It was another Friday evening and many people and creatures were preparing for another small festival for the night.

The festival itself was mainly just a massive gathering where everyone would come and hang out, create chaos, sing, and a lot of stuff! But most importantly, rap battles.

Plenty of songs always fill up the night, some songs are calm and relaxing, some are just great for vibing and most of them are just loud and chaotic.
And yet, no matter what rhythm the music holds, it always seems to entertain almost everyone around.

And a lot of people enjoy those festivals, no matter how many times it repeats itself, and no matter what you are or what your powers or weapons you may have, everyone is welcomed, so it makes everyone feel as if they really do belong there.

So of course, everyone was excited, already waiting for the fun to start and let the chaos begin.

Well, almost everyone.

There in a dark alleyway, stood a man with teal hair, wearing a brown hat which was covering up his eyes. He was also wearing a grey hoodie with a plain white t-shirt underneath,
also wearing teal pants, brown boots and white fingerless gloves.

That man went by the name Garcello, and he was just an average man who has a smoking addiction. He would often be seen smoking, letting out brightly colored smoke in his surroundings.

Garcello was planning on chilling in that alleyway like he always does, listening to all the music.
He never bothered to go there since he didn't know how to sing nor had any friends to hang out with.

So there he stayed, waiting for the night to begin, ready to once again listen to all the songs and rap battles the people has to offer.

He also never bothered to try singing, and although he did enjoy listening to others sing, non of the songs he listened to were his type.

Time went by flying fast, at least according to Garcello, as he watched the sun start to slowly go down, the sky turning into a beautiful shade of orange.
A lot of people started gathering in the streets, chatting with one another.

He knew that there was at least an hour or 2 before everyone started singing and rap battling each other, so he decided to take a stroll.

He took one last puff of his cigarette before putting it out, then started walking through the opposite way of the festival.

The street he was walking through was quiet, only his footsteps can be heard. It was nice to have some quiet time once in a while.
The fresh air was also very comforting, so he didn't have the need to smoke for now.

After half an hour of walking, he decided to finally head back to his usual alleyway, wondering what kind of rap battles there will be tonight.

But before he could turn around, he suddenly he heard someone singing. He didn't think anyone would be here since the festival was about to begin.
He debated whether to follow the voice singing the song, or if he should just continue on his way back.

Eventually, curiosity got the best of him and he decided to follow the voice of whoever was singing.
And as he grew closer, he figured that the voice was feminine, at least that's what he was thinking.

He eventually found the gal that was singing, she was sitting on a wooden bench, swinging a little bit from side to side.

The gal has long black hair which some were covering her eyes, at least from what he can tell from the distance, and she was wearing a black v-neck T-shirt, red long legged pants, black shoes with white soles and long red fingerless gloves.
She also wore a black beanie with cat ears, which he found quite adorable.

The song she was singing was, in a way, energetic yet smoothing and calming all the same time. The rhythm, the lyrics and her voice fit so well, all seemed so perfect.

He continued to watch her from a good distance, listening to her sing a few songs while smiling. He didn't realize that he was staring at her for a while now till she finished a song and suddenly looked right at him.

Garcello jolted a bit at the sudden unexpected move, and not wanting to be seen as a creep, he approached her to apologize.

"Sorry little gal, didn't mean to stare at ya like that, I was just listening to to you sing, it was pretty good."

"Oh, thank you! And it's alright, I just didn't think anyone would still be around here at this time."

"Heh, well, so did I."

"Well, my name is Annie!" She said with a bright smile on her face.

"Garcello" He replies, also with a smile on his face.

"So.. not to seem rude or anything, but what brings you out here? I mean, I don't mind at all but, isn't the festival gonna start soon?"

"Well little gal, I don't really have any friends to hang out with there, and I would much rather listen to the music on the sidelines instead of standing there awkwardly by myself." He replied.

"Oh, I guess that makes sense, but why don't you go and have a rap battle with someone then?"

"It's cause, in all honesty, I don't really know how to sing."

Annie suddenly let out a gasp.

"Wait what!? How come?"

Garcello chuckled at Annie's little dramatic action.

"I tried to sing, but couldn't make a song of my own that fits me, I tried listening to others to see if could get any inspiration, and although they were good, non of them seemed to be my style."

Annie nodded, understanding his situation.

"I see, maybe I can help you make your own song if you'd like! And OH! Would you like to sing some of my songs with me? Maybe that would help?

"Yea, I'd like that a lot."

"Alright then Garcy! Let's practice with th-"
"Garcy?"
He asked, his smile getting a bit wider.

"Yea, sorry, I thought it would be nice giving you a nickname, sorry."

"No no, it's alright, I like that nickname."

That made Annie sighed in relief, smiling back again at Garcello.

"Alright then Garcy, lets start singing now, shall we?"

Annie and Garcello have been singing for a while now, and they enjoyed every minute of it, especially Garcello.
He had finally got the hang of it, and had finally found a good rhythm he liked to sing.

His favorite song to sing with her being Lover, not by the name of course! But because some of the lines there sure was amazing to him, so were the other songs of course!

He thought of maybe adding little references of Annie's songs on his when he makes some.
No, not maybe, WILL, even if it's the last thing he ever does in his life!

After all, it's the least he can for to her after giving him sudden ideas on how he will make his own songs, definitely close to hers. At least the rhythm and calmness.

While also singing, he realized that she had been holding a strange blue glowing liquid in a bottle, which was quite interesting.
He noticed that Annie's eyes were a beautiful shade of red, not the scary type of red, infant, he found it quite beautiful.
(Platonically)

When both of them finished singing all of the songs Annie had, the sun was already set, stars shining brightly in the dark blue sky.

Both of them sat there in comfortable silence, looking up at the stars in the sky, enjoying each others presence.
And after a few minutes, Garcello decided to break the silence.

"Hey Annie."
"Hm?"
" I never got to ask though but, how come your also still here? You're great at singing, and now that I think about it, I never heard you in the festival."

Annie stayed silent for a few seconds, before deciding to reply.

"Well, I never really sang with anyone before, and I don't really talk to anyone, so I barely go there, your the first person I've ever sang with! And it was a lot of fun!"

Both of them smiled at each other once again, when Annie suddenly got an idea.

"Hey Garcy! Since you're now pretty good at singing, would you like to sing with me in the festival?"

"Really? I've never really been in the festival yknow."

"First time? No worries, I've been there a few time, so what do you say?"

"I don't know Annie, what if they don't like my singing? What if I ruin your songs?"

"Garcy, what makes you think that? You were amazing! I'm sure they would like hearing you sing, and even if not then screw them! Who needs them when you've got me!" She exclaimed.

"Heh, thanks Annie, you're a great friend, wait we are friends right?"

"Of course we are! So Garcy, what do you say?"
She asked again while grabbing his hand for him to stand up.

He again chuckled at her actions, he could get used to this.

"Sure, lets go Annie."

So off they went to the festival, hand-in-hand, ready to show the people there for the first time, brand new songs and a new singing duo.
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Yay! My first one-shot ever! Sorry if it was a too long tho, and maybe even some mistakes, I apologize for that.

But yea, there you have it!

I'll also allow you guys to ask any questions in every one-shot in case you guys didn't understand something or if I didn't specify it well enough! I'll be sure to answer!