Author's Note

This chapter was kind of fun to write. though I'm kind of throwing in songs that Yume sing left and right now. This will change soon in the next few chapters. I'm also thinking about writing a new song and lyrics but it's going to be a pain to describe the song genre and styles. Not to mention I won't have a way to actually produce and show it. Also since this story is getting a lot more attention, I'll be focusing on this one instead of my other work that's in process. As always, please let me know what you guys think, even if is criticism. It means makes my day to see review, favorite, or follows.

Chapter 3: Aikatsu and Battles, Cure Diva

Yume looks at herself and at Melody and other cures. The cures are surprised at Yume's transformation into Cure Diva. Meanwhile, the staff and others that recovered are looking at Diva dumbfounded. The man in the suit, however, looks angry.

He looks at Diva "So there is Precure in this world after all. Cure Diva, how interesting, Diva title fitting for a goddess of performance. Let's see if you can live up to that!" As he finishes talking, the Negadol high jumps towards Diva and makes an ax kick. Diva being inexperienced didn't move. Beat notices the danger and tells her to block it. Dive closes her eyes and crosses her arms over her head. She manages to block a powerful kick in time. The stage sinks in and the cures can feel a wave of pressure. The Negadol glares at Diva while Diva slowly opens her eyes and look at the Negadol. Diva is surprised at herself to be able to block that attack.

Diva looks around her and says "Seriously? Is this… real?" The Negadol then move back and the other cures rush over to Diva.

Melody immediately asks Diva "Are you alright?"

Diva nods and questions "Yes, but the stage… Umm, is there a way to fix this?"

Rhythm answers "It will be fine once we defeat the enemy."

Beat nods "Yes, but as long the Negadol has that energy around her, I don't think our attacks will have much effect."

Muse then adds "But it does look smaller than before. That energy aura around her most likely is what causes our passionato Harmony to do nothing. If only we can get rid of that."

The man in the suit then laughs "Hahaha, get rid of it? Even that performance earlier could not save this girl. Just give up and accept reality! Negadol, finish them!"

All the cures except Diva engage the Negadol once again. Diva then stands there unsure what to do. Hummy then runs up next to her.

"Try to perform another live-nya. I'm sure you can do even better live right now and your live as precure should save that girl-nya." Hummy making a suggestion for Diva and she nods.

Diva grips her hands tight and says "Thank you, I will save her. I will save everyone and bring back their smile. As a precure, it might be okay to use that power all the way." Diva then closes her eyes as new words and actions surface in her mind.

Diva holds out her Live Module and it starts glowing. Three cards then come out of it. Diva grabs it and the Module pops open with slots to put the cards on top of each other.

"This is… Alright. Precure, Aikatsu Mode!" Diva put the cards in and close it. She then tosses it above her head as glittering particles covers Diva. Her precure outfit then starts changing. Her dress becomes similar to her sun dress but with a shorter skirt and the sun pattern is switched out with stars. The color now reflects more to that of a rainbow mix as well. "Precure dress, Rainbow Star Coord!"

Everyone stops moving and looks at Diva again. No one is able to say anything until Melody asks while pointing at her "Did you just changed again?"

Diva blinks a few times and answers with a question "Was I not supposed to?"

Beat then comments "Is it that what its call? Top idol mentality."

Rhythm then answers "I don't think that's it but… That's quite amazing." she says while looking at Diva once again.

Melody then complains "You two, a little help?" The fight with Negadol continues as only Melody and Muse is engaging the fight.

Beat then apologize "Sorry!" and jumps in while rhythm does the same.

Muse then complains as well when they join "Seriously, focus on the fight. Diva, think about the song that will help this girl. I'm sure there is a song that will be the best for this!"

Diva then looks at the Negadol "A song that will help her. Ahh, this audition." Diva then closes her eyes as she remembers the first time she participates in an audition as well as the first time she performs. The anxiety and fear of what if she didn't sing well, what if she messed up the dance, and many other what if. However, Diva knows that if she didn't try, then she wouldn't be here. Her dream to become an idol would not even start. There is only one song that comes to her mind and she opens her eyes and looks at Negadol.

"Negadol! Listen to this song! Look at my Live! This one is for you, Start Line!" Everyone focuses on Diva and as it were to break the silence, her performance starts.

"Dreams aren't meant to be just seen, they're meant to be fulfilled. All you have to do is be honest with your urge to shine Start line!" As Diva sings her heart out with dazzling aura, Negadol eyes are focused on Diva. Negadol's Aura slows becomes bubbles one by one with some of her recent memories. As they all come out, everyone nearby sees her reason to be here and her dream.

A girl runs home with a flier in her hand. She immediately goes to her parents in the living room while showing the flier to them.

"Mom, Dad! Look!" She shows them the audition and continues "I want to join this, can I?"

Father "Are you sure you want to? I know you really like singing but…"

The girl doesn't give up "I know and that's why I have been practicing, my dancing too!"

Mother "Hmm, alright but under one condition." The girl ready herself for the condition.

The parents look at each other for a moment and the dad says "Since this audition let you do a short live, the condition is let us see your live for the audition."

The girl then pouts and says "Seriously… Of course!" and she jumps and they did a family hug.

The memories then fast forwards to the day of the audition. The girl is in her room and is already anxious.

Her mother then knocks on her door and enters "Are you okay? Scared?"

She slowly nods and says "I practiced so much but the dance. There are a few parts I just have trouble doing. I can do it sometimes but…"

Her mother holds the girl's hand "Don't worry. Even if you messed up a bit, it will be alright. You know, I think there is something more important than mastering the song and the dance."

The girl who is about to cry looks at her mother with a surprise "Eh?"

Her mother then smiles and says "It's to have fun. Mom and dad think you shine the brightest when you are having fun. So don't worry about messing up, just do your best and have fun." The mother then hugs the girl. The girl is surprised and eventually closes her eyes and nod "Mm!"

Few more memory bubbles pass by with her friends cheering her on and wishes her best of luck.

The Negadol has teary eyes while muttering "Mom, Dad." Her aura has now disappeared. Diva's performance also comes to an end. The four Cures that looked at her memories couldn't help but get emotional. However, Diva gives them a wakeup call.

"Melody, Rhythm, Beat, Muse! Try now!" Diva shouts and snaps the girls back into action. They look at each and comes together. "Passionato Harmony!" The attack hits the Negadol. However, without the aura, it slowly returns the girl back to normal.

The man in the suit then annoyingly says "Tsu, so they can actually fight back. Well, I better report this." The man then teleports away while Passionato Harmony is turning the girl back. Diva looks at the man and thinks "Who is he?"

In the end, a flash of light envelopes the whole area. Everyone but Diva quickly undo their transformation. When they see Diva still in her precure form, they quickly wave for her attention.

When Diva notices, Hibiki says "Quickly, change back."

Diva who doesn't understand at first instead noticing the staffs and normal peoples seems to have woke out from a daydream. Some start to look around and others are rubbing their eyes or holding their head. Diva soon realizes what they mean and changes back to normal.

A staff that recovers then walks over to Yume. "Ah uhmm, are you okay? What in the world happened?"

Yume then blinks and answers "I think something is wrong with the light. Anyways, don't we need to hurry up?"

The staff then check the time and starts the panic "Ahh! Everyone, hurry up! We don't have much time left!" The staff then quickly let other's know and begin to work on the stage. Yume then looks at Hibiki and others and they smile while Hibiki gives her a thump up.

Ellen then looks around "Seems like everything is back to normal."

Yume then jumps down from the stage "Yes, and thankfully the damages are gone too. Hmm?" Yume then sees a man and woman panicking over something.

The women shake the girl who was turned into Negadol. She slowly wakes up "Hmm? Mom? Dad?"

The father then asks "Are you okay? Why are you sleeping here?"

The girl shakes her head "I don't know but I'm alright."

The mother still worries "Really? Do you want to sit out? There is always next time."

The girl then takes her head once again "It's alright and I'll try my best. I can definitely do it."

The mother then smiles "Alright, then we'll be waiting here."

The girl then gets up and moves towards to waiting room. The girls see it looks at each other then smiles and laughs.

Soon after, an announcement from the stage mic. "All participants, please get ready. The audition will start in fifteen minutes! Repeat…" From the announcement Hibiki and others, except Yume waves, move to the waiting room. On the way back, Hummy jumps back into the box.

Ako asks "Do you like it in there?"

Hummy answer "That's right-nya. It really comfortable in here-nya."

Kanade then wonders "Maybe we can get you a pillow, it'll make it even better."

Hummy getting happy "Really-nya?"

Ako then lightly pushes Hummy deep into the box "We'll get you a pillow, so please stay quiet."

Hummy answers "Okay-nya!" The box closes and Hummy stays inside quietly.

When they get to the waiting room, they see the girl being calm and collected while other participants show anxiety instead. Hibiki then walks over to her.

"You look better. You were so scared earlier." Hibiki says with Kanade and others behind her.

The girl then looks at Hibiki "Ah yes. I was really scared but then I remembered something. Not making a mistake is not the most important thing."

Hibiki then nods and says "Having fun and try your best is more important."

The girl looks surprised from her response "Eh? Ah yes."

Kanade then glares at Hibiki "Way to copy that line."

Hibiki then turns to Kanade "It's okay, isn't it? I think it's true after all."

Kanade then retorts "Says the one that was frozen solid a while ago."

Hibiki then backs off a bit "Eh, well that was. Uhmm…"

Ellen then says "Either way, let's all do our best."

Ako nods then follow up "Doesn't matter who wins, let's make sure we had fun."

The girl nods and answers "Yes!"

A staff then walks in and inform everyone to move into the audition stage "Everyone, it's time. Please move to the stage in three minutes" Everyone then follows the staff towards the stage.

The girl the hurriedly stop Hibiki and others "Ah wait a moment. I'm Yurina uhmm…"

Hibiki and everyone then give their name "Hibiki" "Kanade" "Ellen" "Ako"

Hibiki then says "Let's go"

Yurina nods "Yes!"

The host then steps up onto the stage and start his announcement "Alright everyone! It's time for the New Amature Idol Audition! Here is the process. Everyone here will go through each different activity and obtain scores by your placement. In the end, the one with the highest score will get a chance to do a Live! Also, since we end up having a bit of delay, each of our judges will also provide their opinions judging from your performance! Now we also have a special guest among our judges. Believe it or not, it is the top idol, Nijino Yume!" As he finishes, the spotlight moves to Yume while she waves at the participants and the audience.

Yume quickly introduces herself "Hello! I'm Nijino Yume. I'm here as a judge today and I hope to see everyone do their best!"

The host then continues "Thank you Yume. Now, let's move onto the first stage!" As he finishes, the stage opens up a few holes and treadmills rises up. "The first stage is about stamina. You can't be an idol if you don't have enough stamina. Now everyone, please move onto the treadmills!"

The girls move onto the treadmills and the Host continues "Ready? Start!" With that, the treadmills start moving and it starts with jogging speed. Everyone is doing alright and Hibiki speaks out.

"If it is like this, I can do it all day." Hibiki says with confidence.

The host then says "Looks like everyone is doing fine. Let's speed this up a little." The host then presses a button and the treadmills speed up a little. "I forgot to mention but every 3 minutes, we will increase the speed. If you can't keep up anymore, make sure to hit the break button on your machine. If you are to be thrown off the treadmill, you are disqualified."

Kanade then says "It will get faster? Why…"

Ellen then asks "If we get thrown off the treadmill, we are disqualified? Why?"

Yume then stands up and explains "That's a good question. This is actually related to being an idol. Getting injured when you can avoid it is a big no." Yume crosses her arm in an X form and smiles.

She then continues "This audition also serves as a lesson for those of you who aren't experienced in Aikatsu. That's why, please try your best and stay safe."

About 10 minutes later, several girls had dropped out. Among Hibiki and others, the first one to drop out is Ako. Then follow up is Kanade. The current speed the girls are running at is about 8 mph. Hibiki is doing alright but Ellen and their new friend, Yurina, is getting out of breath.

Hibiki then looks around and talks to Ellen "Ellen, not bad. I didn't think you can keep up."

Ellen then talks back "Hibiki you... isn't it about time... you get tire too?"

Hibiki confidently answers "Not yet, I… can still keep going. However..." Hibiki then looks at Yurina. Yurina looks worn-out is still going strong.

Ellen looks and says "Yeah… She is… Ah, that's it!" Ellen then hit the break.

The host then excitingly reports "Ohh! There is only two left! Which one will take the first place?" The two keep running, however, Hibiki eventually becomes the last one standing.

The host then says "There it is! The first-round winner is Hojo Hibiki! Now then do you have anything to say?" The host put the microphone near Hibiki.

Hibiki isn't prepared for it and just says what comes to her first "Eh ah… It was a good run."

The host isn't expecting the short answer "Hmm? Is that it?"

Kanade can't help but complains "Hibiki, you need to say something more."

Hibiki hears it and decides to think of something. She looks around and her eyes meet with Yurina. Hibiki then grabs the microphone and points at Yurina with another hand "Yes, that was a good run. Yurina, you came close but this is only the first round, only the beginning!"

Yurina surprised by it quickly response "Eh ah, yes!"

At that moment, Ellen looks away and sighs. Kanade face drops and looks at Hibiki with a blank face. Ako on the other hand, simply mutter "Idiot."

The host then gets the microphone back and excitingly announce "Oookay! Apparently, we now have a rival forming up in this audition! Now it's exciting to see how the second round will go. Round two will start after a short ten-minute break."

When the girls return to the waiting room and sit down; Kanade, Ellen, and Ako all stare at Hibiki. Hibiki looks away trying to pretend there was nothing wrong. Yurina is sitting near them and trying to break the ice.

Yurina "Well, it's alright. This is like a competition after all."

Hibiki then moves over to Yurina "Right right? So let's just forget all of this and just do our best and have fun." They sigh but they know that is true.

Ellen then says "Well, since we are doing this, I'll just say this now. Once we get to the singing portion, I plan on winning."

Hibiki then accepts the challenge "Bring it on, I have been getting better lately. I won't lose."

Kanade then says "If that's the case, then I have to do my best on dancing."

Ako then squints her eyes and looks at them "You girls are actually taking this that serious?"

All of them, including Yurina, answers "Of course!"

Ako then says "Ah well, I know Yurina is serious but… We kind of got dragged into this."

Yurina then questions "Dragged in?"

Kanade answers "Well, a lot happened."

Hibiki then follows up "Yeah, I didn't know Yume can just sign us up."

Everyone but Yurina screams "Hibiki!"

Yurina is shocked "You guys know Yume? Amazing."

Hibiki then answers and talk like a scared cat "Yeah… Either way, let's do our best for the rest of the audition."