Some time later...
Down in the slums of St. Michael, beggars littered the street like trash. Their ragged brown and yellow clothing were a garish contrast to the grey cobblestone streets and houses. And in the midst, were two boys. One had blonde hair that was straight, red eyes, with a white shirt, black coat and brown trousers with shoes. The other had ruffled brown hair, violet eyes and a grey shirt with a green vest coat, tan shorts and black stockings and brown shoes.
The blonde boy addressed the beggars in front of him in a clear unafraid voice, "Hey all of you lot! If you want work, if your not already too scared to get your hands dirty, then follow me! The name's Vivicar Reed, don't wear it out!"
He then walked back down with the brunette following behind him ("Wait for me, brother!"), as well as the beggars.
A young man with blonde hair in three braids, bright blue eyes, white shirt, blue jacket and black trousers watched the sight, shaking his head.
"Pitiful. Truly pitiful. Where are the leaders of our land? They are the ones who put the people on the streets!" he spat angrily.
The other young man by him, another youth with wild silver hair and darker blue eyes with a grey shirt, grey coat and trousers and shoes looked as well at the people.
"Schniezal is fading fast. He won't last much longer than a week, they say."
The blonde angrily slammed his fist down against the grey stone of a wall.
"How long... how long before judgement day? How long before the anger of the land finally becomes stronger than the fear? How long will it be before the barricades arrive?!" he nearly shouted.
The silver-haired youth shrugged, eyes distant. The blonde frowned at him.
"What's with you, Rai? You're quieter than usual."
Rai shook his head jerkily at that.
"Nothing. It's nothing, Gino."
His friend wouldn't understand even if he told him. He wouldn't understand how all those months ago, he saw an man in an indigo dress coat with yellow sleeves and black trousers and shoes and a lovely young girl with a blue dress and pale pink ruffles sitting on the bench where he normally sat and ate his lunch. He wouldn't understand how looking at her had taken his breath away and filled him with a strange yet wonderful feeling. He wouldn't understand how he sat by her side, separated by her father, who gave him a "don't-even-think-about-it" look before turning to listen to that lovely child of his. He wouldn't understand that Rai didn't care. He wouldn't understand that just sitting there in her presence was enough to to make him the happiest man in the world.
A few moments later, three people came accompanying the two boys. Rai knew who they were. The Reeds used to run an inn, but it fell out of business and they had to leave it. Now, they lived on the streets, using every trick they knew to survive. Rai could name them all: Mr. Diethard Reed, blonde and still looking reasonably healthy and wearing the same clothes as he did before, yet they were in pretty good condition. Kaguya Reed, still more than ahead shorter than him, looking cross, also wearing the same clothing as before. Vivicar Reed, the eldest son who honestly creeped him out. Charles Reed, the youngest child who clung to Vivicar almost like a barnacle.
And Kallen, his best friend. Headstrong, independent Kallen, who wore trousers underneath her dark blue skirt, tied back her chest with bandages under her black short-sleeved shirt and wore her hair spiked at the sides. She may have been young (he was too, but not as young), but she knew her way around. Though they fought quite a bit, the two became fast friends. He was glad to have that kind of relatonship with Kallen
Relationships, especially with family, were an issue with the silver-haired man.
Rai was brought up by his grandfather, since the old man had threatened to disinherit him if his father didn't give him to the grandfather. Rai had spent the majority of his life in distaste of his father until he found out the truth of what his father did for his (Rai's) happiness from one of his father's co-workers. Ashamed of himself and angry with his grandfather, Rai lashed out at the old man, which promoted him to throw Rai out of the house. And that is how he arrived here in the city, living off his wages, housing in a small flat, "plotting" with the other "students", hanging out with Kallen, and being in that young lady's presence
Rai was content with his life and how it was then.
So, Rai is Marius, Gino is Enjolras, V2 or Vivicar as I so colorfully and un-originally named and little Charles zi Brittannia play the joint part of Gavroche, and Schniezal shall play Lamarque, who will not appear int he story.
Rai's back story comes from Marius's back story, his grandpa's a class-S jerk. Also the bench scene came from the book as well, which I thought was totally adorable.
So, two chapters in one day. Shall I shoot for three?