Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat or its character I could only wish who wouldn't want to own Ren, Instead I'm just left with playing with them.

Chapter 2: A wonderful discovery

"My Kyoko-chan! Are you alright?" Lory practically yelled as he ran up to Kyoto after seeing her weeping on the ground with Yashiro. It was almost like he had appeared from no where he moved so fast.

"hai, I'm fine" an obvious lie that Lory didn't believe after seeing the tear stains on her cheeks. She's in so much distress over this can it be that he has wiggled his way into her heart after all even though it might not have been the right situation to do so he could help but form a small smile on his lips as he thought. It won't be long till she graduates from love me and with that thought a small frown replaced the smile thinking how he would lose her his precious Mogami-chan.

"I've heard about everything and I'm here to asses everything. Where is he?"

"Inside the dressing room president, but I don't think now is a good time I think we should leave him be for a bit" Yashiro stated as he eyed the dressing room worrying about his charge inside.

"I didn't know that he was filming a scene like that today" Kyoko spoke quietly then she remembered she had something else bothering her that he could help her with. "I haven't received anything about the movie yet. It's like I'm completely out of the loop. Do you know anything?"

"Well…ummmm….t-t-there is probably something that I should tell you Kyoko-chan." Lory didn't seem like this was something that he really wanted to say to her but had to or god knows what would happen. "You know how I told you that you were to be Cain sister."

"Yes" Kyoko said softly.

"Well that's not really the case. I'm sorry so sorry for deceiving you." Kyoko looked up at President Lory from the ground with confusion in her eyes as he spoke and as he paused he felt like he could almost see disappointment and anger start to gain its way into her eyes.

"W-w-w-what do you m-m-mean?" she stumbled on her words as realization started to sink in on the words he said. There was silence from Lory as he tried to find a way to explain it to her without hurting her too much from what he had heard she was somewhat excited to get this fake role. "EXPLAIN YOURSELF!" she let loose as her confusion/anger came full force.

"W-w-w-w-well I don't r-r-r-really know how to put it. I-I-it was a love me a-a-a-assignment after all remember. I-I-I-it wasn't a actual role. Instead you were only suppose to play the part of his sister outside of the movie to h-h-help him." Lory spit out as fast as he could stuttering in hopes she wouldn't get too upset.

"Help him?" Now he really wasn't making sense help who? Why? So he lied to me. Her anger started to fume.

"Yes help Cain, you see these types of roles can be very taxing on a actor and they often need some sort of support to lean on or protective charm I guess you can say. To help them through it, sometimes the roles take over them and they can't help it. W-w-w-we needed someone to keep him sane as he played the role so he didn't lose himself" he hoped he hadn't hurt her too bad but the look on her face said it all. Oh ya she was hurt by it, it was like a Mio had come to visit for a moment in her eyes and then as soon as it appeared it seemed to fade. "Mogami-chan?…oh boy she's not speaking this isn't good and what's with those looks now I'm the one confused…"Mogami-chan I'm sorry please blame me completely I'm the one that came up with the idea to use you as that outlet…Mogami-chan?"

Kyoko stood for the first time since her break down and looked up straight into Lory's eyes. "So what your telling me is that you, he, all of you were USING ME!"

"Well I wasn't really looking at it in that way but I guess you could put it like that I truly am sorry I just thought you would be the only one that would be able to do it. I thought you.." he didn't know what to say anymore the hurt look in her eyes was killing him what did he do. Maria-chan was going to be so angry with him when and if she ever found out about this. So yet again I'm being used is that all I'm good for? Is that the only use that people have for me? her mind was running with thoughts of rage. She started to take deep breaths trying to calm herself down but it wasn't really working for it only made her feel more light headed from it all. Then his words started to sink in and she needed to know. "Why me? How come you chose me? Was it because you thought that I would be the easiest person to manipulate like this? You of all people know why I'm in love me and what has happened to me yet you still USE me like this? What's the point? Because it's happened to me in the past you just thought it would be easy to do it again? What was even the point of putting me in love me then? Am I just some pathetic pet you thought you can use at will?" she hissed out all of questions at him Mio taking control again as she looked up at him with loathing eyes.

He didn't know what to do that look coming from his precious Kyoko-chan directed straight at him it felt like his skin was going to melt right off of him and his heart sank at her words. He did it too her again that's what she thought. She's going to hate me forever how is she ever going to forgive me I've got to make her understand I meant no harm. Maybe I didn't think all of this through enough. His eyes went to the ground as he thought and his head hung in disgrace from what he had done. "Both Cain and you are very important to me I thought it would help both of you to be honest. Cain doesn't have many people that are close to him….. Other then Yashiro-san and myself you're the only other big influence in his life" I'm a big influence in his life what is this man talking about? I'm just his student he can't possibly need anything from me like this I can't be that strong of a influence. "To be truthful you have already proven that to be true. Just think about it YOU were the one that was able to get him to come back to us after the issue earlier. The rest of us tried and failed miserably but it only took you a couple of moments to make him snap out of it. I know it might not have been something to deal with his role but he was still out of it for some reason and it was you that made him come back no one else. I thought if I told you the truth about it all that you wouldn't act completely like yourself in the role that you would treat him somewhat differently I wanted you to be there for him like you naturally are just playing the part of Sestu. I'm sorry to give your hopes up about the part I knew after I told you and how you were so excited that things would end badly I just hoped you would understand in the end and be willing to go through with it, but don't worry about it. You don't have to do this anymore and I'm sorry to have put you through it." As he said his last words his voice started to get softer and softer.

Kyoko stood there for what seemed like forever to him just staring off thinking about his words and then she finally spoke softly but without the anger that he heard before. "So what you mean is I was his ancor to the real world while he played Cain?"

"Yes, but you don't need to be anymore…..sorry to have put you through that." he stated a little sad.

"Well its already been done so there really isn't much we can do. I don't really get how I can be that strong of a influence but some of what you say rings true to me especially after earlier today. So I can somewhat get it but I still feel a little iffy about it." she said still trying to processes it all. From what he says Cain no Ren needs me to help him. Lory could almost see the gears going around in her head trying to sort though all the new information. After everything that has happened all the times that he has helped me try to figure out my roles and all the advice Tsuruga-san had given me it is now my turn to help him. I have no idea how to do that though, he said I just had to be myself? But that doesn't make sense how does me being myself playing sestu help anything? But …still…my sensei needs my help! This is probably the only time this would ever happen, he's such a great actor I didn't think he would ever need me to help him with a role. This was a love me assignment though I should give it my best and help after all Tsuruga-san is my friend. Not too thrilled about the thought that they were using me but then again some of it makes sense. But does he really need my help, the greatest actor in Japan needs my help with his role. I guess I should take that as a compliment, but still ME? What do I do now? Wait he said I didn't need to continue that I wasn't needed? Is that what he meant so did I complete my task? That doesn't make sense the movies not over it actually just started filming how can my task possibly be finished if I'm suppose to help him as his anchor then shouldn't I be helping till the end of the movie. Why the change of plans, is it because I'm angry that I found out the truth, that I was being used again. The thought of being used again made her stomach flop. But then its not the same as before I'm not being used as a maid or anything well ya I probably will have to help him with that stuff Cain probably isn't the type of guy that can do all of that on his own unlike Tsuruga-san. Instead I'm being used kind of as moral or mental support for him now that I think of it that's not too bad I can do that I mean why not I would do it for any of my friends so why not now for Tsuruga-san. Her eyes started to slip from anger to determination. But wait I'm no longer needed? That can't be the case? "There's one thing I don't understand."

Lory's head popped up and he looked in Kyoko-chan's eyes seeing something different then before it was almost like she wasn't mad anymore. This look can it be she understands? Could I be off the hook? He could feel a small smile start to creep up on his lips then thought of what she had said and it disappeared. "What is it that you don't understand? I promise I'll be truthful about everything from now on with you about this I'll explain everything. I'm so sorry Kyoko-chan about everything it pains me to see you mad at me. I'll do anything to get you to trust me again."

"Why am I no longer needed? If I'm suppose to be his anchor for this character I don't get why I'm not needed anymore. It's not like the movie is done? Why the sudden change is it because I found out you must have known I was going to sooner or later. So why not?" Even Yashiro was slightly confused it made sense what she said why now is she not needed? He looked at Lory for the answer.

"Well to be truthful earlier today I had a conversation with Cain about this and he said he did not need a protective charm that he thought he would do fine on his own." Lory said with a frown.

"So Cain knew that I was his anchor?" he knew and didn't say anything! the anger started to seep into her again. And he thinks he doesn't need me!

"Ummm well yes sorry again, he didn't say anything to you because I told him not to. I don't think he realizes just how much he needs you or maybe his pride is getting in the way and is telling him your not needed or maybe he just doesn't want to see you get hurt."

"Well I would say he's a little late for that." she said flatly. "So he thinks I'm not needed, but you do?"

"Yes I do and after everything today I would say that I'm right about it. He needs you to snap him out of it when things get too tough." Lory said trying sound as convincing as he could.

"So…what's you plan? Do you believe my assignment is over?" she asked.

Lory smiled for the first time in the conversation "It's only over if you want it to be over. It's up to you what you do if you choose to stay then I'll give you everything you think you may need I'll support you fully and if he argues then I'll argue back I'm the president after all he has to listen to me wither he likes it or not!" he said proudly.

Kyoko thought about it for a moment then looked up with determination in her eyes. "It's my assignment and I'm not going to fail now! I've worked hard to this point and I'm not going to stop just like every other love me assignment I'm going to do my best. If he thinks he doesn't need me then that's too bad I'm going to prove him wrong I'm strong enough to withstand this assignment just you watch. Wither he likes it or not I'm going to be there making sure he does everything he is suppose to and that he always remembers who he really is!" With every word Lory's smile grew larger and larger it reached to his ears by the time she was done talking. That's my Kyoko-chan. He couldn't be more proud of her at this moment his little girl is growing up and becoming stronger and stronger.

"So your going to continue to help?" Lory's eyes looked like there were about to water he was so excited.

"Yes….(she thought for a moment)…..but there is something that I ask for in return. Since you said you would give me anything I wanted correct." Natsu's smile played across her face which scared Lory for a second. If I'm going to be used in such a way I might as well get something out of it for myself.

"Yes anything in exchange for your help, what is it that you were thinking?" He asked almost worried about what she might say.

"If you want me to help you help him and use me in such a way I think I should get something out of it as well." Natsu was in control now.

"I would agree with you what is it that you would like?" please let it be something I can do I really don't want her to change her mind. I really need her to help Cain.

"I want a role!"

"huh, in this movie?"

"No that's not necessary, anyways the role I want wouldn't really fit this movie. Within the next couple of years I would say." she said Natsu was happy she could almost see him squirm ha-ha she was making the president squirm that thought made her very happy.

"O-o-okay, then what role do you want?"

Her smile grew wide with almost a devilish kind of smirk. Oh no this can't be good he thought. Then in a proud manner she straightened herself out and raised her head proudly. "I want to be a princess" Yashiro couldn't help but smile at her and Lory's worried face returned to a smile.

"That's a deal! The first one I find I'll send to you!" and with that they shook hands and agreed.

Then breaking them from their conversation they heard a strong clapping sound off to their right and the three turned to see who it was that making it. Before them stood Director Ogata and a man Kyoko had never seen before with a large smile on his face. Who is he? And why is he clapping?

"Wow what a strong woman Cain should be proud to have her at his side, I don't understand why he wouldn't want her there. You must be the famous Kyoko Mogami Director Ogata here was telling me about. I'll be honest I didn't expect this. Such spirit I'm so happy I can't wait to work with you. Yes, yes I think I'm definatly going to go with my creative thoughts theres no way that I can pass this up. This is going to be great!" The man said he had a huge smile on his face and his eyes seemed to sparkle with the thoughts going on in his mind. I just struck gold! This movie is turning out to be more and more then what I expected it could turn out to possibly be the best movie of my career I have to have her.

"Aw, Director Kuchiki it's a pleasure to see you here." Lory said with a smile. "Yes this is my precious Kyoko-chan that I was talking about that was helping us with the Cain issue. Kyoko-chan this is Director Kuchiki he will be directing the movie." the Director reached out to Kyoko and she looked at his hand for a moment then smiled and gave him hers which he brought up to his mouth and kissed the back making her blush slightly.

"It is a absolute pleasure to meet you Kyoko-chan and such a lovely woman that was never mentioned. President you were keeping her to yourself" his words made her blush even more. "President Takarada, I believe I have some changes that I would like to be made to the movie if you don't mind." He looked at Kyoko and smiled "I just have to have this beautiful young woman in it, without her I refuse to continue." Kyoko and Yashiro's mouths seemed to drop at his words. Me….me….. He wants me…. To be in the movie! He won't do it otherwise! How…why? What's going on? she just couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Lory stood in shock for a moment then smiled a devilish smile "And just what were you thinking?" Ever since he was younger Kuchiki just had to have his way, what is he thinking and that smile ohh I think I'm going to enjoy this. I can't wait to hear his plans this is going to be good. He was so excited he was finding it hard to hold in. Kuchiki looked at him and smirked oh yes this was going to be good.

"is my other leading actor in the dressing room here? I think we should join him and I'll explain everything" Kuchiki stated and started walking to the door.

Other leading actor? What does he mean by that? Im going to be in the movie? And a lead? Kyoko's mind went to overdrive and she began to feel like it was hard to breathe.