Fallen Rose

Halloween Special Part 2

Written by me this time, another homage to Ito.

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Adjusting his coat, Hiroshi gazed into the mirror, still taken aback from earlier events. Glancing back, he found Minh and Billy playing with Jasmine, who had just gotten out of his cushioned hiding place. Minh held a look of utter glee as he pounced around, treating his toy as prey, causing Hiroshi to let out a small giggle as he turned around, walking towards the two.

"I think I'm going to go for a walk, to clear my mind... will you please look after Minh for me?" He asked Billy, inching closer to the door.

"Wait, Hiroshi..." Billy picked himself up, walking over to him. "Are you sure? You still seem really upset, maybe you need to rest here for the day."

"Yes, I'm sure. I need some time to clear my mind. A walk will do. I'll be home in a few hours." He began to open the door as Billy then placed his hand on it.

"I-I'll come with you then! In case-"

"No, please, just stay here with Minh. I'd like to clear my mind alone. Now, I'll be going." Hiroshi says, shutting the door behind him, Billy looking on, sighing. Turning back around, he found the cat curled up in Minh's lap, bringing about a small smile to him.

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Hiroshi strolled silently down the sidewalks, avoiding any confrontation or attention. After all these crazy events, alone time is all he needed; or at least he wanted. He was trying to calm down, taking in all the beautiful sights, yet he was still pestered by the day's earlier events. Maybe Billy was right, maybe he should've stayed at the hotel to rest, there would be nothing to worry about there. Well, he would hope not, but last nights events prove him wrong... was anywhere safe? No, he's overreacting surely, this seems like such a quaint, lovely little place. Surely, this was just Hiroshi's paranoia getting to him. It was so peaceful here, there were no dangers, how is it so hard for him to forget about earlier here?

"Mr. Staaardust?!" he heard a small gasp behind him, tensing up slightly, as he wasn't quite in the mood to deal with any fans at the moment. Turning around, he found a girl with a grin on her face, yet, this was no ordinary girl, was she? Decked out in a simple deep red suit, with a strange golden scarf, she had an ethereal beauty to her; it was almost off-putting, her gorgeous, long black hair and mesmerizing eyes that sparkled as she looked at him, her small, yet full lips twisted into such a sweet smile, Hiroshi found himself taken aback by her sheer beauty, it was unlike anything before to him, he was enamored.

"U-Um..." he tried to focus back on his words.

"Oooh~! Lady Stardust! It really iiis you!" she squealed, taking him in for a hug, "I'd never expect to see you here, oooh!"

"U-uh, yes, it's me but... I think I... should be...on my way..." He tried to look back around but found himself distracted by her overwhelming presence.

"Oh, why leave so soon?! Don't you want to taaalk? You love your fans, don't you?" she fluttered her long, full eyelashes, looking to him in a sweet manor.

"I-I guess it'd be....fine?" He wanted to be alone, but something about he intrigued and entranced him.

"Ooooh, good! Oh, you're so talented, I love you work so muuuch! I have every piece of your merchandise, you know, but how could I not?! Your beauty and talent is just something to behold! I must be your biggest faaaan!" She tightened her grip, caressing his face as he squirmed a bit. "I bet you'd make such a wonderful partner... how well are you-"

"I-I'm flattered! Really! Uh..." He cut her off, before having to hear anything he didn't want to delve into, "But... I really must be going..."

"Why so soon, Mr. Saei... Hiroshiii... What's the rush?" She reached down into her purse, fishing around for something.