A/N: Now in this chapter, it's practically the very first musical chapter. Vincent will get to see and meet Lucrecia for the very first time. Now before you say anything about what will happen in this chapter, in the game it never really revealed how Lucrecia became a scientist or an assisstant. And she had to have a beginning so this where it started first.
Chapter 2.
Vincent was walking down the hall taking a good look around as he went. Dariel had called him early in the morning telling him that President Shinra was holding a meeting and he wanted all of the Turks there. All of them that had been to the mission. So there he was heading towards the meeting room.
He was walking down the hall towards the room when he spotted Dariel. He smiled as he approached. "Good morning, Dariel." He said. Dariel turned around and smiled seeing that it was Vincent. "Ah, Vincent. Morning. Feel much better since last night?" He asked. Vincent nodded. "Just a little. How are you? Did the meeting start yet?" He asked. Dariel shook his head. "I'm fine and no. Not yet. Your on time. That's great actually. It proves that you are devoted to your work and responcibility." He said. Vincent nodded. "I will do my best as much as I can, sir." He said. Dariel laughed lightly. "Well, don't over do it. You might just push me right out of my job because on how good you are." He joked. Vincent laughed with a blush. "I could never live up to that, Dariel. There's no way I could catch up to you anyways." He said. Dariel shook his head looking smug. "Anyway, let's get in there and wait for the big bad wolf." He said. Vincent nodded with a big smile.
They didn't have to wait too long. Everyone had showed up and President Shinra was congradulating everyone of them. "You all did a bang up job. No one expects us at all. As a reward, your all free of work tonight. We are having a big celebration at Honeybee Theatre." President Shinra said. Everyone but Vincent cheered. Vincent looked clueless. He never heard of the Honeybee Theatre before. Why did the other guys look so….smug and lustful. Dariel had seen the look on Vincent's face and started to laugh.
As soon as everyone was excused, Dariel pulled Vincent with him down the hall. "You've never heard of the famous Honeybee Theatre, have you?" He asked as if it was obvious. Vincent shook his head. "No. Not really. Is it some kind of movie theatre or play house?" He asked. Dariel grinned mischievously. "Well, sort of. Actually, it's a night club you could say. Sometimes the Loveless is played there. It's a nightclub, dancehall, theatre, whatever you want to call it. It's owned by Don Zidler. Some say it's a kingdom of night-time pleasures." He said giving Vincent a wink.
Vincent blinked now looking nervous. "Your…..your not serious, are you? Is that what this type of place is?" He asked. Dariel glanced at Vincent with a smug smile. "Yep. That's what it is. Why? You shy for lovely ladies?" he asked. Vincent looked away and Dariel laughed. "Oh my god. You are, aren't you? You're the shy guy type, aren't you?" He asked. Vincent scratched his head. "Well…..let's just say I'm not that kind of guy. And I've never had a girl before. I've been interested in becoming a Turk too much that I've never had time for girls." He said.
Dariel laughed patting Vincent's back. "Ah, don't worry, Vinnie. You're a handsome fella. The girls will be begging for your attention tonight." He said. Vincent nervously laughed. "There's a problem, Dariel. I don't know how to act in front of girls." He muttered. Dariel just smirked. "Ah, don't worry about it. Just talk to them, that's all you have to do. If you don't want to do anything tonight, you can just watch the show they perform. Some of the Underworld's best singers, dancers and actresses work at the Theatre. Plus it's got the best drinks you'll ever find." He said. Vincent swallowed hard. This was not going to be pretty.
That night, Vincent was wearing a black outfit. Dariel suggested that he looked like a rich guy because that was what attracted the Honeybees, what Dariel called them, the most. Vincent wasn't sure he wanted to attract any girl. He was definitely the shy type and he had zero experience with females. He even said that to Dariel but of course he didn't listen. "Vince, my friend. You are going to the theatre with me and you are going to enjoy yourself. Don't be such a stiff." He said. So Vincent stopped arguing. He was dressed in black pants and black button up silk shirt. He also wore a black over coat that buttoned up. He was ready to woo the ladies. Dariel picked him up and they both drove there.
The Honeybee Theatre was in the Sector Six Slums. It was the largest building through out all of the Slums. But that was because so many men usually came. And very few times women would show up just for the men that worked there. The building was highly decorated in lights and had a few tower looking rooms. It could have been a castle but then again it didn't have the actual magestic look to look like a castle. There were men standing outside the doors waiting. It looked like they arrived on time before it actually opened.
Vincent climbed out and looked around. Dariel did the same. "Hm. Looks like it's going to be a full house tonight. I wonder why." He said. He closed his door and the two began walking towards the lines. Dariel and Vincent stepped up to a man that was waiting. "Excuse me, do you know what is going on tonight?" Dariel asked. The man turned around looking straight at the two. He let out a sharp gasp of shock when he saw Dariel. "Dariel Toulouse! You're the Leader of the Turks, aren't you!" He asked surprised. Dariel smiled and nodded. "Yeah. I am. Now please answer the question." He said calmly.
The man looked very afraid. "Uh….why is it so full? Oh, it's because Lucrecia is singing tonight. She's performing tonight and so everyone wanted to be here." He said. That had sparked up Vincent's attention. That name. It sounded so angelic. Who was this Lucrecia? Apparantly she was very popular because even Dariel looked interested. "Ah, Lucrecia. The Rose of the Honeybees. Thank you, kind sir." He said. He looked at Vincent. "We're to meet the others over in the corner. The Turks always goes in together." He said. Vincent nodded and followed Dariel towards the back.
The other Turks were waiting. Some were laughing mirthlessly that it made Vincent think not so nice words. There was another group standing not too far away. It had definitely caught Vincent's attention. In the middle of the group stood a man. He was about Vincent's age maybe older. He had black shoulder length hair and a small goatee. He wore a dark suit with a long white lab coat. There was some wire rimmed glasses on the end of his nose.
"Dariel, who's that?" Vincent asked nodding towards the man. Dariel turned around and looked. He swore under his breath. "It's Hojo of ShinRa! What the hell is he doing here!" he hissed. Vincent looked at him. The other Turks had heard what Dariel said and turned around. "Aw, shit! Hojo's here!" Rodger moaned. Vincent looked at him. "Why? What's wrong with him?" He asked. Dariel snorted. "Everything. Almost every single lady likes that guy. They probably like him for his money. He's the second most respected Scientist. The first is Professor Gast. Hojo's got a bad rept though. He has a nasty temper that would flare up and he likes performing experiments all the time. He is totally into science. If Hojo wasn't working for ShinRa and the one of the most important men on the Planet, I'd put a bullet through his head." He whispered to Vincent.
The others nodded in agreement. "The prob is, Vinnie, my man. Is Hojo has that type of charisma that attracts the ladies. So if he's here, don't expect to get much attention from the ladies. They'll all be swarming around Hojo." The Turk called Satie said. Vincent tilted his head trying to get a better look at this Hojo. Hojo wasn't even attractive. He was very nerdy looking. Yeah, he had this good looking side but with the look he had plastered on his face, he looked ugly.
Finally the doors opened and no one was allowed in until the most important people went in first. Which was Hojo and his crew. Then the Turks were allowed in next. The rest came after them. The Turks sat theirselves in a large table next to Hojo's group. Vincent was sitting the closest to the scientist but they never paid any attention to each other. Everyone's eyes were on the gorgeous women that were dancing around in the room. Vincent was clearly stunned. These women were some of the most beautiful women he had ever seen. And all of them were in costumes. Some were dressed these really skimpy outfits that made them look like bees. Some were dressed in colorful dresses that made them look like flowers. There was one man who was dressed the fanciest. He was dressed like a king. Don Zidler.
"That's Don Zidler. He's the owner of the theatre and of Wall Street. He's a pimp and owns the girls." Dariel whispered to Vincent. Vincent nodded. His attention went back to the girls. Some were dancing around the rich folk. Some were already around Hojo. And some were around the Turks. Vincent swallowed hard when a dancer straddled his lap and put her arms around his neck. "Well, ain't ya a handsome fellow? You look like fun." She said sweetly. Vincent was blushing crimsom. Dariel laughed as he had his arm around one dancer. "Conny, this is Vincent. He's new in Midgar. One the new Turks. Treat him nicely, girl." He said. Conny smiled sweetly. "Oh, don't worry, Dariel. He's going to fit in quite nicely. Any one of us, dancers would love to spend time with this one." She said mischievously.
Vincent rubbed the back of his head. "Uh….." He tried to say something but he couldn't. Dariel laughed and shook his head. "Conny, he's one those shy types. You better find someone else." He said coming to Vincent's rescue. Conny just giggled and climbed off Vincent's lap going to tease another guy. Vincent looked at Dariel. "Thanks." He muttered. Dariel nodded with a laugh.
The singers were singing and dancing around the room. It was full of music. Everyone was enjoying theirselves. Even Vincent. He was so amazed on how talented the girls were. They were the best dancers, singers and actresses he had ever seen. The music was loud enough for everyone. It was hard to talk to someone sitting next to you. Vincent glanced over at Hojo a few times, Hojo was clearly into the conversation he was having with Don Zidler. He was looking very amused and satisfied.
Vincent tore his eyes off of them returning to the many performances that was going on. Some of the dancers were dancing with the guests. A few times Vincent was asked to dance with but he turned them down but it was no skin off the dancers' knees. They just shrugged and went to bother someone else. Dariel would end up sticking up for Vincent because the other Turks would rush him and demand why he didn't want the attention. "Leave him the hell alone, Denders!" Dariel yelled at one of the older Turks. "But…." Denders was saying. Dariel rose his eyebrow in a threatening way. "If he doesn't want to dance with one of the ladies, then he doesn't have to! God, people! Just leave Vince alone!" He ordered. Vincent was blushing.
"Sorry, Dariel, for being such trouble. Maybe I should get out of here." He said starting to stand but Dariel grabbed his arm. "Ah, ah. Just a sec, Valentine. Your not leaving until you've at least seen Lucrecia's performance." He said pulling him back down. Vincent glanced at him. "Who's this Lucrecia anyway? Is she this popular?" he asked. Dariel snorted taking a drink. "Hell yeah, she is. She's probably one of the most beautiful woman in the world. She's very talented too. She can sing, dance, act, and her favorite hobby is science. I heard she wants to become a Scientist for ShinRa. That's probably what Hojo's doing here." He said looking towards the scientist talking to Don Zidler. Vincent looked over at Hojo.
Suddenly the music shut off and the lights went black. Only dim lights. Everyone settled down immediately. Some were whispering excitedly. Vincent looked surprised. "What's going on?" He asked. Dariel slyly sipped his drink. "It's time for the Rose to come out." He muttered to Vincent. Just then a swing was coming out from a hole in the ceiling. A gorgeous young lady was sitting on the swing looking very elegant. There was several gasps and excited whispers breaking out. One of the gaspers was Vincent. He had never seen such a beautiful woman like this one.
The girl had gorgeous brown hair that was decorated with tiny flowers and white beads. She wore a elegant wine red dress. She had light make up on. Yet the reddest, most lushest lips Vincent had ever seen. This woman, Lucrecia, had Vincent's heart pounding already just by the sight of her. And the voice that just came from her…..it made his head feel light headed. This woman could sing like an angel.
"The French are glad to die for love…."
Vincent's mouth felt dry and he became very speechless. Dariel grinned seeing the look on his face. "So, you going to stay a bit longer?" He asked. But Vincent didn't hear him. He was too intrigued by the angel.
Lucrecia's swing began to swing above the heads of the on lookers. Several men reached up to touch her but they couldn't reach. The sing came to the stage and she climbed off with the help of a male dancer. Men raced towards the stage and cheered as she started to dance.
"A kiss on the hand may be quite continental.
But diamonds are a girl's best friend."
She sang the other dancers sang with her. They were all dancing on the stage. Vincent wasn't really listening any more. He was too into Lucrecia's beauty. He was enchanted by her. Dariel thought it was quite amusing. He was watching the reactions on Vincent's face. A sly look on his face. He was rubbing his chin as a plan was going through his mind. Lucrecia was dancing through the crowds taking money from the men and dancing on. She was still singing when she danced with the other dancers. Reaching the back her eyes went to Vincent's and they stayed on his for a long minute. But she never faultered to sing.
"But square cut or pear-shape,these rocks don't lose there shape.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend."
From the other table, Hojo was watching Lucrecia with facination. He was listening to Don Zidler. Finally he looked at him. "When am I going to meet with this girl?" He asked cooly. Don Zidler grinned. "After her number. She will be waiting in the back to speak to you about the arrangement. She is real anxious in speaking with you, Professor." He said. Hojo nodded looking back at Lucrecia. "Yes. I have read her resime and she does have the scientific knowledge. She is very clever for one of the Underworld people." He said rubbing his chin in a thoughtful way.
Don Zidler nodded. "She has always dreamed about working with you, Professor. She talks about you night and day. Saying how brilliant you are. I agree of course. I just don't understand that science mumbo jumbo." He said. Hojo rolled his eyes. "Maybe that is because you are unedicated." He muttered. Don Zidler stood. "It's time for my part. I will talk with you later on." He said hurrying away.
The dancer Conny was now whispering to Dariel. No one else was listening because they were into Lucrecia's performance. "So, Don Zidler is going to have Lucy meet with Hojo after the performance." She whispered. Dariel had a thoughtful look on his face. He glanced at Vincent's back. "Hm. I would rather have my buddy, Vincent meet with my sister, Conny. Not that worm. I say we do something about it. I've got an idea." He said. Conny nodded and listened to Dariel.
"Cause we are living in a materialworld and I'm a material girl!"
Lucrecia sang. The dancers began dancing around her and singing. "Come get her boys!" They all sang. Conny soon joined them and two of the bouncers that were protecting the girls helped Don Zidler up on the stage.
"Black star, Roscor!Talk to me Don Zidler, tell me all about it!"
Lucrecia sang as Don Zidler began to tango with her.
"There may be a time when a lass needs a lawyer….." She sang. The dancers and Don Zidler sang the next words.
"But diamonds are a girl's best friend."
Vincent reached for his drink. "She's beautiful, isn't she?" He heard Dariel whisper to him. He glanced over his shoulder at his friend. "Hm. Oh. Yes. She's gorgeous. That's Lucrecia, right?" He asked. Dariel nodded. "Yes. That's her. I sometimes call her Lucy. Would you like to meet her?" He asked. Vincent spun his head looking right at Dariel. "What? You can do that?" He asked. Dariel grinned. "Of course I can. I am the Leader of the Turks. I could ask her right now if she'd meet with you." He said. Vincent looked back at Lucrecia. "Do you know her?" He asked. Dariel nodded leaning forward. "Yeah. We've met a few times." He said.
Then a sly smirk touched his face. "She's quite the kisser. You should give it a try." He said giving him a wink. Vincent's face went red. "I don't think so." He said. Dariel nudged Vincent in the ribs. "Aw, come on. I dare ya. And you have to do this dare or your going to be doing office work for a month." He said in a joking way. Vincent frowned deeply. "Oh. Alright. But I doubt she'll want to see me." He said. Dariel pumped his fist when Vincent wasn't looking. He looked at the other Turks and gave them a small signal with his hands then nodded towards Hojo. The Turks all grinned and nodded wickedly. They stood and went over to Hojo. Dariel patted Vincent's shoulder. "Be right back." He said standing and hurrying off.
Lucrecia and Don Zidler were still dancing and whispering together as the dancers were singing and dancing around them. Don Zidler spotted Dariel who waved to him and motioned to Lucrecia to dance with him. So Don Zidler spun Lucrecia in a circle and she landed right into Dariel's arms.
A surprised look on her face. "Dariel! What are you doing here?" She asked as they danced. Dariel dipped her and brought her back. "Hey, little sister. I'm just enjoying your performance like everyone else. What's your big plans tonight?" He asked. They were tangoing to the music and a few times Dariel dipped Lucrecia. Lucrecia went with him to the rhythm. "I'm meeting with Professor Hojo tonight. I might be able to become a scientist, Dariel." She said with excitement. Dariel grinned and nodded. "I'm excited for you, Lucy. I really hope you full fill your dream on becoming Hojo's assisstant scientist." He said.
He glanced over to make sure the other Turks were doing their part. They were keeping Hojo out of the picture. He then looked back at Lucrecia. "So have you ever seen him before? Met him?" He asked. Lucrecia shook her head. "No. Not really. Don Zidler was just about to tell me when you cut in. Do you know where he is?" She asked. Dariel grinned and nodded. "Yup. In fact he's sitting right in the back by himself watching us. Conny's giving him a drink right now." He said spinning his sister in a circle. Lucrecia took the time to take a look to see 'Hojo'. Her eyes were on Vincent.
A small gasp in her throat. 'Hojo' was younger than she thought and much handsome. She was pulled back. "My goodness. He's quite handsome." She whispered to Dariel. Dariel nodded. "Yeah. For a guy he is. I've talked to him and he's quite nice. So where you going to meet him?" He asked. Lucrecia danced around her brother. "Well, I'm going to be meeting him in my room. We're going to talk..." She gave him a wink. "About myself joining ShinRa. Oh! It's almost my part again! I'll talk with you later." She said. Dariel nodded with a grin. "I'll escort him to your room, is that alright?" He asked. Lucrecia nodded. "Sure." She said as Dariel spun her to Don Zidler who just got done dancing with another dancer.
"Cause that's when those louses,go back to their spouses." Lucrecia sang.
She turned towards one of the large built male dancers. The dancer picked her up and placed her on his shoulder. He carried her towards the back of the room. Dariel had sat down next to Vincent. "Hey, Vince. Lucrecia is expecting you. Tonight your going to meet her in her room. I'll be taking you there while she's finishing up. Come on." He said. Vincent nodded looking quite nervous. He heard the last words of the song.
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend." as he left the room.
A/N: Hehehe. Dariel is so evil! And yes he and Lucrecia are brother and sister. He's just saying such things so he can hook his new best friend up with his lovely sister. The next chapter is going to be quite nice and will have a little bit of humor. :winks: Review.