Two Sides of the Moon. (Beastars AU)

Chapter 10: Adler part 3: The Dark Hero and His Allies

It had been a few days since the play and everyone was getting ready for the second night. Louis had just announced that due to unforeseen circumstances he wouldn't be able to play Adler for the show and that Bill would be taking his place. Unsurprisingly, this was a big shock to everyone.

The costume team would have to remake the costume to fit the much larger animal. The rest of the club would need to think about who would be able to play the part of the final demon. Louis had already thought about that and decided that Legosi would be the one to take the tiger's place, something the wolf completely dreaded.

For the last two practice sessions before the second show Legosi had run himself ragged. He used the club time to memorize his lines and practice his movements, while spending every available moment outside of class to bring Kai up to speed on handling the main spotlight.

Legosi did take some time for himself. He made sure Jack was doing ok after his scare, which thankfully he was. He also told his roommates about how he had a part in the second show. They all congratulated him but were also a bit worried for their friend since they knew how much the wolf hated being at the center of attention.

The canines reassured their large friend, telling him that they would all be there to cheer him on, including Jack. The labrador wanted to show Legosi how much he appreciated it that the wolf stayed with him while he recuperated and thought this would be the perfect way to thank the Legosi for all he had done.

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Finally, it was the night of the second show and the entire drama club was running around getting everything ready and applying the finishing touches. Legosi along with Dom, Kai, and Kibi came walking down the hall carrying the last set pieces.

"I'm still not sure I can do this," Legosi muttered nervously.

"Don't worry Legosi, you're gonna do great," Kibi reassured. "We all saw how well you performed during the rehearsal and you remembered your lines perfectly. You also made sure that Kai could manage handling the main spotlight."

Kibi turned to the mongoose, "Speaking of which, hey Kai, how are you holding up?"

"I'm fine, I guess," Kai responded. "It's funny, I think I'm more nervous now, than I had ever been when I was on the actor's team." The small carnivore shook his head, "It wasn't until I started working with Legosi that I found out how big of a difference something as simple as the angle of the lights could make.

Hearing what his friend said made Legosi's tail start wagging. He was happy that he was able to impress and teach someone so much.

That's true," Dom responded, "It really is the little touches that bring everything together." The peacock smiled, "It's like that old saying goes 'little guys can do big things'."

Kai looked to his friend and smiled, "I'm not sure you're using that correctly. Either way I get what you mean, but you what's really funny?" Kai asked as he looked at the wolf. "It's funny that it took a big guy like 'Sir Wags-O-Lot' here to show me how much the little things really matter."

Legosi's tail began to wag even faster, something the other three couldn't help but laugh at.

"HA! As if on cue!" Kai Laughed.

After the four calmed down from their fun Kibi decided to speak up, "You guys are doing great and our sets have never looked better." The anteater then looked down, a look of concern now covered his face, "Although...If I'm being honest, it's Bill I'm worried about."

Dom and Kai looked to the side, "Can't say that I blame you," the peacock responded.

A look of confusion now covered Legosi's face, "What are you guys talking about?"