Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Kingdom Hearts but these ficlets. All one hundred of them. Yeah… This particular 100 Theme Challenge belongs to Iggy'sGirl15.

A/N: I kinda like this chapter just because of the whole band/music atmosphere. Go ahead and feel free to use your imagination as to what the band is playing. :3 And yes, I'm referring to them as "band" because I have yet to think of a suitable band name for them. -fail- Also, when I was designating band positions, I totally forgot about the bassist so I added Xion before remembering I never mentioned her in "011: Lead On". -double fail- OTL I'll have to go back and revise that OR I can pretend Xion was skipping band rehearsal… -shot- Poor Sora. This is his second appearance and I've yet to give him any lines. LOL XD Soon…Soon…Maybe.

Thanks to everyone for reading and reviewing! Please enjoy and R&R! ;3

:: Music Is My Escape ::

.: The melody that keeps me going is the beating of your heart against mine :.

"We're supposed to be backstage, Riku! With the band?"

"Kairi, we both know friends and family aren't allowed backstage."

The redhead huffed before remembering she was supposed to be watching Terra's 'very special someone' (although the brunet would never admit it). Turning around, Kairi quickly grabbed Aqua's arm when she stumbled forward. Kairi let out a sigh of relief. "Sorry! Are you okay?"

Aqua brushed her bangs to the side of her face. "I'm fine. I've never been in such a crowded place though…"

"You get used to it." Kairi giggled. "Whenever there's a gig, of course you'll find people—"

"If you girls are done chitchatting, how about we get a good spot?" Riku teased, already up ahead.

Kairi stuck her tongue out, holding Aqua's hand as she led the way. "Don't be so bossy, Riku!"

Aqua let out a giggle as she followed the two younger teenagers. She was nervous but at the same time, excited! Aqua was going to see Terra (really) play for the first time, hear his type of music, and enter his 'world.' Luckily, she, Kairi, and Riku found a good spot right in front of the barricade. Aqua looked around, seeing so many people crowding around and cheering loudly.

"You sure we're in the middle?" Kairi asked.

Riku smirked. "Don't worry. Sora will see you."

The redhead immediately blushed and slapped the silver haired teen on his shoulder, causing him to laugh. Aqua couldn't help but laugh too. She thought Kairi's crush on Sora was cute. And then she started to think: if they were in the middle, she would have a good view of Terra right?

Suddenly, drums began drumming and the lights started dimming.

Kairi grinned, leaning towards Aqua. "That's the cue! They're about to start!" Aqua nodded, feeling her heart beat quicken and her blood pumping faster. She was so excited and she really didn't know why.

As the drumming continued, the rhythm guitar and the bass guitar made their entrances. Lights flashed onstage and Axel, Demyx, and Xion were spotlighted; Axel on drums with Demyx and Xion on rhythm guitar and bass respectively. Aqua was completely mesmerized with the fast-paced nature of it all until she heard him.

"That's…just how I am, you know?"

Everyone roared with adrenaline when the lead guitar played its first solo and a spotlight shone on Terra as he played the part. Aqua couldn't believe how focused he was and his energy… It was entrancing. Was this how he played when she wasn't around? Sora soon debuted onstage, adding a few greetings before starting to sing. Kairi cheered and Riku bobbed his head, but all Aqua could do was focus on Terra.

"It's music… It's my escape from reality." She remembered him saying one night.

Suddenly, Terra looked over and they locked gazes. Aqua flinched a little when he smirked at her.

"It can be yours too, Aqua."

She smiled back as Terra continued his performance. If Terra was there…then they could escape together.

:: Story Order/Index ::

~ Prima Vista Arc ~
006 – 001 – 019 – 065 – 022 – 010 – 018 – 034 – 003 – 016 – 036 – 074 – 033 – 028 – 007 – 062 – 052 – 057 – 079 – 072 – 047 – 026 – 031 – 008 – 035

~ Scherzo Arc ~
037 – 044 – 082 – 087 – 030 – 054 – 075 –096 – 004 – 080 – 021 – 009 – 088 – 015 – 090 – 045 – 017 – 011 – 068 – 084 – 066 – 086 – 053 – 051 – 058

~ Con Amore Arc ~
097 – 012 – 077 – 063 – 089 – 002 – 083 – 024 – 040 – 005 – 078 – 060 – 093 – 076 – 061 – 032 – 043 – 055 – 013 – 092 – 073 – 094 – 056 – 069 – 038

~ Coda Arc ~
029 – 085 – 023 – 039 – 025 – 020 – 041 – 014 – 027 – 064 – 059 – 071 – 046 – 050 – 048 – 067 – 095 – 070 – 091 – 042 – 049 – 081 – 098 – 099 – 100