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A/N: A lot of this chapter is done in flashback. It will only be in the present at the very beginning and towards the end of the chapter.

Disclaimer: We own the plot. Nearly everything else belongs to Disney. We do not own the song Re-sublimity by KOTOKO either. Also, this song was originally in Japanese, but we obviously found it in English. ) The song will be done in italics.


Just the Beginning, Ch. 5

She couldn't stop thinking about what she had so desperately wanted to tell Rose before being taken away…

As Sharpay sat in class, she sat back and closed her eyes. As the song began, the memories of the time she had spent in Japan came flooding back to her…

Moving the slowly unfolding, distressing troubles from afar that were in the past Strongly closing the eyelids, the white screams have frozen


Flashback; Japan…

"You came," said Rose as Lenne came into the garden.

"Of course Skywalk…Rose," said Lenne with a smile as she sat down.

Rose smiled slightly and handed Lenne a small box.

"You made me a lunch?" Questioned Lenne.

"Yeah," said Rose with a small smile.

They began to eat their lunch and made some small talk. "Hey Rose-chan," said Lenne.

"Yes Lenne-chan," asked Rose.

"You are always so busy, with all of the parties, clubs, activities and volunteering, right? So then why is it that you always come here," asked Lenne.

"Because here is were I get to spend time with you. It's the only time I get to spend time with you. But if it bothers you that much then I will stop," said Rose.

"No it doesn't; not at all. Lunch with you makes me very happy," said Lenne.

"Lenne-chan," said Rose with a smile. Lenne sighed happily and began to hum a little. "You know your singing is very good. I like it when you sing for me," said Rose as she blushed a little bit.

"Oh you do," said Lenne as she too began to plush a little bit.

"Yeah I do, I can't wait for your CD to come out," said Rose.

"Then whenever I sing a song it will only be for you. Although others will hear it my song, well the words will only be written for you," said Lenne. Both girls began to color.

The confusion of the setting moon Surely my existence is here now Waiting for me There's no more tears to cry When the moment comes when we embrace each other

"Rose-chan," yelled Lenne as she entered their hiding spot and jumped into Rose's arms.

"What is it Lenne-chan," asked Rose.

"Taskumaki-san asked me out," said Lenne.

"That's great," said Rose as she fringed a smile.

"Yeah but I…he's always there for me, and I am never sad when I am with him but still don't know," said Lenne.

"Come on we better get you ready for you date later tonight," said Rose as she guided Lenne out of the garden.

Unspoken, unheard, unseen, just an illusion Flowing towards the other side of time, becoming like a lost child, an unforgiven wish Only voice, only fingers, only the approaching warmth Unspoken thoughts get tainted by the shredded night wind

Lenne sat in her room, not sure if she really wanted to go on this date with Taskumaki-san. Sure he made her happy, but there was something that just didn't seem...right. 'I like him. He has always been there for me. He's my childhood friend but still. Rose-chan...' thought Lenne.

That evening, Lenne finally decided that she would go out on the date with Taskumaki-san.

"I am glad you decided to come out with me, Lenne-chan," he said as they were seated at their table.

Lenne looked at him and cringed. 'Only Rose-chan should be calling me that. It sounds so wrong when someone else says it,' thought Lenne.

I had realized that it was only a deception - an image, right there But even that, inside the deep bush my body longed for the sweet fruit inside

The date continued on. Lenne was having a good time but something was missing. 'Rose-chan' thought Lenne as she faked another smile. "Yeah I know. I am really excited about my Album," said Lenne.

"Will you sing something for me," asked Taskumaki-san.

Lenne sighed, "Yeah sure," she said as she tried her best to focus long enough to sing a couple of bars.

The confusion of the rising sun

Coincidence plotted silently

Rather necessary Now it has unfolded in front of me

A feeling that fails to be shaken

"That was beautiful," he said once Lenne had finished. "You have a lovely voice, Lenne-chan."

'Don't call me that!' She only wished she could have said that aloud to him. "Um, thank you."

"Well thanks for taking me home," said Lenne as she walked up to her aunt's door with Taskumaki.

"You're welcome; I'm just glad that you decided to come out with me. Well good night," said Taskumaki. Before he left he gave Lenne a kiss on the lips. After he broke it, he left. Lenne just stood there shocked as the tears poured down her cheek.

She walked into the house and quickly wiped away her tears when she heard footsteps.

"Sharpay are you okay," asked her American aunt.

She nodded, "I'm fine, Aunt Karen. And please, don't call me Sharpay," she said, feeling fresh tears come down her face.

"Okay...Lenne," she said. "Anyway, your parents called..."

She looked at her aunt, "Great, now what did they want?"

"They want you to go home," said her aunt.

"What do you mean go home? I may be an American but I am home," said Lenne.

"Yes I know. But in their eyes you are not home," said her aunt.

"This isn't fair. Anytime something good happens they ruin it for me," said Lenne.

"I know they don't know anything about your life in Japan Lenne. They want you to return home because your brother has taken a liking to acting and they need you to support him," said her aunt.

"No I won't go," screamed Lenne before she broke down. 'Rose-chan...No I don't want to leave.'

Her aunt walked over to her, "I know you don't want to go and if it were up to me, you know that I would let you stay in a heartbeat...but it's not," she said as she comforted her niece.

"I don't even know my brother," she exclaimed. "I knew him for about five years before they put me on a plane to come here...the only place I have really called home," she said as she sat down.

She sighed, "Sharpay...I mean Lenne, they are only doing what is best..."

"No they're not!" She yelled. She ran up to her room and slammed the door and threw herself on to her bed, "Rose-chan, help me," she cried to herself.


"Hey Lenne-chan what's wrong," asked Rose the next day.

"I'm leaving," said Lenne.

"Where to," asked Rose.

"America," replied Lenne glumly.

"Sounds like fun," said Rose.

"No. I'm going but I'm not coming back. My parents want me to help my brother. They don't care about me. I don't want to go, Rose-chan," said Lenne as she dove into Rose's arms and cried her eyes out.


A few days later Lenne was getting on the plane. "Do you have everything," asked her aunt.

"Yeah" replied Lenne. 'Rose-chan I wish you were here,' thought Lenne.

"Lenne-chan!" Rose yelled desperately. But it was too late. Lenne had already boarded the plane.

Lenne thought she heard something but shrugged it off and boarded the plane.

Unspoken, unheard, unseen, just an illusion Flowing towards the other side of time, becoming like a lost child, an unforgiven wish Only voice, only fingers, only the approaching warmth Unspoken thoughts get tainted by the shredded night wind It's better if I vanish and disappear So that I will be your sole light

End Flashback.


As the song ended, Sharpay could feel fresh tears begin to make their way down her face. "Rose-chan," she whispered softly.

Troy turned to her, "Who," he asked, having overheard her.

"Nothing," said Sharpay as she tried to wipe away the tears.

"Miss Evans what is wrong now," scolded Ms. Darbus.

"Nothing," insisted Sharpay, even though more tears came.

"This is too much," Sharpay said. She got up and hurried out of the room.

"Sharpay where do you think you are going," Ms. Darbus yelled after her.

Sharpay ran into the bathroom, "Rose-chan where are you," she cried.

Back in the class, Gabi raised her hand, "I'll go check on her, Ms. Darbus," she said.

Just then the bell rang. "The period is over. See you next class. Remember people the trip to Japan is only a week away," said Ms. Darbus.

As everyone got up, Gabi headed straight to the bathroom, only to find Sharpay wiping her eyes, "What's wrong? Did that stupid song actually mean something to you," she said with a snicker.

Sharpay got up in her face, "That song was not stupid!"

"Since when do you know Japanese," asked Gabi.

"Shut up. You don't know anything about me so stop acting like you do," said Sharpay.

It was then that Gabi came to the realization that she, or any of their other friends for that matter, knew nothing about Sharpay.

Sharpay then left the bathroom. 'I can't stay here. I can't stand it any more. I want to be Lenne. I want to be your Lenne-chan.' Sharpay was so dazed and into her thoughts that she walked out of the building and headed to N-G.

Rick was doing some paper work when he saw Sharpay walk into the building. "Lenne what are you doing here," he asked in a very low tone.

"I just...need to be here," she said as she wiped her eyes. "Why are you whispering?"

"I don't know" said Rick. Lenne laughed and Rick soon joined in.

"Lenne what brings you here?" Asked Tomah.

"I just had to get away from everything. Tomah I...I want to go home. I can't stand it anymore. I need to go home," said Lenne as she broke down once more.

He nodded, "Well your school trip is a week, right?"

She nodded, "Yes but what does that have to do with anything?"

"Well you will go home then," he said. "You will go home next week, Lenne."

"I know that but I never want to come back here. That may only be for a week but still. It's not enough," sobbed Lenne.

Tomah sighed, "Well I am still working on the little details," he said as he walked back into his office leaving a very confused Lenne.

She turned to Rick, "What is he talking about?"

"Well what would you do if I were to say to you that after this school trip, you would never have to come back?" said Rick.

Before Lenne could answer, she heard voices.

"I think she came in here," Gabi said as she led the group into the building.

Lenne's eyes grew wide, "Damn it! They followed me here!" She quickly hid behind Rick's desk.

Rick was rather confused, "Lenne what are you doing?"

"Just...get them out of here," she hissed.

"Excuse me," Gabi said to Rick, "Have you by any chance seen a girl about our age with blonde hair almost down to the middle of her back?"

"No I haven't. Sorry to come off as a jerk, but unless you have business here you need to leave," said Rick.

"Sorry we are looking for my sister, Sharpay. We sort of lost her and we thought she might have come in here," said Ryan.

"Well if I see a little girl I'll let you know," said Rick.

"But we know she came in here," Troy said. "We saw her."

"I have already said that I have not seen any girl named Sharpay enter this building. Now since it is obvious that you don't have any business here, please leave."

Tomah emerged from his office, "Rick what is going on?"

"They are looking for someone named Sharpay. But I have already told them that no one named Sharpay is here," said Rick.

"She wouldn't be here like she works for you. We think she snuck in to get away from us," said Gabi.

Tomah shook his head, "I have been here all day and no one has snuck in. Now you must leave before I am forced to call security to escort you out of here," he said.

"But..."

"Give it up, Gabi; she's not here," Troy said. "We're sorry for taking up your time," he said as he nearly dragged Gabi out.

She stopped however when she saw something. "Lenne," Gabi said.


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