It only took Kyera a few moments to enlarge the Zither and settle it into place . She teased the strings, experimentally plucking them occasionally until they reverberated and made the right note . Raina watched in awe as her fingers danced across the strings, tweaking and settling the instrument's tune . Several little fairies seemed to be drawn from no one knew where and seemed curious as they lighted on flowers and tree leaves, watching the pair .
"Alright, Let's start with Faries . " Kyera offered and moved away . The pale blue fairy who had been Raina's guide before stood ready at the front of the Zither . Raina settled into place and began playing the first tune she had ever learned about fairies teaching her to play the strings . Without hesitation her fairy danced across the strings stopping at each string she needed to play, soon the music filled the court yard while Kyera watched Raina play . It was flawless as Raina picked it backup as though she had practiced every day . Her natural talent poured through the instrument, relieving her tension .
AdvertisementWhen the song finished Kyera smiled . "Very good, Raina, now we will do something a bit more complicated . You are going to play a Release Melody . " Kyera explained as she watched Raina's facial expressions .
"How do I play that?" Raina asked honestly a bit surprised . She had not heard of this particular song before and was curious . They had played so many, both together and the ones she had listened too . Yet, Kyera's musical knowledge seemed to be never ending .
"No, this isn't a song I can teach you to play . A Release Melody is something that comes from inside you . You use it to release emotions that you have pent up and let the music make them real . " Kyera explained as she sat behind Raina, offering her support . She guided Raina's hands over the strings .
"How?" Raina asked rather confused . Kyera smiled at her .
"Close your eyes . " Kyera whispered and Raina did so . Those long black lashes came to rest against her delicate milk bun cheeks . "Now just let your hands move over the strings . " She encouraged gently .
It didn't sound good at first, Raina tried to pull her hands away after just a couple hesitant notes . Kyera didn't let her, she slowly strummed the strings before setting Raina's hands back in place . Then, it clicked . The music stole Raina away .
The notes were soft and kind, they changed tempo and tone expressing the emotional waves that crashed within the child . Tension, fear, joy, achievement, and a sense of oneness all seemed to flow out of her hands . The listening parties realized they were no longer hearing the music, they were feeling it . Each note seemed designed to speak to their hearts and help them feel what she did . Raina's aura began to swirl and dance as it released its pent up energy . Kyera carefully regulated it, making sure the child didn't expend too much of herself . Someone inexperienced could easily deplete their energy stores, and that was never a good place to be .
When Raina slowed to a stop, her body was a bit tired, she felt a little emotionally drained but she felt better . The beaming smile on her face was filled with joy and passion for the music . Kyera grinned .
"Well done, Raina . " Kyera praised and the once spell bound listeners began to gush over Raina's talents . Even the Grandfather, who honestly had little care for music complimented the child for playing so well . Raina finally turned to Kyera .
"Can you play for me?" Raina asked now that her own practice was over . It was clear Kyera had no intentions to give her further lessons this evening . Kyera smiled and motioned her away from the instrument . Raina dashed over to Vella and the baby and sat down to listen .
Chapter end
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