Bohemian Pretty Cure! Chapter 2: To the Beat of My Own Drum, a pretty cure fanfic

Bohemian Pretty Cure

Episode 2: To the Beat of My Own Drum

Sitting on her bed, Fuyuko looked at the strange catlike creature—fairy, she corrected herself—who she had met the day before.

"So, you still haven't exactly explained what a Pretty Cure is, Figaro."

"Pretty Cure are legendary warriors, who defend the fairy realms and fight evil," Figaro said. "There have been a number of teams in the past, including one that saved Major Land, my homeland." He paused. "You said your mother told you about Major Land."

Fuyuko nodded. "When I was a little girl, Mom told me stories about four girls named Melody, Rhythm, Beat, and Muse, and how they saved a place called Major Land from the forces of Minor Land. Are you saying they were real? And that they were Pretty Cure?"

Surprise crossed Figaro's face. "Yes. But how could your mother have known about them?"

"Because I was one of them."

Caught off guard, Fuyuko turned to see her mother standing in the doorway. "What?!"

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

(Intro: We Will Rock You [Pretty Cure Mix])

Pretty Cure! Pretty Cure! Let's Rock!

Buddy you're a boy, make a big noise

Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday

You got mud on your face, you big disgrace

Kickin' your can all over the place

We will, we will, rock you

Pretty Cure! Pretty Cure! Let's Rock!

Buddy you're a young man, hard man

Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday

You got blood on your face, you big disgrace

Waving your banner all over the place

We will, we will, rock you

Pretty Cure! Pretty Cure! Let's Rock!

Buddy you're an old man, poor man

Pleadin' with your eyes, gonna make you some peace someday

You got mud on your face, you big disgrace

Somebody better put you back into your place

We will, we will, rock you

Pretty Cure!

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"Y-you were a Pretty Cure, Mom?"

"Technically, I still am," Hibiki replied. "Though it's more of a part-time thing now." She looked over at Figaro. "So, you're from Major Land. How's Hummy doing?"

"She's doing well," Figaro answered. "I actually ran into her just before I came here. She's planning to join me soon." He cleared his throat. "But I digress. Seeing as how you were a Pretty Cure, and you know about Major Land, you must be one of the Suite Pretty Cures."

"I was Cure Melody," Hibiki affirmed. "So why exactly is a new team needed? Is Major Land in trouble again?"

"Not exactly. You see, Minor Land—that is, King Mephisto and Noise—were manipulated into causing the events you're familiar with. The Killer Queen, the person who is indirectly responsible has made her way here, determined to conquer this planet."

"You and that Sheffi guy both mentioned her," Fuyuko recalled. "Who exactly is she?"

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"I'm quite disappointed in you, Sheffi."

The speaker was a majestic looking woman, with long black hair and alabaster skin. She wore a glamorous red gown, with black high-heeled shoes and elbow-length gloves. Her blood-red lips were curled in a frown.

This was Sida, the Killer Queen, who ruled the Unity Court with an iron fist. Once upon a time, she had ruled the planet Salbura as well, until her subjects rebelled, aided by a pair of Pretty Cure warriors. Since then, she'd travelled to numerous planets, attempting to conquer them through proxies. Each time, Pretty Cure warriors had driven her away. When she reached Earth, she had begun to run out of patience. In fact, she'd manipulated not one, but two separate proxies to try and conquer Earth on her behalf. Now, she'd finally had enough, deciding that she and the Unity Court would have to claim Earth themselves.

"I didn't think they'd show up so soon, my queen." Sheffi looked up at the high-tech throne. "I-I assure you, I had no intention of letting that cat slip through my fingers and awaken Pretty Cure."

"Oh, I believe you," Queen Sida responded. "That's why you're still alive."

She stood abruptly, holding out a hand. A crystal ball floated towards her, landing in her open palm.

"Your mission is now twofold. First, crush this new Pretty Cure, and prevent any more from awakening. Second, seek out the notes to the Victory Anthem."

"The Victory Anthem?" inquired Sheffi.

"Yes," Sida answered. "I am certain that it will be of tremendous aid to us. Should we acquire all the notes, our chances of victory will rise dramatically." Her eyes narrowed. "Although the same goes for Pretty Cure."

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"I really hope Rika-chan's a Pretty Cure," Fuyuko said as she finished packing her bag. "I don't really like the idea of keeping the fact that I'm a Pretty Cure a secret from her, even though I get why I have to."

"You two are pretty close, then?"

"Yeah." Fuyuko looked outside, a faraway expression on her face. "My mom and her mom are childhood friends. We grew up next door to each other." She sighed. "If there's one friend I can count on, it's her."

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

As they rode the bus to school, Fuyuko and Rika talked about regular things like they usually did. However, Rika noticed that her friend seemed lost.

"What's going on, Fuyuko-chan? You look like you got something important on your mind."

Fuyuko looked up. "Have you...ever had a secret? One you wanted to share, but couldn't for some reason?"

"Uh, no. Not really." Rika put a hand on her friend's shoulder. "Something you wanna tell me?"

"I wish I could," Fuyuko answered. "But..."

"Hey, c'mon. We're friends, aren't we?"

"Yeah. That's why I want to tell you. And if I could..." Fuyuko drifted off. "...That's weird."

"What is?" asked Rika.

"There's this song in my mind," Fuyuko answered. "I don't know where it came from, but I think...I think it fits what's going on."

(You're My Best Friend: Fuyuko, Rika)

Fuyuko: Ooh, you make me live,

Whatever this world can give to me

It's you, you're all I see

Ooh, you make me live now honey

Ooh, you make me live

Ooh, you're the best friend

That I ever had

I've been with you such a long time

You're my sunshine, and I want you to know

That my feelings are true

I really love you,

Oh, you're my best friend

Fuyuko & Rika: Ooh, you make me live

Rika: Ooh, I've been wandering round

But I still come back to you

In rain or shine,

You've stood by me girl

I'm happy at home

You're my best friend

Fuyuko & Rika: Ooh, you make me live

Fuyuko: Whenever this world is cruel to me

I got you to help me forgive

Ooh, you make me live now, honey,

Ooh, you make me live

Rika: You're the first one

When things turn out bad,

You know I'll never be lonely

You're my only one

And I love the things

I really love the things that you do

Ooh, you're my best friend

Fuyuko & Rika: Ooh, you make me live

I'm happy at home

You're my best friend

Oh, oh, you're my best friend

Ooh, you make me live

You're my best friend

Hearts feeling lighter, the two girls walked through the school gate, just as the first bell rang.

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

After school, Rika headed down to the soccer field for practice. Fuyuko followed her, still wondering whether or not to tell her friend about Pretty Cure. Unbeknownst to either of the two girls, they were being observed by Sheffi, who stood by a tree some distance away.

"Look at them," he thought scornfully, watching the students play. "They have no idea that soon, Queen Sida will rule over them, and the rest of the planet as—eh?"

Out of the corner of his eye, the Unity Court general had seen a small object resembling a music note float by.

"Could it be?" he wondered aloud. "If I'm not mistaken, that note is magical, perhaps even part of the Victory Anthem." His eyes narrowed. "I must capture it!"

With that, he put his hands together before drawing them apart. A black diamond materialized between his hands.

"Gagalian, come forth!"

The object shot towards the soccer ball. The girl who'd been about to kick it fell backwards in surprise. The soccer ball glowed black before transforming, gaining four legs and a face.

"Gagalian!"

"Aah! A monster!"

"Run for it!"

Up on the bleachers, Fuyuko leapt to her feet. "Sheffi's here?"

"Oh this is not good!" Figaro hopped out from a bench two rows down from where Fuyuko had been sitting. "He must have sensed the Victory Anthem note too!"

"How did you...never mind. I'll handle the Gagalian." Fuyuko raised her Crown Module. "Pretty Cure, Rock Out!"

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

A bright flash of light caught Rika's attention. She'd been about to run, but the small music note had distracted her. For whatever reason, she had cupped it and dropped to the ground, in an attempt to protect it from the monster. As the flash cleared, she saw that Fuyuko was gone, and Cure Mercuria stood in her place.

"Singing with the voice of love, Cure Mercuria!"

"Wh-wha?"

As Cure Mercuria dove into battle against the monster, Rika gaped in astonishment.

"Fuyuko, what happened to you?"

"Don't worry about her!" Figaro ran over. "Just keep that note safe!"

Caught in the middle of trying to stand up again, Rika fell back down in shock, barely keeping a hold of the note.

"Y-you're a cat! A talking cat!"

"I'm Figaro," he responded. "And you need to get that note out of here! It must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Unity Court!"

Rika shook her head in confusion. "But...but what about Fuyuko-chan?"

"Cure Mercuria can handle the Gagalian! Just go!"

"No way!" Rika stood up, a determined expression on her face. "She's my friend! I have to help!"

As she spoke, an orb of red light appeared, transforming into a Crown Module. The note darted out of her hands, allowing the Crown Module to fall into Rika's open hand.

"What? What's this?"

"Another Crown Module!" Figaro cheered. "If what I saw with Mercuria is any indication, you should know what to do."

"I do," Rika realized with a start. "Here goes!"

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"Pretty Cure, Rock Out!"

Suspended in a starry void, her body silhouetted in white light, Rika held out the Crown Module before her. Instantly, ribbons of red energy sprang forth, wrapping themselves around different parts of her body before bursting away to reveal new clothing.

First came a white tank top with red lace trim that came down to just above her navel, as well as a red and white tiered mini-skirt. Next, red elbow-length gloves with white trim formed, followed by white pixie boots with red accents and a single blue bow on each. Her light brown hair grew longer and tied itself into twin pigtails, turning blonde and gaining a gold crown-shaped hairpin on the right. More ribbons enveloped her torso, before breaking away to reveal a red jacket. Finally, a blue satchel with a gold crown symbol formed, dangling from her waist by a blue cord.

Transformation complete, she posed with her hands raised, as if she were about to play on a drum set.

"Playing the drums of freedom, Cure Taylor!"

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

Caught off guard by the light produced by Rika's transformation, Cure Mercuria, Sheffi, and the Gagalian turned to see the newly transformed Cure Taylor.

"ANOTHER Pretty Cure?" screeched Sheffi. "Inconceivable!"

"Yes!" Cure Mercuria punched the air. "Come on, Cure Taylor! Let's do this!"

"Pretty Cure Double Kick!"

The two girls leapt into the air, kicking the Gagalian in its face. It flew backwards.

"Now's your chance!" Figaro called. "Take it down!"

"Got it!" Cure Taylor raised her hands. "Pretty Cure Taylor Solo!"

Bringing her hands down, the red Cure released twin jets of flame.

"Pretty Cure Mercuria Voice!"

The two attacks slammed into the Gagalian, causing it to cry out.

"Gagaliaaaaaaaan!"

With a flash, the soccer ball returned to normal.

"Inconceivable!" Sheffi screeched. "This isn't over, Pretty Cure! Not by a long shot!"

With that, he disappeared.

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"So, we now have two new Cures," Figaro mused. "But where are the last two?"

"Well, there are those two in Fuyuko's dream," Rika pointed out. "Although...can boys become Pretty Cure?"

"Most Pretty Cures are girls," Figaro answered. "But it's not unheard of for boys to be Pretty Cure."

"I'm just glad Rika-chan's a Cure," Fuyuko said smiling. "Knowing that my best friend's in this with me really helps."

"Glad to hear it, bestie." Rika replied, smiling as well.

(Bohemian Pretty Cure)

"Hey, I hear there's gonna be a new girl in our class"

"Hello there. I'm Maggie."

"That's the girl from my dream!"

"Could she be the third Pretty Cure?"

Next time, on Bohemian Pretty Cure!

We Will Rock You!