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Ryu looked over toward the bar at the new commotion. When she saw who was flailing about, it felt like and iron claw gripped her heart. She let out a moan and a quiet "Oh great" and turned to face the wall, her back toward the rest of the bar's occupants. Ryu had come here hopping not to run into Ginseku, and within an hour ran into him again. The painful grip on her heart continued to throb unendingly.

Miya lightly dragged Ginseku across town, away from the laughing hyena. He followed quietly.
"So, where's the gig? and what are we playing?"
'you should know Gin. It's one of your favorite songs.'
"Please remember that you just said one. meaning there are too many for me to guess."
'Gawd. smart-a** mofo. We're playing a cover of silverstein.'
Ah. So it was that one. Great.
'..and we're playing at curtain call.'
Ginseku smiled feintly. but then it quickly melted away when he remembered somthing.
"I left my guitar back at the-"
'motel? I've got it. don't worry.'
"you went tthrough my stuff?"
'No, you left it at the door.'
"and how exactly did you get my key?"
'Stop asking questions now. it's time to play.'
Miya shoved the miniture keychain in Gin's hand, then pushed him through the back entrance into the curtain call dressing room.

Ginseku grimaced slightly as he took his spot on stage; he was obviously a bit nervous. Who wouldn’t in his position? His life was on the line! He pulled out his keychain guitar, transforming it into its original shape and size. He pulled out a strap, and attached it as he moved to the secondary microphone. Miya already had hers out, and Gates and Muse were already set to play. Gates coughed; his usual signal for everyone to get ready. He clapped his sticks, then began the song with the snare and cymbals. Ginseku went to the fret board immediately to tap along but…something was wrong. Muse was playing her part perfectly, watching Gin and wondering what was wrong; Miya and Gates did the same. Ginseku swallowed hard, gulping down hot air to the bottom of his dry throat. Somehow, Gin couldn’t remember his part. He sweat dropped, and raised a hand in apology to the band. He took the mic and spoke into it. It screeched slightly, and Gin winced at the sharp feedback. After it was over, he spoke.
“Listen folks, I’m sorry. I can’t play this song. There’s… just way too much messing with my head right now. “
People stood up, starting to Boo.
“Now, hold on folks. Just because I can’t play some Silverstein doesn’t mean I’m not gonna play!”
People remained standing, though stopped booing.
“I’m gonna play the only song I know by heart right now. Please, take a seat. Guys, you know what song I’m talking about. Play along.”
He winked at the band, then stood back. Gates smirked. He knew exactly what Gin was thinking about playing. He clapped his sticks. Gin took his favorite stance, pulling off a quick riff. High, then low, then higher. Gin’s voice sounded... slightly girly. But in a manly way.
“She LOVES me!”
Miya had placed the microphone in front of Gates; the backup voice for that song was a guy’s. He screamed out in an emo growl.
‘SHE LOVES ME NOOOT~’
“My love was my Deca~a~yyy…”
Gin and Miya played a small breakdown.
“She LOVES me!”
‘She loves me not!’
“He repeated to himself, Over and Over…”
‘These petals decide!’
“Whats next for you and I…!”
The group sang in a light chorus after Gates pulled off a lengthy (but light) solo on drums.
‘”Yooooou…And…”’
Gates screamed again, pronouncing I like LIE
‘I~!’
“Never resting time! Lead summer on, lead summer on!
Never resting time! Lead summer on lead summer ooon!”
Miya pulled off a high noted solo.
Then she entered the breakdown, which Gin tapped along with her during. Everyone in the group screamed.
“”MY LOVE WAS!””
The crowd screamed the next part. People were moshing now, a small fight occurring just a few feet away from Gin’s feet.
*MY DECAY!*
They repeated twice.
Ginseku took over afterwards. Everything became lighter.
“Finding oneself, is such murderous shame!
Playing roulette, with a flower!
Misled devotion, into seclusion!”
‘DEVOTION!
DEVOTION!’
A breakdown. Gates screaming and pedaling.
‘DEVOTION!
SCREAM LOUD AS YOU WANT TO!
SCREAM LOUD AS YOU WANT TO!’
“THERES… NO… WAY! THERES...No… way that they can hear you!
Never Resting Time! Lead summer on, lead summer on!
Never Resting time! Lead Summer on, lead summer..!”
The entire band sang the chorus in light airy voices.
“”Never resting time! Lead Summer on, lead summer on!
Never resting time! Lead Summer on, lead summer...””
“On….”
They entered the last breakdown. Gates smashed the cymbals as Miya broke it down for Gin’s final words.
“I’LL STOP…SCREAMING! WHEN YOU STOP…SCREAMING!”
Gates slammed the cymbals one last time, and the song was over. People cheered, Girls cried out, and the band cried in delight. They obviously weren’t going to be killed, but they sure as hell weren’t gonna get the 1,000 ducat prize. Gin sighed softly as he nodded softly to the band. Then everyone gasped and pointed at something behind him. Gin turned around to be mauled by a rabid group of girls, all of which were wearing Chiodos Shirts. (Chiodos being the band that came up with the song they just played ((There’s No Penguins In Alaska))). Gin struggled and pushed, trying to get the 15 or-so women off of him. He WAS a ninja, yes, but not the incredible hulk. He gasped for air, and received it; just as soon as they ripped his favorite coat off of his back. Gin took the moment immediately, seeing their surprise at lack of leverage on him. He thrust his wings as hard as he could, and punched a hole in the roof. He flew away, leaving the band to deal with whatever may come. He knew they could handle themselves. He flapped his wings hard, trying frantically to get back to the hotel. It was late night, and out in the desert, things got very cold at sunset. Below freezing, to be exact. And the fact that Gin never wore a shirt beneath his coat, which was just removed from his body, wasn’t helping either. He shivered, rubbing his chest in an attempt to warm his half-nude form. Then he noticed that he was losing large amounts of blood. He’d missed it before, due to the numbing anesthesia of the cold night, but as I stated before; He isn’t the Incredible Hulk. He bleeds when he snags his skin on tiles and splinters of wood. His vision started to blur, and he looked around as best he could with his fading sight. He aimed his limp body at an empty alleyway, hidden in shadows. He crashed softly there, crumpling up like a paper ball and falling into unconsciousness.
(The best video i could find in reference, if you wanna hear the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma5kcql67Ek)

Ginseku groaned softly as he slept. He could see a light.
'I missed you so much, and I don't ever want to lose you again..'
"Ryu?"
Ginseku spoke softly, trying to figure out the source of the voice. It sounded like Ryu.
"Ryu? Is that you?.."
He shaded his eyes in an attempt to dim the light that surrounded him. Then, he saw it. A door. a plain, white door. And he could hear her voice coming from it.
"Hold on Ryu, I'm coming for you."
And with that, he opened the door and disappeared.
(This is a dream, lol. but the parts where he speaks, he's really saying it)

Ryu continued to hum her lullaby to Ginseku. The hours on the clock ticked by untill she could no longer hum. She moved around to the other side of the bed and lay down next to Gin. Her eyelids slowly began to close as she stroked his hair.
"Please... Don't leave me again..." Ryu's head slumped down onto the pillow as she fell asleep.

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During the night, Ginseku's body changed. His features seemed to mature more, his muscled became more defined, and a small beard began to grow...

Ryu's mind stirred a bit when she felt the bed move. She could feel the sunlight burning through her eyelids, and instinctively pulled the covers over her head.
"Go away stupid sun..." She mumbled into the sheets. Ryu hated mornings. She was always groggy when she woke up and everyone else seemed to be all bouncy and cheery. That always just made her want to sleep more. She squirmed back and forth under the sheets, stretching out her stiff muscles and letting out a soft moan.

Ryu's eyes shot open and she sat straight up, flinging off the sheets in the process.
"Oh Ginseku! You're all right!" She literally glomped him right on the bed, hugging him with all her might.

"I'm so glad you came back to me!"

"What do you mean 'now that your back'?" Ryu finally peeled herself off of Ginseku. She sat upright and looked at him for the first time really. A scowl creased her forehead.

"Ginseku... You're different..." She reached out a hand and ran her fingers down his jaw, then began to trace the outline of his muscles on his shoulder and arm.

"You... Seem older..."