Appearances are Deceiving

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A/N: For the record, I do not own anything of Sensual Phrase. The only things that are mine are the plot and the original characters

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Chapter 4: Sunset and Friendly Rivalry

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Zero leaned back in his chair, with a smile as he watched his friends and little sister talking animatedly around the circular table. He had been slightly worried at first that Anie's melding into the group would take some time, but she had won them over as quickly as they had her.

"Flight 352 will be boarding first class in a few minutes please make your way to gate 14"

"That's us," said Koga standing up from his place.

Zero nodded as he pulled out a black beanie and sunglass, "Time for cover lady and gentlemen."

"Ugh Zero, we made it to the airport, through the ticket counters and baggage lines with no one recognizing us. I highly doubt we need our "covers" said Sasuke with a smile, "We are not that big here."

"Huh," snorted Zero as he pulled his beanie on, "Not yet any way. Besides it never hurts to error on the side of caution."

"What covers?" asked Anie as the group started to head for the exit.

"Oh you know, articles of clothing that help hid us from the paparazzi. Caps, high collared jackets, sunglasses, the occasional newspaper," said Sasuke throwing his cousin a wink, while he offered his arm.

Anie giggled as she took his offered arm.

"That will be enough of that cuz," said Zero pushing his way between the two, "you have been hogging her all day. I want some time with my sister," that said Zero placed a white, fashionable knit cap on Anie's head and handed her a pair of stylish sunglasses. The group laughed and headed towards their gate.

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Anie slipped the sunglasses into her tote bag; with the sun setting she had no need for them. Walking out to the plane Anie felt conflicting emotions fill her. For a moment she had second thoughts about leaving her home but that doubt disappeared as she squeezed Zero's arm. She was with her brother again and a new family was being formed. She looked up when she felt a tug on her cap and returned the smile Zero was giving her.

"Ladies first," he said as they came to the stairs for their plane. Taking a deep breath Anie climbed the stairs.

Once reaching the top of the stairs Anie paused and looked back over Tokyo. The sun was just sinking behind the hills painting it a firy red.

"Is something wrong Anie?"

Anie looked down into Zero's worried expression; she hadn't realized that she had been looking at the sky for more than the second she thought.

Anie turned her eyes back to the painted sky and let a small smile lift the corners of her mouth.

"Earlier today, I thought the sun would not set. That this day would never end."

Zero smiled and laid an arm around her shoulders as he moved to stand beside her.

"The sun will set for you, Anie. It brings the night and a new day. It never fails to do so. The first rays of dawn will shine upon your new life."

"That was beautiful Zero," smiled Anie as they entered the plane, "you should write a song with that idea."

"You're the lyrist Anie, I am just a collaborator. Still…" he said with a smile, "that was pretty good wasn't it?"

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Two Years Later

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Tokyo

Mr. Sasaki sat in his office enjoying the last few minutes of his lunch break. As he looked out over Tokyo through the glass wall of his office, he went over the progress of Jupiter's number one band Lucifer.

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The plan of finding out the leak in the office proved a success, but the cost it had come at proved very high.

The culprit turned out to be the assistant to the secretary. Security caught her several days after the event, calling a news station to sell her story. She had been immediately fired and escorted out of the building but not fast enough to avoid a confrontation with Sakuya.

Yuki and Santa had their arms full holding Sakuya back from the girl.

"You drove away the woman I love!" he shouted angrily among other more colorful things.

Sasaki knew that Sakuya's attention would not be on or in the band, so he organized for the band to take a six-month break. Sakuya and the rest of the band tried to locate Anie. As the weeks passed however, it became apparent that she had covered her tracks well. There was also the realization of the possibility that she was not even in Japan any more.

Sakuya thanked the guys for their help, but told them that he would continue searching on his own.

Atsuro and Towa worked on some solo projects that they had wanted to do and enjoyed what they could of their time off.

Santa took time to visit his family and connected again with his cousin Kaguya who, it turned out, had recently been interviewed by Jupiter to be potential assistant to one of the smaller bands under Jupiter's label. When Santa returned to Tokyo, Kaguya came with him and with a recommendation from him she was assigned to Mr. Sasaki and Lucifer.

Yuki spent time with his wife and child, as well as performing on several occasions in the families Noh Theater.

When the six months came to an end Sasaki found Sakuya and told him it was time to get the group together again. At first Sakuya had refused. During the six-month break he had been unable to discover anything about Anie and he wanted to continue looking for her. Sasaki made him a deal that if Sakuya came back to the group, he would hire a new detective to look for Anie. Who knew maybe Anie would come back on her own in the end. With some reluctance Sakuya agreed and the band re-formed.

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A knock at the door brought Sasaki out of his musing and back to the duties that needed his attention.

"Yes,"

"Are you ready for me Mr. Sasaki?" asked Kaguya. Sasaki nodded to his and the bands new assistant.

Her youthful face made her appear younger than her actual age of 35. Kaguya always laughing said it was her blessing and curse. Though she enjoyed her youthful looks, there was always a low expectation on her abilities. Working hard though she had made a name for herself and had landed an interview with the famous Jupiter studio, even though it was for one of their lower bands. It had been pure coincidence that she ran into her cousin, and with his influence she had been re-assigned to Jupiter's major group.

The studio and the band had not been disappointed. Kaguya's natural talents and instincts for her work proved that she was a force to be reckoned with. She kept the group organized and on track with their meetings, interviews, and performances. She got along very well with each member, filling the role of older sister; confronting and comforting each band member as if each was her own little brother. She also kept an eye out for possible interviews or events that would benefit the group.

Sitting in the chair across from Sasaki, she flipped her black hair over her shoulder and opened her planner to go over the next day's events.

"The studio wants a general idea of Lucifer's next release dates and tour plans,"

"We will go over our tentative plan when the guys get back from lunch and then you and I will finalize it tonight,"

"Ok," said Kaguya as she jotted down a few notes, "Umm…Oh yes, I was to remind you that the studio is letting a foreign band use the recording studio and practice rooms. They also want to have the group open a show or two for Lucifer. Of course the final decision is ours but they want us know that they are strongly in favoring of it." Sasaki leaned back in his chair, his brow furrowed as he considered the possibility.

"What do you think Kaguya?"

"Honestly, I think it's a good idea. From what I have heard, this new band could prove to be a worthy rival. Their talent and abilities are fairly equal to our boys. Starting a friendly rivalry between them will, I believe give Lucifer a challenge on their level that they have been going without."

Sasaki raised an eyebrow in interest at the news Kaguya was giving him.

"What is the name of the band?"

Kaguya flipped a couple pages before finding what she was looking for, "Legend, their name is Legend."

A/N: Hope you enjoyed it!