7
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The bar was not crowded like Ashley said, but there were still too many people for him. Erik sat at the booth, waiting for screams, shouting or fear from people around him, but surprising no one paid any attention to him. Only a few glances here and there, but other then that, nothing. He stated to relax, and look around. The bar was small, with a long counter along the far wall. Booths, like the one he was sitting at lined the right, left, and back walls. The whole place was like from his opera, Don Juan Triumphant, dark and moody. He also saw that Ashley was right; Politeness as gone. All the men were as crude as sailors and the women! They were as bad as the men! And how they dressed. It was terrible! The women wore ether pants or skirts so short they showed more skin then not! He had a terrible start when he saw what Ashley was going to wear. She was going to leave the apartment wearing tight black paints, knee high black leather boots, a black silk shirt and a silver corset that said The Angels. Until she said that it was her stage costume. That it was her Dark Angel costume. He asked her what it meant, but she said that he'll see.
The girl …Alice… that was her name. She was wearing the same thing only hers were white with a gold corset. That girl had energy to spare. Alice was nice enough, only glanced at the mask once with a question in her blue eyes then shrugged as if to say, whatever. But Ashley's brother, James, was very cold to him. His gray eyes were not trusting. No matter, Erik was used to that. He was still polite to James; after all he was Ashley's brother.
Erik turned his attention to the stage, when he heard Ashley speak. She caught his eye and smiled. Then she adjusted the guitar she had grabbed in their rush to get here. The violin was beside her. Erik was overjoyed to see that she had a violin. A strange looking one, but it was defiantly a violin. He never seen one like it, for it was white. Erik made a mental note to ask Ashley about it. He had left his own in his lair.
"Since it is Sunday, the songs will be fairly calm. I hope you all enjoy."
He pulled him self from his thoughts as Ashley began to sing.
Once upon a time
Once when you were mine
I remember skies
Reflected in your eyes
I wonder where you are
I wonder if you
Think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
She was good he realized, her tone was not soprano, but a possible mezzo- soprano. He started listening to the words.
Once the world was new
Our bodies felt the morning dew
That greets the brand new day
We couldn't tear ourselves away
I wonder if you care
I wonder if you still remember
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays
And when the words are
Touched with sorrow
When the music plays
I hear the sound
I had to follow
Once upon a time
Once beneath the stars
The universe was ours
Love was all we knew
And all I knew was you
I wonder if you know
I wonder if you think about it
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays
And when the words are
Touched with sorrow
When the music plays
And when the music plays
I hear the sound
I had to follow
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once when you were mine
I remember skies
Mirrored in your eyes
I wonder where you are
I wonder if you
Think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
In your wildest dreams
In your wildest dreams
The entire bar applauded, Erik along with them. Ashley flashed a smile over at him and to his surprise he returned it. The next song started. It was a little faster, and Erik was starting to enjoy his self. The music was different from what he was used to, but in a way the songs were soothing.
Long time no see
Short time for you and me
We're on the road
Like you knew we would
First night, so long
A state of mind
What can go wrong
We're here, the time is right
To rock 'n' roll
Right through the night
Make it work out
Make it work
Make it work out
Make it work out
For each other tonight
State fright, candle light
You can let go
Tonight's the night
Came back for you
Glad to see
That you came too
There's a place a Gemini dream
There's no escaping from the love we have seen
So come with me, turn night to day
You gonna wake up
You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream
Turned round to see
Where we've been
And what we believe
In life, love
Take a chance
See it through
You'll be glad
That you came too
There's a place a Gemini dream
There's no escaping from the love we have seen
So come with me, turn night to day
You gonna wake up
You know you gonna wake up in a Gemini dream
Long time no see
The lights go up
For you and me
We're here
The time is right
To rock 'n' roll
Right through the night
Living it
Believing it
Wanting it
Make it work out
Make it work
Make it work out
Make it work out
For each other tonight
Long time no see
Short time for you and me
So fine so far so good
We're on the road
Like you knew we would
In this song James and Alice joined in. they were also good. Alice was a true alto. Her voice was low and rich, while James was a soft tenor. He was good but had no true emotion, he just sang. Alice sang with emotion, but Erik could tell it was only a game and fun for her. But Ashley… she was different. Her voice was filled with more then emotion. She was singing with all her heart. No. Her soul. Christine even didn't sing with emotion and soul. True she had a voice of an angle, but no soul. They started another song, this one a little faster.
I put a spell on you
You don't now how true that is child Erik thought wryly. He couldn't help it. She was mesmerizing.
Because you're mine.
I can't stand the things that you do.
No, no, no, I ain't lyin'. No.
I don't care if you don't want me
'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours anyhow.
Yeah, I'm yours, yours, yours.
I love you. I love you.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
I put a spell on you.
Lord! Lord! Lord!
He watched her. She had the audience spellbound, just like the words.
Her black eyes flashed as she sung. Ashley was truly like the dark angel she said she was. He now understood when she said that 'he'll see'. Up on the stage she blended with the shadows yet stood out beside Alice and James. They were fair colored. Alice had long blonde hair and blue eyes. James had ash blonde hair and gray eyes. Both were tall, dwarfing Ashley. They both looked like one of heavens angels. But Ashley looked like a fallen angle. She had a dark beauty, like that of Lucifer, the other fallen angel. She was short. Coming up to their chins, up to his shoulders. She had shoulder length dark brown hair, and black eyes. Her skin was a bit dark too, like she was out in the sun for a while. She turned her eyes over to him, and he saw darkness in them. Very much like his own. Erik believed that her temper was something to behold. She may have acted gentle, but there was a warning that flashed in her eyes. Suddenly she smiled, and turned back to her audience.
.'Cause you're mine, yeah.
I can't stand the things that you do
When you're foolin' around.
I don't care if you don't want me.
'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours anyhow.
Yeah, yours, yours, yours!
I can't stand your foolin' around.
If I can't have you,
No one will!
I love you, you, you!
I love you. I love you. I love you!
I love you, you, you!
I don't care if you don't want me.
'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours anyhow.
They finished the song and the whole place went wild. They all bowed and quickly packed up their things. Ashley, Alice, and James walked over to the booth. Erik stood up.
"Bravi, Mademoiselles and monsieur. That was truly great."
"Thank you, Erik. I was not sure whether or not you would like that kind of music." Ashley said while Alice blushed.
"It was different from want I am used to, but I truly enjoyed it." Erik replied truthfully. Yes he did enjoy it, especially Ashley's voice. But he did not tell them this.
"I'm soooo glad." James rolled his eyes.
Erik chose to ignore him.
Ashley smiled and shook her head. She glanced at her watch and frowned, "Oh no! It's 9:30 already! I have classes' tomorrow."
"Yes you're right we need to get home. James can you store the stuff in your van for tonight?" Alice asked.
"Sure, can do."
Ashley secretly grinned. It was time to let the cat out of the bag. "Come on Alice I promised someone the extra room. We need to get it ready."
Alice looked confused. "Who?"
Ashley did not answer. Instead she called to Erik." Ready?" he nodded. "Ok, follow Alice to the car I'll be right there." Erik did.
She started to follow, but James grabbed her arm. "Who, Ash?"
She grinned cheekily," Erik. He's staying with us for a few days." His mouth dropped opened. She enjoyed the look on his face. "Close your mouth dear brother, before you catch flies." With that she turned and walked out the door. Before the door closed, however, she heard him yell.
"WHAT!"