Euphonious to Angels

Hey guyyyys!Uh...is anybody reading this?Oh well,i'm having fun writing this so that counts no?There are a few OCs who's there mainly for character development but may play some role later too!Oh and my fiction doctor told me to go on a diet and live on reviews which is apparently supposed to be healthy!^_^!Alrighty,ENJOYYYY!I hope you do!Oh and thank you so much Aeriths-Rain for helping me previously!

Chapter two

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"Angeaaaaaal!" the loud voice of Adriana made him look up from his basket where he had been 'collecting' apples. She arrived limping, bandage covering her right leg. If he remembered correctly she had taken a fall two days back during a 'mission'. She immediately leaned on the branch of one of the Banora White trees. Angeal waited with a light frown for her to catch her breath which really was a few seconds.

"Is everything alright?" he asked with a knowing smirk. Well Adriana was what the rest of the townspeople referred to as a 'tomboy' which really was a surprise since she didn't happen to have any brothers but rather a sweet little sister. At his question she finally looked up with an alarmed expression.

"We don't have time for this." She shouted and then looked around as if not knowing what to do, too restless, "Ariel's in trouble. That-that kid in the Rhapsodos manor, he took her. He bloody kidnapped her!" shouting out the last two words which made Angeal set down his basket, now feeling slightly worried. The younger sister of Adriana being taken in so suddenly by the child from the Rhapsodos household implied something that was definitely not good. He could still remember Bartz being almost thrown out of his cottage by his father when he had lost his job after 'the incident'. Everyone, at least most of the children in the area knew about it, the one where Bartz had daringly, well quite foolishly Angeal thought so, had thrown the apple at the Rhapsodos kid. Of course nobody ever tried anything again but to their relief, even the kid didn't come out anymore, at least not when they were playing around. Until today.

"Oh so he's a boy? But seriously, kidnapped may be a bit too much for this situation." He told her as if trying to put some sense into her. It wasn't as if she was stupid or anything, just impulsive. Very. And rough, not necessarily ill-mannered but one could clearly see the difference between her and the other girls in all of Banora. She dreamt big, was determined to leave Banora in search of a different future for she was sure she was meant to live her life much better than this, unlike the other females in general which included her own sister also.

"Well…I'd guessed the kid is a boy although I'm not so sure." Her face scrunching up in thought again.

"But why in the world did she go there in the first place?" Angeal asked her once he picked up his basket and motioned for them to get moving. Adriana looked away guiltily at this.

"The other boys, you know, your friends, kept going on about me being a girl and how I shouldn't be picking apples and all with them since I'd only be a hindrance. Well I lost it somewhat and ended up hitting Ivan." Angeal let out an exasperated sigh when she paused. It wasn't his fault anyway.

"That's hardly a reason-"

"I'm not done yet." The girl interrupted glaring at him, "Then Bartz had to go nosing in and we finally settled for a challenge. Between me and him, who could reach the highest spot and get one of the apples there from within the Rhapsodos estate." Now he could start to see just where this was going.

"But since you injured your leg you mercilessly decided to send your sister instead?" he asked and she stared daggers at him.

"Are you crazy?" she hissed, "I'd never do something to hurt Ariel. She just went without telling anybody. I decided I couldn't back out now so I arrived there and that's when I saw Ariel already going at it." She looked proud at that part, "You should've seen her, the way she seemed to have a good grip of the entire situation, you'd think she secretly practices climbing trees or something. Oh but then her foot slipped and she fell." She looked slightly worried and they both took a good look at the Rhapsodos manor which was few meters away. It was unnerving, only slightly though for Angeal. The Rhapsodos had practically owned Banora for quite a few generations now from what he'd heard. Only recently had the conditions of the village had gotten…well, altered. The prices in the local stores had increased but very little every year. It didn't seem much when one simply looked at it and thought "oh it's just two gil more." But after the passing of a few years the families had to strive for even the basic things. For one, the increase every year had basically caused a skyrocketed increase when one compared it to the prices of a few years back. And secondly, well it seemed that the seniors of Banora didn't ever seem to have any intentions of keeping a check on their population. But again, their few medical facilities had been improved; the conditions of the only clinic around there had been funded by the mayor for better standards. One could only appreciate that truly from their heart when in need.

So was the Rhapsodos kid angry? If so was that why the child had taken Ariel right when she was in a condition not to be able to do anything much?

Angeal set down the basket carefully against a tree and turned to his companion, "I'll go take a look. I'll bring her back." He added when she was about to open her mouth, "So go home now, I'll handle this."

"I don't know." She replied slowly, "Shouldn't I-hey!" Angeal had already started off in the Rhapsodos manor's direction. "Guess I should do as he says." She admitted dejectedly once a sharp pain ran through her leg.

Standing there for a few seconds Angeal decided nothing would happen; at least that's what he'd thought until he heard a shrill scream from the house. He approached a window at the side which had the curtains drawn over it but he could hear the words clearly.

"What did you-Genesis, just what in the world do you think you're doing?" the voice sounded disgusted, annoyed and angry at the same time. That sort of authority…was this the Lady of the house?

"She was hurt." Came a small, almost inaudible reply which he couldn't quite place if it belonged to a girl or a boy, "So I asked him-" he probably was motioning to somebody present there, "-to help patch her up."

"That's an inappropriate form of behavior for a boy such as yourself." Came a stern voice.

"Just why in the world did you even have to look at this-this village girl?" it was that voice again with sheer repulsion dripping, probably the Lady's. Village girl? Oh, so when around the town the mayor would be generous, at least he seemed so, his wife didn't share that sort of an opinion.

"I-it's alright." Came Ariel's scared voice, "I will leave now."

"But your-" the soft voice was interrupted by that of the mother's, at least that's what Angeal had decided to assume for now.

"I'm sure you'll be able to walk just fine." It sounded final. No one was going to argue anymore it seemed after a few seconds of silence. Angeal decided he would better make his appearance now so he walked to the front door and rang the bell which was a little higher than his reach on tiptoes. A musical sound erupted from within the house, one that even he could hear. Well, this probably was the only house with a calling bell; they weren't really needed by the other townspeople since you'd be able to hear a loud knock all throughout the house.

When the door opened a petite woman stood there in clothes which definitely told the story of the mayor's wife.

"Yes?" she asked rather curtly, "Can I be of any help?" Was she really asking him that? Angeal stared at her then spoke up.

"Yes, I'm here to receive Ariel." He motioned towards the little brunette standing beside a red-haired boy, eyes widened in surprise which changed to one of a happy smile. She would've run out to Angeal had her leg not been injured so she slowly walked outside wincing in every step when Mrs. Rhapsodos turned away swiftly as if to distance herself from the passing girl. Nobody missed the gesture. Angeal couldn't help but look up at the boy who looked back with an expression that made Angeal think twice. There was no way that rich boy would have any reason for having that-that lonely, longing look as he took hold of Ariel's hand and was about to leave. The boy would have big parties held at his house every year which the townspeople would know of since too many outsiders, many of those dressed in expensive material would gather in the Rhapsodos manor those days. Some said it had been for the child's birthday but then some of the older people had noticed later that the days were never the same. He probably had tons of friends of his type or maybe class was better.

"Just a minute." Mrs. Rhapsodos's voice made Angeal turn back again, "The next time somebody is caught committing such despicable actions as stealing I'll let you know it won't go overlooked." Angeal nodded in response and for some reason felt the other boy's eyes again and looked in his direction but the other had immediately withdrawn his gaze with something of a smile. Angeal sighed and picked Ariel up to give her a piggy-back ride which was much appreciated by the younger girl in her current state.

Genesis couldn't help but feel something leave, something important. Maybe it was seeing all that unspoken friendship between those two children but as his mother closed the door to that world, that unreachable, unaccepting world he couldn't help but see the pair disappearing almost as if they'd been a dream. But all thoughts of the outsiders vanished the moment his mother turned to face him.

"Go back to your room." That was it and then she looked at the governess, "He isn't allowed to come out unless I personally send a servant to get him. Lunch is not to be provided today, is that clear?" the other woman nodded and immediately took a firm hold of Genesis by the shoulder when suddenly her hand was shaken off roughly by an angered Genesis. The action brought about a horrified expression on Ms. Elda's face and an even angrier one on his mother's. But at the moment he really didn't seem to care for his life since he knew the consequences after having lived together with this woman whom he called his mother for long enough.

The blow came with a loud noise and the stinging on his cheek wasn't really new but it was there almost as if this was a first time. She didn't do this every day so there was no way to get actually get used to that kind of pain. It hurt every time, just physically though, his heart had stopped responding to both of his parents and just about everyone around him long back. It didn't matter how harsh they were with their words, or whatever they did, nothing was ever for him anyway.

He looked up at his mother with those dead eyes, the look he'd had for a long time now, the one that no one in his household registered since they never bothered to look closely or simply care for that matter. The only time they'd held some life had probably been when Lilia had been around and today. That little girl, even if for a few minutes she'd just been so….nice. It was something he hadn't found in too many people, perhaps once or twice in some of those children who came with his father's colleagues during any sort of parties but again they could've just been fake.

He turned swiftly with that air his mother had held earlier and walked away towards the staircase leaving an outraged mother to be calmed down by Ms. Elda. The sneer that crossed his face then, he was lucky his mother hadn't seen it. Pathetic. It was a word he'd come across long back.

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"You won't believe it, he wasn't bad all." Ariel was telling Angeal in a tone as though he'd believed otherwise. Well, no one usually had a good impression of rich boys in general, it couldn't be helped.

"Yeah, he helped you after all. Now there's two of you to worry about." He told her in a teasing tone.

"Well." The other sounded slightly guilty, "I guess we'll apologize to mom." He slowly reached the spot where he had left his basket earlier and was relieved to see that it remained untouched. Taking it he made his way to Adriana's house to drop off the little one first and then return to his house. His mother was probably waiting a little impatiently since she'd told him earlier that he'd be needed to go for grocery shopping.

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Genesis rubbed his tired eyes and again splashed water over his face to keep himself from falling asleep. He'd never gone an entire night sleepless before. But he was determined to make it outside today. It was literally heading for suicide, disobeying his parents' orders that way. They had grounded him. What was that about anyway? It was the same thing being grounded or not. But somehow when they'd enforced it so seriously last night, it only made that rebellious nature trying to take over even if a little bit.

He looked through his window then suddenly wanted to open it so tried the lock but to no avail. He knew though if there was a way to break it open he could definitely…but it wasn't possible at the moment so he sat still and couldn't help but openly admire the scene. The darkness was fading into daylight slowly, there was a sudden disturbance as a flock of birds flew by in the distance. He couldn't help but stare at the V-formation with which they left into the far-away clouds until they had disappeared.

Free huh? He looked out again and saw two of the servants whom he hadn't seen before much coming up over the small hill that allowed their house to have almost an overall view of the area around. He closed the curtains feeling his hands tremble slightly. It was getting closer to seven in the morning, when his parents were supposed to be leaving for a week on a business trip. Yeah right. There really would have been no need for his mother to be accompanying his father for a business trip; they were going on a holiday again. They didn't go together that often but he never remembered ever having been in one of those trips.

He pulled back the covers and immediately went back to pretend to sleep although he was scared, for if he fell asleep there was no way he could probably wake up before noon. For this week Ms. Elda had been scheduled to come at twelve in the noon exactly.

A knock at the door jerked him away from his thoughts and he immediately shut his eyes, taking long breaths so as to seem peacefully sleeping. He could feel his father's presence hovering over him a few seconds after the door opened. Then with a flurry of movement he was gone. Genesis opened his eyes but remained stationary otherwise only getting up finally when he could catch bits of random noise downstairs. For a change the house seemed alive with the sight bustling of the servants in order to get their owners' luggage and such in obvious attempts to please them since the servants were to be given their salary that day before the Rhapsodos left. With the exception of two maids the rest were being given leave for the week since who knew what sort of attempts they may make in their owners' absence. Of course when they worried, it was about the wealth, the house itself or anything else that was precious none of which included their son.

Once the servants had left, content with the sum they held in their hands Mr. Rhapsodos surveyed the neat, regal interior of the house once more his gaze lasting a second longer in the direction of the stairs. Then he simply turned away with a look of disdain and headed for the car waiting outside. His wife double checked everything then followed her husband closely and took her place in the passenger seat. Mr. Rhapsodos preferred driving on his own, not only was it safer but it didn't require any more servants and most of all it awed lot of the people he knew for driving in itself was rather like a talent not many possessed. It was probably their laziness getting the better of them which let their drivers take them wherever they had to go. Unlike them Mr. Rhapsodos knew himself well; he had worked for everything he was today. He deserved sometime of peace, well away from that boy that had almost forcibly been placed under their care. He smiled slightly at the gentle pressure on his hand from those of his wife's.

Oh i know i focused a bit on Gen's dad here, i mean really i wonder if he was that bad of an individual,maybe with Genesis but as a person he may have been different!I would like some feedback regarding this part,thank you again!