A/N Chelsea and Kayla: IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU UPDATED!

Caroline: Great, now I have a headache…

Me: I don't own Shugo Chara!

Kayla: Start writing!

Me: I'm going, I'm going.

Akiko's Point of View

I was walking down the streets not really going anywhere. What Mr. Kondo said still burned in my mind.

"You are not to go anywhere near Hinamori from now on Akiko," Mr. Kondo said, "And I want you to double your search on finding the Hinamoris, mostly the youngest one. Understand?"

"Yes, sir…" I said reluctantly.

Mr. Kondo nodded and I left.

I sighed, even if Hinamori destroyed my murderous side, Mr. Kondo would just kill Kaito and Yua because they are of no use to him anymore, "Akiko?" Airi's voice pulled me from my thoughts.

"Hm?" I said not looking at them.

"What are we going to do?" Airi asked, "If we give him Ami, then Hinamori would come and they both could get hurt."

"Yeah," Emi said, "And if we tried to hurt Hinamori Tsukiyomi would just come to her rescue because of the key and lock."

I suddenly realized something, "But…if Hinamori knew about her and Ami then she would be more prepared for Wall-ie's attacks," I said.

"But the boss said not to go near Hinamori or we'd get triple punishment," Airi said worried.

In other words he'd kill them, "I know that, but I wasn't planning on telling Hinamori personally…" I said.

"Eh?" my charas asked.

"We need to find Tsukiyomi," I stated and started running to the park where he normally was in the afternoons.

Ikuto's Point of View

I lay against a tree just relaxing, "Ikuto, should you really be here right now~ nya?" Yoru asked, "Amu's still weak."

"I'm only staying here for half an hour," I stated.

Suddenly, Yoru yelped, "Akiko!" he said causing my eyes to snap open.

I blinked, "What do you want?" I asked emotionlessly.

"I need you to tell Hinamori something," Akiko said.

"Why can't you?" I asked, "We know you-"

"I can't," she said, "I'm not allowed near her or I get triple punishment."

I was confused, but I understood, "Alright," I said and sat up slightly.

"About Hinamori's power yesterday…" she said, "It wasn't because of the Humpty Lock."

I went wide eyed, "What?" I asked, "Are you trying to tell me that that those powers yesterday were Amu's?"

Akiko nodded, "Her power is called The Source," she said, "It was made to protect the Embryo."

"Embryo?" I said shocked.

"The Source is very…powerful," Akiko said, "I believe that's why Hinamori's yellow chara is powerful."

"Dia?" I asked.

"Sure," Akiko said, "But what I'm here to say is…Hinamori's sister, Ami, is the holder of the Embryo."

"What!" I yelled and stood up.

"Nya!" Yoru yelled, "No way!"

Akiko nodded, "I know because I've searched for The Source my whole life," she said, "It…it's able to destroy something I want out of my life."

"Wall-ie?" I asked.

Akiko shook her head, "No," she said, "The Source is able to destroy a part of me that Wall-ie wants. It's because of this part of me that I'm able to fight the way I do."

I was both confused and shocked, "When Hinamori's power arose yesterday I knew it was The Source because I could slowly feel that part of me start to disappear. Emi represents that part of me which is why she was affected," Akiko said, "I'm telling you this because Wall-ie wants Ami now as well as you two. If Ami's put in danger, Hinamori will go straight to her because of The Source."

"And what if Amu's put in danger?" I asked, "Ami's too young to help her."

"That's why I believe the Humpty Lock chose Hinamori," Akiko said then started to turn away, "Because the Dumpty Key will always protect the Humpty Lock."

I blinked and watched as Akiko walked away. Suddenly, I ran to Akiko and grabbed her by the arm. She turned to me in slight shock, "Where's Amu's family?" I asked seriously.

Akiko blinked, "Why do you want to know?" she asked in monotone.

"Because they're Amu's family," I stated, "And I want to know."

I saw something flash in Akiko's eyes, "They're in an old house outside town," she said and broke free of my hold easily, "But don't bring Amu there it'll cause suspension at Wall-ie and they'll be put in danger."

I nodded and we went our separate ways. I character changed and started jumping roofs. When I got to the edge of the city I spotted a house deep in the woods that surrounded the city that must be it. I jumped into the woods and the character change disappeared and I walked towards the house. Yoru floated by my right shoulder, "Are you sure Ikuto~ nya?" Yoru asked.

"I want to know Amu's family is safe," I stated and opened the door.

Amu's mom, dad, and Ami turned in shock. Ami laughed and ran to me, "Kitty Shugo Chara!" she yelled and tried to grab Yoru, but he flew away in fear.

"Ikuto~ nya!" Yoru yelled as he ran from Ami.

I closed the door and looked at Amu's parents, "Ikuto-kun?" Amu's mom asked.

I nodded and walked more in, "Akiko told me where you were and I wanted to make sure you were safe," I stated.

"So you're Ikuto-kun," Amu's dad said.

I nodded, "There's something you two need to know about your daughters," I stated.

"Both?" Amu's mom asked.

I nodded, "Did Akiko tell you about the Embryo?" I asked.

"Yes," Amu's mom said.

"Well, Ami is the holder of the Embryo," I stated.

Amu's mom's hand went to her mouth in shock and Amu's dad's eyes widened, "And Amu has a power called The Source it was made to protect the Embryo."

Both parents looked at their youngest daughter who was jumping trying to get Yoru, "Come down Kitty!" she wailed.

Yoru shook his head wildly. I looked at Amu's parents, "Amu is extremely weak at the moment," I stated, "She's been in a coma and her Source power was forced out yesterday. So at the moment she should be sleeping."

"Is she alright!" Amu's dad yelled worried.

I nodded, "Yes," I said, "I'm making sure of that."

Amu's dad relaxed slightly, "Thank you," Amu's mom said.

I nodded, "And I won't be able to bring Amu over because it could put you in danger," I stated, "And if Ami is hurt than Amu will come instantly because of her power, but Amu knows your safe, I just wanted to make sure of it."

Amu's parents nodded, "We're going Yoru," I said and headed for the door.

Yoru was by my side instantly, "Kitty!" Ami whined.

"Ikuto-kun," Amu's mom said causing me to turn to her, "Please keep Amu safe."

I nodded, "Don't worry," I said, "I will," and with that I left.

Amu's Point of View

My eyes opened slowly and I found myself on the couch, "Huh?" I said softly, "How'd I get on the couch?"

"Amu-chan~ desu," Su said coming into the living room with a bowl of soup, "Time for lunch."

I blinked, but sat up and took the bowl from Su, "Thanks Su," I said and slowly began to eat the soup.

Suddenly, Ikuto came in, "Ikuto," I stated confused, "Where'd you go?"

Ikuto didn't answer my question, "Akiko gave me some information that you may want to know about," he said.

Ran, Miki, and Dia came into the living room at this, "What?" I asked.

"The power you showed yesterday wasn't from the Humpty Lock; it was you," Ikuto stated.

"Huh?" I asked.

"It's called The Source and Akiko believes that that power is what makes Dia so powerful," Ikuto said turning to Dia.

Dia blinked in shock, "Also, Akiko said The Source is able to destroy a part of her," Ikuto said, "A part of her that holds her to Wall-ie and The Source was created to protect the Embryo."

"The Embryo," Ran, Miki, Su, and Dia yelled shocked.

Ikuto nodded then took a deep breath, "Amu," he stated, "Ami's the holder of the Embryo."

I dropped my soup onto the hardwood floor in shock and my eyes were wide, "W-w-w-w-"

I couldn't even say a complete a word let alone a sentence. My charas were frozen in shock, "A-Ami?" I managed to say, "I-it can't be…s-she…"

Ikuto sat beside me, "I saw your family Amu," he said.

I turned to him in shock, "I wanted to make sure they were safe," he said, "They are, but because of your power and Ami having the Embryo you'll put them in danger if you see them."

I gripped the blanket I had in my fingers and closed my eyes trying to stop the tears that wanted to fall. I felt Ikuto grab my hand. I looked at him, "Listen to me Amu," he said, "I won't let Wall-ie hurt you or your family. I promise."

I gripped Ikuto's hand tightly and nodded, "I-I know," I said, "Thanks Ikuto."

Ikuto smiled gently at me, "Su, can you make Amu some more soup?" he asked.

"Right away!" Su yelled.

Ikuto then bent down to the floor and started cleaning up the spilled soup. Once the soup was cleaned up Su brought me another bowl, "Here you go~ desu," she said, "Eat it slowly it's hot."

I nodded and turned to Ikuto who was cleaning the bowl from the first batch of soup, "Amu-chan," Ran said, "We're going to go tell Tadase and Kiseki about Ami."

I nodded, "Okay, that would probably be best," I said, "You going too Yoru?"

Yoru was about to answer, but Miki grabbed his cat ear causing him to yelp in pain, "Yes, he's going," Miki said and pulled Yoru with her and her sisters.

I blinked, "Is it just me or do Yoru and Miki act like an old married couple?" Ikuto asked leaving the kitchen.

I shrugged and stirred my soup with my spoon, "Amu," Ikuto said, "You're supposed to eat the soup not play with it."

"Ikuto," I said, "Can I ask you something?"

Ikuto just looked at me and I took that as a yes, "Um, back when you were staying in my room I asked you if you loved someone and you said me and I thought you were lying," I said and looked at him, "Um, do you remember that?"

Ikuto didn't say anything for a while, "Why are you bringing this up now?" he asked, "Didn't you say I was lying?"

"Um, well," I said, "I did, but then with what you did before you left…I'm not so sure anymore."

"That was just to get Tadase and Utau's blood boiling," Ikuto stated smirking.

I shook my head, "No," I stated and set the soup on the coffee table, "I saw something in your eyes."

Ikuto didn't say anything and looked down his smirk disappearing. I stood up slowly and walked over to him, "Amu, you should be resting-"

"Do you still have those feelings Ikuto?" I cut him off.

Ikuto blinked, "Why would you want to know?" he asked, "Don't you like someone else?"

I looked down, "Ikuto," I said and looked at him, "I do…"

"Then why ask me if I-"

"Because it's you stupid!" I yelled then quickly covered my mouth.

Ikuto's eyes widened and I looked down blushing a deep red. The room felt really awkward now…or at least it did to me, "Yes," Ikuto said.

I looked at him, "What?" I asked.

"The answer to your question," he said and pulled me into a hug, "I do still love you."

I smiled and grabbed fist fulls of his shirt in both my hands, "Ikuto…" I said.

I felt Ikuto kiss my cheek again and he looked me in the eyes, "You need to eat Strawberry," he said smiling.

I nodded and went over to the couch and took the bowl of soup and began to eat it. I looked at Ikuto and found that he'd gone into the kitchen. I smiled and ate my soup quietly.

A/N Chelsea and Kayla: AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Caroline: I'm surprised you were able to keep them from getting together this long…

Me: Don't make me hurt you…

Caroline: I'm taller than you…try and hurt me.

Kayla: It's about time!

Chelsea: I'll say! Although I'm surprised Twins didn't make them kiss.

Me: *Smirks* I'm building up to that…

Caroline: Oh the JOY!

Kayla: R&R please!