"Welcome, Luminor, to the Rockstar Protection Program," said a male voice. "I am Commander Daniel Kisse." Luminor looked around as the elevator opened. "The what?" Daniel stepped forward.
"The Rockstar Protection Program is a secret organization designed to help endangered rockstars." Luminor blinked. "I've never heard of it." He followed Daniel through the room. "Most haven't. We remain a secret until we are needed. We are currently harboring 33 rockstars." He stopped at a screen. Three boys were shown on the screen together on the cover of Rolling Stone. "These are the Jonas Brothers. They were at the top of their game until they were threatened. Agent Ryans successfully got them to safety." The scene changed to one brother in an icy climate. "He's freezing!" Luminor exclaimed. Daniel nodded. "Probably. But he's safe." Luminor nodded.
The man took a pair of scissors and went to cut Luminor's hair. The rockstar held up his hand. "Stop," he said. "Where's Agent Ryans?" Daniel stepped forward. "He is preparing for his next mission." Luminor stared at him. "I want to speak with him. I only trust Agent Ryans." Daniel nodded and Luminor was escorted into a room to wait for Jayson.
"Now what?" Luminor was sitting in a small room in the Rockstar Protection Program headquarters. Jayson shrugged. "You have to go through the four steps," he told the rock musician. "What steps?" Luminor asked.
"The first is extraction. I got you out of the VMAs. The second is transition. That is where we bring you here. Stage four is transformation. We'll have to make you look different. Not completely. Just so the enemy won't find you. Stage four is relocation. You'll be moving to a safe-house." Luminor nodded.
"Yea. I, uh, don't think I can do this." Jayson bit his lip. "You have to. Your life is in jeopardy. I'm sorry it had to be you, okay?" Luminor just nodded. "If it is what you have to do, then you must do it." He allowed Jayson to escort him back into the room. "You may proceed."
"Welcome to Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Home of rockstar Bon Jovi." Luminor looked around. "Why did I let you talk me into this?" Jayson shrugged. "It's for your own safety, Luminor. I promise we'll have the enemy caught ASAP, okay?" He gave the rockstar a reassuring smile. Luminor nodded. "Of course." Jayson got out and opened Luminor's door for him, then led him into the small house. "Not much, but it works." Luminor smiled. It's perfect," he said, looking around. "I love it." He looked back at Jayson.
For a moment, their eyes connected. Jayson stared into the tall rockstar's beautiful eye, allowing himself to be drawn in. Finally he looked away. He couldn't fall for him. It was too dangerous. For both of them. He didn't care about his safety, but he wasn't going to jeopardize Luminor's.
"What's wrong?" Luminor asked. Jayson shook his head. "Nothing." Luminor sat next to him. "It's okay, Jayson," he said. "I like you, too."