Hi! It's been a long time since my last post, I'm truly sorry! But I hope that you'll like this new chapter and you'll tell your opinions ^^ I apologize for grammar mistakes and please point them out.
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Chapter 9 – Concert of hearts
"Hey, guys, the girls will be there too." said Seiya, happiness glowing in his blue eyes.
"Minako too?"
"Ami too?"
Came the questions of Yaten and Taiki in the same time, which made Seiya burst into laughs, though immediately his happy face turned into a serious and sad one when he telled them the bad news.
"No…they won't be coming."
"Ah…" sighed the boys, looking down.
"I wonder why…" said Seiya thoughtfully. "Minako always showed up to our concerts, she even was our assistant…" he continued, looking to them.
But hearing Seiya's question, both boys remembered the girls' reaction two nights ago. Their faces saddened even more, the atmosphere surrounding them becoming gloomier and gloomier.
"Oi! Earth to both of you!" Seiya waved his hands in front of the boys who woke up like they were in some sort of a trance.
"Yes, Seiya? And you don't have to react like a baby." replied Yaten mockingly, then he sat up and retreated to his room.
"I wonder what's gotten into Yaten…" said to Taiki, while looking at his friend closing the door. "What do you think, Taiki…?" he turned around only to find that his other friend left too in his room. "Now I'm talking all by myself! Just perfect!" yelled angry Seiya, throwing himself onto the couch. Then he took out some paper and a pencil and started to write a song…a song for her.
"Minako?"
"Yes." She answered without enthusiasm.
"It's me…Yaten."
"Figured out already. What do you want?" she replied coldy and rude, although her heart ached. But she wouldn't live in the past, no way for that.
"One thing. Come to our concert today." He said quickly, sadness filling his pleading voice. "I want you to be there." He added, hope rising.
"I won't come. I don't want to."
"Okay… I'll tell them to let you in."
"Are you deaf? I won't come!"
"I'm not. But I'll wait for you…always."
And with those words he hang up, leaving Minako sad and angry. Not knowing what to do anymore, she called the only one who was aware of this situation. Or better said…was in the same situation.
"Ami? Hi, it's Minako."
"Hi, Minako. How are you?"
"Not so well. Yaten called."
"Aa." She heard her say and she knew it before it was confirmed. "Taiki called me too." Sadness was pouring over the phone.
"And asked you to come to their concert, no?"
"Yeah… What will you do? Are you going?"
"I told Yaten I won't and I don't plan on changing my mind." She replied fiercely.
"The same thing I said too." Minako felt a smile across the phone.
"So, we'll be staying at home…Wanna come to my place? I guess the girls are going…"
"Yes, they're going; Usagi called and told me." Ami replied and some bitter made it into her voice. "Then, wait for me, I'll come. Ja!"
"Ja!"
Minako closed her eyes and sighed. She wiped the only tear that she had left it shed and went upstairs. She felt so miserable, so alone and…so angry for wanting him. But now it was impossible, she would never the one in their past; she had changed. She was another Minako Aino and she loved someone else.
Did she? Did she love Mark the way before Yaten showed up? She would be a hypocrite to say yes, because she knew better that her heart wasn't beating for him anymore. But she wouldn't submit to a millennium year love. She would fight it off and live the way she want it.
Was it really that what she wanted? The answer will never be accepted.
Usagi, Rei and Mako arrived at the concert, occupied the front seats and received an invitation backstage. They couldn't have been any luckier. They giggled between them until the lights on the scene went out and the three boys made their apparition. The fans went astray; screams and lights went out at the same time.
"Good evening!" said Seiya, looking toward its public, looking for the only person that counted for him. He found her quickly and his smile went towards her. "Thank you for coming here today! It is a pleasure to be with you and sing to you!" he continued his speech, his eyes still on Usagi. "You'd witness some little surprises, but this later. Now…join us on Nagareboshi ne!" he concluded and the screams faded out as the first tunes of the song swept over the crowd.
The boys sung another three more songs, the crowd joined them, fangirls screaming at the top of their lungs as they came closer to the end of the stage, near to them. Usagi and the girls were singing with them, jumping out of their seats and smiling toward the scene.
Soon, they finished their repertory and Seiya addressed his public again.
"Like I've told you in the beginning, we have some surprises for you." He said and almost felt how the fans' breaths drew in. He smiled. "Tonight, we'll sing three new songs since we came back. We took pieces of our hearts and put them into these songs. I hope you'll receive it."
Another wave of scream went around the hall and once more the lights went out. Patience was running low and every fan yearned to hear the new songs. Soon enough, a red light revelead Seiya standing with his head down and his mic at his chest. Everyone was holding their breath and waited for the song. The tunes of a piano were heard and Seiya's voice said softly, almost as a whisper.
"This songs goes to the one that rules my heart." His eyes flickered towards Usagi and next, he started to sing.
I always thought that life was sad,
For someone who's not free
I felt the chains binding me,
From the things I want to see...
When you came you changed it all,
I've never felt the same
I hate the thought of losing you,
There's so much more to give
I believe in love, I believe in you
I believe in everything,
The two of us can do
I believe in miracles,
I've seen them all come true
So won't you take a chance with me
Cause I believe in you...
One night I looked upon the stars,
And saw one shining bright
Guiding me through all the times,
When nothing would seem right
Now I've come to realize,
There's no one else for me
Cause after all the pain I felt,
You've come to set me free
I believe in love, I believe in you
I believe in everything, the two of us can do
I believe in miracles, I've seen them all come true
So won't you take a chance with me
Cause I believe in you...
The last notes faded and everyone felt silent before erupting into applauses and shouting. Usagi was still silent on her seat and she felt her heart beating uncontrollably. She also felt how a new love was rising in her soul, a love for the one who sung to her…a love for
Seiya. She lifted her head and saw him watching her; she felt his gaze long before she met his. He wanted to see her reaction, wanted her to aknowledge their love. She finally understood what Seiya felt for her. But she couldn't return that love, she couldn't and…she didn't want. She had a destiny and didn't want to fight against it, not when Mamo-chan existed and loved her. A tear fell down her cheek and she smiled bitterly toward Seiya. This was the only thing she could do…
"I hope you enjoyed!" said Seiya, turning away from Usagi toward his public. His heart felt eased but also in pain. He had reached her finally, but something wasn't as he wanted. He knew it. "Next you'll hear Taiki's song, minna, do please enjoy!" he added, waving a hand at the screaming people before disappearing into the stage's darkness.
Immediately, a blue light appeared on the stage revealing Taiki sitting at a white piano, while in the back started a slow drumming.
"This song is for her…" he whispered into the microphone and threw a glance in the hall. She wasn't there, but he will still sing…for her.
When I first gazed at you, the scent of wind filled the air
That dear smiling face
We were called to meet by a strange force, and realizing the
Significance of it, I had been searching below the spacious sky
For your warm eyes
Because this fate so beautifully
Makes my tears shine with brilliance
Whatever memories that I may keep with me
had the feeling that I will not turn away again
The fingertip I reached out to you is becoming dyed in the
Deep color of darkness
Even if my distant dream of waking up in a cold storm
Someday comes true
Believing in everything that I have chosen
Is the power to change tomorrow
Because this fate so magnificently
Makes my skin shine with brilliance
Whatever sadness may come toward me
I will not be hurt again, if I have you with me
If I have you with me, if I have you with me...
After his fingers swept over the last notes of the song, Taiki raised his eyes to the public who burst once more into applauses. But he was far from that riot of happiness and delight, he was searching for the one he only cared. Yet she wasn't there. Smiling bitterly to himself, threw aside these feelings and thoughts. The public was here and he had a duty as an idol. He had to smile happily.
"I'm glad you liked it." He said with a big smile. "The last song from tonight belongs to Yaten…" he immediately added and left the stage.
For the last time, the stage was filled with light – a green light. There was Yaten sitting on a chair and a guitar into his arms. He did the same thing as Taiki and also met the same disappointment when he discovered she wasn't there. But he will sing, because this song was meant for her and it will reach her. She will hear his song in her heart and she'll know that he'll fight for her, for her love…forever.
"The same as my friends…this song is for a special person. I hope she hears it wherever she is…"
I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope, I'll be your love be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful 'cos I'm counting on A new beginning.
A reason for living. A deeper meaning.
I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...
And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..
I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me...
Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes 'cos it's standing right before you.
All that you need will surely come...
I'll be your dream I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope I'll be your love be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath truly madly deeply do...
When the song finished, Yaten looked up once more for her, but no luck. He left his head fell into his chest and within a second he caught a glimpse of long, golden hair fluttering at the entrance door.
He knew at once and his heart felt like flying to where she had left. She had came and listened to his song despite her denial over the phone. She had came…and made him the most happy man on planet. He raised and received the applause with such a grin on his face as if he had just won at the Olympics.
Beside him, Taiki and Seiya appeared, also smiling. They thanked their public, the lights went out and they headed to their cabins where the girls were waiting. The most anxious was still Seiya…
Notes:
1. The first song is from an AMV Seiya and Usagi, it hooked onto my heart the moment I heard it. Also it shows Seiya's faith and love in Usagi...
Artist: Jed Madela
Song: I believe in you
2. The second song is from Sailor Moon OST/Soundtrack, the lyrics as you saw are great and perfect (it seemed to me) for Taiki and Ami's relantionship.
Artist: Michiru Kaioh
Song: Unmei wa utsukushiku
3. The third song, I believe, mostly of you know from where it comes. Again, it reflected too much Yaten's feelings, therefore I used it.
Artist: Savage Garden
Song: Truly, madly, deeply.