Chapter 4 : The Train to Success [成功への列車]

"Luna!" shouted Lilia, breathing heavily, and then she ran where Luna is sitting.

"Where are your things?" asked Lilia, looking around her.

"I can't…" said Luna, wiping her tears, "I can't go to the Idol Camp."

"Who says you can't?" shouted Lilia in desperation, "You're going with us, no matter what!"

"But I can't Lilia!" Luna shot back, "My mom's against it—"

"Then why were you with us in the MV if you're mom doesn't allow it?" asked Lilia.

"I… I ran away at that day…" said Luna, telling Lilia what had happened after their class, telling her mom that she'll be joining the Idol Camp. But then her mother disagrees. She tries again the next day, but still the same results. She ran away as a result, and instead went to Lilia's house for the practice, as if her mom wasn't against it.

"So… I can't come…" said Luna, sobbing.

Lilia looked at her watch. It is already 7:22 AM.

"We have to go. Fast." said Lilia, then she grabbed Luna's left hand and pulled her out of the house.

"But what about—"

"I'll have my mom speak to yours." said Lilia, "With things, I'm fairly sure we're of the same size so let's just share. It's fine with me anyway, you and Krystal already slept in the house…" she added, then she rode on the bicycle and Luna sat at the back seat.

"Here we go!" shouted Lilia, then she started to bike very fast.

- at the train -

Krystal looks anxiously at her watch.

"It's almost 7:28…" she thought, "Could they both make it?"

Then the sound of an approaching train was heard meters away. Krystal's eyes widened.

"Here comes the train…" she thought anxiously. Then she looked at the platform's entrance. Still no sign.

Then the intercom speaker blared the quiet station.

"Train going to Auralee City is now arriving. Boarding will soon follow. Please take care of your personal belongings and valuables. Thank you and goodmorning."

"Krystal!" shouted Lilia, followed Luna. The 2 girls were both running to the platform.

"Lilia! Luna!" shouted Krystal, then the loud racketting sound of the train knocked their eardrums out.

"You two are both just in time!" said Krystal, then she looked at Luna, "Where are your things?"

"We'll buy her when we go there..." said Lilia, "We'll tell you at the train."

"Nee, Lilia," said Luna, "What about my -"

"Just let me take care of it," said Lilia, "After you have saved me from those rowdy boys, I feel like I'm still owing you. So if this is also a way for me to pay you with your kindness, then I shall do it."

"But-"

"No buts, Luna," said Krystal, "You know Lilia, she's as stubborn as a stone."

"You're right!' exclaimed Lilia, then the three girls laughed.

"Thanks guys..." said Luna, "I'm so lucky that I got friends like you."

"We too." said Lilia and Krystal, "We're as fortunate as you do."

Then the white bullet train with silver linings on the windows come to a halt, and then opened after a few seconds. All the people who are going to Auralee City entered, including Luna, Krystal and Lilia.

And here in this train ride they will start their wondrous journey towards being a full-time idol!

Will they pass the tests? Do they have what it takes to be an idol?

Stay tuned ! ^o^

Next : Chapter 5 : Arrival