AN: So..notice. I went to another fireworks show today in Summerville, Georgia. It was spectacular.

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The group ended up going to the restruant during Lovino's break to see him frowning as he spoke with one of the customers, a female who was cradling her arm to her. They caught a snippet of conversation. "...I understand that things get hard, honest. But harming yourself is never the solution. It makes things worse if anything, in the long run."he said. Then he smiled. "Hey, if I performed something for you, do you think you could tell me what you got out of it. You need to hear it."

The girl nodded and Lovino got up, disappearing only to come back with an acoustic guitar. He sat down again and gave the girl a faint smile. The entire place fell silent when Lovino started playing, though. He started singing on time, giving another kind smile as he did so.

"This is an anthem for the homesick, for the beaten, the lost, the broke, the defeated. A song for the heart sick, for the stand bys, living life in the shadows of a goodbye. Do you remember when we learned how to fly? We play make believe, we were young and had time on our side. You got stuck on the ground, got lost, can't be found, just remember that you're still alive."

The girl smiled faintly as she listened.

"You know we've all got battle scars. You've had enough, but just don't give up, stick to your guns, you are worth fighting for, you know we've all got battle scars, keep marching on."

The others smiled faintly as they listened. It was just like Lovino to do this for someone else without realizing he needed it too.

"This is a call to the soldiers, the fighers, the young, the innocent and righteous. We've got little room to grow, better days are near. Hope is so much stronger than fear. So if you jump kid, don't be scared to fall,"

Feliciano smiled faintly and shared looks with the others. The girl was smiling, seeming much better than before.

"You had it all when you were a kid, do you even remember who you were back then?"

Lovino finished and set the guitar aside. "So...one last question for you. You up to fighting a bit further to get to where you should be?"he asked softly.

Everyone else in the restruant's dining area as well as Lovino's boss was staring at him in surprise. Of everything they'd thought, they never would have believed that Lovino would be willing to do something like this for a complete stranger.

The girl smiled though and nodded. "Yeah."she said quietly.

Lovino grinned. "Good."he said softly. "Listen, there's a girl who's about to come out here for her break. Her name's Elizabeta. I'll ask her to come talk with you. If you need something, I want you to get in touch with her. She's more than willing to help people, and is far more available to do so than I am."

The girl nodded.

Lovino got up and gave the girl a one-armed hug before carrying the guitar back. Then he stopped in front of his brother and the others and raised an eyebrow. "How much of that did you see...?"he asked quietly once everyone returned to their conversations and Elizabeta came to talk with the girl.

Feliciano nearly tackled Lovino in a tight hug. "That was so out of character for you, Lovi!"he said.

Lovino sighed, but returned the hug.

Feliciano released and backed away.

The group ended up going back not having to do anything to help, and Lovino was happier when he returned home that evening.

He gave the others a faint smile after he'd gotten changed and returned, collapsing beside Antonio tiredly.

After he fell asleep, Antonio spoke. "Of all the things I expected of him, that was not one of them."he commented quietly. "But that was sweet."

Gilbert nodded.
Matthew rolled his eyes and spoke. "He cares for others more than himself. He's more than willing to help someone else."

The group nodded and settled down for the night.

It had been an interesting evening, so no one complained about the early ending of the day.

Here. The song in this? Paradise Fears - Battle Scars. The link is : www . youtube watch?v=wLC5SZ8eScU

It's amazing, I promise. Give it a listen. And the lyrics...by ear. The lyrics aren't out online yet..unfortunately. But it's amazing, si?