A/N: Welcome back to Save The Last Dance! Apologies for taking a while with this chapter, struggled with writer's block near the tail end. But, as always, I have finally completed the latest chapter. And also the first chapter of the 'UTX Arc'. Enjoy!


Chapter 11 - A New Offer

UTX High School - Cafeteria

"Alright, one question before we get down to business." Adam stated, as the entirety of μ's, the Militia and A-RISE sat down in the cafeteria of UTX High School, cups of tea and coffee held in their hands. "You're wondering how we know who the Militia are, right?" Anju asked, getting a raised eyebrow from the street dancers. "Well, let's just say, μ's has a very loose-lipped leader. She told us all about you after your performance at Love Live!" Erena said, causing the eyes of the group to whirl to Honoka. "Come on, guys..." She whined. "Why do you always look at me like that?" Scowling, Umi turned to face her, before delivering a hard flick to the middle of her forehead. "It's because you can't keep a secret!" She scolded, causing Honoka to look up at her, eyes watering, as she clasped her head. "Umiiii, that hurt!"

"Well, if you'd allow us..." Tsubasa said, leaning back in her chair, ignoring Umi and Honoka, which also drew the group's attention to her, "We'd like to take a guess as to who's who, seeing as this is the first time our two groups have spoken." She finished. Shrugging, Adam replied, "Go ahead, Miss Kira." Nodding, Tsubasa sat up a bit straighter, before she looked him dead in the eye.

"Adam Robertson, AKA The Mentor. Currently in a relationship with μ's member Nozomi Tojo, after being separated for two years. Former bodyguard, as well as the leader of the Militia. You were one of the group's two founding members, alongside your partner in both bodyguard duties and dancing..." She stated, before looking to Jamie. "Your elder brother, Jamie Robertson, AKA Harbinger. He acts as the Militia's second-in-command. Currently dating Eli Ayase of μ's, after also being separated for 2 years. The pair of you have been transferred into the third-year class of Otonokizaka, alongside Nozomi, Eli and Nico Yazawa. Am I correct so far?" She asked, causing the brothers to look to each other, before they smiled at her. "So far, Miss Kira, you've been right on target." Jamie said, which made A-RISE's leader smile herself.

"Which brings us to Carlisle and Riddick, AKA Doc and Quake, respectively." Anju piped up, looking to the boys in question. "When Mentor and Harbinger decided to form their own crew, you two were the first to join, when they stumbled across a street performance of yours. The two of you are currently enrolled as part of Otonokizaka's second-year class, which also has Honoka Kosaka, Umi Sonoda and Kotori Minami." She continued, which made Carlisle nod. "That's right, Miss Yuuki." He said, getting a small laugh from the girl as she clapped excitedly. "Yay, I got it right!" She said, which made Quake and Doc smile.

"Which leaves us with Ryan Clougherty, AKA Blink, and Cameron Goldie, AKA Hybrid." Erena said, looking to the last members of the Militia. First, she focused her gaze on Ryan. "After Carlisle and Riddick joined the crew, they referred them to you. And after you gave them a brief performance, they invited you to join, making you the third of their recruits." She stated, getting a smile from Blink, who nodded to her. "That's right, Miss Todo." He replied, before she moved her gaze to Cameron, who raised an eyebrow in anticipation. "As for you, Hybrid, you met the Militia when they were forced to practice at the same time as the dance class you were teaching. After a week, you asked to join the crew, and gave them a small showcase of your skills, after which they asked you to join. Along with Blink, you're part of the 1st-year class of Otonokizaka, along with Hanayo Koizumi, Rin Hoshizora and Maki Nishikino." She said, getting a nod from Cameron. "Hole in one." He stated, getting a smile from Erena.

"Impressive." Adam stated, shooting Honoka a look, which made the leader of μ's laugh nervously again, before looking back to Tsubasa. "So, you said you had an 'offer' you wanted to make us?" He asked, making the leader of A-RISE smile, as she nodded. "Let's hear it." Nodding again, Tsubasa leant forward and placed a piece of paper on the table in front of them, where each member of the group from Otonokizaka could see it.

"Is this a contract?" Umi asked, looking to A-RISE, who nodded. "We want to enter a temporary partnership with all of you." Tsubasa stated, before Adam picked up the paper, and gave it a quick read. "What kind of partnership?" He asked. "Simple. We'd like to perform with all of you." Erena said in reply, causing the group to look at her. "Your performance at Love Live!, and then your showcase yesterday, have shown us that you're all not just willing to adhere to the standard rules of being an idol. You ripped up the rulebook, and in doing so, have changed the idol scene forever. And we don't want to be left behind." She continued, which made Adam raise an eyebrow, as he looked to the contract in his hand.

"Okay...So you want, according to this, to make a simple concert, where you perform with μ's and the Militia. And I'm assuming that you three want to have a spotlight with members of both groups, as to keep the partnership clear?" He asked, getting a nod from all three members of A-RISE. "Well, I don't see a problem with it. Lads?" He said, looking to the rest of his crew, who nodded. "Don't look at us, bro. We do what you do, just slower." Jamie said, which made Adam nod, then move his gaze over to Honoka. "What do you say, Honoka?" He asked, making the ginger shoot a look over to the remainder of μ's. "It's your call, Honoka." Eli stated, which made Honoka smile, before looking back to Tsubasa.

"We're in."


The next day...

Scott's Studio

"So, this is where you practice? I like it." Anju said, causing the group to smile, as the three UTX students placed their bags down. "I agree. However, I thought that μ's normally practices on their school's rooftop. Was I wrong?" Tsubasa asked while straightening the cap she was wearing, causing the idols in question to smile. "Well, we do, but we practice here when both of our groups are performing together." Kotori explained, causing the leader of A-RISE to nod in understanding.

"So, Miss Kira..." Adam stated, cracking his shoulder. "Where d'you want to start?" He asked, making all three of the UTX idols smile, before their leader looked to Adam. "Well, μ's has seen what we can do, but I think you and your crew have yet to see us perform. Am I right?" Tsubasa asked, getting a nod from Adam, before she tossed her phone to Maki, who was standing next to a portable speaker. "Song's already queued up. Just hit play." She said, getting a nod from the redhead, as she plugged the speaker into the phone's jack. Looking over, she saw that the three idols had gotten into position. Pressing play on the selected track, she took a step back, as the song began to play, and the three members of A-RISE began to move.


"PRIVATE WARS:"

"Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!

Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!

Sou, icchau no?

Oikakenai kedo

Kihon dane mureru no kirai yo

Kodoku no setsunasa wakaru hito dakedo

Tokidoki kotoba o kawashi atte

Otagai no basho de otagai no omoi

Takameru each other's day

What'cha do what'cha do? I do "Private Wars"

Hora seigi to zurusa te ni shite

What'cha do what'cha do? I do "Private Wars"

Hora jinsei chotto no yuuki to jounetsu deshou?

Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!

Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!

Mou, yamechau no?

Konki ga nai no ne

Aa...shinken ni hoshiku wa nai no ne

Honki ga kurushii sonna yowane yori

Suzushii kao shite hashiritai no

Onegai wa shinai akirame mo shinai

Karei ni super action please

What'cha do what'cha do? I know "Dangerous Wars"

Tada seinaru shoujo wa shumi janai

What'cha do what'cha do? I know "Dangerous Wars"

Tada jinsei shoubu o nagetara tettai deshou?

Kakenukesasete taikutsuna Bad world

Omowakudoori ugokitakunai yo

What'cha do what'cha do? I do "Private Wars"

Hora seigi to zurusa te ni shite

What'cha do what'cha do? I do "Private Wars"

Hora jinsei chotto no yuuki to jounetsu deshou?

Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!

Can I do? I take it, baby! Can I do? I make it, baby!"


Breathing heavily as they came to a stop, A-RISE's three members smiled as they saw the members of both μ's and the Militia applauding. "Not bad, ladies. Not bad at all." Carlisle said, which made the students of UTX smile, but Adam raised an eyebrow when he saw Anju look to the floor, her cheeks blushing. Looking from her to his blonde partner, he smirked evilly. "This'll be interesting. But what about Todo?" He thought, before moving his gaze over to A-RISE's tallest member, who, after wiping herself down, locked eyes with Riddick, only to look away from him, her face bright red.

"Huh..." Adam said, causing Nozomi to turn to him. "Something wrong?" She asked, causing her boyfriend to look to her and shake his head. "Nah, it's just..." he said, before noticing that all the A-RISE members were looking to him. "I'll tell you later." He said, causing Nozomi to nod, before he stepped forward.

"Well, I can tell that this is going to be a lot of fun, Miss Kira." He said, making the leader of A-RISE smile. "I hope so. But please, call us by our first names. We're not rivals here, we're colleagues, and partners for the time being." She replied, making Adam nod. "Sounds good, Tsubasa. Long as you reply in kind." He said, getting a nod in return from Tsubasa.

"Well, now that we've got a taste of what A-RISE can do, I feel like it's only fair that we reply in kind. Agreed?" Carlisle asked, getting nods from the rest of the group. "So, where would you like to start?" Anju asked, only for Erena to raise a hand. "Actually, I'd like to dance like the Militia during one of the songs at this concert. Could one of you teach me?" She asked, getting a nod from the street dancers.

"What kinda style you going for?" Adam asked, which made Erena look at him in confusion. "Style?" She asked, making Adam nod with a smile. "There's multiple ways to street dance, or you can try and develop your own style. But regardless, I'll give you one piece of advice." He said, walking over to the music player. "And that would be...?" Erena asked.

"Improvise." Adam stated, as he connected his phone to the player, which made Erena adopt a look of confusion. "That's it?" She asked, getting a nod from Adam. "Pretty much. You know that's how street dance started." He explained, making the street dancers of the group smirk, as μ's stepped back to clear the floor. "In the streets, in the clubs. Ripping up the rulebook. Here, we'll break it down for you." He continued, before hitting play on the music player. "First, we've got Doc, bocking!"


"LET'S GO:"

"Let's go!

Make no excuses now,

I'm talkin' here and now,

I'm talkin' here and now,

Let's go!

Your time is running out,

I'm talkin' here and now,

I'm talkin' here and now.

It's not about you've done,

It's about what you doing.

It's all about where you going,

No matter where you've been,

Let's go!"

Taking a step forward, Carlisle bounced his body to the beat of the music, before dropping to the floor in a perfect split, shooting straight back to his feet. Next, he moved over to the side, bouncing repeatedly as he did so, before ducking down, and performing a perfect leg spin, shooting back to his feet afterwards. Keeping his momentum, he spun in place, then bounced on his feet once, before sliding off to the side as Adam called out, "Quake, popping!", to the sound of A-RISE clapping.

Stepping forward to fill the space left by his counterpart, Riddick began to move his hands in tune to the song as it built to a crescendo, but by the way that he was moving, he almost seemed like a machine. Ducking down, he spun on one foot, before Adam said, "Rin, breaking!", just in time for the chorus of the song to play.

"Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go!"

Taking a step forward, Rin kicked out her right leg, then stepped forward again and kicked her left leg out. Next, she swiftly twisted to the side, placing her right foot in front of her left, before spinning in place. When she faced the UTX trio again, she ducked down and placed a hand on the floor, before quickly moving herself around on her static arm. "Whoa!" Honoka gasped from the side, which made Hanayo smile. "Rin practiced more than what Adam asked of her to prepare for the showcase." She thought, as she watched her girlfriend spin to one knee, and slide to the side.

"Come on, Hybrid!" Adam called out, as Rin placed her head on the floor, and using nothing but sheer strength, she lifted her legs up off the floor, and held them out at a 45-degree angle, which allowed Cameron to run up and leap over them. Rolling back to his feet, he quickly ducked down, placing a hand on the floor. Performing a move similar to what Rin had done, he brought the entire weight of his body round, then leapt off the floor in a spin. As soon as he landed, he ducked back down and began to kick his legs round his arm, before sliding to the side. Finally, he placed one hand on the floor behind him, and used his strength to push himself backwards off the floor, onto his feet.

"There is no better time,

I'm talkin' here and now,

I'm talkin' here and now.

Let's go!

Right now is where you shine,

I'm talkin' here and now,

I'm talkin' here and now."

"Jamie, show them your house!" Adam said, getting a nod from his sibling, who slid into the space Cameron had left as he moved to the side. Lifting his left leg up off the floor, he swung it round in a large arc, before doing the same with his other leg. Next, he placed his hands on the middle of his chest, bent his neck down whilst bending his knees slightly, then spun his head round quickly twice, before spinning and taking a step forward. Gripping his belt with both hands, he bounced on his feet twice, before lightly pushing his cheek one way then the other with his hands. Swiftly, he looked behind him, dropped to one knee, spun, and used his momentum to push himself closer to A-RISE, as Adam called out, "Go on, Jamie!" Shooting back to his feet, he brought his knee up, then slammed it back down, whilst turning to the side.

Placing his hands together, Jamie popped his back down slightly, then his neck, repeating the motion a couple more times, until he was bent over at a complete 90-degrees, before he quickly did the process in reverse to straighten himself back up. Bringing one hand up, he swiftly used it to playfully bow to the trio of idols, who at this point couldn't help but clap alongside μ's.

"It's not about what you've done,

It's about what you doing,

It's all about where you going,

No matter where you've been,

Let's go!"

As Jamie walked back over to the Militia, Adam called out, "Blink, your style!" Quickly, Ryan bounced slightly, before he launched forward into a cartwheel. "Yeah, go, Ryan!" Kotori called from the side, as the boy in grey launched into another cartwheel. As soon as his feet touched the floor, Ryan then used the momentum he had gathered to launch himself into a backwards flip, landing perfectly on his feet, spinning to face A-RISE. "Whoa!" Anju gasped, as Ryan began to shimmy to the music, with the rest of the street dancers mimicking him. As the whole group slid to one side and threw up their hands up, Adam said, "Come on Maki, your style!", as the chorus kicked back in.

"Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go!"

Spinning forward, Maki began to move her body in a fluid series of motions, throwing her arms out periodically, whilst mixing in the odd spin here and there. Placing her thumbs into her pockets, she kicked her right leg out to the side, then spun in place. Throwing her arms out to the side, she placed her right foot far out on the floor, sliding it back in towards her, bending her arms as she did so.

While Maki was performing, behind her, Riddick had removed his vest, leant over to Adam, and whispered into his ear. Nodding, Adam bumped fists with his fellow street dancer, as they watched Maki come to a stop, breathing heavily, before she gripped the bottom of her t-shirt, and bowed to her fellow idols.

"Finally..." Adam started, as Maki walked to beside Rin, while Riddick moved forward to take her place. "Quake, pumping!" Bringing his arms up to his head, Riddick showed his bare chest, as he made it bounce with each step he took. As the rest of the street dancers cheered him on, the 'Popping Tapper' leapt into the air, seamlessly falling to his knees when his feet landed on the floor.

Quickly shooting back to his feet, Riddick snapped his arm up, and drew his thumb across his neck. As soon as this motion was completed, he placed both of his hands on his belt, straightened his back, then began to swing his upper half round in large motions, before he was dogpiled by the Militia as the song came to an end.

"Impressive." Tsubasa stated, as the street dancers laughed. "But I noticed something." She continued, which made the street dancers look at her in confusion. "You never showed off what you can do, Mentor." She pointed out, looking to Adam. "I'm an all-rounder. I can dance all those styles you just saw." He replied, before Tsubasa nodded. "Still, I'd like to see what you can do." She said, which made Adam smirk, before he nodded.

"Harbinger..." He stated, looking to his brother, who was stood next to the speaker. "You know what to do." Nodding, Jamie scrolled through his brother's phone, before clicking on one song. As the song's beat started, Adam pulled off his vest, exposing his chest to the spectators, and tossed it to the side.

"Is it just me, or does he love getting his top off?" Eli asked, leaning over to Nozomi, who shrugged. "Won't see me complaining." The purple-haired idol replied, making her best friend smile. "Why did I even bother asking?" She thought, as she saw that her friend was practically drooling at the sight of her boyfriend, before she turned back to watch the Militia's leader perform.


"ONE IN A MILLION:"

"How could you deny me

1990 I been doing this primary

Most despise but know thee flows like poison ivy

Grimy its all over

Took an average Joe to dotted line me

Finally though untie me oh so timely

So tiny started daily nightly slightly

Rhyming tightly hoping one day

I'll be mighty likely Westwood would

invite me up on Friday

P.I.E.R.R it started as a dream as far as

Arguably best artist to me"

Due to this first part of the song being rather tame for a street dancer, Adam simply began to move his feet in tune to the music, amazing everyone watching as he began to move backwards, with his feet never colliding, despite the speed he was moving at. He would even throw in a periodic spin for good measure.

"Well, he's definitely talented. Moving his feet that quickly without mistakes? That shows skill." Anju said, getting a nod from her fellow members of A-RISE. "Absolutely. I can see why he's the Militia's leader." Tsubasa replied, smiling as the street dancers stood round to watch their leader as he performed one last spin, just as the song's beat dropped.

"I'm one in a million

Just so have it you know

I'm one in a million

Couldn't pack just to go

I'm one in a million

Not the average Joe

I'm one in a million

I'm one in a million"

"What is he doing now?" Erena asked, as Adam performed the same knee slide that Jamie had performed earlier, coming back to his feet in front of Riddick. Instead of turning to the side to continue mimicking his brother, he held out a fist to Riddick, who bumped his own against it.

Immediately, Adam's body started to move in similar popping fashion to Riddick's earlier. Turning to face A-RISE, he held out his right hand, before twisting his hand in a circle, making his arm follow it in the same fashion, before quickly snapping his hand toward his chest. Before his hand connected, he twisted to the side, his incoming hand continuing its path, coming to a stop in front of Carlisle.

"I'm one in a million

Just so have it you know

I'm one in a million

Couldn't pack just to go

I'm one in a million

Not the average Joe

I'm one in a million

I'm one in a million"

"Ahh...I get it!" Tsubasa said, as Carlisle clasped Adam's hand in his own. "He's going round the circle, and dancing the style of those who he tags." She continued, before both of her teammates looked back to the street dancer, as he used Carlisle's hand to drop to the floor in a perfect split, causing a few of the idols watching to gasp in amazement. Flawlessly shooting back to his feet, Adam spun in place, before sliding to the right, moving his upper body in a snake-like motion, halting his movement before Cameron.

"I'm one in a million

Just so have it you know

I'm one in a million

Couldn't pack just to go

I'm one in a million

Not the average Joe

I'm one in a million

I'm one in a million"

"Go for it, Mentor." Cameron said to his leader, bumping his fist against Adam's when he held it out. Smirking, Adam said nothing, but simply bent his knees and launched himself backwards into a flip. "That's gonna hurt!" Anju thought to herself, which made Nozomi smirk from the side.

"Just wait for it, Anju. You'll like this." The purple-haired idol thought, as her boyfriend landed on the floor, but instead of performing a spin, he continued to use his momentum, by tucking into a backwards roll, using his knee to push himself back to his feet. Continuing his movement, he launched himself backwards again, but placed his hands on the floor, using them to push himself back up. Sliding towards A-RISE, he surprised all three of the UTX idols by launching himself off the floor, curling up his body as he did so. When he landed back on the floor, he placed a foot behind him, and twisted his body round to follow it, straightening back up in front of his brother.

"I'm one in a million

Just so have it you know

I'm one in a million

Couldn't pack just to go

I'm one in a million

Not the average Joe

I'm one in a million

I'm one in a million"

"This should be good." Eli thought, as she watched her lover bump his fist against his sibling's. Seamlessly, Adam took a step back, before leaping towards Jamie again. Luckily, the elder Robertson sibling moved quickly enough to place his hands out, allowing Adam to place his feet on them. Pushing them upwards, Jamie caused his brother to be launched into the air in a backwards flip. "Kinda like what they did with Riddick at Love Live!..." Erena noticed, when she saw Adam curl up when he hit the floor, but rather than what Riddick had done (holding his legs up above him), he continued to use his momentum, launching off the floor in a flip, landing perfectly on his feet and spinning to look at A-RISE.

Bumping fists with Ryan while A-RISE looked to each other in amazement, Adam quickly reached up and pulled the cap off of Tsubasa's head. "Hey!" The brown-haired idol exclaimed, as Adam spun back to the centre of the circle. "What's he going to do with that?" He heard Umi ask from the side.

"I'm one in a million

Just so have it you know

I'm one in a million

Couldn't pack just to go

I'm one in a million

Not the average Joe

I'm one in a million

I'm one in a million"

Spreading his arms wide, Adam bowed to the trio of UTX students, before flinging Tsubasa's cap up into the air. Just as it reached the peak of its ascent, Adam ducked down, and began to spin on his back, throwing his legs out wide. Falling back down, the cap was snatched out of the air by Adam, who halted his spinning and shot back to his feet.

Holding the cap in one arm, the Militia's leader bowed to Tsubasa, before walking over to her, and passing her the cap. Looking to Jamie, he nodded, causing Jamie to stop the music. Immediately, every single one of the spectators applauded.


"That was...incredible!" Erena gasped, as Adam walked over to his discarded vest, and pulled it back on, only to be almost tackled by Nozomi, who wrapped him a hug. Smiling, Adam shrugged, before looking to Tsubasa. "Well, Tsubasa? I live up to your expectations?" He asked, making every pair of eyes look to A-RISE's leader. "Exceeded them, actually." She replied, making every face around her smile. "I have just one question..." She continued, stepping toward Adam. "Which is?" The boy in black asked. Smiling, Tsubasa looked him dead in the eye and asked...

"When do we start?"


A/N: And thus we enter the 'UTX Arc' proper. I think it may be easy to pinpoint where I'm going with this story now, but I hope it's still somewhat unclear. Anyways, I'll see you all in Chapter 12 - BFAB.

Madman out!