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Flashback

"Don't forget Amu! My souvenir!" He chuckled to himself. Amu stiffened but continued walking away.

Once she was gone, the others looked at Ikuto.

"What souvenir Ikuto?" asked Utau.

"Nothing."

"Well, we'd better get back. It's cold isn't it Rima?" asked Nagihiko. He winked at her and she glared, but got the hint. She started walking back, and the others hurried after her, chatting about Amu's appearance. Tadase and Ikuto stayed in the back. Tadase looked at Ikuto.

"Why happened onii-san?"

"Looks like you're calling me that name again Kiddy King," Ikuto laughed. Seeing Tadase start to fluff up in indignation, he ruffled his hair. "It's fine. But nothing happened. Don't worry about it." Reassured, Tadase ran to catch up to the others. Now by himself, he whispered as he looked up at the full moon and the stars, "Absolutely nothing."

Amu's POV

I cannot believe that Ikuto had the nerve to kiss me! I mean seriously! That idiot! What was he thinking! I wanted to tear my hair out. However, I knew Kisangi would get suspicious and I plastered my smile on my face. We had reached the main hall and was in the ballroom. Bowing to me, Kisangi, waited for me to put my hand in his. I curtsied and gently put my hand in his, and my other hand on his shoulder. He put his other hand on my hip and guided me to the center of the dance floor. He smiled, but it was not his normal charming smile. It was a predator waiting for its prey, kind of smile. I knew he was waiting for me to tell him all that had happened. The moment of truth I chuckled to myself. The irony will never end. As the song finished, Kisangi looked at the clock hanging over the entrance.

"Amu-chan? It's midnight. It's time to go back," he said gently.

"Hai, Silent Knife."

"Amu-chan? What did I tell you?"

"Kisangi-san," I muttered. He laughed and took a hold of my chin gently.

"Now, now Amu-chan. I know you can do better than that. I call you Amu-chan. You should call me…hm…Ki-kun."

"K-ki-kun," I stuttered in embarrassment.

"Good job, Amu-chan. See, that wasn't too hard, right?" He kissed me on the forehead. "Anyways, the others will be waiting for us. Remember, we have that job to do in a few days."

"Of course. The job," I repeated after him, tonelessly. Kisangi laughed and led me out the door, into the night.

"Don't sound so sad, Amu-chan. You'll see your friends again. I promise," he said as his laughter sounded out into the night sky.

Rima's POV

I had finally seen Amu. After six years, I had seen her. She had not changed, physically at least. But I could sense the disappointment and turmoil within her behind her happy mask. I looked to Nagihiko.

"Nagihiko, why do you think Amu was sad?" He looked down at me. Smiling gently, he took my hand in his.

"Rima-chan. I don't think she wanted us to see her today. We surprised her, and you know she never liked surprises," he chuckled. "But that's beside the point. You knew too, right? Amu wasn't actually smiling. But as to why, I don't know. We were her closest friends, but that was six years ago. She has obviously changed from then. But somewhere, she is still the happy, innocent child she was. Amu-chan is happy that we're fine. I'm sure of that much."

I wasn't completely reassured, but I let the conversation drift away. I pulled my hand away and spotted a bench. I sat down on it, letting my feet rest. Heels always hurt my feet. Nagihiko followed me and sat on the other side.

"Rima-chan. Why do you think Amu was sad?" I didn't know, so I didn't answer.

Nagihiko's POV

I smiled sadly at Rima. I knew she had missed Amu the most. Nothing had changed from then. While her relationship with me had softened to an occasional glare, our friendship eventually pulled through. Seeing her shiver in the cold, I wrapped my jacket around her shoulders.

"Gentlemen should help women in need," I teased. Rima thanked me quietly, and wrapped the jacket around herself tightly. I leaned back looking at the sky. "You know Rima-chan? The principal of the elementary school told me that I would never know where my future lies. But that doesn't mean that I should quit trying just because I don't know. We may not know what Amu-chan went through, or why she left, but we won't stop trying to find out, right?" I smiled at her brightly. Rima smiled and nodded.

Tadase POV

I was unsure of what had happened for the last six years. Amu had changed, of course. While she was still as pretty as ever, she was still hiding something. Kiseki trailed behind me, also in puzzlement.

"Tadase. We should find out what that peasant was trying to hide from us. Maybe she would help us track down the embryo."

I nodded absentmindedly. Tsukiyomi followed behind me. I could hear Yaya, Kukai, and Kairi up ahead playing around. Utau was already inside the building and Nagihiko and Rima had disappeared off somewhere. While Amu had gone, our bonds with each other had gotten stronger. Our ties to Amu kept us together, even if some wouldn't acknowledge it. The principal had told me that some things would happen during our trip. I hoped one of them was getting Amu back home.

Ikuto's POV

I was still contemplating my kiss to Amu. Even I was shocked by what I had done, but I didn't regret it. It was done. Yoru was slightly embarrassed and in front of me, not ready to ask questions. I snickered, and he turned around.

"Ikuto!! Why did you do that nya?!" Yoru had exploded. "She's the enemy! And…and…you did that to her nya!" I chuckled and flicked him on the forehead. "What did you do that for nya!" But by then, I had turned away. Yoru smiled to himself and followed, humming.

I returned to the ballroom, hoping to catch up to Amu. But by then, she had left. Suddenly, I heard laughter coming from outside. Chara-changing with Yoru, I sneaked outside and saw Amu and that Kisangi person running to the entrance, as if playing. However, their frolicking was different. Their run was rushed, and filled with purpose. While Kisangi laughed, which seemed pretty often for him, Amu stared straight ahead. Suddenly, she turned around.

"Kisangi, there's someone following us."

Shit! Had I been found out already?

"I know," Kisangi answered. "Probably Mr. Cat. Do you want to deal with him, or me?"

"I'll do it."

"Are you sure," he teased gently. "He might end up kissing you again."

Amu hesitated and then waved him forward with her hand.

"You have to go Kisangi, the others will be waiting for you. I'll catch up. My charas are on their way anyways."

Kisangi nodded and suddenly disappeared. Amu sighed then shook herself out, as if she was a bird fluffing her feathers.

"Ikuto. Come on out."

I jumped down the tree into the light pavement. There was silence between us.

"Well? Why were you following us?" she demanded impatiently.

"Just wanted to see where a little girl like you would be going so late at night with a guy," I replied smoothly. Amu exploded, like I knew she would.

"I'm not a kid anymore!"

"Just keep denying it," I teased. Amu took a deep breath and released it. Once again, her poker face was back.

"Well. Since you're not going to tell me, I'd better finish this up quickly."

"What are you going to do, Amu?"

"We're going to fight."

A/N: Review! Tell me which chara you guys want Amu to fight Ikuto against. Dia, Ran, Suu, or Miki.