Hello, and welcome back! I'm going to be posting new chapters of this every other day, and Saturdays and Sundays! So that's kinda my writing schedule! Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

"Are you alright, Kano-Chan?" I lifted my head up from the bar table. Wendy looked up at me with a concerned look on her young face. I yawned and nodded, rubbing my eyes. "Y-yeah, sweetie, I'm okay. What's up?"

God, ever since yesterday, i was laying awake in bed, thinking about my mother, how she...passed...it made me shiver to think of it. I was only nine when she died, and man, that was the worst day of my life when she did.

"Kano-Chan?" Wendy called me again. I shook myself of my thoughts, and turned to her, a faker than fake smile on my face. "Sorry, Wendy...I just have...so much on my mind right now." I said, running my fingers through my hair. It was starting to get tangly again, I'd have to brush it soon. Wendy took her seat next to me and patted my thigh. "It'll be okay, Kano-Chan." she said with a smile. "I'll be here to make you feel better. Mira-Chan and Levy-Chan, too!" I grinned and ruffled her hair. "Thanks, Hun."

"Oh!" I looked up from Wendy to see a flat chested blonde girl with grey eyes look down at me. She was accompanied by five more girls, all resembling starving models. "Um...hi." I said, frowning. The blonde girl gave me a smirk that I guess was supposed to be a smile. "You're that singer girl, aren't you?" She asked me, with enthusiasm that made me uncomfortable. "Yeah, I am. I'm Mikayla-"

"How did you get into singing, Singer girl?" A brunette from the group asked me. Jeez, I thought I told them my name a second ago. "My mother." I said tightly. Wendy squeezed my hand. Something was up with these weirdos. I just knew it. "Oh, your mama?" The blonde girl said with a sarcastic tone in her voice. "I bet she's so proud back at home. Tell her I said-"

"I can't tell her anything." I said, almost through my teeth. What the hell was with these girls? They were totally freaking me out. "She's dead." A little fake gasp. "Oh, you poor thing!" The blonde girl exclaimed.

Alright. I had had enough of this. I mentally crept into her mind, careful not to arouse her suspicion. I felt myself go into her head, picking through her thoughts.

Loke...so cute...broad can't have him...stupid bitch thinks...haha! Poor chick lost her mommy! Hope she cries...

I gasped and slipped out. by that time, the girls were gone, and it was just Wendy and I. "What happened?" Wendy asked me. "You kinda spaced out for a second." I sat there in shock. Those girls were such...I couldn't find the proposer curse word to describe them. They were just so awful! I shook my head, heading for the stage. "Nothing, Wendy...I have a performance in a few minutes."

"Wait, Mikayla!" I turned and was surprised to see Loke rush over to me. He skidded to a halt in front of me. "Loke, is everything alright?" He wiped a little sweat off his brow, handing me a CD. "Here. I know it's not my area, but..." He paused, gulping. "I was wondering if you could sing this. It was a favorite of mine." I took the CD and looked at the title. Imagine Me Without You. I gasped. "My mother's number one hit..." I breathed. "How did you ever find this? Not even I have it!" Loke grinned at me timidly. "Hey, like I said, I'm a big fan Of your mother's music."

I remembered when I was little and I couldn't sleep, my mother would come in and sing this song to soothe me to sleep. My heart swelled. Out of my thrill, I came forward and wrapped my arms around Loke's neck. Loke seemed surprised, but he hugged me back. "Thank you so much. You have no ides how much this means to me. No idea." He chuckled. "Anytime, Kay." I smiled at the nickname, just when I realized just how warm he was. And how well we fit together...

I quickly pulled back, giving him one last smile, stepping up to the stage.

As long as stars shine down from heaven
And the rivers run into the sea
Til the end of time forever
You're the only love I'll need

In my life you're all that matters
In my eyes the only truth I see
When my hopes and dreams have shattered
You're the one that's there for me

When I found you I was blessed
And I will never leave you, I need you

Chorus:
Imagine me without you
I'd be lost and so confused
I wouldn't last a day, I'd be afraid
Without you there to see me through

Imagine me without you
Lord, you know it's just impossible
Because of you, it's all brand new
My life is now worthwhile
I can't imagine me without you

When you caught me I was falling
You're love lifted me back on my feet
It was like you heard my calling
And you rush to set me free

When I found you I was blessed
And I will never leave you, I need you

Chorus

When I found you I was blessed
And I will never leave you, I need you oh

Chorus

I can't imagine me without you

As he watched Mikayla sing on the stage, Loke had some time to think. he loved women, and he would do anything for them, but he was never really ready for a committed relationship. But then Mikayla came to Magnolia. That klutsy, big eyed brunette with powerful pipes. She was already pretty, but when she was up there,singing, she had a light come upon her face, her eyes. She seemed to glow. It was...beautiful.

thump! Thump! Thump!

Loke blushed hard, placing a hand on his chest. What the hell...

"Wow, Kay! That was great!" Levy smiled, giving me a high five. I blushed modestly. "No, it wasn't that good...I was all shaky-" Mirajane flicked me in the back of the head, laughing. "Oh, hush up. You were amazing!"

A little bit later, after I had taken off my performance clothes, I found Wendy, and Romeo, Macao's son, by the job board. They were looking over one in particular that seemed to really spark their interest. "Hey, guys, what's up?" I asked. Romeo put the paper in my face excitedly. "Check it out!"

Treasure on Marimashi Peak! 80,000,000.00 jewel!

"Holy..." I whispered. Romeo nodded happily. "Isn't it awesome?! we have to go, Wendy!" Romeo exclaimed. Wendy agreed. I took the page from him, and skimmed over it. "Hold on, you two..." I said. I held up the paper and pointed to the big red "S". "You can't. It's a an 'S' Class quest." I explained. "It would be way too dangerous for you both to go." They hung their heads as I placed the job back on the board. "Sorry guys. Maybe another job."

Hey, thanks for reading! Tune in for more next chapter! It only gets better from here! And maybe if I have time, cause I am too excited, maybe I'll write more later today! ^^

Just two questions for now.

1. Who is your fav. anime couple? X3

2. If you could live in one anime world for just one day, which world would it be? (mine is sooo One Piece...Sanji here I come!"