Title: Musical Refuge
Author: Suni
Pairing: for now only 3+4/4+3 (slight past 2+Solo)
Rating: PG
Feedback: pretty please (Sunyakiru@hotmail.com)
Warnings: violence, bad language and shounen-ai (oh and punk music ^_~)
Notes: major AU
Disclaimer: Sadly neither the boys nor the songs belong to me. Pity.
The song is 'Medium Unwell' by Mad Caddies from their album 'duck and cover'. I recommend buying it.
(By the way, this takes place roughly two years after the teaser. It's not really important, but will maybe help later on.)
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The sun was shining brightly for the first time this month and everybody seemed to be in good spirits, everbody but one that is.
Duo sountered along the school corridors, his violet eyes were ablaze with unwanted emotion and anger. He was annoyed by the constant argument he had with his friend Quatre and his other band mates.
Ever since his best friend Solo had left the band (and him he added bitter) to go to university, they had been on the search for a new lead singer. The problem was, he didn't want someone new in their midst. He didn't want to replace Solo's position as lead singer, it was...it was like replacing him as a friend and that hurt. Especially since he hadn't made his peace with Solo's leave yet. That they hadn't met anyone with at least remotely as much talent as Solo, didn't make it easier.
Quatre was trying to convince him at the moment of the skills of Jake Neaborne, a red-haired freckled freshman and Duo, who had finally enough, whirled abruptly around to face his best friend.
"No, Quat! No no no! He sure as hell is not what we're searching for. I still don't see why we have to find a new man anyway. We can do without someone else." He added slightly pouting.
The only answer he got from the blonde was a sighted 'Duo', but the lanky teen, that stepped from the shadows and embraced the small Arabian, had something else to say.
"It's true, that Jake is not the ideal candidat for the position, but you have to come to terms with the fact, that we need *someone*."
This time Duo was practically whining, a clear sign that they should change the subject.
"Oh Trowa, not you too. Drop it, ok? We still have much time for this."
The pained look on his friends face made Trowa stop, but the set line of his jar indicated that he was not happy with it. They resumed their rather slow walk to their classes and Duo walked a little before the other two. Partly because he was still a little muffled by the discussion and partly because he wanted to give the two 'lovebirds' a little privacy.
So the two were surprised when they saw the American stop suddenly. The expression on Duo's face was going through a pretty comical change of expression, from bewilderment to understanding to amazement.
Quatre was not sure if he should giggle at the impossible large eyes Duo was making or ask him if everything was OK. Obviously his mother hen instincts prevailed, since he was running towards Duo, Trowa right beside him.
"Duo? What's the matter?"
But Duo didn't even look at them when he answered in a hushed voice. "Hush, Quat. Do you hear that?"
And really, when the other two reached their friend they could make out a voice, quiet because of the distance, drifting through the corridor.
...it comes around when you are least expecting it to strike
it grabs you by the neck
and takes your soul with all its might...
Like one man they run off towards the voice, that grew stronger and louder when they neared their destination, a music room down the corridor.
The deep voice was raw with emotion and even without accompanying instruments the sound was fascinating and drew them to the singer like a sireen's song.
... the voices are haunting me
the fear is here come around and see
no slumber anymore
demons in disguise
knocking at my door
a small piece of advice...
...ignore!
Suddenly the voice stopped and all three could hear someone jumping from the stage in the music room, they had just approached.
As Duo burst through the door he only saw the singer's backside vanishing through the other door.
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So the first chapter is up and I hope you enjoyed it. Please review.
Bye, bye
Suni