Author's note

This is one chapter, I find myself having some trouble getting the Ako(s) down. It's also a little shorter than usual though. Well, it might be a bit refreshing to have a shorter chapter once in a while. The last chapter was a bit long after all.

For this chapter, I'm really open to any suggestions. There got to be something I can do to improve and/or put more context into it.

Update

Fight scene longer

Combat incident scene added

Additional dialogues

Minor grammar fix

Chapter 6: Ako and Ako, Friendships!

Darkness envelops Saotome and transforms her into Negadol. She obtains a cat-like black dress with gloves and shoes that look like paws. Her dress is much closer to that of a cosplay instead.

Negadol opens her eyes and screams "Aaaako!"

Along with the scream, a sound wave is formed and takes effect on the audience. The only difference this time is, they became unconscious. The only ones standing are Yume and others.

Gyaku looks at the sight and is impressed "It seems like this one is strong. Well, I did put in more power this time. Negadol, do what you have to do!"

The Negadol turns to Shirabe Ako and leaps in with a punch. She jumps aside and the punch leaves a crater on the stage. Shirabe quickly moves and regroup with Hibiki and everyone. The Negadol turns to the girls and stares at them with a cold and stern face.

Yume looks at the situation with disbelief and mutter "Ako…"

Hibiki readies her Cure Modules and says "Everyone, ready?"

Yume notices what Hibiki means and together with the rest of the girls, they nod together. When they all transform, the Negadol lowers herself and pulls back her arm. She stands there for a moment and throws out a punch. Following her fist motion, a shadowy cat paw fist flies at the girls. They dodge out of the way and the cat fist destroys several seats.

Cure Diva looks back and sees the damages "No way, that was dangerous." She then looks at Saotome and shouts "Ako, please stop!"

Negadol looks at Diva and throws another cat fist at her. Diva is surprised but the sudden attack and could only block. The fist pushes her all the way against the wall and crashes her into in.

Melody is worry about Diva "Diva! Are you alright?"

When the fist disappears, Diva falls down on one knee. She manages to answer Melody "Ow ow ow, that hurts but…" She stands up and looks at herself "It didn't hurt as much as I thought."

Gyaku who is leaning against a wall up high says "Tsu, I guess it won't be that easy. Negadol! Focus on Cure Diva!"

The Negadol starts targeting Diva, but she is able to evade them every time.

Diva sees a chance for a counter and tries to attack back "There!"

Meanwhile, Melody jumps in from behind, trying to help Diva. The Negadol does a split and Diva sees face to face with Melody.

Melody "Pu-ohhh!"

Diva strikes a perfect hit on Melody's face. Other cures quickly jump in and try to stop the Negadol but it slips away by jumping around.

Cure Beat then says "This is going nowhere. Diva! Can you change into your Aikatsu Mode?"

Diva answers "I can but, I don't know what song to use!"

Cure Rhythm then responds "Is there any song that is only with the two of you?"

Diva thinks back. A song that could mean a lot to the two of them. She then remembers there is a song it could work.

Diva "Maybe that song will work! Eh? Kyaa!"

However, she let her guard down and was hit. Diva is knocked onto the stage with another cat fist flying at her. At the last second, someone dashed over and grabs Diva out of the danger. Both of the rolled over a few times.

Diva slowly opens her eyes and she sees Subaru "Subaru! Why are you here?"

Both of them get up and Subaru holds Diva still by her shoulders then asks "That's not important right now, what is going on here?"

Diva answers "A lot happened but first…" She looks at the Negadol "I need to save her!"

Negadol sees Diva, or rather Yume flirting with Subaru. It the readies both arms at shoots out two faster than usual cat fist at them. Muse then stands in front and blocks the attack. However, the attack creates a shockwave and a strong pressure can be felt. Diva was able to stand still but Subaru was blown away. He crashes into some backstage prop and falls unconscious. Diva rushes over to check on Subaru.

Muse the stares at Negadol and says "Saotome Ako! Are you done? You know who this is right?"

The Negadol stops for a second and Diva see that. Diva can't help but mutter her name "Ako…"

Muse then continues "I looked into S4. The two of you didn't begin as good friends, but you never disliked Yume, right? I know what is going on but it isn't right to do this to them right now!"

Diva puts Subaru down and stands back up "That's right and like today, you did this to help Muse. Even though you act like you are displeased, angered, or annoyed. We all know it is because you care about everyone."

Muse nods "That's why you can't just hurt your friend. Your friendship with Diva, no Yume isn't that shallow!"

Negadol stands still, seemingly struggle to move and continue attacking. However, Gyaku isn't letting it go on.

Gyaku commands "Enough! Negadol, crush all of them!"

Negadol leaps in for a straight punch with his command. Right before it hits, Muse's Live Module shrines. The Negadol stops and jumps back from the light. Muse pull out the Module and three cards come out of it. Muse looks at the cards. It is a yellow dress, similar to her current precure outfit but with a bit of tutu dress like changes to it.

She looks at the card and says "This is, then perhaps…" Muse then looks at the Negadol and the other cures. The cures then group up onto the stage.

Diva looks at Muse and says "You... Good luck."

Melody is surprised by that "Don't tell me, you already made a song?"

Muse then says "It was only music but…" After a short pause "I think, I know what the lyrics will be good."

Rhythm then says "That's amazing."

Ellen also praises Muse "As expected, well done!"

Muse then opens up her Live Modules and says "This will be the only song I write. The name will be… Overture… Overture of Friendship."

Muse then slots in the cards and transforms "Precure, Aikatsu Mode!" Her precure outfit now has lighter clothing on top and a little shorter skirt with white frills. "Precure, Golden Swan Coord!" Her outfit is a depiction of a swan with a golden aura. Her color, yellow, and the dress makes her looks like one that comes out of a heartwarming fairytale.

As soon as she finishes her Aikatsu mode transformation, music starts playing.

Muse "There were two strong adults, that were raised to hide their anxiety. But everyone has told me, you need courage to take the first step."

Within Muse's heart, she is trying to convey the feeling when she meets Hibiki and others. The time when they become friends and heartwarming emotions, it slowly taking shape and forms a golden aura. Memories of Saotome starting to come out.

The time when Saotome picks a fight with her friends, the times when she is jealous of how close Yume and Subaru, as well as memories of her meeting Kirara, and many more. The protection aura Negadol has slowly disappeared.

Gyaku then ticks his tongue "Tsuu, to draw out those emotions so easily. However, I still have a few more cards to play." He then teleports away.

Melody then looks Rhythm "Let's use that!" Melody then held out her Belltier

Rhythm then nods with a smile "Alright!"

The two then share a part of the Belltier rod and uses Music Rondo Super Quartet. The wave strikes through the Negadol.

Melody and Rhythm together "Ready, set! Finale!"

Their attack cleanses the Negadol and returns Saotome Ako back to normal. Then a bright light that returns everything damaged back to normal. A few minutes later, all the fainted people wake up. Both Ako stands on the stage looking at each other.

Saotome then speaks up "I can't remember what happens at the end but you did keep up with me. I'll let you use the name Ako, seeing you are younger as well."

Yume then walks closer and teases Saotome "Then what should we call you? Personally, I think it's fine to call both of you Ako?"

Older Ako then responds with "well, that's fine I guess."

Yume nods and then looks at younger Ako "Now that's settled, why don't you do another Live? You should try to do it again and show it to everyone."

Older Ako then questions "Yume, what do you mean?"

Yume answers "Ah, she actually already made a song. She just hasn't got the chance to do a live with it yet."

Younger Ako then complains "Why must I…" She stops since she notices Hibiki and others are looking at her with excitement "Fine, I… I'll do it."

Yume claps her hands together and says "Great, then please go to the changing room. I'll go help set everything up, do your best!"

At the backstage, Subaru is waiting for Yume.

He looks at Yume and questions her "Yume, can you tell me what is going on?"

Yume tries to avoid the question by looking away and says "Not.. nothing."

Subaru then says "It is definitely not nothing. That weird man and all that fighting."

Yume doesn't know what to do. She wants to let Subaru know but she knows that it could end up endanger him.

A voice then comes out from behind Yume "It's okay-nya. If it is only one person, I'm sure everyone will be able to help him if something happens-nya. It might be a good idea to have someone that can help-nya."

Yume looks back and sees Hummy. Subaru sees the same and points at her "Wait, did that cat just… talked?"

Yume answers "Well, yeah. This is Hummy from Majorland."

Subaru is confused "Majorland? With talking cat? Yume, I'm sorry but what do you mean?"

Hummy gives Yume a nod and Yume starts explaining everything she knows. She explains while they work on the stage for Ako.

Subaru then asks "So it's up to you girls to stop those people, but at least rate it would never end."

Yume couldn't help but wonder "What do you mean?"

Subaru answers "I mean, we don't know where they are and they can just keep coming."

Yume responds "Ah, you are right. Then is there a way to find them?"

Subaru thinks for a few seconds then says "There is nothing we can do right now. Maybe next time, we can get some information from that weird man."

Yume then agrees "You are right, thanks, Subaru."

Subaru "No problem, sorry I can't really help you."

Yume shakes her head "No, that really helps. At least that's a start." She then smiles

Subaru blushes a little and faces away from Yume while focusing on his work.

Yume smiles and points at Subaru "Ah! Now you are the boiled octopus!"

He shouts "Shut up! Sometimes you are so uncute!"

Yume turns red and shouts back "That's none of your business!"

Subaru leans back and looks more relaxed "Well, just don't overdo it and get hurt. Though is this what she is talking about?"

Yume questions the last part "She?"

Subaru then quickly answers "Ah no, it's nothing. I met Shiratori yesterday and she said I should drop by. Well, it's true I haven't been around but... It's good I came. I did manage to save you after all. I guess you are too clumsy to try and be a hero" He then looks with a teasing grin

Yume pouts and angrily retorts "What do you mean by too clumsy to try and be a hero? I will be fine!"

Subaru the laughs "Haha, there it is again, boiled octopus."

Yume then says "Muuu, whatever! Let's just finish this."

Subaru smiles and starts finishing up the work with Yume.

In the changing room, Hibiki and others are standing right by Ako.

Older Ako is there too and she gives Ako a word of advice "If you are nervous, don't be. It's your own song after all."

Ako then retorts "Thanks but that was unnecessary. Also, I got these." Ako then holds out her Golden Swan Coord.

Ellen on the side the ask "Wait, does it work?"

Ako nods "They should. Besides, I don't have any better dress."

Kanade then says "Right, we just started after all. Ako, good luck!"

Hibiki also says a word of encouragement "Ako, you definitely be fine. So just go for it!"

Ellen then try to say something but Hummy jumps into her arms right before she speaks "Ah, Hummy… Right, Ako, you are our pride. I'm sure you will be able to pull off an amazing live."

Ako then nods and looks down the hall "This song, it was for us. But now, I'll sing for everyone here."

Ako then runs down the hall and put in her cards into the panels. The device opens up and Ako enters. The Precure Cards works perfectly as if it were any other cards. Her hair color also changes into her golden blonde color. After the dress up ends, she stands on the stage and performs again. Ako's performance goes smoothly and when it's time for her special appeal, she jumps up. During the jump, there are several yellow bubbles surrounding her. When she reaches the peak of her jump, the bubbles pop and become music notes. Her performance continues a little longer after that. When it ends, Hibiki and others immediately go onto the stage to congratulate Ako.

The S4 and M4 members also agree that it is a good performance, starting with Yume "I knew it, she'll be fine."

Subaru then nods "Yeah, and if she can make a performance like that, the other three must be pretty good. Perhaps, the S4 is now in danger."

Yume says "That's fine, if they surpass us, then we just have to try harder and surpass them. Maybe they can become a good rival against us." Yume says with an exciting smile.

Ako who is near Yume "Shaaa!" Yume is surprised by it and Ako continues "What are you talking about? There is no way we can let them surpass us. They can be a good rival though."

Mahiru, who is still sitting in her seat agrees "That's right, the S4, the four of us won't lose that easy."

Koharu she stands close to Yume looks at Mahiru and says "Me too, I don't plan on falling behind. Then maybe one day, I can…" Koharu then looks at Yume.

Yume notices and smiles at her. Koharu does the same and they both understand each other's thoughts "One day, the two of us will also compete on the same stage."

Asahi who is next to Mahiru then asks "By the way, where is that always cheerful girl? Ruka was it?"

Ako sighs "Really, just where is that Ruka? I even let her know about today's live."

Ruka pops out from one of the audience seats while raising a hand "You called?"

Ako turns around then goes over and screams at her "If you are here, at least say hello! What are you doing hiding down there?"

Ruka answers "What I was doing? What was I doing? Napping! I think?"

Ako looks like she is about to explode and the rest simply make a wry laugh. Around the same time, the door to exit the place opens for a few seconds.

Yume sees him walk out and mutter "That was… Headmaster?"

Moroboshi walks out of the concert hall while holding a tablet. He looks at the tablet while showing a concerned face.

Moroboshi says "Pretty Cure… Just what is going on?"

He grumbles for a few seconds. He then pushes his glass and looks up into the blue sky.

Moroboshi then continues "Looks like, I have a lot of work to do."