Snippet #2117187

The people of Kirkcroft poured into the stadium. This annual military showcasing was always well attended by the citizens of Kirkcroft. The officials behind the planning committee apologized to the public for proceeding with the event despite the tragedies that unfolded and that were unfolding that day, the hospital shootings and the courthouse bombing. The official planning committee decided that cancelling the event for the day would be bowing to the chaos that plagued the city so they pressed forward.

Kamadake smiled as the cameras backstage showed all of the attendees. He was drinking a glass of scotch. In walked his Guardian and assistant Saburo. “Sir, Mr. Yoshimoto, the pop star Hanabi’s producer, and the star would like to meet with you. Shall I send them in?” Saburo asked with a smile.

“Sure.” Kamadake replied. He turned around as the J-POP star and producer entered. “Why hello! Thank you so much for agreeing to sing for the show tonight! I believe it’s going to be great.” Kamadake greeted them with a big smile. He shook their hands.

“Thank you for selecting Hanabi to sing! This is a great opportunity for him.” Jiro replied.

“Yes, thank you so much! I heard you had a hand in the selection process.” Guang asked Kamadake pleasantly.

Kamadake was noticing Jiro Yoshimoto and found him rather attractive. His smile grew bigger. He was almost not paying attention to Guang. “Oh, well… I just contributed a lot of money to the development of tonight’s Valkyrie jets so they decided to ask me to select from the list of singers. I’m actually a fan of yours. So naturally I choose you.” Kamadake explained. He had heard Guang’s debut song and it reminded him of the musicians on his home planet.

“I’m glad to hear it! Wow I feel honored!” Guang cheerfully replied.

“Guang you are one lucky guy to have one of Kirkcroft’s richest men as a fan!” Jiro exclaimed.

The group chuckled. Kamadake pulled a business card from his suit jacket pocket and handed it to Jiro. “Here is my card. Call me anytime, we could meet sometime for lunch or dinner and discuss business. I could personally use a PR specialist since I’m politically active as well.” Kamadake grinned. This was a perfect way to set up a date with Jiro.
“Thank you Mr. Kizakura! I will definitely do that.” Jiro replied. “Well we’ll be starting soon so We’d better get going so Guang can light up that stage!” Jiro said in a peppy manner. Jiro felt that Kamadake reminded him of himself a little. It was a little odd but intriguing.

The stadium was filled and the crowds cheered. Several Kirkcroft military leaders and Kamadake gave charismatic speeches to the crowd. They were ecstatic. The stadium went dark and the music began. (Hanabi’s song: Koi no Banana Moon/ Banana Moon of Love: http://youtu.be/OwaRCIBXh-Y / just with a male voice.) Hanabi illuminated the stage with beautiful lights and sang his song as the crowd went wild. The Valkyrie B65 jets took off into the sky and performed many tricks.

Unknown to anyone else besides Kamadake, Taro and saburo, the real Valkyrie pilots were knocked unconscious and replaced by crooked fighter pilots paid by Kamadake. The Valkyries were for show and supposed to be unarmed, ammunition less. However Kamadake ordered Taro to have the Valkyries equipped with full loads of ammo to be shot at the city. The performance went on and Guang began his second song “Riding in your Valkyrie” (http://youtu.be/v74OPNouRSU just with a male voice)

Kamadake stood backstage watching the show. He then paged the pilots of the Valkyrie to inform them not to attack the stage or the singer. A few shots into the crowd would be acceptable but focus all fire on the city. “Commence fire.” Kamadake said with a smile.

The Valkyries opened fire on the city three jets fired away. The people were horrified as the jet opened fire. Guang stopped singing and looked on in shock. “I can’t believe what I’m seeing! Why are the Valkyries attacking the city?” Guang ask Jiro who was approaching him.

“I think the Valkyries have been hijacked. You should try to shoot them down. Just be careful. Remember I’ll have your back if need be.” Jiro replied.

Hanabi flew into the sky to pursue the Jets. Kamadake smiled as the chaos unfolded. “That’s right ants. Scurry away to your burrows. This city is my fool.” Kamadake grinned.