This story takes place after the series end and may contain a few spoilers. Some events may be referenced from the dub while others may be referenced from the sub. Some I took some liberties with.
REBIRTH
by NinjaNao
Priss:
So, I had a date with Leon. It was an interesting evening. I've calmed down now, finally. I still can't believe what happened. I'm tempted to call Fox and ask him, but the guy would probably hate me. He was really drunk and could use the rest.
The night before was the debut of the new band. The show was simply incredible. It was so nice to see a lot of our old fans there in the club. That really felt good. It was great that they continued to be there for Fox and me. There were even a few signs of well wishes for Maxon and Jaid. Leon was up front too. That meant that he had gotten there really early. I smiled at him during the set. Boy, did that get a reaction. I guess, I don't really smile much when I'm up on stage. Everybody was claiming that my rare display of emotion was targeted at them. The important thing was that Leon knew. He nodded and placed a hand over his heart.
After the show, the crowd at the back door was larger than usual. I noticed Leon towards the back of the crowd. I signed a few autographs, but when I looked up again, he was gone. No matter. I was going to see him soon.
Okay. The date. Leon looked really nice. I liked the cologne he was wearing. It smelled really nice on him. But as usual, he was such a dope. I complimented him and he lost it completely. Honestly, I don't know why he gets so worked up over me. I'm sure he's seen lots of women in sexier numbers than the one that I was wear as well as being nicer looking than me. Women who care about what they look like, and live the high life. Not like me, a starving rock singer who lives in a run down trailer in the forgotten part of town. But, nope. The idiot gets all worked up over me, and passes out. Yup. The moron fainted. Right there, on Linna's floor.
Nene nearly joined him by laughing so hard. Linna started laughing too. Me? I just stared at the guy, lying there on the floor. But I lost it and started laughing too, when Linna started snorting. We were laughing so hard we were making ourselves sick. Poor Leon. I hadn't had a good laugh like that in I don't know how long.
Finally, Nene had had enough and went to get some smelling salts. Leon came to with a start with Nene in his face making kissing noises, calling him 'her darling Leon-Poo. I playfully kicked Nene away and looked at Leon. He looked embarrassed as he got up. We left the apartment.
As we made our way outside, Leon looked at his watch and sighed. We had missed our reservation. I guess we stood there laughing at him for too long. Oops. I felt kind of bad that it had been at Leon's expense. I really like the guy, you know. I just wish he would learn to lighten up around me. It's not like I bite or anything. I act tough, but I've got a softer side. Really. I do.
Leon walked up to he bike. I glared at him. He really didn't expect me to ride on that thing in the dress that I was wearing, did he? Apparently, he didn't expect me to be dressed in a dress because he looked at the bike then at me and took a deep breath as he chuckled and scratched his head.
Leon made some calls and finally found a rental agency that would drive the car out to us. I did NOT want to go out on a date in a police car. That was his first suggestion. By the time the car arrived, I was starving and could think of little else other than eating. Okay, so I was nervous about the date and forgot to eat lunch. So, yes, I was now starving.
We went to several restaurants but the wait was much to long. I wanted food and I wanted it now! So I shoved Leon to the passenger side and drove to a run down hot dog stand on my side of town. Mind you, it had been a while since I had been behind the wheel of a car. I know how to drive, it had just been a while. I think my driving sort of terrified Leon because when I returned with the food, he insisted on driving.
I got into the passenger side of the car and Leon looked at me and asked what the hell I had gotten. I ordered him to drive to a park that I liked to frequent. Many a Sekiria song had been written in the park. I gave Leon his hot dogs, which were made the way I liked them. If he was going to date me, he had to learn to appreciate what I liked. They were piled high with sour kraut and lots of hot sauce. I got a mound of fries for us to share, water for the both of us and two vanilla shakes.
Sitting beside Leon on the park bench I dove into the food. Leon took one bite of the hot dog and nearly choked. Apparently, Leon cannot take hot food. He nearly inhaled his milkshake and glared at me. I had done that on purpose. No, I told him. I put hot sauce on my hot dogs too. I seemed to have no problem eating mine so he grabbed it and took a bite. I tried to warn him, but it was too late. There went my milkshake. I called him a wimp, took my hot dog back and ate it. I don't think Leon will trust me with food again.
Leon babbled on about things. I really don't remember what the heck he was saying, something about messing things up between us, my show, all kinds of stuff. I really didn't pay much attention. I just wanted him to shut up, so I snuggled into him. It felt nice to be close to somebody again. I think Leon stopped talking and put his arms around me.
I was enjoying the silence and the security of being in Leon's arms when my phone rang. It startled me. Leon made a comment that he would wring Nene's neck personally if it was her. It was Fox. Huh? Why would he be calling me? He knew that I had a date. He was screaming at me to come down to Hot Legs on the double and be prepared to sing. I asked him why? I had never heard him so excited before. He told me to just get my ass in gear and over to the club on the double.
I stood up and told Leon to take me to the club. Leon looked hurt. Couldn't it wait? Couldn't I just forget about my band for just one night?
Angrily I snatched the keys from his hand and walked to the car. If he didn't want to come, he could stay there at the park. My trailer wasn't far. He could walk back there. Singing was my life, it was what kept me alive. Something was up and I was going with or without him. Leon grabbed the keys from me and drove to the club. I could tell he was mad.
When we got to Hot Legs and went inside, Fox was on me in an instant. I could see the rest of the band on stage preparing to play. Fox dragged me away from Leon, complimenting me on how sexy I looked. As we got closer, that was when I saw him. Simon Rogers. He was only one of the hottest producers/recording execs in the industry. What the hell was he doing at Hot Legs?! Great. My breath smelled like hot sauce and sour kraut.
Next Chapter:Nene...
Coming up... Linna, then Sylia. Keep the reviews coming and I will keep writing... it motivates me to write. It really does.