Disclaimer: I do not own AKB0048 and the Backstreet Boys song 'Incomplete'. This is made for entertainment purposes only.
8 years earlier in Lancastar...
"We have to run! The DES are all over the place!" Screamed one man.
"Please don't take my child! Let me be in her place!" A desperate mother tries to reason with one of the soldiers, but was arrested as well.
"Do not let the fugitives escape!" Another soldier yelled.
As the soldiers chase the fleeing crowd, a couple with a young boy, who has short black hair and brown eyes, holding both of their arms is being given shelter in an abandoned tunnel by the homeless.
"The DES have become more violent than ever, huh?" One of the homeless asked.
"They found out that civilians have been smuggling entertainment into Lancastar. The DES then launches a violent raid to those who are thought to be smugglers and have invaded everyone's homes destroying everything." The mother of the child explained.
"I know you are all homeless, but do you guys happen to know the way out? It is unsafe here." The father said.
"We heard on a radio using an illegal frequency that the Earth's ecosystem has been repaired. The ships, however, rarely go there in public stations. It will be more difficult to go to other known planets, like Akibastar, due to the DES crackdown, but if you are looking for a route to Earth, there is a small passage south of here to a small station, where a ship would often come illegally to transport citizens who are discontent with living in Lancastar."
"Thank you. Shouldn't you get away?"
"I haven't done anything illegal. Those DES only hunt those who have signs of entertainment media so I am safe. You better get going since those guys might find this place."
The family then took the hidden passage, allowing them to hide from the DES as they make their way to the station. However, when they reached the station, it turns out that they are not the only ones there. A huge crowd stands in the way as a large ship lands on the platform.
"There they are! Stop them!"
To make matters worse, the DES found their secret escape route and begins shooting and apprehending the fleeing crowd. With the crowd disbursing, the family tries to run towards the ship. Undeterred by the DES, soldiers wearing a similar, but brighter mobile suits came out of the ship and provides cover for the fleeing crowd. The child hold on to his mother's hand as he runs, but his father was accidentally knocked by a fleeing civilian.
"The DES are coming closer! Take our child and run!"
Before the mother and son can do anything, a DES operative spotted him and shot him on the back. Before he can get to the rest of the family, a soldier shot the operative through the helmet while providing cover, telling everyone to hurry up. As the mother and child near the ship, another enemy soldier breaks through their defenses and shot the mother through the chest before he was subdued, leaving her bleeding profusely.
"Mama!" The boy begins to cry out.
One of the soldiers in the ship drags the mother inside as the child follows. Realizing that the ship is already full, the soldiers have to fall back as the doors begin to close, leaving the rest to be apprehended and killed. Unable to stand the site, those who are in the ship look away as they begin to take off. Once out of the atmosphere, medics and a few soldiers begins assisting the wounded.
"Keep pressure on that wound!" One of the medics in the ship commanded.
"Alan..." The mother said weakly as she is being treated.
"Mama, are you going to be okay...? You are not going to die, right?" The child asked as he cries.
"Just remember that even during the times I am not here, I will always be watching you. I think your father is watching you right now."
"Mama..." Alan holds his mother's hand tightly.
"Alan, some of these people will take care of you, okay? You listen to them so you can grow up to be a good boy."
"I promise mama. I promise I will make you proud!"
"That's my boy." The mother smiled one last time before her life finally slips away, leaving Alan crying loudly next to her body.
Alan would continue to wail as the crowd looks at him with sad and sympathetic eyes. A soldier then sits in front of him and took off his helmet, revealing himself as a young adult Caucasian male with brown short hair and blue eyes. He then embraces Alan while he is still crying.
"I promise I am going to take care of you, okay? We couldn't save your parents, but mark my words that the same thing will never happen to you."
"W-Why did they kill them? Why are they killing everyone?"
"I don't really know Alan. Maybe something is wrong with them, which is why it we are here to help and find out. I cannot be your father, but I will make sure to fulfill your parents' wishes for you to grow up and living on Earth will be a good start for you. Come on Champ, let me get you something to drink." The officer holds Alan's hand as he heads to the back of the ship.
It would be three days before the ship finally reached Earth. The ship then landed in a space station located somewhere in the North Coast of California. When people are finally able to get off the ship, they were amazed that not only was the Earth's ecosystem fully repaired, but that their technology was able to keep up with other known planets under the Deep Galaxy Trade Organization (DGTO) such as Sagittariusstar. Some even said that it is comparable to Akibastar.
As soon as Alan and his new step-father step out of the ship, they were greeted by the latter's wife, who has blond hair with brown eyes, and a young daughter, who appears to be a couple of years older than Alan with blond hair and blue eyes. As soon as they caught sight of Alan, they became excited after hearing that he will be joining the family.
"My name is Lisa, Lisa Wise. What's your name?" The daughter asked out of excitement.
"Alan Wood. I am from Lancastar."
"Lancastar? I heard that the planet is in trouble right now. I am so happy that you are okay."
"Thank you."
"Come on kids. We have to drive back to LA to discuss Alan's living arrangements at home."
The father then turns his head towards Alan. "My name is John Wise. Welcome to the family."
"My name is Sandra Wise. Nice to meet you Alan. Let's get along from now on." The mother introduces herself.
"Yes..." Alan, still traumatized by his parents' deaths, replied weakly.
After holding funerals for those who didn't make it, with Alan placing a red rose on his mother's coffin, the family then leaves the station and drives to Los Angeles, where Alan begins his new life on Earth.
In the present day...
Alan was held back in high school due to escaping from the DES as well as adjusting to Earth culture, but nonetheless, was able to graduate at the age of 19. The real problem is mainly which college to go to. He currently sports a black T-shirt with his favorite metal band, Metal Head. As he hover boards down in Little Tokyo with a couple of friends, he starts hearing J-pop music from a nearby store, causing him to stop momentarily.
"That song brings back memories for you? I guess it should since you are from Lancastar where entertainment is banned, especially those of idols." One of his friends said.
"My parents used to listen to this in secret years before my exile from the planet. To hear such a thing here in the public makes me glad I am here."
"You are a pretty good singer yourself. If not an idol, why don't you become a singer instead?"
"I can't do that. Music was the thing that killed my parents. The DES will be after me if I sing."
"Not when you are on Earth. Our home is not under the entertainment ban since it is one of the few planets not under the DGTO. We have our own army to protect us."
"I just don't know right now. Let's just let it go for the moment so I can beat you guys in the race."
"Oh, you think you can beat us?"
"Bring it on!" Said another friend.
The three then raced across Little Tokyo, but are careful to avoid bystanders.
In a U.S. Air Force Base in Florida...
"Sir, we have picked up a couple of DES ships heading to Earth. Shall we amplify the Earth's magnetic field?" One operative asked.
"No need to take such drastic measures. Contact the Northern California Space Station and have their main ship blast a couple of railgun strikes." his commander answered.
"Yes sir."
After the operative gave orders to the NCSS, they responded immediately by positioning a couple of large guns towards the sky. Pressure begins building up as electrical currents become visible. As soon as the guns started to glow, the operatives were given the order to fire. The guns fire a couple large blue glowing projectiles at high speed. After passing the Earth's atmosphere in a matter of seconds, the projectiles successfully hit the DES ships, destroying them.
"Target has been hit. Multiple debris scattering around orbit."
"Those DES never learn, do they?"
"No Commander. I don't think they will."
Alan is back in his parents' house, relaxing in his room watching Metal Head perform on the MTV Music Awards. After the performance, something unexpected happens.
"We will like you to welcome an AKB0048-inspired J-pop group. They are the first Japanese pop singers to chart the Billboard Top 100 since the start of the Star Calendar, so give it up for Sun!"
Over 20 girls from teenagers to young adults make their way to the stage and began singing the English-language version of their hit song, "Daisuki, Sayonara" (I Love You, Goodbye). Alan becomes excited as they sing. The crowd cheered loudly after the performance and the host makes his way to the stage again.
"A very great song isn't it. Thank you for being here. Now, before we move on to the next award, there is a certain American boy band that have an announcement they want to make. Everybody, give it up for Real Boys!"
The crowd again cheered loudly as four young boys appear from the back.
"Welcome everyone. We do have an announcement we would like to make. How many of you ever dreamed about becoming an idol singer here?" The blond boy said in the middle.
Again, the whole crowd went wild.
"Then there is good news for you. Space Records are currently hosting a contest in Los Angeles to see which one of you shall be the next top singer. Go to the label's website to find out more details and call this number to verify your entry."
The boy with short brown hair on the second left of the group points to the screen behind them, showing them the number.
Hearing this left Alan in a train of thought. While he wanted to go to college, he cannot decide where due to his average grades, but feels that staying at home and searching is not the answer.
"Alan, dinner." His step-mom called.
"Coming mother." Alan makes his way to the dinner table.
As Alan is eating, he notices that his parents are looking at him due to his unenthusiastic behavior.
"Are you alright son? I haven't seen you this down ever since your sister went to college."
"I'm fine father. I haven't decided what college to go to yet and I am tired of looking."
"Then what are you going to do? You can't just stay home all the time." Sandra said.
"You are right. That is why I am going to enter a contest to be the next singer."
"WHAT?" Both parents are in shock.
"Son, are you sure about this? The DES might be all over your tail if they find out!" John said.
"I am pretty sure that the contract they are offering is only on Earth. Besides, since I can't choose a college to go to yet, I think I should at least be more active."
"There are thousands of teenagers and young adults entering. How do you know if you will win?"
"I don't, Mother. What I do know is that there is no loss in entering. Even if I don't win, I will figure something out."
John pats his son on the back. "It's your life so do what you think its best."
"Thank you father."
Alan immediately heads back to his room to submit his entry. When he gets to Space Records, he sees over one hundred people waiting to get in ahead of him. While waiting, he calls his parents to tell them where he is at the moment since they are put in a different line.
"Contestant 436, you are next." Alan finally goes through the doors after more than 2 hours of waiting.
He then sees the record producer and CEO of Space Records at the judges' table along with the Producer's assistant, who happens to be a fair-skin girl with short black hair in her early twenties.
"All right. Introduce yourself and tell me what are you going to sing." The Producer gets straight to the point.
"Alan Wood Wise from Lancastar. I am 19 years old and I am going to sing Incomplete by the Backstreet Boys."
"I haven't heard that song in ages. Please do."
Alan then begins singing.
Empty spaces fill me up with holes
Distant faces with no place left to go
Without you within me I can't find no rest
Where I'm going is anybody's guess
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is incomplete.
"Now that is a singing voice. What do the rest of you think?" The Producer asked.
"Definitely a good voice. I definitely see potential in him to become the next teen idol." The assistant responded.
"I like him." That was all the CEO said.
"Congratulations Alan, you passed the auditions. However, there can only be a few winners in this contest, but nonetheless, I will definitely remember you."
"Thank you sir!" Alan becomes excited and exits the door.
John and Sandra waits outside and gets excited when he hears that Alan passed. The three embraced with Sandra calling Lisa, telling her that her younger brother auditioned in Space Records and passed. Lisa gets excited and tells her brother that she is hoping that he will come and perform in Florida, where she is attending college, which he promises.
Next week...
"Honey, someone is at the door." Sandra called John.
"Coming."
When John answers the door, he sees the the record producer and his assistant standing in front.
"Hello, my name is James Cook from Space Records and this is Cassie Fall, my assistant, and we are wondering if this is where Alan lives."
"Of course. Alan, it's for you."
"James, nice to see you again." Alan gives a handshake to James.
"Alan, after carefully reviewing all the candidates for the contest, we like to congratulate you as one of the winners of the contest."
"ARE YOU SAYING I WON?"
"Yes. You have a good voice and once the audience get to know you, they will want to hear more." Cassie said.
"My son is going to get a big break. Congratulations!" John proudly yelled.
"My son finally has a career path." Sandra sounds just as proud.
"I want you to show up at Space Records at 10 AM tomorrow so that we can discuss where to start. Since your son will be busy, we will make sure that local performances will be done here."
"That will be nice."
The next day...
"Good luck son."
"Make me and your father proud."
Alan's parents cheered him on as he leaves. As soon as he arrives to Space Records, he sees four other guys around his age in the break room waiting.
"So I am guessing that you are the other winners. I am surprised that there are no girls here."
"There are girls who won, but they are put in a separate room according to Cassie. I wonder why. I am Ethan by the way" A boy with red eyes and short brown hair said.
"I am Ryan. Nice to meet you." A boy with short dark blond hair with brown eyes introduces himself.
"Erik." Another boy, this time with black hair and green eyes, introduces himself.
"Daisuke. I am formerly from Akibastar who secretly immigrated to Earth." The final boy, who wears glasses and has shoulder length black hair and brown eyes, said.
"Really? I am actually from Lancastar, though according to my ancestry, I am of American descent."
"What made you move here?" Daisuke asked.
Alan becomes silent as he is soon reminded of the tragedies. The other boys took notice of it.
"I think I know why he moved. Its best not to talk about it." Erik said.
"Agreed." The others followed.
After their brief conversation is finished, James came in along with Cassie.
"I bet you are wondering why we have gathered all the boys who won in here. The answer is simple, we are not making just one idol, we are making an idol group." James said.
"WHAT?" All the boys yelled.
"I've read on some of your transcripts that a couple of you dreamed of performing on Akibastar. For more chances of success, we decided that a singing group is more popular and since the DES is still targeting the planet, you will have to endure bootcamp training in order to fight against them if you have to. This is what has to be endured if the day comes for us to perform there so bare with it."
Alan is the only one unfazed over the training they will have to go through. "My father was part of the United States Space Forces, one of the world forces dedicated to protecting our culture and entertainment. From his training, I know the value of hard work and dedication, I am willing to endure anything thrown at me."
Daisuke then stands up next to him. "I will too if I am ever going to stay in the same stage as my idols AKB0048."
"I am not going to miss my opportunity to be with girls so I will also." Ethan stands up.
"I am going to follow my dream to the end."
"Same here. Maybe I can finally get the DES to have a piece of my mind."
Ryan and Erik get up.
"I like your dedication. In a couple of days, we are going to Sierra Nevada to train, and don't worry, all safety precautions have been taken. Cassie, will you book them their flights?"
"Yes sir." Cassie left the room.
"I will be expecting great things from you boys. Again, let's meet at the same time tomorrow." James then leaves.
Silence fills the room until Alan gives a strange look at Ethan.
"What?"
"You are going to flirt with girls? I thought that being idols means that you are not supposed to be dating. At least that is what people told me before I left Lancastar."
"America has a more liberal policy towards their teen idol stars' personal lives compared to idols in Japan, Korea, and Akibastar as they refuse to treat them any differently than how citizens would be treated in their free time. If a no dating rule was placed on us, the people responsible could be sued for violating our rights." Erik explained.
"Then would it be possible for me to date one of the AKB0048 members?" Daisuke becomes excited.
"You are allowed to date, but they aren't since the no dating rule is still placed on them. Remember that." Ryan said.
"Well, if you put it that way, let's just focus on our dreams first and then girls." Alan suggested.
"YEAH!" All the other boys agreed.
"I think we should come up with a name for the group though."
"That's right. Anything you have in mind Daisuke?" Ethan asked.
"How about NovaStar? This is a name that will be remembered in Akibastar."
"That will work." The boys said simultaneously.
This is a sneak preview of the AKB0048 fanfic, NovaStar to Akibastar. It will feature my OC, Alan, with an idol you vote on the polls. This is going to be a romance thriller featuring some action and will have a focus on Earth's military action against the DES. I am not going to continue this until after I am done with my High School DxD fanfic, but enjoy this preview.