Sorry it has been a while. Thanks to those who have reviewed. If you can I would like to know how you like it so far. Opinions are appreciated. Oh and before I forget again the ages are as follows-
Amu-14 grade 9
Ikuto-17 grade11
Kukai-17 grade 11
Nagi-16 grade 11
Tadase-15 grade 9
Yoru-17 finished school
Utau-15 grade 10
Yaya-13 grade 8
Rima-16 grade 10
Kairi-15 grade 12
The Silent Violin
Chapter 11- Dance of the damned
Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. This princess was invited to a ball. She was dressed beautifully and was sure to turn heads. However what the princess did not know was that the night would turn into a nightmare.
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(Outside pov)
Amu was dressed in a dress that was sure to cause envy and want. Of course Yoru had chosen her as well as the dress to do just that. After all his date had to be the best, fore he believed he deserved the best. The fact that Amu had messed up had fallen in his favor and he believed fate was on his side.
Today was the night he would make an announcement that was sure to cause some disagreement. However he was not to be bothered by this. For he knew he could persuade most with his charm and ability to lead. He had after all been waiting for this for over 5 years now.
Tonight everything would finally fall into place, and at the right moment he would do what he felt should be done. He had no idea that tonight would not go as he had thought, not in the least. He had made the mistake often made by humans. He had grown to obtain power and so he did not realize he could lose.
Now people were arriving all dressed in their best. Tadase had left numerous messages on Amu's phone. Snapping his phone closed he pocketed the devices and tried to hide his displeased face. He entered with a fake princely smile on his face.
He was ushered into a large room built just for grand parties such as this. While people mingled happily and played there political games he stood by the refreshment table lost in thought. He did not notice the girls gossiping about how handsome he was. His mind wandered into the past.
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(The past)
A young Tadase had just been sold by his own parents and had arrived at his new owner's house. He was raised to believe people were nothing more than pawns and things. The owner was the former boss of the company he now worked for. He was not like the other children and was kept separate from them.
Until one day when he was allowed to join them. He was introduced to a group of children he was told they were like him and had powers. Monsters are what they were called, just like him. Among the group was a very young girl with strange pink hair.
After some time he learned the girl was named Amu. Amu and him became friends and would always talk about getting married someday. Even when things were hard they stuck together and found comfort in each other. However one day the boss son Yoru came to learn the family business.
At this time Amu was 8 and Tadase was 9 Yoru was 11 and was raised in a strict home. Yoru at first was stuck up and rude, then again both Tadase and Amu were used to this kind of treatment. Tadase was scared of Yoru but Amu never let Yoru get to her. Somewhere along the way Yoru started to feel something towards the young pinkette.
When Tadase realized this he confronted Yoru for the first time. It ended horribly and Tadase was separated from Amu. During this time half of the kids had disappeared. A year later when Amu had turned 9 there was a horrible accident which resulted in her losing her past memories.
What was kept a secret however was that Yoru's father had caused the accident. He did not like his son being so obsessed with a monster. Amu had lost her memory and was fed a lie of a story. She was told she had just arrived and that her parents wanted her to do as she was told.
You see the truth of the matter is Amu's mother had died during child birth, and her father was closer than she or anyone could have ever guessed. Tadase grew cold during his time away from Amu, and Yoru blamed himself for Amu being hurt. He promised to never love Amu or any one if his father allowed Amu to live. This was the beginning of the downfall, Tadase soon learned of the secret.
He used it to get his way and he used it for his own selfish reasons. He had a plan to one day make Amu's his for good and to leave with her. If only he had not allowed his mind to become corrupted. Maybe just maybe his plan wouldn't result in a disaster.
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(Yoru pov)
I stood at the top of the stair case looking out at the guest talking and dancing. I was waiting for Amu and then I would make my entrance. My father was old and today was his birthday everything was perfect. After my public announcement my father would not be able to make a scene.
He would have to wait until the guest all left and once he was alone... he would regret ever hurting Amu. Everything I had done since the accident was just so I could get revenge on my father. In the end he was the true monster and now he would get exactly what he deserved. Only then could I really do the right thing.
I was pulled from my thoughts when I felt a gentle hand on my arm. I turned and was speechless, I knew she would be beautiful, but I never guessed just how much it would affect me. I snapped from my trance when she smiled at me. It was her smile that made me fall for her the first time. I smiled while bowing slightly and kissing her hand.
She giggled and it was music to my ears. "Ready?" she nodded to my question. I took her hand in mines whispered in her ear and then led her down the stair way.
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(Amu pov)
"You look beautiful" Yoru had whispered before he led me down the stairs. I hid my shock and smiled for the guest. Somehow his words brought on a feeling of de javu. I felt something momentarily that I couldn't understand.
His hand felt warm and comfortable in mines. I felt secure, and I didn't understand why but I liked his touch. His hand holding mines felt familure in a way but I couldn't figure out why. I was so lost in confusion I did not notice we had stopped.
"Friends and Family many thanks' for coming. Today we gather to not only celebrate a great man's birthday but also the great he has done for us all." Yoru said while smiling, however I could see the way he clenched his free hand into a fist. I seemed to be the only one to notice this.
"Please enjoy yourselves to the fullest, but first I would like to introduce the lovely lady at my side." He smiled at me and gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. I was so confused and could feel something was off. "This lovely beautiful creature is Amu" He said while putting an arm around me possessively.
I tried to hide my confusion and smiled while curtsying. After Yoru led me to a table and told me to have a seat while he announced his father's entrance. It was only after he brought his father out that I noticed Tadase staring at me. The odd thing was his eyes held sadness and not his usual hard and cold look.
Why was everyone acting so out of character? I couldn't stop wondering what exactly was going on. I failed to notice the man who took a seat next to me until he spoke. "Yoru is very lucky to have such a lovely creature to accompany him."
His voice was filled with disgust and venom despite his words. I looked up to see a man who looked to be in his late 30's. His eyes were a shade darker than my own and he had Carmel colored hair combed neatly to the side. I felt like I knew him somehow yet I didn't have any memory of the man.
"Tell me I am very curious as to why a monster like you is at a civilized party such as this." He smiled and I refused to give him any type of satisfaction. I smiled back at him, this seemed to confuse him. "Why sir, I was wondering the same when I saw you" I said as sweetly as I could.
He scoffed but turned and left. It felt oddly good to make the man back down. I had no clue as to why but I felt a strange hatred from the moment I looked up at him. Shaking my head I waved a waiter down and sipped on the wine glass he offered me.
I was on my third glass when Yoru returned. "May I have this dance Amu?" He asked while offering me his hand. I took his hand and allowed him to guide me to the dance floor.
At first I was nervous but that disappeared as Yoru spun me in circles and led me through the dance. Once again it felt as if this wasn't the first time Yoru and I had been like this. I shook the thought's away it never happened. I would have remembered I told myself.
Before I knew it already an hour had passed and my legs felt tired. Yoru noticed this and led me to the table. He left and came back with some punch he kissed my cheek surprising me then stated he would be back. I noticed Tadase glaring at Yoru while Yoru walked up to the front.
The orchestra silenced immediately as everyone gave him there full attention. "I have an announcement to make." Yoru stated with a serious face. He smiled and his eyes met mine before he looked back to the crowed.
"As leader of the organization I have come to a very important decision." He spoke with authority, and confidence. However it was those things that somehow made my gut twist. Somehow I knew whatever he was planning was going to cause trouble.
`It was then that I realized I was scared for his safety. I shouldn't be but I was, the thing that struck me most was the fact that I wanted to protect him and be in his arms. My head began to pound as a memory hit me like a brick wall. Yoru had been my…
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(Outside pov)
"I have decided that not only will we quite forcing those that work for us to work, but also I wish to marry Amu Hinamori." As soon as Yoru had said this there were murmurs amongst the crowd. Tadase grew furious and acted without thinking. He flew towards Yoru metal glinted in his hands.
A scream was heard coming from a horrified Amu as she flashed to Yoru's side. There was blood however she could not see the wound. That was when she realized that the blood was not Yoru's but Tadase's instead. She gazed at the bleeding Tadase as he stumbled while covered in his own blood.
Every one fled in a panic and then there was only a wounded Tadase, a startled Amu, a stunned Yoru, the founder, and lastly the man from earlier who had spoken to Amu with disgust. The mystery man laughed at Tadase as he struggled to comprehend how this happened. Amu took a step back feeling the hatred take over her as she stared at the man. This was noticed by the man.
"Now Amu dear is that any way to treat your father?" Everyone's eyes widened at this, including Yoru's and the founder himself. "Tsumugu what is the meaning of this?" The founder spoke breaking the silence.
"Just what it seems, I am here to make sure those monsters get what they should." He smiled a wicked smile. "However first I will get rid of you and your son seeing how you seem to have gone soft on those evil creatures. I mean look at this your own son is in love with one."
The man was so busy talking to the founder he failed to notice Tadase had healed himself. He pulled a gun and held it to the founders head. Amu grabbed both Tadase's hand and Yoru's just as the gun went off. Amu flinched as the founders head was now an unrecognizable bloody mess.
Just as Tsumugu turned to point the gun at Yoru Tadase snapped and they vanished. However Tsumugu was unfazed knowing he would find them all. After all he needed to punish his little girl for killing his wife.
Tadase, Yoru, and, Amu had ended up in Tadase's apartment. However Amu held her head in pain. She fell to her knees and screamed right before passing out.
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Ok so next chapter will be up on Saturday however I would love to hear your thoughts before.
