And now it's time for Chapter 2!
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1827, Warsaw Conservatory, Poland
Frederic had awoken again, and quickly went to write about the dream that he had… and it wasn't about Allegretto and Polka.
"How are you doing Frederic?" asked Balthazar as he came to greet Frederic again.
"I'm quite fine." said Frederic.
"Did you dream about those people again?" asked Balthazar, actually curious about the situation.
"Yes. I am. It's interesting how this new dream came up all of the sudden; I'm so used to the continuous stories of Allegretto and Polka, but now it's changed since the day before yesterday." stated Frederic.
"Hey, didn't that thing happen on that day?" asked Balthazar.
Frederic looked up from his chair and remembered.
"Yes, I supposed it did start on the night after it happened." said Frederic, as he thought to himself.
"Do you know what' you're going to do about it yet?" asked Balthazar.
"Not yet." simply stated Frederic.
"Hmm… did you think maybe the events are connected." said Balthazar.
"Maybe, maybe not. We'll just have to sit and find out, now won't we." said Frederic.
"Ok, but you continue to think about it, because you need to decide before you turn eighteen. Ten days until your birthday, correct?" asked Balthazar.
"That is correct." said Frederic.
"Well, I'll leave you to your writing; enjoy this dream your having!"
Balthazar went back to the room and Frederic quickly went back to writing about the events that had occurred in his new found dream…
The continent of Resonance, in the Castle of Resonance
In the castle sat nine people at a table. Four on each side, and one at the end. Each a member of this group that wanted to achieve the same goal; to make an end to the war. They wanted to find a way so that they could defeat the other continent of the world, Minuet. These two continents were at war, and it needed to end. With the help of the king, the eight others joined him and they formed together in order to find a way to end this war and save their people. They were known as the Nonet. They wanted the other continent to fall; by any means necessary. Sitting at the table was the king, Xylophone (Prefers Xyl for short.) . The others that sat at the table were Fiddle, Violin, Cello, Sitar, Bassoon, Saxophone, Clarinet, and Ocarina. They prefer, Fido, Lin, Ella, Si (Pronounced Sai), Bass, Sax, Claire, and Rina, respectively. They continued their plans as normal.
"So, was the relic located yet?" asked Xyl.
"No sire, we've been searching everywhere, though. Not only that, but there's news that she has been moved to a different area." said Fido.
"Really?"
"Yes sire, we also have reason to believe that the relic is somewhere on the continent of Minuet." said Lin.
"Well, get looking."
"There's more to it than that, sire." said Ella.
"And what would that be?"
"The girl, Cadenza. It would appear that she has begun to hang out with a boy by the name of 'Obbligato.' They are now in the town of Vivace and commonly go into a place called A Cappella forest." said Si.
"I see… have you searched this forest yet?"
"No." said Bass.
"Well, I would suggest you get looking."
"I'll go." said Sax.
"Ok Sax, and while your at it, capture the girl and get rid of the boy."
"Why do you want the boy dead?" asked Claire.
Xyl thought about the question for a bit.
"There's something about him; I just get this feeling that he'll be a pain. He needs to be dealt with. Go now, Sax."
"As you wish, Xylophone." said Sax as he left.
The rest of the group held their breath; they knew Sax was the only one brave enough to speak the King's full first name. Normally, he would have them killed, but Sax was a special case. Soon, Sax left the room.
"Why don't you have him killed if you know he's a traitor?" asked Rina.
"We have to catch him in the act of betrayal; if we don't then we'll look bad in front of the continent." said the King.
"But what of the other things we did already?" asked Claire.
"Claire, for questioning my ways, you may got after Sax and end him if he's caught." said the King.
"Yes, my lord." said Claire.
She bowed as she left the room and planned to leave the day after Sax leaves.
Months later, A Cappella Forest
"Hey Cadenza, do you mind if I ask you something?" asked Obbligato as they did their daily walk in the forest.
"And what would that be, Obbligato?" asked Cadenza.
"Did you ever get this feeling… as if we've known each other before?" asked Obbligato.
Cadenza simply smiled at him.
"What is it? Do you think I'm crazy?" asked Obbligato.
"No, I'm just smiling, because I had that feeling as well. Like we've known each other for a very long time. Even though I only met you a few months ago. I also got the same feeling with Rococo." said Cadenza.
This was a shot to the heart for Obbligato; ever sense he laid eyes on Cadenza, it was as if his heart called out to her; as if he had known he before. He was hoping that would be a connection that only him and her shared.
"I'm sorry." said Cadenza.
"Huh?" asked Obbligato.
"I know it must be hard for you. Being life friends with Rococo, then he moves away and now you won't be able to see him for a long time." said Cadenza.
Obbligato continued to look sad. He just stared at the ground, still wondering about things. Then, he felt two arms come around him.
"Don't worry about it. You'll be ok…"
They sat in silence for a few seconds.
"Oh." said Cadenza, sounding kind of worried.
"What is it?" asked Obbligato.
"It's just… you have this grey hair on the back of your head." said Cadenza.
"What? Yeah, whatever!" said Obbligato, unbelievingly.
Cadenza then pulled the hair and showed it to Obbligato.
"Are you stressed? Because that could cause grey hair." said Cadenza, smiling at him.
"Not even!" said Obbligato.
The two sat there for a bit.
"Well, my dad's going to worry. I'm going to go head up and have lunch. I'll meet up with you later, Obbligato." shouted Cadenza, as she headed back down the path.
As Obbligato watched Cadenza walk away, he noticed that one of her hair's was actually blond. He thought about it for a bit, but then his thoughts drifted to what had just happened. Did she actually hug him? Does that mean she feels the same way he feels about her? He had to do something. That was for sure. He needed to think of a way to express his feelings for Cadenza. He then felt a strange presence in the area. Obbligato turned around to see a man standing in front of him. He held a large sword, with what looked like brass instrument parts for the handle.
"I was sent here for the girl. The one known as Cadenza." said the man.
"Umm… you see, she's kind of my friend, so I think that I can't let you talk to her." said Obbligato.
"Very well. Have it your way." said the man, pulling forth his weapon.
Obbligato drew out his sword and ran up to the man. He slashed at him and manage to get a slight cut on the man's leg.
"You don't play around, do you?" asked the man.
"Not at all!" shouted Obbligato, as he jumped for another attack.
"Sun Slash!" yelled Obbligato.
The man stood for a bit. He was stunned. As the boy attack, he saw him turn into another person for a split second. A boy wearing a blue vest, white undershirt, and grayish hair attack.
"Allegretto?" asked the man.
Obbligato stood still. This name felt important to him, but he didn't know why.
"Who are you?" asked Obbligato.
"I am Sax. I was sent here to capture Cadenza… but really I'm a spy. You need to follow me. I know somewhere safe we can go." said Sax.
"NO FREAKING WAY!" shouted Obbligato.
Sax looked back at him curiously.
"You just came in here, trying to capture my friend and kill me and you think that I'll just instantly believe you and do whatever you want me to do? The world doesn't work like that, buddy!" shouted Obbligato.
Cadenza came walking back down.
"I think we should believe him. Something's telling me that he's… an old friend of mine." said Cadenza.
"Have you ever met him?" asked Obbligato.
"Not a day in my life. Let's go with him." said Cadenza.
Sax nodded and Cadenza followed after him. Obbligato sighed and decided to follow them as well; there was no way that he was going to let Cadenza get hurt and he would stop Sax if he tried anything funny.
"Hold it."
"What now?" asked Sax.
They group turned to see a girl with green hair walking towards them.
"Claire? What are you doing here?" asked Sax.
"Lord Xyl sent me after you." said Claire.
Sax smiled.
"I take it he knows that I'm a spy." said Sax.
"Yes… he does." said Claire.
"Does he know that you're a spy too?" asked Sax.
"I believe so. I could've sworn he began to speak about me as I walked out the door as well. We need to do something, and fast. We need to find the relic." said Claire.
"Relic?" asked Obbligato.
"Yes. We'll fill you in on it after we find the relic." said Claire.
"What do you want us to do?" asked Cadenza.
"Just live in your village as normal. I'll be going out to a town elsewhere. Claire will look for the relic in the forest. We advice that you don't leave the A Cappella Forest trail until you have consent from us. Understood?" stated Sax.
"Yes." said Cadenza.
"Fine, on one condition." said Obbligato.
"What would that be?" asked Sax.
"While your out, you need to find my friend. His name is Rococo. Once you find him and bring him here, then I'll trust you." said Obbligato.
"Will you do what I say without question?" asked Sax.
"Yes."
"Fine. Fair enough."
The two then headed in different directions and Cadenza and Obbligato headed back to the village. As they walked, Cadenza looked confused about something.
"What is it?" asked Obbligato.
"…The grey hair is back." said Cadenza.
"What?" asked Obbligato.
"Yes… here." she plucked the hair from his head and showed him.
"But… what could this be?" asked Obbligato.
"I don't know. But while I was at my house, I noticed I had a blond hair. I plucked it, but a few minutes later, it was back." said Cadenza.
"Hmm… I guess it's just best not to worry about it write now." said Obbligato.
"Fair enough." said Cadenza.
The two then walked back up the steps to their town.
Hmm… Who can figure out what going on in the story? Review please, that way I can improve my story! I'm open for advice anytime!