Chapter 4: Questions

The next morning brought an awkward feeling over you. You were a bit embarrassed and a little scared to go to school. But, it was only your third day, and you weren't about to ruin your attendance. You got ready, and headed off to school. Everything would be okay, you told yourself. You had devised a mindset; chatting with Ada would be okay, but if she ever mentioned anything about the Nightrays, just don't listen. It was the perfect plan.

When you arrived, you quickly found Ada, and greeted her;

"Hey Ada! How's it going?"

"Oh, Y/N, hi! I'm good, how are you?" She asked.

"Better than yesterday, thanks." You replied.

"Yeah… what was all that yesterday?"

"Oh, uh, I really dunno, but I'm also really sorry."

"There's no need to apologize."

"But-"

"Really, it's fine."

She said that harshly. It was a type of tone you'd never heard her use before. Maybe this is what she's like, you hadn't known her for a long time yet. Glancing at her again, her smile looked a little forced, what had gotten into her?

"Ada," You asked, "A-Are you alright?"

"Of course I am, Y/N." She replied.

You'd never heard her say your name like that before. It sounded weird like that, no, she sounded weird. You started backing away, and eventually got far enough where you ran to your classroom.

That was odd, you thought, something must've happened. But what…?

Hardly paying attention today, you thought of that the whole class. When the bell sounded and snapped you out of your realm of thought, the Teacher called you over.

"Y/N," He called.

"Yes?" You replied, coming to his desk.

"Lately in class, you've seemed… distant. Is something happening that you want to talk about?" He asked.

"Oh! No, no, it's nothing. I'm still… let's say… adjusting to the new environment." You replied.

"Are you certain?" He asked again.

"Yes, of course."

He then sent you on your way, and you headed to lunch.

You looked around for Ada, but you couldn't find her. You also looked for Elliot, but it also proved pointless. However, you did catch sight of the boy walking with Elliot the other day, so you thought you might as well chat with him.

"Hello~" You greeted with a bright smile.

"Oh… Hi." He replied.

"Um… you were walking with Elliot the other day, weren't you?"

"Oh, yes, you're the young lady that asked us the directions to the auditorium."

"Yeah… ahaha… that was me." You said, as a blush spread across your face.

"Do you need anything?" He asked.

"Well, um, not exactly. I came to chat, I thought I'd talk with you since I'm Elliot's friend, and so are you so, I was just thinking tha-"

"Slow down a little…" He sighed.

"Sorry! A-Are you not his friend? Am I not his friend?" You asked.

"No, no. I'm Elliot's valet. And about you… I've got no idea. You see, my master is arrogant, rather stupid, and doesn't talk much about stuff like that." He explained.

"Oh, um, okay." You laughed.

"If you're looking for Elliot, he's probably in the Music Room playing piano." He quickly added.

"Really!? Thanks!" You shouted, turning to leave, but quickly spinning back around, "Sorry, I didn't ask your name."

"Oh… it's Leo…" He replied.

And with that, you both went your different ways, his to the Cafeteria, yours to the Music Room.

As you approached the Music Room, you didn't hear any music, or sound in general. You started thinking that maybe Leo was wrong. Or maybe you'd just got a little lost. Eventually, you found your destination. As you were about to open the door, you stopped to listen. Well, eavesdrop. There were two arguing voices coming from the room; one male, one female. They were muffled, so you couldn't understand what they were saying, but the volume soon increased. The arguing students were now yelling at one another, and occasionally you could hear a thud or two, indicating some kind of contact.

Suddenly, one of the students stumbled back into the wall at the left of the room that you could see. Your eyes widened, as you immediately knew who it was.

"You and your stupid, stupid pride! I wish you'd just die!" The student yelled.

"A...da…? You gasped, in disbelief, just as the room fell silent.

She turned to you, and her eyes widened. As you observed her, there was a small cut on her chin, and blood trickling from her lips. "Y-Y/N…" She stuttered.

You slowly came in, and your horror intensified as you saw the scene that had unfolded. Sheet music was thrown all around from the Piano's music stand. The Piano itself had been slid across the room, and the bench overturned. The other student in the room was Elliot, who had a small cut on his cheek, and red marks around his neck. His eyes widened when he saw you, and he immediately looked away.

"W-What happened?" You shakily asked.

Silence.

"Guys… what happened?" You repeated.

At the question's repeat, Ada pushed past you, and ran out of the room crying. You then turned towards Elliot.

He remained silent for a long time, and you kept a hopeful gaze that he'd shed some light for you.

"Leo!" He called. At that moment, Leo moved you aside, and entered into the room.

"I've already got you dismissed for today." Leo said.

Elliot was still silent.

"Oh?" Leo commented, "Alright, let's be on our way." He escorted Elliot past you and out of the room, and you were left alone.

What the hell? What happened? Why did this happen? Questions flooded through your head. The Bell rang, as you stood shocked at the events you'd just seen.

"Who… are these people?" You wondered.