Summary: Amu is a debuting singer that has a lot of potential to break into the industry. However, when her record company decides to pair her up with Iktuo, a hot, famous singer, will sparks fly? Amuto 3

almosthere13: Hello everyone! Hehehehe I'm back with a Shugo Chara fanfic! I've disappeared from the fanfiction community (sorry!) as you can see, my CCS fanfics haven't been updated for AGES! Well, school kills most of my time, but I'll try my best with this fanfic. I hope this one won't die as well.

I love making stories with music I compose my own music so maybe that's why!

What can I say about this story? Well, I don't think there are going to be anything with X eggs (I THINK) but there will be Charas! XD I love them all so they must be in the story!!

P.S I suppose these chapters won't be of real high quality (I know I can write better) but this only recreation. D Sorry for grammatical errors etc!

Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara. Nor do I own any of the songs, lyrics that are posted in the fanfic.

Italics – Thoughts, singing

Chapter 1 - Audition

AMU POV

I stared at the smooth, white keys of the piano. My fingers outstretched, I ran her fingers lightly over the keys and a smile played on my mouth. My golden eyes sparkled with delight and my face brightened. Sunlight poured into the room and my pink hair glistened.

"Amu! Are you going to play us a song?" asked Ran, hovering near me, smiling happily.

Miki, who was beside Ran, looked up from her sketch pad and waited for my reply.

"Please Amu?!" Su floated over to me and also had a wide smile on her face.

I beamed at her charas who were looking at her with such loving encouragement. I gave in. "Oh, alright," I said defeated.

I positioned myself comfortably on the piano stool and rested my hands on the keys of the piano. I paused for a second and then, a beautiful melodious song drifted into the air.

"That was beautiful!!" Su cried out after the song finished, tears in her eyes.

I smiled. "Thank you."

"That was indeed beautiful," said a voice towards the door.

I started and glanced at the door. A faint blush appeared on my face. "Tadase-kun!" (A/N Were you expecting someone else? )

He walked towards me and I turned even redder but turned away to try and cool down. I could feel the heat emitting from my face and body. Had he been listening all that time? I looked at him from the corner of my eye and couldn't help but reflect a little sadly at how he truly did look like a Prince. I was nothing compared to him. (A/N: THAT'S NOT TRUE!)

"You would do so wonderful in the music industry," he commented lightly.

I chuckled. "I have stage fright. I don't think I would do that well. There are so many other more talented people than me!" But I felt elated that he praised me.

"Amu-chan!!" Yaya yelled, bouncing in and dragging along with her Kukai and Nadeshiko.

I smiled at them, though I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed that my time talking to Tadase had been cut shorter. Nadeshiko, who always understood my feelings, gave me an apologetic smile as she walked towards me and stood next to me. "Amu-chan, you are talented! Have some confidence in yourself," she said sweetly.

Ran, Miki and Su floated towards me and I felt a surge of gratitude towards my friends and charas. They had always been there for me. All I could do for them was to try my best. All I could was play music from my heart.

"There's an audition for new artists at Easter Records," said Kukai, observing me for my reaction. "You could try out…"

My face light up. "Really?!" I exclaimed. Maybe this could be my big break? My charas exchanged an excited look. Easter Records were famous. Anyone who wanted to break into the competitive music industry would have no problem signed up with them. Currently, their spotlight was on Ikuto Tsukiyomi, who was famous for his handsome/hot looks and gorgeous voice. He made all the females swoon and faint.

"When is it?" I asked, my eagerness overwhelming me. I could get over my stage fright. I could do it! I had to try my hardest, for Tadase, for my friends and for my Charas!

Of course, that wasn't what I was thinking when I stood in front of Easter Records. The building loomed over me, making me feel utterly insignificant. I felt a flutter of nervousness in my stomach. My throat felt tight. My hands were clammy and I was constantly wiping them on the pink shirt that Nadeshiko had chosen for me. I saw my charas exchange a worried look.

"Don't worry, Amu!" Ran tried to comfort me.

But there was no point. I was already shaking and felt like vomiting, and I hadn't even stepped into the building yet, let alone sing! I shook my head. I had been deluding myself all this time. I couldn't become a singer. I just didn't have the confidence. I turned away from the building and my dreams of being a singer.

"Amu! Don't you dare give up!!" Ran flew in front of my face, her cute face angry. Su and Miki instantly were by her side, vigorously nodding their heads.

"I can't…" I faltered as their faces welled up with frustration.

"Oh alright," I muttered and turned to face the large building again. I guess I have nothing to lose.

I entered the building and felt myself gasp with surprise. There were hundreds of people waiting, waiting for their chance to sing. My heart was beating uncontrollably fast and I could feel myself spinning. Breathe Amu…just breathe…

I walked up to the registration desk and said my name, age and all the other details they needed. Once that was complete, they handed me a number. I glanced at the piece of paper in my trembling hands. I was number 17! How did that work out? I questioned the registration people.

"We give the numbers in random order," the woman said briskly.

I grumbled my thanks and walked away to sit. I felt my charas watching my every move and suddenly felt irritated.

"Stop staring at me," I whispered angrily at them.

"Amu…we're just worried," they chirped.

I sighed. "Sorry. I'm just nervous," I said.

Person number 14 had been called up. My turn was soon. I bit my lip to keep myself preoccupied and tried to think of the lyrics of the song that I was about to sing. Nothing. Nothing came to mind. I panicked. What am I going to do? What happens if I stand in front of them and then don't remember anything? Horrible thoughts and scenarios started to enter my head.

A person sobbing loudly caught my attention however. Person number 14 had exited the room, crying her heart out and sat down beside me. I cringed as the panic overwhelmed me. That was probably going to me as well.

"Hey," I muttered, trying to comfort her.

She looked at me. Her amethyst eyes were filled with tears. She wiped them away. She's so pretty! Her long blonde hair seemed to shimmer in the light.

"Are you alright?" I asked.

"Do I look alright?" she snapped.

I stared at her in disbelief, momentarily forgetting about my nervousness and dread. She suddenly chuckled.

"What's so funny?" I demanded, completely lost. One minute she was crying, the next she was laughing. Did she have a multiple personality disorder?

"Sorry," she said after her laughter subsided. She looked much better. "It's just your face looked so funny before!"

I smiled, glad that I somehow managed to help her. She let out a sad sigh.

"I'm Utau by the way," she said. "I guess I wasn't cut out for being an idol. They said that…" She stopped.

I patted her gently. "Don't say that! I'm sure you have a wonderful voice. Not to mention, you do look like an idol!"

Utau looked at me, surprised. Then she smiled at me warmly. "Thank you. I shouldn't give up on my dream." I saw her eyes were ablaze with determination as she stood up.

"I'm sorry. I have to go," she muttered and bowed. Before I could say anything else, she vanished from the spot.

"NUMBER 17! CALLING FOR NUMBER 17 FOR THE LAST TIME!!"

I jumped. That was me! I rushed forward towards the man at the room, where the auditions were being held. He looked agitated. I muttered my apologies and entered the room.

My brief encounter with Utau had made me forgotten my fear and nervousness. However, as I stood in front of the panel of judges, I felt it return. One of them, a gorgeous sapphire haired male, was staring very intently at me, interest in his cool blue eyes.

"Amu Hinamori? What are you singing for us?" The woman in the middle asked.

"Um…a song I wrote," I mumbled, my voice faint.

The woman raised her eyebrows and looked doubtful about my abilities. I wouldn't blame her. Right now, I wanted to just vanish.

I situated myself on the piano stool, noticing that as I did, the sapphire haired teenager was still staring at me. My throat felt very tight and I licked my lips to prevent them from drying. This was it.

I pressed my hands on the keys and a sudden feeling of euphoria overwhelmed me. I wasn't in that room anymore. I wasn't afraid anymore. I was just me.

AVRIL LAVIGNE – Innocence

Waking up I see that everything is OK
The first time in my life and now it's so great
Slowing down I look around and I am so amazed
I think about the little things that make life great

I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

I found a place so safe, not a single tear
The first time in my life and now it's so clear
Feel calm, I belong, I'm so happy here
It's so strong and now I let myself be sincere

I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

It's a state of bliss, you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry
It's a state of bliss, you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry

It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry
This innocence is brilliant
Makes you wanna cry
This innocence is brilliance
Please don't go away
Cause I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

I opened my eyes and smiled. I had given everything that I had. If that wasn't good enough for them, then I didn't care. I was happy and proud. My charas were beside me, smiling, and their eyes glistening with tears of happiness. I turned to the panel of judges, realizing that I didn't care what they thought. But that was until I saw their faces. They looked…funny.

I stood up and bowed to them. "I'm done," I said. I felt like I had to say something since they were all giving me a strange look.

"We've found her," breathed the woman. She looked at me with such…awe. That was the word. Awe. They were all looking at me with awe. Me. Awe.

The blue haired male stood up and smiled at me. Despite myself, I felt my heart flutter at his breathtaking smile.

"Welcome Amu. Welcome to Easter Records," he said.

I was too distracted the lovely tone of his voice to realize what he had said. Then it hit me. I made it in?!

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