Sleeping Monster

Chapter Three: No one to blame in calm kind Ocean

It was silent. The Dazzlings and Ocean Rage were standing still on the sidewalk. Rage was caught by Adagio, who was holding on to her hoodie sleeve. Rage turned to face Adagio, since Adagio was much closer to her now. She noticed Adagio was short, but her heels and massive puffy hair helped her look tall, she had to look down at Adagio which did not go unnoticed by the Dazzlings. Aria grinned at the display she saw, while Sonata held a giggle. They knew Adagio had a complex about her height and hated people literally looking down on her. As for Adagio, being close to Rage; she was able to have a better look at her face. Rage had a pair of blue eyes and looked handsome at the same time beautiful. One could mistake her as a man thanks to her height, though Adagio could take a guess at her body build which would prove her point about Rage.

“Yeah?” Heels do make a difference, but she’s still good looking even though she’s short. Rage smiled.

“I-Help us.” Adagio stated as she release her grip on Rage’s sleeve and crossed her arms.

“For realsies?”

“What?! You can’t be serious Adagio!?” Aria yelled.

Adagio glared at Aria.

“Do you have a better idea?! Please tell me?! I don’t want to go back to the apartment. I don’t want to deal with anything right now! I just… This is all my fault. I let us lose everything, our magic and singing..” Adagio looked down, she felt tears coming out. She couldn’t handle it anymore.

I can’t believe I’m breaking down now and in front of a stranger.

“Ad-” Aria’s eyebrows furrowed and before she could even respond back to Adagio, she was interrupted.

“Hey. Umm. Sure! My place is nearby, just follow me. You shouldn’t be fighting here and it’s kinda getting late.” Rage felt awkward being in the middle of their issues and most of all in public, even though there weren't much people around. She started walking to her apartment.

Adagio followed with her head still low, Sonata also followed without a word. Aria hesitated a bit but followed last. They soon arrived at Rage’s apartment, she made the Dazzlings enter first.

“Please remove your shoes. I don’t want shoes in the apartment.”

They all complied, removing their shoes. Rage then gave each of them extra house slipper. She head on first leading them through the entrance hall to the living room and turning on the lights. As they entered the living room, the Dazzling noticed how big and barren it was. There was a couch, but it looked like it was never used because of a white sheet over it, a cardboard box used as a table due to a game controller on it, a cushion on the floor, window blinds down, a huge flat screen tv mounted on the wall, and a shelf below the TV with consoles and video games. There were no decorations and whatsoever to make the room lively, it was just plain.

“Welcome! It’s not much and I don’t do much here but just play video games and watch cartoons, anime and movies. I’ll keep my groceries, prepare some things for all of you, prepare a bath and order pizza for dinner. You girls must be hungry. So take a seat on the couch and you can talk.” Rage walked to the couch, removed the sheet and gestured for the Dazzlings to sit down. She then walk towards the kitchen, disappearing from sight.

Taco would just have to be next time. It’s already late and cooking will take time. Rage looked at the clock hanging on the wall and sighed. It was already ten in the evening. She started keeping her items.

The Dazzling then took a seat on the couch. Aria sat on the right of the couch and looked through the window to the kitchen, she watched Rage keeping her groceries to their proper places. Sonata sat in the middle and fiddled with her fingers. Adagio sat on the left, she leaned back on the couch and covered her eyes with her left hand. They kept silent for awhile, until Aria spoke up.

“It’s not your fault.” Aria looked at Adagio. She did not believe their fearless proud leader, her strong sister who has lead and taken care of them through the years to break down so easily. She believe Adagio always had a plan.

“Yeah Dagi! The ones that took our magic away were those Rainblossoms." Sonata jumped in the conversation.

Adagio chuckled sadly, she uncovered her eyes and faced both Aria and Sonata. Aria was shocked, tears were streaming down Adagio’s face. She never seen Adagio cry in front of them and Sonata was worried.

“It is my fault. The planning, decisions and orders were on me. I was in charge, so the blame goes to none other than me. I made so much promises to both of you. I don’t deserve both of you. I’m better off dead. We will never return home and never be able to sing again.” Adagio choked out a sob. She was sobbing hard.

Aria stood up from the couch and walked in front on Adagio. Her eyes furrowed and hands clenched.

“Shut up Dagi.”

“W-what?” Adagio was a bit surprised by Aria, which she gave her a glare and wiped her tears away.

“Just shut up and listen to me, okay? As I said, it’s not your fault. Your plan was perfect.”

“But it failed!”

Aria pressed a finger on Adagio’s lips to silence her.

“I am not done yet, so shut up for once and listen to me! You couldn't tell the outcome of it. You aren't psychic, okay? You wouldn’t have known they would have gotten out of that trap and bacon head to be their key to their success to defeat us. You also wouldn’t have not known that we would lose our powers from this. So stop saying it’s your fault or I will beat you senseless till you say it’s not your fault.” Aria then removed her finger from Adagio’s lips.

Adagio let Aria’s explanation sink in. She let it process through her head and new tears started forming. She felt Aria wrapped her in a hug, which surprised her again.

“And also, we are still alive and together. So don’t say stuff like you are better off dead. You are our eldest sister, who we love. Even though I don’t show it. Ugh. I can’t believe I am saying sappy stuff.”

Adagio smiled a bit and started feeling better, knowing her sisters cared and loved her.

“Ooofff” Aria and Adagio both let out in unison. They felt arms wrapped around them and squeezed them.

“Ari is right Dagi. I love you both! Even though you are mean to me at times. I know you don’t want to be softies. We will always have each other.” Sonata happily chirped in and tighten the hug more.

“So..”

“Nata..”

“W-we can’t breath.”

“Bones crushing..”

“Oh!” Sonata released her sisters from her death crushing hug and smiled at them, but received light glares from them.

“T-thank you. Both of you. I can’t believe you are not blaming me.” How did I deserve both of you? Adagio smiled at her sisters.

While the Dazzlings were having their moment, Rage listened to them. She didn’t want to eavesdrop but it couldn’t be helped. Rage finished keeping all her purchased items and then called a pizzeria. After ordering, she walked out of the kitchen quietly, making sure not to disturb them. The Dazzlings did not notice her walking out the kitchen. She headed straight to her room that was at the end of the hall.

Have to give them some sleepwear and underwear. I’m sure I still have unused ones. Though I’m sure my clothes will be a bit loose for them.

Rage entered her room, unlike her work room, it was bigger, clean and organized. To sum it up, she barely used her room. Her room had a queen size bed that was centered in the room, on both sides it had nightstands with a lamp, a huge wall closet on the left of the room, a desk and a chair on the right corner or the room. She walked to her closet and opened it to search for night clothes and the unused underwear she bought a month ago, which she did not bother to open.

They are in luck. Let’s see what I have. Rage took out three grey sweatpants and shirts. She then found the unused underwear which were still in its package. Opening a drawer on the bottom, she also took out three towels.

Bra? Hmm.. I don’t think mines would fit on them. I guess this will all do for now. Rage put all the items on the bed and then closed the closet. She then arrange the clothes and towels in sets, each set have a shirt, sweatpants, underwear and towel. Finishing up arranging the items, Rage went out of her room and headed towards the bathroom out the hall. She went in and placed the set on the bathroom counter.

I should prepare the bath and then later put their clothes in the wash. Pizza should be here soon.

Back to the Dazzlings, Sonata and Adagio were still seated on the couch, while Aria was near the shelf of video games.

“She has a lot of game consoles and games for them. I wonder if she would allow me to play with them.” Aria rubbed her chin with a smirk while looking at the game collection.

“Don’t touch anything Aria. First thing we don’t want is getting kicked out.” Adagio crossed her arms, keeping her eyes on Aria.

“Yeah yeah.” Aria rolled her eyes and gave a dismissive wave.

Adagio also rolled her eyes. She looked at Sonata, who was looking around the living room and then spoke up.

“This place looks really really boring Dagi. I think it needs more color and decorations.”

“Yes, I believe so, Sonata.” I can’t believe she lives like this and alone in this huge apartment.

The sound of the doorbell made the Dazzlings jumped a bit. They looked at each other not knowing what to do. To check who was at the door or not. Then they heard a voice coming from the front door.

“Galloping Pizzeria!”

“Hold on!” Rage yelled from the bathroom and ran out to the front door. The Dazzling just watched and waited. After a few minutes, Rage then entered the living room with two large pizza box in hand and smile at them.

“I got dinner. Let’s eat, cause I’m starving.” Rage headed to the kitchen, placed both pizza boxes on top of the dining table and opened them. The Dazzlings followed behind her and sat on the chairs at the dining table.

They look a bit better and calm now.

“Dig in. I didn’t know what you guys like, so I got the mix flavor ones. We have four flavors, cheese, pepperoni, seafood and mushroom with other veggies.” Rage gestured them to take a slice.

“Thankies! Do they have taco flavor?” Sonata reached out and took a slice of the pepperoni pizza.

“I’m not sure. I just asked for their best-sellers. I can ask next time.” Rage took a slice of the cheese pizza and hopped on the kitchen to sit.

“For realsies?! Yay! I hope they do have taco flavor.” Sonata happily took a bite from her slice.

“Ugh. You and your tacos.” Aria rolled her eyes and took a slice of the seafood flavor pizza. She looked at Rage and spoke to her. “Thanks.” She then looked away from her.

Adagio looked at the pizza and then at Rage.

“How much for the pizza? I can pay you back once we get our belongings.”

“It’s fine.” Rage waved her hand. “Eat. My mom always said it's fine to spend a lot on food to share as long as you eat it and you also asked for my help. I don’t really mind.” Rage smile and finished her slice of pizza. She then got off the counter and went to grab another slice of pizza, this time taking seafood.

“Go on Adagio. Adagio right?”

“Yes. Adagio Dazzle” Adagio took a slice of the veggie pizza and whispered loud enough for Rage to hear. “and thank you.” Rage nodded.

“When you’re done eating, you guys can take a bath together, since it’s ready. My bathroom can accommodate three or four people and it’s right down the hall on the right door. Sleeping clothes and towels are ready there too and you can use whatever in the bathroom. Don’t worry about the underwear, it’s brand new” The Dazzlings stared at Rage with wide eyes as she washed her hands on the sink.

“For realsies?”

“Huh?”

“What did you say?”

Rage finished up washing her hand and pick a hand towel next to sink to dry her hands, then placed it back and faced the Dazzlings, tilting her head a bit from the confusion.

“Uhh... Did I say something wrong?

“The bath. You said three or four people could fit in?” Adagio questioned with a surprised look.

“I’m pretty sure one person can fit in.” Sonata scratched her head while thinking really hard.

“You’re joking, right?” Aria raised an eyebrow.

“Oh.” Rage chuckled. “I renovated my bathroom to a Japanese style bathroom and I asked the people who renovated my bathroom to make it a bit bigger. You’ll see.”

The Dazzlings looked at each other then shrugged. Living in the human world for so long from their banishment, they never stayed in the Asian countries due to the language they could never understand. Learning source for another language and people who could understand the language were very rare that time and countries were not in friendly terms that time. They spent most of their lives traveling in European countries that could speak english and then learn their language. Though later on when relationships between countries got better, they had a chance to go to one Asian country, but it was not Japan.

“So just relax, okay?” Rage smiled.

“Okay. Before we take a bath, we will clean up when we finish eating.” Adagio offered.

“Don’t worry about the mess, I’ll clean it up later. I’m going to prepare the extra room for Sonata and Aria, right?” Rage looked at Aria.

“Aria Blaze.” Aria spoke and then taking bite at her pizza.

“Cool. So the both of you are cool sleeping together?” Rage looked at Sonata and Aria back and forth.

Aria wanted to protest, but she did not want to be picky at a time like this since Rage offered to help them. She would have to bear with it for now. Aria sighed.

“Fine.”

Sonata just noded, due to her mouth stuffed with three pizzas stacked like a sandwich. Rage chuckled, while Adagio and Aria facepalmed.

“Adagio, you can sleep in my room.”

“What about you?”

“I still have work to finish and I can sleep in my work room. So it won’t be a problem.” Rage started to walk out the kitchen but stopped at the entrance and faced them.

“Once you guys are done with your bath, let’s talk for a bit.”

The Dazzlings looked at each other then looked back at Rage and nodded. They were curious on what she wanted to talk about with them, but it did not worry them much since she was showing that she wanted to help them. For Rage, she wanted to know a bit about them and ask what they wanted to do from here on out.

Author's Note

Hello again!
Another chapter to continue the story of I don't know where this is going.
Though I am quite enjoy writing this and for some reason I thought up of another story. oTL

So I might stick with my OC's second name.
Still thinking deep and that other story I mentioned that I thought up.
I just plan to use Ocean on it too, but she will have the same image but yeah.
Different story. ( hence I am just lazy to make a new OC. oTL but I really like my OC Ocean. :))

Thank you for reading this story. Hope you enjoyed this. Thanks again!