Black Rose

Chapter 2: The Bet

HAVEN. MORNING - 2:00 AM.

"That was a wonderful performance guys." said Luna, giving theim their respected drink. The band is still wearing their costumes; from their outfits to their black wigs and contact lens.

Around this time, they wouldn't be wearing it but Mistress told them to keep it on. Eveyone was curious why but didn't say anything. They followed what she said and keep them on, they don't want to feel her wrath the second time today after all.

With everyone settle down and relax, they understand why Mistress wants them to keep it on; their reason, the man sitting right in front of them.

The male population of the group are glaring at Richard, who is smirking at them while the girls are watching them with amusement.

Mistress clears her throat, getting the boys' attention. Her gaze settles at Richard with an understanding yet doubtful look.

"I haven't told the others about this but your the talent scout Luna told be right?"

Hearing this announcement, the band looks at both Lucy and Richard; with curiosity and antisipitation.

Richard's smirk widening answered the band's silent question. Skull leaps for joy, Blood and Demon laughs hard, Angel squeel and hugs Red. The four looks happy but not Red and Mistress. Both shares a look, Red frowns and Mistress nod with understanding.

"Yes, yes, you're all excited, now let's talk-"

"Hold on."

Everyone's gaze fell on Red and Mistress, curious on what the hold up is about. Red and Mistress shares another look, both nod and said, "We would like to propose a bet."

Richard and the others are curious on the sudden proclimation.

"You only know our alias but not who we really are." Mistree said.

Understanding shows on everyone's faces except for Richard. Mistress smirks openly and Red leans closer to Richard, him grinning madly.

"We can't have a manager that doesn't know who we are," said Red, "so we propose a bet."

Richard crosses his arms and leans back to his chair. "I'm listening."

Mistress looks at each bandmate, they all have a glint in their eye, indicating they know where this is going and they agree. She raises four fingers.

"We'll give you four days to learn who we are." said Mistress.

"But you can only learn one or two bandmembers per day." Red continous.

"That's by spending the day with us." Angel said.

"You can us anything you want but by the end of the day you have to give us your answer." injected Demon.

"We'll give you some names and basic information on accounting who we are." said skull.

"But you only have one chance, if you got one member wrong then you lose." finishes Blood.

"So you up for it?" asks Mistress.

Richard stays quiet, contemplating the pros and cons of the bet. "Just answer me one question, what's in it for you? I mean, if I win this bet I'll be your guys manager but what about you? what'll you win in this?"

"That's a secret." Mistress said. She crosses her arms and raise an eyebrow at Ricard. "Do you accept?"

Richard looks at Luna beside him just to see her smiling lightly. He looks at each member as well to see they are all serious about this. He let out a sigh and nod.

Mistress claps and said, "Wonderful! So which of us is going first?"

"Red."

Red let's out something like a groan and a grunt but nods his head in acceptance on being first.

"Alright," Mistress nods, "So we'll be seeing you both tomorrow night."