The fog rolled onto the stage, covering the edges and murking the line between audience and performer. Spotlights streamed from above, casting dim silhouettes while the audience cheered loudly in anticipation. This wasn't the first song of the night, but the audience still seemed to have plenty of energy.

Somewhere in the background, a guitar was heard, gently plucking the strings, as if testing the waters.

From one side of the stage, a shadow moved, slowly making its way towards the center as it emerged from the fog.

Do you remember when we didn't care?

As if in answer to the question, a shadow from the opposite side of the stage stepped forward, inching closer to the center.

We were just two kids that took the moment when it was there.

Do you, remember you at all?

Another Heart calls.

And with those words, the lights came up, revealing the two silhouettes as the audience screamed their approval for the duet. Black*Star picked up the beat as a spotlight moved towards him.

Yeah I remember when we stole the night

We'd like awake but dreaming until the sun would wash the sky

At this point, the blonde girl and the dark-haired boy stopped, having reached a point just a foot away from each other. They circled in an almost predatory manner, following the beat of the music.

Just as soon as I see you

But didn't I, didn't I tell you

As deep as I need you,

You want to leave it all

As the music changed, they stopped circling, their bodies angled to expose their profiles to the stage.

What can I do?

Say it's true.

Or everything that matters breaks in two.

Say it's true.

I'll never ask for anyone but you.

Maka and Kid stared at each other intensely, their gazes burning. But when the music changed they both turned on their heels, stepping away from each other.

Talk to me, I'm throwing myself in front of you

At those words, Maka slid back in front of her bandmate, keeping him from walking further away.

This could be the last mistake that I would ever want to do

Kid took a step backwards, just as they had choreographed, effectively side-stepping the girl.

Yeah, all I ever do is give

It's time you see my point of view

Here the two looked like they were arguing, Maka sliding her hands along Kid's shoulders to push him back.

In response, Kid circled her heatedly, forcing Maka to stay in the same spot.

Just as soon as I see you

But didn't I, didn't I tell you

As deep as I need you,

you wanna leave it all.

Again, the two separated, allowing the stage to create the distance between them. Maka crossed over closer to where Soul was, running her hands through her hair in exasperation, both refusing to face the other.

What can I do?

Say it's true.

Or Everything that matters breaks in two.

Say it's true.

I'll never ask for anyone but you.

But I know what you want is to figure it out.

And God knows I do too.

What can I do?

Say It's true.

I'll never ask for anyone but you.

The other band members broke in, singing along with the melody, until the two singers were ready to face each other.

Kid turned first, a pleading look on his face.

I'm sorry.

In response, Maka turned to face him, throwing her hands up, a venomous look on her face.

So what?

But you don't think I've said enough.

I'm sorry.

I don't care!

You were never there.

Kid moved towards Maka again, but this time she didn't step away.

As soon as I see you

But didn't I, didn't I tell you

As deep as I need you,

You want to leave it all.

What can I do?

Say it's true

Or everything that matters breaks in two

Say it's true

I'll never ask for anyone but you

But I know what you want is to figure it out,

And God knows I do to.

Yeah what can I do?

Say it's true.

I'll never ask for anyone but you.

And here they stood once again, facing off as if the world didn't exist.

Maybe, to them, it didn't it that moment.

As the other members of the band kept singing with the melody in the right places, they continued with their parts.

The audience could see that their hearts were breaking, but they thought it was part of the act.

Nobody could have guessed that they wrote each other's parts, and now they understood so much more than they ever imagined.

He saw her fear, and her regret.

She saw his pain, and his infinite patience with her, and she knew she didn't deserve it.

And so, when the last chord was played, they both took a step back from the other, receding into their stage personas once again, covering any emotions they felt.

"Alright, settle down you cocky bastards!" Soul shouted with a grin as he looked over at the screaming fans. The red button down Liz had forced him into brought out the red in his eyes, making his features even more startling.

Maka was glad that attention of the audience was no longer fixated on her, and had instead moved toward her bandmate, something she expected he had done intentionally.

"I just thought I'd let you all know that Another Heart Calls, is available on our new album, Eat or be Eaten, which is being sold early to you guys, in the lobby!"

The blonde almost had to cover her ears to cut out the deafening roar of approval that came from the audience.

"Heh, I thought you'd like to know that," Soul said smugly, shooting a look towards Maka, who only shrugged in response.

Then, the girl smiled. "What you don't know, is that this version of the album, also comes with a special EP that has been released by me, for the. First. Time. Ever!" Maka shouted into her microphone.

The audience screamed again in approval, causing Maka to giggle.

At this point, Kid, who had been standing quietly in his spot on stage, smirked devilishly at his bandmate. "And of course, this EP is going to be introduced by Maka, with the all new, I know Places, written by me!" Kid shouted as he quickly strode off the stage and out of a certain angry girl's reach, Maka hissing in disapproval.

"Kid! Get back here! We didn't not agree to this!"

But when the lights shifted, focusing one spotlight on her, she knew there was no getting out of this.

Damn bastard, she thought idly.

Maka clutched her mic, her body relaxing as the audience quieted to hear her sing.

I-I-I-I

I-I-I-I

I-I-I-I

I . . . I . . . I . . . .

Her eyes flashed and she turned sharply, walking across the stage confidently.

You stand with your hand on my waistline

It's a scene and we're out here in plain sight.

I can hear them whisper as they pass by,

It's a bad sign, bad sign.

The lights went up on the stage and she changed directions again, reaching out towards the audience in the process.

Something happens when everybody finds out,

See the vultures circling, dark clouds.

Love's a fragile little flame it could burn out,

it could burn out.

Maka stopped her pacing to run her hands through her hair, her fingers catching on the white feathers Patti had laced through the strands earlier that night.

Cause they got the cages,

they got the boxes.

And guns.

They are the hunters,

we are the foxes.

And we run!

And once again, Maka was on the prowl, reaching out to her fans that reached up for her until she pulled back to saunter seductively from one side of the stage to the other. She was in complete control of the stage, and she owned the audience.

Baby, I know places we won't be found,

And they'll be,

chasing their tails trying to track us down

'cause I,

I know places we can

hide.

I know places,

I know places.

Soul gave out a low whistle of approval from where he stood side stage, eyes glued on the girl who was performing in front of him. It wasn't the fact that she could be so damn sexy, when she wanted to be, but that she owned that stage. There was nothing that could hold Maka back when she was ready to perform.

Lights flash and we'll run for the fences,

Let them say what they want

we won't hear it.

Loose lips sink ships all the damn time.

Not this time.

Maka hated to admit it, but Kid did an amazing job writing the song for her. It fit her vocal range comfortably and she enjoyed the lyrics, as long as she didn't think about the implications behind them.

She stood center stage now, her hand stretched out in front of her, as though she was grasping for something far out of reach.

Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it,

My love.

They are the hunters, we are the foxes.

And we run!

Baby, I know places we won't be found

And they'll be

chasing their tails trying to track us down

'cause I

I know places we can

hide

I know places

The girl crouched low, placing a hand on the stage floor.

They are the hunters, we are the foxes

And we run.

Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it,

My love.

Baby, I know places we won't be found,

And they'll be

chasing their tails trying to track us down

'cause I,

I know places we can,

hide.

I know places.

Maka tried not to let her thoughts consume her on the next few lines, but it was hard not to when they were so obviously about her.

They take their shots, but we're bulletproof

I know places

And you know for me, it's always you

I know places

In the dead of night, your eyes so green

I know places

And I know for you, it's always me

I know places

And as the lights dropped again, Maka scurried off the stage with a quick goodnight to her audience, even though they screamed for more.

She was getting used to the darkness of the stage, but she still managed to smack into some poor technician as ran past the curtains, apologizing profusely as she did so.

Honestly, all she wanted was to get the hell out of there for the night. She was physically exhausted, and emotionally drained.

A/N: Okay so this story was temporarily abandoned. Sorry about that. College sucks sometimes, okay, no lie.

Anyway, if any of you are into Fairy Tail, I just started a new story that's centered around that if you love me enough to check it out. Please?

Responses:

QuantamTheory: Always a pleasure to hear from you! Insults are hard because I want to insult people the way I do, but I get the feeling Maka is a tad edgier than me.

SempiternalDreamer: I. Miss. You. Ugh, your stories are great and I miss them. Yeah, a little more Maka angst in this chapter, but it's hidden under some great songs.

Erza533: Looks like I'm leaning towards KiMa idk

ReeganBuss: I love Lauren Aquilina, seriously, all of her EPs are great, though I wasn't a huge fan of her new album. Time to Say Goodbye is to die for though.

MissKittyKat: Wow, it seems you are quite the fan of this story. I do have some good black*Star raps in mind, but I haven't decided where to put them yet in my timeline.

Songs in this chapter

Another Heart Calls - The All American Rejects - When the World Comes Down

I know Places - Taylor Swift - 1989

Thanks so much for the love and support!

With Love,

Wri