Sora: Hey guyz this is my newest story called Secret Quartet. It's about Hinamori Amu, a drummer prodigy, who belongs in a quartet and how she escapes from Europe and goes to Japan to be part of the band "No Soul To Sell" which is lead by none other than her brother Hinamori Kai.
Amu: Yay I'm a drummer prodigy!
Ikuto: Amu's in a quartet?
Sora: Yup just like how you were in an orchestra. By the way Ikuto, can you please do the disclaimer?
Ikuto: Sure, Sora Kiryuu doesn't own anything
Sora: Enjoy!
(Flashback)
Little Amu was in the music store with her brother Kai because he was looking for a good guitar. Kai was 11 while Amu was 9.
"Kai, I don't understand why you want to play guitar when you're already performing the piano in concerts worldwide?" Kai's mothers, Midori complained.
"Don't you see mother? Even if I'm very good at piano I have a natural gift for guitar!" Kai said while strumming an electric guitar. "This one" he said pointing to the guitar he was strumming.
"Alright Kai, if this is what you really want. Amu, do you want a new violin case?" Midori asked her daughter. But she was nowhere in sight. "Amu? AMU! Kai, where's Amu!" Midori screamed.
"What? She's gone?" Kai cried. All of a sudden a drum kit was heard 'Who's playing that? They're really good!' Kai thought walking towards the noise. What he found suprised him. His sister was playing the drums and a lot of people were swarming her, saying many comments about her performance.
"Amu! Amu!" Kai called out. Amu immidiately stopped playing and looked for her brother.
"Nii-san! Look! I making music with these two sticks!" Amu giggled hugging her brother.
"Is she your sister?" The manager asked.
"Yes, why?" Kai asked cautiously. The manager showed a giant grin.
"She's extremely talented in drums. Does she take lessons?" The manager asked.
"No this is the first time she's ever seen a drum kit." Kai said.
"Then I must say, she has a gift for drumming." The manager smiled. Kai was shocked. Not only did he have a gift for a rock-type instrument but his sister too!
"AMU! AMU!" Midori yelled. "THERE YOU ARE! DO YOU KNOW HOW WORRIED I WAS?" she yelled/asked her daughter while hugging her tight.
"I'm sorry mama, I didn't mean to worry you," Amu mumbled.
"It's alright as long as you don't do it again." Midori sighed. Amu nodded and walked with her mother but paused when the manager yelled.
"Hey Amu! You should try playing the drums in bands in the future! You might become famous!" he yelled.
"Don't listen to that nonsense Amu. Just play the violin and you'll become known around the world like your brother" Midori said to her daughter.
"Yes mama.." Amu said looking sad.
That was the last time Amu ever touched a drum kit.
(End of Flashback)
Amu POV
The sound of clapping reached my arms as I played the last note of the piece. I opened my eyes to see millions of people clapping and throwing roses at me. I bow with my group and I look them. They all look very exhausted but they manage to give me a small smile. I smile back and thanked everyone for coming to see us. I removed my mask as we exited the stage. I carefully put my black violin back in its case and plop comfortedly down on a couch that was the closest to me.
I sigh as I rest my head on the neck rest. Let me introduce myself, my name is Hinamori Amu. I have pink hair and honey gold eyes. And yes my hair colour is natural! I'm age 19 and a violinist that plays at many concerts. I perform with 3 other people and together we make a music group called the SECRET QUARTET. We sometimes play classical pieces together but mostly play rock songs by Linkin Park or songs from Three Days Grace.
The oldest of our group is Inoue Tekirai. He's 21 years old and a violinst like myself. He's been my childhood friend ever since I was 7. He has slick black hair and amazing ruby red eyes. Then there's Suzuki Ren, he's 20 years old and a violist. His twin brother, Suzuki Len is also 20 years old and plays the cello. Both of them have messy silver hair but Ren has lavender eyes while Len has icy blue eyes. These two were my brother's bestfriends in highschool. My brother is Hinamori Kai. He left our family to become famous when he finished highschool. I haven't seen him after that.
My brother was a prodigy in playing the guitar but even with that talent he only performed at piano concerts. Then he suddenly disappeared one day. Though I did see him again playing in Los Angeles. But this time he was in a band called "No Soul To Sell". I tried contacting him many times but he never answered my calls. I then decided to quit being in the quartet and leave to find my brother in Japan. Today was my last performance before I stopped playing the violin.
Normal POV
"Hey guys" Amu called while tuning her violin.
"Yeah Amu?" They all asked.
"I've decided to quit the group" Amu said putting her violin in its case.
"What? Why!" They yelled.
"I've decided that I don't want to hold back my dreams anymore. My mother forced me and my brother to play classical instruments even when we both specialize in rock type of instruments. I've decided that I want to become a professional drummer and find my brother" Amu confessed. She looked down and waited for the yelling to start, it never happened though. Amu felt someone touch her shoulder. She looked up and saw Tekirai smiling sadly at her.
"We understand Amu and we hope the best for you" Tekirai said, wrapping his arms around her in a tight embrace. Amu blushed but returned the hug.
"Thank you" She whispered into Tekirai's ear.
"Ahem" Two people coughed. Amu looked up and saw Ren and Len crossing their arms and looking at her. She giggled and gave them a big bear hug.
"Don't think I forgot about you two!" Amu smiled.
"Just remember to come visit us alright?" They both said at the same time.
"Of course!" Amu giggled.
Suddenly Tekirai walked up to Amu and gave her a silver chain. Amu looked at him with questioning eyes.
"It's a charm bracelet," Tekirai said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "I already collected some charms from other musicians that we've performed with."
He reached into his pocket and grabbed a blue velvet box. He opened it up and showed Amu the charms inside. "There's a red heart from Ran, the pianist, a blue spade from Miki, the clarinetist, a green clover from Suu, the harpist, and a yellow diamond from Dia, the flutist." As Tekirai said each one he added it to the bracelet. He also took another charm from his pocket. It was a white violin like his own. "And this one is from me."
"Oh my god, it looks just like your violin!" Amu laughed.
"Exactly and I think those two also have something to give you," Tekirai said beckoning for the twins to come closer. Ren and Len reached into their pockets and pulled out their own charms. Ren added a lavender coloured viola to Amu's bracelet, while Len added an icy blue cello.
"We were supposed to give you this on your birthday but I guess we can't anymore," Len mumbled.
Amu looked at them and chuckled, "It's alright guys. It's not like I'm gonna die today. I'll come back and visit you when I have a break. So stay strong for me alright?" Amu comforted hugging Ren and Len.
"Okay be safe alright? And if there's a guy harrassing you, kick their balls!" the twins yelled at the same time.
"For sure!" Amu laughed.
*Time Skip* - Midori on phone/Amu on phone
"Oh this is not going to be pretty." Amu said to herself. She slowliy dialed a number and let it ring a few times before the other person answered.
"Hello?"
"Hello mama? I need to tell you something."
"What is it Amu?"
"I've decided to quit the quartet"
"What!"
"Listen mama I know you're very disappointed but I get to choose decisions for my life and there's nothing you can do to stop me."
The line was quiet for a while but Midori answered back.
"Alright Amu. I'll let you give up the quartet. I just hope you're making the right choice"
"Yes it is. This has been my dream ever since I was small and I plan to live it."
"Alright then, good bye Amu and good luck"
"Thanks...mama" Amu said before hanging up.
Present Time - Amu POV
I was walking aimlessly on the street looking for a place to eat. I looked ay my clothes. "I'll probably have to start getting new clothes soon" I said to myself. I was wearing a white long sleeve with a black t-shirt with white swirls over it. My skinny jeans were a bit ripped from being over worn. I wore some black Jordans to match. I didn't carry anything with me except my wallet, my violin with a picture of me and the quartet, and my customized drumsticks. I looked at my wrist, I still have the charms I got from the guys too. I sighed, "I really miss them". When I finally found a restaurant I checked my wallet to see how much money I had. $0.
"GREAT! JUST GREAT!" I yelled angrily. People who were walking by gave me strange looks. I sighed and walked to a fountain then took out my black violin. I started to play Devil's Trill by Tartini, one of the songs I performed with my group. As I finished playing the last note, a roar of applause graced my ears.
There were people who passed by and flicked a coin or two into my violin case. I thanked them after and walked away. When I counted my money, it equaled up to appoximately 500 dollars. I grinned and went inside a mall where I found a sushi stand. I had myself a mini feast. While I was eating I overheard some people talking behind me.
"Hey did you hear? "No Soul To Sell" is having drummer audition because their old drummer had to quit because of his family" Some girl said.
"No way! When?" The other girl said.
"Today at the other side of the mall! The auditions are happening right now!" The girl said.
I immediately sprung up from my seat, slung my violin onto my back, and dashed out the door. From afar I could see a lineup of guys waiting to enter a tent outside of the mall. I quietly made my way through them without them noticing until I came up to the front of the line. The guy in the front waited and then after a few minutes when a dude ran out, he told me to go in. Before I entered, I put a black baseball cap on to hide my hair and shifted it down a bit so no one could see my eyes.
"I hope Kai's here" I thought. My heartbeat increased rapidly as I entered through the double doors.
Normal POV
Amu put her white violin case down so that it leaned on the wall, and walked towards the stage where the drum kit was. She sat down on the seat and looked at the judges. She saw a tall dude with brown hair and green eyes, a hot dude with blue hair and indigo eyes to match, and finally a lean dude with dark red hair and aqua green eyes. 'There you are Kai' Amu thought.
"Alright first question, what's your name?" The brunette asked.
"Aren't you supposed to introduce yourself before you ask for another person's name?" She asked.
"Don't you know our names?" The blue haired guy asked.
"Obviously I wouldn't be asking if I already knew," Amu rolled her eyes.
"Well I'm Souma Kukai" The brunette introduced with a goofy grin.
"Tsukiyomi Ikuto" Was all that the blue haired guy said.
"And I'm Hinamori Kai" The redhead said.
"That's cool." Amu said coolly.
"So are you copying this from a song or making it up as you go?" Ikuto asked.
"Making it up as I go" Amu said simply.
"Alright well you can pick up the sticks in front of you and start to play," Kai said.
Amu smirked, "I already have my own" she said reaching into her pocket for her-well actually Kai's customized drum sticks that he gave her. All 3 guys lifted their eyebrows, especially Kai when he spotted the sticks. Amu started to play a simple beat, then it went average, then complicated, then finally almost impossible to do. When she was finished she put her sticks back into her pocket and stood up.
The guys' except Kai's jaw dropped. "NO WAY! HOW IS THIS PERSON SO PRO! HE'S ALMOST AS GOOD AS RYUU!" Was running through their heads. (A/N Ryuu was there old drummer)
"You pass!" Ikuto exclaimed. Kai then called Amu to come to the table to sign some papers and documents to join the band. He sat up from his spot and walked in front of the table to shake Amu's hand. When he took a hold of Amu's hand he pulled her forward and ripped the cap right off her head. Long bubblegum pink hair spilled out. Kukai's jaw dropped, Ikuto's eyes widened, and Kai smirked.
"So it was you afterall Amu" Kai said.
"Aww I'm already found out? What gave me away?" Amu asked.
"First off, a bit of your hair was sticking out of your cap and who else do I know with pink hair? Second was when you didn't want to tell your name, and finally those drum sticks you were using. I know I gave you those for your 15th birthday along with a matching drum kit. They were customized with our band logo specifically for you," Kai stated, matter-of-factly.
"Wow didn't know you cared so much about me nii-san" Amu teased.
"Well obviously I have to watch out for my little sister, I mean you always used to trip on air when you were little I can't imagine what would happed now that you're grown up" Kai chuckled.
Amu puffed her cheeks, "Whatever" she said crossing her arms and looking away.
"I'm just kidding. Come on, why don't you give your big brother a hug?" Kai asked.
Amu sighed but reluctantly hugged her older brother.
"Ok I'm confused right now. Kai, you know this girl?" Kukai asked.
"Care to explain Kai?" Ikuto asked.
"Oh right! Kukai, Ikuto, this is my little sister Amu" Kai introduced while slinging a lazy arm on Amu's shoulder.
"Hey. I'm Kai's sister, Hinamori Amu." Amu grinned.
"Well this has become an interesting chain of events" Ikuto said.
"Yup! So please take care of me!" Amu smiled.
"By the way Amu, how did you get here from Europe? I mean didn't it cost you anything?" Kai asked.
"Yeah but I got a lot of money in my wallet" Amu smiled.
"Oh and also, what happened to the quartet?" Kai asked. Ikuto ears perked up.
"Quartet?" Ikuto asked.
"Yeah, Amu used to be part of a quartet in Europe. She plays the violin like you Ikuto!" Kai said.
"You play the violin?" Amu asked suprised.
"Yup this is my violin," Ikuto said bringing a white violin like Amu's and putting it on the desk.
"Wow! My case is white too!" Amu said bringing her own white case and showing it to Ikuto.
"I think we'll get along quite well" Ikuto smiled.
"Hey what about me? Is there anything similar between me and Amu?" Kukai asked.
"Well I know that both of you used to be soccer captains." Kai said in a thinking position.
"YOU WERE A SOCCER CAPTAIN!" Both Amu and Kukai exclaimed pointing to each other.
"Indeed, Kukai coached Seiyo High's Soccer Team while Amu coached Tenshi High's Soccer Team." Kai said.
"I feel a surge of competition coming on," Kukai said.
"Funny I do too" Amu smirked.
"Alright kids you can do that later. Right now we need to introduce Amu to Yuu" Kai said.
"Oh yea! Come on Amu, I'm sure he'll be excited to meet you!" Kukai said grabbing Amu's hand and racing out of the tent.
"I swear sometimes I feel like I'm working with children" Kai sighed.
"I know what you mean man, I feel the say way" Ikuto said putting a hand on Kai's shoulder. Kai and Ikuto shot after Amu and Kukai and walked with them to their manager's office.
"So I guess you're officially in the band, huh Amu?" Kai chuckled.
"Yup! It's like a dream come true!" Amu smiled.
"Heh, well this is no dream, you're really in the band and since I'm the leader I guess I should say those 7 magic words," Kai said. Amu tilted her head in confusion.
"Welcome to "No Souls To Sell" Amu!" Kai grinned.
Yup those really are 7 magic words.
Sora: OK so not that exciting but hey it'll be better in the next chapters. Oh and if you want to know what the guys in the Quartet look like, just visit my profile.
Amu: I'm so cool~ And I have a brother!
Kai: Ya! A sexy one!
Sora: Ewww didn't need to hear that. By the way I've decided on making an enemy band. So the first 5 people to message me or review will be in my story!
Ikuto: PLZ REVIEW!