Note/Warning: Tcest (RxD, LxM], Rock band stuff, OOC-ness, tragic stuff, mature stuff, music will vary on degrees
With references to the Zelda fanfic, "Always with Me, Always with You" (Link of Prototype)

Inspired from AmorTortuga's Time To Pretend fanfic in DA!

He stared at the vast, dark sky as intense riffs are crying from his guitar. He loved this song whenever he played it for him. He can still remember when he first saw him, his eyes reflecting so much admiration and just enjoying the music he played. It was a tribute song for his favorite guitarist. If they were a one sappy couple, this will be their song. It's perfect, it has no lyrics but the melody really brings out the whole song. He swept through the frets, moving his fingers fast like its dancing. It returned to normal pace when the high notes are done. He should be smoking now while sitting on his veranda. He should be drinking beer and be wasted. But he didn't have the guts to touch that narcotic stick nor that alcoholic drink.

Many guitarists loved this song. His co-guitarist Link of Prototype dedicated this to his brother who died while he dedicated this to his lover.

The high pitched noise disturbed his slumber. He turned around to cover his ears with his pillow but no avail. He grumpily picked his cellphone and just grunted when he answered.

"Raph, where are you?! We're supposed to meet Mikey fifteen minutes ago!" he distanced the phone a little, it's so obvious his vocalist is irate.

"Hmph… I'm coming… Geez…" Raph grunted once more as he rolled off to the edge of his bed and pulled all of his strength to get up.

"Come on, Raph! We are supposed to settle Mikey's new band as the front act for our gig!"

"Then, they should be the one waiting. They're the ones who needed the slot." Raph said as he is still half asleep, trying to get some jeans and shirt.

"One! This is official business." Leo continued to ramble as Raph just rolled his eyes, put it on loud speak and tossed the cellphone to the couch for him to be able to put clothes on.

"Two! This is Mikey, at least I convinced him to create a band of his own because he remembered-"

"Yeah, I know." Raph cut him off. He remembered it as well, so much it stuck on his heard and it always left him in pain. "Well, whatever. Tell Mikey I'll be there twenty minutes tops." He grumbled as he knew Leo will not be happy about it. The vocalist is really not amused. The lead guitarist just shut his phone and rode off with his red motorcycle.

It is weird for a rock star to be landed in an old library. The roaring engine stopped, he brought up an item that really brightened up to his dark clothes and went inside.

"Good morning, Raphael." The librarian greeted. The visitor just nodded as he proceeded to the study table he always goes. This girl knew what happened and gave him the liberty for that spot and this specific time in the library. She always added an hour before the opening time so he will have the privacy. She is the only one who can hear his broken state.

He stopped at a chair. It was near the section of science and technology. He can see the previous flowers and gifts are gone. He knew the librarian, who's named Irma, cleaned it up as she said she keeps it in a box that he can retrieve it if he wanted to.

This is the only thing he can do, that damn guardian didn't even give any freaking address! He tried asking nearby cemeteries but they had no records! So, he decided he'll make this one his visiting place.

This was his favorite past time to go. For Raph, it was purely boredom, to him, its paradise.

"Morning." He smiled as he placed the bright lavenders to his chair. "Fresh flowers for my favorite nerd." He said as he sat down beside it. "Here, I brought you a book. I know this is your favorite subject." He pushed the blue book to the area beside the flowers. The title had connection to Acoustic Technology.

"Sorry, I won't be long. Leo needed me since Mikey formed a new band after these months. Seemed he found a bassist that he can get along. He missed you, you know." He looked down. "I missed you." He whispered. He never said any affections to him before, it's his biggest mistake he ever did. "I knew you heard this so many times but if there is a second chance…" he sighed deeply. "I'll make you the happiest nerd ever."

The same roaring engine alerted Leo, who is relief he finally arrived. "Where the shell have you been?!" Leo said as Raph removed his helmet.

"Some place." He answered as he gets off his bike. The vocalist knew what he meant by that. In the whole band, they had a bond like brothers, even though they bicker like there is no tomorrow. Leo will not deny majority is really his fault but he didn't deserve this much suffering. Raph knew that his atonement is never going to bring him back.

"So, where is the goof ball?" he asked as they walked, his arms stretched above his head.

"They said they are on their way." Leo answered.

"See? I told you he is late as I am. I know the Mikester's brain…" Raph smirked. "… Sort of."

"I told him to stay put because you're not here yet!" Leo's voice rose up.

"You should have sent them in the place earlier and meet there!" he spat back.

"They just came from Mikey's. We are supposed to meet at the restaurant because it's close in the studio!"

"You really are so bad in meeting places every time- Oof!"

He bumped into someone as they turn in the corner. He is able to balance himself meanwhile the other person stumbled on the ground.

"Hey, watch it!" he looked at the fallen person.

"Ouch…"

His eyes widened in horror. His heart started to beat fast. Is he dreaming? He is definitely dreaming.

"Oh! I'm so sorry! Ow…"

He talked. That soft voice. Those calm eyes. Raph started to sweat and just plain speechless.

"Donnie! Are you alright?" he heard Mikey's worried voice but he is still immobile. "Uhh… Yeah…" he stood up. "I'm sorry, Sir…" he apologized but he started to get confused when those green eyes just stared at him. "Sir?"

That name. Donnie.

The same name and face of his deceased lover two years ago.

Guys, welcome to my Embrace remake! This came from my old original story which was emo-ish, full of anger and revenge. But this show my love to rock music, dancing and stuff. I followed the original format in the past fandoms but it's left unfinished. This one, I revised the story and actually finished the plot. I decided to write this because I still hold up to my dream of rocking out there. There is a reason why this is titled Embrace, beside the fact this is an album name of one of my favorite bands.

All the rock songs featured in the chapters are my favorites.

I always wanted to see Raph rocking off and playing those riffs! XD