From the beginning!
A story between a fop and a science nut

Klavier Gavin, a rock star slash prosecutor. Ema Skye, homicide detective slash science fanatic. Two seemingly different people bound by the red string of fate. How did they end up together? What sort of predicament occur for the two to be hopelessly in-love with each other? I present to you my take on their relationship.

H-hiya. Dis be Soltierre's first story written here on FF. Soltierre's been a hard shipper of KlavierxEma and is sad that this couple doesn't get much love :c Anyways! English is not Soltierre's main language, sincerest apologies if there had been any spelling or grammatical errors. Constructive criticism is welcome and flames will be tolerated to an extent.

Soltierre is also looking for a Beta. Anyone up for it? Pretty please? I have cookies? :DD

If anyone is interested about the timeline which the story started, it's three days before the events of Rise from the Ashes. Klavier's sixteen and Ema's also sixteen. W-well, I know Klavier's supposed to be fifteen, but I'm having trouble seeing them together with Ema as the older one in the relationship. But it's not much of a difference, hope anyone doesn't mind ;w;

I've rambled on for long enough, onwards to the story!

Guten tag, mein dear readers! The name's Klavier Gavin; Sixteen years of age, hailing from Germany, and also an aspiring rock star and lawyer—not to mention a romantic at heart. I am here with mein bruder, Kristoph, en route to Los Angeles from Germany. My brother is moving his office there, and I am planning to work along with him right after I become a prosecutor. Kristoph is a Defense Attorney, and I am going to be a prosecutor; quite fitting, ja?

"Klavier," Kristoph looked up sideways from his book.

"Ja, bruder?"

"Stop spacing out, the plane is about to land,"

"Ah—you're right! I can see LA's skyline from here,"

The plane landed and made its full stop; me and Kristoph went off the plane and walked towards the baggage carousel. I am only meant to stay here in Los Angeles for three days, so perhaps you could say that this is a vacation… to familiarize myself of the surroundings of my future workplace.

"Klavier, wait here and I'll fetch us a cab," with that, Kristoph left me alone momentarily in the bench along with our baggage. Kristoph is taking longer than what I had expected and I found myself bored. What can I say, I dislike being idle.

I was staring at the sight outside of the airport, I marveled at the passengers going in and out of those airplanes. Different lives, different agendas as to why do they have to cross countries. Perhaps like me, just wanting to have a vacation? Work-related like Kristoph? Migrating? Who knows? Or maybe… they are in pursuit of passion?

"Ah, so this is how planes take off! Computing for the air pressure and possible turbulences one might experience in the ride, I expect scientifically speaking... that I'll be throwing up more than seven times in the ride,"

Quite the motion sickness we have, fraulein. I was quite surprised of the sudden burst of science ringing through my ears. The source of the voice came from beside the bench I'm sitting on. I took a closer look of the smart fraulein who seemed to have caught my attention.

The girl had long chestnut brown hair partly tied in a bun, green emerald-like eyes that seemed to sparkle, wearing that enthusiastic lop-sided smile, looked about my age and quite shorter than me. She was wearing what looked like a lab coat adorned with various pins, and underneath it, is what I guess to be her school uniform; blue blouse with a pink undershirt, a red ribbon around her collar and a blue checkered skirt. But what struck me peculiar was that lab coat. I wonder why she's wearing that…

"Um,"

Is she a scientist?

"Uhh, sir?"

Nein, isn't she too young to be working to be a scientist?

"E-excuse me…"

Did she get out from a lab and forgot to take it off?

"Err,"

Cosplay?

"D-do you need something from me…?"

Fetish?

"S-sir…?" A WILD FRAULEIN APPEARED

"Ach!" I almost had a heart attack! Who wouldn't be surprised if someone just bent over and inched in closer to invade some personal space while you're thinking—

Hold on, was I… staring at her?

"Ah—My apologies fraulein. I seemed to be a little distracted and spaced out. Can I help you?"

"My name's not f-froy-layn! I thought you're the one who needed something from me,"

"It's nothing, really. Pardon me for that. I was just waiting for my brother, I just happened to look around the area for anything interesting" w-what did I just say to a lady?

"Interesting? Me? It's the lab coat, isn't it?" she smirked and crossed her arms.

"E-err, ja," for some odd reason, I realized I was stumbling over my words. Cool, Klavier. Cooool.

"Well if you must know, I am aspiring to be a scientist"

I swear I saw a glint in her eyes. She must be very passionate about science.

"Noble and inspiring, fraulein. I admire women like you,"

"Thanks!" she then flashed a smile in my direction.

"So, what brings you here?" I interjected.

"Well, logically speaking…" logically speaking?

"I'm here to wait for my sister. She's coming home from Europe,"

"And you," I was about to say something

"I take it that you are of German heritage, yes?"

"Ja, fraulein. Impressive observation,"

"Scientifically speaking, it's not that impressive. You just happened to mix in German in your speech. Not to mention you don't look like you're from here either,"

I chuckled, "I think you'd make a great scientist, fraulein,"

"I-it's not a big deal!" She fidgeted from her spot.

"A-anyway! I have to go! See you around!"

"Already? I see… In that case, Auf wiederhersen, fraulein!"

With that, she left. Interesting person, I must say. That smile of hers is so radiant, I can't help but smile back. That glint of passion in her eyes is powerful enough for anyone to see how happy she is at what she's doing. I want to be like that, doing something and be happy about it on a regular basis. Which is why I'm trying to rise to fame with my band, and be an ally of justice at the same time, my pursuit to happiness is just a bar exam away.

"My apologies if I took more time, Klavier,"

I didn't even notice Kristoph arriving, nor did I notice the time until the girl arrived.

"Ah—then, shall we go?"

The ride towards the hotel was pretty lengthy. The main streets of LA are quite busy compared to my hometown. It was wide and peaceful at Germany where it isn't a major city. You could say that the place reminds any person of a rural area. However, that will all change when I'll be moving here with Kristoph to work here. Besides, I'll be travelling often once my band rises to fame.

"We're here, get your things now and let's head out to our room" Kristoph ordered.

Wordlessly, I followed suit and got out of the cab. Looking up, I could see a high-rise building modeled to cater those who had the luxury of money and at the same time, looking for a temporary place to stay. Typical of mein bruder, always wanting the best at anything. After all the necessary negotiations, we found ourselves in a fully-furnished room with a Victorian motif. Personally, I would have preferred a simple room with all the necessities and not as gaudy as this one.

"Klavier, I'll be heading out for a while to make arrangements for the office. I left some money in this country's currency in case you want to eat. I'll be gone until dinner, you're free to roam the area until then," I could have sworn I lit up a little knowing that I could explore.

"Alright then," I then grabbed the money and headed out for the door.

"Don't you cause trouble now," Kristoph warned.

"Aww c'mon bruder, don't you trust me?" I said in mock hurt.

"No. Looking back at how much of a trouble-maker you were, I find it challenging to trust your antics," Hey! "Run along now,"

"Haha, I'll be seeing you later then, auf wiedersehen!" With that, I closed the door, brisk-walked towards the elevator and happily ran outside. Sometimes I could be as childish as a kid in elementary.

Compared to the stuffy atmosphere in that hotel, being outside feels refreshing especially when you've just arrived from a long plane ride. The sunlight wasn't too strong, I could feel a light wind, and it's only 10 am. Perfect weather for exploring, ja?

I started walking from the hotel outskirts and aimed for the urban part of town. I have no particular place to go to, I'll just go where my feet takes me—anywhere. Moments later I found myself in what looked like a small park. I could see a huge fountain and food stalls surrounding the area. Children playing about, couples spending time, families bonding together; this place is well-decorated with so many people it feels refreshing. I took a seat in the edge of the fountain and admired the surroundings. While contemplating on what to do next, I heard a familiar voice from a distance beside me…

"So what exactly does your dog look like?" Where have I heard that voice…?

"*sniff* p-peachy is a hairy brown dog," Sounded like a boy crying.

"I see, might I know Peachy's dog breed?"

"Bread? *sniffle* Peachy's not a pastry!" I chuckled from the kid's little mix-up.

"Ah—I meant what sort of dog is Peachy? A poodle? Labrador? A German Shepard?"

"Oh, umm… *sniff* she's a Terrier,"

I glanced to my side and sighted a familiar lab coat. Trailing my sight upwards, I saw the long brown hair of the wearer. Why, it's the scientist fraulein from earlier!

"Aw darn, I wonder what a Terrier looks like… anyway! I'll look for your dog, kiddo! Go home and wait for me, okay?" she then flashed a reassuring smile to the distressed boy.

The boy blushed a little and started returning her smile "Y-yes! Thank you so much, Ema!" The boy then ran off, leaving the fraulein in quite a small predicament.

"So, the fraulein scientist is called Ema?"

She whirled behind and offered a surprised look at me "Huh—oh, it's the German guy from the airport, erm…?"

"Klavier. Just call me that, fraulein," Ema then took her notebook and wrote something. Did she write my name or something? Odd quirk, but a little cute. "I can't help but overhear your conversation with that boy; I believe you're looking for a brown terrier named 'Peachy', correct?"

She fidgeted on her spot, looked down and pouted "Y-yeah, I suppose you also heard the part that I don't know how a terrier looks like,"

"I did. Though I happened to be aware of how said dog looks like," she lit up and looked at me straight in the eye "I may be able to be of assistance to you, fraulein."

"R-really? Then could you tell me—"

"Nein, perhaps it would be better if I come with you in looking for Peachy, of course, if fraulein scientist wouldn't mind…"

"What, are you sure? I can't possibly bother you…"

I paused and thought. She'll be uncomfortable if a stranger just suddenly offers her help. Well then, "In that case, I propose a deal,"

She perked up and raised a brow at me. "I'm listening,"

"How about I help you look for Peachy, in return, you shall tour me around town. I suppose you live in this town, ja?"

"That I do. Is that it?" She tilted her head on the side, seemingly at disbelief that it's all I'm asking for.

"Ja! So do we have a deal?" I lifted my hand expecting a handshake from her.

"Deal!" She beamed and took my hand in agreement.

With that, our little hunt commences.

So, um... how did it go? Reviews are much appreciated! OwOb