A/N: A sequel to my other Noblesse fan fiction 'Lionheart' Thank you an-earl! (Even though you said that I should just ignore you, I still gave it a try. XD)
Warning! Chosen songs below may be too loud, please lower the volumes first if you're going to listen to it. (And please forgive my inner Dr. 6-strings, these songs may be not so old, but for me, they're gold.)
Gemini by SpongeCola
I miss you by Blink 182
Your Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Music Playlist
by: chengsandagan111
It's weekend already and Rai was all alone in his room. As usual, he likes this kind of serenity before the human children arrives.
He was about to reach for his tea-cup when he saw his cellphone that Frankenstein bought many months ago but this time, it got earphones inserted.
Right. Shinwoo sent him yesterday a lot of songs to listen to. He stared at his small device and thinking if he should pick it up or not yet. The more he stare at it, the more curious he gets on what 'kind' of music Shinwoo sent him.
Before Rai could finally touch his cellphone, he looked around first to see if Frankenstein was still there.
Finally, after a lot of hesitation and drinking up his tea, Rai picked up his phone and unlocked it. He pulled the white and long-wired earphones gently put each one on his ear. He's still getting used to it.
He saw the mp3 player icon and tap it. There, a lot of unfamiliar words to him were listed. It can be the 'song titles' that Shinwoo said. Now, all he have to do is tap the small triangular button below the list and start listening to it.
1. GEMINI
artist: Sponge Cola
duration: 3:32
As the first music play, Rai leaned on the back rest of his chair. The song isn't that loud, although he still can't understand its lyrics, it was still quite good to hear so he decided to close his eyes for a moment.
'The vacuous night steps aside
To give meaning to
Gemini's dreaming
The moon on its back and the seemingly
Veiled rooms lit
By the same star'
There, Rai's first impression to the song suddenly exploded just like the song itself. For he has the hearing sense that's 100x sharper than any species, the sudden change of its melody was like his sense of hearing was affected. His crimson eyes suddenly flashed and almost made him jumped in surprise. Rai immediately reached for his phone and lowered its volume.
Is this device broken? Why would a song like this suddenly change its melody? Maybe Shinwoo sent the wrong one.
Rai sighed and unlock his phone once again, it's still on its program and the tiny witten lyrics are still flashing until it ended. He never thought that his device has this kind of thing.
2. I MISS YOU
artist: Blink 182
duration: 3:47
Rai readied himself this time. If the first song betrayed his ears, maybe the next ones are the same too. He squinted his eyes and started scrolling the lyrics on his phone. He thought maybe there's a certain part that indicates of sudden change of melodies but he found nothing, it was all texts. He scrolled back to the top and started reading the lyrics.
'Don't waste your time on me.
You're already the voice inside my head.
(I miss you, miss you)
Don't waste your time on me.
You're already the voice inside my head.
(I miss you, miss you)'
Suddenly, Rai remembered Shinwoo teasing him about how he misses Raskrea. If he can remember it correctly, the red-haired young boy even told him that this one should be his dedicated song to the young lord. But as Rai kept on reading the lyrics, he still don't understand what it means. It was short and written repeatedly.
Rai even remembered Sui saying that if a person is dedicating a song to someone, it should be coming from their heart. That it should be true. But from what Shinwoo have told him, why would he dedicate this song to Raskrea when her voice isn't really resounding in his mind? And the word 'I miss you' even makes it more difficult for him to understand.
3. YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
artist: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
duration: 3:46
Reading the song title and details itself, Rai's face went more confused. How could humans knew about this guardian angel? From the first strum of the guitar and the artist started singing, the lyrics went interesting to read.
'I will never let you fall (let you fall)
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all (through it all)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven'
For a moment, Rai thought that even this artist knows how the world changes. He could feel that this man singing on his ear has a purpose of protecting someone. He could feel the earnestness just by hearing him sing.
'Cause I'm here for you
Please don't walk away and
Please tell me you'll stay...'
From there, Rai decided to take off his earphone and put it on the table. The song just went really loud that he can still hear it clearly even if he's not wearing his earphones any longer. He just let the song play until it ended as well.
Later then, there was a soft knocks on Rai's door and it was Frankenstein. The loyal servant told the Noblesse that the human children finally arrived and are know excited to go to their music room downstairs and have some fun with all of them. Ever since Sui sang the 'Lionheart' by Demi Lovato, it made them more excited to hang out with them. Or is just because of the Karaoke?
Rai stood up and left his cellphone on the table. He went to the living area where the children were together with the younger nobles, the three enhanced humans and the Lord Raskrea.
Frankenstein glanced at the three enhanced humans and nodded. This indicates them to escort everyone downstairs.
"So, Rai.. What's up? Did you like the ones I sent you?" Shinwoo asked wearing his brightest grin.
"...it was loud." Rai replied as they all continued to walk.
"H-huh? But they're all cool, right?" Shinwoo asked persistently.
"...anyway, are you ready to sing? Kyaa~ hey, guys, Rai will sing for us today!" Shinwoo exclaimed.
Wh-what? Unbelievable! No, no no no no. Don't let my Master do such a thing!
Before anything goes out of hand, Frankenstein must do something!
"Ah, Shinwoo.. I th-" Frankenstein said but he got interrupted. Plus Shinwoo didn't heard him.
"...okay, Rai, today, I am your fan boy. You're gonna sing 'Your Guardian Angel' for us, right? Man! That would be so cool!" the super-excited Shinwoo continued. He even clenched his hand closer to him and beamed at the Noblesse.
As much as Rai wanted to back out, it was too late. They're all now in the music room and the human children are already browsing for their chosen songs.
Rai looked at Frankenstein. A look that clearly needs a help. Like the look when he was asked by Raskrea about how long he waited for his ramen to grow.
"Do not worry, Master." Frankenstein said in Lukedonia language.
Everyone took their seats except M21. He was the first one to sing before the human children, it was their game agreement that he didn't actually agreed to. But M21 didn't have a choice, he never wanted to sing but he don't want to disappoint the children as well.
M21 sighed heavily and took the microphone. He stood in front of the music machine without looking on everyone.
I would rather get killed than doing this. This is... sooooo embarrasing! It's all my fault that I lost in that stupid board game!
Few moments passed, M21 finally had his chosen song and is now ready to sing. He chose the "Gemini" by Sponge Cola.
As M21 started and kept on singing, Yuna blushed fiercely that could almost put a tomato in shame.
"Hm? O-oh my gosh! A-are you okay, Yuna? Your face is so red!" Sui said while tapping Yuna's forehead.
"I-I'm fine. Really. I-it was just.. I accidentally ate s-something spicy earlier! Y-yeah! That's it, I'm fine. Really! Don't worry." Yuna explained.
"D- do you need something? W-water? I'll go get you a glass of water." Regis offered. Obviously, he freaked out as well right after hearing Sui.
For they're all just sitting on one row behind the Lord Raskrea and the Noblesse's seat.
"I'm fine, really. Don't worry." Yuna said as she gestured her hands refraining Regis to stand up to get her a drink.
When M21 was finished singing, he awkwardly excused himself and wanted to go out, unfortunately, Frankenstein didn't let him.
"It would be a shame that the children are having fun and you are sulking at the corner just because you lost on a game and they made you sing." Frankenstein said with an insulting and annoying smirk that M21 had ever seen.
Ugh! Fine! I'll stay, just wipe off that damn smirk already. tsk! This is more annoying.
M21 clenched his hand in defeat. Really, his own provoking skill is beyond nothingness compared to Frankenstein's.
Few moments later, the next song is ready. It's Shinwoo and Ikhan's turn to sing and they chose the 'I Miss You' by Blink 182.
The two boys stood in front of them and are now ready to sing. Like they really prepared themselves for this moment.
"Rai, you're next, okay?" Shinwoo confidently said and started to sing.
From the first stanza, Shinwoo and Ikhan's harmony was just right. They almost sound like the original artist but the difference is just they're laughing when each one of them goes off the key.
And as for their performance, they owned the stage like real rockstars and rocked everyone but they still got a low score. At least they really had a lot of fun.
"Hey, Rai. Come on, don't just sit there. It's now your turn!" Shinwoo called. Still standing on the stage.
Everyone widened their eyes when they saw Rai slowly standing.
"Ah, My lord... You don't have to do this..." Frankenstein worriedly said while still using the Lukedonia language.
But Rai was already at stage and Shinwoo just gave him the microphone. Rai's face looked so pale and terrified.
"Just tell us when you're ready..." Shinwoo said as he selected the song he's been saying ever since they came.
"...don't worry, we'll help you. We'll sing together!" Ikhan continued and smiled brightly at the Noblesse.
Well, these kids wouldn't harm him just by singing unlike when they're playing Counter Strike, right?
Rai took a glance at everyone and finally nodded to Shinwoo. The music started and the lyrics flashed on the screen. Rai remembered its tune and he gracefully sang all by himself while Shinwoo and Ikhan made themselves as the second voices.
When the notes went higher, the two human young boys dueted with Rai with all their heart. They finally know when to give each other's line and when to sing as one without ruining their harmony.
Rai:
'Cause I'm here for you"
Shinwoo:
Please don't walk away and
Rai, Shinwoo and Ikhan:
Please tell me you'll stay,
Shinwoo and Ikhan:
whoa, stay, whoaaa
Rai, Shinwoo and Ikhan:
Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be okay
Though my skies are turning gray
Shinwoo:
(gray)'
Rai, Shinwoo and Ikhan:
'I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven'
"Wow. Finally, they're serious..." Sui said as she kept on watching her three male friends on the stage. But she's only reffering to Shinwoo and Ikhan.
"Yeah, they should sing properly as well so Rai wouldn't feel awkward while on stage." Yuna replied.
The song ended and everyone was surprised when they saw the score. It was all perfect.
Shinwoo and Ikhan suddenly ran wild while their audience gave them a round of applause. Tao popped the confetti popper and clapped his hands as loud as he could. But since they're still with Frankenstein, he's doomed. He just made a mess and the agreement was just let the children sing, not to make a mess.
Well, Frankenstein should acknowledge his Master's magnificent performance first. His dark spear's wrath can kill Tao later when no one's around.
"This is the best weekend ever! You guys are amazing! Specially you, Rai." Sui proudfully said.
"See? I knew you could sing. Let's do it again some time." Shinwoo followed.
Rai didn't say a word, he just took a glance at Shinwoo and smiled.
Singing with the children was actually fun, but once is enough. He would rather just watch the children have a good time. That is more enjoyable than making him sing.
A/N: Thank you an-earl! ^^ *sigh* okay, Frankenstein-nim, I am now ready to die. XD
Chibi fan art of Rai doing the concert here:
chengsandagan111 dot deviantart dot com/ art/ Rai- my- concert- king- 549154861
