Music was one of humanity's greatest inventions. To express sorrow, gratitude, happiness, love, all through a completely different, but universal language… it was beautiful. That was why Oblivion sat in an empty seat, watching the majesty before them. There were about twenty humans on stage, performing. Some sang, others played instruments, but each had a look of pure happiness as they allowed for the music to take over.
"Wow. I've never been to one of these, huge human stages before." Daisy whispered into Oblivion's ear, eyes wide as the flower spirit watched with awe. Next to her, Lily's mouth was agape, and Basil held onto her arm, swaying with the music.
"They call it an orchestra concert." Oblivion whispered back, proud that they had managed to show their new friends something enjoyable. "There are performances like this all over the world." The four continued to watch in earnest, never growing tired, or bored. Completely fascinated and in awe of the event.
"We dance, and have instruments, but this is so different." Basil mumbled, watching the humans around them, who similarly were taken with the stage. "Oblivion, you must teach me how to love music like you do. Like they do!" His green eyes sparkled mischievously, pointing to the humans, while talking awfully loudly. Thankfully, no one looked their way, and the music wasn't cut off.
"I don't think that is something you can learn, Basil." Ever since the summer solstice party, Oblivion was glad to have new friends. And the trio seemed completely taken with them as well.
At the moment, Jack was off in Russia bringing a few snowdays, leaving Oblivion to their own devices. Everytime Jack was off, busy, Oblivion was pretty sure that he sent someone to keep them company, and they fully appreciated it.
As they sat there, transfixed on the stage, the music slowly quieted, leaving a sole flute player creating a haunting melody. Oblivion was transfixed, watching the complete care and passion that the player put into their music. They seemed almost lost to the melody. And sooner than Oblivion would have liked, the solo ended, and the hall erupted with applause.
"Now we stand, and clap." Oblivion instructed, showing by example. The three other spirits quickly fell into line, and they all stood, grins stretched across their faces, clapping for the pure talent on stage.
"Can we do this again?" Lily suddenly broke her silence that had fallen upon her since they entered the theatre. "This was beautiful."
***Oblivion***
Finally returning home after the concert, alone once again, Oblivion was surprised to walk inside, only to find Jack, smiling, with his hands behind his back.
"How was the concert?" His blue eyes shined, almost mischievously.
"It was really beautiful, and Daisy, Basil, and Lily loved it too. There was a really good flutist, she, I think she was a girl, but she clearly loved the music too." They walked closer. "I missed you though, I wish you could have been there."
"Next time, I promise. But, I wanted you to look at this." Jack pulled his hands from behind his back, holding a slim black case. Curiosity took hold of Oblivion, and they carefully took the case from Jack's hands.
Slowly sliding the silver zipper along its track, Jack's excitement was growing with each tick of the zipper. Oblivion looked at Jack curiously, but he only waved dramatically for them to continue.
"Oh my, it's… beautiful." In awe, their hands ran over the silver masterpiece.
"You've always been in awe of the flute section. Whenever we go to concerts, so I talked to North, and he worked on this for you." Jack explained sheepishly, and suddenly found himself with arms full of Oblivion, and soft lips on his.