The intense, rapid beat of the drums sent the kids in the crowd into a frenzy. Suddenly in the middle of the venue a huge circle opened up when a group of boys started running into each other. A huge mosh pit broke out and many girls began to shriek as some went flying backwards. The crowd gave way as a blue haired boy with deep blue eyes to match, pushed through the mass of people to make his way to the mosh pit. The boy was strong for his age, not to mention that he barely showed it. You would laugh if someone told you he was dangerous, but if you were an acquaintance of his you knew better. The crowd gave way easily for him as he pushed through. Once he broke through the barrier between the pit and him, he jumped in and headed in the general flow of the bodies, bumping into everyone as he went along. When the song ended everyone in the pit came to halt only to start up again when the next song began.

"Fuck!" The boy said after someone knocked him in the head causing him to bite his lip giving him an unsightly fat lip.

"Mom is not going to like this." he whined as he made his was to the back, while brushing off his black dickies. Squatting, he fixed the laces of his converse taking in the crowd at the same time when he noticed a girl with short, pale, blonde hair flared out just above her shoulders. The boy admitted that the girl was quite stunning when he noticed her shirt which read "Banana Republic".

"Ugh, people like her shouldn't be here."

"Tell me about it bro." A tall boy with black hair styled in liberty spikes next to him said. He extended his hand toward the blue haired boy and said, " Hi, my name is Andrew." The boy regarded him for a moment before extending his hand in sign of peace and gasped Andrew's hand.

"Toshiro."

"I mean look at her! She is wearing sandals. She is just looking to get stepped on. I bet she has never even heard of A.F.I before."

"Most likely." Toshiro agreed. He glanced at the blonde girl one more time before turning to Andrew next to him. Andrew observed him for a moment before speaking.

"Have I seen u before? You look somewhat familiar."

'

Oh my god, there is no way he could recognize me!!!.' Quickly Toshiro thought something up that would be believable.

"Uh did you see Bad Religion last month?"

"Yeah, that must have been where I've seen you before." Toshiro silently released the breath he had been holding. 'That was close.' The two boys turned their attention to the stage as a huge display occurred announcing the arrival of A.F.I. as they took the stage. Grinning at the other boy Toshiro took off for the pit once the band had started their set.

After the show Toshiro stumbled out of the venue heaving for breath. He took in the cold night air with greedy gulps while he headed for his car parked in the lot beside the venue.

"Let go you great oaf!!!" Toshiro turned to the source of the scream and headed in that direction. When he got closer he noticed the blonde girl he had seen earlier backed up against the wall and a man holding onto her arm.

"Why don't you respect the lady's pleas and let her go." The man jerked his head in order to look at the boy who addressed him.

"Mind your own business kid."

"Fat chance old man."

"You disrespectful little punk!"

"Punk and proud of it, now let her go." The man let the girl go harshly and she hit the wall with great force. Toshiro gritted his teeth, then lunged at the man punching him square across the jaw. The man staggered back a foot before regaining his feet then tried to deliver a roundhouse kick to Toshiro's torso, but the boy nimbly jumped out of the way then kicked the man in the back. Furious, the man started punching fiercely. The blue haired boy managed to block all but one of the throws, not moving an inch when the man's fist knocked him in the stomach.

"Ugh… that one was lucky. You won't get another shot in." Toshiro moved so quickly the man didn't know what hit him till he was flat on his back, his jaw hurting like hell. Toshiro jumped past the man and grabbed the girls arm.

"C'mon, lets go before he regains his feet. If I get in another fight and someone finds out about it I'm done for." He brought her back to the front of the venue where many people were still wandering around.

"What are you doing here? You don't belong here, at least it doesn't look like it."

"Who says I have to look a certain way to go anywhere?"

"First show isn't it?" He smirked and she blushed a bit.

"Yeah, one of my friends brought me. When she told me I couldn't wear this it was already too late."

"Where is your friend?"

"I don't know, we were supposed to meet at the car after the show if we got separated."

"I see, what's your name?"

"Kira. I'm afraid I didn't catch your name."

"Oh, sorry. My name is Toshiro."

"Thank you for rescuing me back there, I don't think I've ever been rescued before. I hope you aren't hurt?"

"Naw I'm alright, don't worry about it. Well I guess I'll help u find your friend in case that guy comes back."

"That is very kind of you."

"The first rescue attempt would have been pointless if it happened again."

"True…"

"So…" Toshiro began, "do you live in the Sanc Kingdom?"

"No I'm just visiting, my father does business here."

"Then how did you end up here if your father only does business?"

"My friend and I used to go to the same boarding school until my father pulled me out after only a year. Later she moved away to the Sanc Kingdom."

"Oh I see. Do you know what time it is?" Kira looked down at her watch flipping her wrist to get a good view.

"It is, uh…11:45."

"Oh my god, I gotta go. If my parents even found out that I left the house I'm dead. Here take this." From out of nowhere he produced a silver dagger, the hilt wrapped in red silk with rubies and sapphires embedded in the hilt.

"Uh, how will I get this back to you?" Again out of nowhere he produced a pen and paper and wrote down his screen name.

"If you don't have the internet I'm sure you know someone who does. Protect yourself with this blade. Don't be afraid to use it. It was nice meeting you but I really have to go in less you want to return a dead man's dagger. Bye." Toshiro bolted as fast as he could toward his car, hopped in, started the ignition and sped out of there as fast as he could. 'Oh my god, if they find me gone I don't even want to think about what they will do to me!' Silently he parked his car outside the gates where he had left it that afternoon so he could sneak out that night. Turning off the ignition he got out and stashed the keys in many of his hidden pockets. Getting a running start he headed toward the high fence guarding the palace from intruders. Toshiro landed soundlessly on the other side, thankful for all the training he had gone through as a child and pre-teen. Contrary to his mother's beliefs, his father wanted him to be trained in case of an emergency. Quickly scanning the grounds he bolted across the grass and right past two armed guards who hadn't noticed a thing. Toshiro knew where every video camera and censer was located. He made it to the edge of the huge palace unseen and began to climb the side stealthily. Once safely on the balcony five stories up he took a breath before opening the doors leading into a dark room.

'Thank god, I'm safe for now.' Toshiro thought as he pulled off his shoes and collapsed into bed.