Song for this chapter is Addictionand you can find the link on my profile since I can't add it to the story.


Chapter 4

Addiction

The plans for the after party were interesting. Being that the tickets for the concert had only been sold locally in old-fashioned paper format, every seat was accountable for. Moreover, since everyone keeps their concert ticket stubs on them to get back in their seats or as a souvenir; they should also still have them. Planning for this, the fun was about to begin.

As Hanji walked out on stage, the crowd roared with excitement. They then moved forward and picked the mic of the ground where it has been thrown in all the chaos. It was kind of strange because they were never the one who had the microphone. They awkwardly taped the top of the mic to see if it was on causing a loud boom that silenced the mob.

Laughing sheepishly, "Oops. Sorry."

The audience let out a little laugh themselves, including Eren.

"So I am sure you guys are wondering why am I the one with the mic right now. Well there is actually a really good reason for that. We have a special surprise for 100 of our fans tonight. "

At these words the entire concert hall became alive once again to a thunder of murmurs. Eren was getting excited himself as thoughts of the "rumored" meet-ups come to mind. He had never believe them to be true, but here he as wishing with all his might that for once they might really be true.

"I am sure most of you guys know of the band's webpage and have visited it quite often. I'm also pretty sure that everyone here still has their concert ticket stub. You kiddies need to hold onto those babies because they are very important hehehe. So what I am going to ask you to do in a few minutes is go on to the website where you will find all the rules and conditions to play a little game with the band."

Hanji continued, "I know most of you guys have been fans of the band for many, many years. That is why we, the band, would like to give a few of you the ultimate reward. Exclusive passes to an after party where you will be able to meet yours truly and the rest of No Name."

Eren could almost not believe what he was hearing. Not even waiting for H to finish explaining, he was already pull up the website on his phone, as was most of the people in attendance. At first it was hard to see anything on the site, but scrolling all the way to the bottom, there it was- 'After Party Rules'.

Hanji started again, "So I assume that most of you guys have already started to look at the page. So I am just going to skim over the more important conditions for this deal. Number one as all of you guys are well aware of we like to keep a very tight lid on our private lives and private matters in general. that is why we have some very strict rules that cannot be broken for anyone. So first on that list is no cell phones allowed. Sorry, but this is an absolute must. Secondly, you will have to sign a waiver to say that anything that might happened to you is not the fault of the band, and we will not be held liable for you in anyway. There will be plenty of security staff on sight if anything should need attention. Also as to the location, we are keeping this a total secret so other people don't try to crash the party. For this reason all fans who agree to terms and conditions will be bused there by us.

Lastly you must have the physical ticket stub with your exact set number on it. Without this no matter if your number has not been claimed, you will not be allowed to get on the bus. Sorry, but we have to make it fair for everyone. The random list of ticket numbers will be posted on the sight in about 10 minutes. That way it gives all of you guys a chance to read over the rules and decide if this is something you want to really do before the chose is given. My advice to you guys would be if you don't think you can live with the terms and conditions, you should leave and go home before you do something you would not normally be comfortable of doing." Shrugging shoulders, "But that is just something I would do. The choice is still yours. Choose wisely."

With that Hanji did the literal the 'mic drop' and walked offstage.

The small house of blues was near pandemonium. Most were still confused to just exactly the hell was happening, and a few others were trying to wrap around their heads that this was actually happening. Eren was, of course, in the latter.

"OH MY GOD MIKASA, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!" Eren screamed as loud as he could.

"Eren, I don't want to sound like a total downer, but it is not certain that you will be one that is chosen. Also I'm not sure I am all too comfortable with the rules that they have."

He heard everything that she was saying, but he just didn't give a fuck. There was no way he was going to let her ruin this for him. He had waited too damn long for this opportunity to happen. And he didn't care what kind of conditions came with them; he was going to meet L one way or another.

"Well it doesn't matter if you don't like it. It's not like you are one that is going." He said it a smile on his face.

Putting her hands on her hips, "Really? What if it's my ticket number that is selected and not yours?" she said waving her ticket in the air.

That shit eating grin and as well as all color drained from Eren's face. Horrified he asked, "You wouldn't do that to me would you?"

"I might."

"But you wouldn't?" he asked nervously.

"Eren are you sure this is something you want? Do you really think it is worth all the dan-"

"Absolutely worth it! Mikasa, this is something I have been wanting for so long. Hell! It's the reason I wanted to move here." He admitted.

Lifting one eyebrow, she looked at him with concern. She knew he was totally obsessed with the band. And had a feeling that they were, in fact, the reason that he had chosen this city in the first place. But to go as far as to put his college career, his future, on the line just to spend the next four years of his life just to get a chance to find and meet these people was a little drastic to her. Maybe if he meets them now, I can get him to transfer to a better college later. Shaking her head at how stupid he could be, she put her hands up in defeat, "Fine. Though I am not so sure meeting them will cure you of your own stupidity."

Eren's face went from someone who just lost his best friend to looking like a kid at Christmas. Getting super excited, he jumped up and throw his arms around Mikasa in a tight hug. "Thank you thank you thank you! You really had me going for a sec. I almost thought you were serious about it."

Letting out a sigh, she pulled his arms off from around her and looked him in the eyes. "Well I still am not very comfortable with you actually going to this thing especially without me, but I know that if I don't let you do this thing you will never forgive me."

Eren shifted on feet and stared off to the side. "Yeah, you're right. If that would have happened, I know I would have hated you for a really long time. Probably more so than I ever had in my life."

Hearing Eren say that he could actually hate her, Mikasa couldn't stop her face from actually showing just how deep his words cut into her.

Eren felt like an ass when he saw that his sister was hurt by his words. Taking one of her hands in to his, "I'm sorry. I don't really understand it myself why I just have this illogical, irrational need to meet them. But it has been that way ever since I first heard them. I know it's crazy. But I don't think I have ever wanted something so much in my entire life."

Looking at Eren she knew she should not have been so hurt by his words. Everything else that has ever come between them Eren would always choose her over it, even his boyfriends. Even If he had a date or was going out, if Mikasa said that she needed him, he would cancel his plans no questions asked to spend time with her. He got dumped quite a few times because of this, but he would always tell her that it was ok, she was more important. Thinking on it, she could only come to the conclusion that she was jealous-plain and simple. it was not like the 'I'm in love with you' kind of a jealousy. More like you found something that is more important than me kind of envy: basically a case of someone else has my favorite toy syndrome.

"Eren, it's fine. I get how much you obsess over this. God, I been hearing you go on and on about this group for the past 6 years. So it would make me one hell of a selfish bitch if I didn't want you to have this for yourself. And I honestly do hope you get picked to go." She squeezed his hand for a second then let it go.

Eren had a smile once again on his face and he was really happy that she had finally understood what this meant to him. Looking back at his phone he saw that the ten minutes has passed, and he opened up page to see if his was one of the lucky tickets to get chosen. He found the new added link that had all the winners listed and clicked on it. As he was scrolling through, the intense mixture of excitement and nervousness had his hands shaking, making it even more difficult to read the numbers. After a few seconds Eren's whole body became completely still, well at least for a little before his head started to sway; and he had to catch himself by sitting down in his sit because he knees were about to give out. Without saying a word, he held out his phone for Mikasa to take it. After she took it he breathlessly said, "Can you read me the last number on that list?"

She looked at him with a puzzled look before she looked at the phone. But an instant later she understood his odd behavior. It read 'E7'

With the look of shock still in his voice, "Please tell me that I am not hallucinating?"

She had never seen her brother in such a state before. And she actually giggled at how funny he looked right now. Part of her though about messing with him, but she had already picked on him enough for tonight. "It says 'E7'."

Mikasa, what seat am I sitting in right now?"

At this she really had a laugh and rolled her eyes. Putting a hand on his shoulder looking down at him, "E7"

Eren shot his head up and looked at her with the brightest smile she had ever seen. Shit, there is no way I can ever be agonist this now.

Jumping out of his seat, Eren crazily shouted in gibberish at the top of his lungs. Mikasa stood there shaking her head for side to side with a smile across her lips before he grabbed her and started to jump up and down with her in his arms. Mikasa was grateful when, after at least a minute, Eren final let her go. Running a shaky hand through his hair still in half disbelief, "Ok, so what are the rules exactly again?

Mikasa had still be holding his phone this entire time and thought it would be best if she read all the conditions because she didn't think he would be able to comprehend them at this point. As she read through the full list of details, she actually began to feel a little better about Eren's safety. She noticed that one of the other important things was that you had to be a least 18 years-of-age and have valid state ID, which they would be keeping a photocopy of for their records. Also there would be a no reentry. So even if someone not part of the 100 would try to get in they just couldn't. The only thing she was still a little unsure about was the no cellphone policy. Cellphones didn't even have the option of being held onto by staff. Either you lift it, or they left you. As she continued to read, she was slightly impressed by how detailed and complexed the rules were, and she could see that they all were centered around one thing—protection—both for the band members and the fan attendees. If anyone actually had a problem with these rules, it was clear that they were the people whom you need protection from.

After what seem like an eternity to Eren, Mikasa looked up at him, "Looks like we need to go outside and get you registered."

Without any further explanation, Mikasa took Eren's hand and lead him outside of the main concert hall and into the lobby where it was utter chaos, or at least it seemed to be at first. After scanning the room, it was evident there was some sort of ordered process in action. Though looking at it deeper, Mikasa was glad she was not one of the people running this. It looked like there must have been over 100 security and staff members working to sort through the 1500 audience members that were being checked and processed at all the exists. From what it looked like to both of them was as each person when to exit the building, a staff member would check their ticket agents a list of the winners, and if they were on that list another staff member would personally escort them through a line of security guards to a side corner where the real processing took place. This looked to be the point of no return.

Coming back to a more rational mind, Eren commented, "Well it looks like this is where we part."

Still looking around for a few seconds then looking at Eren, Mikasa replied, "Yeah seems so. Since you can't bring your cell phone I guess I will hold on to it."

"Yeah that is good idea. Thanks."

"Also I was thinking that I would give you all the cash I had on me for just in case kinda stuff. "

"Wow, you actually have a place to carry cash in that get up? Not sure if I really want to touch it."

Mikasa, not amused by his joke, aggressively pinched and twisted one of his still exposed nipples.

"AAWWW! I give! I give! I give!"

"That's what you get for not wearing clothes" she huffed.

"But I am wearing a jacket." He teased.

Mikasa then slapped the top of his head, "Idiot."

Still smiling he asked, "But what about you? Won't you need money to get a cab back home?"

"I have a cellphone which can call a cab company that takes card. We have no clue as to where or how far away this place might be. I want you to at least have enough cash on you where you can get home if you decide to leave this place before daybreak."

Eren smirked when he heard that last bit. Leave before daybreak, me? Only if L leaves first.

"Also if worst case you have no damn clue as where you are and how to get home, I want you to be able to get you to a store where you can buy a prepaid cellphone, check in to a nearby hotel, then call me to come and pick you up. Understand?"

"Yes, Mamakasa." He sighed.

Giving him a stern look and putting her hands on her hips just like a mother, "I mean it, Eren. I need to know that you are going to be responsible about this so I am not up pacing the floors all night."

Eren grinned ear to ear. Said exactly like a mother. Becoming all serious for the first time that night, Eren looked his worried sister in the eyes, "Alright, I understand. I will make sure my safety stays as my top priority if I leave the party. And I will get back in touch with you at first chance I get. I promise you, I won't do anything stupid."

Hearing this actually put Mikasa at ease. She knew he was now taking all this seriously and would be careful. "Thank you."

Sensing that she finally got through to him, Mikasa dug in her hidden in skirt pocket and handed Eren all the cash she had on her. Eren took the money and slide it into his back pocket but was little sad he couldn't teases her about keeping her money in strange places. Digging in her jacket pocket, she pulled out a ticket stub. "

"You might also need this."

Taking the ticket and reading it, Eren looked at her wide eyed and mouth opened. "How?"

"We switched sets not tickets." Eren was still looking at her in a muse when she slapped him in the arm, "You better get a move on before you get left behind."

Nodding his head in agreeance, Eren give his sister one last proper hug before they walked up to the exit line-where the beginning of the journey of his life would start.

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