Melting

A powerful voice rang out, the sinful sting of an electric guitar the loud thumping of drums, and the low tune of a bass draped behind it came blasting from the TV's speakers. The camera panned up the lead singers body, showing off pink and black striped socks ending at her thigh, followed by tight black shorts, a leather vest which was zipped closed just below her collar bone, her arms adorning multiple braclets, on her neck a studded choker, and then the camera zoomed in on her face, oh god that face, he had never witnessed such delicate beauty in such a powerful girl. Pixie short raven locks askew but somehow perfect and bouncing with the bob of her head, her wavey bangs falling into her ice blue eyes which were shaded under long lashes. He wanted to compare her to an angel but realized that she would be more like a fallen angel, she was far from innocent and sweet.

"Syo-chan." Natsuki's voice startled him, he looked over his shoulder to the taller male.

"What is it?" Syo quieried with a sigh.

"Don't you think you're a little too close to the TV?" At the mention Syo realized that he had crawled from his postion on the couch and was nearly on top of the small coffee table just before the television set. He leapt back on to the couch quickly in an attempt to erase the embarssing moment, Natsuki only laughed.

"You really admire this rockstar girl huh? What's her name again?"

"It's Alyx Abernathy!" Syo cried, "how could you not know that? She's only an international sensation!" Natsuki chuckled at his smaller friends response.

"I know who she is, I was only kidding." He turned back to the Tv as the Alyx concert continued, "you seem even more obsessed with her than Ryuuya-sensei."

"I'm not obesessed!" Syo protested.

"Yes," Ai approached from the other side of their room, "yes you are. You're the very definition of obsessed, all you do is listen to her music and watch her movies, most of which aren't even in Japanese."

"They're all subtitled!" Syo growled, "and what do you expect?! She's from England after all."

"Uwaaaaah!" Natsuki cried, "how cute! Syo-chan has a crush!"

"Wha?! No I don't shut up Natsuki!" The taller of the three turned back to the TV.

"Well she's around your age right Syo-chan?" There was silence. "Isn't she?" Natsuki repeated his question while looking over his shoulder.

"Why do you expect me to know that?!" Syo cried.

"Because you do." Ai responded.

"Well come on then, what's her age?" Natsuki questioned once again, Syo was silent for a moment before a growl escaped him and his head dropped in defeat.

"She's sixteen day's younger than I am..."

"Uwaaaah! It's so cute that someone like you has fallen for someone like her!" Natsuki cheered.

"WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!" Syo shouted.

"Ya know, you're little and cute and she's strong and poweful. It's adorable!"

"She's definitely the stronger of the two of you." Ai interjected.

"SHUT UP! BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP!"

"Well at any rate I don't want your obsession bothering her." Ai stated while taking a seat opposite to Syo.

"Bothering her? What do you mean?" Natsuki questioned, "Syo-chan can't bother a girl whose living in England."

"No but he can bother someone whose rooming here." Syo suddenly felt his stomach tighten.

"Ai... What're you saying?"

"Abernathy Alyx-san is coming here. Shinning-san is going to be sponsering her tour in Japan, and requested she room here. He wants to use her for motivational purposes for those becoming lazy in the Master Course, as well as for publicity purposes."

Silence.

"WHAAAAAAAAT?!" Syo yelled, "A-A-Alyx Abernathy is coming to Japan?! To the Master Course?! HERE?!"

"Keep quiet." Ai demanded robtoically, "I believe I just confirmed all of the following questions before you asked. Also, I've been asked to help Abernathy-san around while she's staying here, so she will probably be present through most of her stay."

"Thank you!" Once the trio realized the singing had stopped, and their soon to be guest had begun speaking everyone looked to the Televison and began reading the subtitles automated by the TV. "I'm extremely excited to announce that we will be going on a world wide tour!" Cheers came from the crowd, "we couldn't have gotten this far without our wicked fanbase we appreciate your support!" A stage hand approached the young rockstar, handing her a cool purple guitar which she was quick to strap around her small frame. "So this next song's one I wrote especially for all of you!" She struck a dangerous cord on her guitar allowing it to echo throughout the concert hall, "get ready Japan 'cause we're coming for ya guns blazing!" Her Japanese was flawless.

The flight was torture, all she wanted to do was collapse and so she did once she got into the waiting limo. Alyx along with her bandmates and manager rode silently until she broke the silence.

"I dunno why we're doing a World Wide tour, I'm sure hardly anyone knows me anywhere other than America, it's probably just a waste of money on your part Mr. Zelter." She looked to her manager who mustered up a tired grin.

"Oh Alyx you don't even know how popular you are! Trust me I wouldn't have scheduled this tour if I couldn't profit from it, there are plenty who know you here."

She simply rested her head against the window and allowed herself to doze until the car came to a stop and she was forced to wake up and move... What a pain.

Flashes of light blinded her as soon as she stepped foot outside the car, paparazzi swormed around the group shouting questions at everyone, Alyx and crew were quick to lock themselves behind the gates of the Academy they would be staying at.

"See? I told you." Zelter said, then they were lead into the building.

They were gonna meet in the practice room. Ai, Syo, and Natsuki, had been waiting paitently for the rockstars arrival for only five minutes when the doors to the rehearsel room opened. Everyone stood from their seats as they watched Alyx and her bandmates enter.

Syo was nearly knocked off his feet, he was actually going to meet another one of his idols, he only hopped that this one would be more receptive to him than the last. Alyx had a strong appearance even her vibe was powerful enough to be felt across the room, as she took quick careless steps toward them Syo could tell that she was a force to be reckond with. Her boots clicked together as she stopped just before them.

"Hello everyone! I'm Daniel Zelter, Alyx's manager." A man standing next to Alyx spoke, but when he did it was in English so Syo had no idea what he was saying. Alyx lazy tapped the back of her hand against the mans arm before speaking in Japanese lowly.

"Hey Dumby, try that again in Japanese."

"Ah! My apologies!" The man was clearly exhausted as he introduced himself properly, he was quick to hand his buisness card to Ai and take his leave.

"Hey everyone, I'm Alyx it's nice to meet you." She introduced the rest of her bandmates with a lazy wave of her hand.

"I am Mikaze Ai and I'll be acting as your supervisor throughout your stay here."

"Coolness."

"Hiiiii!" Natsuki sang, "I'm Shinomiya Natsuki but you can call me Na-chan~ I'll be one of your roomates during your stay."

"Na-chan? That's really informal for someone you've just met to call you, are ya sure it's okay?" Alyx's question was sincere, however her expression was lifeless.

"Yes!" Syo stepped forward and did his best to calm his nerves.

"I-I'm Kurusu Syo, I'll be rooming with you also!" He exclaimed as he fumbled mentally to think of something else to say.

"Kurusu-kun then." She said his name... Oh lord she actually spoke to him.

"A-ah you can just call me Syo if you wanna!" She gave him a cool smirk.

"Alrightie then. Hey Syo, I'm really diggin' your style, especially the hat."

"Th-thank you!" Gah! Why did everything he say sound so damn stupid all of a sudden?! More importantly how could this girl be so cool?!

"Uwaaaah! Alyx-chan you're so tiny and cute! I didn't think you'd be so small! You're even tinier than Syo-chan!" Natsuki exclaimed excitedly.

"Huh? Small and cute? Hm... I've never had anyone say that to me before, thanks man."

How in the hell was Natsuki so good at talking to her?!

"Abernathy-san, I'm sure you're tired, we'll show you to our room." Ai stated as he stepped forward, Alyx was about to turn when one of her bandmates spoke up.

"Aye, Dove, didn't you wanna talk to 'em about a song or somethin'?" Alyx scratched the back of her head.

"Right, right, right, thanks for the reminder." Alyx looked back to the trio of boys, "I know that some big name Idols are here and I was wondering if it'd be possible to do a collaboration piece with one of them and maybe have one of your groups open for my concert. Do ya think we can?"

Syo's heart skipped a beat. Alyx wanted to do a collaboration with someone in the Master Couse? It had to be him! It had to be Syo! He had to do it!

"You'll have to speak with Shinning-san about that, but my guess is that he'll agree to that idea since it's give his label more overseas publicity."

Alyx's band was spirited away to their own rooms, leaving Alyx to stroll along with her new roomates, in between Syo and Natsuki.

"Ne, Alyx-chan." The tallest of the groups spoke up, "I noticed earlier you were called Dove." Natsuki pointed out. How did Syo not notice?

"Huh? Oh yeah, my full name's Dove Alyx Abernathy, but I just thought Alyx sounded more like a rock name than Dove. You guys can call me which ever you like though I don't really care."

"Dove-chan~" Natsuki sang, "Oh how cute!" Alyx laughed.

"Exactly, rock isn't supposed to be cute." She laughed again.

"But you are though!" Syo was surprised to find those words coming from his mouth, Alyx turned to him with that signature smirk of hers, he looked away in embarassment.

"Well you're not so bad your self." He felt his hat move and found Alyx removing said hat and placing it on her head, "you got more of these? I think I might steal one from you." She laughed as she tilted the hat to the side, then took it between her fingers and gave it a few swift twirls, she looked to Syo again and chuckled. "Don't look so worried I'm only kidding." She spun his hat once again before tossing it back onto his head.

"N-no it's okay, I mean I don't mind... You can have it if you want." He placed the hat atop her head and she winked at him.

"How cool, looks like I owe ya one now, Syo."

Everytime she opened her mouth Syo began to melt all over again.