Happy Easter everyone! Warning this is going to be a VERY long Author's Note: You may skip if you please
Joly: There's a boy climbing the barricade
Figure at barricade: Oh crap… *pushes up and rolls over the barricade just as a bullet flies past. Continues to tumble down until at the foot of the barricade at the other sidea
*All the barricade gather around figure whom none of them recognize
Me: Hi guys, long time no see…
Enjolras: Do we know you?
Me: Oh come on; don't tell me you don't recognize me
Grantaire: Eponine Daee?
Me: The one and only, but its Eponine T Daae now.
Courfeyrac: You look different
Me: I got a hair cut, donated 11 inches to charity though I probably could have sold it for 10 francs if I really wanted to.
Enjolras: Not funny
Me: I think it is
Courfeyrac: Is it really you?
Me: Yep! I'm alive, I'm alive, I am so alive! *Take a moment to dance awkwardly causing the others to stare at me in utter confusion* Sorry, I had to find an outlet somehow during lent; it came in the form of Aaron Tveit videos.
Enjolras: How do you we know it's really you?
Me: *Rolling eyes* Grantaire what land mass is Enjy here in love with?
Grantaire: Patria why?
Me: Because now someone owes me a piggy back ride.
Enjolras: *Sighing in disappointment as I climb onto his back* Yep that's her.
Grantaire: *Pulls me down and gives me a bear hug* we've miss you!
Enjolras: Not all of us…
Me: *Glare at Enjolras* I've miss you all too, I tell you the past 47 days have been nothing but pure torture!
Enjolras: (in sarcastic tone) Please do tell us more
Me: Ok fine I will! But first where is Joly?
Joly: Right here
Me: Oh good. *Walk over to him and punch him in the arm* That's for giving away my position as I climbed the barricade! I mean honestly I'm pretty sure I could have made it over safely if it wasn't for you shouting that I was on the barricade!
Enjolras: Oh you could have just stayed wherever you were.
Me: I don't recall asking you! *Sit down on a hay bale* Anyway where was I, oh yes, the last few weeks have been nothing but pure agony! I mean I had to get rid of all my Les Miz and Phantom stuff. I gave my friend this bag, which was a Les Miz back, and in it were all my treasured items!
Enjolras: (scoffing) Like what?
Me: Like my phone case, flute books, t-shirt, bracelet, Eppy Hat, Phantom of the Opera movies, ect
Enjolras: Wow you really need some new treasured items.
Me: *rolling eyes at him* Aside from that I also didn't recognize my phone because I had to change the ring tone, password, both wallpapers, plus I had to get rid of 200+ pictures and 150+ songs!
Grantaire: You had all that on your phone?
Me: There is a reason why my friends think I'm obsessed, not that they are right. If all that wasn't enough, we are playing selections from Les Miserables in band and for two weeks I had to choke down on the words as we rehearsed amazing songs, it really killed me!
Joly: Was it really that bad or are you exaggerating?
Me: Well it was worse in the beginning, especially since I was stuck at home for four days with nothing to do! Eventually it got easier to deal with, and I decided that on Sundays I could read other fanfics, but that was the extend of that. The only thing that made it any worse was my sister, I mean she was cruel during this time. She continually tormented me and taunted me! She would play the songs and blast them through the house, and at one point she took all my stuff and made a "barricade" out of it in front of my room! And to make it better she blamed it on me for "con-Tammy-nating her"! Can you believe that?!
Courfeyrac: Actually we can
Me: Going on, I had to find outlets to put all my energy into, and that in turned caused me to spend all my time looking up Aaron Tveit videos. You know when the movie was coming out I promised myself I wouldn't fall for the movie cast, that I would stay loyal to the 25th Anniversary cast, particularly Enjolras…well that's impossible when Aaron Tveit is Enjolras, I mean how can anyone not fall for him!? I may be 13 years younger than him but I want to marry him, just saying. I saw him at the Oscars and I flipped out! Same with Sam, only I didn't like Anne Hathaway singing One Day More, the second she did I was all like "that is NOT your song!" My reaction to the whole thing scared my family and I think they now want to either disown me or put me in an insane asylum.
Joly: Ok now you are boarding on over the top psychotic…
Me: I'm fine Joly, just a little tired/overwhelmed. Though something might make me feel better…
Joly: And what would that be?
Me: For all my lovely readers to review, I had some of my friends read this story, though one complained that Enjy was too perfect and he needed a flaw, but they don't really know Les Miz that well so they couldn't tell me whether my characters were too OOC or if it stayed true in regards to the original story. Plus I would also like to know my readers didn't abandon me.
Courfeyrac: Are you afraid they might?
Me: Yes, I took about a month break on writing my Avenger fanfics due to writing this one but over lent I updated about 6 chapters and hardly got any reviews or anything! Fair to say I really lost faith in fan fiction…. I just hope this doesn't turn out the same
Enjolras: Oh it probably will
Me: *Now really pissed at him* Wanna bet?! I bet you that I will get at least 5 reviews from the time I post this chapter to April 2
Enjolras: Fine but if you don't, I get my vest back, you stop calling me Enjy and no more piggy back rides!
Me: Fine but when I win, I get to keep doing all that and my readers can choose your next terms
Enjolras: You're on!
Anyway I really do want to say thank you to those who do continue reading this, I know you all probably moved on but it would be nice to know you missed me/ want to read this story. Thank you to all those who offered to take care of the barricade boys while I was out and those who continued to review/follow/favorite my story; I love you all!
Btw I also set up a twitter and tumble account specifically for my fan fictions. It's under my pen name Eponine T Daae, but I'm new to both so bare with me.
Oh and HAPPY EASTER!
Now off to spend the rest of my day singing Les Miz and Phantom songs and watching the Les Miz bonus disk and movie….
Eponine sat shotgun in Enjolras car with Azelma, Gavroche and Grantaire sitting in the back; Marius and Courfeyrac taking Marius car to the movies while the others simply called it a night and went home. As they drove on Eponine couldn't help but continuously glance at the people in the back seat through the rearview mirror. She was particularly proud of herself for placing Gavroche in between her sister and Grantaire, not only did they have a buffer but she had shot gun, it was a win-win situation in her opinion. The night was young with the sun barley starting to disappear and per Grantaire's suggestion they were all heading to the theater. Dinner was fun but they were teenagers and they preferred something a little more fun. They still didn't know what movie they were going to see, they didn't even know what movies were out, they decided they would choose once they got there.
The car ride was full of laughs, with Grantaire sneakily trying to converse with Azelma much to Eponine's dismay, but thankfully Gavroche loved annoying the two of them as much as Eponine hated the fact that Grantaire was getting a thing for her sister. Enjolras kept his eyes on the road and tried to keep a serious composition but even he couldn't help the smirk from playing on his face as he listened in on the interactions going on between everyone. Gavroche took upon himself to say something that made both Azelma and Grantaire turn red with embarrassment; Eponine settled back into her seat and faced forward, proud of Gavroche for having such a smart tongue and proud of herself for teaching him it.
Enjolras saw the smirk on her face, "You seem rather pleased."
She shrugged, "What can I say; I'm proud of my little brother."
"He gets his sass from you."
"I know." she said smugly "It's a nice feeling."
Enjolras chuckled under his breathe and the two looked out into the road through the windshield, neither saying anything more.
They finally arrived at the mall, the theater was inside, and even thought it was early on Thanksgiving evening there were several cars parked outside and people set up in a line in front of the Best Buy store nearby. As Eponine got out of the car and joined Enjolras' side she couldn't help but scrunch up her nose at the people in line.
"I never understood why people prefer spending their thanksgiving outside in the cold for hours just so they can get the latest thingamabob."
"For sale…" added Grantaire as he overheard her comment
Eponine rolled her eyes at the boy but nonetheless continued her conversation with Enjolras as if the others weren't there.
"I still don't understand it."
"Some people are just more concerned with things like that."
"I get that, but I mean have you seen how some people act at these black Friday sales? Honestly they fight, cheat, and cause a rampage…it's a bit frightening."
Enjolras rolled his eyes at her, "Well as long you don't go then I am sure there is nothing to be frightened about."
She scoffed, "Like I would ever step foot in a black Friday say….but it's not the fact that one could get hurt that scares me Aiden, it's the fact that people are capable of going on a full on rampage just to get a TV for 50% off."
"75%" corrected Grantaire
"Shut it wine-cask." Eponine snarled.
Azelma and Gavroche laughed at Eponine's outburst to which Eponine brushed off and they kept walking. Marius and Courfeyrac were already waiting for them right in front of the theater; as soon as they saw them they shot up and automatically began discussing movies. Azelma suggested Breaking Dawn Part 2 causing everyone to groan and gang up against her.
"Oh calm down it's just a suggestion." she pouted
Marius then suggested Flight to which Eponine said no because Gavroche was only 10 and she was not allowed to let him be completely traumatized. Azelma suggested another movie but it was a chick flick and again she was met with a large supply of complaints. The same happened when Enjolras thought of both Lincoln and Life of Pi. In the end Courfeyrac said Skyfall and they all agreed it was the best option. As they approached the box office Eponine noticed that Grantaire paid for Azelma's ticket, she rolled her eyes at his attempt to flirt, while Courfeyrac paid for Gavroche. Enjolras was next up in line and while he bought his ticket she started to dig into her pocket for money for hers, luckily she had gotten paid two days ago and she brought $20 with her. However when she went up to get her ticket at the box office she suddenly felt a hand grab her arm and pull her out of line. She turned to see none other than Enjolras.
"What the hell?! I was just about to get my ticket now I am going to have to go all the way back-"
She was cut off by Enjolras raising his hand next to her face, two tickets held in it. Eponine sighed, both from embarrassment and a little irritation. She took her ticker and placed her hand on her hips.
"You didn't have to do that you know."
"Not exactly the response I was looking for but I'll take it." he said as he walked on
She gave him a confused look before joining him in stride.
"What exactly were you looking for?"
"Oh I don't know a thank you perhaps."
Realization fell through Eponine as she rubbed a spot right above her eyebrow with two fingers. "I'm sorry Enjy where are my manners, thank you for the ticket."
"There we go, and it was no problem Ep-"
"But you still didn't have to do it." She interrupted
Should have known it was too good to be true he thought
"I could have paid for my own ticket."
"I know but I wanted to pay." he said plainly
"Why?"
"You do so much for everyone else; I thought it was high time someone did something for you." The way he spoke made it seem like it was the simplest thing in the world. He glanced over at her and saw a shy smile on her face. However in the distance behind her was also Pontmercy who was texting idly away on his phone and Enjolras' face looked solemn again. "I'm just sorry that you aren't getting anything from the person you want it from most."
Eponine glanced behind her and saw Marius as well. She turned back to Enjolras with a pondering look on her face; her bottom was being bitten on the side by her teeth and her eyes looked curious. She licked her lips before continuing. "Maybe he isn't what I need. I'll get over him in due time."
"I'm glad to hear that." He said with a slight nod
The group went on into the theater and found their seats, the room was quite empty and they were able to sit up in the middle with out anyone being near them, Eponine even propped her feet up on the seat in front of her and made herself comfortable. Marius sat next to her and Enjolras' hoodie was on the other side of her, the man was apparently doing something important but would be back soon, right in front of her was Gavroche with Courfeyrac and Grantaire on either side of him while Azelma was on the other side of Grantaire. As much as Eponine hated the thought of Grantaire and Azelma next to each other for two hours in a dark room that was almost empty she wasn't in the mood to get all snarky, there were time and places for that and it wasn't either of them currently.
The movie started and all the chatter stopped. The trailers for some of the movies interested the gang but none really sparked their attention. Enjolras finally snuck back in and took his seat next to Eponine. The smell of butter swarmed her nose and she looked over to see Enjolras had three tubs of popcorn with him, he gave one for Courfeyrac and Gavroche to share, another to Azelma and Grantaire and the third was for Marius, Eponine and himself but Marius was too busy working on his phone to take any popcorn. Eventually the actual movie started and everyone's attention was focused in on it. While it was a good movie Eponine found herself not being able to really pay attention, she put her elbow on the armrest and placed her chin in her hand, something ticking at the back of her mind. Before long she found herself dozing off a little before sleep completely overtook her.
The next thing she knew her nose was filled with a familiar, comforting smell and she opened her eyes to realize she was resting her head on someone's shoulder. She tilted her head up slowly to see Enjolras' head attached to the shoulder she was on. She automatically shot up and positioned herself so her body was fully facing the large screen, her cheeks turning slightly pink.
"Sorry." she muttered to him
"Don't worry about it." he whispered back
"So what did I miss?" she asked as she took a handful of popcorn from the tub sitting in his lap, he had left a good portion of popcorn for her.
"Not much." He quickly filled her in on the movie's plot so far and she was caught up rather quickly.
She found that she had actually slept through most of the movie and within 20 minutes it was over. The lights turned on slowly and everyone stood up to stretch and walk out of the theater. It was almost midnight and Eponine wiped the sleep off her face as she walked on and tried to block out Marius rambling to Courfeyrac about Cosette. They were just about to leave the mall when they noticed that in celebration of black Friday Sears was having a big sale as well. Something in Marius' head clicked and he automatically took Eponine's hand and tugged her in the direction of the story.
"Marius where are you going?"
"There is a big sale and I remember that there was something in the store that Cosette really liked when we were here last week."
She looked at him as if he was insane, "And?"
"What better time to get it than now? Her birthday is soon."
"How soon is soon?"
"9 days." he answered automatically
"Marius its black Friday soon, do you know how many insane people are going to be there? You will get pummeled."
"That's why I need you."
Her face fell in annoyance, "Gee thanks."
"Oh you know what I mean, if there is one person I can trust to have my back in the face of combat it's you 'Ponine!"
Everyone stared at the two with curiosity, thinking Marius was an idiot for even suggesting it. Enjolras in particular was looking at Eponine with concern; she had made it crystal clear that she hated Black Friday sales and the rioting that came with it, but than again he feared she might put her in the middle of it. Eponine looked at her best friend hesitantly, she didn't like big crowds, especially ones that were willing to tear you apart to get their hands on a HD TV but she loved Marius and the look on his face was too much for her to handle.
"Ok fine, but 15 minutes and we're out!"
Everyone else decided to stay behind and wait for them, knowing the chaos in the store was not something they wanted to deal with. Eponine started to walk off with Marius when Enjolras grabbed her arm.
"Are you sure about this?"
She shrugged nervously and gave a forced smile, "What's the worst that could happen?"
30 minutes had passed and Eponine and Marius were still in Sears, with Eponine getting more and more nervous every second. She had already witness two people get into a fight over a laptop and she just wanted to get out.
Stupid things I do for Marius!
Just then the very same man came running in with a box in his hand. He looked very triumphant and held it proudly as he made his way to Eponine who was standing by the shoes.
"I got it 'Ponine!"
She grinned, "What did you get?"
"It's a kindle, I remember how she said she loved to read but her books made to much clutter I thought she would like this."
"I'm sure she will."
He gave it to Eponine to hold on to while he went off to where the cases were and she trailed after him, he gave her case after case and things for her to look over and give her opinion on. Finally they selected a good case and made there way to the cashier. Marius glided through people, not even noticing their glares as he bumped into him while Eponine sped walk and kept her gaze down.
Look down look down don't look them in the eye…She thought to herself
They were just about to get in line when yet another thing distracted Marius. Eponine rolled her eyes as she stood next to him and he began to peer over some random object. A figure came behind Eponine and tapped her shoulder; she turned to see a man in a Sears's employee T-shirt.
"Hello ma'am, we would be happy to ring those up at register for you." he smiled
Eponine looked over him, something about him making her feel off, "Thank you but no thanks, we're fine."
"Are you sure, it's no trouble at all." He said, reaching over at the box she was holding
"Yes I'm positive." she replied cautiously, moving back slowly.
"Please I insist." his tone a bit more demanding
"No!" she yelped with that she ran in the other direction, the man hot on her heels. She knew something was off about him, it was fairly easy to get a Sears T-shirt, and she was right, the guy just wanted the kindle. She stopped right in front of the escalator and looked over her shoulder to see if the guy was still following her, big mistake!
The guy was right there and he lunged for the box. His expression was full of rage and frustration, something Eponine was all too familiar with. She kept her grip on the box and held it protectively. She was now facing the one thing she didn't want to deal with, maniacs at Black Friday sales. He came at her again, knocking over a lit lamp that was standing near them; he got a grip on the box and tried to pry it from Eponine's hands aggressively.
"Over my dead body!" she yelled before swinging her leg out and kicking him in the groin. The man coward in pain and let go of the box, but unfortunately the triumph only lasted a second for the moment that he let go Eponine lost her balance and began to fall. She forgot she was standing by the escalators and instead of hitting the floor automatically she tumbled down step after step, pain shooting in every time. When she finally stopped her ankle was full of pain and her wrist throbbed as well. She could feel scraped forming on her face as well as a bit of blood trickling down her cheek. She tried to push herself up but echoed through her body when she did. After another three attempts she finally made herself sit up, she noticed that she still had the kindle in her hand and unlike her the box barley had a scratch or dent in it.
Oh sure the box it alright, but Eponine has to take the pain.
She willed herself to stand and she leaned against the wall, fairly confident that she could get back to Marius then the sounds of screams stopped her. She looked up to see a fire staring near where she just was.
The lamp!
She could see the silhouettes of people running around frantically and fear filled her stomach. She couldn't get back up the way she came down but she couldn't stay where she was either. She glanced down at the kindle again
Stupid box! You see what I put up with for you!?
She limped around the lower level as fast as her legs would allow, smoke filling her lungs every second, until finally she came to a door, it led to the outside of the mall but when she tried to open it she found that she was too weak to do so at the moment.
"Hello!" she yelled, "Anyone there?"
"Eponine?" said a voice on the other side
"Enjolras!? Is that you?!"
"Yea it's all of us, we ran outside as soon as the fire started. Are you ok?"
"Yeah *cough* I'm *cough* fine. Is Marius with you guys?"
"Yea I'm right there 'Ponine."
She sighed in relief, "Oh good, I was worried you were suck up *cough* in the fire."
Enjolras spoke next, standing next to the glass door, "Can you get out?"
Eponine tried to open the door again, "No I can't get the door open; I think it's stuck."
Enjolras paused before acknowledging the other boys, "Ok hang on I'm coming in! Get back"
With that Eponine stepped back and the next thing she saw were the four boys prying the door open. Eponine took no chance and as soon as she saw the door open she threw herself out the opening and straight into Enjolras' arms. He was taken back by her sudden weight in his arms but he held her up nonetheless. She began coughing violently and Enjolras took that moment to look down at her, she certainly looked like she had been through hell and back. She had blood on her face and she smelled of smoke, plus her ankle was giving way. She slowly turned in his arms and faced Marius who was across from them, taking out the box and shoving it in his hands, shock plauging his face.
"And this is why I hate Black Friday." She said sternly before she passed out.
One last thing, can anyone make me a cover art for this, i suck at that. Please I will love you forever and ever!