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Present time...
It was pretty much a chill day in the Emperor's Coven. Hunter was studying in the library you were in your room drawing some creatures. You stretched your arms and fingers taking a little break. You look at the case leaning on the wall, inside was your ukulele. Raine a member of the Bard Coven had given it to you a while back. It was a beautiful mahogany wood ukulele your name was indented into it too and on the back was a little note from Raine, "Sometimes you have to punch fears in the face."
You almost cried when they gave it to you and you'll cherish that gift forever. It actually was an accident on how Raine found out you liked to play instruments. You were playing a flute you made from some wood outside the castle and your knife. One day you were playing your flute in your room and Raine happened to walk by and heard it. They complemented you on your music and even played with you as a duet. Belos, unfortunately, found out about your hobby and ordered you to destroy it...you never knew why. It might just be one of those things.
You were deeply saddened by this, you took a long time with love to make it even had Hunter help paint it. Your best friend couldn't cheer you up for a while either. And then, one day a box showed up on your doorstep. And inside was a beautiful ukulele and the rest is history. Every once in a while you would sneak away and Raine would teach you how to play it and even you would help compose new music too. You enjoyed every minute of it, Raine was like the parent you never had.
You wondered if they were busy. You walked down the halls and to Raine's office. Wasn't too far just two flights of stairs where you were. You walked passed other Bard members giving you an odd eye.
'Knock'
'Knock'
"Just a moment."
The door opened to reveal an older-looking witch with light blue hair and glasses.
"Oh good morning kiddo." They smiled. "Come on in."
You whispered a thanks.
"Good morning, uh... I was wondering if you weren't too busy, would you want to do a music lesson?" You asked unsurely.
Their smile widened, "Of course! I always have time for my favorite student."
You raised a brow, "I'm your only student."
"That makes you my favorite," They said going to grab their violin and some music sheets.
You twirled your figure to summon your ukulele. You waited as the witch came back with the music sheets and instrument in hand (well, hands?) You moved two chairs for you two to sit. You sat down as Raine also got the music stand.
"What are we learning today?" You asked eagerly.
"I actually haven't thought this far ahead, we'll just continue where we left last." They said.
You nodded in response and grabbed the music sheet Raine handed to you.
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After a while of practicing Raine thought it would be best to take a little break and brought out some snacks and apple blood.
You had a slice of fairy pie and Raine had a boo-berry muffin, it was like a little tea party.
You were laughing at the stories they told you about their time in high school. You wished you could go.
"And then Darius had to get me out of the vines!" They laughed holding their stomach to try to contain the laughter.
You were having so much fun, Raine was like the parent you never had.
"I'm dead," You said.
Raine looked up horrified to see your skeleton even yelping.
"Got you!" You laughed undoing the spell.
They placed a hand over their heart and let out a laugh, "Oh ya, I definitely enjoy my days off more now."
You tilted your head, "You didn't enjoy your days off before?"
"A bit, getting a break is great but not that enjoyable when you're alone." They said.
"So you didn't get to be this cool till you met little o'l me?" You teased.
Raine didn't reply, just gave a little smile.
"You know, you remind me a lot of someone I used to know. You two would get along great." They ruffled your hair as you protested, playfully swatting their hands away.
You wondered who that someone was. You knew Raine used to date someone but never said who, just that 'it's all in the past'. Total lie for sure.
Raine noticed the time, "Five already? We'll have to continue the lesson another time. I appreciate you coming to your lessons kiddo." They said as they got up from their seat.
You nodded, "Yeah, of course, can't wait for the next one!" You flipped your hair playfully, kinda getting it in your mouth. "It's the only time I can be around someone almost as cool as me."
Raine raised a brow amused.
"Alright, alright now get going, this 'almost super cool witch' is gonna be late for a meeting." Raine chuckled, walking out the door with you.
"What about the mess?" You asked.
You felt bad that you just come and go. Raine reasured you it was fine no matter how much protesting you did.
"If cleaning up some snacks is all I have to do to spend time with you, I can mange that without a doubt kiddo." Raine smiled.
You hungged Raine and mumbled a 'thank you'. They patted you on the head. Then you gave a cheeky smile and waved them 'goodbye' and walked away.
A thought kept popping up, a lot do but ...that one stood out. What if...? No, that's stupid.
What if...?
Raine adopted you?
Thank you for reading :3
Wasn't the music amazing?!
I wish I could play like that....🥲
Until Next Time!
Edited 7/16/23