Book of Ice

ஜ۩۞۩ஜChapter 4ஜ۩۞۩ஜ

All six made their way down to the ground floor and to the lobby area. At first they were unsure of what to do, then Austin spotted the old grand piano in one corner, he nudged Justin who smiled at his twin and went around to the back office. He returned with a violin and bow.

Austin started out and it took only a moment for Justin to come in. Melody easily recognized 'Rain' by Brian Crain, it was a slow and soothing song and threw out the lobby people eased in their seats enjoying the graceful notes the twins preformed perfectly. As the song drew to an end they picked up another with the same lack of difficulty this one was 'Schuberts Ave Maria' for piano and violin. After the shorter song people applauded and a girl went up to them she was in a wheel chair but asked the boys to play her favorite song.

Austin laughed and said "No problem, just give us a second." She grinned and wheeled over to her family waiting for her. After a few words to each other the twins started 'Paradise' by Coldplay It went on like that from Adele songs to the lion king sound track, they could play anything. Those who could danced, those who knew the words sung. They were all very entertained, and one by one the list of appointment got checked off. One little girl even told the boys when her next visit would be so they could come back. They told her they would try.

As the last person left to go get checked up Austin and Justin stretched their backs and arms, Lilly came up to them and ginned, "Well, I've known you two for as long as any of us can remember, I'm surprised, I knew you two could play anything, but I didn't realize you meant ANYTHING."

"I agree, that was truly impressive."

They turned to look, sense Melody and Ian left a while back it was only the four of them, the twins, Lilly, and Sophia. Andrew Ice Stream was standing in the doorway watching them with a strange look in his eyes, interest, joy, and was that fear? He was wearing a white shirt with a double-breasted brown jacket and blue scarf, his jeans looked old and well-worn, his boots made for hiking, scared and worn.

Lilly's blue eyes narrowed as she studied her sire, she didn't feel as if the word father was yet deserved. Ice stepped lightly, or as lightly as you could in such big boots, over to the children. "It seems you have both inherited your father's talent." When they stared blankly he asked, "You didn't know? I'm sure your mother still keeps his piano in the main hall." Justin nodded

"I had thought so, well he use to play just about everyday, from what I understand, now he's more likely to burn an instrument then play it. It's a shame really, he was an amazing musician." He became lost in thought and Lilly broke in, "May we help you?" He looked surprised, "Your mother asked me to watch out for you today. She thought it would be good for the both of us." Lilly scowled "Why in water's name would she think that?"

"I have no idea sweet pea." Temperance strolled into the room and leaned on the piano, "This way will never work." She grabbed Andrew by the chin and pulled him close, almost touching her lips. She blew into his mouth and released him. Drew dropped to his knees and started gasping for breath.

Andrew was on the floor gasping for breath, Sophia stared in horror at the man. "What did you do?" She panicked and tried to step forward, Lilly and the browned haired twin looked at her, Justin's eyes never strayed from the withering man. A series of pops and snaps drew everyone back to Ice, Temperance smiled and said to him, "You do realize how much more powerful I am than you. It also wouldn't hurt if you would stop fighting it." He glanced up at her in between his white locks of hair. With a sigh he gave in, it looked like an implosion made up of white, and sitting in Andrew's place was a fluffy white fox.

Temperance scooped up the fur ball, then set down the creature on the piano. It was slightly larger than a house cat, his eyes were the color of melted silver, the same as Andrew's. It's ears were round teddy bear, it's nose button black, "He's so CUTE!" Sophia burst out, no one else said it, but they all agreed, Ice as a fox, was adorable. The fire elemental smiled, "Small, cute, and non threatening, perfect for going with the kids." Lilly stiffened like she was going to say something, but held it, smartest thing to do with the twin's mother.