Starting this bloody, dreadful Monday, I have school (yay, me -_-), and my updating may take a bit longer, but I guarantee you, I will still be writing more chapters of this. I don't know how many chapters this will have, but I'm officially going to do a prequel of Dancing Diamond! :D It will be ten chapters long, it'll take place at the end of Luce's and friends' junior year, so sadly, Oblio won't be in this. :( I might make him be in cameos, but he won't be recognized or his face won't be shown. So by that, he'll have his motorcycle helmet on all the time. XD Depending on how the progress will be, I might upload next week (this story, not the prequel).

Now for this new chapter! This is more of a Oblio based chapter, continuing from what would've happened after the outro of Dance Central, and the special moment between him and Luce. ;) And maybe after this one, I'll make one of Luce based, right after Claire told her that Angel wants to talk to her. Enjoy~! :)

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~Chapter Fourteen: Bitter Decision~

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"Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you was beyond my control," by Unknown. That quote represents the bluenette's cycle of knowing Luce. Being close to her like that was not in his control. It was beyond his control because he resides to solitude, but the light she brings gives him the warmth and love that a person should receive. His lips touched hers by a bit, but he failed to kiss her to express his feelings.

Who knew that after experiencing that feeling a few times, time would fly by so fast at nine in the night? When he received a compliment from Luce when she used his hand to cup her forehead, it made him felt a bit weak than he has ever been. When he felt her heart to his, he wanted to keep hearing it forever. But more importantly, when he almost kissed her, and if he did, he would never, ever want to let go of her. His feelings were never budged, until Luce came into the picture.

Because of her, there's no doubt about Oblio's true feelings. He is in love with a woman who brightened his world, despite running away to face his conflicts. What will his heart do if he sees her? Beat louder than his sense? Or remain quiet like him?

When he thought about her words to him before he left the manor where DCI had the party, it made him felt guilty. The reason why is because she cares for her friends, including him, and she believes that no one should feel alone, even if they're happy with it. It struck him like lightning, and one of her words she spoke of haven't left his mind ever since he drove off.

"I want to know if you're okay. If it is loneliness that you are aiming to encounter, then let me be alone with you!"

He could never let her go through that. Never. Seeing her happy is the only way he can feel content. Her laugh, smile, and warm personality are the reasons why he fell in love with her. Despite his own conflicts, she was caring enough to give him motivation to finish what he must accomplish. For now, she must be with her friends in order for her to be provided by happiness and love.

But what if he did tell her to leave the estate early? Would she believe him? Would she think he's gone insane? He couldn't bring her to his own conflicts because she doesn't deserve the feeling of guilt or sadness. His heart aches for her, but his mind drives him to achieve his goals.

Oblio rode through town to get away from what would've happened. As much as he didn't want to leave Luce, he had to get away. What was bad is that he couldn't tell her about what was going on. He has to hide, or disguise himself. Would it even work, though?

Heading to a skyscraper, he parked his motorcycle to a place where it wouldn't be discovered and went to a telephone booth. Picking up the corded phone, he hurriedly looked around him to make sure no one is looking or at his sight. Right after he let out his request, the booth began to lower down like an elevator, which turned out to be one.

He waited patiently for the elevator to get to the final sub-level. Even if he is patient, he can't wait any longer to tell a couple of people what has happened. Finally arriving, the booth door opened, Oblio seeing the people working on futuristic computers and some that are dancing. In front of him were two adults that appeared to be in their mid-twenties, having a conversation of their current plan.

"Oblio," the brunette spoke up, noticing the bluenette across from her and the other agent. "This is so sudden. We haven't assigned you a mission yet." Oblio nodded, but sighed and crossed his arms, looking away from them for a second.

"I know Lima, but this is really urgent and mustn't be stopped until it's done." He frowned looking back at them.

"What's going on, Oblio?" the African-American asked. From his jacket pocket, the bluenette took out a letter that was similar to the one Luce obtained from the mail, and showed it to the two adults.

"This letter I got from you seems to be fake. It looked real as if you really sent it, but a couple of days ago, I believe someone hacked into the DCI system and made fake copies of letters to dancers to meet at Dr. Tan's estate. I luckily got away before anyone suspicious spotted me." Lima went to him to take the letter, and she observed it carefully.

"So that's why the computer was acting up, Rasa," Lima told her partner. Rasa nodded, but right now he looked determined.

"What are you trying to explain, then, Oblio? Who is Dr. Tan exactly?" Rasa asked the bluenette. Oblio gripped his hand into a fist, preparing himself to tell them a dark fact.

"Dr. Tan... is my father," he said coldly. Rasa and Lima widen their eyes in shock. "Since my mother was never around for my life, despite it not being her fault, he wanted us to rule the world of dance, eliminating freestyle. I knew from the start that dance is suppose to have the heart of creation, but his ego avoids him seeing that. I argued about that with him, and then as of today, I started off living on my own. I eventually do my best to sneak into my room for needs whenever he's not at the manor. But if he sees me in the future, then it'll be too late, and Dance Central will fall."

Everything went silent, even the music stopped. Rasa and Lima looked at each other with sympathy, later looking back at the Asian.

"It seems that we're going to need more agents," Rasa added. Lima nodded, crossing her arms.

"Good thing we have the cameras around Central City. So far, five crews seemed to be the best in the town, along with Lightning. If we need them, we'll just meet them, simple as that." As Rasa nodded in agreement, Oblio looked around, then at what the other agents are doing. They seemed to be working on a plan that is something they can do, but he digresses.

"In order to get away from his plans, I will probably have to stay... there," the bluenette stated. Rasa raised an eyebrow, adjusting his tie again.

"What's 'there'?" he asked.

"The Glitterati skyscraper: Penthaüs," Oblio elaborated. "I've known them since I was a kid, so maybe just as long as my father doesn't find me there, I'll be fine for now."

"We forgot about them, but they seemed to be in control of they do," Rasa said. "How about this, Oblio: we have a room that you can stay the night in, and for whatever you think it's right, we'll do it. It'll take us all night to research your father, but the important thing we can do is make sure you aren't in his sight." Oblio nodded, and before he can go the elevator to the second ground level, where the rooms are, he checked his phone. He has a missed call and voice mail, and that means one thing: Luce found his letter, and/or she's extremely worried about him.

He touched the voice mail and placed his phone to his ear to listen.

"Hey... Um, it's me, Oblio. I received your letter, and I'm glad that you think of me as a friend. The quote from Rilke was very interesting; it means that-" Oblio stopped his movement and waited for her to finish. Something about the pause made him think that she found out his feelings for him. "You... respect me. I hope to see you soon, and... please be safe." The bluenette frowned, hearing her voice filled with worry.

"I'm sorry," he said softly. "Unless they found you, I don't think we'll ever meet again." He headed to the elevator, just when he heard heels clicking with the help of the floor.

"Oblio," the DCI assistant said to him before he pressed the up button from the elevator. He turned around to see Lima, who seemed a bit chirped up, despite knowing about Oblio's dark secret. "We were the ones who told you that you needed a dance partner, so put it this way: you don't have to tell Luce about Dr. Tan, but she's there for you and you trust her." She raised an eyebrow for emphasis. "You do, right, Oblio?"

"I rather trust her than anyone who lurks in the dark like him. I may fit in darkness more, but she's the light that brought warmth and kindness." Right before the elevator can close to take him to the level above him, Lima went to Rasa with a mini pad.

"Rasa, we have to find Luce so that she can help him with this. This sounds serious and with that in the way, the crew throwdown will have to wait until we put Dr. Tan to justice. So Riptide, Flash4wrd, Lu$h, and Hi-Def, shall keep everything calm by holding challenges for their crews, while for D-Coy, we can't just leave them behind." The elevator rang, signaling that it will go up. Oblio waits calmly and when it opened, the place he's sent to have a hallway that's obviously purple and black due to the headquarters being themed with those colors.

The bluenette went to the room labeled "A1", and it is like a hotel room, but more promising and a lot like a five-star hotel room. He took off his shoes and socks, placing them under the bed. He then took off his jacket and put it on the other bed. He took hold of his phone and started to dial Luce's number. For a few seconds of it ringing, Oblio wondered if she is sleeping or doesn't have her phone in her presence.

"Oh, hi there, this is Luce's number you've dialed. I'm sorry for not reaching your call, but just leave a message and I hope to get back to you." Once the phone beeped, Oblio silently breathed in and out before speaking. Maybe he should trust her in this. Once he heard a beep, he began to speak his message.

"Luce... I hope you can forgive me for leaving, but... I need you and D-Coy to meet me at High Tide Beach tomorrow at ten. I'll tell all of you everything you need to know." Despite not knowing much of D-Coy, he needs to help DCI in a way so that they won't be the ones just being a dance crew.

Before he went to his bed to sleep, he turned off his phone, lowered the lights and crossed his arms behind his neck and lowered his eyes. If he dreams of Luce, it'll represent peace and happiness, but if dreams of his father, well... let's just say it's the opposite of her...

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~Chapter Fifteen coming soon...~

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I wish this was longer, but I've run out of ideas and with the fact that I have school Monday, I have to get ready and all that good stuff. I'm thinking of having the Glitterati shown later, because before Lima told him about having Luce to help him, Oblio would have stayed there, so they'll be in this later. And then Oblio changed his mind, because we know that the Glitterati are strange. XD Now, I hope that I can update next week, but if now, then expect the other week! See you soon! ^_^

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