Disclaimer: I do not own Diabolik Lovers or its character; that right belongs to Rejet and their team. Nor do I own Fairy Tail or its characters; that right belongs to Hiro Mashima.

Author's Note: n/a

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DEFINITIONS:

Pianissimo is a dynamic instruction in music that tells musicians to play softly or quietly. The dynamic range for a pianissimo passage should be quieter than the piano but louder than pianississimo.

Lento (Italian: 'slow'). A tempo instruction means the music is slow.

Harmony In simple terms, harmony is what occurs when more than one note is played or sung at the same time. This can be as an interval (two notes, also called a dyad) or chords of three or more notes.

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Lucy covered her mouth as she yawned. Her performance had been a hit at the talent show and thoroughly put those girls in their place. Not that she found it satisfying due to circumstances.

However, the downside had been all questions with her rise in popularity. And unwanted attention from certain guys. One was playing close to the boundaries she'd set him even if Lucy could see the struggle to contain themself.

Yet Lucy had been scolded when her father had not only found out about her performance but watched it(thanks to someone illegally recording at the school). It was not harsh, as Lucy saw the deep sadness and longing in his eyes. He missed her mother as much as she did.

"Lucy, I would like to request your presence for lunch."

Lifting her eyes, Lucy stared into the pretentious red gaze of Reiji Sakamaki. She struggled not to roll her eyes at him. He did not seem to get the subtle hint. Slowly, Lucy stood and stared at him.

"I politely refuse your request," She said. She kept her voice soft and polite.

The sour look she got(again) was no surprise. In fact, she was used to it, even numb to it.

"May I inquire as to why?"

Lucy smiled and calmly spoke, "Because I do not like you or your intimidation tactics. The same goes for Ayato, Laito, and Subaru. I find your arrogance disgusting for persons of your lineage you all brag about. Please leave me alone; otherwise, I will file a harassment claim. And I am sure your esteemed father would love that."

The rage that flashed in Reiji's eyes caused Lucy to feel sweat form on her back. But he said nothing and left. The feeling of her legs going soft had Lucy sitting in her desk seat.

Lucy hoped they'd get the hint and leave her alone. Not that it would happen. She could tell each of the Sakamaki boys was used to getting their way. Spoiled brats, a lot of them.

Sighing loudly, Lucy slumped her upper body over her desk. She felt suddenly exhausted and wanted to nap.

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Shuu had heard every word Lucy had spoken. It pleased him greatly. And the pissed-off look on his younger brother's face only brightened his mood. He'd warned Reiji and the others Lucy would not be cowed or coerced by them.

That their usual methods and powers would have no effect.

Leaning against the piano, Shu placed the borrowed violin against his shoulder. His harmonious feelings were soon translated into notes that danced in the air.

This was something he rarely did. He was playing an instrument to sow his mood. In the days following the talent show, Shuu had found himself surprised to be doing more and more. And he also realized it was what Lucy did when she played the piano.

Slowly dragging the bow across the strings, eliciting a high keen as if acknowledging something, Shuu looked at the door to the music room. There stood Lucy, leaning against the door frame. Smiling at her, Shuu continued to play while indicating for her to play the piano.

When she smiled, Shuu knew he had found a way to communicate with her. In a matter of minutes, they played a duet with each other. It created a surprisingly slow and melodious tempo that seemed to blend as if it was the most natural thing.

No words. Just an honest feeling. Shuu felt a peace settle in him he'd not felt in almost a century. Looking at Lucy, bathed in the silver light of the moon and stars, Shuu was glad his head did not beat because it might have stopped at the sight she made.

Lucy, at that moment, was indeed heart-stopping beautiful. And only he got to see her like this.

TBC!