An: Hehe sorry but this chapter is a little confusing. In the second song, Usagi is going to have memories of her past so you will have to read it. Please review.
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Usagi and crew were outside in front of the stage that had been set up for the big night.
Suddenly, lights began to flash as a large man stepped onto the stage. "Ladies and Gentlemen may I have your attention please." He called out in a hefty voice. "Today is a special day my twin younger sons are one step closer to becoming men. They are now turning 16 and so in turn I have one of my best selling bands in America playing for them tonight." A grin spread across his lips. "And with no further ado may I introduce Shadowed Innocence."
Loud screams came from the crowd and Minako began to jump up and down, squealing like a maniac.
Both Mamoru and Kilinda came onto stage, but Cherika was nowhere in sight.
Mamoru was clothed in a tight fitting black muscle shirt and nicely fitting leather pants. Silver chains went down across his legs chiming every step he took. He sent a wink to Usagi before sitting on his chair behind the drums.
Kilinda was clothed in a black halter-top that ended right beneath her breasts and a short black mini skirt, cheerleader style. Both were rimmed with neon green edging. Black knee high boots with chunky heels with a neon green stripe going down the side were on her feet. She picked up her black and neon green Ibanez electric guitar.
Mamoru lightly tapped his drumsticks together before beginning to play the beat. He closed his eyes completely into it.
Kilinda lowered her head, strumming at the strings slowly. A slight smile upturned her lips as she drifted into the music.
"Breathe in for luck,
Breathe in so deep,
This air is blessed,
You share with me." The soft voice echoed from Cherika and a platform began from the floor.
"This night is wild,
So calm and dull,
These hearts they race,
From self control." Now the whole crowd was able to see the singer's back, which was just clothed in black mesh.
"Your legs are smooth,
As they graze mine,
We're doing fine,
We're doing nothing at all." The platform stopped and now her whole body could be seen. She turned around quickly, winking at Seiya with a sultry smirk upon her lips.
A black shirt was on her top half that ended beneath her breasts with mesh for sleeves and over the rest of her stomach. A plaid hot pink, dark gray and black mini skirt was wrapped around her waist before ending a few inches above her knees. Hot pink and black knees highs were worn with black combat boots.
She leaned forward before shouting the next part into the microphone.
"My hopes are so high,
That your kiss might kill me.
So, won't you kill me,
So I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury,
Or wear as jewelry,
Which ever you prefer."
Both of her eyes slid close and she began to lightly sway her body as she lowered her voice into a soft whisper.
"The words are hushed lets not get busted;
Just lay entwined here, undiscovered.
Safe in here from all the stupid questions.
"Hey did you get some?"
Man that is so dumb.
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear...
So we can get some."
Right after that it, she belted the words out once more.
"My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me, so I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
To break or bury, or wear as jewelry,
Which ever you prefer."
She began to sway once more, opening her eyes half way and looking at Seiya as if singing to him.
"Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember,
I'll always remember the sound of the stereo,
The dim of the soft lights,
The scent of your hair that you twirled in your fingers
And the time on the clock, when we realized it's so late
And this walk that we shared together.
The streets were wet
And the gate was locked so I jumped it
And I let you in."
At the last part, she moved over to Kilinda and they both began to sing into the mic while Mamoru continued to play.
"And you stood at your door with your hands on my waist
And you kissed me like you meant it.
And I knew that you meant it,
That you meant it,
That you meant it,
And I knew,
That you meant it,
That you meant it."
The music stopped and Cherika grabbed Kilinda's hand causing both of them to bow. Mamoru stood also and bowed before quickly sitting back down.
"Our next is not our usual type of music but I used to sing to my younger sister." Cherika said with a slight smile. "I know it sounds like a love song but it's a lullaby. I changed it into techno song because rock would completely mess it up. Kilinda is going to help me."
Minako's eyes widened. "THERE ARE NO RECORDS OF HER HAVING A SISTER!" She pulled a huge book then flipped through it. "I have no records on siblings in here!" She began to cry.
Usagi wrapped her arms around Minako's shoulders and laughed nervously. "Maybe she didn't want her family to get mixed up in her fame. Calm down."
Minako sighed. "But she doesn't even mention she has parents." She whispered softly unfortunately the moon princess didn't hear.
Mamoru stood as a Synth was brought onto the stage. He turned it on then began to play.
Kilinda took a hold of the other mic as Cherika leaned against her. Cherika and Kilinda switched singing every other line with Kilinda starting since her voice was lower and Cherika's higher.
"There comes a time
When you face the toughest of fights
Searching for a sign
Lost in the darkest of nights
The wind blows so cold
Standing alone
Before the battle's begun
But deep in your soul
The future unfolds
As bright as the rays of the sun."
Usagi tensed up as she was whisked away into a memory.
Flashback
A blurry figure could be seen but Usagi was having a hard time focusing. Finally, she was able to focus on it. It was Queen Serenity.
Her usual graceful posture was gone as she frantically searched through many scriptures. "I must find that scroll." She whispered, her gentle voice being amplified with the marble. In her extreme frustration, she accidentally threw one of the scriptures into a bookcase causing a dusty and tattered one to fall right into her hands.
She opened it carefully, purplish-blue orbs skimming over the page. "I have found it. The scroll of Separation."
End of flashback
Mamoru bobbed his head, humming slightly along with it but he wasn't loud enough to be heard. A spotlight was on both girls and Mamoru, Strobe lights were in the background changing colors from red to orange to yellow to green to blue and then repeated. Both of the girls sang this part together.
"You've got to believe
In the power of love
You've got to believe
In the power of love
The power of love."
For this part, Cherika started and they switched off every other line just as they had in the first part.
"Blazing emotions
There's a light that flows from your heart
It's a chain reaction
And nothing will keep us apart
Stand by my side
There's nothing to hide
Together we'll fight to the end
Take hold of my hand
And you'll understand
What it truly means to be friends."
Just as they finished those lyrics, another flashback hit Usagi full force.
Flashback
The next one was of Queen Serenity's stunned face.
She attempted to turn her head to see what was so alluring to her mother but found herself unable to move. Usagi attempted to move her mouth as to call out for help but once more, her attempt was unsuccessful.
A confused voice called out from behind Usagi though it wasn't her own. "Mom?"
End flashback
At this part, Kilinda would repeat what Cherika had sung, AN: in other words, Kilinda is singing everything in brackets. Both of them turned to the crowd, reaching out to them with their hands out.
"You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
It gives meaning to each moment
It's what our hearts are all made of
You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
(The power of love)
The power of love
(Power of love)."
Another hit her head on.
Flashback
Her view was distorted this time since she was huddling behind a corner.
Queen Serenity sat atop of her throne when suddenly two figures appeared in the middle of the cold marble floor.
A dying woman clutched the hand of the Moon queen as the child stared in disbelief.
"Usa-chan what are you doing?" A familiar voice from a past flashback had returned to her ears.
Flashback ends
At this part, Cherika sung all of it with Kilinda repeating certain parts. AN: once more the bracketed parts.
"You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
It gives meaning to each moment
It's what our hearts are all made of
(Just look inside)
You've got to believe
(You've got to believe)
In the power of love
In the power of love
In the power of love."
Flashback
An armored figure kneeled in front of her, holding her hand in his. Soft petal lips brushed over her knuckles. "Serenity." He whispered, his tone completely loving.
He pushed himself off his knees before pulling her flush to his chest in a passionate kiss.
The princess lightly wrapped her arms around her lover before the sounds of snickering caused both of them to break away.
Flashback ends
Both of them bowed as they finished it and Mamoru smiled at the crowd, mostly Usagi though who was recovering from her intense flashbacks.
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AN: There you go. That is chapter VI!