SYMPHONIA: by Asuka Tenjou
Note: More like a sketch of a fic I would like to write… if you are wondering what is happening to my little Knight Natsuki, I will update it soon, just having trouble with some parts of the plot so I needed some time to do some brain storming and I have college entrance exams soon so, after the 11th of June you can bet that I will be updating like a maniac! (Back to fast updates hehe)
First song: Introductions
Her eyes closed as the song finished. Everyone in the karaoke room couldn't help but ogle stupidly at the amazing show she had given them.
"That was awesome Fujino-san!" said an orange haired girl
"Ookini Tokiha-san"
"Seriously would have thought that the ex-Kaichou would sing so well something that isn't enka. OW! WHAT WAS THAT FOR?"
"Nao! Don't say that!" Mai said removing the elbow she had used to stab Nao's side.
"Hell but it's true!"
"I heard you were accepted to sing in a band as lead Fujino-san" said a woman with short black hair
"Yes, although I would prefer to sing a different style but… it is certainly a great opportunity for me."
"Can I see the card?"
"Here you go Chie" Shizuru handed a small business card to Chie who upon seeing the name her mouth dropped.
"Sy-Symphonia! You're singing for Symphonia?"
"Ara is Chie familiar with the group?"
Everyone in the room gasped. "It's like the coolest band ever!"
"Yea but they haven't been singing lately…"
"Who cares! Fujino is gonna sing for them!"
Shizuru took the business card back from Chie and looked at it. Her mother had obtained this job for her. Despite her father's wishes for her to inherit the Fujino Corporation, Shizuru's dream had always been to sing. Her mother respected that and had offered all of her support. Thought Shizuru wasn't a big fan of pop/rock bands, she had to accept after all the trouble her mother went through on convincing her father.
"So when are you going to start?" the question snapped Shizuru out of her mind.
"I am going to meet the band tomorrow."
"Sweet" said Nao dreamily. "I would die to meet the band…"
"Hell they are so awesome… I've been to one of their concerts I swear it was like their music takes you elsewhere."
The ex Kaichou watched her friend's reactions quite surprised.
(The next day)
Shizuru came out of the black car as felt a pleasant breeze on her face. The first thing she saw was the ocean in the horizon and smelt the salty air.
"Welcome Fujino-san" said a woman with short black hair and amber colored eyes "My name is Ayukawa Misaki, your new manager."
"It is a pleasure to meet you Ayukawa-san" Shizuru responded with a short bow
"Please…" she said waving her hand to tell Shizuru that formality wasn't needed. "I'm sorry we have to walk, but it is much easier to show you around the buildings in which we will be working in this way." She started walking and the ex Kaichou followed "You see, one will be the main building, in which we will have meetings about the current records, and then we have the studio where we will record all the songs and rehearse…"
"Misaki-san!" a woman was running towards them her face with a clear expression of panic
"What's wrong Anh?"
"We lost her…"
"Again!" Misaki face palmed "Fine I'll help you… erm, Fujino-san would you mind heading to the studio on your own?"
Shizuru shook her head slightly amused by the situation.
"Down the road near that big hotel called 'Seven Stars'" Misaki said urgently following Anh towards the opposite direction.
Her crimson eyes followed their disappearing figures for a moment and she decided to move towards the studio. But soon a soft melody reached her ears.
I wished as a little girl to dream like anyone
And that is when you suddenly came along…
You opened a door to many worlds
So unlike my own
You took my hand and held it tight
To protect me with all your might
Shizuru followed the source of the sound to find a woman slightly younger than her singing while sitting in sand watching the ocean, her raven blue hair fluttering with the salty breeze.
But now you're gone…
And I'm alone…
All my fears...
And silent tears are coming back to me…
Now I don't….
Know who I am…
All lost, hope we fought, and is just simply
Gone, all forgot…
Shizuru approached the woman carefully, her heart shrinking slightly due to the melancholy that the blue haired woman was putting in the song
As you dream, in wonderland
I stay here in this hell
Oh I wish I could dream as well
Even if it's a nightmare…
Suddenly the younger woman noticed Shizuru's presence and startled turned around. Her crimson eyes widened as she saw a pair of deep emerald eyes staring back at her.
"Ara, Kannin Na, it wasn't my intention to eavesdrop…"
The woman didn't reply but got up and started to walk towards the main road.
"I have to say that was a beautiful song…"
The blunette stopped her walking for a few seconds and left without a single word. Was she crying?
Realizing she had wasted too much time she rushed towards the studio.
"No, she like disappeared without a trace… Ah Fujino-san sorry about before" apologized Misaki with a worried face as soon as she noticed Shizuru
"It's ok Ayukawa-san"
Her eyes darted around the studio; it was an enormous room with a small stage. This must be where they practice for the concerts…
"Fujino-san let me introduce you" Said Misaki beckoning over a small group of people who were in the back of the room.
"This is Kaito, the drummer, he's known as the King" a spiky haired guy with sunglasses raised his hand when he was addressed "Osh!"
"This is Jeanne, our bass, known as the Queen" a woman with violet long hair and sweet blue eyes gave her a simple smile.
"And this is our guitarist Ryû, he's known as the Jack." Misaki concluded finally pointing at a man with messy black hair and light brown eyes who nodded when Misaki pointed him out.
"Everyone this is our new vocalist, Shizuru Fujino, our new Ace of hearts."
Shizuru looked at everyone dedicating them a shy smile. So everyone has names from cards...
"Ace huh?" said Kaito pacing around Shizuru looking at her closely "Ouch!" Jeanne had slapped the back of his head
"Kaito that's not very polite!"
"Sorry Fujino"
"Shizuru is fine"
"Whoa! She has a Kyoto accent! That is so cool!" Kaito said pointing at her and looking at Ryû for his approval, but he merely shrugged at the remark.
"Sorry Fu—Shizuru-san but Ryû isn't the talkative type." Jeanne whispered apologetically. Jeanne reminds me of Tokiha-san…
"Where is our other ace?" asked Kaito nervously pacing unable to stay still, Jeanne shook her head and looked at Misaki who did the same.
"She'll come by… meanwhile Fujino san would you like to show us you ability?"
Shizuru nodded and followed Misaki to the stage. Luckily Shizuru had been expecting this, which was the main reason she had hung out with Mai and company to the karaoke.
"What song would you like to sing?"
"Unrequited by Kiyohime"
Misaki raised an eyebrow but said nothing as the music started to play.
Shizuru gripped her microphone tightly between her hands, slightly nervous.
Walking on the a closed pavement
Oh I could have I ever learned?
Oh please take me away
For my sin runs deep
As I lost my sanity
For such wrong reasons
Is it not loving the cure?
Oh, please don't hate me
I did it all for you
I wish to protect none but you
But you ran away as a wild beast would
And I rampaged as the demons took
Everything that controlled me
And kept me sane
Oh please love me, love me in the same way…
Eventually the song ended and everyone looked at Shizuru amazed. "That was wonderful Fujino-san!"
"Yeah you rocked!" said Kaito punching the air with his fist
Ryû gave a nod of approval and Jeanne smiled clapping her hands gently
"Why did you pick that song?"
"I felt it had some familiarity with me…"
"Ah well..." Misaki's eyes wandered to a spot behind Shizuru "There you are!" she yelled suddenly causing most people to turn around.
Out from the shadows came a beautiful woman, with raven blue hair and deep emerald eyes.
"Fujino-san this is Natsuki Kuga, our main vocalist, known as the Ace of Spades."
It's the woman from before…
"Nice to meet you Kuga-san" Shizuru extended a hand but Natsuki ignored it causing the Kyoto beauty to retrieve it as soon as she meet with her hostile gaze.
"Natsuki, this is your new partner, Shizuru Fujino, the ace of hearts."
"I don't need a partner." She said curtly.
"Look Natsuki" said the worried manager trying to make her star see reason "You need to sing in that concert"
"I said… I'm not singing with anyone."
"Look…"
Natsuki glared at her manager that caused Misaki to disrupt her sentence.
"Well, no worries!" Kaito barged in between the two "It'll all be better when we know each other more at the celebration right?"
"Celebration?" Shizuru asked politely
"We are celebrating 20 years of this studio next weekend." Jeanne explained while giving a sideways glance at Natsuki "You are welcome to come, since you are part of the group" she smiled politely which calmed Shizuru a bit.
Natsuki was going to retaliate to the remark when she was stopped by a hand on her shoulder, she looked up to see the owner of the hand and saw Ryû shaking his head. The blunette calmed down. Ara, they seem to have an interesting relationship. Thought Shizuru noticing both of them.
"Misaki!"
"What's wrong now Anh?"
The woman seemed taken aback "How do you know it's bad?"
"Well every time you come to me, something bad has happened so I just assumed it would be" the manager let out a nervous laugh
"It's about the celebration; there has been a problem with the catering…"
Misaki sighed and followed Anh
"Ok so we are done for now." Said Jeanne beckoning all of them, Shizuru was about to follow when suddenly something pulled her back. Startled she turned around and her eyes met with an intense green.
"Look here newbie." Said Natsuki in a menacing tone "Don't get too comfortable. You will never be accepted by me and I will do what it takes to get you out. You got it?"
Shizuru would have usually controlled herself in this situation but somehow her feelings over took her "I don't know why you dislike me so much" she hissed "But I will sing in this band whether you like it or not." What am I saying?
"We'll see about that" Natsuki said letting Shizuru go and pushing her forward slightly towards the door. Shizuru left without a backward glance. This just great…
Natsuki came out of the studio last, and it was her time to be taken by surprise when a pair of strong hands dragged her to a corner of the hallway.
"What the-! Ryû?"
Ryû looked at her seriously. "She didn't do anything, don't pay it on her."
The blunette fought to get out of his grip but his hands remained firm. "We need her… and we need you…" Natsuki stopped fighting and looked into his brown eyes. "If you don't want to sing for yourself… sing for her, okay?"
He let go of the woman as she stormed out of the hallway.
"So how was it?" Asked Mai eagerly "Did you meet them?"
"Yes I did" Shizuru replied doing her best to not let her true emotions show on her face.
"Did you meet Queen? And Jack?"
"Oh yea Jack is so cool… I totally dig the mysterious quiet type…" said a dreamy Nao
"I prefer Spade…" Shizuru's attention fixed on Chie's remark "She is like a goddess of hotness…" Chie started to drool and Aoi gave her a smack on the head "Though I have to admit Spade is awesome…" She isn't what you think…
"I like King… cheerful type!" said Mikoto pretending to be hitting drums
"That reminds me…" Mai went out of the living room and brought a DVD "Their last concert!"
Everyone in the room cheered except Shizuru who mentally groaned.
"Ready guys?" Mai pushed the disk in and played it.
There was a huge dome, with thousands of people; on the stage you could see the band getting ready for next song. The word "Symphonia" repeating itself on the screen behind them.
"This is Spade and Clover! I want to dedicate this song to all of those who helped me get here. Thank you!" said a blue haired girl with a big smile unlike the person she had met a few hours ago.
"Hit it!" said a blond woman that Shizuru didn't recognize
Release me! Let go of my chains
Let me flutter so freely
I'll break every single restraint
I'll kiss you every day!
As the two women sang, Shizuru noticed something strange, the blond woman and Natsuki were completely in sync, their voices mixing into a beautiful symphony, their bodies moving freely but anticipating each other's moves. This performance was so hypnotizing that even the crowd in the video had stopped cheering and became silent. No one dared to make a sound; they only watched like snakes to a flute this strange melody.
When the song ended there was a few minutes of silence and then, the loudest cheering ever heard in history.
"That is all for tonight! Thank you very much!" both of the singers bowed as the a curtain fell upon the stage blocking the stars from view as people chanted "ENCORE ENCORE"
"Oh I remember this…" said Chie in a low voice "it was the day that…" suddenly realizing what Chie meant everyone in the room looked at Shizuru with a worried face.
"What is it?" she said calmly raising an eyebrow
"You noticed that there was a blond woman singing next to spade right?" it was a rhetorical question so Shizuru remained silent allowing Chie to continue "That was the ace of clovers… after this concert… she died…"
Shizuru's crimson eyes widened. So… maybe the reason Natsuki hates me so much is because she sees me as her replacement?
OMAKE:
Asuka: Finally a fic that doesn't involve love at first sight!
Shizuru: Ara, how unromantic
