Well I'm back! Sorry for the long wait! I lost my outline! Well this chapter is shorter than the first...wait.. NO!!!! I'm so going to write a longer chapter for the next update. If i don't... well... I'll probably go cry in a corner... The song sung at the end of the chapter is my creation and I'm looking for a name. It's still ot complete, but that's the main idea of the song. If anyone has an idea for a title of the song please let me know and i'll give you credit.
(1) I have no idea how tall Matt is so this is meant to be funny
Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat, NOT own digimon... so sad... I know
Kris threw open the door and the voice stopped. Instead the group of seven was greeted by a black haired woman with the most stunning green eyes that seemed to swirl around themselves. She gave a small grin of greeting and stood from the stool she had been seated upon. Her pale complexion seemed to glow in the faint lights of the small recording room.
"Welcome! A pleasure to meet all of you! My name is Adriana. You might know me as Azrael. I hope that you see all your rooms to your liking?" Matt was entranced with her voice. Not only that but her smile was captivating as well. He blinked as he felt Tai jabbing him in the ribs.
"Uh, yes. Thank you. I'm Matt, lead vocalist and guitarist." he introduced himself. Tai jumped forward next.
"I'm Tai! The bass player! And might I say what a pleasure it is to finally meet you in person! I know all of your songs!" He nearly screeched. Adriana blinked and looked at him as if not sure what to make of the bubbling mass before her. Davis shoved him over.
"Name's Davis! Drummer and back up vocals!" he said, shaking her hand. "And this over here is TK and Kari, our two managers. And this is Sora, Tai's girlfriend. She tagged along to make sure he stayed out of trouble." The shorter brunette said with a laugh as he lept aside to avoid Tai's playful punch.
"Well then! You all seem a lively bunch. I think I'll enjoy working with you! We'll start practices in three days. Until then just get accustomed and used to your surroundings. And Supper should be ready in a few hours." She stated before turning to Kris.
"Kris, brother, could you do me a favor and tell the cooks to start supper, will you?" Kris flashed his award winning grin and bowed.
"Of course! Anything for my baby sister!" He said before disappearing. The entire group gawked at the exchange they'd just witnessed. Matt looked over at Adriana.
"He's your brother?" She nodded.
"Yup! Why?" Matt exchanged a glance with Tai and the two just sighed. Davis spoke up.
"Well it's just... he's so tall and you're so..."
"Short." Matt piped up, knowing no one else would bring themselves to say it. She twitched.
"So what if I'm short... you're not all that tall..." (1) She shot back, her eyes narrowing as she put her hands on her hips. Tai snorted and held back his laugh. Matt fixed her with an unamused glare.
"Last time I checked I was well over 4'1"..." Matt replied. Davis cackled a few times before silencing suddenly and looking around, hoping no one had noticed. Everyone's gazes were locked upon Matt and Adriana. The woman just smiled, grinning like a scheming fox.
"I can tell this will be an interesting year..." She said, sauntering passed them. She stopped next to Matt and her grin widened. "Enjoy your stay in hell... and remember... it's damn cold here... I suggest you dress warmly." With that she stepped out of the recording studio and left the group speechless. All eyes turned to Matt, who was still glaring daggers after Adriana.
"Dude... she hates you." Tai said, clapping his best friend on the back. Matt shot him a death glare.
"Nice, buddy." Davis said, giving him the thumbs up.
Supper went by with little event save for silent glares sent between Matt and Adriana. Tai was beginning to fidget, not sure if he should side with Matt or Adriana on this one. He wasn't even sure f he wanted to get involved. Sora was certainly eager to side with Matt. This worried Tai, but he was reassured when Matt ignored the red head's comments completely.
TK as well was ready to step in and try to put this hostility to an end. By the time the three days were up, almost everybody was waiting for one of the two to kill the other in their sleep.
The fourth morning arrived and everyone trudged into the library, half asleep and a few still in pj's. Adriana was wide awake at 5:30 in the morning. She smiled in greeting, smirking at Matt knowingly as they entered. TK groaned in annoyance. He was getting sick of the tension in the air when both of them were in the room. He loved his brother, but there were times that he just wanted to strangle the stubborn and prideful blond.
"Here's your music for the day. The song has been written as well as the lyrics. If we need to make any adjustments, the time is now..." She said, handing them all the sheet music. Tai screeched happily as he read over the lyrics.
"Oh Matt! I can't wait to see how your voice blends with hers!" he couldn't help but hop around excitedly. Matt just frowned. He glanced over at Adriana and gave a defeated sigh.
"Alright! I give up! You win!" he said, fixing the woman with an icy glare. She stopped and turned to look at him innocently.
"I'm sorry.. what was that? I didn't quite hear you... Can't hear anything from down here." She said, growling slightly. Matt grumbled.
"Fine, I'm sorry. I was blunt, rude, and didn't think my words through. Can we just forget it happened and move on?" Adriana smiled at him and thought for a moment.
"Nope!" she said happily and laughed at the look on everyone's faces. "I'm joking.. of course! You're forgiven. And I'm sorry as well. I shouldn't have taken offense to such a remark. Kris has often told me I'm too touchy about my height. So!" she said, clapping her hands together. "Shall we begin?"
It was well passed midnight as Matt lay awake, looking over the lyrics for the umpteenth time. They were good. He sighed, glancing at the clock. There was no way he was going to get any sleep. He stood and slipped into a pair of pants and shirt before heading down to the studio. Might as well get some practice in.
He set up the music and the lyrics, finding the tempo before starting. His voice cracked at first but soon, after a few warm up, he was singing like he was known for.
"Sweet, sweet
black cloak of night
covering my soul
taking over my heart
consume me in fire
take out my heart
and freeze my will
keep me here
in a state of sleep
until you come
for me"
Matt was startled slightly as Azrael's voice joined in, singing the second verse.
"Cradle my being
and clothe my soul
your love is what
keeps me yearning
I am worn, and tired
looking for the arms of
someone willingly to hold me
will you wait
and let me save you
only to have
you save me to?"
As if on que they both fell into the chorus, voices blending in a harmony of velvet.
"Consume me in fire
take out my heart
and freeze my will
keep me here
in a state of sleep
until you come
for me"
Adriana waited until the last note died out and smiled. She looked over at Matt and chuckled.
"Not bad for a guy. Looks like you can carry a tune." Matt returned the smile and shrugged.
"Nowhere near as good as you can."
"Was that a compliment?" She asked, crossing her arms over her chest. He looked at her innocently.
"Compliment? Me? Never."
"Good. Let's keep it that way." She added before leaving the studio and leaving Matt to his own thoughts.