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Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. I do not know the members of S.K.I.N or Dir en Grey. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. |
AN: I love Mana. I think he's cool and pretty and I'd go for him given the chance...LOL. Now I know this chapter is basically a 'starter' for a few other 'plots' that are going to come in later so read and enjoy!
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Chapter 8
Mana
Gackt stood from his spot and began walking towards the door “Gackt-san” Yoshiki called.
Gackt turned and Yoshiki saw several emotions across the singers face, anger, confusion, betrayal, worry, and almost...fear.
“Perhaps you should let me handle this” Yoshiki spoke up “Mana could be here for many reasons.”
“In this hotel?” Miyavi spoke up.
Yoshiki threw Miyavi a ‘Shut up unless you’re helping’ look, and the boy shut his mouth abruptly. “I don’t care why he’s here” Gackt told the man “I don’t want him here!”
He then turned. Yoshiki quickly jumped up from his spot and followed the angry singer. “Gackt!” he called after his friend.
Jo burst into the room, “Oh my god!” she squealed.
Annette and Kaiora looked up from their cards “You girls!” she said excitedly “Come here! Come here! Come here! You have to see this!”
“What is it?” Kaiora asked rising.
Jo looked like she was going to burst “Mana!”
Both girls stared at her in shock “What?” Kaiora asked.
“Mana! He’s here!” Jo cried “Come! Come quick! He’s downstairs!”
She then turned and ran from the room. Annette and Kaiora quickly followed their ecstatic friend.
They followed down the hall, to the elevator, and inside. Jo turned “Can you believe this?” she asked “Mana...THE Mana! When one thinks about it this is the man responsible for Gackt!”
Annette suddenly looked worried “Where is Gackt?” she asked.
“In his room why?”
“Well...didn’t you girls say that Gackt and Mana dont’ like each other much?” Annette asked “I mean, it was Mana and Kozi who disband him from ‘Malice Mizer’.”
Jo and Kaiora looked at one another “Does Gackt know he’s here?”
Jo bit her lip “Miyavi did see Mana” she replied.
“Did Mana see Miyavi?”
Jo shrugged.
The door opened and all three stared into the lobby before stepping off the elevator. There he stood. Mana. Still unchanged from posters, pictures, and videos they’d seen of him. As he’d changed his look somewhat from his Malice Mizer days he was wearing a long black Victorian style coat that hid his style of dress however they did see his trademark black boots. He had black bangs over his face, his hair was placed in two pigtails that fell onto either side of his shoulders. His face was painted white her usual, and his lips painted black with a hint of blue glitter.
The three could only imagine what they looked like staring at this most unusual man. Though they had to admit his bizarre style was a little unnerving at times, standing in front of him one couldn’t help but feel...fascinated.
He was standing at the front desk as a man beside him spoke quickly with the workers, several people had stopped and were staring at him but he seemed oblivious. He gave a nod every once in a while but other than that his lips never moved.
But his eyes did, his eyes moved towards the elevator, and all three girls suddenly felt a strange sensation overcome them. Like they were horribly underdressed for the occasion. Jo was wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. Annette was wearing a white shirt under a black sweater and black jeans, and Kaiora was wearing a black ‘Miyavi’ shirt with black jeans and boots. Each felt as if they had to go dress differently very quickly and come back.
His eyes bore into each of them before turning quickly back to Kaiora and then once again giving his attention back to the front attendant.
The elevator beside them opened and everyone including Mana himself turned to see Gackt and Yoshiki step out of the elevator. The air in the room was suddenly 10 times thicker as Gackt and Mana starred at one another.
Both seemed to be sizing one another over. Gackt stared hard at Mana as if he were seeing an unpleasant memory for the first time in years. However no emotion showed on Mana’s face. He just stared at the singer, every once in a while peering over at Yoshiki.
Gackt stepped forward “Ma...”
“Mana-chan” Yoshiki quickly stepped in front of Gackt “It’s been awhile. I’m happy to see you are well.”
Mana turned his body towards Yoshiki and gave a low bow.
The room seemed to be thunderstruck at the movement “Yoshiki-sama” Mana replied with a deep voice that seemed to shock people even more, “I am honoured to see you again.”
Such was a greeting only the man who started the Visual Kei movement would get even from one such as Mana. Respect for Yoshiki wasn’t just expected, it was demanded. To turn him away, to look down on him, to ignore him, was a move simply not done in the Visual Kei world. Even Mana knew, understood, and respected that it seemed.
“I wonder if you might join me in the lounge for a talk” Yoshiki smiled.
It wasn’t a request. Mana nodded “If you would like Yoshiki-sama” he stated.
“Yes I would” Yoshiki smiled.
Mana then turned and whispered something in the ear of the man beside him. He then turned once again to the legend “I will follow you Yoshiki-sama” he said with a slight bow once again.
Yoshiki nodded and placed his hand on Gackt’s arm. “Calm down, and go back upstairs” he said with meaning “I will handle this. You’re anger will only make things worse.”
He then turned and walked towards the lounge, Mana followed the leader, but did not look at Gackt as he walked by. In fact Kaiora got the distinct impression that Mana would walk by a plastic plant in the same manner.
Jo turned as Mana left and Gackt swiftly turned back to the elevator, and punched the button in. “You know, I’m getting the feeling they didn’t even see us standing here” she said.
Gackt stormed into the elevator and Annette made a quick turn “I’m going to talk to him” she said as she dove into the elevator “Hey Gackt!”
Kaiora turned towards the lounge “That was intense” she said.
Jo for the moment seemed to look scared “I thought Gackt was going to throw himself at Mana.”
“What is Mana doing here?” Kaiora asked “I thought he only went to France? I mean, he usually does. That’s the only place he really likes to go. I don’t know why he’s in Vegas.”
“Well it seems Yoshiki is a blessing...I never thought I’d see Mana bow” Jo stated.
“Well...is IS Yoshiki Hayashi” Kaiora told her friend “I mean, when one thinks about it...if not for him there would be no Mana, no Gackt, no Miyavi...no any of them.”
“You really don’t understand how big these people are when you’re around them. Especially since Yoshiki’s so sweet.”
Her friend nodded.
“What brings you to Vegas Mana-chan?” Yoshiki asked in Japanese.
“Business” Mana replied.
Yoshiki nodded, and never being one to beat around the bush, especially when it came to business he got straight to the point. “You understand that your presence creates a bit of a strain...”
Mana nodded “I did notice, and I did not want to cause you problems Yoshiki-sama,” he replied “However I found myself in a position to expand my fashion label, if Yoshiki-sama wishes, I will keep myself private until you leave.”
Yoshiki shook his head, “That’s not necessary Mana-chan. I just ask you to show caution, especially around Gackt.”
Mana nodded.
Yoshiki had been around enough people through his career to not be surprised or offended by Mana. However Gackt was a little more of a problem, there were times when he would allow his emotions to get the better of him, and Mana did provide a sore spot for his bandmate.
As he took a drink he noticed Mana seemed to be distracted, his eyes were peering across the lounge, and when Yoshiki turned he saw Kaiora and Jo standing there talking. A twinge of jealousy streaked through him, however remembering Mana’s legendary reserve he turned “Kaiora and Jo” he said.
Mana turned back to him “They are joining myself and the others on tour for a few weeks.”
Mana nodded, “She looks quite sad” he seemed to say more to himself than Yoshiki.
Yoshiki nodded “She’s had a rough few months.”
Jo seemed to notice being watched and she turned to see the two staring at her. She said something to Kaiora who turned immediately. She noticed the looks and waved. Yoshiki waked them over and the two seemed to argue for a few seconds before Jo took Kaiora’s hand and lead them over. As the two approached Mana and Yoshiki stood, which seemed to confuse the two, but they smiled and sat “Never had anyone stand for us” Jo said.
Yoshiki smiled “Kaiora, Jo, this is Mana. Mana, this is Jo and Kaiora.”
Mana nodded towards the two in greeting, seeming to understand Mana’s behaviour the two nodded as well “Mana, it is a pleasure to meet you” Kaiora said.
“You’re necklace is beautiful” Mana replied.
She smiled before reaching up and taking it off. She then handed the beaded necklace that held a silver eagle at the edge “My personal design” she said as she handed it to him.
Mana took the necklace and examined it, ‘So that’s what he was interested in’ Yoshiki thought to himself as he mentally kicked himself for feeling jealous. “You make these?” Mana asked.
She nodded “Do you merchandise them?”
She seemed caught off guard by the question “Well” she said “I...”
“Yes” Jo replied for her “Actually she makes several each Christmas to sell.”
Mana nodded “How much do you sell them for?”
Kaiora seemed completely shocked by this turn of events “Well....20 dollars a necklace actually.”
Mana nodded again as he examined the necklace closely “Would you be willing to make several for myself and my band?”
Jo’s jaw hit the ground, Kaiora looked like a deer in headlights, and Yoshiki couldn’t help but stare at the musician confusingly “E-Excuse me?” Kaiora asked.
“I would like several of these...would you be willing to make me some?”
Mana’s eyes bore into hers and she felt herself blush “I-wel...um...y-yes. Sure...how many?”
“Five”
“What colors would you like?”
Mana stood and reached into the purse he was carrying. He then handed her a card “If you are currently busy with Yoshiki-sama, I will not ask you to make them for me right away, however once you are finished, I would like you to contact me so we can discuss such details” he said “However, I do intend to pay you a subsequent amount for the necklaces.”
She took the card with an almost shaking hand. He then turned to Yoshiki and bowed once again “Yoshiki-sama, I must take my leave. I hope you can excuse me” he said.
Yoshiki seemed to come out of his shocked state with a nod and a smile “Yes, I hope to see you again Mana-chan.”
Mana then turned to towards the girls and gave a small bow to them “I hope to hear from you soon” he told Kaiora, “It was nice to meet you both. Good-bye.”
He then turned and walked away as the three sitting at the table watched him leave. Jo then turned and looked almost excited “Wow! Can you believe that Kai?” she squealed “he wants to buy your designs! Mana! THE MANA! I mean the guys a fashion ICON! This is so exciting! I swear this tour is the best thing that’s happened to us.”
“That is great Kaiora” Yoshiki smiled “Mana doesn’t usually take such steps when he meets others.”
Kaiora turned and smiled at them both with a beam “I defiantly wasn’t expecting that” she said to them.
Annette dove into the elevator, Gackt didn’t seem to notice her as he had his head down and his arms folded across his chest. He looked quite intimidating but at the same time she couldn’t really remember him looking so cute “Gackt?” she asked.
He turned up and looked at her like he didn’t know she was there. She took a step forward “Are you okay?”
He didn’t reply, only stared at her. Then gave a slow nod and turned back down “Gackt...is it Mana?”
Once again he turned up and stared at her for a few seconds before shaking his head and turning his gaze ‘So he’s a pouter’ she thought “Gackt...if you want to talk...”
“I don’t want to talk” he replied sharply.
‘So, he’s a pouter and a snapper’ she said as she checked her temper. She was never one to take being ignored lightly “It was just a...”
“Leave me alone.”
The blub blew up as she turned and felt her eyes bore into him “Well” she said “I was just trying to help, but if that’s the way you want to be then fine.” She then reached over and patted him on the head “You want some icecream baby?”
Gackt’s head rose slowly as he stared at her like he couldn’t believe she had just said that to him. She turned her back to him and crossed her own arms, “God, some people just can’t take help when it’s given” she mumbled.
“Don’t act like you know anything” Gackt sneered, his hands now at his sides and balled.
She turned, “I’m not the one acting like I know anything” she replied “I was trying to comfort you. But you were the one who had to be an ass about it.”
“No, you were sticking your nose in business that has nothing to do with you.”
“Oh I’m sorry I didn’t know you had to have a reason to help others. It’s not like I asked you, your life story, or what it was Mana did to piss you off so much. All I said was ‘if you want to talk’ that’s it. But unfortunately your head seems to be stuck too far up your ass to see a hand when it’s reaching for you.”
She had to admit, she’d never seen Gackt look so scary, he was always so calm, and kind. He was smiling, even when he was serious he had a gentleness about him that said he wouldn’t hurt a fly. But the flames in his eyes said that he wanted to hurt more than a fly, and she had to remind herself mentally that he always said he’d never hurt a woman intentionally. She stood her ground.
Suddenly the doors opened.
Miyavi and Minami stood there, and seemed to be deep in discussion, however the foreboding cloud that hung over the two in the elevator seeped into the hallway they were in, and both turned with scared looks. Gackt stormed off the elevator, with Annette glaring at him as he walked away, Minami turned “What happened?” she asked.
Annette turned her angry eyes to the two standing there “He was being a MAN that’s what!” she snapped.
The two stepped back, Annette then stepped up and hugged Miyavi who seemed more shocked than anything “Don’t ever change Miyavi” she said.
She then turned and stormed to her own room and slammed the door as Gackt had done moments before.
The two in the hallway stood like stone as the elevator door opened and closed several times before Miyavi figured out that his foot was in the way, the then grabbed Minami and rushed into the elevator. “What do you think that was about?” Minami asked.
“Probably Mana”
“Well...I mean I can see how Mana would make him angry after he kicked him out of Malice Mizer but...”
“That’s not it.”
Minami turned and Miyavi shook his head “Yes he’s angry about that...but...it’s much more than that.”
Although Minami wanted to ask why she knew it was not her place, Miyavi’s hand then slipped into hers “So...where do you want to go?”
“There’s an amusement park filled with challenges downtown.”
Miyavi looked down at her “Where have you been all my life?”
“Canada”
“I love Canada.”
The two laughed.
“Where are they?” Angel asked.
She rounded the corner when she bumped into a hard body, she reached out and steadied herself with the closest thing to her which happened to be a waist. She then moved to apologize “I’m sorry” she said.
“Busy?” came a deep voice.
She looked up an suddenly found herself at a loss for words. He was obviously a man with the deepness of voice, and the flatness of his chest, however when she looked up she saw a beautiful woman staring at her. “I-I” she stuttered ‘Get ahold of yourself!’ her mind screamed ‘I’m sorry, I wasn’t watching where I was going. I was looking for my friends.”
He reached down and caressed the beaded necklace with a eagle on her chest “You are with Yoshiki-sama” he said.
She nodded at a loss for words once again. He nodded “In the lounge.”
“Thank-you” she said.
Without thinking she reached up and slid her hand down one of the pigtails on his head. Shock entered his eyes at her movement “Nice hair” she said.
She then pushed herself away from him and walked away. And after she took several steps she turned back and was surprised to see him watching her as she walked down the hall.
The girls were worried the recent events would get in the way of Gackt’s performance at the concert, and while all understood they knew that the fans would immediately notice a change in the man’s attitude. However it seemed that Gackt was a true professional, and a great actor as he pretended as if nothing was bothering him for the rest of the day, and at the concert gave the same great performance he was known for. While everyone was updated on the fight between Gackt and Annette it surprised no one more than Minami and Annette when Angel, Jo, and Kaiora started laughing at them.
“What’s so damn funny!” Annette asked when they got to the next city.
Kaiora viewed her friends turning with a gentle smile “Aside from Sugizo, you and Gackt are the most neutral people out of our groups” she said “I think they find it funny that you and him could get each other riled up like that.”
“Whatever I was just trying to help him and he decided to be an ass about it.”
“I don’t think Gackt’s the kind of person to say what’s bothering him to a woman he just met” Kaiora replied “He still has to get to know you. Even then, I’d think he’d have to sort his thoughts out before he can explain them to anyone.”
Annette couldn’t help but roll her eyes “Well he still didn’t have to be such a jerk about it.”
Minami shook her head “Man, Mana must be a real sore spot for him...I wonder why?”
“It has to be more than MALICE MIZER” Angel replied now sober.
Kaiora nodded “It must be something big if it will make Gackt lose his resolve like that.”
“Oh he’s just a big baby” Annette said pouting by the window.
The girls smirked at each other.
“I told you to control your temper.”
Gackt looked up with flaming eyes “I am controlling my temper.”
“Not from where I stand.”
Gackt looked like he wanted to say something but shut his mouth. A fight with Yoshiki was not something he wanted or needed right now. Yoshiki shook his head “Gackt, we go over this everytime Mana shows up. How long are you going to hold this grudge?”
Gackt shook his head “I don’t know.”
“You have to understand that no matter how you feel about him, Mana will always be some part of your life, even if it is some deep dark secret.”
Gackt shook his head again “I know.”
“It was almost 10 years ago, and you’re still letting him control you. You have to let this go.”
“Somethings you can’t let go. You know that.”
Yoshiki sighed “Yes you can.”
Gackt stayed silent with his head down. Yoshiki reached over and patted the younger musician’s head like an older brother. Just then Gackt’s cell phone rang. Gackt stared at it but didn’t reach for it. Yoshiki stared at the boy before shaking his head “You really are just a kid aren’t you?” he asked before he reached for the phone. He clicked it on “Hello?”
“...Gacchan?”
“Hyde?”
Gackt’s head shot up when Yoshiki mentioned the musician’s name “Oh! Yoshiki-san!” Hyde laughed “How are you? I got confused for a second there...this is Gacchan’s phone right?”
Yoshiki laughed “Yes, but he’s pouting at the moment so you may have to wait a minute for is lip to recede.”
Hyde laughed again “May I talk to him please?”
“Mhhh” Yoshiki nodded and held out the phone for Gackt to take “It’s for you Gacchan” he repeated the nickname.
Gackt took the phone “Hyde.”
“Hey Gacchan! How are you?”
Yoshiki turned and walked out, Gackt waited til he was gone “I’m fine.”
“You don’t sound fine” Hyde replied sounding a bit concerned “What’s wrong?”
Gackt stayed silent for a moment “...Mana.”
A sigh escaped from the other line “Mana huh? Again? What did he do? Is he there?”
“He’s was in Vegas.”
“So...what did he do?”
“He was staying at our hotel.”
The line went silent for a moment before another chuckle sounded “So now all he has to do is show up at your hotel?”
“W-What?”
“Gacchan you really are a child” said the older man “You’re really letting this get out of control.”
Gackt stared at the phone in his hand like it just bit him “What do you mean?” he asked holding the phone back to his ear.”
“Well, one would think with the tone of your voice and your attitude that Mana just declared career war on you. Yet you’re upset because he sowed up at the same hotel as you” Hyde replied “You have to let this go Gackt. It was almost 10 years ago, you can’t change the past, but you can alter the future. The sooner you let go of your anger towards Mana, the sooner you’ll be able to get on with your own life and your own career. Lord knows you’ve been trying to outrun him all this time, I think it’s time you turn and face him. Don’t let him keep this hold on you.”
Why did it sound so different when Yoshiki said it? He’d never been able to become angry with Hyde, and there was something about the older musician that was always able to keep him calm. To make him see things in a different light that he blinded himself from. Maybe that’s why he’d become so infatuated with him. “Do you know what I mean?” Hyde asked after a few seconds of silence.
Gackt smiled “Yeah...I know...thank you Hyde.”
“Anytime...now...do you have Shinya’s number? From Dir en Grey?”
Gackt laughed “Is that the reason you called?”
“Well...yeah...I lost it...”
He couldn’t help but laugh harder.
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AN: You know....I don't know one person who doesn't like Hyde. I mean, I even ask people who dont' know anything about JRock and I show them Hyde they're like "Wow...he's hott." thus continues my theory that Hyde has some kind of magic working for him making him beloved by all. He's just so cute! LOL, so in nod to Hyde and Gackt I threw him in at the end. I may bring him back later. What do you think?
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