[AU] In the corridors of Tomoeda Middle High, one would hear the everyday practice gig of the famous school rock band, Crossheart Revolution. Every female population of the student body- and some of the male population- seem to fall head-over-heels in love with every members of the band... except one. And what's more ironic is that she is part of the band as the newly-recruited lead vocalist, against her will. From her old, stereotypical life to the world of gigs, songs, extra-curricular activities and- what she fears the most- boys, Tetsune Neku's life began to change as she would do at all cost to prove to everyone that she got what it takes to stand up and show that she, too, can change through her songs.

A Katekyo Hitman Reborn Alternate Universe

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, its characters, or the songs that will be posted in this story; they are claimed by their respectful owners. I only own the made-up ones.

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I have no idea what came over me, or that where in the world this thing came from, but I hand it to myself, I have gone to seriously crazy. Well, it could be worse, and not going to say anything so that I won't jinx the whole thing. Ratings may vary and the paring, which is a KHRcharacterXOC, is still undecided, depending on the story progress and the reviews and the public favorites (Might put a poll in there anyway).

Hope you like this. Oh, and by the way, also credits to that story, Ocean Splay by 'jurassicpancakeX3', from Quizilla and my classmate's story something to do with Heine and all the jazz. Yeah, thanks.

And, btw, anyone who wants to beta-read this thing, please contact me. Er... I have no perpefual clue as of how would I do it. Yeah, ehehe, stupid me.

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Every story has a beautiful beginning; every good story has one...

Except this; you know why?

This is why...

"No."

It would have been quite a good beginning if it weren't for this solemn, and quite straight-forward if one would do say so, statement that can practically change every chance one would get.

"But why? Won't you participate to the audition?"

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"You won't convince me that way, Ai. I don't want to join to any audition and humiliate my butt on public!"

The noises of students around the corridor didn't even cease, even after a voice rung out in a disagreeing manner, and that voice would be mine. I don't really understand why but she always whines, my friend I mean, about me having a life. I have a life; I wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, lessons, go home, prepare and eat dinner, do homework and then sleep. But she, and probably everyone else who had know- and not know- me, always insisted that I should get a hobby.

Can they just leave me in peace with this life of mine instead?

"But Neku," Said friend, whose name is Ai, whined towards my direction, giving me one of those puppy-dog eyes of hers.

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And this is probably why Tetsune Neku said that solemn word ever since she have arrived in the school auditorium, with plenty of females- including her friend Hamazaki Ai- gawking over the audition for the spot of lead vocalist of the school band, 'Crossheart Revolution'.

Fortunately, for the rest of the female population of the Tomoeda High, said band consists of four- previously five- hot male members consisting of the Lead Guitarist, Yamamoto Takeshi, the Bass Guitarist, Hibari Kyouya, Hayato Gokudera playing the Keyboard/Synthesizer, and Sasagawa Ryohei in the Drums. It seems their lead vocalist, Sawada Tsunayoshi, AKA Tsuna, had left just weeks ago before the start of terms to stay in Italy for family matters, and he have left his band-members, as well as the band Manager, to look for a new vocalist of the band. Unfortunately, the manager, being a stubborn and proud female of higher-year that she is, doesn't want them to disband so she, of all the things, held an audition to fill up the missing member for the Crossheart Revolution.

And to make things worse, the band manager is none other than...

"Next!"

A loud, and ecstatic, gasp was heard as Neku and Ai's head turned towards another female, rushing towards the stage to show off her (non-existent) singing talent. The members of the band, as well as the manager, seated themselves in front of the stage as the judges, a-la 'American Idol' scenario, as the next contestant began to sing herself a random song to impress the judges, hoping of all hopes that she could be part of the band.

"Hey," Ai called towards her best-friend as she, in reply, merely grunted in a non-feminine manner. "Isn't that female, seating with the band members, your sister, Tetsune Miku?"

"Yeah," Neku replied nonchalantly, watching as another note was heard from the 'contestant'. "She's pretty uptight about this, even going as far as telling me about her plans last night at dinner." A small scoff was heard from her, adjusting the cobalt-colored earphones to her ears before tuning in to her MP3 player. "Anyway, tell me if it's your turn and I'll try my best to think of a way to comfort you." She added, receiving a small slap from her brunette friend of hers in reply. "Neku, you're so mean!" Ai pouted, arms crossed, slapping her chuckling friend once more. "Hey, just doing my job as a friend, no big deal." The female replied back before listening to her music, ignoring the tear-jerking pleas of the participant after she was rejected by the band for her... not-so-serene voice.

Hey, it's not everyday they can find someone who had a nice voice for the band; and they didn't even requested to have ALL the girls in their school for an audition, you know.

"…It's me, me next!"

It took quite some time before Ai's name was called as the aforementioned female nudged her music-indulged friend of hers excitedly. "Neku-chan, hey, it's my turn!" The brunette squealed before heading towards the stage. Knowing what will happen next in the situation, a sigh escaped Neku's lips as se turned off her player, and walked towards the front seat, a row behind where the members seat where she could be in stand-by if ever her friend needed someone to cheer her up if she got rejected. A friend thing, she always say.

"Oh, Ne-chan, I didn't know you're here!" The sweet voice of Miku ringed when the manager, self-proclaimed 'best ever', oddly enough, sighted her young sibling seated a row behind them and gave her a wave, beckoning the younger one to move closer. "Are you here for an audition too? I never knew you're so interested in becoming part of the band!" She said cheerfully, brushing her long, dark-green locks behind her ear.

"Nah..." Neku replied, cringing at the fact that Miku, her sixteen-year-old sister, just called her once again by that nickname.

Seriously, Ne-chan?

"Hm? Then why are you here?"

A sheepish chuckle escaped her lips as the fourteen-year-old middle school student brushed her hands through her short, messy ash-blonde locks, replying towards her kin in her usual nonchalant tone of hers. "Moral booster, the usual stuff." Neku said with a shrug before facing Ai once more who is on the stage. "G'luck in there, ok?" This is the closest she could do for a support, seeing that Neku, of all the people around the Tomoeda Middle High School, is the only female Middle High student who did not apply for an audition for the band.

Or the fact that she fancied with the (hot) male band members. Really, she did not find them as that, though she admit that they have the looks, but... sadly enough, that's just it.

Well, it's not that she doesn't like that, no. Neku's just not the type who associates mostly with things that doesn't bring important purpose; either that or she's just a bit lazy and indifferent. But, hey, Neku always commented that she's not 'like most girls who do girl-y stuff' and anything else, just her point.


The only thing I can say is Review. Any names similar or something to someone out there would be coinsidental, though I planned, at first, to based Neku from a character in TWEWY, but... no, she is not. Otherwise, any questions or anything, please Review and still calling shots on whoever wants to Beta this thing. Thank you.