Muse and Music!
[Sulea Adventurers Tavern, two days After The Saintess's Transformation, Julia POV]
We were sitting in the tavern again, interviewing Possible companions... so far we had one, A Witch named Amelia. She could Cook, and make potions, And was highly recommended by the Guild Staff. But Auron had heard a rumor of a skilled musician who frequented the Guild Tavern, and knew Bards have Travel Experience, so we were waiting... and today was our lucky day. The first thing I noticed about the Man wasn't his fluffy Tail or Pointed Ears, but his ice-blue Eyes, and that odd grace he had when he moved.
"This should be good! They call this guy the Divine Bard."
Auron was... excited. The man started with a story... and moved into a song... but something felt off about it. Familiar.
"Allow me to tell you of the moment I fell madly in love! I was walking in the slums of this very town when I saw her, and spoke to the children Around. They told me of her hardships, A monstrous hell that befell her, And the Results She was facing with a smile upon her face... such Radiance, it Shames the sun... but I could not bring myself to disturb her, such perfection... yet love her with all my being I now do... for my heart was stolen..."
"Wait. Auron does this sound familiar to you?"
"No, Julia. Does it to you?"
"It does, but I'm not sure why."
Then he sang, a beautiful bass tune, A description of his love... And I almost choked on my drink.
"Oh maiden Fair, with Crimson Hair, And Eyes that view my soul. Your skin is Pale, not Sickly so, And your face bears the loveliest glow! Oh Glance at me, Oh Amber Eyes, And set my Soul Ashudder! For I can't bear to speak to you, my heart is to Aflutter! Alas! For unrequited love! ALAS! For I must Abstain! But maiden Fair, I'll love you still, Though I do not even know your name!"
As he finished his song, he bowed amidst Cheering... then seemed to be headed straight for our table.
"Holy Fuck. Its Eina."
"What? What About Eina?"
"That Guys Song! That's why his story was familiar. Its Eina! The Sly Fox Is in love With Eina!"
"Oh. OH! Red hair, amber eyes, pale skin... Ha! That's Hilarious!"
The Chair opposite our table was suddenly occupied.
"And what is so Hilarious about It, Hero, hmm?" He HAD Been headed toward our table.
"Just that you sang a love song about a former Guy! Ha!"
He was caught off guard by the Lute to the head.
"OW! What The FUCK!"
"The Jealous Need not Comment!"
"HEY, I WAS TELLING YOU THE TRUTH YOU ASS! OUCH!"
"I Said, the Jealous need not Comment! And now I've damaged my Lute."
Damaged was a light word... it had a hole in it. Shaped like Aurons Head.
"I care Not For who My Angel was in her past, nor for what happened to her afterward... I care only that She is my Muse, And I Would Burn the Earth should i learn she was harmed again. It would take one simple Favor done for uncle, and this entire country could be wiped out."
I knew then he was something special.
"So who is this Uncle?"
"Tereus, of course."
"Wait. The god of War, Tereus? Tereus the Maneater?"
"Indeed. They don't call me the Divine Bard for nothing. I literally have Divine Blood in my veins."
"A demigod. Auron just got Brained by a Demigod. A demigod who is in love With my Lil Sis... wow. I was not expecting that."
"My name is Ronan, Fair Saintess... I would very much like to join your party... And if I Prove myself worthy, well... umm... could you... Could you introduce me to her? I'm much too Shy to approach on my own."
He was fidgeting. It was Adorable. I never knew Fox-kin could Blush, but he was doing it.
"NO WAY! I DONT WANT THIS GUY ON OUR TEAM! HE JUST 'Bonk!' OUCH!"
"THE JEALOUS NEED NOT SPEAK, HERO!"
I Couldn't help but laugh. This guy was hilarious. And Auron was so mad he looked like he was about to explode.
"Alright, haha... you're in, Ronan... hahahahaha! Look at His face! Auron, you look like a tomato! Hahahahahaha!"
"I'll get you for this, Lute boy! NOT THE FACE!"
"AWW. My Lute Broke. Next time, then. I'll meet you at the gate tomorrow morning?"
"Sounds fine to me."
"Then I shall take my leave, but first, a small prayer. Dearest Mother, May our endeavors come to fruition, And may the Jealous Learn To be silent when they Need Not Speak. Blessed are the Lute makers, For they are soon to be busy... and may that loveliest Flower Look my way at least once."
"IM NOT JEALOUS!"
"Farewell, until the morrow!"
And he was gone. He just vanished like smoke.
"I HATE THAT GUY!"
[Sulea Orphanage Garden, Earlier that day, Aina POV]
"That man is back, Mo- Eina!"
"Sigh... That's the Fifth time Petra. I told you, Its fine, you dont have to keep correcting yourself. I get that I seem like a mom to you kids... and I'll be one soon enough. So it's okay to call me that."
We were in the garden. For the last few days, Petra had almost called me Mom Quite a few times... And Five times today. It was Cute.
"But you aren't our mom. It doesn't seem right."
"Its fine. Now you said that man was back? What man?"
"The creepy Furry guy that watches you A lot. He sits on that rooftop over there."
I turned and caught a glimpse of A Fox-kin Staring at me. So I Waved, And he panicked and fell off the roof.
"Oh. I hope he's Alright."
"Should we check?"
"SHE NOTICED ME! HER EYES, HER HAIR! PERFECTION! MY MUSE HAS STRUCK! TO THE WRITING TABLE! A BALLAD SHALL BE WRITTEN! WOO-HOO!"
"Oh. Guess hes alright then. Huh? Mom! I mean, Eina! Are you okay? Are you Sick Again? Do I need to get granny?"
"NO! I'm fine petra..."
"Then why are you so red?"
"The things that man said... i... I've never been complimented like that before. Its Embarrassing."
"Oh. Wait never? I mean, not even before when you were Ein?"
"No."
"But your Hair and Eyes are such Pretty Colors... oh! You went all red Again! Haha!"
"Stop Teasing me Petra!"
"Hahaha! Eina is Pretty! Eina Is Gorgeous! Eina Is Like a Mom, And the Prettiest one EVER!"
At this point, the other children joined the 11 year old in her chant... And I Was so embarrassed I started Crying. why wont they stop Calling me Pretty! Uwwww....
A few moments later, Granny saw what was going on.
"CHILDREN! Stop Bullying Poor Eina!"
"Yes Granny"(children in unison)
"So... many... compliments... it's too much... why did that blasted Fox have to get this started? And why am I crying?"
Granny helped me stand back up, from where I'd crouched on the ground
"Its the Hormones, Dear... they cause mood swings. But to think you ate this weak to compliments. And I'm glad you finally noticed The Stalker, hes been Watching you for a week. You should Hear the Townsfolk talk of his Songs and tales... or maybe not, if A few kind words did this to you."
"Songs and Tales?"
"Indeed. That Fox-boy is a Bard of great Reknown. And he seems to see you as his muse... he should be harmless, but be careful."
"I Will, Granny. Its just... why me?"
"As the man, and the children, Said Dear. You Are Beautiful. And now you're all red again. Saintess preserve us, this IS fun."
"GRANNYYYYYY!"
The old lady walked away, chuckling, and I was in tears again.
Stupid Hormonal imbalance. How do so many people deal with this? It's almost worse than the morning sickness! Urp! On that note...