The Sound of Silence

Surprise

Aife and Cosimia look up at Rising Star Records, the company Cosimia's father owns. The two walk in, smiling at the receptionist. "Hello, ladies. Cosimia, your father is in the recording studio connected to his office. He told me to tell the two of you not to freak out going in," Samantha says. Cosimia smiles.

'Thanks,' Cosimia signs before dragging Aife to the elevator. Pressing the button, she turns to Aife with a frown. 'I don't know what's going on but now I'm seriously wary of the reason we're here. Eh, I can always punch him if it's anything bad.' Aife laughs at her friend.

"True," She agrees, still chuckling. "Like what happened when he made you sing in front of an audience. When you found out, you got so pissed that you gave him a black eye and a broken nose."

'Yeah, after I had a panic attack and nearly passed out,' Cosimia signs, reminding her friend. She turns when she hears the elevator open, walking in and pressing floor 12.

After a few minutes passed, the elevator opened. The two girls walk out and head towards the studio. Stopping at the door, the two girls exchange a look. Cosimia takes a deep breath to calm her jittery nerves before opening the door.

"Oh, there they are! How's my two baby girls?" Jensen says as he rushes over and begins pinching Cosimia's cheeks. Cosimia slaps his hands away, glaring at him.

'What the hell is going on? And I'm not a baby Father. Next time you pinch my cheeks, I'll give you another black eye!' Cosimia signs, her eyebrow twitching in anger. Jensen chuckles nervously as he quickly backs away with his hands raised in surrender.

"Okay, okay. You got it," He mumbles. Turning to look to the girls' left, he sighs. "Cosimia, I know you really hate having audiences—"

"And all it took was her punching you hard enough to give you a black eye and broken nose," Aife slyly comments. Jensen pales.

"Anyway, I'm sorry. I know you really wanted to sing The Sound of Silence. I had some people unexpectedly show up today." At Cosimia's menacing glare, he quickly continues. "N-not anyone you hate! Just two bands you really love!" Cosimia's expression turns from Death Incarnate to petrified.

"What?" Aife asks for her. Jensen sighs and points to their left. Cosimia and Aife look both paling. "Why didn't you tell us that Disturbed and Beartooth were here?!" Aife nearly screams.

"So that's why you told Samantha to tell us not to freak out, you asshat!" Aife and Cosimia hear people chuckling, causing them both to blush.

"Well, Cosimia, it's your choice. You don't have to record today, I can reschedule it for tomorrow or some other day," Jensen offers, hoping to mollify his baby girls. Cosimia sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose.

'I'll do it today but don't pull another fucking stunt like this again. Next time you do, I'm going on strike,' Cosimia signs. Jensen instantly beams.

"That's my baby girl! Daddy loves you so much!" He squeals as he hugs her. Aife grabs the back of his shirt and pulls him away from Cosimia, who gasps.

"Are you trying to kill her? God, you're so embarrassing. Good thing Dean and Jared didn't come," Aife comments. Jensen's features instantly turn dark.

"Who are Dean and Jensen? Are my baby girls dating?" He says thunderously.

"Oh fuck off. We're not dating. In fact, everyone at our school seems to think Cosimia and I are dating," Aife comments. Grinning, she grabs Cosimia's cheek. "I mean, don't get me wrong, you're a beautiful catch and all, but I don't wanna date my best friend. I do love ya, though," Aife winks. Cosimia bats her eyelashes. Aife chuckles. "Seriously, though, they're new transfer students. They're in all our classes and we kinda hit it off so we're friends now. Even if Jared is really flirty." Aife grins cruelly. "It's so funny when Cosimia shoots him down." Jensen's features soften.

"I'll have to meet them sometime," He says. "Anyway, go on in Cosimia. I think we'll only record The Sound of Silence today. Besides, I have something to give you anyway."

'Father, I actually want to do one more song. I recently wrote it, so please,' Cosimia begs, giving him the puppy dog eyes.

"Fine," He says, instantly caving. 'Damn, she gets me every time.'

'Thanks, Daddy,' Cosimia signs happily before skipping into the studio.

"Ready?" Jensen asks, to which Cosimia nods. She takes a deep breath before sighing in relief as the tension melts from her body.

"Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains within the sound of silence

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp

When my eyes were stabbed
By the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening

People writing songs
That voices never share
And no one dare
Disturb the sound of silence

"Fools, " said I, "you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you."
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon God they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
And the words that it was forming

And the sign said,
"The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls."
And whispered in the sound of silence," Cosimia finishes softly, closing her eyes.

"Amazing Cosimia! I really do forget that your voice is so beautiful," Jensen says, making his daughter blush. "Okay, so do you need Aife for the next song or no?"

'No, I don't need her. Although, maybe we should record it again later as a duet. I'll ask her later. She's already heard it,' Cosimia signs.

"Okay, what's the name of the song?" Jensen asks.

"It's called Song of Truth," Aife comments. "It's amazing."

"Okay, then whenever you're ready, start singing Cosimia," Jensen says, interested in hearing the new song.

"The crimson-stained sunshine seems to touch everything
I cannot see the future, and the past is so frightening
I see that the present is just as I imagined
But is it for me anymore? I just do not think I can go on

Please reach deep inside me
Where my heart is weeping
I am so numb that I think I am dying
I need you to taint me—I need to be taught how to feel
I know you will find me
When my soul is bleeding
If my life crumbles I'll have you to guide me
I know the Song of Truth will be there to remind me I'm real

All of this dissonance seems so unending
What is most valuable? What is worth defending?
I see my rebellion has left me so blinded
To simple things just like the smiles given by the strangers that I pass

If they really are eternal, and you have found the answers
To every riddle that's shrouded in darkness
I know you will taint me, I know I will learn how to feel
I have always looked behind me, following the shadows
Of castles that fly to a bright new tomorrow
With the Song of Truth to guide me, I know that I will one day heal

If they really are eternal, and you have found the answers
To every riddle that's shrouded in darkness
I know the Song of Truth will be there to remind me I'm real

I need you to taint me—I need to be taught how to feel
I'm begging you to taint me just so I can learn how to feel

With the Song of Truth to guide me, I know that I will one day heal," Cosimia sings, tears pricking her eyes as her voice trembles slightly at the end. Exiting the room, she's embraced by her father.

"Baby, that was an amazing song!" Jensen exclaims.

'Thanks,' She signs. She hears clapping and turns to see that both Beartooth and Disturbed were still in the room. Blushing, she ducks her head and hides behind Aife.

"You have a lovely voice, miss," David says. Cosimia peeks out from behind Aife long enough to sign 'thank you' to him. His features show surprise. "Why do you always use sign language?"

"Cosimia can't speak. Well, she has the ability to but whenever she tries, nothing comes out. However, she can sing, oddly enough," Aife answers for her.

"That is odd," David says. "Anyway, your father told us that you're a fan of us and a couple other bands. Well, we figured we would come and see you in action. We decided that we would give you tickets for our next concert with Black Veil Brides and Motionless In White which is tomorrow. Here, these are VIP passes," David continues as he hands the girls four tickets.

'Devin will be there? I haven't seen him since MIW went to a different recording company because you were an asshole Dad,' Cosimia signs, glaring at her father.

"Four? Does this mean we get to bring two extra people?" Aife asks. David nods.

"Same for us. So here," Caleb says, awkwardly handing Cosimia four tickets. Cosimia nickers.

'You know, I never imagined that band members could get so flustered, did you Aife?' Cosimia signs, making Aife grin and snicker.

"Nope. Thank the both of you. We'll come to both!" Aife says before turning to Jensen. "Hey, is it okay if we leave now?" He nods and the girls flee the room.

"That was weird."

'Agreed.' Cosimia signs. 'Do you think we should ask Dean and Jared if they want to come?'

"Yeah, why not, it might be fun" Aife answers as she pulls out her phone and texts them both to meet them at the mall.

****Time Skip****

"Wow, so your dad actually owns Rising Star Records? You're so lucky!" Jared exclaims. Cosimia sighs and shakes her head.

'Not really, he's always doing shit to make me lose my cool like the stunt he pulled today. Do you two like Disturbed, BVB, Motionless In White, and Beartooth?'

"Hell yeah we do!" Dean exclaims, excited. He instantly blushes and ducks his head. "Sorry."
Cosimia giggles.

"It's cool. Since it's 6 PM right now, Cozie and I should probably be getting home. Thank fuck it's Friday. How about the two of you give us your address so Cozie can pick you up tomorrow?" The two boys nod and write their address on a napkin and hand to Cosimia.

"Kay, thanks. See you two tomorrow! Be ready by 12!" Aife shouts over her shoulder before running to catch up with Cosimia.

Notes

I didn't write Song of Truth. You can find it on geekyfandubs youtube channel. Her voice is amazing! It's originally sung in Japanese but she does an English version.

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