I am here with chapter 17 everybody! Yay! I'm sorry that I havn't updated in so long, I just have been really busy. But, to start off with a great week, here is the next chapter. I do NOT own Shugo Chara or any of the characters.

Chapter 17

Far Away

It seems like it has been two years but, it's only been two weeks. Ikuto has been gone for two weeks now and Amu feels like she is about to lose it. He hasn't tried to keep in touch with her at all. It was probably better not to anyways.

Just because Ikuto was gone, didn't mean that Amu was going to stop living. She went out with her parents and Ami last weekend for some play that was coming to town, she went with Yaya and Kukai to the doctor appointments, she helped Nadeshiko bake for the contest she was attending in, and she did most of this stuff to try and get Ikuto off her mind but, it didn't work at all.

Today was Friday and also one of Kukai's soccor games so, Amu decided to go with Nadeshiko and Yaya, while Tadase was sick at home. She had no clue what was wrong with him but, it must be pretty bad since he's been gone for three days now.

"Do you know what's wrong with Tadase?" Amu asked between screams and shouts for her best friend on the field.

"I herd he had the flue, he said he would be better tomorrow though" Nadeshiko replied, making Amu nod. So he would be back at school next week then, there was really no point of trying to get better tomorrow since it was Saturday.

Amu turned her attention back to the soccor field to where her brunette haired best friend was running around, kicking the ball straight into the goal, gaining a point for his team. The crowd went wild but they weren't as loud as the red head sitting next to Amu.

"GO KUKAI!" Yaya squelled loudly, making Amu cover her ears up. Nadeshiko giggled at Amu and Yaya before a voice came from the speakers saying the game was over. Everyone in the stands clapped because Seiyo won again, 17-6. Amu watched as all the players ran off the field, then followed Nadeshiko and Yaya to meet up with Kukai.

"You did great Kukai!" Yaya exclaimed, attacking the sweaty brunette into a hug. Kukai chuckled, patting Yaya on the head then looking at Nadeshiko and Amu.

"I can always count on my biggest fans being here for me" Kukai joked, making Yaya cross her arms and pout. "But you'll always be my number one fan Yaya" Kukai assured, making Yaya smile brightly. Nadeshiko and Amu both giggled at her childness.

About that time there was vibrating in Amu's pocket. She pulled out her phone and looked at the number. Unknown? Amu eyed the number for a few seconds before looking back up at her friends.

"Guys, I'll be right back" Amu explained, making them all nod. Amu walked away from the group, flipping her cell phone open.

"Hello?"

"If you want to see Ikuto again, meet me at the same oak tree where you first met Ikuto..."

With that said, the person on the other line hung up. Amu's eyes widened. Who was that? Was Ikuto in trouble? Million of thoughts ran through Amu's head before she shook them all away and stuffed her cell phone into her pocket. She ran back up to Kukai, Yaya, and Nadeshiko.

"Hey guys, I gotta go, um, my mom said I need to come home" Amu thought up. She fiddled her fingers nervously behind her back, hoping that her friends wouldn't catch on to her studdering. Usually when she studdered, they knew she was lying. But, Amu was lucky this time.

"Okay, be carful on your way home Amu" Nadeshiko replied while Kukai and Yaya nodded. Amu smiled and nodded at Nadeshiko before turning on her heel and running the direction to where the big oak tree was.

Amu's breathing was heavy from running non-stop but, she had to get there fast. What if she was getting timed? But, she wasn't worried about her time limit right now, she was worried about Ikuto, hoping that he isn't hurt.

He was so far away. That was what Amu hated so much. He never told her where he wad going, he just left. He could be so far away from her right now and... What if he was dead?! Amu panicked at that thought and picked up her pace.

Before she knew it, she arrived at the big oak tree. She looked around the area and blinked a little confused. There was nobody here? Was that call a prank call?

About that time Amu saw a shadow of a person coming up behind her. She went to turn around but before she could she felt herself getting captured inside a big bag. She kicked and screamed, trying her best to call for help but, nobody was around. Who was this person?! Did she get set up?! She kept kicking and screaming before she ran out of breath and got tired.

After about thirty minutes of being stuffed inside a dark bag, she herd a door opening and herself hit the ground. The person that captured her wripped open the bag, just enough for Amu to wrip it open the rest of the way, before stepping back out. Amu's face struntched up angerily before wripping the bag open the rest of the way and stepping out of the bag.

She looked around before relising that she was inside a cage. Her eyes widened as she looked around the room before spotting someone in the cornor. Amu glared at the person before narrowing her eyes, getting a closer look. When she relised who it was, her eyes widened.

"Kazoumi!" Amu yelled out, making the man turn around and grin at Amu.

"Hello Amu" he replied quitely. Amu stared at him before replying.

"What do you want with me Kazoumi?!" Amu screamed out, grabbing hold off the bars that were locking her in. She saw a bigger grin form on Kazoumi's face before he pulled a phone out of his pocket. Amu watched him silently, trying to figure out what he was doing.

"I will find Ikuto, Amu... One way, or another..." Kazoumi replied.

That is all for chapter 17. I really hoped you liked it.

Will Ikuto find out that Amu is in trouble? Will Amu be able to find a way out? Or will Kazoumi torment her until he gets a good enough answer out of her? All of these answers will be in the next chapter.

Please review and tell me what you think! Chapter 18 will be out soon! :)