The Lone Musician
Chapter Two – Bound
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. Lazul is mine though. She came to me in a dream… I also don't like lawyers… They scare me. Just like the clowns and fat squirrels that live under my bed… *shifts eyes*
A/N: Sorry that this post took so long. Homework and depression keep me at bay. I hope to write as much as I can before I go on my trips. I'm going to the East Coast! *crappy background music starts playing*
I'm going to city of lights! And to the cream cheese factory! And I might even meet two of my favorite authors here on ff.net.
Chibilinnet and LilSheepi…
I'm covered in paint, so I better post this now… ENJOY!
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Dante paced around the stage. She had dropped this girl he barely knew at the hospital and he was worried sick. Literally. He felt like puking up his guts everywhere when he thought about it. He suppressed the urge though. He felt a hand touch his shoulder and he jumped, turning around to see Lucia. She smiled, but it soon faded.
" Who was that girl?" she asked, concern written on her tanned features. Dante sighed and grinned slightly at his friend.
" I ran into her earlier in the halls. She seems to be an auditioner for tomorrow... But in her current state, she's not going anywhere for awhile..." Dante muttered, sitting down on one of the amps. Lucia head dropped slightly.
" We can check up on her from time to time and make sure she gets into the auditions before we make a final decision." she said, smiling brightly at her friend. Dante smiled back, glad he had a loyal friend he could talk to. Well, Mundus was a loyal friend, but he got stoned and wasted all of the time, so he really wasn't the listening type. He chuckled at the thought of Mundus acting like Sigmund Froid (Tell me if I spelled that right! _). That would be the day. He decided he'd check the hospital tomorrow to see how long she was due in.
" What do you mean that's not a cat? If that's not a cat, I don't know what is!" yelled Mundus behind them, pointing at a broken microphone on the ground, shot glass in hand. Lucia and Dante couldn't help but break out into laughter as they saw their friend completely proven wrong.
" I guess he doesn't know what a cat is!" Lucia said, loud enough for Mundus to hear.
" Just you wait, Lucia! I'll kill yoooouuuu!!!" Mundus slurred. Lucia broke off into giggles again. Dante thoughts traveled back to the girl.
'She said her name was Lazul...?' he thought. Carried away in his own mind, Dante thought about that girl. She's was barely younger than him. He had dropped out due to the fact he was "special". Actually, he learned a lot when he was younger and it all stuck, so he didn't bother finishing highschool or going to college for that matter. He started his career in music just last year, where he had started the band with Lucia and Mundus...
They had these same auditions for a vocalist. This girl named Trish got the job because she was all that bad sounding and wasn't AS tone deaf as the rest of the auditioners. She wore the same thing every time he saw her, same perfume, same ugly blonde hair, same stupid outfit, same- Well, you get the idea. And the worst thing was: SHE WAS ATTRACTED TO HIM! He drove him insane just thinking about her and hersluttiness. Was it even POSSIBLE to be that stupid? He pushed the thoughts out of his mind and focused back to Lazul. She was pretty normal. Her hair was a dark, dark brown framed her face with shimmering brownish green eyes. Her body wasn't slender, but she looked strong enough to take care of herself, but was slim as it stood. From how he saw it, she was actually beautiful. AAHHHH! What was he thinking?! BAD DANTE!! BAD BAD BAD!!!
" Hey Dante! Our set is up! C'MON!" yelled Mundus across the room, next to a bucket in the corner. Dante pulled himself away from his thoughts and smiled, standing up grabbing his guitar and finding that place at the mic awaiting him as usual. He nodded to his bassist and drummer and the concert was on.
Lazul opened her eyes, focusing on the figures next to her. A white blur and a larger blur that seemed red.
"Hm... So you're finally awake..." the white blur muttered.
" 'Bout time Lazul! The band and I were getting worried!" muttered the red blur. Her vision focus to see a docter and a girl with bright red hair, smirking.
"Um, may I be one to ask what the heck happened to me?" she asked quietly examining she surroundings. She was obviously in a hospital. Her dorm was NEVER this bright. She squinted her eyes.
"You're leaving the hospital... That's what! Dante has been worried SICK!" the redhead announced, throwing my clothes at me. I felt good enough, so I started to get changed.
"Ms. Get-Your-Butt-Outta-The-Hospital I presume?" Lazul mumbled, pulling her shirt over her head. The redhead nodded knowing.
"Sorry... I'm just a in a little bit of a hurry... The name's Lucia. I'm the bassist for the Devil May Cry. You'll meet Mundus, the drummer, at the audition..." she said, smiling at her, despite the fact she was nervous around people.
" Wait! Hold the phone! The audition? I thought I'd missed it!" Lazul said, tying the knot tighter on her sneakers. Lucia nodded.
"You did! But we didn't finish our decision. Dante INSISTED we hear you first."
Lazul smiled. This one wasn't fake.
"I appreciate it..."
The two girls left the hospital, Lazul's arm bandaged up pretty well. Lucia lead a pretty good conversation with the highschooler about government and their stupid excuse to bomb Iraq. Lazul began to laugh actually as each detail on the presidential stupidity was described. Lazul began to explain her view of politics, fitting into what was being said by Lucia. The two thought this was just the being of a beautiful friendship. They collapsed into the car and drove away to the apartment where Dante and Mundus anxiously awaited their return.
Dante paced around the living room, quietly muttering to himself. Mundus sat at his drums, wanting to hear this "great musician" Dante had been going on about all week. Mundus was pretty entertained with the deleted scenes from Legally Blonde though, so he didn't mind the wait.
Soon, Lucia entered, followed by one of THE most beautiful girls Mundus had ever laid eyes on. He quickly stood up and bowed to her in a welcoming manner. Lucia sighed.
" Nice try, Mundo ol' pal... But you're not scoring with this one. I'm sure." Lucia said, Dante slowing walking over to them.
" I see you're better Lazul! Good to see you again!" Dante announced, smiling at Lazul brightly. Lazul couldn't hide the reflexive pink tint that began to shroud her features.
" I appreciate your concern. If it wasn't for you, I'd probably be dead by now..." she muttered quickly, her eyes down cast. Lucia grasped her shoulder and shook her slightly.
" Now... Show us what you can do... Sing us a little somethin', hm?" she said in a comforting tone. Lazul nodded.
" Any requests?" Lazul asked. Mundus let out a snort at the comment.
" How about Can't Help Falling In Love by the Abba Teens?" Mundus suggested. Lazul nodded, knowing the song very well. She had listened to it practically everyday when she was younger. Lazul was placed in front of the group, microphone in front of her. She gulped, nervous. Anxious. What was going to happen if she messed up? She pushed the thoughts aside and took a deep breathe, letting it out with the first note.
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Dante went wide eyed just as she began. Her voice was as beautiful as she was!
He turned to Lucia and Mundus to see, they too, were speechless at this girl's talent.
Lazul looked at them and paused. She had an evil grin planted on her face.
When I think about my life
I wonder if I will survive to live to see 25
Or will I just fall?
Like all my friends, they just keep dying
People 'round me always crying
In this place that I like to call my home
Not everybody knows that everybody goes to a better place
Not everybody knows that everyone could be living their last days
But the hard times will come, and we'll keep movin' on, we're movin' up
Keep movin' on
Out of the blue, Lazul had started into Movin' On by Good Charlotte.
Life, Hope,
Truth,Trust,
Faith, Pride,
Love, Lust,
Pain, Hate,
Lie, Kill,
Laugh, Cry,
Live, Die
Some friends become enemies
Some friends become your family
Make the best with what you're given
This ain't dying
This is living!
And with that, she stopped and smiled to herself, feeling she had served her purpose. She to see the other band members, smiling brightly.
" I must say... Yowza, girl, yo' on FIYAH!!!" Mundus said with a laugh. Lucia nodded in agreement.
" Out of all the tone deaf freaks I've heard... One: You aren't one of them. Two: You got a gift!" Lucia agreed, smiling.
" I've heard a lot of Sleater Kinney... And Avril Lavigne... But you knocked the wall down!" Dante yelled, happy that he found his singer. "You've got the job! No contest! Lazul..."
"Welcome to the Devil May Cry..." she finished, blushing from her compliments.
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What is with me and these cliffhangers? I really want more reviews! R+R! It makes me soooo sad that people don't gimme reviews! T-T
But it's not a requirement for the next chapter. Remember, this was placed off of Sing A Song With Me by cherrymecha
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