One In A Million

Priscilla: Yeah, he supposedly plays it in episode 2, but we're not completely sure. Hiyono claims that it was him, but you never actually see him playing it. The episode's called Manor of Death. He also definitely plays it in the very last episode, The Sound of an Iris Freezing and Melting. Hiyono is standing outside the room where he's playing and starts twirling around like the crazy girl she is. Eyes asks him to play, but he doesn't, and is deemed a loser for refusing. I think that's all...any other piano playing is done by our favorite silver-haired Blade Child (and no, Rio's hair is not silver, it's grey!). Anyway, thanks for reviewing!
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'He's late.' Eyes thought, tapping his foot impatiently. Honestly, he would have never thought the boy would be so rude as to keep him waiting like this, but then again, maybe he got held up. Just as Eyes was going through the possibilities of why the brunette wouldn't show up on time, there was a knock at the door, "Come in." he said, not finding it neccessary to get up and open the door for the boy.

Ayumu walked into the apartment, and closed the door behind him. He quickly shed his coat and shoes, and walked over to Eyes, who was sitting at his piano, "Sorry, I'm late..." he began, but was cut off by the seated boy.

"If you're that sorry then don't be late again and let's get to work." Eyes suggested, looking up at him expectantly.

"Right." Ayumu agreed, then stood there, not sure exactly what to do.

"Well?" Eyes asked, annoyed at the younger one, "If it's alright with you, I'd like to start." he said, motioning to the spot on the bench next to him.

Ayumu got the hint, and quickly sat down, "So, are we both playing on the same piano?" he asked, a bit confused.

Eyes glared at the stupidity of the supposed genius, "Do you see another piano here?" he asked, letting his annoyance show through.

"I meant on the tour." Ayumu said, a bit defensively. Honestly, how stupid did Eyes think he was? Then, he realized he didn't want that question answered because he knew it was be along the lines of very much so.

"I haven't the slightest clue, nor do I care." Eyes replied, "This is what we have to work with now, though, so let's get it over with."

Ayumu sighed, he didn't want Eyes to be this put off with working with him, but couldn't think of anything to do to make the process easier for the Blade Child, 'He'll just have to adjust.' Ayumu though, then nodded to signal he was ready to start. Eyes began playing, and Ayumu went to look at the sheet music, but hesitated, "Umm...Eyes?" he asked, a bit hesitantly. The playing stopped, and icy blue eyes opened to look at Ayumu, "There's no music." the latter pointed out. Unlike Eyes, Ayumu didn't have the ability to simply have music drift off his finger tips and be able to go with the flow. He needed something to tell him exactly what keys to press, and while he was still very good at reading music, he still needed it.

Sighing in frustration, Eyes stood and went to a manilla folder that was on a table across the room. He sifted through the pages until he found a few pieces that looked appealing; or maybe they were just the easiest ones he could find. Placing the music in front of Ayumu, Eyes gave the younger one only a second to read through it before he started playing again. Ayumu tried to catch up with the professional, but this was a completely new song to him, he'd never even heard Eyes perform it before, and was soon lost. What's even worse, he managed to get his hands tangeled with Eyes' as he tried to clumsily play the notes that were his.

Eyes pulled his hands off of the black and white keys, and away from Ayumu's, "Perhaps you would do better if you stayed on your end of the piano." he suggested, sarcastically.

This comment angered Ayumu, who stood up from the wretched instrument, "Listen, I'm doing you a favor, the least you could do is act civil to me." he pointed out, "I've never played this song before, and I'm not my brother, so it'll take me a few tries to get it right."

Eyes simply stared at him, "I am painfully aware that you are not Kiyotaka," he informed Ayumu, "and do not have the misconception that you are doing me a favor. I could very easily put an end to this entire idea, so don't think that you aren't expendable."

Those words had hurt, and it shown on Ayumu's face, "If I'm so expendable, then why was I your first choice?" he challenged.

"You were merely a last resort." Eyes informed him.

Ayumu a mix of hatred and pain run through him at that comment, "Then I guess you're screwed." he said, his eyes nearly as cold and uncaring as the ice prince's. He quickly slipped his shoes on and grabbed his coat, then left the apartment and Eyes.

The latter sighed, frustrated at the boy. As much as he hated to admit it, Ayumu was right. There really was no one else that Eyes would consider working with, and though he could put an end to the entire deal, he would have to listen to his producer whine and complain for who knows how long. Finding that option even more undesirable than whatever he would have to do to get Ayumu back, he stood from his piano. Slipping on his coat and shoes, he set out to find the over-emotional boy because, like or not, right now, he needed him.
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Jeez, sorry this is so short, but I'm kind of tired. I promise the next chappy will be up soon!