I'm on a writing spree because of all these new ideas in my head!

This whole chapter will be based solely on introducing Sophia Oswald, the Oswald family, and the Wong family! A few new characters that I'll list below.

Sonia Oswald as Leon and Sophie's mother

Lucien Oswald as Leon and Sophie's father

Lady Julian Oswald as Leon and Sophie's grandmother

Lady Lin Wong as May's mother and Leon's godmother

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Somewhere off in the Rio Linda area of Sacramento, California, a girl dressed in white rocked back and forth in a rocking chair on her front porch of a mansion, admiring the view of the wide fields and savoring the fact that she wasn't locked up in a white room for the day yet again. Her condition a few days ago had made moving from room to room a task that would take several minutes and cause immense pain.

"I wonder where Leon is?"

And as if contradicting her thoughts, the man captivating her mind at the moment appeared suddenly out of a car that had arrived at her front gate. She smiled enthusiastically and nearly leapt from her chair to greet him, minding the pain in her legs, but did so anyways.

"Leon! Leon! Welcome back!"

She held her arms out in a gesture of embracement, running towards her beloved brother. Leon smiled gently and welcomed her embrace, only to watch in horror as her face weakened and she paled, falling to the ground. He managed to hold on to her shoulders before she fell, and wrapped his arms around her lithe waist.

"Sophie, you foolish girl! You know how sick you are, don't overexert yourself!"

Sophia sighed and regained color, smiling to show him that she was alright.

"I'm perfectly fine! You know that my condition is better than it was last year, dear brother! I should be up and running as soon as possible."

"No, you should be sleeping as soon as possible. You need your rest if you want to get stronger."

She pouted defiantly and huffed. Leon couldn't help but laugh. Sophie looked at him, still pouting, but then smiled and used his shoulders as a support to stand.

"Let us go inside brother, father said he wanted to speak with you."

Leon stopped laughing abruptly and gave her a stern look.

"Did he seem to be 'not in the mood' today?"

Sophie nodded with vigor and sighed softly.

"Like he's ever in the mood…"

"Hn…"

Leon stood up and wrapped his arm around his sister's waist again.

"Here, I'll help you walk inside."

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After walking back inside and persuading his sister to take a nap, Leon went to his room and changed his attire, then went to the study to see his father. Not that he was so enthused about seeing his father. Now Lucien Oswald isn't exactly the type of man to greet someone with open arms. His countenance was extremely unbearably, similar to that of Leon's but ten times worse. He was unfavorable amongst the community of Anaheim Hills and then relocated himself to the more private and reserved area of Rio Linda, which also suited his daughter's tastes of horseback riding. He was a harsh man, and didn't care much for anything unless it had to do with money. Leon wasn't pleased at all about the fact that his father had summoned him. He reluctantly opened the door and straightened up, changing his attitude completely, and walked into the room.

"Father?"

Lucien sat in a swivel chair facing the window, but didn't turn to face his son.

"What did I tell you to call me?"

Leon gulped.

"Sir."

Lucien then turned to face him, his expression seemingly irritated. Leon didn't like the looks of this.

"I heard you attended a little get together with Yuri Killian. Tell me, any woman suit your fancy for that evening?"

"No, not one woman truly captivated me that night."

'This is odd of father to be asking me about things like that… usually he doesn't bother with such trifles.'

"I see, Leon. Do you intend to stay alone for the rest of your life? I must say that a life like that isn't worth living for."

Leon felt a shiver go down his spine. The voice of a woman resonated in his mind. The door behind him shut softly and said woman walked over to Lucien with small steps, all the while staring intently at Leon.

"Grandmother."

The woman's expression turned with sudden anger.

"I told you to call me Lady Julian. I hate sounding elderly, and being called grandmother makes it worse than it already is!"

"Y-Yes, Lady Julian."

Lady Julian Oswald was a woman of small stature, standing a mere 5'0 compared to her son's height of 5'11 and her grandson's amazing height of 6'1. Why, she looked like a leprechaun to them! But small height or not, she was a very strict woman, currently leading the Oswald family with great power. Although she seems like a kind, feeble old woman at times, Julian has quick sharpness and can be quite frightening when it comes to her temper. She was one of the people that Leon disliked more than his father.

"Now then Leon, answer my question. Do you wish to stay single forever?"

"No, Lady Julian. It is just that--"

"I didn't ask for anymore commentary, only a simple answer of yes or no. In any matter, Lin Wong called me today,"

Leon felt his heart drop and color drain from his face. His godmother? What could she want? Oh what a silly question, there's only one thing she could probably want now.

"I hear that young May is in search of a fiancé Leon, and you are an eligible bachelor! May is a very agreeable girl, is she not? She is such a benevolent, gentle (AN: What the fk am I typing?) young woman, and I hear she is interested in the art of ballet! She shares your leisure pursuit in the stage and books as well, and--"
"Lady Julian, I give surety to you, I can find a suitable girlfriend on my own. This isn't like back in the day where you can have your little arranged marriages and--"

"B-Back in the day! Did I not just tell you that I hate being referred to as old?"

Leon bit his tongue. He let that part of his speech go completely, forgetting that he shouldn't say things to irritate her more. Julian huffed and looked at her son.

"Lucien, you must do something about this boy. He is truly unworthy of inheriting your fortune. Why, he is most ungrateful to me! Here I am, trying to help him find a woman and he is berating me and being oh so rude!"

"Grandmother, please. I was not berating you, I was merely--"

"Grandmother? GRANDMOTHER!"

Her hand made contact with his face. From behind the door, Sophia screwed up her face. She couldn't sleep, knowing that her grandmother had arrived and joined her brother and father's conversation peaked her curiosity. A finger tapped on Sophie's shoulder, causing her to gasp and stumble backwards.

"M-Mother!"

Sonia smiled softly and silenced her daughter.

"You mustn't be nosy, dear Sophie. Your father would be most angry to know that you were eavesdropping on his conversations."

Sophie sighed and drooped unenthusiastically. Sonia giggled and raised her hand to her mouth daintily. Sophia looked at her mother and blushed slightly. Sonia was a gorgeous woman with flowing silver hair and an elegant way about her. Everything and anything her mother did was simply graceful. I mean, the woman could drop a teacup and cut her finger, and still she would look so refined and pretty picking up the pieces and bandaging herself. Sonia ushered Sophia away from the door and brought her downstairs to the tearoom.

"Lets go and have a cup of tea, sweetheart."

"B-But--"

"No 'buts' about it sweetie! Now then, what kind of tea? Jasmine or chamomile? Or maybe Chai tea?"

"Arrgh! With you, everything has to do with tea!"

Sonia grinned and gestured to a maid to bring a tea set.

"That's because I love tea! You can call me a collector of sorts!"

Sophie sweatdropped as her mother laughed. The woman was officially nuts. Who collects tea, huh? Only freaks do. Sophie looked behind her worryingly. 'Leon…'

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Leon did not make eye contact with neither his father nor his grandmother. He simply could not. Julian sighed softly and withdrew a handkerchief from her pocket, wiping her hands clean as if she soiled herself. Lucien glanced towards his son briefly before saying, "You may leave now, Leon."

Leon bowed twice, once for his father, and another for his grandmother. Julian merely scoffed and looked away from him in disgust.

"Retched boy…"

Leon's fist clenched in a white-knuckled grip. He then turned to his father and replied with a meek, "Yes sir," and exited the room with subtle haste. Upon closing the door, Leon collapsed backwards onto the wall and slowly dropped his head to stare at his shaking hands.

"Why in the devil's sake am I shaking? It was nothing more than a chat…"

His teeth gritted and he ran a hand through his silver tresses.

"Damn it. Damn them both to--"

"Leon?"

Leon looked up suddenly towards the stairs to see his mother looking at him earnestly. Though surprised and visibly shaken he managed to give her a small smile and walk over to her.

"What is the matter? I heard mother came along today to talk with you. Was it about something important."

"No, nothing of great importance."

Sonia cocked her head to one side, pondering his inner thoughts. Leon felt unease, he did not wish to worry his mother, especially since she worries enough about Sophie.

"Alright then! Come and join Sophia and I for tea! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, it soothes after a long day."

She gave him a bright, sweet smile and descended down the stairs. Leon sighed inwardly. He was glad she at least did not notice his trembling hands. He followed suit, watching his mother from behind. She was always so beautiful, her silver mane being much silkier and longer than his own. Her skin was a pale white, akin to Sophie's lily white skin. She always seemed proper, never allowing person feeling to interfere with her façade of the perfect woman. Of course, his grandmother had nothing respectable to say about her. She was the one Lucien chose, and that was the quandary in it all. She just happened to be amongst a group of women Julian had chosen as possible wives for her son. Sonia, though hard to believe seeing her now, was not amongst the few women Lucien chose in his first pick. She was chosen by Julian's ex-husband, Leo, who had an affinity for choosing witty, smart, and strange women, and indeed he found Sonia Darcy as quite amusing. Ms. Darcy's first impression of Lucien Oswald, a man unworthy of her time, a man who was far above anyone in his opinion, and a proud, uncouth lad who could not appreciate a good woman and her qualities. After a few outside encounters (unbeknown to Lucien's mother), Lucien found himself softening up to Sonia and in turn, Sonia began to fall in love with him. Seeing as she was looked down upon by the community, (as she was much different that the women around her, in attitude, looks, and sensibility) she began to see her love for him as unrequited and compared it to that of the French ballet, Giselle. But she found herself to be wrong as Lucien favored her above any other woman and married her against the will of his family members. Though overtime, the separation from his family made him grow cold, Sonia still showered him with her love and beauty. Leon desired a love like his mother's, perhaps he should look into finding one--

"Leon? You never told me you received mail from Kalos!"

Leon flitted out of his inner mind theatre and turned his attention to Sophie, who had spoken out and broke his train of thought.

"I did?"

Sophie didn't reply, simply picking up the butter knife beside her on a tray and slicing the letter open. Leon opened his mouth in protest but listened as she read aloud.

"To Leon and Sophia Oswald. With all due respect, I wish to plead for your assistance. Kaleido Stage needs a fresh crop of performers, and I wish to rely on your skills and have you two perform once again on the legendary stage. This offer will ultimately be declined if I do not receive an answer from you by the end of the month. I wish for your best health, Ms. Sophia, and hope you can perform again. With best regards, Kalos Eido. Oh how pleasant! Leon, whatever shall we do? Shall I reply? Shall I--"

"No."

Sonia and Sophia looked up at him simultaneously and blinked. He, in turn, had looked away from them, staring out a window and avoiding the conversation. Sophie pouted.

"But why not, brother?"

"You are unwell, Sophie. Think of your health beforehand."

Sophie stood up abruptly, her hands slamming on the table.

"I'm just fine, I assure you! I may have my dizzy spells, but I've got a lot of strength Leon, and you know it!"

Leon smiled softly at his sister. She always had something to contradict him with. The look in her eyes made him comply.

"Do as you wish then."

Sophie jumped with glee and ran over to the telephone, dialing the number with speed. Sonia smiled softly.

'Leon… you're getting soft on us… usually, you would have some other reason to fire back at her…'

She watched him with her eyes as he made his way across the room and over to Sophie, taking the phone from her hands and continuing her conversation with Kalos. Leon's eyes widened.

"You've recruited more than just us? Would it be a problem for me to ask who?"

If his eyes could widen anymore, they would have been released from their sockets. He meekly said "Thank you, goodbye.", nodded, hung up the phone, and sat back down with his mother. Sophia, being anxious, ran over and sat on his lap.

"So what happened? Who is it? Oh, tell me brother, tell me!"

Leon had stayed quiet though, causing great confusion to Sophie and Sonia. Leon closed his eyes and sighed.

'It's nothing big. It is only Sora and her sister, so why is it bothering me so?'

Leon had gently removed his sister from his lap and proceeded to go back upstairs and into his bedroom where he unbuttoned his shirt and sat on his bed.

"I'll take a shower and forget about it…"

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Fin! Meh, I don't really like this chapter all that much. But anyways, finally! A new update!