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Chapter 8

Hold On to Life

"Misaki, we're leaving for the party!" shouted Usagi from downstairs, looking sharp with his black suit and red tie, and hair pull back. Yuki is beside him wearing a black suit and a navy blue tie, and his hair pull back also. Misaki and Shuichi came down from their long research, to see them off. Misaki wore a yellow dress shirt with navy jeans, a silver necklace, and black shoes; and Shuichi wore a white tank-top, black leather pants, a red jacket, a red necklace and black shoes.

"Leaving already? Time flies so fast!" said Misaki, while standing between Yuki and Usagi. Aikawa look over Usagi and Yuki, seem like she knows Yuki too, to see if there's any damage to their suits. Aikawa is wearing a navy suit and black heels; her blouse was open a little, so you can see her silver pendant. Aikawa clap her hands together to get the two writers attention.

"Alright, it's time to go. We don't want to be late do we?" asked Aikawa, but got a groan from both the writers. Know wonder they're good friends, they have same hobbies and interest: Hate parties, both their lovers are in their 20's, and write love books. Good friends indeed. Misaki and Shuichi both smile as their lovers depart them. Misaki and Shuichi waited for them to leave the driveway, and when they left, Misaki and Shuichi got in Shuichi's sports car. Misaki jump in the driver's seat and started the engine. Shuichi hoop in the passenger seat and they drove off to White Destiny. When they go there, Misaki parked in G1 in Shuichi's parking place. They walk to the elevator and press the button 6, the Studio. They exit the elevator when they got to the level, and enter a door that says 'Studio 4'. When they enter the room, Hiro (who is wearing a black dress shirt, black jeans, and black shoes), Fujisaki (wearing a red dress shirt, black leather pants, and black shoes), and K (wearing the usual) were all standing around, but still gaping at the new studio there in. Well, Mr. K and Fujisaki that is.

"Ya~hoo! How's the new studio?" asked Shuichi.

"How in the hell did you get this studio?" asked Fujisaki still scanning the room

"I know Luna, of course. Right, Misa-chan?" asked Shuichi as he wrap his arms around Misaki's left arm. Misaki nodded his head.

"I see you're doing good, Misaki." said Hiro getting up from his seat and shook hands with Misaki. Misaki smirk and said, "Of course, who's going to protect my little Shu-chan?" As he said that, Misaki pulled Shuichi close and held his head close to his chest. Shuichi blushed like mad and lowered his head. Misaki and Hiro laughed at Shuichi; and Shuichi just got the joke: they both were playing with him. Shuichi pushed Misaki away and pouted, and cross his arms.

"I haven't seen you before? A new artist?" asked Mr. K, walking close to Misaki. Misaki shook his head, "No actually. I am a singer, but it's been a long time since I did song though."

"How do you know Hiro-san and Shuichi-san?" asked Fujisaki, sitting down, not getting to know Misaki at all. Typical.

"Shuichi and I are childhood friends, and I met Hiro-tan in High School." explain Misaki. Fujisaki nodded his head. But he was thinking about Hiro's new nickname: Hiro-tan. He'll have to tease him later.

"Having fun are we?" asked a very familiar and annoying voice...well to Misaki. Misaki look behind him and his face turned; Satou Aki. Then brighten when he saw Luna beside him. Aki wore a black jacket that overlaps a dark yellow shirt, black leather pants, and black shoes. Luna wore a black fur jacket with dark brown fur that overlaps a white tank-top with a red and black checkered skirt, knee black leather boots, and black and white socks. For accessories, she wore a brown choker, two cross necklace, and a big silver skull necklace.

"Hello~! Ready to start?" asked Luna, as she enter the room. Everyone nod their heads and Misaki and Shuichi went into the booth. Luna press the speaker button and asked, "What song are you two doing together?" Misaki and Shuichi look at each other and Shuichi shouted, "Cantarella!" Luna nodded her head, and touch a button here and there, then press the speaker button again, "Here comes the beat that Aki and I made." She press the play button, and Shuichi and Misaki listen to the beat. Got the rhythm memorize, the motion Luna to reply it again, so they can sing. Luna did what she was order to and 14 seconds later, Misaki started to sing. Next Shuichi sang a solo, then they sang a duet. The next 30 minutes, they had to re-sing, edit, and put some touch to it, and then they were done.

"Great job you two, now it's Aki's and Misaki's turn." said Luna as she saw Misaki face turn. Aki was grinning from cheek to cheek as he stared right at Misaki. Luna glance at Misaki and Aki and sigh. They were on great terms back in the day, so why are hating each other now? Luna ask this question over and over, but never got an answer.

"Misaki why do you hate Aki?" asked Luna, finally wanted some answers. Shuichi and Hiro wanted to ask the same thing but didn't have the guts to ask. For Shuichi there's something more to it. He just don't want to bring back Misaki's bad memories. Misaki averted his eyes from Luna and said, "He betrayed me."

"I didn't betray you Misaki!" shouted Aki, as he got closer to Misaki. Misaki glared at Aki, shouted back, "What you mean, you didn't betray me! After graduation, you vanish from my sight!"

"I didn't vanish! I told you I was going to New York to study Art and Photography."

Misaki jolt his body and lowered his head. Misaki didn't know what to say. It was true that Aki dream of going to New York, but he never thought he would actually go. "So why didn't you call to tell me this?"

"Luna told me not to tell anyone." said Aki. Misaki turned to Luna and Luna was in thought. "I did tell you that didn't I? But I never said you can't call him." Misaki hit his face and said, "So this whole misunderstanding is Luna's fault. Well I'm part of that fault too." Misaki glance at Aki. Misaki bowed to Aki, "Sorry Aki. I should have ask Luna or you to get the truth, then thinking of my own idea." Aki also bowed, "I'm also sorry. Please forgive."

"Misa-chan isn't that good! You and Aki-chan made up!" glee Shuichi, as he jumped on Misaki. That made him fall. Shuichi wrap his arms around Misaki's neck. Misaki patted Shuichi's head and nodded his head. Misaki look up at Aki and smiled. "I guess so."

"Even though I can't believe I started this misunderstanding. We need to finish this song before Usagi and Yuki get home. I know you two didn't tell them." Misaki and Shuichi both jolted and slowly nodded their heads. Luna sigh and motion Aki and Misaki to get in the booth. She press a button here and there, and then the button play. Misaki and Aki listen to the track as it start with a piano and a like rain affect in the background. Then just the piano. They listen to the whole track then replayed it a second time. When they got the beat down, they started to sing 'Magnet'. Like Shuichi and Misaki, they re-sing, edit, and put some touches on it, and finally they were done for the night. Shuichi and Misaki bowed and took their leave. Shuici hooped in the passenger's seat and waited for Misaki. Misaki was talking to Luna about something; probably about the blue-gray case she's giving him. Misaki bowed to Luna and came straight to the car. He put the blue-gray case in the back of the car, the jumped in the driver's seat, and drove off. Halfway to their house, Shuichi finally ask a question he wanted to ask.

"What was Luna talking about?" asked Shuichi, gazing at Misaki. Misaki glance at Shuichi, then keep his eyes on the road. "She was saying be careful tonight. She can feel danger in the air." Shuichi nodded his head and stared out the window. Watching the buildings going pass his eyes, Christmas lights shining oh-so bright, and the stars in the sky looking down over the world. Christmas is coming soon, and Shuichi didn't know what to give Yuki. He don't want to give just any present, but something out of the ordinary. However, it must be to his liking! Shuichi sigh as he felt getting depress just thinking about it. Misaki glance at Shuichi's depress face. He smile, for he knew what was going on in his head.

"Thinking about Christmas?" asked Misaki

"Yeah."

"Yuki-san?"

"Yeah. I don't know what to get him. I feel like I should give something beautiful and sophisticated like him. But...I just don't know." said Shuichi, as he lowered his head. Misaki reached his hand out and patted Shuichi's head. Being Shuichi, he lean in his head pat, like a little puppy.

"Don't worry about it Shu-chan. You have a long time until Christmas. It's November 26. Not December. Just ask Yuki-san what he wants. There's nothing wrong with asking, is there?" asked Misaki

Shuichi shook his head and lean his head on Misaki's shoulder. Shuichi felt a tear run down his cheek, and then another. Shuichi then began to cry silent, then wail as he buried his face in Misaki's shoulder. Misaki smiled as he let Shuichi cry. Suddenly, a rocket look-a-like came thrusting towards Misaki and Shuichi. Misaki saw this coming and swerve to the left. Shuichi felt Misaki's shoulder tense up and held tight on his shoulder. From the right rear, another rocket came flying in.

"Hang on Shu-chan." commanded Misaki as he press a 'S' button. An invisible shield appeared around the sports car. The rocket was destroyed and Misaki shift his gear. In a flash, Misaki was rushing to shake them off. Shuichi look behind him and saw two red sports car behind them.

"Misa-chan! There's two cars behind us!" shouted Shuichi, so Misaki can hear over the loud car engine. Misaki frown his eyebrows and curled his lips. Suddenly Misaki's phone rang. Damn. Usagi was calling him. He picked up the phone and answer it, and trying to sound happy, and not panic.

"Hello Usagi-san. How was the party?" asked Misaki, trying to drive fast and talk at the same time.

"Misaki, where in the hell are you?" shouted Usagi, but it sound like he put the cell phone on speaker. I guess Yuki wanted to listen in too!

"Don't worry, we're on our way. But there will be a little delay."

"Delay?" asked Yuki and Usagi in unison

"Yeah. Actually..."

"MISAKI LOOK OUT!" shouted Shuichi, as Misaki swerved the car to dodge an attack from one of the cars. In a quick response to Usagi's "What happen?", Misaki said in a panic, "Goodbye Usagi-san. Yuki-san." And just like that, Misaki hung up the phone and focus on driving. Misaki hit the 'automatic' button. He crawled to the back and open up the blue-gray case. Misaki put on a ring and an arm bracelet.

"Shuichi, take the steer." commanded Misaki as he jumped out the car. In the air, Misaki shouted, "Activate." and a katana came out. Misaki aim for the car that was closest to Shuichi and attack it. First he killed the guy in the car then destroyed the engine. With that, the car blew up and went on to the next car. However, another red car came flying in at the scene and went straight for Shuichi.

"SHUICHI!" shouted Misaki as he was too late to save Shuichi. Shuichi press the 'S' button, but the car broke the shield, and the car swerved, flip, then hit a pole. Misaki thrust his sword to the ground a shock wave, destroyed the two cars. But Misaki didn't care for he rush to Shuichi's side. He pick Shuichi up, and moved his hair from his eyes. Shuichi's eyes were close but you can see bruises all over his face. Misaki know that he have all kinds of bruises all over his body. Misaki look over Shuichi's thin body and grieved.

"Shuichi. Sorry. Sorry Shuichi." said Misaki as he buried his face into Shuichi's body. Misaki disregard everything around him; the burned cars, wreck roads, and damage buildings. Luna has a lot to clean after.

LUNAR~SHOW!

YA~HOO! I hope you like this chapter as I am getting faster on these updates! Shuichi has been badly hurt and Misaki thinks it's his fault! Poor Misaki. But what about Yuki? What would he think? Also the two songs: Cantarella and Magnet are from vocaloid but as usual, I prefer Clear! However, Clear does a duet with Nero (with Cantarella) and a duet with Yizu (with Magnet.) It's two great songs and I want to spread the songs! Back on the topic, I hope you will still support me and read my stories! Until next time!

-Hime/Eryanna