Concert

"Why not?" Kitty asked walking after Issac. She had just asked him if she could go to the concert with Luna's family, but sadly he refused.

"We're going to be striking again very soon and you have to be focused. Besides, I think you've been spending a little too much time with this 'Luna'. I noticed that your Hunter VG now had four Brother Bands, you realize how dangerous that is, right?"

"Well, yeah... but..." Kitty's heart was racing. She had to come up with something or she would loose the first friend she ever had. She thought and thought, until she said the first thing that came to mind, "I think she might be Zero!"

That made Issac stop and turn to her, "Excuse me?" he asked.

"You sent me to investigate the Satella Police there, right? Well I befriended her in order to investigate her since... her Wizard is so mysterious," she lied, "I don't know if she is or not, but I can't pass this chance up," sensing Issac's confusion she walked up to him, "I didn't tell you or High Max because I wanted to surprise you. I was going to stay by her side until we either A, get enough of the Nightmare Virus, or B find out that she's Zero."

Issac had to think on this. It was a known fact that Kitty was great at espionage, so her methods were a tad extreme at times. He nodded with a smile of approval, "I had no idea that was your plan. In that case, I don't see a problem with you going o the concert."

Kitty hugged Issac smiling, "Thank you Issac!" she said before running off to her room get in touch with Luna.

While Luna and Kitty were talking, Xerox flew to Dr. Goodall's lab. She had just finished doing the analysis and gave the results to Xerox.

"Are you sure that this is acurate?" Xerox asked.

"One hundred percent. I checked and double checked to be sure," the doctor said seriously.

"Damn it..." Xerox said crossing his arms looking down.

"When do you plan on telling Luna?"

"I don't know, this isn't something I can just spring on Luna."

"You know, the sooner you tell her the better," Dr Goodall advised. Truth is Xerox knew that he had to tell Luna eventually, but he didn't know how to tell her.

Xerox left Dr. Goodall's lab thinking about his next move. How do you tell someone that? He was in such deep thought that he didn't even hear Luna calling him.

"Xerox!" she called even louder finally getting his attention.

"Oh, hey Luna," Xerox said trying to sound as if nothing was wrong.

"I've been calling you. Are you okay?" Luna asked. She could sense that there was something wrong with Xerox.

"Y, yeah, I'm fine. Weren't we going to go into town to get an outfit for the concert?" he asked trying to change the subject.

"That's why I came to find you, silly. I need your help to find something for Kitty. I have outfits, but I wanted to get Kitty something nice for the concert."

"Oh... right," Xerox remembered hearing that now. He did promise Luna that he would help her find a present for Kitty.

"Then let's go, Xerox," Luna said taking Xerox's hand and pulling him out of the lab. Xerox decided that whenever he told her, it would have to be after the concert.

One week passed, and Luna was now in her room getting ready for the concert. Normally when she and her family were making plans like this they'd have to cancel by now, but it was all they could talk about. Kitty was really excited as well. At school she even started singing Ariel's songs. Luna loved Kitty's enthusiasm, and she was excited about the concert as well, but not just because she was spending time with her parents and new best friend. She had talked to her parents about Kitty's conditions, and they had two surprises for her.

Luna was all smiles as she tied her hair in it's usual style. Xerox was trying to be in a good mood as well, but it was hard with the news he had.

"Hey kid, I was always wondering. How do you get your hair so naturally full and long?" he asked.

"I have no idea," Luna admitted, "I've just always had naturally long hair. It's strange because I'm the only one in my family with hair like this."

So even Luna thought it was weird. That made things a little easier, but he still wasn't sure how she would react.

"Luna," her mother called out from downstairs, "Your friend is here."

"Kitty!" Luna said running to he living room. Xerox shook his head and floated after Luna.

Kitty was sitting on the couch talking to Luna's mother. Her parents were also fond of Kitty. Despite her provocative way of dressing it was clear that she was really sweet. Currently she was their favorite of Luna's friends, mostly because she was a girl that wasn't a celebrity.

"So Kitty," Mrs. Platz started, "it seems that you and Luna have really taken a shine to each other."

"She's the first true friend I've ever had. I've been alone for a while, so getting to reach out to someone finally..." Kitty said looking down, remembering the past. Mrs. Platz noticed that and was about to say something, but...

"Kitty!" Luna called out. Kitty looked up and saw Luna walking up to her from the hall. She got up and hugged Luna smiling.

"Thank you for inviting me," Kitty said in a sweet tone. Looking at Kitty and hearing her talk like that always gave Luna a lump in her throat. It felt like Kitty didn't get much happiness in her life. Luna looked at her mother, who nodded confirming that she felt he same way.

"Well Kitty, you said that you were a fan of Ariel's. How could I not bring you along?" Luna stepped away smiling, "I have a surprise for you," she said reaching into her pocket pulling out a small red box. Kitty took it and opened it.

Inside was what looked like a red collar with a golden emblem in the center. Kitty's eyes lit up looking at it.

"It looks like a collar," she said smiling.

"I saw it in a store in Cyber City. I thought since it looked so much like a cat's collar, and with your name being Kitty, it just sort of fit, you know?" Luna explained.

"I love it," Kitty said putin gthe choker on, "I'll wear it always. Thank you."

"Your welcome," Luna said smiling. Kitty had no idea that Luna and her family had another surprise for her after the concert.

It was a long drive to the studio where Ariel would be performing. When they got there it was still a bit before the concert.

"I can't believe I'm actually here," Kitty said wistfully.

"Why don't you two explore a bit on your own," Mrs. Platz said, "I'm going to try and find your father."

"Okay Mom," Luna said hugging her mother, "I have my Hunter VG with me, and Xerox is here too."

"Great, have fun, you two," Mrs. Platz said walking off.

Luna and Kitty walked around the studio until they saw two things in the lobby that surprised them. The first being Val, only not in her Satella Police uniform. Instead in a red dress and matching high heels. The other thing that surprised them actually gave Kitty a heart attack. Val was talking to Ariel of all people.

"L, Luna!" Kitty said hitting Luna's arm lightly.

"I see Kitty, I see," Luna replied. Truth is she was used to seeing these things by now, so seeing Ariel in person wasn't too shocking. What did surprise her was that Val was there. Luna walked over to them, shocking Kitty, who ran after her.

"I want you to be careful, alright?" Val said to Ariel.

"I will, don't worry. I doubt there will be anything to worry about though," Ariel said. Val looked down seriously.

"We can't be too sure. They attacked a school last week. Their operatives could be anyone," Val stated.

"I appreciate it, but I'll be alright, really," Ariel said.

"Val?" Luna said as she and Kitty walked over to them, Kitty rying hard to keep her enthusiasm down.

"Hi Luna, I didn't know you were an Ariel fan," Val said smiling.

"I think her music is nice, but I'm really doing this for my friend here. Val, this is Kitty. Kitty, this is Valerie. She works as a Satella Police commander."

"Hi..." Kitty said, dazed by the sight of Ariel.

"Kitty, that's a really sweet name," Ariel said walking up Kitty, "And is that a collar I see?"

Kitty giggled looking down. She was so happy that she couldn't take it.

Val laughed looking at Kitty, and then turned to Luna, "They might attack again. There's going to be a lot of people here, meaning they could get double the amount of Nightmare Virus here," Val whispered the next part in Luna's ear, "If necessary, be ready to Wave Change," Val said. Luna nodded slowly, then walked over to Kitty.

"Come on Kitty, Ariel needs to get ready for her concert," Luna said pulling Kitty away. Ariel watched them as they left, and then turned to Val.

'Thank you for your concern Miss Sanders. If you'll excuse me," Ariel said walking off. Val watched her as she left, wondering why she wasn't more concerned with her safety.

"I wonder..." she said with a smirk.