Christmas Sonata ((E.S one-shot series))

Fresh start

"Whatch'ya doing?"

Frederic heard Salsa's question over the gentle sound of the piano keys he played halfheartedly. "Just letting my thoughts wander I suppose." He stopped playing and turned to face the girl. Salsa seemed as chipper as ever, and she wore her iconic pirate hat of course as she never went anywhere without it.

She grinned and sat down next to him at the piano. She idly played a few keys before letting her hands drop at her sides. "Whatch'ya thinkin' about?"

"Emilia." Frederic breathed softly. "This used to be her favorite time of year." He frowned and gazed to the Christmas tree that sat in the corner of the room.

Salsa nodded. "It must be hard for you." She whispered, almost to herself. "I mean, I couldn't imagine what it'd be like if march died...I never tell her, but she really means a lot to me."

"perhaps you should." Frederic said sadly. "I am sure she would appreciate the sentiment, after all, I am sure she feels the same."

Salsa nodded pondering his words. "I think I will...nothing is set in stone after all..." She stood up and took on an apologetic look, waving her hands in front of her.

"Uuuuh...anyway come and have fun with the rest of us! Christmas isn't the time to mourn, it's the time to plaaay!" She grabbed Frederic's hand and led him into the kitchen where the others were laughing and having a good ol' time while Polka's mother made her famous hot chocolate and they reminisced on the adventures they had been through together.

Frederic smiled as he followed behind. He missed Paris and earth in general, and he had no doubt that he would never be able to return to his world, but as long as he could live in a world as colorful and cheerful as this one, things weren't looking so bad after all.

A/N Yay! Something actually cheerful! (Well, mostly anyway) This is my first time writing for this fandom, so sorry for any OOC-y-ness. I figured I could write some various Christmas one-shots for Eternal Sonata since I am so in love with this game. Anyway, merry Christmas. Love y'all -Reibun