miwa: ok here you go... this would have been up sooner but i realised if i didnt leave i would be late for school and spend a class period in lock out

ikuto: whats so bad about that... its like a free pass to skip class

Miwa: hey i would gladly take it if first period wasnt my lowest grade

ikuto: what is it

miwa: c+

Amu: thats bad?

miwa: to my dad yes... ikuto go be.... theres a ninja movie on my tv

ikuto: your easily distracted

Miwa: yeah yeah i am

Hikaru: this is going on to long miwa does not own shugo chara start the story

Chapter 2

[Ikuto's pov]

I lay back in the uncomfortable hotel bed. Wondering where the hell Amu could be. And what Yoru was lying about. He was so stupid to think I couldn't tell when he was lying. He was always horrible at lying. Could he have heard something about Amu? Maybe he found amu. But why would he hide it from me. Did amu tell him not to tell me? That's the only logical explanation. Other than that he would have no reason to hide it from me.

I rolled over and picked up my cell phone and dialed Yoru's number. It rang a few times before it was answered.

"Hewo?" a child's voice said. I sat up suddenly interested.

"Hey give Yoru the phone" I said. The kid didn't answer right away.

"Sorry uncle Yoru is busy being tackled by me and Akiko" the kid then hung up the phone. I smirked.

"Uncle Yoru huh, so he did find Amu… that must have been Akira." I said thoughtfully. I smirked, And Then dialed another number. As I waited for someone to pick up I pulled on my trench coat and boots. Seems I was going for a walk.

[Tadase's pov]

"Tadase get the phone!" lulu called from the bedroom. I just sighed and went to pick it up. I was annoyed that Ikuto and Yoru had shown up. After all Amu was just starting to get used to her new life. It wasn't fair of him to just appear and ruin all that. I picked up the phone when it was on its final ring.

"Hello?" I said into the phone, expecting it to be Amu.

"Hello kiddy king" came an ignorant voice from the other end of the phone. I blinked in surprise almost dropping the phone.

"Ikuto how the hell did you get my number!" I said in surprise. He laughed.

"Sorry did I startle you kiddy king. Of course by now you knew I was here. Once you saw Yoru it was probably pretty obvious that I'm here. Now why don't you be a good kiddy king and tell me where amu is." His voice was amused yet threatening. I had to think of a way to keep him away from Amu until she was ready to see him again.

"I won't tell you where she is Ikuto. Seeing you again is her choice. However I can let you see the twins. But I don't want you talking to them yet. They aren't good at hiding things from Amu." I said hoping that would keep him from searching for amu even if it's just a little while.

"Fine when can I see them?" he asked. I had to think for a moment.

"On Fridays the day care Amu sends the kids to closes early I usually pick the twins up and take them to the nearby park. You can see them there" I said hoping Amu wouldn't find out what I was doing. If she did she would probably kill me.

"Fine then see you Friday kiddy king" he said before hanging up. I glared at the phone before slamming it down.

"Waa the poor phone what did it ever do to you daddy" a young blonde haired girl said running over and taking the phone and petting it. Tadase laughed and picked her up.

"Lana why don't you go in the kitchen I think your mommy made some muffins" I said before sitting her down.

"MUFFINS!!!!!" she yelled as she ran into the kitchen. I just laughed and picked up the phone again.

[Friday normal pov]

"Hello Mr. Hotori here to pick up Akiko and Akira are you?" the kind daycare worker asked when Tadase walked in. he smiled and nodded.

"Yup I have a special treat for them today since their birthday is coming up" he said. Then he looked over at Akiko who was sitting in the corner reading to some of the other kids. Akira was playing cards with some kids. Every now in then they would glance up and stare at his pink hair. He seemed used to it.

"Akiko Akira time to go to the park!" he called. The both jumped up and ran over to him.

"Uncle Tadase can we get hot chocolate at mommy's café later?" they asked. he just smiled.

"We'll see ok." he said as he took their hand. They dragged him along with them to the park. Tadase frowned when they got there and he saw that Ikuto was sitting on a park bench wearing a black trench coat and sunglasses. He let the twins go play and sat down next to him.

"It's been awhile Tadase" he said keeping his eyes on the twins.

"Yeah it has." Tadase said looking down.

"I'm guessing there's something you want to ask me about huh" Ikuto said as he watched them.

"Yeah there is"

"Then what?"

"Why did you search for her? Didn't she ask you not to? Do you really love her so much that you would waste four years of your life looking for her?" he asked his voice rising. Ikuto grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer.

"Listen kiddy king. Without Amu and those kids my life has no meaning. Until I'm with them again I won't give up" he practically growled. Suddenly a snow ball hit Ikuto in the face. Both he and Tadase looked over. Akira and Akiko were standing there Akira had a snow ball in his hand and Akiko was making another one.

"Don't hurt uncle Tadase" they yelled. Ikuto laughed and leaned back wiping the last of the snow off his face.

"Don't worry I'm your uncles onii-tan" he said chuckling. They blinked and looked at each other, then at Tadase who just nodded.

"Ah but you guys can't tell your mom that he's here it's a surprise ok" Tadase said smiling awkwardly.

"Oh like a birthday present or a Christmas present" they said happily. Ikuto nodded and smiled at them.

"So Is mommy gonna be happy to see you?" Akira asked tilting his head. Ikuto reached foreword and ruffled his hair.

"I hope so"

"Mister you have blue hair like mine. Why?" Akiko suddenly pointed out. Ikuto scratched the back of his head trying to think of an excuse.

"Ikuto what are you doing here!" Hikaru yelled suddenly walking up.

"Why hello Hikaru… hmm not exactly the response I was hoping for though. And for the record I stalked the kiddy king" Ikuto said as he stood up. Hikaru just stared at him glad that Amu wasn't there.

"Ikuto you really shouldn't…" Hikaru started then just shook his head. He knew that there was no way to keep Ikuto away from the kids.

"Well I'll see you two later ok" Ikuto said smiling. He reached out and ruffled both their hair. "Remember it's a surprise for your mommy so don't tell her you saw me ok" he kissed both their foreheads then stood up. "You two be good" he said before walking off his hands in his pockets. It felt strange not having the lock in his pocket.

[Amu's pov an hour later]

"Hey guys I'm home sorry I'm a bit late!" I called as I walked through the front door. Akiko and Akira raced down the stairs and jumped into me. I laughed.

"Oh come on you two at least let me get in the house" I said smiling. They grinned and ran into the kitchen where Hikaru had started dinner. I smiled when I saw he had made pancakes. Suddenly Akiko pulled on my skirt.

"Huh what is it honey?" I asked as I picked her up. She pointed at a stain on her dress and frowned. She was always so neat that when she got something on her clothes she freaked out. I carried her upstairs to change her into her pajamas. When I pulled her dress over her head something fell out and hit the ground. I looked down at it.

On the ground lay a gold lock with a white four leaf clover on it. I knelt down and picked it up carefully. Akiko stared at me curiously, as I stared at the lock. Hikaru walked in about to say something but froze when he saw the lock. He bit his lip.

"Hikaru was he at the park today?" I asked picking up the lock. Tears threatened to fall as I thought of him. I stood up facing away from Akiko so she wouldn't see my face.

"I'm going for a walk Hikaru take care of dinner" I muttered before walking out the front door, the lock clutched in my hand. I didn't even notice that I didn't grab my coat. When I reached the park I sat down on a bench and crossed my arms trying to keep warm. Suddenly a large coat dropped on my head. I pulled it off and turned around to look at who it belonged to.

Ikuto was standing there his midnight blue hair falling in his face. I stood up quickly and turned to face him.

"I…Ikuto" I managed to stutter. He walked around the bench so he was standing next to me. it took all my will power not to jump into his arms crying begging him to forgive me.

"Hello Amu" he purred. I blushed and looked down.

"W…why are you here?" I asked not looking up at him.

"I came to get my family back." He said seriously. Suddenly he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me against his chest. His bare arms felt ice cold.

"I…Ikuto you should but your jacket back on" I whispered looking away. He smirked.

"What was that Amu" he whispered his lips brushing against my ear. I blushed even more. He laughed.

"You should put your jacket back on your freezing" I managed to say louder this time.

"I don't need my jacket I have you. You're like a hot water bottle" he said hugging me tighter. I blushed and buried my face in his shirt. He smiled and kissed the top of my head.

"Amu it's been four years. This whole time I've been searching for you." He said quietly.

"I know" I whispered.

"I love you amu. Please don't keep pushing me away" he begged. I reached up and put my hand on his chest. Suddenly he lifted my chin and pressed his lips against mine. I seemed to lose control of my body as he kissed me. My arms reached up and wrapped around his neck pulling him closer.

Suddenly I realized what I was doing. I pushed him away and turned my back to him. He stared at me a hurt expression on his face. I did my best not to look at him.

"Amu lets go somewhere to talk about this." He said taking a step towards me. I bit my lip already regretting what I was about to do.

"No Ikuto lets not! I left you, alright. So just leave me alone already!" I yelled at him. He stared at me his eyes wide. It's best for the twins. I held out his jacket and waited for him to take it. He stood there staring at me his eyes wide as he tried to understand what I had said.

"Keep it" he muttered suddenly. Then he walked off his hands in his pockets. I turned around and closed my eyes hoping I wouldn't start crying before he was gone.

"Amu I love you" he called over his shoulder. I felt a sharp pain in my chest as though I had just been stabbed but I knew what I was doing was right. Wasn't it?

miwa: well that's it now me and my head ache are gonna go take a nap