True Memories: Melodious Nocturne Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Kingdom Hearts II

A bright sunny day shone upon a forest, with large open fields dotted within. The birds were lively with song and many other creatures of nature were out to spend the day as they pleased. Walking through this forest was a young man with blonde hair styled somewhat like a mullet and watery blue eyes, clad in a haori with classic tsunami imprint as seen on painting blocks and simple blue pants. This young man played a curious looking instrument with great skill, even attracting some of the wild life. That was…until he started singing.

"Ohhhhh, I'm just a guy with no place to stay; only having my sitar to play.

Free to flow like the water, and do nothing but…but……damn, what rhymes with water? Potter? No…that sounds awkward…maybe…"

The young man pondered on this predicament for a while.

"Slaughter? No, too morbid…how about…ummmm…AAAAGGGH!!! AND I CALL MYSELF A MUSICIAN!?!?"

Yes, this young man is indeed an entertainer. To be more specific, he is a musician who tries to sing but can't but still tries anyway. Many have told him to stick to playing his sitar beautifully but all were met with the same answer.

"I'm a musician! I can't just play music when people want to hear song as well! I'm Usui Shinomura, Bard Extraordinaire!!!"

This answer was always followed by a pose in which the background would change into the rocky outcrop against the sea with a large wave crashing in for dramatic purposes.

"Alright, calm down…I can do this…I just need to relax…time to break out some music."

And so, Usui found a stump to which he could sit Indian-style upon and assumed his position. Upon getting comfortable and closing his eyes, he started to play the wondrous music that had pervaded the air before his horrendous singing. Smooth as water and just as relaxing, the music played and the wild life that had ran off in fear, returned again. The birds and squirrels perched upon the branches, and a group of deer, observing from the cover the tree trunks provided, watched and listened curiously to the strange human.

Continued to play he did, the more curious his animal audience became until the group of deer slowly grew courage to approach, albeit cautiously. Still, the music continued, further enrapturing the audience until a small faun trotted over and laid down near the man, its small, young head staring ever so innocently at the young man. This in turn inspired the other animals to approach him.

Finally, the melodious music came to an end and when he opened his eyes, he found himself surrounded by his audience, all of their eyes staring at him. The faun that had approached him first trotted closer to Usui and nudged his hand with its head. Usui, not knowing what to do, absent-mindedly patted and rubbed the faun's head.

"Uhhhh…I guess you guys liked my music, huh? Well hey, I'm always open to any audience. Aww…you're a cute little guy, aren't ya? Who's your mommy and daddy, huh?"

Said mommy and daddy approached him. The mother was a fine specimen of deer of the female species with the complimenting stag of equal magnificence and refinery. The stag was also quite large compared to the other deer.

"Whoa…you're a big guy, aren'tcha? I guess you understand what I'm saying, huh?"

At that moment, a loud growl was emitted from Usui's stomach, effectively scaring off the animals he was beginning to befriend. For comical purposes, a random tumbleweed appeared out of nowhere to reiterate the suddenness and efficiency of deserting him.

"Ugh…me and my big stomach…"

Another loud growl.

"Gotta find me some food, and fast."

"Hey you! What're you doing here?"

"Huh?"

Author's Note: I had felt that this small tidbit of a fact was insignificant due to the lack of repliers but there is a forum I had made last year in June where readers or people in general could post opinions or questions about the fanfics that I plan to make or have made already. If it serves any interest to any readers out there then feel free to visit it and post for it would be nice to hear the opinions of everyone that reads the stories. Do continue enjoying to read these stories and thank you.