A mortal in the Band (Closed)

[TertiusHuman]

He let Eden and Omen to their crowd mingling, watching how sedated the people were. It just wasn't normal. Usually people would trample each other to just take a picture. Most hardly even glanced at him, but he got the feeling that he should be next to Eden, holding her hand and receiving the same respect...

That necklace...

He shook off the feeling and headed for the van, he had just opened his bottle of water and took a sip when Eden and Omen showed up, after getting in, he relaxed back into the seat, "Now that was an eye opener."

 

[Asa]

What sort of eye opener? And why didn't you join us with the fans?

Eden studied him for a moment till Omen spoke.

Don't worry I told them you were tired covering both guitar parts.

 

[TertiusHuman]

"Well since this was the first time I ever performed, it opened my eyes to what you guys have to go through."

He slightly arched an eyebrow at her question, nodding his thanks to Omen, "And to answer you, I was there, standing at the edge of the crowd. To them I am just not part of the band yet. I doubt that you even had the time to update the band's web site and facebook page and Youtube channel and what ever else social media there is. So I made my way back here and got myself some water and then you arrived. I didn't disrespect the fans, they just don't know me yet."

 

[Asa]

Omen nodded understanding him and Eden understood as well but still seemed a little hurt by it.

Alright then...

Omen took over the situation.

Let's get in the van and head home.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He waited for the two of them to get in and then joined them. He spent time removing the notes from the neck of the guitar. Then he reached behind them and placed it in the back, reclining in the seat and drank more of the water.

 

[Asa]

Omen's driving became a little hurried but his reflexes were spot on. Eden looked to him and she knew the look. He sensed one of them near. Eden touched his arm.

Drive past that old mansion on Wolfsong drive. I bet it will look amazing on such a clear night.

Omen nodded with a strange smile.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Mansion? Wolfsong drive?

With a puzzled frown he looked at the two. Why would they want to go sightseeing? Especially in the dark when the moon is not even half? He peeked out of the window, well it was clear, no smog nor clouds in the air.

He did the smart thing though and said nothing.

 

[Asa]

Once they were on Wolfsong drive they both relaxed and slowed past the mansion. Eden smiled looking past him out the window. Her voice soft and touched with memories.

It really is beautiful the moon light at any phase almost seems to make this regal old place glow.

Omen just nodded and eventually got the van back up to speed.

Let's get home.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He looked at the mansion, OK she had a point...but as they drove on, he just couldn't shake the feeling that something was up. He glanced at her and found that there was something there which just wasn't quite what it should be.

He smiled though, "Well it seems like you know your way around town."

 

[Asa]

We were driving back from a show long ago and drove down this road and I fell in love with that old place.

She smiled and looked at him.

But Omen is right we should get home.

 

[TertiusHuman]

"Yeah...sunrise is not too far off. And it should be a shame to be awake when it does rise."

He watched as Omen drove much more serenely to the warehouse and parked the van. He grabbed his guitar and got out of the van, slinging the guitar over his shoulder, he opened the doors to start unloading the van.

 

[Asa]

Yeah

Eden nodded and began unloading gear as well as the kids came out to help.

Grandma wants to talk to you Eden when we are done.

One of the little boys told her with a nod and an armload of cables.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He was busy helping Omen with the drums when he overheard the kid, he looked at Eden and quipped,

"I do hope she doesn't want to tell me how I am destined for big things."

 

[Asa]

The kid shrugged as Eden carried in some equipment and came back.

She got word from our bass player. Surprise surprise her mother has annoyed her enough she is returning early. Two days tops.

 

[TertiusHuman]

"Well that is actually good news."

After they had finished unpacking the van, he snagged his guitar and looked for Eden.

"Well I am ready when you are."

 

[Asa]

She smiled to him as they walked towards the old woman who was waiting for them with a smile.

You young man will have to get used to my calling all here my children. So how are my children... Good show... Getting settled in together well.

The old woman handed them a mug each of her own blend hot chocolate. She was trying to help awaken him to who he was. She knew he had to be Lucien there were too many coincidence happening since he signed on.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He took a deep breath of the chocolate's aroma, it smelled so good, even though this was the first time he smelled it, he was sure he had smelled it before.

"Ďakujem..."

He opened his eyes and frowned, "I mean Thank you."

 

[Asa]

The old woman just nodded and smiled as Eden told her the show was great and how the band was meshing well as she sipped her drink as well. A well hidden wrinkle of her nose suspecting the magic offered over the drinks to help him and looked to her. The old woman just smiled.

Drink up drink up... I want to know what my boy thought of his first show.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He finished the hot chocolate, the taste lingering in more than just his senses, he guessed there must have been something more in it than just chocolate, maybe a sort of herb to bring out the taste. He placed the mug down and looked at the old woman, who didn't seem so old after all.

"Well it was something quite different. I know how these guys stay in shape, it is quite tiring to do all of that playing and then Eden is up there hopping around and singing like it is nothing and Omen playing the drums like the god that he is. It was daunting, but I think I might get into the swing of things in time."

 

[Asa]

The one who keeps everyone on their toes is that bass player. She get a little crazy but she is a good person. Heart of gold very protective of band and family so you never need worry when she is around.

The old woman was talking to him but more to the spirit within him. Eden cleared her throat and looked to the old woman.

Granny we have had a long night and need to rest. You should rest too.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Alex of course bid the old woman goodnight and left with Eden. Once outside, he paused and looked at the necklace again. It kep twerking strings in the back of his mind. In fact the song, the necklace, the old woman's hot chocolate, it all made him feel like he should know something, like that butterfly which always kept just outside your reach...

"Well goodnight Eden, see you later."

He turned and headed to his room, after a shower, he got into bed and fell asleep.

 

[Asa]

Goodnight Alex.

Eden smiled and Pat his cheek.

Great job tonight.

With that she was gone. Down the hall absently humming the song.

 

[TertiusHuman]

His dreams were vivid, he saw himself making the necklace, he played guitar for courtesans, he sang a song with Eden and Eden came to him dressed in nothing but a hairpin and a sultry smile. He woke with a start, getting out of bed in a rush, still smelling Eden's perfume.

"What the fuck?"

He glanced around and wiped the sweat from his brow. Something was up, it felt like he had been living a different life. But how did Death Dancer and especially Eden fit into this? He took another shower and left his room. He found Omen standing in the doorway to the kitchen area. He turned to face Alex as he came closer, "Ah you're awake! You almost missed breakfast."

Alex paused and took hold of Omen's sleeve, pulling him away from prying human eyes, he stopped and turned to face Omen. "Something is going on."

He looked around them, "Since I joined up, I have been having dreams. Dreams of playing a guitar for a crowd, dreams about you and Eden. Problem is that these dreams feels a lot more like memories than dreams. I feel like I am going out of my mind."

 

[Asa]

Omen raised a brow and in Romanian spoke to him

Lucien... Are you my brother?


Omen's eyes intently studying his damned if the old woman could be right. He waited for his answer.
The old woman didn't need to be close to them to hear she just smiled and hurried the children to get their food and go eat.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Alex looked at Omen and shook his head

"Numele meu este Alex nu Lucien." (My name is Alex not Lucien)

He stopped and looked at Omen, "Wait what language was that? What the hell is going on?"

He was getting agitated and he knew it, but there was no stopping him now.

"What tricks are you pulling? Is this some elaborate joke? Something that you do to haze the new guy huh?"