Hello. I don't have much to say as of right now. Other than the essay I was given, not much to say other than I'm sorry I haven't updated this story in awhile. So short AN and-

Aoi: I can't believe you were going to leave me out along with our new co-hosts.

Kukaku: Yeah I agree.

Me: It's not my fault. I don't have much to say this time.

Theo: Didn't you have one announcement to make?

Me: …Oh yeah... Some things will be going on in March so updates will definitely start to slow down a lot until the end of the month, most likely. So yeah… decisions to be made. Events to go to. So on and so on. We should really move on with the chapter now, guys. But I want to try my new gadget out first. -reaches for pocket but quickly starts freaking out- Where did the remote go?

Everyone else: -whistling innocently-

Me: -glares at everyone- guys… do you have something to say?

Kei: -smirks a little- Nope.

Theo: No.

Aoi: Nope.

Kukaku: -shakes head- No.

Me: …Just start the chapter before I get violent with you four. –glares at Kei- Especially you.

The Melody's Lullaby

Chapter 2: I Meet Some New Strangers

Pain wracked my body as my consciousness slowly returned. I heard some shuffling beside me when fear began to spread throughout my body, replacing the pain. Did those mages catch me? "No… I don't feel like I'm tied up and it sounds like… only one person is around…" I carefully opened my eyes to see I was in a cave. I faintly saw the outside of the cave. It was raining. It was a light rain rather than a downpour. Surprisingly, it wasn't cold in the cave. In fact, it wasn't even damp in any way. I tried to sit up only for a pain in my chest to stop me. As I plopped back down onto my back, a sigh echoed the cave.

"I wouldn't be getting up just yet," the source of the voice said. I slowly turned my head to see a boy a few years older than me. He had short black hair, light skin, and red eyes. He wore a white robe and a pair of sandals. He was dry so I guess he was here before the rain started. I once again tried to get up and was successful despite my back and stomach crying out in pain. The boy sighed and leaned further against the rock.

"Did you save me?" He looked at me as if I was stupid. As if, he would never do such a thing. That look ticked me off a little but I just continued to stare at him. "Well, did you or did you not, stranger?"

"I would never do something like that," he answered as he stared out the cave. He glanced at me and gave me an annoyed look. "I'm not lying. I just found you here like that. Someone else must have come first." I looked at my arms and legs and realized that they were bandaged up.

"Then why are you here, Mr. Monotone?" He shot me look that said to shut up or else. Like he would hurt a little girl who's already injured.

"I'm just here to take a break from the rain. Besides, when you were asleep, it was quiet. And the name is Kei. Not Mr. Monotone or any of your other stupid nicknames you would have called me." Before I could punch "Kei", splashing echoed outside the cave. I looked over to see a figure running this way. He didn't look like any of the mages that were following- scratch that. CHASING me. Through the rain, I could see that he had brown hair, a pair of glasses and wore green t-shirt and brown cargo pants. His hair was soaking wet and his clothes sagged and stuck against his wet skin. He appeared as if he was carrying something under his clothes. Although, I don't see how that would help in the rain. When he finally arrived in the cave, he smiled at the two of us and uncovered some wood under his shirt. The wood was a little wet but dry enough to start a fire. He looked very familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it.

"Good to see you're awake." He put the wood down and just continued to smile. Was he always this happy, even around strangers? "I'm Theo Basanari. I'm glad to see that Kei stuck around to keep an eye on you." Kei lightly whacked the back of Theo's head, mumbling about something like he didn't want to or something of the sort. I forced a small smile on my face as Theo innocently asked why he was hit in the head. Apparently, my smile was too forced since they looked at me strangely.

"What's wrong?" I asked, the smile still forced upon my face.

"Why are you forcing yourself to smile?" I'm surprised it was that obvious. Then again, I've only started doing this since I arrived in Dew Town. Wait. Dew Town… Basanari… I hit my forehead, realizing how stupid I've been. Theo Basanari was the town crier. Wait but if he was then… why was here instead of in town? A hand waved in front of my face and glanced back up at the two of them.

"Theo… why are you here?" The brunette looked at me slightly upset with his smiling fading. Something must have happened.

"A small group of mages attacked the town. They kept saying 'Destroy the town so the little girl can't return to hide!' They destroyed buildings and killed a few people. My family was killed…" Theo looked at the ground. I pounded my fist into the rock, blood slowly bleeding out of the new cuts on my knuckles. People were killed because I stayed for too long and Dew Town was destroyed. It was all my fault. My parents hired dark guild mages! They're so stupid and selfish! "My brothers weren't home but I need to tell them the news. And we need to find a new home…" I faintly listened as guilt rapidly built up inside. He lost his parents because of me and my stupid parents.

"I'll help you then," I replied at Theo looked at me, sadness lingering in his brown eyes. "I'm looking for a new home too so I guess it would be a good idea if we stuck together." Theo looked at me and smiled. He must be happy to have a travelling companion. We looked at Kei, wondering if he would want to join us. He stared at us but finally sighed.

"I guess someone has to look after you. Especially you, little girl," Kei answered, smirking when he called a little girl. I slapped his arm only for him to flick my forehead. I glared at him and slowly stood up. They stood up as well and I realized I'm the shortest of the three of us by a long shot. I must have been at least three years younger than them. I soon fell back onto my knees in pain. I must have fallen hard to be in this much pain. Despite the pain, I continued to glare at Kei. Theo looked at me as if he wanted me to rest some more.

"I'm not a little girl and I have a name." I heard Theo say something as my eyes slowly drooped. What did he do to me? "My… name is… Aoi…" Darkness engulfed me once again. One thing's for sure when I wake up again. I'm going to be on the road with them. And I'm going to kill them when I get my hands on them.

Alright and there's two of the OCs. Sorry that Kukaku didn't appear this chapter. I didn't know how to incorporate her into this chapter. She will appear next chapter, though. I might do a different POV next chapter but I will do a time skip next chapter for sure next chapter. If I should a different POV next chapter then tell me in the review. If I made your OC OOC in anyway, tell me and I'll make sure to not do it next time. Again I'm sorry for not bringing Kukaku this chapter. –bows apologetically-

Aoi: Oh now I remember. Theo rescued me after I fell a few hundred feet and through some trees. Why didn't I break anything when I crashed?

Me: I learned that the human body will end being less injured when unconscious. For what reason, I'm still trying to understand. But I did learn this from a science video I watched in class when a guy was knocked out and sucked into a tornado or was it a hurricane? Either way, when the guy was tossed out of the storm, he walked away with a few scratches.

Aoi: Are you sure?

Me: Positive. There were witnesses and everything.

Kei: So you're saying that there were unicorns and fairies?

Me: …Shut up.

Kukaku: I'm still upset that I didn't make an appearance.

Me: Well, at least it won't be delayed any longer.

Theo: I agree.

Roxas: This was interesting.

Raigeki: -nods and looks around-

Me: O_O How did you two get in here!

Roxas & Raigeki: Crossing the borders of time and space.

Roxas: And the statue broke when Nicholas and Ebon fought each other.

Me: -facepalm- Well until next time…

Roxas & Raigeki: Bye for now!

Me, Kukaku & Aoi: Not you two!