Authors Note: I'm back everybody Yay. Sorry it took so long I was having trouble getting my internet installed I made the appointment over a month ago but somebody forgot to put it into the computer for them to come out. But I'm back with another story a Musa and Riven one. It's AU all human no powers just regular people. I'm trying to go for a more emotional story. I hope enjoy s and if it stinks let me know so I can improve. As always thanks for reading.

Chapter 1

"Riven long time no see." A voice called as he walked into the Fruity Music Bar.

"Nabu how's it going." Riven said with a wave as he made his way over to the bar. "You still working here after all these years?" He asked as he took a seat.

"In a way. I own the place now." Nabu told him setting a drink down in front of him.

"Seriously! I didn't think Klaus and Morgana would ever sell the place." Riven said taking a drink.

"Well since Roxy went off to college they had lots of time on their hands and wanted to do some traveling. And Layla and I practically lived here anyways so he sold it to us."

"What's Roxy going to school for?"

"A zoologist I think."

"It makes perfect sense that girl loves animals and their place was like a zoo already, she'd take in every animal off the street."

"Yeah she did" Nabu agreed, "It's a good thing this place does such great business or I don't know how'd they'd afford them all."

"I have to say your clientele looks a bit more grown up than usual." Riven said surveying the crowd.

"That's because it's night." Nabu said, "After nine we send the kids home and let the adults enjoy the place we've even begun selling alcohol but only at night. The place is doing even better business then when we were younger."

"That's great man I'm happy for you." Riven said.

"Have you heard from any of the others?"

"Nope." Riven said shaking his head, "I saw Stella on the cover of Vogue. I guess that modeling career of hers she got back in high school is really paying off, but didn't she want to be a fashion designer."

"I take it you didn't read the article inside."

"Dude I'm not the kind of guy who reads a Vogue magazine while waiting in line to buy groceries. Even if the person on the cover is a friend."

"That's true." Nabu said, "The article was about how her fashion line is really kicking off she's even having a show in Milan."

"Milan that's big in the fashion world right?"

"Yep."

"Wait so you read the article?"

"Nah Layla did and told me about it."

Riven nodded and took another sip of his drink. "Are she and Brandon still together?"

"Yes, they're actually engaged now though they haven't set a date. He's actually modeling with her."

"I thought Brandon was becoming this great up and coming soccer player."

"Man you're really out of touch with everyone aren't you?"

"Yeah I've been off grid for a while."

"Anyways." Nabu began, "Brandon was seriously injured a while back and can no longer play but with his looks and Stella's connections she got him job as a model."

"How about the others Flora, Helia, Timmy, Tecna, Bloom, and Sky do you know what they're up to?" Riven asked.

"Well Flora and Helia are in the Amazon our little Herbologist is studying the plant life there and Helia went with her."

"I guess you can draw pretty much anywhere." Riven said, "He's going to have some gorgeous paintings when they come back."

"That he will." Nabu agreed, "As for Timmy and Tecna they were recruited by Nasa and I haven't really heard much from them just a random email telling us they were still alive and kicking but not much as to how work was going."

"They're probably trying to communicate with aliens or something." Riven joked.

"They did love the X Files." Nabu said.

"The truth is out there Scully." Riven said in lame impersonation of detective Mulder.

Nabu laughed, "Bloom and Sky are in London. Sky's dad is expanding his corporation overseas and Sky's running it for him."

"And Musa?" Riven asked. "What's she been up to?"

"She's still here in Gardenia." Nabu told him.

"I thought her music career was skyrocketing."

"Oh it was. She was topping charts, going on sold out tours, even one a Grammy."

"What happened? Did she get tired of big city life or something?"

"No nothing like that. Jason Queen is what happened."

"Her Manager?"

"Yep. He went and stole all her money left her with nothing and fled the country no one's been able to find him. Didn't you see the tabloids or even the news?"

"I never believe tabloids. In my opinion they just print what they think people want hear so they'll buy them, and as for the news it's too depressing to watch I just wait fifteen minutes after it comes on then switch over to it and catch the weather report." Riven said, "Didn't any other labels try to pick her up?"

"Tons." Nabu said, "But she turned them all down. I guess she was afraid the same thing would happen again."

"I can understand that. Besides Musa was never into singing for the money she just wanted to make people happy. Does she ever sing here?"

"I wish. Then the place would be packed." Nabu said, "Musa sings more to a crowd of one these days."

"Crowd of one?"

"Her son James."

"Wait Musa got married and had a kid!"

"Well she has a kid but she didn't get married. And the she's with is a real piece of work. I can't stand the sight of him. I'd refuse him service if he wasn't with Musa."

"Geez Nabu tell me how you really feel." Riven said, "But why all the hate your usually not one to judge others. Has he done something to Musa?" Riven asked taking on a protective tone. They might've broken up years ago but he still considered her a close friend even if he didn't keep in touch as well as he should.

"No. At least not that I can tell." He said, "You know how when you meet someone and you just get the feeling that this person is just bad news."

"Yeah." Riven nodded.

"That's what I get from this guy. Then it's the look in Musa's eyes she's lost that light to them. Like all her happiness has been stripped away. Layla noticed too she asked her about it but never gets a straight answer. It's always I'm fine you worry too much, or I'm just tired is all."

"Musa never did like to have anyone worry about her." Riven said.

"True." Nabu agreed with sigh, "So how long are you staying?"

"A while." Riven said, "And since you own this place now you think I could get a job?"

"Sure if you don't mind working nights."

ANchapter 2 will be up next week.