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"Uh--... my--..."

Yaten watched from the side of Seiya, as 'Kira' fumbled with her response. Listening to Kira stumbling over her words was adorable, to Yaten. He could understand as to why she was stumbling over the words she managed to produce. Seiya did put her on the spot with not just them listening but thousands of fans out there that probably would have responded the same way.

"Um--m-my---"

Watching Kira's slender fingers grip the microphone within her grasp as she tried to muster up the strength to going on. She was actually doing quite well, in her circumstance. She didn't bolt like he had gathered from her empathetically.

"...my..."

Kira was practically glowing from embarrassment, as she struggled and yet maintained her position to finish what was started. Seeing her eyes lift up and beyond where Seiya was. Gathering that it was Taiki she must have looked at and saw Kira take a moment to catch a breath and recollect herself before continuing. Applauding Taiki mentally for being the rock to help Kira in her dire need for assistance.

"...M-my hobbies... my hobbies are archery... and I..." As she glanced away from the microphone once she had fine tuned her response to Seiya, her eyes met with Yaten's briefly. In that moment of their eyes making contact. Yaten couldn't help but feel his heart rate increase. This.. that connection, even though it was brief made his facial expression shift into something that his bandmates normally wouldn't see. Holding onto that connection for as long as Kira held it with him.

The moment Kira's connection ceased and looked away from him, Yaten couldn't help but feel strong after-effects of the eye contact they shared. Kira was not aware of the connection the three of them had. By just looking at one another, they could already sense what the other would say. In that short time frame, Yaten could feel the depth of Kira's eyes searching from within. Yaten could only think of another person, who had done that with them.

"I-I... can play the guitar... w-well... um…sort of..."

A smile appeared along his features as he heard that Kira too could also play a musical instrument. And out of everything.... a guitar. Looking off to the side, before glancing back. He remembered that he had placed his own guitar pick inside his upper breast pocket of his coat after strumming the strings of his own bass guitar.

Already sensing that Seiya was about to look towards the stage, he could hear in the distance Usagi cheering above everyone else.

"KIRA-CHAN!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!! WOOOO!!! GO KIRA-CHAN!!!!!!"

Finely tuning his attention on Kira he watched as she turned to face the crowd in the general direction of where Usagi was cheering from a distance. The moment that Kira had turned back around, their connection formed once more. Kira's innocent expression of bewilderment could be seen even if it was for a fraction of a second. The look of realization of her actions, her line of sight darted off elsewhere as if she was trying to hide and not share what she might of been feeling at that very moment. This small interaction, made Yaten want to move closer to Kira.

"Sort of? Well... how about a demonstration? Ah! Even better-- let's get you on stage!"

Completely realizing that Seiya had purposely turned his headset back on, while speaking into the microphone. The crowd roared in life in approval for what-ever-it-was-he-had-planned!

"S-Stage?!"
"Oh no I dON'T--"

Yatens' eyes widened as he watched Seiya quite literally drag Kira out of the VIP area and back up the stairs after speaking briefly with the security guards. "You can close the gates now, thanks."

"Seiya wait! ...I can't! Hey, are you listening?! Seiya!"

Completely on guard now and truly wanting to bark at Seiya for his spontaneous actions of pulling a bystander from the crowd and wanting them to perform on stage without so much as having time to practice! Not just that, pulling someone out of their comfort zone! Following down the long corridor (hallway) behind Seiya and Kira, he observed Seiya turning off his headset along with the microphone that Kira had within her grasp.

"Sorry, Kira, I should have asked you first. I'd--we would love it if you could do this one thing for us, and that's to listen to you play the guitar. You said sort of, but I know you can, and I promise we will be there with you, every step of the way." Yaten found himself staring long and hard at Seiya before he heard the legitimate reason as to why, Seiya did what he did. Seiya did seem apologetic and reassuring at the same time.

But the thing was... just HOW was Kira going to take this. Seiya practically kidnapped a would-be-fan-of-theirs and asked them to perform with their guidance. It also dawned on Yaten that it was just the three of them present. Taiki was nowhere to be found presently.

"Seiya... I-I can't... I'm nothing like you three, I get stage fright and... I'm not good at performing in a crowd, I can barely do it at my archery tournaments... there are thousands of people out there... and..."

"You're right. You are nothing like us…not yet."

"The truth is, I'm really really scared, I'm not strong enough, in myself. Singing and playing music is just a dream, but I... I'm not confident I can actually get up there and do it. What if I mess up? What if something happens?... I just... don't want to... disappoint you three either... I could never forgive myself."

"You are you, and only you know what you can and can't do... but tell me how will you get further in life if you don't push yourself into doing something completely out of your comfort zone? You are giving yourself doubt before even giving it a try, shutting that part of your brain down before giving yourself a chance to prove yourself. Like I said... we will be there with you, you are not alone in this... am I right, Yaten?"

'Oh... thanks for throwing me under the bus, Seiya.' Yaten thought to himself after hearing the little comment Seiya added to the end of his speech to Kira then. Before spouting out a word, he provided a nod towards Seiya that they would be there for Kira, every step of the way.

"I'll tell you a secret... not even Yaten knows this. That bubbly personality you see is how I deal with my fears...it's just an act. I get scared, a lot, but what gets me through those tough moments are these two by my side. I hate being on stage if I'm alone, I get scared too."

Seiya. . .scared?

Yaten never knew that Seiya had performance anxiety when they all performed together. He never sensed that from him. Perhaps it was because Seiya knew how to hide that feeling from being seen?

"When you are on stage, don't think about the crowd... because that will throw you off. Close your eyes...think about a time or a place where you felt the most happiest, where you felt you had complete control of the situation, breathe, focus on what you want to do, and block out everything else. It's all mental, and you telling yourself you can't do something... over time you start believing that you can't when you can. You are strong enough but you have to believe in yourself, and then this dream will become a reality. You can do it, we know you can."

Yaten waited for the opportunity to speak freely after Seiya seemed to be done in trying to convince Kira she had the strength to step out of her comfort zone and give it a try. He could feel how Seiya was doing his best but the body language and expression that Kira was displaying was pure fear, anxiety that she would mess up, that she would fail in this endeavor. Once Seiya stepped back, Yaten felt it was his time. His time to try and convince Kira to do something out of the ordinary.




"Kira. . ." Yaten said her name delicately. Hoping that his warm voice would calm her. Knowing she was on the verge of hyperventilating and possibly passing out. He had a reliable remedy for that if she were to have a fainting spell. That bridge had not been crossed and he felt that if he approached Kira on a more delicate and soothing manner she might be less tense. Hoping that his gentle approach would help provide aid to help calm Kira some to where she might feel comfortable in their presence.

"As you can tell, Mr. Spontaneous here. . .," trading a glance at Seiya, half wanting to stick his tongue out at him but refraining for the time being. "Already did the unthinkable. He managed to drag escort you from the VIP crowd, to the back hallway to where we could speak alone. Without other ears to hear what you need to say."

"And that my friend... took courage and strength. Traits that you already have, Kira." Yaten had moved to where Kira could see him a little clearer without the flashing lights from cameras and spotlights shining down from above.



"Kira? It's normal being scared... when you are being asked (or dragged) into something you feel as though you are not comfortable with in doing right away. Moving into a new town, is scary. Trying out something new can be scary, not going to lie to you on that." Yaten looked over at Seiya, seeing his smile remained before returning his attention to Kira. "Like Seiya... I too get scared when we are getting ready to perform to our fans. I use a tool. . ." Reaching into his upper breast pocket of his coat and removing his guitar pick he had placed after playing his bass guitar earlier. Holding it up for Kira to see. The guitar pick had an iridescent shimmer along both sides in the colors of green, blue and purple along the surface. On one side, the guitar pick had Yaten's name engraved in it in the color white with specs of glitter.

With Kira's vacant hand (no longer holding onto the microphone that Seiya took from her) closest to where he stood. Yaten held the guitar pick (tool) for Kira to take. "Please Kira, I want you to have my guitar pick. It doesn't hold any magical properties to it. But it always helps keep me grounded, focused on the notes and the sound of music that I produce." A slight blush could be seen along Yaten's cheeks as he spoke softly towards Kira. "Maybe... just maybe my guitar pick will help you.. feel the music that you strum along the guitar strings. Not just by the vibration that the strings will produce from you playing the strings, but by touch. . .here."

Yaten gestured with his hand out before him, by hovering his hand out towards Kira's heart. He didn't place his hand on Kira's chest, he was hoping that she would understand the meaning he was trying to get across. In the process of doing so, he became mesmerized in how Kira was looking at him then.



Which caused Yaten to blush more in response. Realizing that he may of gotten a little too close for comfort he withdrew his hand that hovered over Kira's chest. Hoping that his explanation was crystal clear, in what he meant by 'touch'. Not by how Kira would physically feel the strings as well as to feel the touch of music from within her heart and soul.

Yaten already knew that Seiya was going to have a field day with what he just witnessed! Part of Yaten wanted to scoff and become broody just because of how he knew Seiya would react. A part of him didn't want to be broody then. He suddenly felt nervous with how Kira would react to how he addressed her then.

Kira was given an opportunity that any fan out there would dream about. A one on one conversation with the bandmates behind the scenes. Talking to her, trying to help her out of her comfort zone and convince her that she already has the courage and the strength to handle any situation that comes her way. Speaking to Kira as a person.

Because in a sense, they too were people. They did have outside lives, from being idols. The media didn't see The Three Lights for who they really are. That's probably because their show managers don't want their fans to know who they are. Perhaps their management keeps tight reigns on the behind the scenes of their lives? Possibly afraid that the idols might lose the magical luster that is shown. Doubtful. It was impossible to say however.

Knowing his action of stepping back, might of triggered a fit of anxiety. He only took a step back so not to further invade on Kira's personal space bubble. "Kira? We all make mistakes. It's part of being human. We are by no means, perfect. I need you to believe that." Lifting his emerald green eyes back up to meet with Kira's turquoise eyes that shimmered in the light in the hall they stood in. Gaining some of his confidence back, he slowly took a step closer. Kira would still see that shy blush still evident along Yaten's cheeks as he spoke towards her in a caring, genuine manner.

"I'm not leaving you." He wanted to be bold like Seiya and touch her shoulders but a sudden spur of shyness was winning presently. "I-we will be right there, with you on stage. I will play with you, keep a slow, steady beat at your pace, like that of a metronome. And if you need my ear, my fingers to strum along beside you, I'll be your wingman (backup guitar player) too."

Stepping an inch closer, still being mindful of that personal bubble before Kira, "You will never disappoint me, Kira. . .-- never disappoint any of us. Do you want to know why? Because. . .I believe in you. I believe that your dreams helped form who you are today. Your dreams, Kira helped you build your strengths in the music that you play, to how many arrows you let loose. I see all of this when speaking with you. The strength I see within you, has helped you wield courage and willpower to face the unknown alone as well as with others. I see this. I see this in you, I hear it in your voice, and I see it beating strongly within. You can do this."

He whispered to her, "I believe in you."

Rei Hino was alone backstage. Not realizing that she had been delicately petting one of the rose petals from the red rose Seiya had gifted her. Violet eyes sparkled in the low light as it appeared that the shrine maiden was somewhere else. Something.. no someone out there in the crowd of fans had a familiar power calling that Rei could feel. The power was currently muted however at the same time detectable. Whomever it is, was very close to their vicinity. Which made her wonder if both Luna and Artemis could detect this person too.

"Nice performance, Rei."

Blinking a couple of times as she pulled herself out of the trance she was in. She turned her body to the side in recognition to the voice that called out to her. "Haruka!" spoken with glee. Realizing that her friends must have had 'backstage access' when she saw that Haruka wasn't alone. A light tinge of blush appeared across Rei's features as she smiled towards all that were present. "Hi guys!" Finding that she giggled adorably after greeting them. Rei was dealing with an emotional overload of joy, happiness, fan-girlish-screams from within of what had transpired thus far. She did seem quite giddy for a change, which felt wonderful to Rei. Walking over to give them a group hug or individual hugs, just to share the happiness she was feeling. Rei wasn't normally the type of person to just hug someone out of the blue. In this instance, the hugs had a HUGE stamp of approval! heart

"How long have you been clinging to that rose for...?"



After sharing an giddy and excited hug with Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru and Setsuna. Rei stepped back and canted her head to the side curiously in response to Haruka's question about the rose. Her cheeks instantaneously began to glow in a deep color of pink and red, reacting to the observation. Rubbing the backside of her neck briefly, with an obvious caught with her hand in the cookie jar nervous laughter. "I-I guess I've been holding onto the rose since Seiya gifted it to me in thanks for singin' with him, Haruka. I'm not used t--" Stopping in mid-sentence when she felt that familiar power fluctuate once more.





Rei's Mars symbol appeared along her forehead at the time she detected that fluctuation of power. This reaction occured due to the fact whomever this person was ... was closer in the vicinity which made it possible that Rei was able to detect that familiar power like before. Rei was still facing Haruka at the time, along with Setsuna, Michiru and Hotaru. Perhaps they too, also felt the shift?

"Did you feel that?" Rei asked Michiru, to be specific, as she felt that pulsating sensation of a senshi nearby. As quickly as that pulsed symbol was felt, her own symbol appeared and disappeared as quickly as the one she felt on a number of levels. Rei's extrasensory perception of perceiving things were magnified. **Sailor Senshi Facts** (Sailor Mars and Sailor Neptune are the only Sailor Senshi to possess psychic powers, and Mars is the only Inner Senshi to do so.)

Noticing movement down the way, Rei turned to see Seiya dragging some girl behind the scenes along with Yaten. The way the girl was reacting and speaking towards Seiya gave Rei the impression she didn't want to be there. And yet at the same time she did want to be there. "There's something about that girl..." Rei muttered loud enough to where her friends, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna and Hotaru would have heard her say. She was certain that if Luna and Artemis were nearby, they too could sense what she sensing.

Without thinking about anything Rei felt drawn towards the girl that was conversing between Seiya and Yaten then. The closer she approached, the more apparent the power she detected was radiating off of this girl that Seiya and Yaten seemed engrossed with.

Apparently walking in on the end of a conversation, "You will never disappoint me, Kira. . .-- never disappoint any of us. Do you want to know why? Because. . .I believe in you. I believe that your dreams helped form who you are today. Your dreams, Kira helped you build your strengths in the music that you play, to how many arrows you let loose. I see all of this when speaking with you. The strength I see within you, has helped you wield courage and willpower to face the unknown alone as well as with others. I see this. I see this in you, I hear it in your voice, and I see it beating strongly within. You can do this."

The next action done by the unknown girl called, Kira suddenly approached Yaten and embraced him. Rei stopped in her forward movement as she stood there shocked that this person. Whomever she was...she just hugged Yaten! In the back of her mind she absolutely knew that Minako would be extremely upset that she wasn't given the opportunity to hug Yaten first!

All she could do was watch the scenery unfold before their very eyes. Rei's psychic abilities allowed her to replay what had been said between Seiya, Yaten and Kira which provided Rei a better understanding as to why this girl was here. As to why she was singled out from everyone else in the VIP section. Nodding to herself, she suddenly felt as though she was intruding then. Holding onto that rose, Seiya had given her, she wondered if Michiru had seen the same thing. She started to clear her throat and say something when Kira backed away from Yaten in an apologetic manner. At the same time, she noticed how intrigued this 'Kira' was in how she pointed out something that both Seiya and Yaten had on.

"...I didn't notice you had matching headsets...They... kind of...remind me of something I've seen before... but where...That star... reminds me... of....S-Sorry...uh... never mind what I was saying. Anyways, that's really cool! I always wondered if you could use them to talk to each other and not just the crowd..."

Whatever Rei was going to ask just sort of went out the window in surprise! Who is this girl? Rei suddenly felt guarded, like something felt off but she couldn't place her finger on it. Her brow furrowed slightly in response to what this Kira said in recognition to both Seiya and Yaten's headsets. More in particular the star. Maybe she was overreacting? Perhaps she was still on overload mode with everything that had happened tonight? Chewing idly upon her lower lip, Rei decided to finally approach the trio in the hallway, since they were unaware that they had an audience in the background.

"Okay... I'll do it. I'll go on stage and play the guitar... but only for a minute!"



Wondering how to play this off. Rei knew that she would have to plan her next steps while in motion. She did not want the appearance I'm on guard because of this stranger danger present mode. Rei wanted Seiya, Yaten and Kira to feel welcomed with her bubbily glow flowing about her. Moving towards the group, with happy and skipping footsteps, still all legitimately excited, with a out-of-this-world-happy-go-lucky attitude of dancing on the ceiling greeting with, "Konnichiwa!! Hi guys n' gal!" Rei said with excitement and smiles. She was a master at hiding what might of been bothering her, as she traded a glance at Seiya, Yaten and now the new girl Kira.

"Someone else here is a fan! By the way, I looooooooooooooove your shirt!" she said in her giddy nature. "Oooo, lemme guess, Seiya hand picked you from the audience, right? I remember seeing you down in the VIP area when I was singing! It's so nice to meet another fan! Oh-oh forgive me!" Rei giggled nervously, feeling that glowing blush return as she smiled towards the new girl. "I'm getting ahead of myself, I'm Rei Hino, which...you already knew because Seiya introduced me.. tee hee... it's nice to meet you Miss..?" She said in her fan-girlish demeanor. Bowing her head in a formal and at the same time casual-friendly greeting towards Kira. Spying the guitar chip in Kira's grasp, she already knew the plan as she traded a glance towards Seiya with a grin.



"Is she? Is she? Is she? Is she going to sing on stage too Seiya?" Rei said with hyper excitement! Then remembering the guitar pick, "Or or singing and playing an instrument? Oooo this is sooo exciting!! I'm already eeeeE! Excited!" Feeling as though she had borrowed some of Usagi's energy then. ** (She will return said borrowed Usagi-Energy later xd ) **

"This is going to be sooooo fun!! You are going to have so much fun!! Don't think of the stage like a stage, think of it as a hip hop club that you and your friends are attending, to sing karaoke and dance the night away with those you care about and new people that you meet that have the same likes and interests that you do! You'll be awesome!! Just be yourself and remember to breathe .. when you step out into the lights. Breathe and tell yourself, 'I am going to have fun! I am going to enjoy seeing that others like out there like what I like and that makes me happy and humble. That I am me and no one can take that from me. I am unique! One of a kind! And I want to share my talents to my friends, family and the world what I've always dreamed of doing' this is me! My art, my love for all to see!"

Hearing that the whole room had fallen silent, Rei kinda felt like she overstepped her boundaries there when talking to Kira. She knew that Seiya, Yaten and the Outers were surely looking at her oddly. A nervous sweat drop appeared alongside her forehead. She was about to blame a sugar high rush to how bouncy she felt then. It was just everything she had experienced tonight, had her emotions everywhere. Complete sensory overload. She managed to keep her head on straight and keep it together. She just wanted Kira to not feel so overwhelmed when stepping out onto the stage. She did gather from what she had replayed in what the trio had said to each other, that both Seiya and Yaten had already covered those bases with Kira. She just re-iterated her thoughts and feelings on the matter with the new girl on the block.

Listening to the two talking, Seiya looked between them as they spoke and the more they spoke to each other, Seiya's eyes had a little glimmer to them as he watched the romantic spark blossom. Yaten was acting oddly different, and somewhat invested in Kira.
The idol remained amused, as the smile grew as if he were thinking about a few things or how to get them some alone time.
Then, Seiya watched Yaten take his guitar pick from his jacket pocket and hand it to Kira. "Oh come on, get a room already." he thought slumping back and rolling his eyes, wanting to gag. Moving around to stand beside the two like a priest watching a married couple saying their vows to each other, the idol watched a familiar figure move in the distance, it was Rei.

"I'm not leaving you. "I-we will be right there, with you on stage. I will play with you, keep a slow, steady beat at your pace, like that of a metronome. And if you need my ear, my fingers to strum along beside you, I'll be your wingman (backup guitar player) too. You will never disappoint me, Kira. . .-- never disappoint any of us. Do you want to know why? Because. . .I believe in you"

"You know what I believe in?" Seiya thought to himself, trying hard not to choke and say something in front of the two.
Then suddenly, Kira lunged at Yaten embracing the idol with a hug. It was only then Seiya blurted out in a mutter. "Rooms free next door..." he side-eyed Yaten before looking at Rei who was approaching.



"Oh hey there! You want one too?" he called out to Rei who was approaching, referring to a hug. "Sorry, Yaten is a bit busy but I can give you a hug." the idol said cheekily and chuckled.

"Hey, you two, are you ready to come out yet?" Taiki said through the star headset.
Tapping the raised-up star in the headset, Seiya answered and stared at Yaten. "Yeah, we will be there soon, Tai."

"...I didn't notice you had matching headsets...They... kind of...remind me of something I've seen before... but where...That star... reminds me... of....S-Sorry...uh... never mind what I was saying. Anyways, that's really cool! I always wondered if you could use them to talk to each other and not just the crowd..."

Turning back around to face Kira, what she said alarmed him to look at her. "What?" he said in a mutter, then glanced at Yaten, then back at Kira as she spoke again.
"Okay... I'll do it. I'll go on stage and play the guitar... but only for a minute!"
"Awww...only a minute?! I bet you have a pretty voice... right Yaten? Don't you agree?" resuming his smirk, trying to wind him up and aiming everything towards him. "I think Yaten would love to hear you sing, speaking of love---"

"Konnichiwa!! Hi guys n' gal!"
Luckily for Yaten, his next words were to catch the idol out on his little crush on Kira, but Rei interrupted that moment with her energetic self.
"Someone else here is a fan! By the way, I looooooooooooooove your shirt!"
Seiya couldn't help but snort, trying not to laugh, placing his hand over his mouth hiding his big stupid grin.
"Oooo, lemme guess, Seiya hand picked you from the audience, right? I remember seeing you down in the VIP area when I was singing! It's so nice to meet another fan! Oh-oh forgive me! I'm getting ahead of myself, I'm Rei Hino, which...you already knew because Seiya introduced me.. tee hee... it's nice to meet you Miss..?"
"Rei, she did speak her name in the crowd... well, I said it loud enough for her."
"Is she? Is she? Is she? Is she going to sing on stage too Seiya? Or or singing and playing an instrument? Oooo this is sooo exciting!! I'm already eeeeE! Excited!"

"I'm sure Yaten can convince her to sing..." Once again, throwing another verbal ball at the idol and watching him get annoyed and sulky was the best part.

"This is going to be sooooo fun!! You are going to have so much fun!! Don't think of the stage like a stage, think of it as a hip hop club that you and your friends are attending, to sing karaoke and dance the night away with those you care about and new people that you meet that have the same likes and interests that you do! You'll be awesome!! Just be yourself and remember to breathe .. when you step out into the lights. Breathe and tell yourself, 'I am going to have fun! I am going to enjoy seeing that others like out there like what I like and that makes me happy and humble. That I am me and no one can take that from me. I am unique! One of a kind! And I want to share my talents to my friends, family and the world what I've always dreamed of doing' this is me! My art, my love for all to see!"

Looking at Rei as she spoke, then at Kira, Seiya nodded. "Well said Rei. Are you ready, Kira?" Knowing they had done as much chatter as they could, poor Taiki was chatting to the crowd and some of the members of the public. Giving Rei a gentle smile, then gazed at Kira, Seiya held up his arm for the archer to take hold of. "Maybe I should step down from being the Leader and let Yaten do this part..." glancing back at Yaten and poking his tongue out as he thought. "I know I'm going to hear about this later from him, but who cares." Seiya wasn't bothered by Yaten's actions, there was literally nothing he could do or say in front of Kira at this time. "Take Yaten's arm as well on the other side and we will lead you out on stage."

Waiting for Kira to take their arms, they walked up the stairs and towards the wing. As they approached it, the idol could see the Outers in the corner, watching him lead the archer and stopping before going on stage. "I see... they must have wanted a closer look..." he thought, looking back at Kira. The idol had to quickly change his contemplating expression to a happy one. "There will be a spotlight that will shine directly on you once you are in front of that mic stand. I'll give you the guitar that is beside the mic stand and place it around your shoulder. You start when you are ready, not when the crowd is. Breathe, close your eyes, and think about somewhere that isn't the stage. We will be right there in the background if anything happens, but it won't. You'll do just fine, believe in yourself." Saying that last part, the idol moved his headset into position to speak to the crowd. Looking at Yaten, he gave the idol a chance to say his bit before Kira did. Finally, Seiya was able to continue to move forward and appear on stage again with Kira and Yaten. Leading Kira towards the mic stand, Seiya was still holding onto the mic in his free hand and placed it on the stand for her then he spoke to the crowd and faced them.



"Thank you everyone for waiting! Thank you, Taiki!" he said as he let go of Kira, then gestured for Taiki to come and gather with the three of them, he swapped places with Taiki and walked over to the guitar that was on the stand, removed it, and then walked over to Kira and lifting the strap over her head and made sure she held it properly before facing the crowd.

"We've convinced this rising star to play for us, and with your support, everyone, please give a round of applause for Kira Kyudo!"
He started to clap and took a few steps back as the main lights turned off, and the spotlight hit center stage, Seiya turned off his headset and spoke. "Let's give her some spotlight..." The idol planned to slowly walk backwards so the cameras wouldn't focus on him, or the other three.

As Seiya took a few steps back, he watched Taiki join him, then Yaten.
The spotlight beamed down on her, but it took a few moments for the archer to get herself together before she could play. Once she started to play, the crowd seemed to cheer, but even they were quiet as everyone listened to Kira. There were a few screens in the wing showing different views of the stage, they were able to watch Kira with that.

.....
”You know I want you...
It's not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied

You claim it's not in the cards
And fate is pulling you miles away
And out of reach from me
But you're hearing my heart
So who can stop me if I decide you're my destiny?”

Half listening to the whispering between Taiki and Luna, Taiki pointed something out that was quite obvious. "Leader... it's Kira's presence."
The idol didn't take his eyes off Kira, but nodded and responded. "I know, she's glowing." Seiya said quietly and tuned out the rest of the conversation, already knowing what it meant. "Don't worry, I don't plan to let her go back to the VIP area." he said, directing that comment towards Luna.
He briefly shifted his gaze to Yaten and then back to Kira and thought "Yaten looks like he is getting sucked in mentally into wherever Kira is."

"What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing could keep us apart
You'll be the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one could say what we get to be

Why don't we rewrite the stars?
And maybe the world could be ours... tonight."

Listening to her sing, gave even Seiya chills. Who was the song about? Did she come up with this on the spot? questions flooded the idol's mind. As she finished the song, she opened her eyes and suddenly realized she had come back to reality. This alarmed the idol enough, and moved at the same time Taiki said "Let's go." The idol approached Kira and listened to Taiki speak to her first as he hugged her. "You did so well, we're so proud of you...so so proud. That was a beautiful song you have sung."
Patting Kira's back, Seiya smiled and listened to her answer back. "I'm so sorry, I can't stop crying, I'm so happy but I can't turn these tears off---"
"--It's okay, don't be sorry. Just take as long as you need."
Seeing the look Taiki gave Seiya, the idol stepped in and mouthed 'Let me' to Taiki. Once again he swapped places with him and spoke "Let's take the guitar off you so we can give you a proper hug." As Seiya said this, he lifted the guitar carefully off the archer and had an idea. Passing it to Taiki to hold onto, Seiya then was able to resume hugging the rising star as the crowd kept cheering. "You proved yourself you could do it, and I promise it gets easier from here." Letting go so Yaten could hug her and congratulate her, Seiya turned to the crowd, but faced Kira slightly.
"Kira, you and Rei have such special voices... you two should start a band, then we could all sing together." The crowd roared loudly like they loved that idea. Seiya laughed and clapped, briefly turning to Rei and beaming a smile at her from the distance. His attention set on Kira, and he displayed such a gentle expression. "Kira . . . watching you on stage, singing that song... words can't describe how touching to the heart that song was. The lyrics to me sang like you were telling everyone that anyone has control over the stars and that you can have them guide you to someone you love, starting tonight . . . . and.. you are not wrong, at all." His eyes shifted to Yaten, then back to the rising star. "Your voice, your song, and you playing guitar for us has given us a night to remember. And as a thank you for your bravery being on stage, from the Three Lights to you, that guitar is now yours. We'll sign it and write whatever you want on it during halftime." Smiling, he gave a side hug to Kira as Yaten would be still holding her.

"Once again, thank you, Kira, we hope to have you up here with us again soon! Please give her another round of applause, she truly deserves it!" Since Seiya was able to take Rei off the stage on his own, it was Yaten's turn to do the same. Seiya clapped and waited for Yaten to do what he needed to do before leaving the stage with Kira, Taiki also followed as he was holding onto the guitar.
Drawing his attention back to the crowd, Seiya felt comfortable enough to banter chat for a bit while Yaten and Taiki had a moment with Kira just to check on her off-stage.

"Wasn't she amazing?! I wonder if she made that song up on the spot... or if she is writing it? Either way, I wanted to hear more of it. Speaking of hearing more songs... we have one last song we would like to sing for you before we take a break. This was going to be our last song for the night but after hearing Kira's song about love and stars made me want to sing this one to match the mood! Yup-- you guessed it, we will be singing... Search for your Love!"
The crowd got extremely loud and Seiya had to wait for them to calm down, everytime the crowd screamed manically, making the idol laugh for some reason, but he was happy to hear them enjoy that and that song was perfect to end it before they took an hour break.
Unknown to Seiya, and the others, a large youma had begun to head towards the place with the most amount of people with the most amount of energy... the stadium. A perfect place for a youma attack to happen.


The lights from the stage turned off, which allowed Yaten and Taiki to get into their positions before the music started, the music they pre-recorded prior to the concert so they could focus more on the crowd.

"Search for your love…

Search for your love…


Kimi wa itsumo kagayaiteta
Egao hitotsu chiisa na hoshi
Taisetsu ni shiteta yo (eien no Starlight)
Ano hi boku wa mamorenakute
Kuyashi namida koraeta dake
Itami ga nokoru yo (wasurenai Sweet heart)

Search for your love…

You have always been shining so brightly
Your smiling face is just like a tiny star
I have been treasuring it (Eternal starlight)
On that day I could not come and protect you
I just held my tears of regret inside
I am still feeling the pain (I won’t forget you, sweetheart)

Search for your love, sora no suishou
Search for your love, nakanaide kure
Search for your love, hontou wa
Dakishimetai no sa

Search for your love, the crystals of the heavens
Search for your love, please don’t start to cry
Search for your love, I really
Want to hold you close to me now

Kimi no kaori zutto (sagashiteru)
Boku no koe yo todoke (aishiteru)
Ima doko ni iru no (Moonlight Princess)
Boku no purinsesu
Kotaete answer for me
Ima sugu answer for me
Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

Your strong scent, I’m always (searching for it)
Can you hear my voice calling out (I love you so)
Where are you now (Moonlight Princess)
My lovely princess
Answer me, answer for me
Right away, answer for me
Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me

Tooi yozora kakenuketeku
Nagareboshi ni negau yo ima
Aitai to sasayaku (tsutaete yo Starlight)
Toki ga sugite otona ni naru
Boku wa yatto kizuita no sa
Tarinai kakera ni (soba ni ite Sweet heart)

Running through the distant night sky
Now I make a wish on a shooting star
Whispering I want to be with you (Please tell this to her, starlight)
As time passes by, we become adults
I have finally realized that
The broken pieces are not enough (Please stay by my side, sweetheart)

Search for your love, gin no unabara
Search for your love, fune wa tadayou
Search for your love, kuruoshisa ni
Nagasarete yuku

Search for your love, on the silver ocean
Search for your love, the ship floats adrift
Search for your love, in this madness
It will be swept out to you

During the last verse, Seiya gazed over at Rei and pointed to her, smiling, and walked over towards the wing where she stood, it was obvious he was planning on doing something, so the idol took her hand and pulled her back on stage with him while he sang, lifting up his arm so Rei could twirl under, the two then made their way to the front of the stage with Taiki and Yaten. Seiya wanted Rei to take a bow with them at the end of the song since she helped make this night happen.

(Answer me, answer for me
Right away, answer for me)

Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

(Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me)

Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

(Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me" )

The stage's lights turned on as the music faded to a stop. Seiya took a bow and then waved at the crowd.
"Thank you!! Thank you everyone! We'll see you soon! Thank you!!"



He said through his mic, taking another bow with the group, the stage went pitch black, which was a queue for them to exit the stage before the 'disco elevator' lights' started back on and the big screen would light up saying "Intermission"
The Three Lights had about twenty minutes thereabouts before the VIP meet and greet started. Giving them time to refresh, drink water, and just relax a little and costume change. Finally, things were about to get more serious as the night went on.
Letting go of Rei's hand, Seiya turned to her and lifted up the headset's mic, which turned it off. The idol started to laugh "I'm so sorry Rei, for pulling you back on stage again, but I felt you deserved to come back on! I'm doing so many spontaneous things tonight it's rather funny. Shall we all go into the private lounge now? I feel like we need a more casual setting after all this." Seiya asked, gesturing to Rei as he held up his arm for her to take again. His attention shifted to the Outers waiting in the wings, finally acknowledging them and addressing their names. "Haruka, Setsuna, Hotaru and Michiru... it's good to see you again. Would you like to join us? Oh, Hotaru, that reminds me... you wanted to talk to me, didn't you?"



The four of them had been quietly talking in amongst themselves, and seen the lights turned off after the song and the singers left the stage to come out the back wing. "Yeah, it was getting too loud for us. I think Usagi, Minako, Makoto, Ami, and Mamoru are still in the crowd... no doubt they will come storming up throwing questions at you three..." Hinting at Seiya they were annoyed from being kept in the dark.
"Yea... well that's to be expected I suppose." knowing Haruka was right.

"Rei-chan you did amazing!" Feeling both Hotaru and Michiru's hug, made Rei smile a bit more. Such a tender moment with her friends. "You did so well Rei-chan! I'm so proud of you." Rei had tears of joy streaming down her cheeks once she pulled back to smile at them, "Thank you, thank you so much. I'm so sorry that I didn't tell any of you that they were here." That pact she made with the Three Lights in not informing her friends that they had returned did in fact eat a hole into her. She knew their reasons. Smiling up at Setsuna after she hugged her too. Rei only hoped that they would forgive her in time. Usagi on the other hand, will more than likely give her grief for no telling how long.

As Haruka approached the two of them exchanged a fist bump with a hand dazzle wave reaction, which caused Rei to smirk at her friend in greeting. Rei was well aware that Haruka only hugged a certain person for sure.

"How long have you been clinging to that rose for...?"

Rei sorta stood there with a surprised expression when Haruka asked that particular question.

After sharing an giddy and excited hug with Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru and Setsuna. Rei stepped back and canted her head to the side curiously in response to Haruka's question about the rose. Her cheeks instantaneously began to glow in a deep color of pink and red, reacting to the observation. Rubbing the backside of her neck briefly, with an obvious caught with her hand in the cookie jar nervous laughter. "I-I guess I've been holding onto the rose since Seiya gifted it to me in thanks for singin' with him, Haruka. I'm not used t--" Stopping in mid-sentence when she felt that familiar power fluctuate once more.

"What was that? What are you sensing?"

"Did you feel that?"

"I did and I saw a vision for a split second in my mirror of a blue arrow symbol. Could this mean a new enemy?"

Rei muttered a response as she felt a pulling effect towards the girl in the opposite direction of where they all stood. The girl's aura was drawing Rei closer to get a better perspective of who she was and more importantly what she could feel on a psionic level. "I don't think so. . . this.. feeling feels like. . ." Rei never really finished her statement as she found herself walking towards the unknown girl that was standing with Seiya and Yaten. "There's something about that girl..."



The time it took Rei to react to this girl hugging Yaten out of nowhere. She overheard Seiya call out to her, "Oh hey there! You want one too?" Quirking both eyebrows as she came to a stalled standstill beside Seiya, "Sorry, Yaten is a bit busy but I can give you a hug." Rei's smile grew as she could hear the feeling behind Seiya's words, batting her eyelashes up at him in awe and admiration like any fangirl would to be this close. "Seiya.. you know that I will always accept a hug from you any day!"

What soon followed thereafter that was loud enough for Rei to hear from Seiya's headset was an impatient (or was that nervous) Taiki. "Hey, you two, are you ready to come out yet?" Rei turned her head to look over at the hugging scenery of Yaten and the new girl taking on a particular spotlight before them then. "Yeah, we will be there soon, Tai."

"...I didn't notice you had matching headsets...They... kind of...remind me of something I've seen before... but where...That star... reminds me... of....S-Sorry...uh... never mind what I was saying. Anyways, that's really cool! I always wondered if you could use them to talk to each other and not just the crowd..."

Whatever Rei was going to ask just sort of went out the window in surprise! Who is this girl? Rei suddenly felt guarded, like something felt off but she couldn't place her finger on it. Her brow furrowed slightly in response to what this Kira said in recognition to both Seiya and Yaten's headsets. More in particular the star. Maybe she was overreacting? Perhaps she was still on overload mode with everything that had happened tonight?

"What?" Rei thought she heard Seiya said something, which caused her to look back at him in a brief albeit fleeting moment in response to their headsets and the star symbol.

"Okay... I'll do it. I'll go on stage and play the guitar... but only for a minute!"
"Awww...only a minute?! I bet you have a pretty voice... right Yaten? Don't you agree? I think Yaten would love to hear you sing, speaking of love---"

Chewing idly upon her lower lip, Rei decided to finally approach the trio in the hallway, since they were unaware that they had an audience in the background.
((**Lines already spoken, just catching everything up to speed.**))

"Ehehe... Thank you Rei" Finally! The response that Rei was searching for. She knew that she wouldn't have to search far, for a real fan would be able to respond in a likewise manner as to what they like and collectables they might have gained by attending the many concerts.

"I have so many t-shirts like these... oh and you should see my room-- full of Three Light's stuff! I have posters, you can't see the original walls..heh... uhh and plushes, figurines, um I have all the magazines right from their first one to the current one, wall calendars, movies they have been in, their albums..even the vinyls, bracelets, necklaces--they only have the 'Three Lights' written on them, and some of them have their names-- like these bracelets." When Kira gestured to her bracelets, Rei glanced down to look at each individual bracelet.
"These were from the first concert."
They appeared well taken care of and still new looking. Which caused Rei to smile as she looked up at Kira who was talking about her personal collection.
"And now I have something even more special to add..." Kira has something more special to add?
"I have Three Light curtains too with just the words and they have stars on them, oh heh... and a duvet cover on my bed..."

Rei could hear Seiya on the sidelines, nodding her head as she acknowledged his call out. She was just approaching Kira like a fellow fan, with the same excitement and enthusiasm to what they liked.
"A what? I don't sing though..." Rei looked up at Kira with a look that said it all, "Ohh... I have an idea that you do.. indeed sing, Kira." Winking at Kira.



"Well said Rei. Are you ready, Kira? Maybe I should step down from being the Leader and let Yaten do this part..." Rei gave Seiya a look that said the words, no way, you're the leader. Even though she didn't have to say anything to what he said. She knew he was giving Yaten grief.
"N-Not really...but... I guess so..."

"Take Yaten's arm as well on the other side and we will lead you out on stage."

Watching Kira link arms with Seiya and Yaten to be lead out onto the stage, "Wish me luck! I'll need it ...heh"

"I wish you all the luck of the stars high above! You got this, Kira!"



Watching Seiya, Kira and Yaten disappear behind the double doors leading down the hallway towards the stage. She clasped her gloved hands together in thought. 'Why can't I shake this feeling that Kira isn't the only surprise we will have tonight?' Rei could feel her friends' thoughts, excitement out in the crowd and singled out from all of them was Usagi. Usagi's aura cold be felt the strongest, feelings of concern and... something else?

The sound of a guitar started to play as Rei was brought out of her thoughts to hear Kira starting up her song.



While Kira was singing, Rei couldn't help but notice a blue aura seem to wash over Kira's features along with a symbol appearing along her forehead. This reaction caused Rei to reach up with both of her gloved hands to hide her mouth and the words she wanted to say in response to what she was witnessing.

Quote:

What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing could keep us apart
You'll be the one I was meant to find

It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one could say what we get to be

Why don't we rewrite the stars?
And maybe the world could be ours... tonight.

There was no long pause after Kira stopped singing and playing the guitar. The crowd roared to life with applause filling the air. Rei too was one of them, clapping in the background, just not as loudly. The symbol that she had seen glowing upon Kira's brow.



". . Sagittarius." Said mostly to herself, though it was quite possible that Artemis or Luna could have overheard her speaking. "Ruling Planet of Jupiter, symbolized by an archer or an arrow.. ruling element fire. . "



'How is this possible? Is she...? A zodiac. . senshi???' Shifting her gaze away from where Kira stood her image beginning to blur in the distance along with everything else fading to light to darkness in Rei's thoughts. The sound of conversation appearing to be much louder than the crowd cheering brought Rei back to the present as she returned her attention to the stage seeing Seiya, Taiki and Yaten hugging Kira on stage, showing her moral support for the music she just performed for all to hear.

"Kira, you and Rei have such special voices... you two should start a band, then we could all sing together. Kira . . . watching you on stage, singing that song... words can't describe how touching to the heart that song was. The lyrics to me sang like you were telling everyone that anyone has control over the stars and that you can have them guide you to someone you love, starting tonight . . . . and.. you are not wrong, at all." His eyes shifted to Yaten, then back to the rising star. "Your voice, your song, and you playing guitar for us has given us a night to remember. And as a thank you for your bravery being on stage, from the Three Lights to you, that guitar is now yours. We'll sign it and write whatever you want on it during halftime."

"Once again, thank you, Kira, we hope to have you up here with us again soon! Please give her another round of applause, she truly deserves it!"

"Wasn't she amazing?! I wonder if she made that song up on the spot... or if she is writing it? Either way, I wanted to hear more of it. Speaking of hearing more songs... we have one last song we would like to sing for you before we take a break. This was going to be our last song for the night but after hearing Kira's song about love and stars made me want to sing this one to match the mood! Yup-- you guessed it, we will be singing... Search for your Love!"



Rei somehow managed to move past her concerns for the appearance of another possible senshi that just sang on stage to the world. With this girls' appearance. Could that also explain the off sensation she had felt earlier or was there something more in store that she couldn't sense due to the overwhelming feeling of not just her friends' but the massive amount of people nearby that was causing a form of distraction which was making it hard to focus.

Making herself fine tune her senses to focus on Seiya, Taiki and Yaten singing Search for your Love! In doing so, she could feel a little less strained and stressed from the amount of overwhelming thoughts from others out there to just focus on what and who was before her. Seeing Seiya point at her while he sang, she stood there unmoveable while mustering up a smile in response to his gesture. As he moved closer to where she stood, she felt Seiya's warm hand connect with her own and realized he was leading her back on stage with them while they sang. As Seiya lifted up his arm, she realized that he invited her for a small dance as she twirled under. Knowing that the song was coming to an ending, she stood there with a warm, gleeful smile as she listened to the three of them sing. Enjoying those last precious moments with the Three Lights on stage. As the song came to an ending, she bowed at the same time with Seiya, Taiki and Yaten. With her free hand, Rei waved and blew soft butterfly kisses to the crowd in gratitude and thanks for the opportunity.

"Thank you!! Thank you everyone! We'll see you soon! Thank you!!"

Intermission was about to take place soon. . .

"I'm so sorry Rei, for pulling you back on stage again, but I felt you deserved to come back on! I'm doing so many spontaneous things tonight it's rather funny. Shall we all go into the private lounge now? I feel like we need a more casual setting after all this."

Her cheeks blossomed pink once more, "It's fine, Seiya. I -thank you for doing that. I was so lovely to hear you all sing once more." Staring up at Seiya in appreciation and affection. Rei gladly took up Seiya's offer and slipped her arm in along his own as he directed her to the back.

"Haruka, Setsuna, Hotaru and Michiru... it's good to see you again. Would you like to join us? Oh, Hotaru, that reminds me... you wanted to talk to me, didn't you?"

"Yeah, it was getting too loud for us. I think Usagi, Minako, Makoto, Ami, and Mamoru are still in the crowd... no doubt they will come storming up throwing questions at you three..."

"Yea... well that's to be expected I suppose."

"It's good to see you all again as well. The concert was amazing! How have you been? Sure."
"Welcome back! The show has been wonderful so far. Yes."



Gaining a sense that Hotaru needed to say something to Seiya, Rei gently removed her arm from him to allow those two time to speak with one another. Providing a courteous smile towards Seiya and Hotaru as she moved further into the lounge. She was kind of expecting to see Minako, Ami, Makoto, Usagi and Mamoru by then to be honest. Not seeing that they were backstage, made Rei wonder and hope that they were alright and were only delayed by security in getting backstage. Shifting her gaze over towards Haruka, Michiru and Setsuna she could tell by those three, they had an idea that something else was going on. As to what and when it whatever it was would reveal itself in time.

Kira had the appearance she was about to cry. Yaten moved in closer almost to the point of impedding in on Kira's personal bubble space. Instinctively about to reach up touch the side of her face in a comforting manner. However, Kira got there first, that is closing in on their personal bubble space. Yaten's breath caught up in his throat as he could feel the heat of another person's body leaning in against him which caused all sorts of emotion and reactions from within to rise to the surface. Kira's arms laced their way up to holding onto him for dear life as he could feel Kira's heated breath breathing into and through his shirt. Kira would have noticed a sudden and surprised beating of his heart rate in response to Kira holding onto him.

Needless to say, Yaten was surprised as to how Kira took what he said along with everyone else. Feeling Kira's hold upon his body tighten as she was on the verge of tears at this point. Instinctively returning the hug, as he could hear Kira mumble something. Gently reaching up to delicately brush his fingertips through Kira's hair to hopefully calm her as he listened to her speak.



As Yaten gently stroked Kira's hair, he couldn't help but notice that the perfume she had on smelled like fresh rain, with a small hint of honeysuckle flowers scent lingering along her hair. Yaten wasn't standing there smelling Kira's hair, just the scent alone had a calming effect on him. Holding Kira in his arms, for as long as she needed the hug, which he found himself not minding as time stood still for a moment.

"Hey, you two, are you ready to come out yet?" The chiming of Taiki's voice over their headset made Yaten release a sigh under his breath as he looked away from Kira and over towards Seiya. Knowing that Seiya could hear the irritation in Taiki's voice.

Suddenly, Yaten could feel Kira abruptly remove herself from within the hug that they were and had been enjoying mutually. Blinking a couple of times in confusion as to how Kira was reacting then. She must have heard Taiki in their headsets due to her closeness. Raising up both hands in the air to gesture towards her no worries, you did nothing wrong. Hoping to calm her alarm, "Hey Kira, don't worry. You're not in trouble, not by any means. . I ju--"



Yaten found himself unable to continue whatever it was he was going to say when Kira mentioned that they all had matching headsets. Feeling eyes on him, other than Kira's. Yaten's emerald green eyes moved off to the side where he saw Seiya was staring at him and the two of them had questioning expressions. Neither one of them had to say a thing out loud, when it came to what Kira was talking about. Let alone the mentioning of the star.



"Awww...only a minute?! I bet you have a pretty voice... right Yaten? Don't you agree?" Feeling as though Seiya was directing everything at him then. His cool and collected demeanor shifted to a broody one because of how Seiya was talking to him just then, while buttering up the topic of Kira. Someone they just met. A VIP fan out of the crowd, hand picked by Seiya himself. And here... in the corner... Yaten felt a strong pull at his heart, as though he was already smitten with the girl before them. Kira.
"I think Yaten would love to hear you sing, speaking of love---"

As if there wasn't icing already on the cake.. here came Rei to rub it in too.

"Konnichiwa!! Hi guys n' gal!"

Why? Why did Yaten just feel like two people just ganged up on him? Feeling as though Rei and Seiya were tag teaming in sport to pick on him with this new girl in their his life? At least when Rei did approach it seemed like he was about to be pounced on. As it turned out, she had directed all attention on Kira.

Ding! Ding! Ding! SAVED by the bell!

That rescue only lasted so long as Seiya was back on the catchers mound to throw out another curve ball.
"I'm sure Yaten can convince her to sing..."

Looking away from Rei and Kira talking among one another to shoot a glare in Seiya's direction. Yaten was already stewing, as Seiya was whipping out the best call outs in his direction. He already knew that Seiya wasn't about to let this ship sail. Oh no! He was going to cast out a hook, line and sinker while he was at it. Grumbling to himself but not out loud to where others could hear him. He could hear the impatience growing from Taiki on their shared line.

When it appeared Rei was done talking to Kira, Yaten returned his attention to their audience (Kira and Rei) as Seiya commented, "Well said Rei. Are you ready, Kira?" Seeing Seiya offer his arm towards Kira then along with another two cents added in. "Maybe I should step down from being the Leader and let Yaten do this part..." Pursing his lips together a tsk escaped quietly as he chewed idly on a few parting words he wanted to share with Seiya but refrained for the time being. 'That's it Seiya, keep it up. Oh yes, the tongue flick nyah. I'll remember this when you are swooning over a particular lady in your life too, one of these days.'



"Take Yaten's arm as well on the other side and we will lead you out on stage." Offering up his arm for Kira to take so that they could help guide Kira out into the spotlight for all to see.

"There will be a spotlight that will shine directly on you once you are in front of that mic stand. I'll give you the guitar that is beside the mic stand and place it around your shoulder. You start when you are ready, not when the crowd is. Breathe, close your eyes, and think about somewhere that isn't the stage. We will be right there in the background if anything happens, but it won't. You'll do just fine, believe in yourself."

"You got this Kira. We're here for you." Pausing briefly as he looked at Seiya briefly before looking back calmly at Kira in a supportive manner. "I'm here for you." Gently taking Kira's hand up and off of his arm, as he delicately planted a soft kiss along the backside of Kira's hand, smiling up at her. With Seiya's cue of positioning Kira before the microphone stand before her. Yaten strolled to the back of the stage to turn around and watch another star be born before them once more.

"Thank you everyone for waiting! Thank you, Taiki!"

"We've convinced this rising star to play for us, and with your support, everyone, please give a round of applause for Kira Kyudo!"

The stage appeared to go dark with a singled out spotlight shining down upon where Kira stood with guitar in hand. It seemed quiet at first but as soon as Kira began to strum the guitar the notes took to life along with her singing voice.



"Leader... it's Kira's presence."

Noticing a blue aura seeming to appear along Kira's forehead as she sang. Her words, were a trance. Causing Yaten to be locked into how she expressed herself through song and strings. He knew he heard Taiki say something but his words were muddled because he was focused on listening to Kira sing and perform on the stage by herself.

Quote:

What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing could keep us apart
You'll be the one I was meant to find

It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one could say what we get to be

Why don't we rewrite the stars?
And maybe the world could be ours... tonight.

There was something. . . something in the words that Kira sang that called out to him. Perhaps to the others too. But at that very moment, Yaten could feel a pull. A force of some kind, pulling him closer to her. Something that he could not explain nor place into words. He only could response with actions at that time. The sound of applause in the background, sounded distant, like a waterfall pouring out rapidly, washing over the surface smoothed out river rocks below in some unknown lagoon. The sound effect was loud and soothing all the same as the sound drowned out anything else, he saw blurred movement before him as Kira had moved and Taiki was the first to approach Kira after she performed.

"You did so well, we're so proud of you...so so proud. That was a beautiful song you have sung."

Upon seeing that Taiki had taken advantage of the opportunity then to hug and console Kira in that moment. Yaten felt a hard pinge of jealousy seep in. Jealousy of seeing Kira in someone else's arms. Wherever that emotion came forth from, Yaten could feel it in his bones. Holding back the reigns of this emotion pitted from within, he joined Seiya in congratulating Kira on her performance. Trading a unknown gaze with a hidden agenda at Taiki, before shifting his gaze towards Kira with a proud and happiness from within towards Kira. No one would really see, let alone catch a glimpse as to what he felt moments ago.

"Let's take the guitar off you so we can give you a proper hug."

S'funny. When Taiki hugged Kira it caused an uncertain green goblin from within called jealousy to arise from some unknown depths. When Seiya gave Kira a hug, his feelings were neutral. He wondered why he felt like that. Trading a glance between Taiki, Seiya and then to Kira. "You proved yourself you could do it, and I promise it gets easier from here." As Seiya released his hold upon Kira and saw Kira turn towards him. He felt time come to a stand still as if they were the only two in the room, as Kira made eye contact with him. As Seiya began his speech in the background. . . Yaten lifted up his microphone up to silence any words he shared with Kira. For those words were private and meant for one person.

"Kira, you and Rei have such special voices... you two should start a band, then we could all sing together."

Approaching Kira, Yaten reached up to undo the pin that had been holding his yellow rose in place along his coat. Making sure not to damage the stem of the rose in the process as he moved to place the yellow rose into Kira's locks of hair just over her ear. Kira's turquoise eyes sparkled like gemstones up at him as he held onto her gaze long enough to make sure the yellow rose wouldn't fall down. Lacing some strands of Kira's hair in a loose braid that he made, while holding onto that gaze. Allowing his fingertips to fall idly down alongside, either side of Kira's cheeks. Leaning in closer to plant a kiss upon Kira's forehead. His lips only softly grazed the surface of Kira's forehead as he gazed down into her eyes, "You are an amazing person... do you know that Kira? The words you sang, hold a meaning behind them. A meaning that one day... I hope, I will be given the opportunity to learn what the meaning is. . ." All while he spoke, Yaten's voice was gentle, calming and soothing like a lovers' touch. How Kira had this sway over him, he would never know. Especially for someone he just met ... tonight. With his lips hovering just inches over Kira's lips, he held onto that gaze they had with one another.

"Kira . . . watching you on stage, singing that song... words can't describe how touching to the heart that song was. The lyrics to me sang like you were telling everyone that anyone has control over the stars and that you can have them guide you to someone you love, starting tonight . . . . and.. you are not wrong, at all."

Hearing Seiya's voice booming over the microphone along the stage, didn't cause Yaten to back away. He wanted to stay and never leave Kira's side. Hoping that Kira would give him the opportunity to learn the meaning behind the song she sang someday.

"Your voice, your song, and you playing guitar for us has given us a night to remember. And as a thank you for your bravery being on stage, from the Three Lights to you, that guitar is now yours. We'll sign it and write whatever you want on it during halftime."

Feeling Seiya bump into them with a sideways hug, he still kept eye contact with Kira then. His line of sight not once wavering from her own.

"Once again, thank you, Kira, we hope to have you up here with us again soon! Please give her another round of applause, she truly deserves it!"

Stepping back briefly, to let Kira enjoy the attention from the crowd once more. Whenever she was ready, he offered his arm to her to escort and lead her off the stage to the back. Taiki was already ahead of them and had placed the guitar on a stand behind the stage for them to sign later. As Taiki moved past the two of them, heading back to the stage beside Seiya. Yaten was being a gentleman before all to see, waving to the crowd as he walked with Kira to the back. The two of them would only have a brief moment together. Yaten wanted to say something, do something other than a hug. He had already given his rose to Kira on stage, braiding her hair to make sure that the rose wouldn't fall.

"Wasn't she amazing?! I wonder if she made that song up on the spot... or if she is writing it? Either way, I wanted to hear more of it. Speaking of hearing more songs... we have one last song we would like to sing for you before we take a break. This was going to be our last song for the night but after hearing Kira's song about love and stars made me want to sing this one to match the mood! Yup-- you guessed it, we will be singing... Search for your Love!"

Hearing Seiya's voice carry over the speakers in the back. He knew that his time was being cut short. Shorter than he would have liked. Reluctantly letting Kira's arm be released from his. He turned to face Kira, "Kira, I. . ." Finding that his voice was taken from him in a breath and a decision, as he closed the distance between them like Kira had done to him earlier with the hug. This time, he didn't just return the favor of the hug in congratulating Kira, he kissed her. On the lips. It wasn't a short and sweet kiss. It was an obvious passionate kiss that lingered for as long as time allowed. Holding Kira closely to him in the low lit hallway that they stood in. Yaten's heart was racing in the moment. Kissing someone, wasn't just something Yaten did in the spur of a moment. Kira caused a stir of emotion deep from within, that made him want to share that emotion. Yaten hoped that the kiss was mutual and that Kira too felt something, stirring within. A decision he made, which might cost him later. He hoped that he didn't push too far ahead.

The roaring sound of the crowd outside was almost deafening to his ears. As he knew that his time was up. Reluctantly withdrawing from that long held kiss he had with Kira behind the scenes. Kira would see Yaten's cheeks flush pink, and undoubtedly hear the strong beating of his heart as he stood there before her. A shy smile present, knowing he undoubtedly caught her off guard. He caught himself off guard. Slowly stepping back to not overcrowd her then, his blushing seemed to blossom and spread along his cheeks. "I -I meant what I said on stage, Kira. And I ..when I couldn't say what was on my mind with words. I shared with you through this kiss. The kiss we shared has a deeper meaning than words that I could express." If Kira couldn't tell, he was attracted to her. He just didn't know how to put his emotions into words and tell her like any 'normal person would be able to do'. He had to show it. And hoped that it did not change the way in how she sees him. Unsure as to how Kira felt about the moment, he could already feel the ping of energy from both Taiki and Seiya to take his place back on stage.

Reluctantly moving away from Kira, he placed both of his hands over his heart, while walking backwards down the hall. Non-verbally saying to Kira, she was with him as he went to go sing. Finally arriving on stage and taking his position, he tried to calm the excitement he had just experienced with Kira in the little alone time they had. As the lights turned on, the music began.

"Search for your love…

Search for your love…


Kimi wa itsumo kagayaiteta
Egao hitotsu chiisa na hoshi
Taisetsu ni shiteta yo (eien no Starlight)
Ano hi boku wa mamorenakute
Kuyashi namida koraeta dake
Itami ga nokoru yo (wasurenai Sweet heart)

Search for your love…

You have always been shining so brightly
Your smiling face is just like a tiny star
I have been treasuring it (Eternal starlight)
On that day I could not come and protect you
I just held my tears of regret inside
I am still feeling the pain (I won’t forget you, sweetheart)

Search for your love, sora no suishou
Search for your love, nakanaide kure
Search for your love, hontou wa
Dakishimetai no sa

Search for your love, the crystals of the heavens
Search for your love, please don’t start to cry
Search for your love, I really
Want to hold you close to me now

Kimi no kaori zutto (sagashiteru)
Boku no koe yo todoke (aishiteru)
Ima doko ni iru no (Moonlight Princess)
Boku no purinsesu
Kotaete answer for me
Ima sugu answer for me
Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

Your strong scent, I’m always (searching for it)
Can you hear my voice calling out (I love you so)
Where are you now (Moonlight Princess)
My lovely princess
Answer me, answer for me
Right away, answer for me
Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me

Tooi yozora kakenuketeku
Nagareboshi ni negau yo ima
Aitai to sasayaku (tsutaete yo Starlight)
Toki ga sugite otona ni naru
Boku wa yatto kizuita no sa
Tarinai kakera ni (soba ni ite Sweet heart)

Running through the distant night sky
Now I make a wish on a shooting star
Whispering I want to be with you (Please tell this to her, starlight)
As time passes by, we become adults
I have finally realized that
The broken pieces are not enough (Please stay by my side, sweetheart)

Search for your love, gin no unabara
Search for your love, fune wa tadayou
Search for your love, kuruoshisa ni
Nagasarete yuku

Search for your love, on the silver ocean
Search for your love, the ship floats adrift
Search for your love, in this madness
It will be swept out to you

(Answer me, answer for me
Right away, answer for me)

Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

(Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me)

Kotaete answer for me
Yasashiku answer for me

(Answer me, answer for me
So gently, answer for me" )

When the music came to an end, he bowed at the sound of the crowdrising in volume once more.

"Thank you!! Thank you everyone! We'll see you soon! Thank you!!"

And they would. True to Seiya's word. The crowd would see them again soon, after taking a break and getting a chance to meet up with everyone from the VIP area backstage.

Backstage.... with the VIP fans... and Kira.

Feeling his heart race and swell once more, Yaten gave a hearty wave towards the crowd as they departed the spotlight. Hearing that Seiya was speaking to Rei, he moved past them providing them a private moment. Keeping pace with Taiki for a moment, he traded a look with him before casting a glance in the direction of familiar faces waiting for them.

"Haruka, Setsuna, Hotaru and Michiru... it's good to see you again. Would you like to join us? Oh, Hotaru, that reminds me... you wanted to talk to me, didn't you?"

"Yeah, it was getting too loud for us. I think Usagi, Minako, Makoto, Ami, and Mamoru are still in the crowd... no doubt they will come storming up throwing questions at you three..."

"Yea... well that's to be expected I suppose."

"It's good to see you all again as well. The concert was amazing! How have you been? Sure."

"Welcome back! The show has been wonderful so far. Yes."

Smiling upon approach towards their friends, as they all turned in unison towards Seiya as he spoke. "Hello again, it's good seeing you all. Have you all had a good time tonight? Enjoying the show thus far?" He asked in small talk. Managing to keep eye contact with those he was speaking with. While in the back of his mind, all he could think about was meeting up with Kira once more so that they could talk. Unsure of how she felt after their shared kiss backstage in the dark. It made him wonder... did their kiss cause a spark?

THUD ... THUD ... THUD

"........SEIYAAAAAA!!!!"
"Usagi!!"
"Usagi why are you so strong suddenly?!"
"REEEEEEIIIIII-CHAAANNNN....!!!!!"

"YATEN-KUNNNN!"
"T...Taiki-san?!"
"OOF!!"

At the calling of YATEN-KUN, he froze in placement. Recognizing that voice instantly. As he turned to see Minako run up to him and hugged him. His eyes widened in surprise as to how Minako managed to reach the back before the others did, which actually should not have surprised him. She has a real grip! Feeling like she was squeezing the life out of him then (she wasn't it just felt like it!)

"Yaten-kun~! Did you miss me?! I've missed you! Ne ne, do you want to go on a date with me? We can do something together tomorrow? OR tonight~?"



As surprised as he appeared his reaction was priceless. As Minako was mewing all over him if he had been thinking about her, asking for a date, to do something together later or tomorrow had him silent. The cat most definitely had his tongue then. As awkward as the moment was he was trying to be nice, by hugging Minako as a friend. Something told him that hugging Minako back, wouldn't be felt like a friend hug, that the hug would be taken out of reference as to something else which bothered him. So he made the hug short to hopefully not cause any confusion or mixed signals. "Eh?! Hi.. Minako.. heh heh.. it has been some time since we last spoke." Blinking a few times embarrassed, "Er what? Why yes, I mean, of course I have ... umm thought about you. You want to what?" If it wasn't apparent, Yaten was looking for a lifeline to get out of the conversation he was having with Minako then.

"Taiki-san, it's been awhile! How long have you been here? Are you staying long?"
"Yes, it sure has. Uh well... not too long."
"But long enough to hold a concert and not tell us?"
"Ah--sorry, it wasn't intentional, we wanted to surprise you is all. I promise we weren't going to keep you in the dark for too much longer."

"AH! Kira-chan?! Why are you back here still?"
"Hm? OH---your right! What am I still doing back here? I'll um--"
"There's no need to return back, Kira. Excuse me, for a moment. Will you come and join us?"
"Uhhh---I...uh...well uhh-- Oh, my VIP ticket... they took that--"
"You don't need that, I think you are more than a VIP at this stage, you performed with us so that alone is a reason to join us, you are the new rising star, after all."
"W-What? Uh... I-I guess so... heh I wasn't that great. S-Sure!"
"You look like you're about to pass out, do you want me to get you some water?"
"Uh, Kira? You awake in there?"
"Hm? OH RIGHT! Water!"
"I'll take that as a yes, I'll be right back."
"You can blink now!"
"W-What?? I was just--"
"What? what?! What is it?!"
"Oh sorry I should have introduced myself first. I'm Hotaru. This is Haruka and her partner Michiru and Setsuna. We have been friends with the Three Lights for a couple years."

Overhearing Hotaru walk over to Kira and introducing herself to her, Yaten took that as an opportunity to pull away from Minako and see if Taiki needed help with that water. Politely excusing himself, as he tried to straighten out his clothing since Minako had managed to mess some clothing out of order. As he walked passed all of the girls chattering with one another. He found himself drawn towards Kira who was now the center of attention with Usagi, Makoto and Hotaru then.

"Ah! That reminds me, Kira-chan! Do you have your phone on you? Kira-chan, is that your friend? Why didn't your friend come with you to the concert?"
"U-Usagi-chan... you can't ask that sort of thing."
"Uhhhhh.... well, that is my friend but she isn't really into concerts and such. She is a bit older than me and is currently looking after her partner, so she doesn't have much free time these days."
"Her partner? are they not well?"
"Yeah...she is... terminally ill... Liara wants to be there for her. I used to live with them, but I think it was best they have the house to themselves and spend as much time as they can together, I visit them every so often though."



Yaten stood there in silence, listening to the conversation and more importantly, listening to what Kira was saying to Usagi then. About her friend. Looking off to the side, he was deep into his thoughts then. Everyone else was living in the now moment. While behind the scenes, Kira was living with a heavy heart filled with loneliness. They were all just now getting to know Kira. A different level of who she is, her glimpse into her background and life. Looking towards the table, he saw Taiki was standing there quietly with water in his hand just staring across the way.

What could be said? This knowledge could change a lot of things. Breaking the silence then, "I'm pretty sure, Kira would really like that water about now, Taiki." Yaten wasn't being sarcastic, not at all. He could only imagine what Kira has gone through with her friends. Perhaps Kira could use another hug. But the hug would be temporary and wouldn't really fix what was presently going on. What could they do?

What could he do, to help Kira out of the loneliness? Being here at the concert probably helped in more ways than they could imagine. Perhaps she needed something more? Walking away from where Taiki had been standing with water in hand. Yaten approached from Kira's side, with his hands before him wrapped together. Yaten spoke sincerely, "I'm sorry to hear that your friend's partner is ill... terminally ill. Is there anything that we can do? I know you just met us, and you're getting a chance to get to know us without all the flashy lights and music. To see us as people, just like everyone else, just different. If there's anything that we could ever do, name it." Maybe it was wrong for him to say anything, he was not the leader by any means. He wanted to help, anyway possible if he could. "I may not have the answers that you and your friend might be looking for. I can try to help, that's really all one can do." Wondering what indeed was going on through Kira's thoughts then. Especially with what happened with them earlier.

"What about you, Kira? ..what would you like?" Yaten had a few ideas that might help Kira but he wanted to hear from her. What her ideas on the matter would be or not be.