(Author's Notes)
OMG, MY FINALS ARE OVER AND WINTER BREAK HAS BEGUN! Sleeping in the past 2 days has been a very pleasant experience. ^^' Anyways, I'm back after a two week hiatus. Why have I been gone? Number 1, studying for finals. Number 2, I got really sick a couple weeks ago and was fighting a really bad throat infection. It's gone now, and now I'm just fighting with the usual chest cold. There's a third reason for that as well. But for that reason, it's kinda personal and I'd have to be really brave to share it with you lovely readers of mine. But for any curiosity…and my own sanity, I will vent at the bottom of the page. For now, storytime! XD
(Story)
December 15th was finally here. Rin and a couple of her choir friends were waiting on the side of the stage waiting for their teachers cue. It was the evening performance of their Christmas Special. The choir and band performed a small portion of their program to the school. But the choir was so hustled and bustled to get onstage, perform, and leave for the band, that Rin didn't have much time to look into the crowd for her friends, much less Sesshomaru. But, knowing him, he kept his promise and caught her choir during the school performance.
But now, the atmosphere in the auditorium was darker, but warmer with a smaller crowd full of family and loved ones. And Rin knew that her family would be there to watch and examine her. She was thrilled that in between a song, she caught her parents and Kagome and gave them a quick smile before their teacher commanded their attention for the next song.
After the Choir was finished, Rin and a couple of her choir friends had decided to stay on the side of the stage and watch the band rather than go right back with their family. They wanted to have the backstage experience as they watched the band for the first time. However, there was another reason that Rin and her friends stayed behind.
As the band finished their last song and the students began to walk offstage, some of them stayed behind and quickly arranged the stage so that a much smaller portion of the band was staying behind for one last performance. As they finally finished arranging the seats and the students settled in with their instruments, the band conductor turned to the audience and quickly grabbed their attention.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please? First of all, I would once again like to thank you for coming to our program. During this special time of the year, it's important that we remember the ones that we love and care about not just during the holidays, but all year long. Our students reflect that dearly. Each of these students have worked very hard to make this program a success, as they will continue to do so for the remainder of the year and for our newer students, for years to come."
"As we bring our program to a close, we'd like to share one last performance with you. This single performance is only held once for every concert that we have throughout the year. It's a mixture of the band and choir students to come together for one last song before the program closes. This year, we wanted to dedicate this performance to some of the talented new faces that we've received this year. The band students you see behind me have all proven their talent and the fulfillment they feel from music. That's why they're on this stage right now."
"And, we would like to introduce somebody from the Choir. She's a brand new face to our family, and has already proven her talent by her dedication to her choir, and by extension, her efforts to shine on the stage. We're all proud of her and are looking forwards to continuing having her in our program as her school years progress. Without further delay, performing the famous piece 'Ave Maria' in the interpretation of international pop star Celine Dion, please welcome our Christmas solo performer, Rin Higarashi!" He finished as he extended his hand towards stage left, signaling Rin to come out.
Rin held her breath and she tried her best to glide out of the entrance to the stage, smiling at the crowd. She'd further stunned the audience by her wardrobe change for this performance. She'd needed her friends help to help her change out of the choir's black dress apparel to a warm red dress that reached just below her knees. It had a very modest setting with a long sleeved bateau neckline. She'd also tied a green sash around her waist and had it tied in a bow on her hip. She kept herself steady on her black high heels as she reached the teacher and hugged him before she bowed toward the audience. She had also had her friends help her with a very special touch to her outfit, her hair. She had her slam ponytail that she only wore for very special occasions. The last time she wore her hair in the side ponytail was back to their first day of high school. This time, she'd carefully tied small green and red ribbons in her hair and swirled them around her messy hair.
With one last bow to the audience and the applause died down, she grabbed the microphone and looked back on the small band group, telling that she was ready for their last performance of the evening. As the band played, the mood was gentle and warm, just like how Rin felt underneath the spotlight. She felt the music get closer to when she was supposed to sing. But when that time finally came around, she was lost in the music. Lost in one of the few times she felt like she was truly lost in a sensation she belonged in. When the time came, the words flowed out of her mouth like sweet, sweet honey.
Ave Maria!
Maiden mild!
Oh, listen to a maiden's prayer
For thou canst hear amid the wild
'Tis thou, 'tis thou canst save amid, despair.
We slumber safely 'til the morrow
Though we've by man outcast reviled
Oh, maiden, see a maiden's sorrow
Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child!
Ave Maria
Ave Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Maria, gratia plena
Ave, ave dominus
Dominus tecum
The murky cavern's air so heavy
Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled
Oh, maiden, hear a maiden pleadin'
Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child
Ave Maria
Ave Maria…
Hmmmmm…
As she hummed her final note, and she came back to reality, she found herself surrounded by something noisy and overwhelming: the sound of applause and the sight of a standing ovation.
(Author's notes)
Mk, I feel so much better. As for the song that Rin sang, here it is! I LOVE this version of Ave Maria! And the fact that it's Celine Dion is a MAJOR bonus! I can actually imagine Rin singing this way, gentle and warm, yet powerful and confident. watch?v=RiQqPy6qPA0&list=PLBF4CBC9A2C9D2C8A&index=28
Mk, time for me to enter therapy session. *Lays down on couch* Truth be told, I've been struggling to keep up with stories not just because of school, but because I've been having a heavy case of the blues recently. Why is that? Lack of romance. Single life is great, independence is fabulous, but one can only stand to be alone for so long before they begin to wonder. It's even harder when you're associated with the LGTB community. Anyways, for those who've taken the time to read my very mild confession to you, thanks! ^^ This is a fanfiction website, dedicated to imagination, so I won't be turning this into a therapy or crybaby session, but it's good for me, or anyone, to vent every once in a while. ^^