Okay here's chapter one! Sorry it took a while... i got a little depressed and then i had homework to do. A word of advice... never get the last DVD to Chrono Crusade for those who like the anime. It'll scar you for life! Anywho! Read and review please!

Chapter One

"And that's a wrap!" shouted the camera man as he stood from the waxed floor. "Excellent job Shuichi! One of your best yet!"

Shuichi turned and smiled, his eyes dull, yet his face bright. He walked away from the camera man and toward the refreshments table, wearing a black trench coat with black pants that were attached to him with buckles and a black turtle neck with no sleeves. His black boots that went up to his knees clunked heavily onto the floor, weighing at least ten pounds per boot. Quickly turning around to face the camera man he tilted his head.. "Oh, Haru, you say that every time!"

Haru blushed as he rubbed his head nervously. "Well, you are the best. I've never seen a model with so much talent!"

Shuichi shook his head, turning around as he continued smiling. From a nearby table he grabbed

"Yes, Shindou is quite the talented little song bird, now isn't he?" came a voice from behind. Shuichi quickly looked up from the table as Haru turned to the man.

Walking towards them, was a man dressed in a black suit jacket, white buttoned shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of black sunglasses. His silver-blue hair was straight and ended at his chin and shined brightly underneath the soft lights of the room. Removing his sunglasses as he flipped his hair away from his eyes, he revealed bright green eyes and smiled slyly at the two.

"Oh! Mr. Himoto!" shouted Haru as he frantically gathered papers together to make it look as if he were working.

Shuichi smirked as he wiped his sweaty, make-upped face with the towel he'd been holding. "Hello, Hideki. Is there anything you need?"

Hideki smirked as he walked toward Shuichi, who was currently sucking down some water. "Just came to check up on my star model. It's not everyday that Seguchi Tohma asks a model of mine to be the lead singer of a band he's sponsoring. I have to wonder if you tend to take up his offer." His arms came around Shuichi affectionately as he lightly settled his head on Shuichi's shoulder, snuggling against his cheek.

Shuichi stiffened, yet nothing was shown on his blank pale face. Not even a light blush from how the older man's lower body brushed against his behind. Hideki's arms moved lower, pushing Shuichi's lower half closer to him. He moaned softly into Shuichi's ear. "I had hoped you refused," whispered the older man tantalizingly into his ear. "I wouldn't want to lose my 'Shadow' to a ridiculous dream, now would I?"

"I haven't answered him yet," Shuichi said calmly as he moved away from Hideki and set his cup down on the table.

"And?" Hideki leaned back on a pole behind him. Everyone had left and it was just the two of them left to talk.

Shuichi hesitated. "He invited me to a party. A bunch of celebrities and the band is going to be there. I'll answer him then."

"I suppose I'm invited, as well?"

Shuichi turned towards his manager. Hideki simply smiled at him as he crossed his arms. The model quickly looked to the floor and answered, "If you want, I can get you an invitation."

"Good boy! Now," Hideki said as he walked toward Shuichi and kissed him fiercely on the mouth. After pulling back he quickly turned around and walked away. "I'm sure you'll make the right choice," finished the manager as he waved goodbye, turning off the lights as he went.

Sighing, Shuichi sat down in a chair and ran a hand through his black hair. Chuckling softly he whispered to no one in particular, "Alone once again."

Tohma paced nervously in his office. It was a rare occurrence when the Great Seguchi Tohma, the president of NG Studios, was unsure about something. Yuki had to wonder if this was some forewarning of the end of the world as he rested his feet up onto his friend's desk and watched the president fret.

"What's wrong Tohma? Is Mika at it again with her tantrums? I don't think I've ever seen you this upset after a long argument." Yuki chuckled.

Tohma quickly turned toward Yuki and slouched, his anxiety getting to him. "I wish it was Mika."

Yuki quickly set his feet on the ground as Tohma returned to his desk. "Then what is it?"

Tohma sighed. "I'm sure you've heard of my meeting with the model, Shindou Shuichi also known as Shadow."

"Of course. It's been on almost every channel for a week now. And?"

"I'm sure you also know that I asked him to be the lead singer of the new band I'm sponsoring."

"Bad Luck is it?" asked Yuki.

"I don't know. Anyway, I was beginning to wonder why I had so much faith in this band when I entered a bar. Apparently, it was Karaoke Night and there he was. Like an angel from God."

"I don't see this story going anywhere."

"Okay, fine! So I asked him if he could be our lead singer and he said 'I'll have to think about it'. And then I invite him to a NG Bash and he said 'I'll give you an answer then'."

"I still don't understand the problem," stated Yuki, boredom evident in his tone.

"He's not the problem at all! He's shy and nice- everything I need to manipulate him! It's his damn manager who is the problem! Just yesterday Shindou called me up and asked me for another invite for Hideki!"

"Who's Hideki?"

"His manager! Would you please stay focused for just a few minutes! Anyway, I said 'Sure' and then that damn Hideki calls me up and asks me exactly why I need his 'Shadow' for MY IMMATURE BAND!"

Yuki's eyes widened as he watched Evil Tohma come out of Good Tohma. Satan's spawn was right before him.

"AND NOW THAT IMPUDENT SON OF A BITCH IS GOING TO BE AT THE PARTY MANIPULATING MY LEAD SINGER INTO REFUSING MY GOOD NATURED PROPOSITION!"

"Satan's spawn, I would really appreciate it if you would refrain from spitting on me when you yell. By the way, I'm sure the people in India don't appreciate you waking them up."

Tohma sighed as he sat back down into his chair. "I'm sorry, Eiri. I did not mean to yell at you. It's just this Hideki could possibly be my downfall."

Yuki sighed as he ran a hand through his gold hair. "Alright, what do you want me to do?"

Tohma smiled as he jumped out of his chair and toward Yuki. "Why Eiri! I thought you'd never ask." Yuki rolled his eyes. "Tomorrow night is the NG Bash. And of course, you're invited! What I want you to do is separate Hideki and Shindou. If Hideki is by Shindou's side while I make my attack-"

"You're plan will be ruined," interrupted Yuki. "Now what's in it for me?"

Tohma's smile widened. "You get to seduce him all you want! I even give you permission to have sex with him!"

Yuki scowled. "Do you take me for a fool? I want all of my house keys back. Even the ones that you had personally made! Make sure to check Tatsuha, as well!"

"But-"

"No buts! I'm tired of all three of you entering MY apartment whenever you damn well feel like it. Either you give me EVERY SINGLE key or I'm out!"

Tohma scowled. "Fine! They'll be given to you AFTER the party."

"Before or no deal."

"FINE!"

Yuki smirked as he leaned back in his chair, lighting a cigarette as he did so. "I have to wonder if this Shindou Shuichi really is as stupid as you say he is."

Tohma smirked. "Why else do you think he became a model?"

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