Under my wing (Rachel)

[Ellen Banks]

Ahh just another perfect day, in Ellen Bank’s perfect world…



This has been a busy few months for Ellen Bank’s she always detested her time always from her empire. Spending the summer looking after her mouthy little brother wasn’t exactly a pleasant way to spend her vacation time, while Ellen’s world was based on rules and order. Little Brother; Benny Banks seemed hellbent on trying to ruin her life with his constant screaming and yelling, his voice was like nails on a chalk board. No one could irritate her quite like Benny. What she wouldn’t give to “Suggest” for him to punish himself…not something too bad…just enough to teach him an important lesson about sticking his nose in Ellen’s business. But of course Daddy did so HATE it when she used her powers at home……



So you can imagine her relief when she arrived back to her real home, to her adoring public, it was funny really; how easy they were to fool, all Ellen needed to do was, smile a certain way, or pretend to care about someone’s problem and they had no clue what utter contempt she had for most of them. Puppets fit to dance to her tone.



After the latest chess club meeting she decided to relax for a moment in one of the nearest training rooms, being her was such hard work.

[Rachel Kells]

Rachel needed to let it all go, what better way to do that then by playing violin?

Since Rachel was on campus for the holiday break she had enough free time to do as she pleased, and if she was going to play violin, she was going to play violin. She wasn't sure though, should she be playing or should she be doing ballet? Both needed practice but since she had brought her violin with her she wasn't going to waste this opportunity. After getting dressed and trudging out in the snow Rachel had chose to occupy one of the unused training rooms.

Adjusting her headband and tugging down her dress Rachel carefully began prep for before she played taking out the violin, making sure it was in tune, doing her scales, everything that she had to before she could begin her practice. When that was finally done Rachel began to play, soft and sweet, Mozart Violin Concerto No.5 the 2nd Movement slowing floating off the notes of her violin. This was one of her favorite pieces and she would continue to play it for practice.

Rachel hoped she wasn't disturbing anyone, not that anyone would be around.

[Ellen Banks]

Ellen’s stress levels began to slowly lessen as she took advantage of the silent surrounding of the large and empty training room, as if the constant noise of the hammel institute infection with entire armies of students and Ellen being constantly bombarded with assignments after assignments it was nice to have a moment to herself.



She slowly began to close her eyes, and began to take deep rhythmic breaths feeling her self relaxing, she might just feel tempted to take a little power nap here, she had been working till ungodly hours. Maybe taking a quite nap would do her the world of good.



However it appears that someone else had very different ideas, Ellen relaxation time was cut off when she was awoken by quite loud violin music, as she open her eyes a frown crossed her features at the unwanted interference, but then it softened as she realized that the music was quite skilled. Mozart if she wasn’t mistaken. She looked up at the player and was quite surprised she was very young.



She leaned up and began to speak in a soft voice. “You’re very talented, has anyone ever told you that? How long have you been playing?

[Rachel Kells]

Rachel smiled a bit as she got out Madeline. She had had her violin since she was old enough to hold it properly and she treasured it for the noises and sounds it could make. Her grandmother had given it to her, and it was one of her only keepsakes from her. Not long after they had moved to new York her grandmother had died, and though her mom was sad, Rachel playing seemed to help. At least a little.

Making sure to keep her posture correct Rachel straightened out Madeline and took a breath before she began playing. Her aim here was to play correctly and perfectly, though she doubted it would be perfect, but it would come close. This piece was hers, it was the piece she loved, and would continue to play, no matter the entirety of the movement.

Moving into the higher notes Rachel closed her eyes, taking a step back, and then forward again relaxing her body to the music of the movement. She smiled down at the sheet music, completely comfortable with the way that her body and bow was moving, as she hoped to achieve her goal of performing correctly. There weren’t many at this school who could play, or she hadn’t found any yet.

Rachel just about jumped when she heard another voice. She immediately stopped playing and looked down blushing. “My apologies miss, I didn’t know there was anyone else in the room. I hope Madeline and I have not disturbed you.” Rachel gave a tiny curtsy, keeping her manners about her. “I thank you, I keep my playing to myself mostly, and I have been playing since I was five miss. Violin, Piano, Ballet, and Horseback riding. All were taught to me since then.” Looking down she started to shuffle the music papers on the stand. “I am sorry to have disturbed you. I can leave, as you were here first.”

[Ellen Banks]

Ellen herself had tried to pick up several instruments when she was around this girl’s age, including violin but she never had the patience to see it through to the end, Ellen got bored quite easily and was never disciplined enough to focus and perfect her skills. Her parents more or less spoiled her rotten so she was never under pressure to continue these activities. So despite being able to play a few basic piano pieces. She was musically illiterate, but she knew how hard it was to perfect these talents. Which made the girl’s skills all the more impressive.



From afar she gazed impressed at Rachel’s experienced yet graceful positing as she played, To be perfectly honest Ellen was very impressed how someone so long could play the instrument like someone double her age. Was she involved with the music club? If she wasn’t there was something was seriously wrong the school?





“Don’t stop on my account” Ellen said holding up both hands showing the girl that she had no evil intentions (For once) “No harm, no foul, I was actually quite enjoying it” Ellen couldn’t help but smile at the little curtsy. So cute, and she was so well mannered too.There was nothing that Ellen hated more in life then the herd of rude little pigs that constantly walked down her halls, poisoning with their loud and obnoxious insults. So Rachel was a breath of fresh air.



She called her Miss...Why wasn’t everyone like this kid?



Feeling surprisingly nice for a change she walked over to the girl and smiled down at her “As a kid Ballet was always my favourite hobby, I still try to do it whenever I get the chance and I miss my daddy’s stables. So I think were in the same boat. I’m Ellen by the way”