Part Two: Aria

Chapter Two: RockOut Prt. I

AN: I've decided not to keep this chapter TOTALLY in Aria's POV, as if I did, some things wouldn't be as exciting

For the rest of the day, that tiny insignificant detail irritated her. Why would Riley have the same necklace? The exact same necklace?

Over the next week, Aria tried to stealthy acquire knowledge about Riley. She scared her a little, she supposed. Knowing things she shouldn't know, like her name and whatever she was feeling.

Aria had begun to fit in nicely at her new school, her severe superiority helped her settle in some very exclusive cliques, ones that weren't exactly known for being kind.

But her new friends weren't exactly helpful with information concerning the mystery that was Riley. Normally what they said was along these lines.

"Oh? That quiet little freak? She's friends with Imy." And then they would start going on a rant about a girl named Imy Ormond, normally with hints of jealousy.

After a while, Aria had begun abandoning her search. It was probably just a weird coincidence, that's all. She could have found out her name by reading her schedule, and maybe she was just terrible at portraying her feelings. Riley just unnerved her because she didn't like her, and Aria hated knowing that kind of open knowledge.

Besides, she had more important things to do.

Like deciding what she was going to wear tonight.

Ian had asked her to go with him to a club called the RockOut, which was apparently a big thing. Ian had told her that he wanted to go check out a band that he liked, but Aria suspected it was like a date. So naturally, she had to try and look perfect.

Currently, she was holding things up to the mirror in front of her to see how they would look. She had almost gone through her entire closet searching for 'the one.'

Her mom knocked on the door, and slid her head in, "Aria, hun, dinner's ready." She stated.

Aria turned around, "I'll be right down."

Tianna smiled, "All nervous for your big date?"

Aria blushed, "It's not a date." She said, though secretly hoping it was.

Tianna shrugged, "From what you've told me, it sure sounds like a date." She sat on her daughter's bed and grinned, "Don't worry, I won't tell your dad."

Aria sighed and slumped down on the bed next to her, 'I don't know what to wear." She pouted, deliberately changing the subject.

Tianna shrugged, "Something simple always worked for me, occasionally less is more." She slowly stood up, "But I have to run, got to go and pick up Dylan."

Aria sighed and nodded. Dylan was her 5-year-old brother, and a royal pain in the neck. Once Tianna left, Aria continued her search for the perfect outfit.

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Imy sat in the car with her mother as she drove both Imy and Riley to their gig. Riley sat in the back, absentmindedly staring out of the window.

Catty Ormond was definitely a 'cool mom'. She loved the fact that Imy was doing something like joining a band, ("Beats out chess club by a mile!" She would often exclaim) and would basically grant Imy any liberties that she wanted with it. Including hosting rather loud and obnoxious practices in their basement.

"So who's all playing?" She asked.

"Us and Art's band," Stated Imy happily. It was common knowledge throughout school that Imy had started dating Arthur King, as she told anyone who would listen.

It has been almost a month since their last show at the beginning of the year, as neither Riley nor Imy were very excited about repeating what happened last time. They decided to stick to the local scene. Mostly playing at the RockOut but occasionally at La Brea's hangout Planet Bang, or Decca High's club After Hours.

Catty smiled, "Only two? That's good, you'll get longer sets."

Imy nodded, "Perhaps an hour or two, then hang out till it closes."

Catty grinned and looked in her rearview mirror at Riley, "Is it alright with Jimena?" She asked.

Riley nodded, remaining silent.

"Pre show nerves," Imy whispered to her mom, who nodded, aware of Riley's tendencies.

Jimena had explained the case of Catty to both Imy and Riley. It wasn't hard to imagine Imy's surprise when she discovered that Catty was once a Daughter of the Moon herself. Not that she could remember it. As far as she knew, the moon pendant was a family heirloom, Jimena was a good friend from High school, and her husband Kyle was nothing more than a simple painter. In fact, that's how they met. Catty and Kyle's paintings had been on display at the same show.

Riley sighed and looked up at the sky. It wasn't a full moon, nor a dark one. But it was in its waning stage and only a sliver remained. Perhaps tonight wasn't the best time to go out in public?

Though Imy and Riley had been undergoing vigorous practices to fine-tune their gifts with Jimena, Riley highly doubted they would be able to handle a group of Followers, Initiates at that. The only thing they had to their advantage was a quick escape through teleportation. Riley lowered her head, her power was next to useless.

Her thoughts once again drifted towards Aria, the snotty girl with the matching necklace. Riley had mentioned it once to Jimena, but the only answer she got was that Jimena would 'keep a close watch on her.'

"Poor thing," Whispered Catty to Imy, "She hasn't been the same since Cassandra-"

"Mom," Stated Imy in a warning tone.

Riley winced slightly, everyone believed that her mother had run off and left Riley by herself. So naturally, her mother's 'best friend' took her under her wing. It had a shred of truth, Riley had not seen or heard from her mother since that last encounter.

"Well," Said Catty gently, "Here we go, the RockOut."

Imy and Riley got out of the car and gathered their equipment out of the back trunk.

"Thanks for the ride mom," Imy cheered, Riley nodded her head in a gesture of thanks.

Catty smiled, "Knock em dead girls!" she said, honking the horn and driving off.

Imy and Riley looked at each other, "Well the equipment's not going to set itself up." Stated Riley, picking up an amplifier

Imy nodded and followed after her friend.

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Hello all! :) This is a three-part chapter, so I hope you enjoy!

Next Up: Lyrics from a different band arouse suspicions with Riley. Among other things ;)

To the Reviewers:

OoBlack-RoseoO: Thank you for your reviews! My self-esteem was a lifted! Thanks a lot for your fanart too, the Daughters Vs. Followers was the best! Lol as for the names, I actually got the name Twiggy from a Beanie Baby, The Giraffe! For some reason, when I held it I imagined the giraffe with dreads and a rather displeasing attitude, and thus, the OC Twiggy was born. Stanton will be appearing eventually, but trust me, he's not going to be happy : ) PS: Tymmie's hair was described as 'blonde with black roots' lol so I figured he'd go ahead and dye it again!

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CC: Thank you for your review , The case of Riley's necklace will be explained later, don't you worry ;) Sigh, Mostly the reason I DETEST SOTD (BTW its fine if you like them, own opinions) Is that they killed off Chris in book 11 merely for the publicity of the series. As you can see, Kyle's persona is entirely different between books #11 of DOTM and #1 of SOTD, he's the cool mysterious artist in 11, but the uptight worrywart in #1. Also, They aren't even together (Catty N Kyle) in the SOTD books. Catty kills Chris, something our normal and beloved Catty would never do, doesn't shed a tear, and then leaps into the arms of Kyle, who later then ditches him because it's too dangerous? Sigh. In all respects, it was written ok, but I loved Chris N Catty (fav couple) And she just recycles Hector's death scene for him. I mean, if he's older than Maggie, shouldn't he at least get a proper goodbye? Lol thank you for reading that. I love to rant on this subject.

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