Ok Chpt 18

Srry it took so long

With school I won't be able to update as often

Srry

Now then, Ikuto!

Ikuto: What?

Me: Do the disclaimer

Ikuto: Why me?

Me: Cuz you always whine you're not in enough chapters

Ikuto: I'm in this one

Me: Just do it

Ikuto: *sigh*

Kara does not own Shugo Chara

Me: Ok let's get on with it!

Chapter 18

Binding

(Zane's POV starts here)

Ikuto followed me silently.

But there wasn't much left to say. I wasn't really concerned about him at this point. As we exited the park and headed for the river my thoughts were on Akki. She was still asleep in Ikuto's arms. It appeared that her bleeding had stopped… which meant she was probably healing as we walked. There would be hell to pay for the two of us once she woke up. I smirk at the idea of Akki knocking Ikuto upside the head. But the smile fades because she hits me. A lot harder. I glance behind me. What does she see in him? Ikuto catches my gaze.

"What?"

I look back.

"Nothing"

I laugh. He's so dead when she wakes up.

"Why are you laughing?"

Ikuto's voice breaks my train of thought. I stop. We'd reached the river bank, and the factory was just up ahead. I sigh.

"Why are you doing this?"

"What's it to you"

"Nothing really. Just curious"

…

I turn around and start walking again. The factory crept closer and closer. I could see the peeling paint from here. Then again, I have like 50/50 vision. As we got closer that sinking feeling came over me, some as always. The doctor wouldn't be pleases to see Akki and I had fought. Hopefully he won't care since Ikuto came. Of his own free will too. We reached the door. I kick the door in. No since in knocking, since that probably would've knocked it in to. Thanks to Akki, the door would never open properly again. I step back.

"You first"

He gives me a dirty look, but complied.

He went in first. It really didn't make a difference, but it was more dramatic. I followed him inside. The place was a mess, as usual. I cleared the way to the basement door. It swung open and I climbed down. Ikuto followed with Akki. The security door was open, so doc knew we were coming. I reached the basement first, and found the doc at his desk, waiting.

"Back so soon?"

I roll my eyes.

"I brought company"

"Where's Akki?"

His question is answered when Ikuto comes down with Akki in his arms. Thankfully, her injury was pretty much healed, and now she was sleeping it off. But there would be hell to pay when she woke up. The doc's eyes light up when he sees Ikuto.

"Well, if I'd known you'd come willingly, I wouldn't have sent Zane"

Ikuto rolls his eyes.

I smirk. "He came for Akki not me"

The doc nods.

"Speaking of Akki" he eyes her and I gulp.

"What happened to her?"

"We fought'

"Why"

I laugh. "Why do you think?"

I point at Ikuto.

Doc eyes him warily.

"To think they fought over you…that's something."

Ikuto glares. Doc smiles.

"Zane…take Akki please…she'll be awake soon. And I think she'll want to talk to you at that time." The doc smirks.

Bastard. He knew damn well that Akki would kill me when she woke up. I sigh and look back at Ikuto.

"Willing to give her up?"

He directs his glare to me, walks over, and gives her to me. Don't blame him, she's heavy. I take Akki to her room, but before I head inside I look back and mouth good luck

(Ikuto's POV starts here!)

Zane saying good luck puts me on edge.

I return my attention to the old man at the desk. He's smiling like an idiot. This is the guy Akki was talking about?

He smile get wider.

"Do you know why I took Akki all those years ago Ikuto?"

"No, but I've got a feeling your going to tell me"

He sneers.

"It was for research"

"Research?"

"Yes, research that your family's company did not approve of. I took Akki and Zane to pursue my research, and to prove that it was indeed possible. And now Akki and Zane are both living testaments to my work."

I narrow my eyes.

"What did you do to her?"

"Don't worry…you'll find out soon enough."

"You're planning to do the same to me?"

"Yes. That's why I wanted you brought here"

"And you think I'm going to let you?"

"You will"

"Why's that?"

"Because it's Akki's life if you don't"

"You wouldn't"

"Wouldn't I?"

"I won't let you"

"How are you going to stop me? Your shugo chara is of little consequence to me. Zane could beat your transformation easily. I don't think you realize you're screwed. You were the minute you agreed to come."

Yea! Another chpt

Srry it took sooooo long

It not I don't want 2… write with school

Its harder 2 find time

But im still writing

Ill try 2 be quicker

At least a chpt a week

…maybe