Note: Vampieran is to be a vampire. Like an American is to be a person from America. (Simple enough, huh?)
I do not own Shugo Chara or ANY of its characters.
Chapter 3
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Recap
"What?" she snapped, impatiently. Ikuto had to know what she was. He found himself obsessively inquisitive. Lifting her chin slightly, Ikuto leaned slowly in her face. Instead of stopping, he moved to the side of her head to whisper in her ear. At least, that's what she thought. However, Ikuto wanted to see something. Tilting her chin further, several pink strands of hair fell backward, unveiling the side of her neck where she had bitten. Taking a good look at it, Ikuto squinted his eyes. You could still see it, but it had faded some. She had been bitten. It was the same girl. So what was she?
Unable to waste anymore time, Ikuto whispered in her ear. "…I'll see you soon, Amu-chan." Gently, his tongue swept spit onto her ear. Gain, Amu screeched and fell backward in surprise. Smirking, Ikuto waved and, unbelievably, leaped up to the same branch up fifty or forty feet. With ease and skill, he went gliding from branch and to branch and was gone in seconds.
Watching him go, Ran, Miki and Su glanced at one another. "This isn't good…" whispered Ran. "This isn't good at all…"
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Ikuto's glossy voice spoke out to the people with self-assurance. It was neither thundering nor soft. He simply spoke and they simply listened. However, many disagreed with his believes, Ikuto was unafraid to speak what be thought. People were unsure of what Ikuto wanted. He was a strange one, Ikuto was. But they were also interested in what he would say. Could he answer the questions they'd throw at him? Was his plan practical?
"Here me out, Vampire citizens!" Ikuto raised his clenched fist in the air to calm the rousing crowds. Watching the young teen, Ikuto, in the center standing on a small wooden tower, the vampires listened. The enormous cavern was dimly-lit and had a ceiling that could not even be seen for it was so dark up there. However, from the sound of the echoes, it probably was one hundred feet or so.
"To be Vampieran is not something you can be proud of and glorify. It is an imprisonment curse – a living death. How often do you take the time to think of what you are? Do you ever think of the pain you cause when rob a person of blood? No! We take lives to please our hunger. We think of ourselves and ourselves alone! We are greedy! What rights have we to be so selfish? What right!"
A woman called out from the crowd. "It's instinct! You'll be trampled if you stand in the way of it!"
Ikuto countered. "…Trampled" he repeated. "What do we know of being trample? We are Vampires - never shifted aside. In wars, humans die for what they believe is right - for what they love. Humans die for it! And what is it we do? We kill for what we believe in! And why? Because what we believe in is killing to please ourselves! We say we must drink human blood! Well there is no 'must!' There is 'instinct!' 'Must' and 'instinct' are NOT one and the same!"
Pulling his arm down and placing it at his side, he began to pace. His voice was now more passionate rather then yelling. "I have been to the vampire council before to speak of this matter. They tell me that an instinct is an overcooked habit." He left a brief silence for the people to take it in. After a moment, he turned to walk the opposite way. Eyes still focused on his people, he started again. "…Unable to be made rare again…"
Going to the edge, he positioned one hand onto his tight hips. The other he motioned in gestures as if to clear up his points. "Listen, my fellow Vampires. We can break the instinct of blood-sucking. It will be difficult…but we all can. With time, patience…faith and determination…we can."
Another man shouted. "We need blood to survive! You can't break an instinct of eating!"
Ikuto straightened up and went on. "Correct." Once again, he started to walk. "But I am not trying to get you all to break the habit of fueling on blood. I am attempting us to break the habit of stealing human blood."
An angry man aroused with a shout. "What would we eat then?!"
"You need facts, don't you all?" he asked. "Let us look back then. We Vampires came from another universe" he stated. "What is it we fed on?" Everyone listened. "The blood of wildlife – animals. But the tragic day came… We were raptured from our world and somehow ended up here, on earth. Ever since the 1,300s we've existed. Though more then once we came close to discovery, most people in the world think of us as myths and legends. We found animals to kill and drink from. But after an…accident…were discovered the addicting taste of human blood. In just a few short months, our population had undergone a massive landslide. Human blood was pouring into the throats of every vampire about twenty times a day. It is how fast-food works. It's addicting – apart of our everyday life…but it is not bodily filling. We knew what to drink and what not to drink. Human blood was the tastiest but wasn't good for our minds. Emotionally, it tortures us. It says to have more. We think we are satisfied when really are not. Yes, it is true that animal blood is not as enjoyable. There is no zesty thrill in drinking it. But it filled us before we discovered human blood."
"During the time where we drank human blood consistently, the time was known as 'The Age of Satisfactory.' It was before the days when we had laws. We drank endlessly without control, intoxicating ourselves. It wasn't until we realized what was really going on that it was a catastrophe. We had taken the lives of thousands. As for us Vampires, over 3,000 died from overdosings of blood. We edged discovery everyday due to all the killings. Even the younger vampires were going out of control. In fact, up to now more people have been blood-suck seduced and died then they have in World War I and World War II put together. W had to build ourselves back together. That is when we made laws of age, when to drink blood and how much. But what are laws without those who break them? Everyday this occurs."
"So do you understand? Laws are being broken. But this isn't the central dilemma. I'll tell you what is. More humans are born now then they were during 'The Age of Satisfactory.' Sixty years ago the laws have allowed more blood-drinking. But this has prevented a bigger problem. Promising blood we don't have is like being in debt. We are facing 'A Great Depression.' And why? Because the world's state had worsened. More people are dying then being born. Murder, rapping and war. We have less and less to drink from. These last thirty years t has gotten worse. I'm not saying that the human population is dead though. There are many. But a lot less then there used to be. Besides, we cannot risk facing discovery again."
The same man who shouted what do we eat, shouted it again. "Then what is it you suppose we do?!"
Ikuto stopped and made direct eye contact with the man. In a clear, solemn voice, he replied icily. "…Change…"
The crowds released uproars of gasps. Change? How could they change? At once, everyone began screaming. "How! How could we?! It isn't possible! We need our human blood! It isn't even possible to transfer ourselves from human blood to animal blood! Not even your faith and time could change it!"
Silencing them all, Ikuto's arm shot up and he shouted. "There is a way! I have it here! The answer is Shugo Charas! They are your would-be-self!" Staring, the crowds watched as Ikuto's Chara came out. Identical to his looks, Yoru came up and landed on Ikuto's shoulder. Clenching his fist and shaking it in the air, Ikuto's voice remained strong. "Yes, you are right! Patience, time, determination and faith could not break our habit alone! But I know what can! I have experienced it!" Everyone knew of this. Truly, they believed he was an odd vampire. "Every vampire usually has one human they love! Over half the time, they end up killing them to get their blood! Don't you want to love without even thinking of blood? You can. Look at me. I can watch any human and not be moved in my decision to not drink. I have willed myself to be disinterested! I know longer have fault with humans – I swore to never drink their blood! It took all my heart, soul and mind's concentration but I did it! I won the battle against instinct! You can too but you have to try! If you succeeded you could truly be able to SEE the beauty in things - not TASTE it!"
Summing up, he said. "We would drink animal blood and not go through any 'Great Depression.' Humans would be free of us and we free of them. Be as I am – do as I do. My Shugo Chara was create d from my will to be free of a being a Vampire. With him I did it."
Softening his tone, he ended his speech. "If you can find the will, the Shugo Chara can find the way. Mine did. …Thank-you…"
Turning, ascending down the stairs and making his way for one of the tunnels, Ikuto left the crowds that were left awestruck at his remarkable speech.
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The next morning.
With anger boiling in his face, Tadase sprung up from his chair. Staring at Amu's four Charas sitting in the center of the table, he gasped. "Ikuto?! Amu met Ikuto?! How? When? Where? What did he say?"
Nagahiko motioned him to sit. Calmly, he asked. "Ran – Miki – Su - Dia… where did Amu come across Ikuto?"
"The woods" Su replied quietly. "Amu heard music – a violin. When she went to investigate, she must have met Ikuto. When we came we found then 'talking.' Well…he was flirting actually…"
Tadase glared at no one in particular. He was angry. "Why would Ikuto be out in the open?"
Rima shyly spoke up. "Six years ago…you remember how depressed he was? He said he that he…uh…became a vampire against his own will. He said it was a curse and he…well…he wanted to…commit suicide. But... a year passed and he seemed like he was getting better. He said he would stop Vampires and what they do - including himself."
"I agree with Tadase" stated Kukai. "I don't like it. What could Ikuto want?"
Looking at the four fairies, Tadase asked. "How did Ikuto seem to you?"
There was a brief silence and, after exchanging glances and nods, Ran spoke. "…Mature... for a vampire, I mean. As for flirting, he kept playing with Amu. But…well…he didn't try to attack her… But we could see he was curious about her. I think he sensed human blood and vampire blood in her. Seven years ago, the accident happened - Amu became a half-breed. Personally, we think he was curious about what she was. But not tempted."
"How do you know?" Tadase asked.
Dia replied. "After Amu went home, he followed Ikuto to the secret Vampire civilization inside the Tokyo Mountains. He was making a huge speech about how vampires shouldn't drink human blood – how they should learn to gain control as he did. He said… 'If you can find the will, the Shugo Chara can find the way. Mine did.' Everyone, including us was moved. And Tadase, Ikuto HAD a Shugo Chara. The four of us saw it!"
All of them gasped. "What?" Tadase said. "How did he learn about Shugo Charas? Our school is the only one who knows about them! Besides, what would he do with a Shugo Chara?"
Energetically, Yaya suggested. "Probably to be his 'would-be-self,' Tadase."
Tadase sighed. "His would be self? Vampires don't have would be selves. They have instincts…instincts to act as parasites and kill humans. They are demons who can't change – pure evil."
"Aren't you judging him too much?" asked Ran. "Everyone deserves a change to prove them self. That's what Shugo Charas are all about. We give kids the chance to illustrate who they think were born to be – who they can't normally be due to insecurity."
Tadase glanced at her with despite. He hated Ikuto – everyone in the room knew it. However, he never spoke of why he did. "Are you siding with Ikuto now?" he asked, unkindly.
The four Charas stared. Dia spoke up with courage. "Wouldn't we know better what Shugo Charas are meant to do more than anyone?"
Tadase felt his blood boiling but he tried to stay calm. "I don't doubt you. All I'm saying is we know what Vampires are. Ikuto hates being a vampire and said he was going to change himself. According to the past Kings and Queens of the Garden, Ikuto left the school after that and we didn't hear from him until…my incident with him when I was two…" Everyone bowed their heads a bit and waited for him to go on. "…A few years later…Nearly six now…his mother attacked Amu. When she came to our school, we got to know her and discovered she was a half-breed. What I'm trying to say is that we haven't seen Ikuto in years. We don't know what he is or how he acts. He's a Vampire who can't be trusted and can't change."
Curious, Nadoshiko asked. "And your point is?"
Tadase slammed his fist onto the table, causing the elegant teas cups to shake. "Ikuto may want to be non-Vampire but he can't change that! Yes, Shugo Charas are born from the deepest desire of hearts and we know Ikuto's - he doesn't want to be a Vampire. But a Shugo Chara can't change instinct! Instincts are instincts! He doesn't deserve a chance!"
Meekly, Rima raised her hand and asked. "A chance for what?"
"Whatever it is he wants! I don't know what it is but he wants it! Ikuto is back and out in the open. It's obvious he wants something from us…but he won't get it. I won't give Ikuto ANYTHING!"
Unknown to them, Ikuto shaded eyes from the sunglasses gazed down at them. With a blow, a strand of his blue hair was momentarily out of his face. Glaring, he turned to leave.
He had stuff to do…a certain pink-haired girl to visit.
Yes, I know I spelled that Nadiskiko cross-dresser character's name wrong. I couldn't remember it. Sorry. Thanks for reading though! Please review.
I do not own Shugo Chara or ANY of its characters.
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Curious, Nagihiko asked. "And your point is?"
Tadase slammed his fist onto the table, causing the elegant teas cups to shake. "Ikuto may want to be non-Vampire but he can't change that! Yes, Shugo Charas are born from the deepest desire of hearts and we know Ikuto's - he doesn't want to be a Vampire. But a Shugo Chara can't change instinct! Instincts are instincts! He doesn't deserve a chance!"
Meekly, Rima raised her hand and asked. "A chance for what?"
"Whatever it is he wants! I don't know what it is but he wants it! Ikuto is back and out in the open. It's obvious he wants something from us…but he won't get it. I won't give Ikuto ANYTHING!"
Unknown to them, Ikuto shaded eyes from the sunglasses gazed down at them. With a blow, a strand of his blue hair was momentarily out of his face. Glaring, he turned to leave.
He had stuff to do…a certain pink-haired girl to visit.
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Chapter 4
"At last…" Amu thought to herself. "School is out. Now maybe I can go home and go to bed early."
Stuffing her books into her normal black bag, she threw it over her shoulder. It was as heavy as always. She guessed strength wasn't one of things she didn't have much of as a half-breed vampire. With a sigh and worn out character, Amu left the class room.
Stopping her, she heard Yaya call. "Amu-chan! Wait up for me!" Turning, Amu faced the girl that ran up. "Are you busy?"
"Kind of…" she replied.
Yaya giggled. "Oh! Is it a boy? Won't Tadase-chan be jealous!"
Amu blushed and rolled her eyes. "Never mind, I have all the free time in the world" she said with an irritated voice. "Now what is it?"
Happily, she replied. "Tadase wants to walk you home!" Turning to look down the hall, Amu saw him approaching them. She tried to keep her blushing from coming.
"Walk me home? Why?" she asked.
Reaching them, Tadase smiled his usual one. "We're friends, Amu. And besides, there's something I'd like to discuss with you." With a giggle, Yaya took off, her pigtails bouncing as she ran. Coolly, Amu gave a small nod.
The two were about half way to Amu's house when Tadase started a conversation. "…Amu…the boy you met…Ikuto…you need to know about him…"
Amu's eyes widened she suddenly stopped in her track. How did he know she met him? Rumors at school? But who would know other then herself and her… Amu regained her cool attitude. "My Charas are sharing my life with you now?"
Tadase felt the need to apologize. "I'm sorry. But they couldn't help but tell when they saw him. The three of them and…the Garden Rulers…we know him from some past incidents…I know him…" Amu was surprised by the sadness in his tone.
"What about him though?" she asked as she started to walk again. Tadase picked up his pace. It was hard to keep up with her. Amu was quite fast.
Slightly panting, he replied softly. "I'm worried about him, Amu. I'm worried about…you…" Amu felt her heart pick up speed. This was where she was supposed to turn around and look at him. For some reason, Amu didn't and the moment passed. "NO!" she screamed in her head. "I missed my chance! That probably will never come again!"
"Amu…" Tadase said. "Ikuto is dangerous. You can't trust him at all. He has no control of himself – he's just bad news, okay? If you ever see him again then walk away - leave. Get out of his sight!"
Startling herself, Amu heard her own too curious voice reply. "Why?"
Tadase flinched but knew if he stopped again then he wouldn't ever be able to keep up. "…He's…he's a…a…"
Though she sounded like she could care more about a dead ant, inside she was bubbling with curiosity. Who was he? "A what?" she asked.
Tadase couldn't tell her. "A freak, Amu." Seeing they had reached her house, he said. "A filthy, cold, mischievous freak." Turning, he sighed. "I'm going home. I'll see you tomorrow." With that, the blonde left her to herself.
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Ikuto watched keenly as Amu toiled long and ####### her homework. Sitting cozily on her bed, deeply bundled in her pink comforter, she pulled her knees up to bare down her books on. While licking the side of her mouth, Amu attempted to direct all her focus on her school. However, she was hideously failing. With a sigh, Amu's head sunk into her pillows.
Everything Tadase had said was tempting her to think about it. How did he know Ikuto? Why did he hate him so much? What was he hiding about him? …And…why did she care? Amu pouted and, once again, started reading.
Watching, Ikuto smirked. She was so cute to observe. Standing from the tree branch he'd been sitting on, Ikuto silently leapt over to the balcony. However, Amu's half-breed senses were sharp. Abruptly, her head shot in the direction of her balcony. When she saw his shadow, smirk and enticing icy eyes that oddly glowed through the darkness, Amu sat up but attempted to keep her cool.
As if he were a usual houseguest, Ikuto casually opened her door, revealed to be clothed in black. Amu felt her heart pound at the awkwardness of the moment. She didn't react at all how a normal person would when a strange cat boy simply walked into her room. Oh wait – she wasn't normal.
Closing her balcony door back, he grinned. "You know you make one hell of an exhibit, Amu-chan." She blushed immensely and glared.
"What do you want?"
He stared and grinned at her. "That Tadase. Did you see how he could barley keep up with you? He's like a little ladies purse that thinks he has to go where ever you do. Tell me, Amu. Why did he walk you home tonight?"
Amu stared, confused. Standing, Ikuto saw her clothes consisted of striped thigh highs, a frilly, black, night mini skirt and a droopy sleeved green shirt with a hood. At the hemming of it, as well as the deep sleeves and hood, were dark green, cottony hems. As her pink hair fell on her shoulders, she asked. "Because we're friends. And he wanted to keep me safe from you, apparently." Her challenging, golden eyes made Ikuto come closer. As his cat ears dropped back a bit, he tilted her chin to gaze up at him. She blushed and stared back, spellbound.
He asked in a haunting tone. "…To keep you safe…safe from me? Why would I be dangerous…Amu…?"
Ikuto leaned close enough in that she could feel cool breath on her face - very cool. What was he doing? What did he want? Wait. This was all happening to fast. She wasn't innocent. Why was she tolerating this freak?
Roughly, Amu pulled away and smacked his hand. "Why are you here!" she shouted.
Ikuto gave her his mysterious look. "Merely to warn you, Amu. The world is full of lies and you shouldn't always believe everything you hear. People can have theories but they can't always be proven, understand? By being with crowds you will only hear what the crowds have to say. But what does a single person say on their own?"
Amu scowled. However, she hadn't the slightest idea what he was getting at. What did the world of crowds believe that couldn't be done?
Leaning in, He whispered into her ear. "…A Revolution…"
Amu gasped when she a cold tongue, of what felt like fresh, frosty menthol, on her ear be licked. In seconds though, he had let her go and was already by her door and about to leave. Little did she know that his visits were far from over.
Holding her ear, she asked abruptly. "Revolution? What the heck are you talking about!" She had to figure out what was suddenly going on. Who was this weird guy? Why did Tadase hate him? And why…was the place on her neck where she was bitten…start to hurt again…?
He smirked back at her. "Spend time with me if you're so dying for answers." Reveling something from his pocket, Amu gasped when she saw her cell phone in his hand.
There it was. She had lost it that night in the woods. Maybe it fell out of her pocket and he found it. Before she could shout at him for not returning it sooner, he tossed it over his shoulder to her. Skillfully, Amu caught it perfectly.
"I took the liberty of paying up for your minutes on your phone. You owed ten dollars." Amu blushed at his meddling. Someone meddling with a person's phone was like messing with a relationship.
Amused by her reaction, he went on. "As well as giving you a present." As he opened the door, he strolled out onto the warm balcony and inhaled deeply. Amu watched as he looked up at the moon. Jumping onto the fence, she gasped at his balance. "See ya, Amu-chan…" Amazingly, he leaped for the tree and then jumped off the tall branch. She didn't hear a single noise of his jumps. Man, this guy was good.
Sighing, Amu looked at her cell screen. It said, "You have a message." Opening it, she saw a little text message with a note she'd never seen. "Call me. My number is in your contacts."
Man, so much for I'll update soon. SORRY! Tis time, I WILL try to update sooner! Anyway, hoped you liked. Review please!
I do not own Shugo Chara or ANY of its characters.
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He smirked back at her. "Spend time with me if you're so dying for answers." Reveling something from his pocket, Amu gasped when she saw her cell phone in his hand.
There it was. She had lost it that night in the woods. Maybe it fell out of her pocket and he found it. Before she could shout at him for not returning it sooner, he tossed it over his shoulder to her. Skillfully, Amu caught it perfectly.
"I took the liberty of paying up for your minutes on your phone. You owed ten dollars." Amu blushed at his meddling. Someone meddling with a person's phone was like messing with a relationship.
Amused by her reaction, he went on. "As well as giving you a present." As he opened the door, he strolled out onto the warm balcony and inhaled deeply. Amu watched as he looked up at the moon. Jumping onto the fence, she gasped at his balance. "See ya, Amu-chan…" Amazingly, he leaped for the tree and then jumped off the tall branch. She didn't hear a single noise of his jumps. Man, this guy was good.
Sighing, Amu looked at her cell screen. It said, "You have a message." Opening it, she saw a little text message with a note she'd never seen. "Call me. My number is in your contacts."
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Chapter 5
Amu wiped busily at the café's counter with the dirty cloth. It was her newest day job that she would probably get fired from due to all her rousing up fantasies. Ikuto…spend time with him? Like she would ever do that. He was kinda of a freak and she had a reputation to cover. In fact, she might as well just delete his number. All she had done was stare at it.
Something about it made her shiver. Who was he? Why did he want to know about her? Was he…like…interested…?
Suddenly, a small, girl's fist was slammed against the counter, breaking Amu from her thoughts. It was Utau. Glaring at Amu, she snapped. "Will you hurry up and get your sagging ass from standing still for just a sec. The customers, I especially, are waiting for my #### refill that I've asked so many times I could have down it plenty of times myself! Or shall I take this to the manager?"
Amu snatched the cup from her and, coming on her side to glare at her, retorted to her enemy. "Would you like to do it yourself, Black Diamond? Or should I say, Black piece of junky, worthless coal!"
Fuming with rage, Utau grabbed Amu's hair and, before she could give a good yank, the results showed the two girls fighting. Screaming, kicking, hitting, biting and scratching, Utau and Amu rolled along the floor in the midst of their childish battle. Watching in shock and surprise, they cheered and laughed at the brawling two. Hitting tables, plates and bowls fell off and shattered round them. Running from the kitchen, the manager, Kukai shouted. "Amu! Amu, stop! Both of you! Utau! Leave each other alone!"
Walking into the café, Tadase gasped. "Amu…" As well, he ran over. "Amu! Stop it before you get hurt!!" Jumping into the action, he tried to snatch Amu but Utau's high-healed shoe kicked him in the jaw. "Ahh! Hey! Utau! Amu! Hey, will you two stop!" Over the all the cheers and cries, the manager and Tadase could barley be heard. However, they wouldn't stop Amu and Utau from getting at what they always did.
Suddenly, two strong, cold arms snatched Amu like she was an Eagle's fishy dinner. Jerking her up, Amu struggled. But the grip wouldn't release. At once, all the noises were silenced and, still on the floor, Utau panted and stared up in shock. Even Tadase was startled. However, rage too Utau over.
Stumbling to her feet, she hissed like a snake and charged for Amu. "You learn who you should mess with, #####!" Roughly, she smacked Amu across the face. Flinching, she cried and turned her swollen face away.
Huffing and puffing like the big, bad wolf, Utau spun and stormed out.
Holding her cheek, a thought came to Amu. Who was holding… Answering her thoughts, Tadase hissed and stood. "Ikuto!" Alarmed, Amu jerked to attempt to get away but it as far too late. "You were told to stay away. Why are you in town?"
There was teasing in his tone. "Several reasons, kiddy king. One in fact, to see you. I have some things to tell you-"
"I won't hear of them! I won't! Now let Amu go and leave!" Smirking, Ikuto picked Amu up bridal style and the café was overcome with gasps. Tadase, Kukai, Rima, Yaya, and the rest of the gang pleaded, irrationally. "P-put her down! Don't touch her!" He walked over to the door and opened it.
On the other-hand, Amu hadn't any words, being too stunned. He was so…cold…yet also warm. Her brain couldn't say it logically…only her sensory… I his care she felt so small. Gawking up at him with a flushed face, she moaned.
Meeting a direct gaze with Tadase, as if to emotionally bother him, Ikuto replied with a smirk. "Amu needs to know some things. You obviously won't tell her. I will." Stepping out, Ikuto moved rapidly. Still holding her tightly, he jumped on top of the café, leapt several more roves and then over to Taxi stop out of sight from Tadase who you could hear screaming in the distance.
Finally, Amu broke out of her trance and realized he was holding her. "Ehh! I- Ikuto! P put me down! Where are you taking me?! Where's Tadase?!"
Shoving her inside the Taxi as if she were a towel into a dryer, he slid in after her. Amu had known the moment he closed the door they all locked. Besides, she couldn't scream or kick without looking suspicious.
As Ikuto buckled Amu up, he told the driver. "Seven Seas Avenue, 23225." The car took off. Leisurely, he looked at Amu. He had expected her to make a seen by screaming. What a prideful little thing she was to be more worried about her character then wellbeing. Wellbeing…? What made his conscience say that? She was perfectly safe with him…right…? Was he a danger like Tadase said?
As he watched her, Amu huddled close to the window and staring out at the clouded sky that had begun to rain.
Noticing how red her struck cheek was, he said softly. "Hey…aren't you going to say something about me simply stealing you away?"
She replied quietly, clearly not wanting to make any seen. "If you're kidnapping me then you're not doing a terrible job. You're telling the driver."
Listening, the man couldn't help but look back when he reached the stop light. "Is everything alright, miss? Is this man bothering you?"
Amu didn't even turn to look at the two guys. "No" she replied, obstinately to Ikuto's notice. "I'm quite capable of telling him he's driving me haywire myself…believe me. But thanks anyway." Ikuto grinned and looked out his window with rolling eyes. Amu, Amu. What a game she was. Guess all there was to do was wait for them to reach his house. Her cheek, as well as a few others places on her body didn't look so good due to the girl brawl. Man, she was a magnet to trouble. They needed to be cleaned and fixed up.
