Written By Bicky

Disclaimer: I do not own Gravitation or any of the characters Maki Murakami created '

A/N Okay so I'm re-writing the entire story and hopefully finishing it this time, I'll be re-posting chapters 1-7 after I have re-written them. Looking back at them some of my English is terrible sigh Anyway thank you for reading. Xx

Warning; Yaoi.

Key

'Thoughts'

'Lyrics' (if I put any in)

"Speaking"

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'Four years. Sounds an awful long time when you actually think about it. Four whole years since I've been back home. Four years since I've seen that bastards face.'

Four years had passed since he had been kicked out that apartment for the very last time. Four years since he gave up the constant feeling of being mistreated and abused. After such a time he was being forced to return, to go back to Japan.

But this it would be very different, he didn't need feel ashamed of himself, he had been through a change. Some might even say a metamorphosis.

Shuichi was a different person now, he had be rid himself of his easily trusting nature and innocent mind. Shindou Shuichi of BAD LUCK had died and in his place Lucifer of Yami no Tenshi had been created. Lucifer was Shuichi's stage name for his band in America. He had chosen Lucifer because it seemed fitting, Lucifer being the fallen angel, just like himself.

The bouncy Yuki-loving, Pink-haired teenager had evolved. Shuichi had matured both mentally and physically he had moved on and moved away from the past.

His electric black hair was layers in a messy yet sexy fashions reaching just further than his shoulders. His bright eyes that once sparked with curiosity had darkened with understanding and sadness.

Shuichi has acquired several piercings over the years due to drunken dares and spontaneous decisions, each one having an embarrassing story behind it. An angel kiss (1) graced his plump pink lips in the centre, on the inside of his mouth he had gotten a tongue piercing. His left eyebrow was studded with two bars, and lastly he had gotten scaffolding (2) on his right ear.

Shuichi had changed his fashions sense as well as his physical appearance. No more did he dress in bright eye catching colours, instead he wore black head to toe and occasionally the odd red item of clothing would grace is figure. An assortment of bracelets and necklaces adorned his slender wrists and neck; a black studded belt would always be suggestively hanging from his hip and of course for ever present ring on this his left hand ring finger. Engraved in the silver on the inside was the name of his love 'Daisuke' the outside of the band the words 'Two Souls joined'. Both of the boys had matching rings of course Daisuke's had Shuichis name and the words, 'Forever One. ' Neither of them ever took their rings off even if they had an argument, which was always a rare occurrence.

Shuichi had made a new life without Yuki and he was content on keeping it that way. His band, Yami no Tenshi, had become huge in the states, as long as he was on stage singing his lyrics had had something to live for. The Band was consisted of four members including Shu.

Vocals — Lucifer / Shuichi to those whom knew him personally.

Guitar -- Daisuke

Bass -- Shinya

Drums – Takeshi

Shuichi had first met the trio 3 months after leaving Yuki, he first saw them in a bar sitting together and took his chances on them possibly being Japanese. Plucking up some courage he walked over and introduced himself in his native language. (Of course not knowing English yet.) It was after this he found out that they were Japanese-Americans and were bilingual. The Four quickly began talking and after a few drinks, and a lot tears in Shuichi's case, became close friends. (Shu's is an emotional drunk) The guys explained to Shuichi that they were in a band and were looking for a singer, as the old one had left for university. To Shuichi it seemed as if Buddha himself was smiling down on the teen.

It was a year after meeting that Dai and Shu finally got together, and Shuichi felt the happiest he had been in a long time. The band had been signed and they were becoming a hit to the American market.

But now Yami no Tenshi was off on a tour to Japan. They would have to stay 3 months doing interviews, gigs, photo-shoots, signings and other tour related activities.

"Shuichi are you alright? You seem kinda out of it." A pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around Shuichi's slight frame.

"I'm fine just got a lot on my mind with the tour and everything. Have you packed our junk yet? I finished the lyrics about half an hour ago; you can check them on the flight." Shuichi lent back into his lovers embrace letting the taller man bury his face in his midnight locks.

"Yeah I've already put it in the car, we should get going the other are waiting downstairs for us, come on." Taking his lover by the hand Daisuke led them to find their band mates.

"Oh! They finally make an appearance, Hold me Jamie I thinks I might faint." Snarked their manager, Fate as she fell into the unsuspecting producer.

"Shut it Fate, we didn't take that long!" said Daisuke as he walked towards the door.

"Shoosh Dai, she's just using us being late to grope Jamie you know that." Smirked Shuichi as he followed the others outside.

"I ….Uh…." Jamie released the women onto the floor and ran outside, leaving a slightly fazed Fate on the floor.

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In the limo things were relatively calm; Shuichi was sitting on Daisuke's lap gazing out the window. He let a small sigh pass his lips. He did not want to return to Japan even with the comfort and support of his friends.

Shuichi watched the people walking along the sidewalk going about their everyday business, a few stopping to wonder which celebrity is travelling in the limousine.

'I wish I could go back to being carefree, there are so many things in life I used to take for granted, I just wish I wa…….' Shuichi stiffened and took a sharp intake of air. 'No it can't be, I must be imagining things.'

"What's the matter Shu-Chan?" concern laced Daisuke's voice.

"No it's nothing, I just thought I knew someone I knew but it can't possibly him."

'Why does bad luck always have to come in threes? First I have to go back to Japan now this, I wonder what life install for me next…'

His train of thought was broken when the car jerked and swerved throwing the singer from his lovers lap.

"What the fuck was that for?!?!" screeched Fate at the driver.

"Sorry Miss, but some deranged man dressed as a pink rabbit jumped in front of the car, what was I meant to do. Stupid idiot ran into the car."

"Rabbit?" Shuichi whispered to himself, "Oh shit!" He leapt out the stationary car to check on the man. He run to the front to the limo and saw him lying on the floor.

'FUCK'

He knelt down next to the man; looking over his shoulder he saw his band mates and a large crowd of fan-girls, he set his gaze back to the man.

"Ryuichi, Ryu-Chan. You okay? Come on it's me Shu-Chan get up!" He didn't want to create a scene right in the middle of the street, plus they needed to get their plane. He had heard several audible gasps from both the fans and his band when he referred to himself as Shu-Chan in public, it hadn't happened since Yami no Tenshi started. The crowd around them was getting bigger by the second and angry motorists where yelling and honking at the scene. Damn the forums and fan-sites would be busy tonight.

"Hey Shu, long time no see." Ryuichi replied weakly in Japanese. Even though he sounded strained you could still here the Youthfulness in his voice. He tired to sit up but pain flickered across his face and he sank back down. "You know Tohma's gunna kill you if he finds out your car hit me" he giggled to himself.

"Yeah I know" Just the thought of Tohma being back on his back made him wanna die. "Anyway are you alright hun, I think we should get you to the hospital ne?" He lifted the man in bridal style over to the door of the car. The band stood there staring at him in disbelief.

"Umm guys, I know this is odd but bare with me just for a couple of minutes so we can leave before we attract anymore attention then I will explain." They just nodded mutely.

……………BACK IN THE LIMO ON THE WAY TO HOSPITAL……………

"Okay from the beginning Lucifer" Fate was obviously pissed off that she was the manager but didn't know what was happening; She was always one to believe the manager knows everything professional and personal.

Shuichi Sighed, "Okay well as you guys know I used to live in Japan but moved to the U.S after some major relationship problems." he ran his fingers through his hair " well what I didn't tell you is anything about my life in Japan." Everyone nodded.

"Wait they don't know about Bad Luck?????" Ryuichi had been trying to keep up with the English flying over his head.

"Bad Luck, what's Bad Luck??" Dai questioned Shuichi; he didn't like the idea of someone he didn't know knew more about his lover than he did.

"Well back in Japan I was in a small band called Bad Luck; it wasn't like we were hugely famous. Just a few gigs here and there."

"WHAT? Of course you were famous you were the Bad Luck! Thousands of girls tried to kidnap you everyday!"

"OKAY! So we were pretty big, but not as big as your band! Everyone this is Sakuma Ryuichi from Nittle Grasper he was my idol for years, and after I debuted the two of us kinda became friends. I haven't seen him in years." He looked up at Daisuke whom looked confused and hurt.

"I really sorry I didn't tell you guys, I just wanted to forget everything that happened over in Japan and my career was one of them."

"Let me get this straight Lucifer. You used to be in a really famous rock band when you were a teenager, but had a bad relationship and left everything you had to come to America, where you met us and fell madly in love with me?" Dai enquired.

"Yeah pretty much except we weren't rock, more pop slash dance right Ryu?"

Ryuichi looked up after hearing his name. "Uh, yeah! A really really really, good pop band. Better than mine! Look I even carry your CD everywhere I go!" The hyperactive man rummaged through his bag, "Ta Da!" he pulled out the old CD which was seemingly unscathed even after being hit by a bar.

"OMFG! You still have that? No-way Ryu that's so sweet!"

Takeshi took the CD and studied the front cover. "This is you? With the pink hair and virtually no clothes on?"

"Uh yah, it was the fashion over there." Quickly changing the topic he turned back to the older singer. "So Ryu why are you in America anyway?"

"Umm well I had a photo shoot and a PV to record so the flew me over!"

In the background of their conversation, Fate snatched the CD from Take and asked to driver to play, unfortunately for them the vocalist heard the plan.

"No fucking way I am letting you listen to that that rubbish I wrote!" He made a lunge for but only to be restrained by his lover.

"But Shu-Chan I wanna hear what you used sound like! You looked so cute." Dai whispered dangerously in Shuichi's ear and proceeded to firmly place a kiss on the smaller mans lips.

Ryuichi looked up in shock at Shuichi and Daisuke.

'He's got a new lover. Oh no wait till Tohma finds out we're all screwed.' He looked at Shuichi for the first time properly, only one word could describe him now and that was HOT. Ryu had to admit as much as he loved the younger version of him black did certainly suit Shu. Plus with all the accessories and peircings he looked damn near irresistible.

Suddenly the familiar sound of Rage Beat filled the car. Memories came flooding back into his mind, remembering how he once performed this very song with Ryu a small smile graced his lips. Shu looked to his left only to find the older man singing along into an invisible microphone. It felt just like it did four years ago, Ryu offered the mike to Shuichi willing him to join in. He hadn't sung this song in years but the lyrics and melody cane flowing from his heart as Ryuichi harmonized.

'I must be dreaming…'

He was sat there in a limo belting out his first debut song with his old idol while his new band watched them in amazement. Suddenly the sound of Hiro's guitar solo filled the confined space

Shu felt like crying, god how much he had missed his best friend. Instead of breaking down Shuichi just kept singing, closing his eyes so not to let any stray tears escape.

The song ended and Ryuichi leapt on him, "You remember! It's like the first concert all over again!" Ryuichi screamed.

"Yeah, I suppose." He took the CD out and returned it to Ryu. "We are at the hospital can you manage?"

"Uh-huh, I'll just call Tohma! I have so much to tell him! BYEEEEEE!" and with that he was gone.

"How can a man like that produce such a voice and have that much energy after being hit by a car?!" Shinya asked.

"Beats me, he's always been like that, come to think of I was the same actually never used to run out of energy…" Shu sighed and closed his eyes, but as soon as he did Yuki's face appeared in his mind. 'I really don't need this now.'

"It was good music for pop Shu! Really catchy, your voice is so adaptable." Daisuke said pecking his boyfriend on the nose.

"Yeah well that was the past; I'll never sing that song again it brings back to many painful memories. Anyways let go we have a plane we can't miss." 'As much as I'd like to.'

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"You okay Lucifer? You seem out of it after meeting Ryuichi."

"Yeah I'm fine it's just made me think that's all."

"Alright guys, Fate's just gone to check everything is ready for you and then we can board okay?" Jamie told them.

"Got 'cha!" Take spoke for all of them.

"Hey Shu-Chan, need me to calm your nerves before flying?" Daisuke asked seductively.

"Hmm I think it might help," Shuichi smiled against his lover's lips, wrapping his arms around the taller mans neck. He let their breath mingle before leaning up to meet his lips. Holding Shuichi's hips Dai brought them closer together, and let himself grind into the smaller man. A small moan escaped Shuichi's lips as he began to deepen the kiss. Pressing harder against his lover's mouth he sneaked his tongue out and traced it along his lips begging for entry to the familiar territory, which of course he was granted.

"God I wish you two would find a freaking room." Complained Shinya in Shuichi's ear trying to disrupt the lovers from each other, but failing miserably.

"And why would that be dear Shin?" Spoke Takeshi as he slid his hand up the front of Shinya's shirt.

"Just so we could also get some privacy…" giggled the red head as he attacked his boyfriend's lips.

A few minutes later, and both couples were lying on a sofa each heatedly making out.

"Can you guys break it up! You never stop making out and we have a flight to catch!" Fate yelled at them, but none of the four made an attempt to move. " WE CANNOT GET ON THE PLANE WITH YOU FOUR EATING EACHOTHERS FACES OFF!!" Still no-one moved. "FINE I'LL JUST HAVE TO USE FORCE!" She reached into her jacket and pulled out her weapon of choice, he trusty whip.

Hearing a maniacal laugh in the background, Shuichi broke away from Dai and looked up.

"Ummm Dai I think we pissed her off."

"Yeah, on the count of 3 run! ...THREE!" The four men jumped and dashed out of the room; unluckily for Take he got caught.

"I can't just leave him!" cried Shin as he turned back only to see his lover being beaten by Fate."

"You have to it's what Take would've wanted." exclaimed Dai.

In the background they could here screams from the drummer.

"What the fuck are you doing you crazy cow!" Take yelled as he broke free and jetted after the others.

"Come back here! I'll teach you to disobey me!"

"We just need to get on the plane then she can't do anything." explained Jamie as he followed the band.

"Why do I feel like I'm in some crazy drama?" shouted Shuichi.

"Quick I can see the exit!"

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Okay there is the re-done version of chap one! Xx

Bickyxx