My newest fic... Not yet complete.

Actually this story is one full fic, but since it's too long, I decided to separate it into chapters. So there may be few strangeness.

Enjoy! ^^

Annasthacy Chashyme (c) 2010

PH (c) Mochizuki Jun

A Pandora Hearts FanFic ~AU~

Drama/Romance, T

SONG OF DISTRESS, SONG OF JOY

Prologue

"I swear to you… Forever close to you…"

Oz's voice echoed inside the ballroom, followed by the spectators' applause. He bowed down, said a 'thank you', and left the stage. Meanwhile, the audience yelled, asking for an encore. Their voice united into one loud voice.

"Encore…! Encore…! Encore…!"

To their surprise, Oz went up the stage once again, the music already playing behind him. They yelled again out of pleasure. Oz sang one of his most popular song, Parallel Hearts, very well and beautifully. His voice rang loudly, inviting the audience to sing along. When the song finally ended, and he bowed down, they made a standing ovation for that young star.

Yes, Oz Vessalius, the most famous superstar nowadays, was very sensational. He was 'found' in a talent show for his golden voice. Not only that, he's also gifted a handsome figure – oh yes, green emerald eyes, blonde hair, and cute face, no one could ever ignore this – and his acting was flawless. An actual multi-talent, which was rare these days, had been born in him.

But, who knew that he was only a nobody. His mother died in his young age, while his father literally neglected him. Only his best friend, Gilbert, knew this bitter past of him. Only he knew what hardships his friend had been through, or what kind of person he really was – without the smiling mask he always wore in front of everyone.

"Hey, Oz, you were great," Gil said. Oz just arrived at his house, and it was late – Oz couldn't get home early because he was busy with his fans – but Gil was there. Like always, waiting for him. Oz couldn't help but smiling seeing his best friend.

"Gil, you watched?" he sat on the sofa and buried his face in a cushion.

Gil grinned. "Eida is a big fan of yours. She would never miss any of your performance."

"And that includes you." It wasn't a question.

"You know her," Gil shrugged, and Oz grinned too behind the cushion.

Eida was Oz's one and only little sister. She really adored him, that's what made her so cute! Well, but it's natural, since Oz was her only relative. Oz had been taking care of her since she was born, he's more than just a brother to her. He was practically everything to her. And since Gil was Oz's closest person – other than her, of course – she also considered him as family.

After a minute of silence, Gil spoke. "Hey, Oz."

"Hmmm?"

"Do you… still remember that girl, even now?" he asked carefully.

Oz 's eyes were shot open, he put the cushion onto his lap. "Of course." His tone defensive. "She's the reason I live like this."

Gil caught that tone, and decided not to continue the topic. "Well, just wondering. No offense, dude." He stood up and walked to the kitchen.

"You're staying over?"

He nodded. "Everyone has their own problem."

"I know," Oz also stood and headed toward his room. "Make sure you don't disturb me tonight, Gil. I'm too tired." He knew it was rude to say it, but he just couldn't help it. Sometimes Gil barged into his room when he's staying, stating that he got nightmares and they ended up staying up all night. Or sometimes, he couldn't sleep and walked in round at the living room and – unintentionally, Oz knew – woke him up. The latter was more frequent.

"Hey, Oz!" Gil called before Oz closed the door.

"What is it?"

Gil remained silent, like thinking. "…Sweet dreams."

"What?" Oz snorted. "It's so not like you to say something like that."

Because he didn't reply, Oz shrugged and closed his room's door, with a click! indicating he locked it.

And that's the prologue! I know it's short... And my English isn't that good. What do you think?

Reviews, please? If you appreciate this story enough, I'm going to post the later chapter.

Thanks! ^^