AN: It's finally here!
Sorry for the lateness. I'm sort of been grounded for failing a subject or two.
Mysterious Angel Girl: No need to apologize for your rants. Rants are excellent ways to express opinion. Just because you think someone doesn't want hear or you think you have no right to say it doesn't mean you shouldn't say it.
Redemption Warrior: I think I can see where you coming from, but Amu's perverted outfits are not just for the sake of being perverted. When a chara becomes an X chara, its human losses there dreams, and in a sense their innocence. The outfits symbolize Amu's loss of innocence.
ROZENEKO101: How many times do I have to tell you people!? Amu will not be hooking up with Ikuto! And learn how to spell!
-11:50am-Outside Concert Hall-
"Made it." Amu said as she and her Charas arrived at the location of the contest. She was panting to catch her breath.
"Why did it have to be on the far side of town?" Miki complained.
"Why didn't you just Chara change with me?" Ran asked.
"Shut. Up." Was Amu's elegant reply.
-Flashback-9:30am- Edge of Town-
Amu was running. Running faster then she ever did when she Chara changed with Ran. She had never had this mush energy before.
"Snap out of it! Utau's coming!"
-Flashback Aborted-
Amu blinked as she tried to get her bearings straight. What just happened?
"You! What are you doing here!?" Utau yelled as she caught sight of Amu.
"She's here for the contest, same as you." Dia answered.
"Ha! I bet you couldn't even carry a tune!" Utau taunted.
"We'll just see about that" Amu retorted.
"You are going to regret wanting me to leave." Iru added.
"I know I do." Eru muttered.
"Utau, hurry up so we can get you registered." Yukari said as she approached the bickering duo (and Charas)
"Guess will just have to settle this later." Utau said as she and Yukari walked off
"Who was that?" Amu asked herself allowed.
"That was Yukari. She's Utau's manger and the wannabe-samurai's older sister." Iru explained.
"We should hurry and register before it's too late." Dia commented.
-11:55-Inside Concert Hall-
"Thank you all for coming. My name is Nigh T. Mare. I'll be the MC for the contest." The man explained. He was rather lanky. He had grey eyes and on his head wore what looked like a makeshift turban with tufts of gray hair sticking out in random spots. He looked kind of foreign. Maybe from America ?
"And I am his Chara, Nightmare." The chara looked a lot like the man. The only differences, besides the obvious size difference, were the Chara had gray feathered wings, and instead of the turban he wore a long scarf. In the middle of the Chara's forehead was a red inverted star.
"The rules are simple. Ten audience members will be randomly selected to be our panel of judges. You will each sing one song, and will be judged on your performance." Nigh explained.
"All of you who have a Chara you will be allowed to Chara change." Nightmare added.
"Wouldn't that be unfair to the other people?" Su asked. She does know that we were going to do that anyway, right?
"Not at all. Chara changing is simply tapping into ones potential. A Chara is just the physical manifestation of that potential." Nightmare explained.
Shortly after the briefing, Nigh and his Chara left to pick the judges from the audience.
"What's up with that guy?" Miki questioned.
"For someone whose supposed to be a representative of a big corporation, he certainly isn't dressed the part." Dia commented, referring to his casual attire of a faded gray T-shirt and baggy gray pants.
"What was with that thing on his head?" Ran asked.
"Attention, ladies and gentlemen." Amu heard Nigh call out from the stage.
"It looks like it's about to start." Miki stated.
"Thank you all for coming to Chaos Incorporated's Singing Contest!" Nigh called out which was quickly followed by the roaring cheers of the crowd. Chaos Incorporated? That sounds like a strange name for a business.
"Now give it up, for our first contestant. She's Japan's greatest one hit wonder. Give it up for Hoshina Utau!" Nigh announced, which was followed by a massive uproar.
Utau walked up to the mic in the middle of the stage. Spotlights turned on and focused on her.
"I'll be singing a new song of mine called 'Blue Moon.'
'Hiding within the stars, my eyes are looking down
Just confused about whats not possible
Again, even holding hands is awkward
Wed like to see the smile of a dream
Beyond the melodic sounds in the night
There's heavy heart beating
Whispering to the growth of the Blue Moon
Although its layer is
Chasing me
You just always smile tenderly
A second light to a second grain of sand, don't you think?
Don't even forget a grain
The supplemention stopped when the moon disappeared
Defenseless in backing up
The sweeten deep scars remain
The proof cuts have held
Why do you have a fleeting Blue Moon
You've become liked
While it moves on in the same scene
Its too sad of a story
I think when you look up at the Blue Moon
My time has come to a stop
The wailing darkness of the Blue Moon doesn't end
Swallowing up in depth
But still, I love it
The sky will also be torn someday
But my feelings will last forever'
The crowd roared once more as Utau finished her song.
Amu watched as other contestants preformed. Some where terrible, others were pretty good. A few of them even had Chara.
"Here's our last contestant. She's a young local girl, who probably skipped school to come here. Give it up for Hinamori Amu!" Nigh announced. How did he know that?
As Amu walked on stage the chara change with Dia activated. When she reached the mic spotlights flashed on.
"The song I'm about to sing is called 'Paper Moon'
I'm Falling Down Into My Shadow
Holding my breath
I'm waiting on a Deadly Night
Don't Scary, because the pumpkin coach
That the witch drew
Can be seen in your eyes
See You In Your Dreams
Yeah Baby, even if it's a scary dream
Fairy Blue
For your sake, I smashed the stars
And decorated the
Black Paper Moon
If you'd believe in me!
When You?re Lost "Here"
I am... "Forever" With Your Soul
If I look up, like the shining moon
Letters emerge on the card
That dropped the sweet, crimson jam
Your Destiny, because if you wish for it
You can seize
Any sort of world in your hands
Don't get confused
No one can destroy it
Fairy Blue
The proof of living that you gave me
Is the "eternity" known as our bond
If you'd shout for me
I Will Find You My Dear!
No matter where you are
Break the spell bound to us
There are times when I can't believe in anyone
And become subservient
Nevertheless, your words
Are echoing in my chest at anytime
Fairy Blue
For your sake, I smashed the stars
And decorated the "sign"
When you'd lose sight of your dreams and get perplexed
I'd like you to look up
Fairy Blue
The proof of living that you gave me
Is the "trust" known as our bond
You're not alone
When You're Lost "Here"
I am... "Forever" With Your Soul
I can make my way to you, if you believe in me
The crowd roared with applause. As Amu left the stage, her chara change deactivated, and Nigh entered from the opposite side.
"Well folks, we've heard plenty of great singers tonight and few who were… less than adequate, but only one will win. The judges have made their decision. The winner of Chaos Incorporated's song contest is…. Hinamori Amu!" Nigh announced.
"No way! You must have cheated!" Utau snapped.
"You are incorrect young lady. As I clearly stated before, using a Chara change is perfectly legal." Nightmare responded.
"I will not except losing to this pink haired slut!" Utau raved.
"My. My. What would people think if they found out that the beloved Hoshina Utau was such a sore loser?" Nigh said as he walked backstage.
"Go ahead and tell people that. No one will believe you and it will damage your company's image." Yukari remarked.
"Maybe if it was my word alone, but I believe the saying is 'seeing is believing.'" Nigh said as he gestured to his right. As everyone looked over they saw a security camera staring straight at them.
"You wouldn't dare. Easter is not someone you want to be enemies with." Yukari threatened
"Amu is now being sponsored by Chaos now. If your enemies with her, your enemies with us." Nightmare remarked. Sponsered by Chaos? Are they trying to intentionally sound evil?
"Now come along now Amu. We need to get you to Chaos Incorporated's HQ to iron out the details of your contract." Nigh said as he ushered Amu outside.
AN: I think we should stop it there for now. I don't want to spoil you guys.
Paper Moon was suggested by shugocharapimip. Blue Moon was suggested by Eternal Butterfly.
I'm not sure how big a role Nigh T. Mare and Nightmare will be playing in the main plot. Before anyone asks, No I will not be hooking him up with Amu.
The Flashback Aborted joke is something I've wanted to do for awhile.
Has anyone else read A Possibility of Evil: Book 1? It's probably the best Shugo Chara Fic I've ever read.
So how many people thought I've abandoned this fic? After so many comments after the last chapter, how could I? This is my most popular story; no way I'd stop it.