Hotaru saw Rizumu practicing in the park. Honestly he just discovered the place. Bear-chi told her to go to bed.
"It's not enough. At this rate I won't master the Aurora Rising before the Prism Queen Cup." Rizumu said.
"You have to win the Winter Snow Cup first before you can enter the Prism Queen Cup!" Bear-chi countered.
"Rizumu?" Hotaru asked as he went out of hiding.
"Hotaru! What are you doing here?" Rizumu asked.
"Nothing just walking around. You still practicing?" Hotaru asked. "Come on, tomorrow's the tournament and you need to rest do you can go out there at full force!"
"See, your brother is suggesting the same thing." Bear-chi said.
"You're right. I guess I should go home now." Rizumu said. They all went to their respective homes after.
Leo, amazingly without Hotaru, entered the practice room to see Aira with papers on top of her head and fans on her hands.
"Why am I doing this, President?" Aira asked.
"You need good balance to master the Aurora Rising." Kyoko explained. "Now, begin!"
Aira began walking back and forth while moving her arms up and down.
Leo began laughing. "Y-You look like a chicken!" He continued laughing which made Aira blush in embarrassment more.
"Where's Rizumu?" Kyoko asked.
"Training by herself." Jun replied. "Would you like me to talk to her?"
Aira then crashed face first on the floor. "How is this going to help me master the Aurora Rising?"
Leo, while laughing, helped his sister up. He stopped for a second to breathe and said, "Balance sis, balance."
The day of the Winter Snow Cup has come and Rizumu and Aira are in Rizumu's dressing room. But before that, we should focus on a certain meeting in the hallways.
Leo was walking down the halls looking for Hotaru but instead he came across Chris Kaname. Chris noticed him and walked to him. She sniffed him. Leo looked very confused.
"You smell lonely, as if you feel like you're being left behind by the world. But at the same time you feel so happy-lucky like Aira! Tell me who are you?" Chris asked.
"You really shouldn't tell that to people you don't even know about but I'm Leo Harune, Aira's twin brother." Leo replied with a smile.
"Nice to meet you then!" Chris yelled as she raised her hand for a high five which Leo takes.
"Yeah, Chris Kaname." Leo replied.
"How'd you-" She was cut off when Leo raised his hand.
"You're a famous rookie, so why wouldn't I know about you?" Leo replied.
Chris smiled. "Oh wait, I forgot something! Goodbye Leo!" She ran out of sight.
"What a weird girl." Leo said as he walked away. He stopped as he heard Chirs yell, 'Mom!" He followed the voice to see Sonata. "No way." His mouth dried up as he saw the legendary Prism Star. He ran as fast as possible away from there. 'Got to keep that a secret.' He thought.
"Wow! Mion is amazing. She has a winning streak in the foreign tournaments!" Aira praised the blonde.
"I expected nothing less from her." Leo said as he and Hotaru entered.
They all nodded in agreement. "You two have given me so much encouragement. So I have to do my best!" Rizumu said.
Hotaru walked to his little orange haired sister. "Good luck sis. Please don't do anything rash."
"I won't!" Rizumu reassured him. Somehow, somewhere in his heart, Hotaru wasn't convinced but he convinced himself to believe what she just said.
"What's this?" Aira asked as she browsed the newspaper more. "Chris Kaname, a rookie from Russia, won a tournament. She suddenly announced her participation in the Winter Snow Cup."
"You mean the same Chris Kaname who, once upon a time, was unknown to everyone?" Hotaru asked.
"The very same." Jun said as he walked in. "She will likely be your most formidable rival."
"I'll be fine! I don't care who I'm up against! I'll show them what I can do!" Rizumu said with confidence and both Hotaru and Leo couldn't help but smile because of her enthusiasm.
Leo backed away from the door as he heard footsteps and leaned on the wall near it. "Although Rizumu..."
"What is it?" Rizumu asked while she tilted her head.
"No, nevermind." Leo continued.
Rizumu was about to ask what it was when someone knocked on the door.
Hibiki opened the door while wearing a black cap and glasses. "Sorry for the intrusion."
Rizumu's eyes sparkled as she saw him. "Hibiki!"
Hibiki opened the door wider to reveal Serena and Kanon with him. Rizumu's attitude suddenly changed. Rizumu walked to Kanon. "What are you doing here?"
"How rude." Kanon said.
"Yeah." Serena agreed. "We came to cheer Kaname on. We just thought we'd drop by to say hi."
"You're being rude." Kanon said as she put her arm against Serena's body. "We're just here as Hibi's bodyguards."
"Bodyguards?" Rizumu asked.
"There are lots of stalkers here in Kanto." Kanon replied with a scary aura.
"Scary!" Serena said while backing away from her friend. "She smiles when she's raging like a storm."
"Goodbye!" Kanon said as she pushed Hibiki outside.
"Go for it Rizumu!" Hibiki yelled as he was pushed away. Serena followed after.
"Kanon! She ruined my chance!" Rizumu yelled in fury. "Nonetheless, Hibiki came to cheer me on!"
"I will never understand being in love." Hotaru said.
Leo put his hand on the blue haired boy and said, "Trust me, you do not want to feel it." Leo then proceeded outside leaving Hotaru confused on what the red haired coach had said.
"It's time for the second event of the Prism Queen Series, the Winter Snow Cup!" The announcer said. "We have Prism Stars from all over the country. The main attraction is Rizumu Amamiya from the popular idol group MARs. Can she follow Mion Takamine and Aira Harune's footsteps and emerge victorious? Chris Kaname is also worth watching. At eleven, she is a rookie from Russia. She won St. Petersburg Cup. How far will she go? Chris Kaname has now appeared! What will she show us today?"
Chris started dancing which was exactly the same dance Sonata danced in the Prism Queen Cup.
"How? That is Sonata's dance!" Kyoko asked.
"What is going on?" Aira asked.
"This was the dance choreography Sonata used to become Prism Queen." Kyoko explained.
"Then Sonata IS Chris's coach." Aira finalized.
Chris jumps the 'Fresh Fruit Basket' and 'Stardust Shower Perfect!' which were Aira's and Rizumu's jumps respectively.
"I can't believe that girl could copy Rizumu and Aira's techniques." Leo said as he pushed his glasses up.
"Let's see what she scored?" The announcer asked. "She received 8280 carats. She equaled Aira Harune's best score! It;s finally time for Rizumu Amamiya's performance!"
Rizumu skated to the rink with Jun's words in mind. That she could perform the Aurora Rising but not now else she'll lose everything. She started her dance. She jumped 'Dolphin Venus!' and 'Super Stardust Shower!' although she failed as she saw her dad talking with Sonata which made her realize it was her mom. She crashed on the landing.
"She almost lost her balance but she recovered quickly!" The announcer said. "Rizumu Amamiya scored 7290 carats! It's because of her ruined landing."
Rizumu already skated out of the rink.
"Rizumu... wait." Hotaru said as he tried to reach for her but Kyoko stopped him. Hotaru followed Rizumu. Leo followed Hotaru mumbling, "This is going to be interesting." The others soon followed suit.
Rizumu finally saw Sonata. "Mom!" She called out. "That's you isn't it?" She met up with her father.
"What? How?" Hotaru said as he caught up to hear those words. Leo stopped suddenly as to not interrupt.
"Who are you?" Sonata asked. Rizumu had a shocked face on. The others came.
Sonata walked away but was stopped as Rizumu said, "Wait! You made Andy for me didn't you?" She said with tearful eyes.
Sonata looked back as if she recognized the bear. Chris came and shouted, "Mom!" Chris held Sonata's hand. "Mom, I won!"
"Well done." Sonata replied. Both Rizumu and Ryutaro wore shocked and sad faces. Rizumu dropped Andy. "We're leaving." Sonata said and Chris agreed and both left.
"How come?" Ryutaro asked as he knelt down in despair. Everyone looked down. Hotaru leaned on the wall.
Leo looked away. "Dammit." Was all he could manage.
"I have to do it." Rizumu said. "The Aurora Rising."
"Rizumu..." Ryutaro said.
"I want to know what happened to her." Rizumu said.
Ryutaro stood up and took hold of her shoulders. "Rizumu, you've done enough. For me, you've done plenty. I... I don't want to lose anyone else. If you were gone... I can't keep on living."
"Dad." Rizumu started. She headlocked Ryutaro. "You're being silly. I could never leave you! For as long as I can remember, you've always looked lonely." She released her grasp on her father. "I won't ever leave you! Everything will be fine! I won't leave you even after I master the Aurora Rising. So relax!"
"Rizumu..." Ryutaro started.
"Don't get all sentimental on me." Rizumu said. She started stretching her father's face. "You'll never be happy like that!"
"Rizumu, cut it out!" Ryutaro yelled.
"Come on smile!" Rizumu said as she continued to stretch his face. Ryutaro continued to say 'Cut it out!'
It was heartbreaking for everyone, really, as Rizumu forced herself to smile even in the middle of this crisis.
"Jun." Kyoko said. "Look after Rizumu for me." Kyoko walked away.
Leo hailed a cab the next day, morning, to Coach Kei's residence. He was sent by Jun to tell Kei ahead of time.
"Coach." He took his cap off and bowed.
"Welcome Leo. What brings you here today?" Coach Kei asked as she sat down.
"You should be expecting a visitor." Leo replied with a straight face. "Although she does not know about me knowing you."
"When?" Kyoko asked.
"Later." Leo replied.
"Fine. I will prepare." Kyoko left and Leo was left sitting on the couch.
Rizumu entered and was shocked to see Leo. "I-what?"
"Jun and the Prez told me not to tell you." Leo patted her shoulder. "Good luck... and don't forget about us, your friends, alright?"
Rizumu nodded. Leo walked to the door, sneaked one last look and left.
Rizumu sat down and waited. She looked up as she heard her name.
"You're the one I saw the other day!" Rizumu said as she stood up.
"I've heard about you. ONly those who love the Prism Show with their whole being and are brides engaged to the rink may master the Aurora Rising." Coach Kei pointed out. "You must be prepared to change your life."
"Change my life?" Rizumu asked. There was a long silence and she noticed the wristband she wore pertaining to her friendship with Mion and Aira. She took it off and put it down on the table.
"Very well. Come with me." Kei said as she turned around and head for her training room.
"Yes ma'am." Rizumu said.
Unknown to Rizumu, Leo was still listening and watching. He looked down in disappointment. A tear could be seen dropping from his eye as he left. "Liar."
A/N: If you haven't noticed, I mostly write everything that Leo and Hotaru see that's why most of the scenes I don't include them in are not written. Anyway, please do keep on reading. Let's see, I don't think I will be able to update for, I don't know how many weeks so I immediately started to write this. Sorry guys!