Redemption Moon : Well hullo there! After a long loooooong hiatus from writing multi-chaptered fics, it seems like I am at it again :D I might be biting off more than I could chew but then again, I am currently more than halfway through this particular endeavor.

This is going to be mini-series; certainly it's supposed to be shorter than all my previous fics. Hopefully, I wouldn't go past the 15-chapter limit because the truth is, I just picked this off the top of my head. As an early warning though, don't expect to see many characters in here. Please be warned that if you are looking for the active participation of OMI, AYA and YOHJI... well you aren't gonna get much. I just realized at this moment that I only used Ken and all the Schwarz boys. XD Sorry.

This is somewhat a peace offering to all the readers of 'Moonbeams in you smile' I know I've been found wanting with that particular project.

Anyways, please be kind and enjoy. As always, please drop a REVIEW. :)

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"The popular rock band Guilty Dreams has finally arrived in the country early today after a 5-month, 6-country European tour. Manager-spokesman for the band, Brad Crawford said in a brief press conference that, and I quote, 'The band is having a 60-day vacation to rest. After the end of this hiatus, the band has a solidly-booked schedule ending in a 3-day concert for the benefit of victims of AIDS. Please also look out for the release of their newest CD; we are halfway through the production and we are very pleased with how it is going so far.' End quote. Undisclosed sources say that the lead singer of the group, Schuldich Schwarz has cancelled his plans to go to Hawaii with his brother during this 60-day break and instead will stay at his villa for the duration of his leave. This is Yohji Kudo, covering for AMC news"

The television winked out as Schuldich pressed a button on the remote and leaned back against the sofa with an exaggerated sigh; he flipped the remote controller nonchalantly to the side and watched as it landed on the edge of the coffee table before bouncing to the thick carpet below. "Hmm... they seem to know more about what's going on than I do." He mused.

Nagi Schwarz, stared at him and padded off to pick up the controller, tossing it back to his brother with a roll of the eyes. " It's not like you're keeping it a secret, idiot."

Schuldich laughed "You really should learn some semblance of respect; you wouldn't want to be turned out to the streets without a penny in your pocket, now would you Na-gi?" He grinned suggestively.

"You wouldn't dare," The younger boy shot back. He was only sixteen but he was so much more mature than his older brother. The idiot was really too big-headed from his fame and fortune and was, more often than not, a lot more immature than he was, in his opinion.

"Brad called. He said the Cross Security is sending you a new bodyguard... why the hell did you have to replace Andrei? He wasn't so bad, and he was teaching me Russian! Plus Omi and Tot liked him too!"

Schuldich sacked Andrei the day that he returned after Andrei affectionately slapped Nagi on the shoulders. Schuldich didn't like that so he called the Russian and sent him packing before calling Crawford on his mobile asking for a new bodyguard.

"The bastard's ego was getting too big for his own good." Schuldich answered without sparing his brother a glance. The kid was trying too hard to assert his own independence.

" Hmph, sounds like someone I know." Nagi muttered under his breath but padded off barefoot to the kitchen and fix himself some iced tea.

Despite his protests, he knew his famous brother was very picky with his company and he only tolerated Nagi, Crawford and a personal bodyguard in his personal space; which was why, unlike most celebrities with big houses, there really only lived 3 people in their big, country villa; the two of them and whatever bodyguard Schuldich could stand having around at the moment.

A gardener tended to the greenery twice a week and two maids would come in the morning, do the cleaning, cooking and laundry, but they would also leave at 9 in the evening because Schuldich liked to be secluded at night when he was at home. There was also an on-call driver whenever he'd like to leave living in somewhere near the compound, his name was Marcel and he looked about as threatening a bulldog with a hernia which suited Schuldich just fine.

Nagi always thought his brother to be a little eccentric considering that most celebrities liked to surround themselves with hordes of servants and Schuldich on the other hand abhorred them but he knew his brother was a likeable guy.

Despite that; he was almost fanatical with security; his whole manor had state-of the art security measures that transmitted signals to an outside company who had a team monitor the feedbacks 24 hours a day. He always worried about Nagi anyhow, it was getting old and disgusting. Even while he was in Europe, he'd call Nagi at least thrice a day to check up on him. Andrei was the only person who'd kept him company during the five months that Schuldich was away so there were times he'd invite his friends like Omi and Tot to come over and hang out... and Schuldich woud fuss about that too!

The doorbell sounded.

" Oh, that must be him! It's a wonder that Cross Security let him... ah, Crawford must have sent his info before he left." Nagi said excitedly, running off to the front door. He couldn't wait to see the new bodyguard; was he going to be as cool as Andrei?

Schuldich shook his head in amusement and switched off the tv. Nagi really was still a kid in most aspects.

Nagi threw open the door and his eyes widened in surprise. There must be something wrong...

A boy, seemingly no older than he was, was standing at the doorway in his blue jeans and hiking boots. The stranger offered Nagi a somber smile which the younger boy returned somewhat uncertainly.

There was no way this was the new bodyguard! He looked nowhere near as cool and threatening as Andrei much less Marcel the bulldog!

"Well?" Schuldich asked, craning his head to get a view but not quite seeing anything but Nagi's back. "Is it the new guy?"

"Uh... I think so." Nagi said, opening the door a crack wider to let the newcomer in. Well if the security team allowed him to go through the front gate then he must be it.

The stranger fixed grey eyes on him and gave a small nod before stepping in. A small backpack was slung around one shoulder, presumably all the stuff he was going to need. "Guten Morgen." He said. His voice was soft, almost a melodic tenor.

Nagi liked him immediately.

" Hey Schu!" He bounded off to the den and motioned for the new bodyguard to follow him, which he did.

Schuldich was standing now and he raised his eyebrows expectantly. Nagi grinned and stepped aside to reveal the newcomer.

" What the fuck..." Schuldich breathed, pausing in mid-stride.

"Guten Morgen. My name is Ken Hidaka. Cross Security Agency sent me as your new bodyguard." The brunette gave a small nod and hefted up the bag on his back.

Schuldich shook his head as if to clear it and was on the phone immediately, ringing Crawford. "... What the hell were you thinking? It's a fucking teenager for crying out loud! ... What the hell do you mean he's the best the agency could send? But he looks like a goddamned teenybopper... ...we should fucking change agencies then! ... what? ... what? Aww fuck! Suit yourself. If I get killed, it's on your head asshole."

After this rather violent one-sided conversation, he turned to face Hidaka Ken who had been listening expressionlessly. "How old are you, kid?"

" Twenty three." Ken stared at him without awe or fear in his eyes. He was apparently used to such treatment and took it in stride.

"You don't look it." Schuldich muttered before giving a dismissive wave of the hand as he turned back and flopped onto the couch. He was getting a headache; the new 'bodyguard' looked as if he was the one who needed protecting. Shit.

"I'll bring you to your room." Nagi said, grinning widely as he glanced from one older man to the other. Oh man, he was going to enjoy this immensely.

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