Gravitation Fan Fiction ❯ Band of Truth ❯ Band of Truth ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

The Band of truth

A girl with short pink hair ran down the busy streets of Tokyo, her icy blue eyes filled with worry. She was doomed if she didn't make it to the studio in time and Lance would surely not give her and her band the slot for the concert. She was wearing shorts and an ice blue shirt with a blue jacket blowing behind her. She was worried about her band never forgiving her for being late for this big job. She was surely scared, that this was their last chance ever. She turned a sharp corner her tennis shoes slid on the concrete. She saw two boys tapping their feet and glancing at their watches. A boy about her age, the age of 23 I forgot to mention. With long brown hair and cold purple eyes. He chewed on the toothpick in his mouth and looked around. Smoothly slipping a hand into his jean pocket and straighten his tank top with an exasperated sigh. The other boy looked 11ish and had short blue hair. His eyes were a kind green and the seemed stressed. He was dressed up in a black shirt and pants. He slapped his forehead and saw the girl coming.

“MY GOD! You made it! We're supposed to go in next!” The boy with the Black hair said.

“Your late Rose.” The boy with brown hair said.

“I'm sorry Roy.” Rose said panting, she held up the CD, “I finished it though.” She smiled.

“Good,” Roy said, “I thought it was the end of Red Hot, didn't you David.” The boy with black hair nodded.

“Rose you nearly gave me a heart attack.” David said.

“I'm really sorry guys.” She repeated. A woman stepped out.

“Red Hot? Are you read?” she asked. They all nodded and walked inside. They walked up a few flights of stairs to the Presidents office. President of the company that is, music company. He turned to them, short blonde hair and blue eyes, a charming smile. He wore a black suit with a green shirt underneath and an orange tie. First thing that went through Rose's mind was, he has no fashion sense.

“Alright, as you know I am Lance Harioto. I am the president, lets listen to that song of yours.” He said. Rose nodded and slipped in the CD. The song played and then ended. Lance looked at them with a bright smile. It made Rose feel sick actually.

“Well that was the best I've heard since you're the last band, I guess that means you get the part!” Lance smiled at Rose. Rose sighed,

“I guess that's alright…Wait! Did you say we got it?!” Rose jumped up, “YAY!” she screamed. She cheered and jumped around the room joined by Roy and David. That was the happiest moment of their lives.

“We did it we did it!” They cheered and hugged, then smiled at Lance. “Thank you!”

“You did all the work, be read tomorrow so you can practice for the big day. You'll be playing in between No lies and Misjudgment.” Lance said raising a finger. “Be ready alright!” he smiled. With that they left, cheering and smiling.

* * *

Rose walked alone down the empty pathway of the local park. She muttered words to herself trying to think of new lyrics to a song.

“Today we walk alone, no no no.” she ruffled her hair. This was so frustrating to her; she had to make a new song soon! She sighed and leaned against a tree, she heard a noise come from behind her before to arms grabbed her and picked her up.

“Well aren't you pretty.” Said a buff man holding Rose. A scrawny man next to him smiles.

“Yes she is a beauty, will take her then.” He said.

“Hey! What do I look like some free toy?! Let me go!” Rose screamed, kicking her legs. The scrawny man smirked.

“And Feisty, I like that.” He said

“Someone! HELP!” she screamed, “Someone please help me!” she yelled.

“Leave the girl alone!” said a man behind them. The turned and Rose could see the handsome face of the famous actor, Hiro. His long black hair was pulled back into a ponytail and his aqua-green eyes were on the men. Rose stared at him in awe, she always wanted to meet him, and he was here now saving her! He wore a red bandana around his neck, a pair of baggy black pants and a blue shirt. He was only 25, but highly famous with the ladies. He played in many action movies and kept going on his career.

“Uh, Hiro… Are they as good as you say or are you all talk and no play.” The dropped Rose and turned to Hiro. Rose got up and dashed behind Hiro. He gave her a small glance as it started to rain.

“I do my own stunts.” He smirked his hands in his pockets. The buff man growled and launched at Hiro and Rose. But Hiro was to quick he grabbed the man's arm and twisted it behind him with just one hand. He shoved him into the scrawny man and they took off. Hiro looked down at Rose. “Are you alright?” he asked.

“Y-Yes.” She said gazing into his brilliant aqua-green eyes.

“Come on lets get you cleaned up.” He said grabbing her wrist with some force and dragging her off to a complex not far off.

“I-Is this all yours?” she asked him as she was dragged into an elevator. Hiro shook his head,

“Yeah,” he muttered. He dragged her out and into another room. He lead her to a couch and sat her down, leaving her there to retrieve towels.

I don't understand, there's something about him. He's just… Rose looked up at Hiro as he tossed a towel at her; He had changed his clothes and was only wearing a white button up shirt and baggy black pants.

“Thank you, you're too kind.” She said drying herself off. Hiro dried himself of and glared at her.

“Don't get used to it. Dry off and get going.” He growled. Rose cowered and dried off. She stood and looked at him.

“T-Thank you, again.” She bowed and walked to the door. She opened it up but felt his hand on her shoulder; soon she was turned to face him.

“Why do you look at me that way?” he asked her staring into her eyes, “Your eyes seem scared, but you look at me with… Kindness and love.”

“Excuse me?” Rose blushed as he stared down at her. Hiro let go of her,

“Get out of here.” He said ruffling his hair. Rose bowed again and walked into the elevator and sighed. Leaning against the wall for the long 18-floor trip down.

I just don't understand him… He looks at me strangely, like I'm another being. What kind of question was that?! Why do I look at you that way? I'm sort of scared of his rashness. But yet, I feel as if I've fallen for him. I've loved his movies ever since he started. I wouldn't call myself a worthy fan girl, but he's the one who inspired me to follow my dreams and become the singer I am now…She heard the door ping and she walked outside back into the rain.

“Well, that was a worthless visit.” She muttered and walked out into the rain to go back to Roy's house. She sighed and walked in. “Oh Roy, did I wake you?” she asked.

“No but you worried me! Where were you?!” he asked. Rose lied on the couch,

“I'll tell you about it tomorrow right now I'm tiered okay...” she muttered, she drifted off.

“NO! You tell me- Oh Rose.” He sighed and covered her up, “Good-night.” He sighed and walked to his own bed.

* * *

Rose sat in the meeting room scribbling down lyrics on a napkin and chewing on a plastic spoon. She was wearing a female sailor suit uniform, which was a pretty pink. Roy watched her,

“Well its tomorrow mind telling me what THE HELL HAPPENED?!” he growled.

“Rose do you-“ David started, Rose held up a hand with the newest CD.

“Okay, just promises not to flip out. I was jumped by two guys and-“

“OH MY GOD! Were you raped? What happened?” Roy shouted.

“Let me finish you numb skull!” Rose growled, “Any way, they jumped me but Hiro saved me.” She continued, “He took me to his apartment place and took care of me. He asked me the oddest question, “Why do you look at me that way”, I don't really understand him at all. I mean he's suppose to know most things but why that I-“ Roy's hand went over her mouth.

“You make running water look like molasses.” Roy said grabbing her hands. “So you're…finally getting a boyfriend?! Hiro in fact?” Roy grinned.

“NO! I never said that!!” Rose barked at him. Roy gave her a sly grin.

“As your best friend you have to admit it. You like Hiro!” He smirked.

“I-I” Rose looked at him her face had turned scarlet, “I do...” she said and sighed. Roy handed her a box of cookies,

“Go tell him how you feel.” Roy said grinning.

“How long have you been planning this?” Rose asked, “And Cookies?”

“Well you were gone so long last night I thought you finally found yourself a boyfriend! There was nothing else to do so I made cookies.” He sighed.

“Alright.” Rose stood and ran out the door. She smiled to herself then was tackled by butterflies and she slowed down. “I can't do this.” She said still walking she finally made it to the complex. She got in the elevator and rode up the long 18 floors and gazed at the door. She went to knock but it opened and she saw a young girl with cold green eyes and auburn hair.

“Who's this?” She snapped to Hiro who was behind her. She was 3 inches taller then Rose and was quite thin. Hiro walked out and behind Rose wrapping his arms around her.

“She's my girlfriend. You said you wanted me to get one so I did.” He said purring into Rose's ear. Rose felt sick as the girl stared at her.

“Fine!” she growled and stomped off. Leaving Hiro watching her carefully as she turned the corner and immediately let go of Rose. Rose gave Hiro a longing look.

“What was that about?!” Rose hissed. Hiro glared down at her.

“You came back, what do you want?” he asked. Rose handed him the box of cookies.

“I just wanted to thank you again.” She muttered, she felt the cookies fly from her hand and crash on the ground. Rose looked at the ground trying not to cry.

“Stop coming to my house. You're getting annoying.” He growled. Rose looked up at him with the same looked that bothered him so. But this time she was crying, she gave him a longing ten-second look before turning and darting into the Elevator pressing the button a million times. What she didn't see was Hiro stick his hand in the door and step in. She was too busy trying to wipe her eyes dry. She felt his hand pull her chin up and the other wipe the tears away. “Why do you look at me that way?” He whispered to her. He was very close to her face and she could choke up the answer or a reply. His gaze met hers and as if he finally understood he leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips. When he pulled away Rose gritted her teeth trying to hide her true feelings.

“WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE SOME PLAY TOY YOU CAN JUST KISS OUT OF NO WHERE?!” She growled catching her breath.

“Aren't you attracted to me?” Hiro smirked. Rose blushed,

“I NEVER SAID THAT YOU JERK!” she growled, “YOU'RE SO FULL OF YOURSELF THINKING YOU CAN HAVE ANY GIRL ON THE PLANET AND GET AWAY WITH IT! WELL YOUR WRONG GOT THAT! I'M NOT JUST SOME CHEEP TOY YOU CAN PLAY AROUND WITH! I'VE HEARD WHAT YOU DO TO GIRLS; YOU BREAK THEIR HEARTS INTO A MILLION PIECES! THIS IS THE FINALY GOOD-BYE!” she finished and pushed him aside as the door opened and she stomped out. A piece of paper fell out of her pocket as she left and she ran down the street. “The NERVE OF THAT GUY!” she growled. Hiro had never been spoken to in that tone, especially by a girl. She was different then other girls.

“What's this?” Hiro picked up the piece of paper and looked at it then looked at the door, “A singer a?” he muttered and stuffed the paper in his pocket. It read don't forget practice tonight the concert is tomorrow.

“There you are! What held you up?” David asked a panting Rose.

“Damned Hiro.” She growled picking up the microphone and looking back at Roy and David who were watching her with awe. But they shook their heads and started playing. Rose turned and began to sing. As David played the keyboard and Roy play the guitar.

“Some days my life doesn't seem worth living!

Some days I'm surprised I'm still breathing.

I'm not sure what keeps me alive sometimes

But you've always been there

When all I nee is a smile

You've been there when I was given an inch

But you took the longest mile

I just thought I should thank you

You're exactly the medicine I need

You keep me in you life

And you don't let me go

Thank you for saving me

Whenever I feel like dieing

I come to you crying

But you always give me a hug

And tell me it'll be okay

You get me smiling again

You always seem to be there

When I need someone to wipe away a tear

I just though I should thank you

You're just the medicine I need

You keep me in your life

And you don't let me go

Thank you for saving me!”

Roy began to jam out his solo as Rose spun in circles and swung her hips from side to side, she cleared her mind of everything else. Especially Hiro.

“You are my hero

You are my savior

You are the angel that gave me wings

Thank you for helping me fly!

I just thought I should let you know

You exactly the medicine I need!

You keep me in your live

And never let me go

Thank you for saving my life!”

David finished of with a slam on the keyboard and smile. “That was great Rose.” He said.

“Thanks, you guys were awesome!” she said smiling. There was a knock on the door suddenly. Rose finished taking a sip of water and looked at the door. “Its open!” she called.

“Its good to hear your all still working hard. The concert is tomorrow. You remembered right?” Lance said. They all nodded and sighed.

“I have butterflies.” Rose muttered.

“Well get a goods night sleep, you'll be needed tomorrow!” Lance said smiling. He patted Rose on the back and left the room.

“You know he creeps me out sometimes.” Rose said,” Anyway…WHAT?!” the gang were staring at her with a curious look.

“What went on with you and Hiro?” Roy asked calmly. Rose growled.

“Why should I tell you? Anyway nothing happened he turned me away.” She sighed and ran a hand through her pink hair. “But why should I care, he's an jerk anyway.” She growled. Roy patted Rose on the shoulder as they walked out of the studio for dinner with David.

“He's trying his best but being a star is stressful. You should know that by now.” Roy explained, “You should give him another chance.”

“NO!” Rose growled, “I don't want to get my heart broken by that jerk. I'll find someone better than him.” She said her arms folded pointing out that she wasn't going to change her mind. Her mind said yes but her heart said no.

Hiro sat on his couch staring at his brother. They looked alike a bit, but not much. His brother was Ace, he had more cuteness and innocent ness to his face then Hiro, and he had short black hair and violet eyes.

“You called?” Hiro asked as his brother nodded.

“Rumor has it that you wanted to go to that Concert tomorrow. But you could find no tickets.” Ace said and reached into his pockets pulling out two tickets and backstage passes, “You want to go with me.” Hiro looked at Ace, was he that desperate?

“Yeah, thanks.” Hiro took the ticket and pass, “Now I need rest, please show yourself out.”

“Sleep well bro.” Ace smirked and stepped outside, leaving the complex.

* * *

Rose and the gang were all dressed up; Roy was wearing all red with flames on the sleeves and pant legs. David had jeans on and a red t-shirt that said “Red Hot” on it written in flames. Rose was wearing a sparkling red V-neck shirt with red, short shorts. She messed with her hair a bit when Lance came by.

“Hello Red Hot, I hope you're in for a spectacular performance! Also I hope you don't mind that two men bought back stage passes.” He said. He looked at Rose with a sly smile, “You don't mind right?”

“No not at all go ahead and let them come back if you want.” Rose smiled, she heard the door open and looked over as her stomach did a back flip. She watched Hiro and Ace shake hands with Lance. Hiro took one glance at Rose and said something to Ace and he walked away. Roy looked at Rose then David and shrugged.

“Red hot, meet Ace.” Lance said pointing to the new arrival.

“Nice to meet you Ace.” Roy and David said. Rose was to busy messing with the microphone to notice anyone. She wanted everything perfect. Ace looked over Rose and grinned.

“Rose?” Lance said.

“Oh, I'm sorry.” Rose looked up, “Nice to meet you, I'm Rose the lead singer, this is Roy my guitarist, and David my Keyboardist.” Rose nodded.

“Well Hiro and I wish you great luck.” Ace said to Rose and the others. His eyes were all over Rose's body

(Note from the author and Rose: Not literally okay! But EWWWWWWWWWWW)

Rose noticed his stare and turned away slightly “Hiro? Well please tell him that it was sad not to meet him. You must go now the show is about to start.” She said. She heard the band “One Shot” finish. She walked into place followed by Roy and David. Rose stood in front of the microphone and looked out to the crowd. She notice Hiro in the back and it felt like an arrow had just shot through her heart. She growled and looked back at the group. “Change of plans were going to play “Forgotten.” Got that.” She muttered, they gave he a questioning look but turned to the crowd. “ALRIGHT! TOKYO! YOU READY TO ROCK OUT!” she yelled and the crowd screamed back. She growled as Hiro watched her and only her. Roy began to rock and David slid in hands down the keyboard signaling her in.

“ Ah ah ah ah

Ah ah ah ah

I'm giving up on everything

Because you messed me up

You don't know how much you screwed it up

You never listened that's just too bad

Because I'm moving on

I won't forget

You were the one that was wrong

I know I need to step up and be strong

Don't patronize me

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Have you forgotten

Everything that I wanted

Do you forget it now?

You never got it

Do you get it now?

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Ah ah ah ah

Gotta get away

There's no point in thinking about yesterday

It's to late now

It won't ever be the same

We're so different now

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Have you forgotten

Everything that I wanted

Do you forget it now?

You never got it

Do you get it now

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

I know I wanna run away

Run away

If only I could run away

Run away

I told you what I wanted

I told you want I wanted

What I wanted

But I was forgotten

I won't be forgotten

Never again

Forgotten

Yeah Yeah Yeah

Forgotten

Yeah Yeah Yeah

Forgotten

Yeah Yeah Yeah

Forgotten

Yeah Yeah Yeah”

Rose smirked and the crowd cheered and Hiro clapped slowly as Ace dragged him away. They made their way back stage as the crowd cheered “Red Hot” over and over again.

“You guys were great.” Ace grinned at Rose. Hiro turned his back to everyone. He new who that song was directed at, he could take a hint that she hated him. Ace was leaning on Rose now. “So do you have a boyfriend?”

“No, are you implying something?” she growled.

“Not at all but I wanted to invite you over for dinner, you've met Hiro.” Ace smirked.

“No, I have never seen him before. I would also be happy to join you for dinner.” She said. Hiro growled,

“If your done flirting I would like to go home!” he said stomping off. Rose waved to the others and walked with Ace back to the car.

As they arrived back at Hiro's place Rose because more and more nervous. She could tell by the war Hiro was gripping the wheel that he had gotten the point of that song. Rose felt bad, but it was how she really felt against him at the moment.

“Alright! I'll order some take out!” Ace said, he helped Rose out of the car. Whats