A/N Me: Okay, headache is finally gone!
Amu: Get this stupid cat off me!
Ikuto: Why can't you be more like the story Amu?
Amu: Do I look like I have short term memory loss!
Kayla: *Holds up Cluby* I can make you both have short term memory loss…
Amu and Ikuto: *Sweat drop*
Chelsea: Stay away from my mom's China!
Me: Headache's back…someone do the disclaimer please…
Yoru: Twins of the Earth doesn't own us~ nya! That sounds very weird~ nya…
Ikuto's Point of View~ Two Weeks Later
"Wait…what?" I asked Tsukasa as he sat on the couch with a cup of tea.
He had come by after everyone had gone to bed. Today was the last day of Spring Break and tomorrow Utau, Ran, Miki, and Su would start high school; Amu, Rima, Kukai, and Nagihiko would start their last year of high school; Yoru, Diane, and Diana would start their last year of middle school; Ami would start middle school; and Iru and Eru would start their second year of middle school, but because of my many absents and "skipping" I missed too many days of school even though I managed to make C's on the final exams and finish my Community Service, so I knew wouldn't graduate because of the absences…or so I thought, "What do you mean I've graduated Tsukasa?" I asked as I sat beside him.
Tsukasa smiled, "I talked to the School Board and told them you had family problems during your entire high school career," he said, "I managed to convince them that because you managed to hold you "average" grades and did your Community Service, and some extra, that you should be able to graduate. Sometimes my lawyer experience comes in handy in the educational field."
I smiled slightly and Tsukasa handed me a rolled up piece of paper, "Here you go Ikuto-kun," he said, "You've definitely earned this."
I took the paper- my diploma, "Thank you, Tsukasa," I said.
Tsukasa nodded, "Now, the only problem that remains is Easter," he said his smile fading.
I sighed, "I know," I said, "I just wish I knew where Hikaru went to."
Tsukasa smiled gently and stood up, "I'm sure everything will turn out for the best, Ikuto-kun," he said and grabbed his brown jacket, "After all," he said and opened the door and slipping his shoes on, "You have both of your parents and the Hinamori parents watching over this household," with that the former lawyer left the mansion.
I sighed and looked at the ceiling and smirked, "You can come out now, Amu," I said sitting up.
Amu came out from behind a wall smiling guilty, "Uh, gomen?" she tried.
I chuckled and stood up, "Shouldn't you be in bed for school tomorrow?" I asked.
"I heard the door open," Amu stated, "I'm a light sleeper."
I chuckled, "Come on," I said grabbing the diploma from the coffee table, "It's time we both went to bed."
Amu nodded and we headed upstairs, "I'm happy for you Ikuto," Amu said as we reached the third floor.
I smiled, "Well, one thing's for sure," I said, "I'll definitely have time to relax now."
Amu smiled, "Well, night," she said and entered her room that was next to mine.
"Night," I said and entered my room.
I sat on my bed and sighed, "If you four are watching us," I said softly, "Then tell us what to do or find Hikaru."
With that said I lay down on my bed and slowly let sleep consume me, but I swear before sleep consumed me I heard mom's voice say, "We're proud of you Ikuto…"
No One's Point of View~ Somewhere in Tokyo~ Morning
A man with light blonde hair and light blue eyes sat at a white table sipping coffee from a white coffee mug. He was about 17 years old and wore a plain red t-shirt with blue jeans and white socks. Suddenly, a 17 year old girl came downstairs. She had pinkish-red hair and light brown eyes and wore a slightly big pink t-shirt with stretchable jeans and white socks. She walked over to the man and kissed his cheek, "Morning dear," she said smiling.
The man smiled, "Morning," he said then smirked and put his mug down, "So…anything you want to tell me, Rikka?"
The woman, Ichinomiya Rikka, glared at her husband annoyed, "Sometimes your IQ takes all the fun out of things, Hikaru," she said, "But I'd still like to say it…I'm pregnant."
Hikaru smiled, "Well, if you didn't want me to know then you should've one: not worn big clothes, indicating a growing belly, and two: not left the positive pregnancy in the empty bathroom trash can," Hikaru smirked.
Rikka huffed and put her hands on her hips, "Smarty pants," she said and started cooking breakfast.
Hikaru chuckled, "Blame my grandfather," he said smirking.
Rikka huffed, "I can blame him for many a thing," she muttered.
Hikaru smiled and picked up his mug again and began drinking. Suddenly, the door was swung open, "Onee-chan!" a voice yelled, "Hikaru-nii-san!"
Rikka nearly dropped the pans in her hands, "Hotaru?" Rikka yelled.
A girl about 13 years old with pinkish-purple hair and light purple eyes ran in breathing heavily. She had a white headband with a yellow sun on it in her hair with a yellow dress that came to her knees and white sock, "Onee-chan! Hikaru-nii-san!" Hotaru yelled holding a newspaper, "You have to see this!"
Hotaru set the newspaper on the table and Hikaru spit out his coffee as head read the headline.
Easter Heir, Tsukiyomi Ikuto, on Road to Losing Family Company
Hikaru took the paper, "How is this possible!" he yelled, "Grandma gave Ikuto the company in her Will! He should get it on December 1st of this year!"
Rikka came in the room as her husband read the story quickly, "What!" Hikaru yelled standing up quickly, "Those no good…they changed the terms! If Ikuto doesn't marry by his birthday this year…those two will get the company!"
"What!" Rikka yelled, "Those two don't deserve money or power!"
Hikaru slammed the paper on the table, "Rikka, pack your bag," he said angry, "We're stopping this."
Rikka nodded, "Hotaru," she said, "Tell mom and dad where we're going."
Hotaru nodded and went out of the door, "Be careful," she before she left.
Rikka and Hikaru hurried upstairs, "If we hurry we can just-"
"Ah!" Hikaru was cut off when they heard Hotaru scream.
"Hotaru!" Rikka and Hikaru yelled.
Rikka went to run, but Hikaru stopped her, "No," he said, "I know what it is. You need to hide."
"What?" Rikka asked.
"Listen," Hikaru said, "I'm not losing you and the baby, who is probably two months along. You know where the Will is. They shouldn't know about you so you should be safe. Take the Will to Ikuto and please be careful."
Rikka had tears in her eyes, "Promise me Rikka," Hikaru said quickly and panicked.
"I-I promise," she said, "Only if you promise you won't die."
Hikaru nodded then heard the door break, "Hide," he said and pushed her slightly into the closet.
Rikka was quiet as Hikaru went to close the door, but stopped and kissed her before closing the door. Rikka had to cover her mouth with her hands to keep from making any noise as she listened to her husband's grunts. Once it was completely quiet for at least five minutes she slowly opened the door with tears falling down her face. She looked around her now destroyed bedroom. She put a hand over her belly, "It's alright," she said to it, "Daddy will come back."
Ikuto's Point of View
I sat on the couch after I dropped everyone off at school. I decided after a while to play my violin, something I've dreamed of doing since I had to quit the orchestra. I smiled as the bow slowly made sound on the strings. My head was completely lost in the music and I was back in time with dad playing; mom, Iru, Eru, Yoru, Utau, and I listening to him happily. As I continued playing, Amu slowly joined the group and my smile widened. As the song ended I was still smiling. I put my violin back in the case and sat back down on the couch. Suddenly, my phone vibrated. I answered it calmly, "Hello?" I asked.
"Um, Ikuto-kun," I heard Tsukasa said shocked, "You need to come down to the school…someone needs to talk to you."
I was confused, "Who?" I asked.
"Um, Hikaru's wife, Rikka," Tsukasa said.
My eyes widened and stood up, "I want everyone in there. Amu, Rima, Utau, everyone," I said.
"They're already here," Tsukasa said, "But she'll only talk to you."
I slipped on my shoes, "I'll be there in no more than five minutes," I said and hung up.
I quickly got in the big car and drove towards the high school. I arrived in less than three minutes (I may have speeded a little bit…). I quickly entered Tsukasa's office where Amu, Utau, Ran, Miki, Su, Rima, Kukai, and Nagihiko were sitting in a little group. I also saw an older and somewhat more mature Rikka sitting in front of Tsukasa, "Ikuto," Rikka said relived then back to scared, "They took them."
"What?" I asked, "Who took who? And I thought you committed suicide."
Rikka shook her head, "Kazuomi and Airi," she said, "They took my sister and Hikaru."
"What?" Utau yelled.
Rikka was crying slightly, "We-we just found out about the changed terms this morning," she said and wiped her eyes and pulled out a piece of paper, "Here, Ikuto," she said, "Your mom's Will."
I went wide eyed and Utau and Amu's hands went to their mouths. I slowly took the paper and read it and glared, "Tsukasa…" I said angrily handing him the paper.
Tsukasa took the paper and read it slowly and his eyes narrowed as he did, "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle," he said and stood up, "Kazuomi was never supposed to have Easter in the first place."
"What!" everyone, minus myself and Rikka, yelled.
"Apparently…hold the phone…" Tsukasa said, "There's something in English here."
"We didn't know what that said," Rikka said.
Tsukasa's eyes went wide and he yelled something in English, but he sounded completely shocked, "What?" everyone asked.
Tsukasa looked at me then at the group of high school students; "I should've sued those two when I had the chance!" he yelled and ran out.
We all look completely frightened at each other and ran after Tsukasa, "Kazuki!" Tsukasa yelled as he grabbed his jacket, "I'm taking these kids on a short field trip. Get there work!"
With that he ran out. Kazuki looked confused as we ran by him, "Tsukasa!" Utau yelled out of breath, "What's going on!"
"Explain later!" he yelled, "Get in your car, pick everyone up from the middle schools. I'll get Yukari and Yuu. Meet me at Easter!"
We all looked at each other, but Tsukasa look completely frightened and shocked that we followed his instructions. We got in the car with everyone in back except for me and Amu. I was in the driver's seat and Amu in the passenger's, "You guys may be squished," I said.
"Um, Ikuto," Rikka said, "I'm two months pregnant."
I was already driving so I looked at Rikka in shock from the rearview mirror, "Amu," I said, "When we get to the school switch places with her while I get everyone."
Amu nodded. I quickly parked and ran inside the school and into the office, "Tsukiyomi Iru, Eru, and Yoru," I said out of breath, "And Hinamori Ami, Diane, and Diana; Sanjo Kairi and Yuiki Yaya. It's a family emergency!"
The receptionist obviously saw something in me and quickly called the classes and told them to hurry. The minute they entered the office I two random wrists and they grabbed others as I ran, "I-Ikuto!" Kairi asked, "What's going on!"
"I don't know," I yelled, "But Tsukasa is panicking because Rikka came with mom's Will."
"What!" everyone yelled and quickly, well as quick as they could, got in the back.
Rikka was in the front and I quickly started driving to the middle school Musashi was at. I quickly dragged him out and headed for the building Easter owned. Once I parked everyone got out just as Tsukasa drove up, "What's going on!" Yukari yelled.
"Just come on!" Tsukasa yelled and ran inside.
Temari jumped as everyone ran in, "N-nii-san!" she yelled when she saw Nagihiko.
"Tsukasa!" I yelled, "I want answers!"
"Where are Ikuto-kun's stepparents?" Tsukasa asked completely ignoring me.
"U-um…I don't know," she said, "They just…disappeared."
Tsukasa punched the desk causing Temari to yelp, "Hey!" Nagihiko said, "My sister gets frightened easily!"
"Tsukasa?" Amu asked softly.
Tsukasa stood up, "Ikuto-kun…" he said slowly, "Iru-chan, Eru-chan, Utau-chan, Yoru-kun…"
Iru and Eru grabbed my pants and Utau grabbed a hold of her boyfriend. Tsukasa slowly looked at us, "Your family only half owned Easter," he said slowly.
We went wide eyed, "What?" I asked.
"Ikuto," Tsukasa said completely forgetting the kun, which made everyone worried, "There was an arranged marriage; with you and the eldest daughter of the other owners."
I went wide eyed and Amu hands went to her mouth, "What?" I asked.
"The other owners were the ones to be in control of Easter," he said.
"Well, then what in the world are those two bakas doing running it!" Utau yelled, "Not that I'm approving of the arranged marriage."
Tsukasa smiled softly, "Don't worry," he said, "That's nothing to worry about."
"What!" Iru and Diana yelled, "Have you gone insane!"
"No," Tsukasa said, "Because the other owners were Hinamori Midori and Tsumugu."
Everyone's mouths dropped, "W-what?" we said.
"B-but…the accident…" Ran said, "It didn't happen till three years ago."
"Exactly," Tsukasa said, "Which means they had no right to change the terms. And with the Will here and certain records, that Temari-chan will hopefully lend us, we can get the terms dropped, but seeing how Ikuto-kun and Amu-chan are technically engaged they could keep the terms and you could still get married because your parents had already given permission."
"You mean we suffered for nine years for nothing!" Iru yelled.
I was having trouble absorbing all this, "But why was it in English?" Yukari asked, "Shouldn't it have been in Japanese so people could easily understand it?"
"Mom didn't even know English," I said, "So it makes no sense."
"Wait," Utau said, "Airi's American!"
Everyone went wide eyed, "So she changed it?" Eru asked.
"No," I said, "That can't be it. They weren't even married yet."
"They could've been secretly dating," Yoru said.
"An affair!" Utau yelled, "That man cheated on mom!"
"And," Tsukasa said, "If my theory is correct…four accounts of murder."
Everyone's heads turned to Tsukasa in shock, "What?" Musashi asked.
"In order to get power," Tsukasa said with his eyes closed, "He made sure your father's plane didn't have enough fuel, purposely made you mother sick, then, just recently…caused a car accident."
Amu's hands went to her mouth and tears started to flow, "What!" Rima yelled, "That man caused Amu's memory loss!"
"It's just a theory Rima-chan," Tsukasa said, "But it makes the most sense. Get rid of the second owners and either kill the person Ikuto-kun is supposed to marry or permanently wound her. Luckily, it was the latter."
I held Amu close as she tried to calm down, "And luckily you two found each other and fell in love for yourselves," Tsukasa said smiling, "So, now we just have to call the police, court and find those two, or four; seeing how Arata-kun wasn't at school today, and rescue Hikaru-kun and Hotaru-chan. Easter is yours Ikuto-kun, Amu-chan."
Amu smiled a watery smile and I held her close. Thanks…mom.
A/N Everyone: *Frozen in shock from reading chapter*
Me: Wow…if I knew this was a way to get things quiet I would've done this a long time ago.
Kayla: *growls and throws Clubby over shoulder* Kazuomi... That scumbag... Imma kill him... Where is he? *walks off in search of scumbag*
Chelsea: *Faints from shock in chapter*
Amu: I may not approve of the fact that I fell in love with Ikuto in this story…but I did not see that coming!
Me: *Blushes* U-uh R&R? And sorry for the long wait. I had a little bit of writer's block…but does this make up for it?
