Music Under the Spotlight (Lumity Band Au)

Welcome to the band

Luz POV:

I sat on the couch, almost halfway asleep. After the band audition, I went to go help Eda with her stand, selling off more of her human artifacts. And once night had fallen, Eda asked if I would help her get a soomite tooth so she could test a new potion, to which I happily agreed. 

Let's just say, getting chased by a giant pig like creature is as terrifying as it is tiring. Not to mention that distracting that thing was near impossible. But, Eda did manage to get the tooth and we both left with only a few bruises and scrapes. 

And, in return for helping her for the night, she said that not only could I sleep in, but she'd try to find me a scroll. However, instead of taking Eda up on her offer to get more sleep, I decided to get up early to go visit my mom before her shift, filling her in about my first day. 

When I mentioned how I auditioned for the band, she was really excited for me, which made me happy. I told her that I'd let her know what their decision was as soon as I could. 

While I was still on Earth, I decided to pick up a six pack of bottled Cokes and a few different kinds of candy since I promised Amity I would bring them some human food for the band to try. I made sure to put the Cokes in the cooler when I got back, but the candy was just sprawled out on the table in front of me because of how tired I was. 

Lightly scratching at the bandage on my cheek, I cracked open my eyes and looked at the ceiling. Behind me, I could hear the little patter of King's footsteps coming down the stairs, then leading into the kitchen. A few seconds later, I heard the cooler open.

"King?" I groggily called, trying to rub the sleep from my eyes. "Don't have any of the red bottles I put in the cooler!" The cooler shut, and King eventually made his way into the doorway, a look of annoyance held in his eyes. 

"Why not?" He questioned, folding his tiny arms over his chest. Sitting up and popping my back, I sighed. 

"I need them for later, that's why. Sorry buddy." I shot him a sympathetic smile, but he only huffed. I glanced over at the candies on the table when an idea hit me. I patted on the couch, motioning for him to take a seat next to me. 

Reluctantly, the tiny demon waddled over to me, hopping up on the couch and taking a seat. I motioned towards the candy sprawled out on the table. "Which one you wanna try out?" I asked him, watching as his eyes lit up. 

He took a minute, tapping one of his claws against his chin before he pointed to an upside down bag. "That one!" I picked up the bag and flipped it over, a smile finding its way to my face. 

"Lifesavers gummies! Good choice." I tore open the bag, pouring a few of the circular candies in my hand. "Which one do you want?" Holding my hand out for King, he quickly plucked an orange one from my hand and popped it in his mouth. 

"Why is it so chewy?" He mumbled as he continued to chew. I chuckled, taking a red one from my hand and putting it it my mouth before putting the rest back in the bag. 

"That's just how they are." King shook his head, finally swallowing the candy. The tiny demon then stuck out his tongue, staring at the bag. "Whaddya think?" I asked him, placing the bag back on the table. 

"They're... okay." He mumbled, crawling onto my lap to reach out for a different bag of candy. "I wanna try that one now." I picked him up, moving him back to my side. 

"Maybe another time." King looked up at me offended, then started to pout. Hesitating for a moment, I sighed and gave in, randomly grabbing one of the boxes and tearing it open. "Here." I offered King another piece of candy. "It's a Bottlecap."