Bard to Death
He sat with his legs crossed and started to strum a minor chord. he hummed sorrowfully and sang, "_the sweet past has passed. never can we forget you. always will we know and love you.
Don't Fear the Reaper: Chapter 1
He clipped his dropchord to the bird-railing on the side of the apartment complex upon which he stood and then leapt, the chord stopping him as he touches down. a quick yank on the chord and back it zips into his belt.
The Unfortunate Musician
Proud and enthusiastic - the whole band played accordingly with their instruments, and hit the chords on time. all was perfection! they had gone on to play through much of the night.
Iros; Day 2
\<_now where did i put those bungee chords?_\> i wondered exiting her room. when i walked back into the kitchen i noticed dad was fixing his lunch. so i went over to say hello and see if he knew where the chords were.
wander ~ Chapter 26
Crescendo from both him and the orchestra, percussion, final chord... another final chord, _another_ final chord. then silence for a half-second - and then he stood and grinned, tail all of a sudden lashing behind him with the roar of the crowd.
Oh Holy Night...part II
"master, those ghouls are starting to annoy me with their staring" the hound said to his master, using his bond with the vampire to communicate as his vocal chords were never meant to speak like a human.
Club of Wolves ch. 5
By the time i finished, i didn't even notice the crowd any more, and as i hit the last chord, i realized why. they were so quiet.
The Tail Clock
At the last, his tenor rose in pitch as if his vocal chords would leave his body with disbelief. brown eyes did not blink but watered and stayed open, searching the other's face left and right.
Red, White, and Blue Prologue and Chapter 1
He closed his eyes and picked the five simple chords of "house of the rising sun" by the animals for a few minutes, then quickly tiredness hit him like a wrecking ball.
Furry and Proud: Chapter 5
She just took off, playing chord after chord. i started to really listen to the rhythm of it, until she just stopped playing. she then turned to me and said. "sorry, i got a little carried away."
Good Enough (Earning Your Stripes)
Damien called to the cheering crowd, breathless as the last few notes, the last few chords, petered out in the resonant auditorium. "thank you so much! this was amazing!"
I Will Not Cry.
Every fiber of my being is used in those few words, forcing my body and my vocal chords to comply. i will not let my voice falter for a millisecond.