Disclaimer: I don't own Demon Diary or any of the characters; you just had to rub it in, didn't you! Sigh Also, I used the lyrics from Green Day's Blvd. Of Broken Dreams, and I don't that either. /sticks her tongue out at those who do/
Anyway this is my first fan fiction, so please review with advice or corrections. Please, no flame unless you truly, really feel my story sucks enough to deserve it. If you like it at all, please say so, or I'll quit this story and start a new one until someone likes one, K? So here's Lighter Music.
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Eclipse had always loved music. He never told anyone; it would be un-demon-like. But always at night, when no one was around, he would get out his beloved guitar and sing the stress away. This night was no different. He had been drilling Raenef on his newly learned magic spell when Raenef had fallen asleep in the middle of it all and nearly blew up have the garden. Embarrassed, Raenef had excused himself to go to bed for the night, and Eclipse had thought it a mighty fine idea.
Eclipse was singing a sad song about losing someone when a flash of brilliant lightning and the great boom of thunder awakened him from his thoughts. He continued to play through the storm until distant sirens proclaimed a tornado had been spotted nearby. Knowing the walls of the castle would withstand any winds mother earth could throw at him, he was unfazed. A thought passed him then: does Raenef know he is safe?
Meanwhile, in Raenef's room…
Thunder and lightning had Raenef hiding under his bed. An especially loud clap of thunder racked the castle causing Raenef to whimper like a small puppy. Although Raenef couldn't remember what made him so fearful of thunderstorms, but whenever one showed its ugly face, Raenef was as good as paralyzed. When a loud tornado siren sounded from afar, Raenef couldn't take it anymore. Picturing Eclipse's room, he stuttered g, g, go.
Preparing to run to Eclipse and warn him of the danger he knew Eclipse would ignore, Raenef popped into Eclipse's room but stopped short. Eclipse was sitting on his bed playing guitar and singing an enchanting melody quietly as if all the world were dancing around him silently as if to enhance the dulcet sounds. When the song was done Eclipse looked up to see Raenef staring at him with a bewildered expression on his slender features. Like it? Eclipse asked after a moment of silence.
It was astonishing; I didn't know you liked music.
Yes, well, I have always loved music, I just, can't allow any others to know, it's not behavior proper for a demon.
Says who?
This simple question made Eclipse think. Who did say what was and was not proper demon etiquette? It didn't matter, though. To be laughed at by other demons… Eclipse remembered a certain incident where Raenef had unintentionally made him a laughing stock of a whole council of Demon Lords. He could not allow that to happen again over something so silly as playing music.
It's just that way, you must understand.
Oh, ok, well, what about the tornado? Can we please go to the basement or something? Raenef was panicking at this point, getting over his awe of Eclipse's music when thunder brought him back to his senses.
We're perfectly safe where we are, Raenef.
No, no, there's a tornado out there! We need to take cover, please!
Raenef…
Please!
Realizing it was pointless to try and argue with Raenef when he was like this, Eclipse envisioned the basement, and grabbing Raenef's hand, stated go and they were off.
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When Raenef heard Eclipse say go he had expected to be left behind, but Eclipse had grabbed his hand, innocent action as it might be, Raenef felt as if Eclipse's hand was the breath of life, sending bolts of electricity through his arm. This is odd, thought Raenef, what was that?
Eclipse paused when they arrived in the basement. He had experienced sensations when he grabbed Raenef's hand that he had not felt for many long years. He quickly put it off as nothing, thinking he must be tired. It was then he found Raenef and he were looking at the basement still holding hands. Eclipse quickly let go, startling Raenef, who blushed of embarrassment. Does this please you?
Um, yes, thank you. Uh, Eclipse? Can I ask you something?
…Of course, Raenef. Eclipse wondered what Raenef could possibly wish to ask about. If Raenef had felt what Eclipse had and asked about it, Eclipse was unsure of how he could respond.
Can you, um, can you get your guitar and play me a song? I don't care if it's proper, you play and sing really well!
Certainly, Raenef, I'll be right back. Eclipse, who had been preparing for a much more complex question, was relieved, though he hoped he didn't show it. Go.
Raenef watched for any resistance when he asked for Eclipse to play for him. Eclipse didn't seem sad or angry, so Raenef supposed Eclipse didn't mind. He had, however, noticed Eclipse tense up, and relax right before Raenef had asked him. Perhaps, Raenef wondered, he thought I was going to ask why he had held my hand for so long. You were holding his hand, too you know, a voice in Raenef's head whispered. Why did I? Why did it feel so right? What's wrong with me? Raenef's thoughts were interrupted by the return of Eclipse, this time with his guitar. Back. Eclipse stated.
So I see.
What song would you like to hear?
Um, what were you singing right before, um, well, when I kinda barged in?
Ah yes, of course. And so Eclipse sat on a chair and began to play…
"I walk a lonely road
The only one I that have ever known
Don't know were it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the Blvd. of broken dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
My shadows the only one that walks beside me
My shallow hearts the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I'll walk alone
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line of the edge
And where I walk alone
Read between the lines of what's
F--ked up and everything's all right
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
And I walk alone"
Raenef applauded vigorously and praised Eclipse; tornado forgotten. That was so wonderful! That song just seems to be written for you!
Thank you, I certainly get into it. I never realized you liked music too, Raenef.
Well, I can't play or sing, but I certainly love listening to it! Just then Raenef gave a large yawn.
You look sleepy, come here. Eclipse stood up from his spot on a chair and walked over to the couch. We can sleep down here if you'll feel safer?
Yes, let's do. Remembering the tornado made Raenef fearful once again.
Eclipse settled into the couch and Raenef curled up against him laying his head on Eclipse's chest. Mmm, you make a good pillow, Eclipse. Raenef muttered sleepily.
Eclipse chuckled and stroked Raenef's long, golden tresses. One after the other, they fell into the best sleep they had ever had.
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a/n: Well didja like it? Please review with anything, advice, hate, corrections, or just to say you liked/disliked it. If no one reviews, I will not likely write any more chapters. Just so ya know!