Disclaimer: I do not own Warriors! All right belong to Erin Hunter. Or the four people who are Erin Hunter. Which makes it really weird to talk about her in a conversation. Like, "The Erin Hunters are such amazing writers!" What? Anyhow, gone off topic. So, I have read many fics about when the Warriors characters go to school, but none of them go to a special school. So it is now my personal mission to make it so. To avoid confusion, I will now replace their names with human names. Don't worry; my other Warriors story has human names. Enjoy!
Half Moon was walking with her cousin Fallen Leaves when she heard it. At the elite Forest Lake Music Academy, everyone had some form of musical talent. But Half Moon had never heard anyone play the piano like that.
"I'll catch up with you later," she called to Fallen Leaves before darting into the piano room. There, playing the opening chords to Overcome, by Live, was Jayfeather. Jayfeather, with his sandy blond hair and vivid, blind blue eyes, was someone Half Moon considered a friend. They didn't hang out after school or anything, but they chose each other for projects. And then there was that one time when Half Moon thought they had a moment.
"How do you do that?" She blurted out one day in the library. Jayfeather turned his sightless gaze on her.
"Do what?" He asked calmly.
"Read Braille," she explained.
"Well, it's what I'm used to," he answered. "I've never read any other way." Half Moon was beginning to regret asking. How could she be so insensitive? "Here ." Jayfeather took her hand, placing his over it. He guided her to the page she was reading. Half Moon closed her eyes as she felt the cold metal bumps.
"What letter is that?" She asked.
"That, my dear Half Moon, is a 't'," he said with a hint of smile. Jayfeather then went back to reading, leaving Half Moon confused and slightly dizzy.
Now, here he was, playing piano, oblivious to her being there. Just as the words were about to kick in, he stopped.
"Enjoying the show Half Moon?" Jayfeather asked quietly. Half Moon walked forward until she was right next to him.
"Please, don't stop," she begged. Jayfeather shrugged, and started the song again from the beginning. This time, Half Moon joined in.
Even now.
The world is bleeding.
But feeling just fine,
All numb in a castle
Where we're always free to choose,
Never free enough to find.
I wish something would break,
Cuz we're running out of time.
And I am overcome!
Yeah.
I am overcome!
Holy water in my lungs.
I am overcome.
Half Moon gave a start as Jayfeather joined in, his voice lower than her soft soprano.
So drive me out!
Yeah, out to that open field!
Turn the ignition off.
And spin around!
Your help is here.
But I'm parked in this open space!
But locking the gates of love!
And I am overcome!
Yeah.
I am overcome!
Baby.
Holy water in my lungs.
I am overcome.
I am overcome!
Yeah.
I am overcome!
Oh lord!
I am overcome!
Baby.
Holy water in my lungs!
Holy water! Holy water!
I am overcome!
Jayfeather played softly so Half Moon could breathe. He slid over so she could have room to sit down next to him as the song started up again. And once again, he accompanied her.
Beautiful drowning
This beautiful drowning
This holy water!
Holy water
Is in my lungs!
And I am overcome!
I am overcome!
Yeah!
And I! And I! And I am overcome!
I am overcome; lord.
Finally, the song was over. Half Moon sat, so close to Jayfeather, barely breathing.
"I didn't know you could play," she whispered finally.
"Is it that hard to imagine a blind guy playing piano?" He said sarcastically.
"No!" Half Moon cried. "That's not it at all!" Jayfeather laughed, and put his hand on hers.
"Relax Half Moon, I was only kidding," he said with a soft smile. "Actually, I want to ask you something."
"Yeah?" Half Moon couldn't even breathe. Jayfeather rubbed the back of his neck, biting his lip, looking bashful.
"Well… there's this Imagine Dragons concert, and I was wondering… if maybe… you… you know… wanted to go… with me?" Half Moon had to smile at the stumbling, blushing, mumbling Jayfeather.
"I would love that," she said quietly, before pecking him on the cheek and darting out of the room.
