User:AuZZy

Let me guess, you were walking home from school...work...wherever.. And you just happened to cross paths with the music hall Where you heard the most beautiful music being played You had to see who it was that could make such a pleasing sound Peering in, you saw the vast crowd Then, you saw him... A young boy, up on the stage Or at least, he looked young But, you know what they say Looks are deceiving Before I go on I would like to introduce myself You see, I am that young looking boy Hunched over the old grand piano I, am Luca.... Luca Montgomery And I can promise you I don't enjoy doing this I hate it... Having to sit here, and listen to them... Their screams, their cries for help Knowing, there's not a damn thing I can do Or he'll take me too Heh, I'm confusing you Aren't I? I'm sorry I tend to do that at times, let me back up a bit Maybe then, you'll understand... It was late one night, I had decided to stop by the music hall on the way home from school As I always did This place, was my escape A means to get away from all the pressures that come with being a Senior in high-school I pushed the front doors open, they'd been left unlocked I have...Ties But that's beside the point I made my way to the stage, my footsteps echoing throughout the empty hall With a grunt, I hoisted myself up Setting my book bag beside the old grand piano And what beauty it was...Not so much as a trace of dust laid on its black and ivory keys Nor on the bench I'd sat on Resting my left hand on the keys, I hammer out a few notes Just to get myself warmed up you know Then, I added my right Letting fingers travel where they pleased As the once empty hall filled with my music I grinned to myself, proud that I'd finally mastered the piece I'd been working on for so long Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, I fell in love with that song the first time I heard it The song was drawing to a close And that is what I heard it Someone, was clapping In the very back of the hall I turned my head, eyes squinting Trying to make out whoever was making that noise I could make out the faintest hint of a silhouette of a man It appeared that this "man" Was wearing a large fedora, gloves, and a trench coat that seemed to cover up any details on his face or body Then came the voice, as he stood Still clapping "Bravo" it said, "encore" I won't lie, I was startled Who wouldn't be? I mean, just a moment ago I'd been alone, and now here this...Person was Intruding in on my music Just who did they think they were? "And who might you be?" I ask, still squinting Trying desperately to make out a face I couldn't however "Just a humble friend, whom happens to like your playing, will you play for me?" I didn't know what to do, I mean I had no idea what time it was And mom would have a cow if I came home late...Again “Please" the man said, " if you play for me I promise you, you will have whatever you desire, Fame…Fortune...Women, the lot” Well, this was...Shocking Who really was this man I hadn't the slightest idea But whoever he was He was very generous Or so I thought I won't lie to you, I wanted to say yes But should I? "I suppose I could play it again, if you want” Just as I was about to hit the first key, I was stopped by the man How could the man have gotten up here, on the stage with me If about only a fraction of a second ago he was at the very last row at the back of the music hall? Strange…I thought to myself Then the man said, in a chilling voice that sent shivers up Luca’s spine, “No, first we make a deal, there’s a catch, hem..Listen, if I grant you this wish, you must grant me a wish too” “Um, o-okay…” I said, in a very confused voice, a wish What could it be? I waited desperately for the man to tell me what it was “I’ll tell you once you’ve finished playing" I nodded And began to play me sweet melody again As I played, people walking outside began to look in and listen to the my tune It was happening, I was being noticed, but then… “Yes, great now stop” he said in a rather calm voice I stopped, “Um, is there a problem?” I asked. Watching my what would've been crowd continue on their way “No, I’ve just heard enough, it was wonderful” the man said “Now, if I may tell you my wish.” Again, I nodded “As a price for becoming a star, you must help me with something" "Okay" I reply, waiting for him to continue "You see, I run a business and while I have my...Helpers, there's still people who manage to slip from my fingers" As he said this, he clutched his hand into a tight fist Frustration flickering across what I could make of his features now Which still, wasn't much Slowly, he lets his hand relax...Composing himself once more "I want you, to help me get those people" "How?" "All you have to do, is play...Play for me...For them. Whoever shall hear your music will stop, just as those people did...And if say someone on this list" He takes out a piece of paper, letting roll out It unravels, stopping just shy of the stage's edge "Shows up, I will finally be able to finish what I've started" "And just what have you started?" "Nosy boy Luca" he says, folding the paper back up "Wait, h-" "I have my ways, now...Back to our little deal. You help me find these people, and I will make you a star" "What's the catch?" He grins, "catch?" "There's always a catch" "Tell you what" he says, taking out another piece of paper "You sign this" he pulls out a pen, holding it out to me "And I will tell you what the catch is" I shake my head, looking up at him I swear I saw a swirl of red in his eyes "I'm not signing, until you tell me what it is" He sighs, bowing his head Looking back up at me "Very well" he says, "the 'catch' young Luca, is that you will play for me...For all eternity. Or I will have no choice but to take your soul..." "My soul?" He chuckles, a deep...Demonic chuckle "Yes, Luca...Your soul...So will you sign. Or do you need a little...Persuasion?" As he says this, he holds out his hand Eyes locking with mine "I'm not going t-" Just as his hand clutches A searing pain rushes through me Causing me to slide off the bench If you've ever been burned, you'll have a slight idea at just what this pain felt like If you haven't...Consider yourself one lucky bastard Glaring up at the man, as the pain slowly faded I knew, whatever that was He'd caused it I don't know how, but he did "You were saying?" he says, evil smirk spread across his lips Revealing a row of yellowed teeth What was I going to do? If I said no, he'd kill me If I said yes...I'd be possibly helping him kill countless others Was my soul, worth theirs? I'm sure you know the answer.. "Okay.." I gasp, trying to fill my lungs back with air "I-I'll do it" Taking up the paper, setting it on the lid I grip the pen in my left hand, bringing it to the paper "That's it" he says With a trembling hand, I signed my name Not in blood, as you would think But ink, ink as black at that mans soul was If he even had a soul Which, I highly doubt "Forgive me" I mutter, not to him But to my mom, my dad... God, if he actually existed If this man before me, is who I think he is... Then, there must be a God Right? If there is one, I guess Somewhere along the line, I must've done something To piss him off Why else would this be happening? With a laugh, fit for a loon The man takes the paper and pen, patting my shoulder "You made the right choice, Luca" So, do you see now? Why I hate this Anyways, we're here now Wherever here is I stopped keeping track It's a pretty big hall though, decent sized crowd I know he's here...Watching, waiting Mentally, I count down Still playing my song 3...2....1... I increase the sound of my playing, in a sorry attempt to drown out their screams Their cries for help I hang my head, whispering those words "Forgive me, please...Forgive me.." If it wasn't for me, and my 'god given' talent they wouldn't be here You wouldn't be here But, you are I tried to warn you, as you stepped inside I didn't say anything, I just looked at you With pleading eyes You paid no heed I got angry, why were you ignoring me? I was trying to save your life damn it! And you didn't care... I saw your name on his list... I kept trying, and trying to get you leave Yet still, you paid no attention Finally, I turned away If you wanted to sit there, and let him take you Who was I to interfere? And as he came for you, your screams reached me Just as all the others did And just as with all the others I bowed my head, in sadness Regret As I whispered under my breath "Please, forgive me..."