A.N:
Hey guys! I don't have school tomorrow, so after I finish my long-weekend homework, I'll be writing alllll day! Expect at least one chapter every two days. I am very happy to announce that I have made a schedule for Symphonic Fairies, to allow more stories to be edited in and so I have time for those as well as any homework I may have. I will have one chapter on Monday, Friday, and occasionally a Wednesday. Since this is my only story that I have for now, it will remain this way.
And yes, that was a clear-as-day hint at NaLu last chapter. This is not a NaLu fanfiction, but it will have hints of ships that I support (and there are a lot of them) Basically, it's my fanfiction, but I am staying true to what I said this is going to be about. Seriously, they are only hints and you can only see them if you turn your head sideways and squint a little. You don't think about them, you won't notice them.
Also, don't read this paragraph if you haven't guessed who the third love triangle member is. I guess I did make it kind of obvious.
Dadadada giving you things to read in case you want to go back. It's the son. Like, seriously, who wouldn't want a piece of her? lol jk And guess who the son is? DUNDUNDUNNNN read the chapter guys.
Love ya 3
-Brielle
After we all went into the carriage, it was like we were regular old Fairy Tail members back in the guild hall. Only Lucy and I stood up straight, but it was mostly because we liked looking pretty and wearing pretty things. The Kingston family was separated by a small door that I wasn't sure I could get the bulk of my dress through, but we were not able to hear them, which meant the butler couldn't hear us. At least we wouldn't get yelled at for not looking proper.
We all chatted for most of the ride to Hargeon Town (which Natsu and Lucy reminisced for their 'fateful encounter' there, as I decided to call it.) and luckily, no fights broke out between Ice Cream and Flamethrower most of the way there.
Apparently I had started humming a song, because everybody ended up looking at me as if I was going crazy. Looking up from my lap, I abruptly stopped and dipped my head in an apology. "Sorry," I began, deciding to defend myself, although I doubted they were angry with me. "It's more than a power. Kind of like a reflex." I explained before Lucy padded my shoulder. "Haha, it's no problem, really! Sing something, it'll pass some time and give you some creative freedom." The blonde replied, putting a smile on my face. "Sure, I'll sing." I replied, taking a moment to catch my breath and decide on a song.
Choosing a light ballad, it took all of my strength to not make a joke about bursting into song, and I felt it was the same for Natsu. I hadn't realized that by the time I'd stopped, Quinton Kingston had entered our room to speak to us, and had stopped politely to listen. I dipped my head in the place of a curtsy and opened my mouth to speak. He put his hand up and shook his head. "Lovely, Mistress Cadenza. I was coming to speak with you all to pass the time, but I wouldn't mind sitting here and listening to you sing. Would you mind coming with me to our cabin and singing for my family? I'm sure they would appreciate it."
I started to stand up to curtsy and accept, but Gray put his arm out in front of me. "We're not here to entertain you. We're here to protect you." He replied heatedly before I removed his arm from across my shoulders. "Guys, it's fine. It's not gonna kill me to stand up and pass the time." I replied, standing up straight and turning to them all with a side glance. Plus, they're paying us to do this. I tried to remind them. Four heads nodded, but Gray simply grunted as he grinded his teeth. "Whatever." He replied, throwing his hands up in a motion of defeat.
I started into a curtsy to Quinton, but was interrupted by his hand in front of me. "They'll be no need for that. Mother and Father, will, however, wish for you to act like a proper mistress and be escorted everywhere you go." With that, I straightened myself and allowed him to lead me into the other compartment of the carriage. I felt the air in the room thicken almost like fog, but I couldn't understand why. He was just being polite, in my eyes.
As soon as we opened the door, I could hear the two hushing the other, obviously speaking about something that either I, Quinton, or neither of us were supposed to know. We'd find out some way, however, if it was relevant to us. We were Fairy Tail. We got everything we wanted without much trouble. Sometimes. The woman looked at me with dark eyes, unforgiving, yet triggered some kind of deja vu for me. Quinton had done the same, but I still couldn't understand exactly why. I was sure I hadn't met them before, they didn't seem like the kind of people that went to balls willy-nilly, and that went anywhere without some kind of protection.
"So you joined Fairy Tail? Was that really your best move, miss?" Helena nearly spat at me, her perfect features slowly turning from neutral and unseeing to angry and venomous. It took a minute for me to connect her face to one I had seen just a few weeks earlier. Was this the brunette on the train? No, it couldn't be! But, that explained why Quinton looked so familiar. It was definately a theory I would investigate.
Deciding not to mention it, in case I was wrong, I nodded my head as respectfully as I could without looking at her with distain. Fairy Tail was the best thing that happened to me. Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Phantom Lord could not compare to Fairy Tail in any way. I had no regrets for my actions. "Yes, Lady Helena. I do believe that Fairy Tail was the best option for me at the time. I was not born rich, and I didn't intend on marrying into money either. The only way to expand on my magic was to join a guild. Fairy Tail is the best one out there." I replied, my poorly-concealed dig obviously getting underneath her skin.
Helena snorted unattractively and rolled her eyes. "Very well. Why did Quinton bring you here? Are you already making problems?" She inquired, her eyes seeming like black holes that once I looked into, I would feel bad for being born and making her get angry. It was very easy to avoid the woman's gaze, however. Quinton stifled a chuckle into his sleeve, passing it off as a slight cough.
"No, Mother. I thought that she could help us pass the time by singing. Seeing that we didn't hear it on the train because you swore me to be silent, I was curious. I'm glad she took the job." He replied easily, sitting next to his father whom had remained quiet during the entire ordeal. So I had been right, it was those two on the train. Why had they insisted on traveling in such a mundane way, when they were ready to give us so much money just to escort them on their vacation?
Helena sighed and waved her hand as if to say "get on with it", and slouched in her seat in boredom that was well over exaggerated. Her uninterest inspired me to conjure my violin, my newest instrument. My gloves disappeared in a glimmer of green and blue, replaced with the ivory instrument and a matching bow. I began playing a calm song, which they all seemed to be inspecting my playing more than the actual music. My technique increased by a few years in the span of ten seconds, and soon enough, I was playing an entire ballad and singing with just one instrument.
Once I finished, the violin and bow disappeared, my gloves once again appearing and covering my guild mark. Fraiwald and Quinton began clapping with much gusto, at least more than Helena, who simply inhaled and avoided looking at me at any cost, even avoiding my reflection in the glass windows. Quinton stood up and took my hand, which surprised me more than anything. "Quite lovely, Mistress Cadenza. I do believe, however, that your friends are waiting for you in the other room, and I wouldn't want them worrying. Sir Grayson is definitely eavesdropping, and I wouldn't want him taking something out of context." He told me, leading me back to the door while I was still stumbling from comprehending everything he'd said and looking at what he meant behind those words.
I regained my posture as we stepped back inside the room, where everybody looked especially bored and awkward, as if somebody had just said, "act normal!".
I stifled a chuckle, but turned again to Quinton. "I still have a few questions I'd like you to answer-" I began before he cut me off. "I believe we are almost to Hargeon Town. We will be split into our groups momentarily. You may ask me then, if you'd like. I must return to my family for the time being. I thank you again, Mistress Cadenza!" He replied, kissing my hand, abruptly turning, and leaving the room.
Everyone was speechless for a second, but Lucy broke the silence. "Cadence's got herself a rich boy toy!"
