Serenade the Stars - Chapter 1
Summary - Naminé is no normal girl, and with her new life in Radiant Garden High, how will she adjust and what surprises will life bring? OOC Naminé!
Disclaimer - I only own the story.
Starting a new school was an ordeal for any teenager, the worries about making new friends, fitting in and doing well plagued the mind of nearly all the teenagers Naminé knew. Naminé herself, however, was not so worried. Why? She asked herself this regularly and found that she had no answer to such questions. Thinking about a new school was not even a slight concern to her. Her alarm clock read 4:45am, her flight wasn't until 6am. She would arrive there at 11 and check into her dorms by 12, so the brochure said.
Naminé's new school was out of town, her parents who had some wealth to their name had decided to send her to a reputable high school. Not that Twilight Town High was a bad high school, but Mr and Mrs. Lia thought "Radiant Garden Academy" had a much nicer ring to it. Naminé wasn't one to disagree. It was unfortunate that she had to leave behind Olette who had been her friend for many years, but Naminé would be coming back for vacation and they would see each other then.
Throwing her hair over one shoulder while she observed herself, Naminé Lia saw only a younger version of her mother reflected back into the mirror. Delicate pale skin, flowing blonde hair and deep blue eyes. While she was hardly unattractive by any standards, sometimes she wished that she had a more, say, unique face. Was it too bad to want something that wasn't exactly like someone else's?
Checking her hair one last time she stood up to slip into her rather plain uniform. Naminé picked up her black skirt first, it was well made with the soft fabric sliding nicely through her fingers. Slipping it on she found that it clung a bit too tightly for her liking, but at least it was better than the loose skirt of her previous school. Next she put on her shirt which was devoid of any detail, she assumed that was the point as everyone was expected to wear the jumper over the shirt. Said black jumper was sleeveless with a V-neck, with the school logo on the left breast. The 'final touch' so to speak was a black tie. Slipping on a pair of black flats Naminé said goodbye to her room for the last time in a while before descending the stairs to meet her mother and father who were waiting at the bottom with her luggage in hand.
"Honey, are you ready?" Anxiety was present in Mrs. Lia's voice.
"I'll be fine, mom. Are you driving me to the airport, father?" Her father smiled at her, before slipping an arm around her waist and guiding her to the wooden front door.
"Of course I'll be driving you. Your mother has a meeting that she needs to get to otherwise she would be coming too." Naminé's mother sighed from behind her. Giggling softly Naminé embraced her mother. She understood these things, sometimes responsibilities came before personal desires and she couldn't blame her mother for that, after all it was their work that provided her with a comfortable upbringing.
Opening the door ahead of Naminé her father stepped out. She followed him, picking up her hand bag as she left. Only turning back to give her mother a final kiss, he seated herself in the back of the car. Her father drove out of the drive almost immediately.
"You know, that skirt, I don't like it." Her father said, shooting her a steely glare. Natural fatherly instincts, Naminé assumed. "I feel the boys are going to get an eye full. If you get any trouble you ring me immediately, okay?" Giggling Naminé nodded slightly.
"Obviously, I'm aware that you can take care of yourself. I just can't help but worry, you know?" Mr. Lia shot nervous glances between her and the road.
"Dad, I haven't even left Twilight Town yet, you're already worrying about me getting into trouble?" She asked with a mischievous grin. He laughed in reply, muttering something before giving his full attention to the road.
The airport itself was rather large despite the low population of the town, there were several terminals each of which only ever had a queue of one or two families and a group of business men. The terminal Naminé needed was empty except for one red head. He stood at least six feet tall, with a lean frame. His green eyes observed her as she approached. Her father went ahead to check her in, not before shooting the boy a quick glance.
"You're old man, huh?" He asked, his voice was clear with a husky undertone with his lips forming a small smile as he spoke.
"He thinks you'll take one look at my skirt and immediately pin me to the floor and begin having your way with me." The red head recoiled a step in shock at her direct nature, he then burst into laughter.
"You, little lady, may call me Axel. What can I call that... interesting little mouth of yours?" Axel, extended his hand, which she took and shook. It then became apparent to Naminé that he was wearing a uniform similar to hers.
"Naminé, hey, are you going to Radiant Garden High?" She asked, brightening slightly at the potential of making her first friend.
"Yeah, I suppose it's hard to notice with my customized uniform, huh?" Axel flashed his teeth at her before turning on the spot to give her the full view of his outfit which was adorned with rips and tears in certain places.
"You say "customized" I say "mauled by a bear"." Another laugh erupted from the taller.
"I like you, little girl." She hummed in reply. The autocom then announced that their flight was ready to depart. Grabbing her luggage Naminé walked towards the boarding terminal where her dad was waiting with her ticket.
"You take care now, don't forget to call when you get settled." Giving her a kiss and watching her board the plane he waved. Naminé couldn't really tell but it seemed like he was crying a little. The thought gave her a chuckle. Allowing the air hostess to guide her to her seat, Naminé began her essential flight routine.
Step 1: Find eye mask.
Step 2: Sleep.
Naminé awoke from her sleep when she felt someone lingering over her. Lifting up one side of the eye mask she saw the hostess peeking back at her.
"Excuse me Miss, I didn't mean to disturb you but we'll be landing in 5 minutes and I'm required to wake you." Naminé thanked the woman and began to stretch and revive her legs which had gone limp during her rest. Looking around at the passengers of the plane she saw only one. A very spiky mane sticking high above the headrest, Axel. She reminded herself of his name, just in case they spoke more.
The plane landed smoothly, Naminé exited the plane with Axel not far behind. A man wearing a suit approached her.
"Aha, you must be Miss. Lia!" The man said cheerfully, turning to Axel his eyes widened slightly. "Your folder just says.. Axel." Axel grinned sheepishly back, winking slightly at Naminé.
"I shall be driving you to the academy, please follow me." The group entered a polished black car, which sped out of the car park almost immediately leaving Naminé, who had not put her seat belt on yet sprawled on Axel's lap. Pulling herself upright she fastened herself, smiling at Axel for merely having a lap to land in.
5 dangerous minutes later they skidded into the academy gateway, both passengers visibly shook due to the reckless driving of the gentlemen in front. With a grin he turned around.
"Here we are kids! Grab your suitcases and go!" Naminé didn't need to be told twice. Grabbing her hand bag and quickly taking her suitcase from the boot she hobbled in the direction of the main gates. She looked up at her new home for the next few months, it was a grand building with a modern décor, shiny marble glistened from each staircase and pillars stood erect outside the building's front doors. Looking at the information in hand she realized that she had no information on where to go when she actually arrived. Naminé had been told to check in, but where did she need to go? She thought about asking someone, and almost as if her mind had been read there was a tap on her shoulder.
"Hey, gorgeous, you lost?" Naminé's brows furrowed, turning around she could do nothing to hide the pure surprise on her face.
"W-what?" Naminé murmured