CHAPTER 7

It was the day of Tadase's departure and by now the whole school knew their king was leaving. A going away party had been held for him the day before at the school. Now all the guardians, including the new king, were waiting for the airplane to arrive to take Tadase to South America.

After an hours wait the plane came and Tadase stood up to leave. He turned around and said, "I'll never forget you guys, you were all such great friends." Yaya couldn't stand it anymore and she ran up to Tadase and hugged him, sobbing her eyes out. Pepe did the same but to Kiseki.

"Peasant." He whispered to himself but hugged her all the same.

When Tadase had finally shaken off Yaya he went over to Amu and hugged her. She was taken aback and after a moments pause hugged him as well.

"Tadase-kun, come on the plane is about to leave." Tadase's mom said as she dragged him off of Amu.

"Good-bye." She whispered to him as he turned to leave. Amu's head dropped and a single tear rolled down her cheek as she walked away from Tadase forever.

Later that evening Amu was walking up her porch steps. Her hand rested on the doorknob for a moment as she went to open the door a hand gripped her shoulder. She spun around and came face to face with none other than Ikuto. "Hello Amu."

"Ikuto, what are you doing here?" she asked.

"I came to tell you something, and ask you something. Will you please just listen?" Ikuto asked

Amu nodded and Ikuto began his long explanation. "You see ever since we were young Utau, Tadase and I have always been friends. Of course Utau is my sister so what am I going to do. We would hang out all day and play on a playground that was near his house. But when Yoru was born, then Iru and Eru Tadase became upset that he didn't have a chara and got angry. About a year later Kiseki was born and Tadase would continuously character change with Kiseki and he became all insane. Then when Tadase became a guardian he got even crazier and obtaining the Dumpty Key didn't help with his power hungry thing. About a year before you transferred to his school I snuck into his room and stole the key away from him. I hoped that it would help our friendship but it only hurt it more. This was all my fault and I didn't get a chance before he left to repair things with him."

"So you're going to give him back the Dumpty Key?"

"Heck no! But I want you to send him a letter asking him for forgiveness from me. I also want you to send this picture to him. Please help me Amu."

Amu was surprised at how nice Ikuto was being. She nodded and he handed her a picture. It seemed very old but it was beautiful all the same.

"Thank you Amu." Ikuto leaned close to her and gave her a big kiss, right on the lips. Amu didn't pull away, it felt right. Finally Ikuto pulled back and left without another word.

The next evening Amu sat down at her desk and began to write the letter to Tadase;

Dear Tadase-kun,

We miss you a lot here. I hope everything's all right in South America and you're settling in well. I really wish you didn't have to go, everyone wishes that. I talked with Ikuto last night and he says he's really sorry for what happened between the two of you. He doesn't want you to hate him forever and he asks your forgiveness. Please accept his apology. Ikuto has also asked me to enclose the following picture for you as well. Please try and forgive Ikuto he never meant you any harm, only help.

Signed,

Hinamori Amu

Hinamori Amu

Amu folded up the letter and put it in the envelope with the picture. She sealed the envelope and took it outside, she put it in the mailbox, put up the flag, and walked back inside hoping he gave her the correct address.

Writers Note: The picture was of Utau and Tadase swinging on a swing set and Ikuto standing a bit closer to the camera playing his violin.