My eyelids were heavy and my body felt numb. I could tell by the feel of the mattress that I wasn't in my own bed and I couldn't remember anything since sitting in the dining room the day before. In a haze I sat up and looked round. All I could see were deep red walls and dark wood furniture. For a second I thought I was in a vampires castle then recognised the room as the third spare room in Gemini and Hikaru's mansion. I was alone and didn't know what to do. My body felt too heavy to move and the chances of anyone hearing me shout were low. Very low.

After five long minutes I got out despite the pains in my legs. My muscles were sore and tired but I couldn't stay here all morning. I had something to do...I just couldn't remember what. That's when it hit me. I'd spent the night searching for Kei and had no luck. Last thing I remember is Mori and Honey walking me I made my way down the stairs I saw Gemini exit her room. Waddling, she made her way towards me smiling. I honestly think she's made being six months pregnant with a fourth child but she seems quite happy. Smiling back, I take her hand and we walk down together. I caught a glimpse of myself in the hall mirror and stopped. My eyes were red and puffy from crying and my hair had been put into a messy bun. I was wearing one of Gemini's nightdresses (that don't fit her anymore) and I couldn't help looking away as I nearly burst into tears again. A reasuring hand was placed on my shoulder and I looked back to see my twin giving me a smile. The smile that saw us through thunder storms as children. Stopped me from crying when crushes denied me. The smile that kept us strong as are father turned into a different man. The smile that said everything would be fine as long as we were together.

Flinging my arms around her, I couldn't help but wonder if my children had this bond. The one that could stay strong through every strane and struggle. I heard voices in the other room and realised Honey,Mori and HIkaru were having a 'hush hush' conversation. Probably discussing how they'd break the news to Kaoru...Kaoru! Crap, I stayed out all night and he's probably worried, maybe he's looking for me. I gave an alarmed look to Gemini and she seemed to read my mind as she returned it. Obviously, they either hadn't thought about it or hadn't wanted to be the one to break the news. That's when the banging at the door started. A flicker of hope ran across my face as I imagined Kei on the other side in a panic or the police having found her. A maid beat us to it as she opened it to show a flustered Kaoru.

"Thank God I found you." He whispered in my ear as he held me tight. "What with Kei not home as well I was scared you'd left me and taken her with you." He thought she was with me...

"We need to talk." I said taking his hand and leading him into the nearby study. I saw the worry and memories flash across his face and knew that the news I was about to break would probably be worse than any pain I alone could cause him.

"Please say you're not leaving me. I thought everything was fine! I can change if you want me to..." I shut him up by putting a finger on his lips then replacing it with my own.

"I'm not leaving you. But I have a bit of bad news." I sat in one of the red leather chairs and he sat in the one next to me looking with relieved yet scared eyes. "Kei's gone missing. I spent all last night looking for her but had no luck. She's been gone since after school yesterday."

The was a long silence and I saw the shock on his face as he looked at his feet with wide eyes.

"Why didn't you call me?" It was more an accusation than a question and I fumbled through my mind for a half decent answer.

"I thought it'd just be one of her strops and she'd be at a friend's house. I didn't want to panic you over nothing."

"But it is something. Our baby girl could be anywhere! Anything could have happened!" He shouted before standing and looking out of the window.

"Please, don't take this out on me. We need to stay together to find her, argueing isn't going to help." I said softly while standing timidly behind him. I felt like a maid about to me punished by her master.

"You're right. I'm sorry." He turned and captured me in his arms. I felt his warm tears fall onto my shoulder and I held him tight sobbing. This would be hard but at least we had each other.

bit of a filler chapter :P I bet you all want to know what's happening with Kei and the other girl really. Well I'm off to bed. Second day at a new school tomorrow. Night! (please comment and subscribe)

Jenny xxx