A/N: Well, I prolly shouldn't be starting another story ... but I was out of ideas for my other ones and filled with a whole bunch of new ones - don't worry the other ficcies will still be updated soon!!! This one won't actually be very long ... at least I don't intend for it to be. Thanks to Cloud-san for letting me use his band name!! ^___^

Blah blah blah, I don't own Haruka/Michiru, blah blah blah, this song is The Middle by Jimmy Eat World blah blah blah you all know the drill.

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Welcome ladies and gentleman to the 7th Annual National Battle of the Bands hosted here in Tokyo City!! The crowd exploded into a frenzy of cheers, multicolored posters flashing in the lights. Today we begin with preliminary events, the top five bands will continue to tomorrow into the finals!! More screams and calls came from the bleachers surrounding the stage, as the first performers were called to the stage. As the four females took their positions, whistles and catcalls could be heard from the male population while they started up their song.

//Meanwhile backstage//

Haruka sat fine tuning her guitar, playing a few chords here and there. Come on guys, we've worked hard for this, we know we've got it! She encouraged, while their drummer - a 19 year-old american transfer student named Rick - still looked a little blue. Highwinds you're up next! The backstage director called out, waiting to find out who it was. The blonde grabbed her guitar and followed her friends out, slapping them on the back for encouragement.

The host of the show looked down on his papers for the next contestants. Next up, Highwinds!! On the dark stage Haruka opened the song with a few repetitious chords before the other band members kicked in.

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just try your best, try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.

Hey, you know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own, so don't buy in.
Live right now. Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else.

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything everything will be just fine, everything everything will be alright alright.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything everything will be just fine, everything everything will be alright alright ...


Haruka broke out into a guitar solo, that received tons of cheers and hollers from the crowd. A hint of aqua glimmer caught her eye forcing her to look around to see where it came from. She noticed a young girl with shoulder length aquamarine hair, stunning blue eyes, and a small but full figure.

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what their bitter hearts, are gonna say.

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything everything will be just fine, everything everything will be alright alright.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything everything will be just fine, everything everything will be alright alright.

The song ended with a bang and the crowd lapped it up like warm milk, erupting into screams and cheers as the band left the stage. Haruka put down her guitar and left it with her friends, going outside to find the girl. Disappointed, she returned fifteen minutes later to no avail. Hey where'd you go? Rick asked, as he played around with his drumsticks. Nowhere, just looking for someone.


We had an excellent night of performances and talent!! Unfortunately, only five lucky competitors will get the chance to move onto tomorrow! The envelope please! The announcer asked, opening it up carefully as the crowd watched anxiously. If your band is called out, please take your spot on the stage! First, Starlit Dream!! Five girls screamed with happiness jumping up and down backstage before running out waving to all the fans. Several other bands were called, leaving Haruka and her friends even more anxious than when it started. And lastly, Highwinds!!


Nice work Haruka! The keyboarder (A/N: what on earth are they called?) shouted as they were leaving the auditorium. Ditto! I'll catch you guys tomorrow!! The blonde grinned and threw her jacket over her shoulder, somewhat covering her guitar. Turning the corner to her car she noticed the aqua girl again, sitting by herself on the bench by the bus stop.



A/N: Ok, I've had enough for one day ... now could you please just mosey that little mouse down to that submit review button? I'd love to know what you think!