Here's the second chapter, minnas! I Hope you enjoy! I DO NOT OWN AKB0048 OR ANY CHARATHERS! IT ALL BELONGS TO THE OWNER!
Recap:
The understudies' hooved over the crowd. The Kiraras made a constellation.
"A constellation of hope, huh?" Chieri said, pulling up Nagisa.
"Yeah. Let's extend this constellation to the far reaches of space! Meade Atsuko-San the fourteen!"
Nagisa pointed at herself, and then smiled. "Thank you. But you know Chieri; I'll be hot on the others Center Nova's tails, to go farther than Center Nova!" She declared.
As Nagisa said her goal to Chieri, Chieri stood shocked.
'Farther than Center Nova? Is that even possible?' Chieri thought.
They went back to singing as the fans called them.
"I love you, I love you. My affections reach out! I love you; I loved you all along, as I shout them through wind. I love you; I love you, So much that it hurts to breathe. I can't give up, my diamonds shout." Nagisa's limbs were sore and her throat ached, but she felt like she could continue forever. "I'll say it with courage, I've been quiet all along, there's no shame in letting out now. I love you, are the best words, I love you, are the best words, I love you, are the best words. Let out your feelings, and be honest about it all!"
As they finished there song, Tsubasa spoke through the headset, "Understudies, come back to the ship and rest. You've done enough" The crowd cheered beneath them as they flew back. When they reached the inside of the ship, Nagisa fell, like her body was overworked. She was on her knees, breathing heavy.
"Nagisa" The understudies said, crowding around her. "I'm fine…" She said, trying to get up but failed. Chieri fell to her side, "Are you alright?" She held out her hand, "Nagisa…" She shook her head and took her head. "I'm sorry."
Kanata looked at Nagisa, "She needs to go in the hospital wing"
"But…"
"No, buts. You're burning up. You need rest!" Kanata said, As Chieri picked up Nagisa.
"She's right Nagisa." Takamina said Patting Nagisa's head. She turned in Chieri's arm and met everyone's eyes, "We did it!"
Yuko ran to Nagisa and grabbed her hand, "You were amazing, Nagisa! And you too, girls."
"Thank you, Yuko-San" She said, "I'm glad your back!"
"Me too"
Takamina touched Yuko's shoulder, "It's time to go out there again. Mariko! Can you still perform?" Mariko nodded, "Yep!" She turned the others and ran out, Yuko stayed, "Get well"
Chieri carried Nagisa to the hospital wing, with the Understudies following. When they go there, she gently places her on the bed. "I'll be back. I'm going to find someone to come."
"Thanks, Chieri"
Yuuka smiled at Nagisa, "We are all happy you're a successor"
"Right! Congratulation, Atsuko" Said Kanata.
"A successor…I still can't believe it" She looked at the celling "I'm so happy"
"So, what does it feel like?" Sonata said jumping on the bed next to her. "Do you feel different?"
Nagisa shook her head, "Nothing, I feel the same but more tired"
"I was very shocked" Said Suzuko, "You are the first to become a Successor and become Center Nova at the same time, and it's truly amazing. Good thing I caught it on camera."
"What's going to happen now? What about Akibastar?" Yuuka said, "It's still destroyed"
"Well, I heard Tsubasa will get advance repair tools from Makastar to have it all repair in a week." Suzuko said.
"Oh…well that solves that" Mokato said. "But what if the DES attacks again?! What will we do?!"
"It won't be soon. Knowing them they're trying to come up with a plan" Chieri said, coming in with Mikako.
"Okay kids, that's enough. I have to take a look at our newest successor, so she can rest" She said.
"I'm okay…" Nagisa said
"Not a step! And Tsubasa said to rest up, because you have worked tomorrow." She chased them out the room.
Chieri close the door behind her as she left the room. 'Nagisa…' She thought about her talk with Mikako.
"So Nagisa is Maede Atsuko and Center Nova too?" She asked her. Chieri nodded.
"Amazing, isn't it? Just a few weeks ago, You, Yuko and Nagisa were battling to be Center Nova. Now she took the title." She looked at Chieri who had a blank face, "Aren't you a bit jealous?"
"I won't lie. But I am a little. But Nagisa deserved it."
"Are you sure? Nagisa might disappear if she shines too bright. Every girl who became Center Nova disappeared, I almost did too. Are you sure you're prepared for that?"
Chieri stopped in front of the room Nagisa was in. "She won't disappear. Nagisa wouldn't leave us"
Chieri sigh, "She won't disappear"
Takamina and Yuko were called to Tsubasa office and were currently walking there.
"I wonder what she wants." Takamina said "Me too"
As they entered her office, they saw her sitting in her chair, writing down some papers. She looked at them as they entered. "Have a seat"
"This is not about the Takamina thing, is it?" Yuko said then sighed, "Sorry"
"No it's about Nagisa succession concert."
"Oh! That's right. I think it should be special, since she's Acchan and Center Nova." Yuko said. "I know. First, I need to get her to the Temple to complete her name. Then, I planned a concert next week. We need a theme."
"How about…The Goddess Succession?" Takamina said, "It suits her"
"I like it!" Yuko said.
"Okay. Now the real reason I called you two in here." She got serious "The originals Takahashi and Yuuko were always close to Atsuko. So I need you to be there for her. Plus, since you two are the joint centers of this era, I need you to groom Nagisa into the Center Nova."
They nodded. "Yes, Tsubasa! But I'm still thriving to be Center Nova!" Yuuko said. "She's still my rival!"