[Normal POV]
[In the Mayor's Bar]
The child left the bar just a minute ago. The old man left the room and looked at the sparkling clean bar. The kid did an excellent job. All he did was scolding and shouting at him that made him a bit guilty. The kid reminded him the days where his beloved was still here with him. Now that he remembered, it was as lively as it was with the kid. Even though he would shout at him, he just talks back at him bravely like what she did. But he is not her… He will never be…
The door slammed open with one of the citizens stood panting.
"Mayor..! The stage festival..!" with that said, the Mayor dashed to the scene with great haste. He doesn't want it to happen again… He doesn't want any more sacrifices
[At the Festival's Wrecked Stage]
The Mayor arrived at the scene looking at the children who were holding a piece of paper on each of their hands. One girl— who he recognized easily— stood in front of them holding a thin long stick and got ready to beat. Once she started move her hands slowly, the piano started to play making the mayor look at the Pianist.
It was him, the brat who worked for him in the bar. Fear flowers were placed around his head without caring of the poison it would give him.
Without even noticing, the children already started singing
/ Uta ni Katachi wa Nai Keredo/
"usubeni no toki wo irodoru hanabira
hirahira mau hikari no naka
boku wa waraeta hazu
azayakana hibi ni
bokura ga nokoshita
suna no shiro wa nami ni tokete
kitto yume ga owaru
masshiro na sekai de me wo samaseba
nobasu ude wa nani mo tsukamenai
miageta sora ga chikaku naruhodo ni
boku wa nani wo ushinatta?
sukitooru nami
utsuru bokura no kage wa aoku tooku
ano hi boku wa sekai wo shiri
sore wa hikari to natta
boku wa utau yo
egao wo kureta kimi ga naiteru toki
honno sukoshi dake demo ii
kimi no sasae ni naritai
boku ga naiteshimatta hi ni
kimi ga sou datta youni"
"boku ga koko ni wasuretamono
subete kimi ga kureta takaramono
katachi no nai mono dake ga
toki no naka de iroasenai mama"
The teen, sung the part with a small smile that could make any person smile instantly
"sukitooru nami
nando kieteshimatte mo
suna no shiro wo boku wa kimi to nokosu darou
soko ni hikari wo atsume
boku wa utau yo
egao wo kureta kimi ga naiteru toki
tayori no nai boku da keredo
kimi no koto wo mamoritai
tooku hanareta kimi no moto e
kono hikari ga sora wo koete habataite yuku
sonna uta wo todoketai
boku ga okurumono wa subete
katachi no nai mono dakedo
kimi no kokoro no katasumi de
kagayaku hoshi ni naritai"
then the melody slowly made to its end. Everyone clapped, but then stopped when another batch of melodies was played by him
/If I Die Young/
"If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh oh oh" he sung lowly with a little loving smile
Girls: "Lord make me a rainbow
I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you
when she stands under my colors oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be no
ain't even grey but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life well
I've had just enough time"
ALL: "If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life well
I've had just enough time"
Boys: "And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never fell in love with no one
But it sure felt nice when I held you in the sun
And you, you took my hand said you'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life well
I've had just enough time…"
"A penny for my thoughts
oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin?
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin...
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh…"
The Choir of children held out Fear Flowers with a tissue wrapped on its branch and threw it in front of the Mayor.
ALL: "The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
The sharp knife of a short life…" then he stopped playing the song
"Mayor~san… I'm sorry that the crew wrecked the whole stage… I hope you all don't resent me for bringing you all bad luck… All I could do now is just help and teach these children sing…" Hermes bowed down to the Mayor expecting to be hit and get scolded like always do. Instead, he got a harsh pat on his head making him stumble.
"Ya brat… So it was your crew that done this? It doesn't matter anyways… Because you already made these brats sing for us all… But you still have to sing one more song to complete the festival…" I blinked at him but then smiled. A pop up window suddenly appeared but was ignored by me
'SOUL SYMPHONY HAS BEEN AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED'
/Moonlight – Miyano Mamoru/
"Kisetsu wa peeji wo mekuru youni
Megutte iku tabiji
Kyou wa naitatte ashita wara eba
Atarashii hi ga kimi wo terasu
Tsuka reta nara kata no ni wo oroshite
Ima dake wa iu yo, oyasumi
Yami wo saku moonlight
Michi biku hikari wo boku ga terasu kara
Itsumo to chigau hibi ya naku shita ima ni
Obie nakute mo ii
Tsuyosa ni shigami tsuku koto ni koda wara nakute mo
Mae ni susunde yukeru kara
Kono te wo tsuna ide omoi wo tsumu idara
Ima dake wa iu yo, oyasumi
Yami wo saku moonlight
Kimi wo tsutsumi komu hikari hanatsu kara
Nemuru mae ni
Kimi no uta wo sukoshi dake kika sete
Kitto tsuki made todo ita no naraba
Taiyou ga hansha shite
Tsugi no asa niwa kimi dake ni todoku
Atarashii hikari ni naru kara
Utai tsuzu kete ima
Kimi dake no komori uta wo
Tsuka reta nara kata no ni wo oroshite
Ima dake wa iu yo, oyasumi
Yami wo saku moonlight
Michi biku hikari wo boku ga terasu kara
Kono te wo tsuna ide omoi tsumu idara
Ima dake wa iu yo, oyasumi
Yami wo saku moonlight
Subete tsutsumi komu
Hikari de kimi wo terashi tsuzu keru kara"
Suddenly, red colored light lifted to the sky from the fear flowers making everyone look at it with awe. The clear starry skies were now covered with dark grey clouds that are starting to color into light red. Slowly, small pinkish snow fell making the whole sight beautiful. Some people cried out in happiness while the others cheered for the broken curse… Everyone was happy, that includes Hermes and the Mayor.
"You there, little one…" someone called out for Hermes making him look at the white haired child below him. Did he just say 'little one'? Is this kid retarded or what?
"Yes?" he received a smile from the child and was pulled downwards. She kissed him on his cheek then placed her hand on his forehead
"Bless you for saving this island with no hesitation. I am the Goddess of Silence, I heard your intentions by the melody of your song. Before I fully leave this island, may I know your wish?" Hermes looked at the small goddess with confusion. Be he knew he couldn't do anything but smile
"Please… Will you please make this island happy for once more…" she smiled at him and nodded. She raised her arms and chanted something he could barely hear. The snow stopped in mid air and then moved again in a very slow manner. Hermes looked back at the child but she has already disappeared. He smiled once more and started to walk away. His job has already been finished. All he has to do now is wait for the pop up window about the quests. Since there was no contest, he probably failed the first quest. But with the old man, it was a 100/100 success.
'QUEST(S) COMPLETE!'
'ACQUIRED: 185,000 BERI'
'ITEM RECEIVED: RARE RED WINE'
'ACQUIRE: 25,500 EXP'
'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE TITLE: BREAKING THE SILENCE! INCREASE DAMAGE 10%'
Oh, he received the notifications already. Judging from the amount of beri he has and the exp, he completed both of the quests. But it didn't matter anymore… He's already tired of all the work and the contest. All he needs now is sleep.
[Killer]
After causing that ruckus we made. Kid made me look for the brat around the town. Oh yes I know he will be mad. But it was captain's orders, I can't just disobey it. And besides, he's just a new comer… Why am I worrying anyway…?
"Oh?" I somehow found him walking towards the ship already. I called out for him but he didn't answer back. I bet he was pissed off. He headed towards the ship with me following him at the back silently. He walks a bit fast but I can still catch up with him. He jumped towards the deck where Kid was and suddenly
*SLAP!*
I was practically surprised myself. He just slapped Kid at the face HARD. Kid himself was shocked while here I am trying to control my laughter. The kid passed through him and locked his room shut. I went towards the ship with a grin on my face and looked at Kid
"So… Captain… set sail..?" he growled and went to the door banging.
"YOU LITTLE SHIT! GET OUT OF THERE SO THAT I COULD HANG YOU IN THE MAST!" he was so angry that he forgotten how to use his devil fruit. Maybe the kid isn't that bad… I'll just talk to him later when the angry captain of mine has calmed down.
I must say… He is full of surprises…
/TO BE CONTINUED/
KID JUST GOT BITCH SLAPPED! And also, please search and listen for the songs so that you'll know what they are and what they meant... As for the promise i made... It broken LOLZ! But At least I updated right?! Right?! *hides under the couch* *whispers* and also, thank you for the reviews, i'm going to hide for now...
-June_Venoia(Anoia)