Chapter One- Parting of the Ways

Saving the world meant going back to the way things were. Somehow Polka had survived, much to everyone's relief and Fredrick had at last come to his senses. And Claves was alive again too, clinging to Jazz like a lost puppy.

They stood together perhaps for the last time in the small town of Retradando. It was quite no one wanting to say the first goodbye, knowing very well that this may be the last time they see each other.

Beat's lip was quivering slightly. But even he knew this was the way it had to be.

After all Prince Crescendo and Princess Serenade had to go back to their kingdom. Jazz had to go back to his country as well and surely Falsetto and Claves would follow. March and Salsa had their duty in the Agogo forest that they could not abandon. Even she had her goats to round up and tend to.

Viola sighed sadly.

Fredrick didn't seem like the time to stay in one place. He needed to move and explore to help his craft in writing music. Perhaps Polka would go with? Then again maybe not. She would want to stay with Allegretto.

Clearing his throat the young prince spoke first. His clothes a bit dirty and torn from their last battle. "I hate to say this but, I do have to return to my kingdom now that the threat is gone." His princess nodding sadly beside him. "I do want to thank you all for all that you have done for my kingdom and myself."

Jazz nodded his agreement as well. "Yes, for my country as well,"

The frail looking princess spoke up. "I will take care of things in Forte while a new heir to the throne is found. In that time I suggest peace treaties be formed at once." The two leaders nodded in agreement.

The twin guardians exchanged glances. "Well, if ya'll gonna be all responsible again then I guess March and I should do the same." she sighed.

The blue haired sister nodded. "The forest will be thriving again soon, now that all the mining has stopped."

"I see that we are all parting ways then. Then I too, will go." Fredric spoke softly.

Polka turned sad eyes onto her dear friend. "You're leaving?"

Allegretto smirked triumphantly at this news. Not that Fredric had really been any competition for him but he still saw him as one, despite the many times that Chopin had said that he only saw Polka as a sister.

Viola wished that wasn't so. She always thought that the pianist was a better match for the young girl then the bad boy. Not that she was in any position to be giving relationship advise. She was stuck in a nasty love square. Not that Jazz had any idea of her feelings. And really, it was better that way. He didn't need another girl fawning over him. He had enough on his plate. Besides now that Claves was back it was obvious who he was going to choose, his first love. He didn't need to make things awkward with his best friend, Falsetto. Admitting her feeling would only lead to disappointment.

Taking a deep breath she spoke next. "Guess I'll head back to my goats. They've probably gotten into all kinds of trouble while I've been gone."

Jazz glanced in her direction but said nothing.

"Please Fredric," pleaded Polka. "You don't have to go,"

"If Fredric wants to go then let him Polka," Allegretto pushed.

"By all means Polka, if you would like to join me, then you are more then welcome,"

The young girls lit up. "Really Fredric?"

"Of course,"

"Polka, what about your Floral Powder? You have to stay here and sell it,"

"That's not true!" interrupted Viola, still pushing for a Fredric, Polka relationship. Despite the fact that she had helped Polka with her feelings for Retto. Polka was a sweet girl she needed a good boy. Fredric was done being crazy with his this world isn't real stuff. And he was a bit older. But he was good for her. "If she travels she can sell to all kinds of different people. Start getting people off of mineral powder."

The young blonde smiled happily at her. "That's a great idea! I'll go home and bring lots of extras!" She smiled and everyone. "Thank you so much everyone for all the help you've provided me, on this journey. I know we'll see each other again!"

"Of course we will silly," laughed Salsa.

"Take good care of yourself Polka." Prince Crescendo advised giving her a slight bow. "You are always welcome in Baroque. As are you Mister Chopin. We would love to hear you play again, wouldn't we Serenade?"

She nodded in agreement.

Fredric tipped his hat to them both. "Thank you for the warm invitation. I'll be sure to stop by in the near future."

Polka smiled happily waving them all goodbye as she quickly ran home to grab extra Floral Powder for her journey.

Allegretto frowned at all of this news. He aimed a glare at Fredric as if all of this was his fault.

Now that Polka had left the others were starting to depart as well. The prince and princess also parted ways one heading to Forte the other to Baroque. They shared a goodbye kiss and whispered words to each other before shaking hands with the rest of the group and leaving.

The twin guardians were the next to leave making their way back to their forest home. Salsa sticking her tongue out at Beat one last time before leaving.

"Ya'll tell me if another adventure comes up now!" She called out as the left waving goodbye to the remaining members of the group.

Allegretto huffed and made his way deeper into the small town to probably sulk. If he was so upset about Polka leaving he could probably go with. Viola was sure that Fredric wouldn't mind.

Beat looked back at his brother. He smiled at them giving them a small wave goodbye before following his brother.

Fredric mentioned something about meeting up with Polka at her home tipped his hat to the remaining four members and also departed.

Viola was starring at her feet. She should leave next.

"Jazz," murmured Claves. "Shouldn't we be leaving too?"

"Yes." he nodded in agreement but didn't take a step.

Falsetto's eyes narrowed as her eyes darted between Jazz and Viola.

"Well," began the blonde not wanting to be in this awkward silence anymore then necessary. "I'll be off too,"

"Will you be all right all on your own?" asked Jazz.

She wished she had away to keep her cheeks from turning a light pink. "No no, I'll be fine!" she insisted. "Besides, you know I'm not alone. I've got Arco,"

He smiled a small smile. "Of course. How could I forget."

She smiled happily though she felt nothing of the sort. If it was just him asking to walk her home then she would have said yes in a heartbeat. But that would not be the case. Claves and Falsetto would be there. That she did not need. She'd rather be walking all alone.

"But! If you're ever in the Chorus Hills area look me up! I'm the only house so it shouldn't be hard to find me." She laughed weakly.

He gave he a chuckle. "All right then. You take care of yourself, Viola."

"Ya, you too,"

He gave her a nod and turned to leave as the others had already done. She gave him one last wave already knowing that she would probably never see him again.

Falsetto gave her one last look. It wasn't her narrowed glare that she had before. More of a look of understanding. Both women wanting something that was further out of reach as each day passed. The girl in blue turned her eyes away and followed her companions.

That left Viola all alone. Not that was something that she wasn't used to just something that she hadn't felt in a while.

She slowly made her way out of the town towards her home and goats. Back to the familiar routine. Which would seem so plain and boring next to saving the world. Her heart had tasted adventure and danger and it wanted more.

Though even she knew that it could not be. However, she could dream. And dream she would.

Polka happily ran out of her house Fredric already there waiting for her.

"Thank you for letting me come with you Fredric,"

"Of course, I welcome the company."

She suddenly realized that Fredric was alone. "Isn't Allegretto and Beat coming with us?" she asked.

"I don't think there keen on the journey. When we head back to town we can ask him,"

The young blonde nodded in agreement. She had just assumed that Allegretto would just want to come with. It was a selfish assumption. But how could one just sit still at home after all that they had done? She couldn't. And there was so much more of the world to see.

They walked all the way back to town together. Happy at each others company.

"Even after all that's happened Fredric. It's nice to think that this world was your dream. It's a nice thought. I'd like to go to a world that's my dream."

He chuckled at her words. "Yes, well whatever this world is, it's my home now,"

She smiled happily. "I'm glad. You were my very first friend. You're very precious to me. I don't want you to disappear."

His cheeks seemed to flush the palest pink. "Your very precious to me to Polka, and I'm glad that none of my foolish actions harmed you in anyway."

The rest of their journey back to town was silent, just happy at each others company.

"If Allegretto and Beat want to come, you'll be okay with that right?"

"Of course," the man said kindly. "Just not Beat and Salsa together. I am not sure if I could take much more of that."

Polka laughed. "I understand. I think Salsa and March are going back to the forest. So no worries there."

They entered the town. Their friends has already gone their separate ways. "We should find Allegretto and Beat, before we go," insisted the blonde.

"Of course. I'm in no hurry."

The town wasn't very big and it wasn't hard to find the two boys. "Allegretto!" she called out happily. "Fredric and I are ready to go," she waited for an answer for a moment. "Are you coming with?" Allegretto sat on the bench and brooded for a moment. "Don't you just want to sit at home and relax. I mean after all that's happened."

Polka looked at her feet. "Not at all. How can you just want to nothing. We stopped the bad guys. But there is more work to do. People are still using mineral powder. We can start the switch."

"So that's it? You're just going to run off with him?"

"No! You can come with! You and Beat,"

"I'd rather stay home." he huffed.

Polka nodded sadly. She wanted to cry. But she wouldn't.

"Retto," murmured Beat.

"Then. Then I'll see you when I get back then," Polka said sadly. She turned away from him and hurried back towards Fredric.

"There not coming?" he asked.

She shook her head sadly. The tears falling at last.

"Ah!" he said. He quickly pulled out his handkerchief wiping her tears away. "Now, now. Don't be sad. He's just being stubborn. He and Beat will come chasing after us in a few days. You'll see."

Polka nodded. He was right. Fredric always knew what to say to make her feel better. To make all her worries disappear.

"Oh Jazz," sighed Claves, clinging to his arm. She hadn't let go since she had gotten her body back. "we can have a normal life soon,"

Falsetto rolled her eyes. She walked behind them a few steps. God, this was going to be unbearable. She couldn't stand this. If this was how it was going to be, she would go heard goats with Viola. Then they could be miserable together.

She felt for the blonde girl. Keeping all those feeling locked up inside for so long. Never even having a chance, but wanting it all the same. And damn Jazz for just being so nice. He talked and observed that any woman would fall in love with him.

Even though Jazz knew her feelings he was going for Claves, again. Even after all she had done.

Claves violet eyes glanced back at her and then back to Jazz as she chattered endlessly.

She sighed. A lifetime of goats seemed better and better.

A/N

Next chapter will be the start of 5 years in the future. That way Polka will no longer be underage. And her relationship a little less creepy. I've never been a big Allegretto fan. He was one of my least favorite characters. And I knew Polka could do better. The guy in the top hat polka! He's been standing next to you the whole time! Salsa, and Beat fall in that characters that need to go away for a long time category as well. Serenade and Claves were just people that got off to easy. We betrayed the people we love. But its okay. Tehe!

Grrr.

Anyway. Not enough Eternal Sonata fan fic in this world. And what there is there is no good Viola/Jazz ;_; So sad.

Well I've beaten the game twice. And now playing it on the PS3. Where you get to play as my beloved Prince Crescendo, and that Princess Serenade. Plus cute new outfits. Got Polka out of the red and orange and into a pale green.

Next chapter out soon. Reviews, are very much welcome. Please.