Pairings: Norton X Aesop

Notes: This chapter is strongly related to Blood String of fate, I honestly to add it in Blood String of fate fiction but since this is a Happy Birthday Baby MagNut Day~ I put it all in here~ Enjoy!

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Aesop Carl, Music Master

"What a beautiful melody, Mr. Carl."

Those words I always hear from my instructor, Mr. Norton Campbell, he was this tall, dark haired man with beautiful onyx eyes, back when I was young, around 14 years old, my parents wanted me to be a musician just like them and enrolled me in one of the prestigious school owned by Oletus Inc, they enrolled me in arts and theaters course where I can enhance my skills in piano, being an introvert has their ups and downs, I was anxious around people, my heart starting to drum inside my chest, I'm palpitating and sweating profusely, the words I want to say couldn't come out of my mouth, I was a nervous wrecked, It always happened that's why I ran away as soon as I engage contact with someone, in due time, everyone called me a Freak , I get that, It's not like I can't do anything about it, my only friend is my journal which I write all my worries, problems and secrets to and that grand piano in the music room, I often play when no one is around

One day, my music professor noticed how some of my classmates become aloof of me or teased me, they were worried it may stir some trouble, they were kind of scared that if I get in trouble my parents would sue them, which was normal, my family holds great power over finance, business and more in the city of Cambion and they fear I might tell my worries to them but the real problem is me

One of my professor's Mr. Kevin Alonso, he was our archery teacher, he recommended me to one of his friends, to be my personal tutor, apparently he told my parents of my condition, I'm glad my parents didn't overreact about my situation, it was quite challenging for being an only child to have an overprotective parents and then he suggested to my parents that his friend Mr. Mole that his alias to be my personal tutor, my parents agreed.

I just pray Mr. Mole, won't be too awkward with me

It was monday and the day I will study under Mr. Mole, I was shaking in front of the music room, I will meet another stranger, I was already sweating and stuttering, When all of a sudden a soft melody echoed inside, I took a peek and saw Mr. Mole was playing the piano majestically, I was being drawn to it and when it ended I instinctively clapped my hands, which surprises the professor, when he turned to me, his onyx eyes widened in bewilderment

"Aesop?"

I flickered my eyes from the way he called me by my name, How did this man know my name ? Maybe he was told of who I am beforehand but something about his tone tells me he knew me already, even though we haven't met before. This is the day I knew my fate had changed... when I turned older, I realized who he is now and what he is in my life...

Norton Campbell, Mr. Mole

"Thank you, Mr. Mole."

This person is the reincarnation of my past lover, the Embalmer who died decades ago, I can't believe how fate brought us together again, how many times have he died and I failed to save him over and over again, I just keep my usual cool around him, this version of him, looks so similar to that silver haired embalmer that I loved, painful memory starting to surge inside my heart again that I sighed deeply

"Is something wrong, Mr. Mole?" Aesop tilted his head to meet my view, he sure was a curious bean,"What's your name?"

"My.. name.. Again.." I spoke in a soft tone,"..You kept asking that every time you get reincarnated, no matter what kind of person you've become."

"And you always tell me that It's stupid to ask THAT to strangers, Am I still a stranger to you?"

"Not at all, I'm sorry."

"It's fine, I guess? It just feels like you don't trust me."

"No, I do, I do...trust me.. I just have.."

"Nightmares. Look I'm already 24 and I don't understand why do I have to die brutally as you speak, plus I'm your lover aren't I? I should have the right to know... at least... it's kind of stupid you have to protect me or past whatever version of me."

"You've become sarcastic and sharp tongue as of late, Aesop." I chuckled, he wasn't that same, stuttery and scared little boy, he become more strong headed when we become together, I think it was around that time he graduated and turned 19, he become this more honest and brutal with me, I pouted, where was that cute little boyfriend I used to have

"Let me guess you were thinking where was that cute little boyfriend I used to have huh?"

"Yes, I do."

"Whatever. In any case, Norton. Listen to this new piece I composed."

"Sure"

I sat beside Aesop, watching him glide his fingers through the keys, maybe the reason I thought of not telling him my real name is to protect him, I am scared of what will become of him, he will die just like the others... I hope not, I hope I save this reincarnation of him this time

Happy birthday my love

Happy birthday my love

Happy birthday my dear sweetheart

Thank you for loving me

For the best things you give

For the memories we hold

Are special to our hearts

My onyx orbs widened, it was short and sweet with that simple happy birthday tone, I never knew Aesop would know my birthday, I stare at my feet while he stared at me, my eyes began tearing up, from all his past self, he was the first one to greet me in the most special way, Aesop knew I was overwhelmed, he held me tight in his arms and kissed my cheeks lightly, I turned my head towards him and cupped his face

"My name... It's Norton Campbell..."

"Oh, what a beautiful name."

The two of us shared one passionate kiss and composed our own love song together that I kept with me all these centuries...

...I won't forget that day

After telling Aesop my name, the next day, I've heard from Kevin, the Carl household was assassinated, fortunately for Aesop's parents they were out for a business trip, he was left at home and was killed, I was desperate to bring his death to justice and months later we found out one of Desaulniers household who was under Count Jack's orders target him, they were successful in killing him and because they are well-known family, the detective disclose the case. Aesop's family were compensated and if they refuse they will get killed as well, I wanted to protect Aesop's parents in his stead unfortunately due to their great love and how much they miss their only son, they take their lives, to be with him, it was an awful and painful moment in my life

Once again, I failed to save him... I wrote in one of my data.

Aesop Carl Alias Music Master
Age : 25 years old
Race : Human
Affiliated : Oletus Orchestral Club
Status : Deceased. (Assassinated)

Present Time

I was hanging out with my 19 year old daughter, Tracy and my lover Aesop in the park, celebrating my birthday, how many birthdays did I have already? I don't know, being a vampire, living for a hundred years and being with the reincarnated version of Aesop over and over again, I couldn't count anymore.

"Hey, Norton. You're staring off the distance again." Aesop looked at me worriedly,"Is it another nightmare?"

"Not at all." I nuzzled my head against Aesop's laps,"I remembered that one past life of yours."

"Hm? Which one?" Aesop smiled, caressing my cheeks and planted a kiss on my lips,"Is that one more cuter than me?"

"All of you are cute but you're the best among the rest." I bopped his nose,"It was the music master version of you, I remember he sang---"

Happy birthday my love

Happy birthday my love

Happy birthday my dear sweetheart

Thank you for loving me

For the best things you give

For the memories we hold

Are special to our hearts

I was surprised and jumped off my position and stared at Aesop, he laughed at my reaction, I never knew he would sang that song, it was from decades ago, once again, it's like repeating the same old tragic love story but this time, it was peaceful, nothing bad will happen, Aesop motioned me to sit with him

"Are you surprised I know the song?" Aesop asked and I just nodded in return,"You see all of my past lives have this journal they kept all these years and surprisingly, they're all well kept, not a tear, dust or scratch, Magical huh? I read all of them, they're all the stories of my past life and the best part of it was, all of them wrote how much they love you."

"I..."

"They all wanted to tell you... don't fret... don't blame yourself... don't be sad... you deserve to be happy, all the love in the world." Aesop spoke softly, My tears trickling from my eyes to my cheeks, I know how much I was loved till they meet their bitter end and how much I desperately wanted to save Aesop's past lives and now I was given the chance to spend my eternity with him, I'm thankful,"To be honest I want to write in a journal too but I'd rather spend my days cherishing it with you. I want to keep all of our moments together till the day my life meets its end."

"I feel the same way."

"They were right Norton, you deserve all the love in the world, I'll show you how much you deserve it."

"You don't have to, being with you is all I need. I love you so much, Aesop."

"I love you the same way, Norton."

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