Rock Bands and Love Rivals
Summary: Roxas thought he was living the perfect life. Living with his best friends, just finished high school, he's even in two Rock bands both on the verge of getting signed to a label. Everything changes on him when a new girl moves into town.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters. I don't own any songs used either.
Chapter 1: The Good Life
Roxas stood backstage, preparing himself for what was about to happen. He was about to perform as the lead guitarist for his brother's band, Kingdom Hearts. It was one of his performances for the night. Taking deep breaths and jumping up and down to get any nervous feelings out of his system, he looked over at his guitar and his equipment that went with. He took pride in his guitars and amplifier. Being in two bands for him isn't hard with an amp that covered all the sounds he needed and he found that with his Carvin V3 amp head and Carvin cabinet to go with it. As for his guitar, his brother's band was a hardcore punk band, so he got the guitar he uses for that, his white colored Schecter PT guitar. It was shaped like a Fender Telecaster, but had humbuckers and had a thicker sound than some Fenders he played. He also loved the vintage shape of it.
He always enjoyed playing guitar. He was in a band with his brother, Sora, and some of his friends. He was also in a Metal band with some of his own friends. He wasn't sure which band he would stay with, but he decided to put that decision off until the time comes he needs to make that choice.
"Hey, Roxas!" Said a voice from someone outside the room said to the blond boy. "We're up soon."
"Coming, Sora." Roxas said to his brother. He made a double check to see if everything was connected and ready to go. His brother was pretty impatient sometimes, but he didn't mind. He knew he was just excited. It was one of the biggest show's they've done.
As Roxas walked out with his guitar strapped over his shoulder he joined his fellow band mates. His brother Sora, the vocalist, who looked very similar to him, only with brown hair instead of blond, like him and wearing a black t-shirt while Roxas preferred his gray V neck shirt and both wore faded jeans.
Riku, the bassist, with his gray, long hair and wearing a whit button up shirt tucked into a pair of black sport slacks, stared at him while he was holding his black colored Fender Precision Black Top bass and his Ampeg SVT combo amp. Roxas didn't necessarily get along with Rikku, but he was Sora's best friend. So, he learned to deal with him at least in band practice.
Kairi, the drummer and only female member of the band, just stood there with her drumsticks in her hands, since her Tama 5 piece drum kit was already taken out to the stage. Roxas still remembers the huge crush his brother Sora has on her, even though he won't tell her. But, with her long brown hair and in the blue mini dress she was wearing, he couldn't blame anyone for liking her. She was rather attractive.
"Finally, bro," Sora said to his brother. "You all ready?"
"Yup," Roxas said pertaining to the two performances he'd be giving that night. "Let's get rocking!"
"Oh, remember to take care of my drums for me guys." Kairi said as they were walking out to the stage. "I need to pick up my cousin from the airport tonight right after this." She told him before about her picking up her cousin, but she felt to remind them.
"We know." Riku said, a little annoyed. "How long is she staying with you anyways?" He was curious because he didn't want her family to interrupt with band practice.
"She's moving here to start college here." Kairi explained remembering she didn't tell them that part. "She's going to be here until next summer."
"We're halfway through the summer and she's coming now?" Sora asked out of pure curiosity. He wanted to know to stay on Kairi's good side.
"She wants to get to know the area and meet some people before school." Kairi explained right when they were getting on stage.
"Show time!" Roxas said out of excitement seeing some of his fans in the small club shout and cheer as they walked on stage.
With everything plugged in and ready to go, Sora walked up to the front microphone and gave an introduction. "What's up Twilight Town?" He shouted, referring to the name of the town. Hearing the crowd cheer got them all excited. "We're Kingdom Hearts and we are going to get you all moving!" And with that they began the first song.
The time came for them to perform their last song. They always saved their favorite to perform for last.
"Now that everyone is moving and tired, we are going to go out with one more song." Sora said now covered in sweat, just like everyone else on stage. "We all want to mean something!" He said introducing the last song they would perform.
Roxas began playing to introduction to the song as Kairi and Riku came in shortly after. Sora began to sing after the intro was finished and the verse began. (AN: Roxas sang what is in quotations.)
So now you're running, it's hard to see clearly
When I make you angry, you're stuck in the past
And now you're screaming, so can you forgive me?
I've treated you badly, but I am still here
Sometimes I wonder, why I'm still waiting
Sometimes I'm shaking, that's how you make me
Sometimes I question why I'm still here
Sometimes I think I'm going crazy
Can you help me understand?
And now you wish that you meant something
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
And now you wish that you met someone
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
(something to somebody else)
(something to somebody else)
You look at me through clouded eyes,
I know you see through my lies
See the sky, see the stars;
All of this could be ours
Out of sight, out of mind,
We've been through this a thousand times
Turn your back and then you make me feel so crazy
Can you help me understand?
And now you wish that you meant something
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
And now you wish that you met someone
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
You know I would wait forever
Yes, I would wait (I would wait)
Roxas began to play his favorite solo he has ever written. When the solo finished, the song began to slow down
You know I would wait forever
Yes, I would wait
And now you wish that you meant something
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
The song began to pick back up to its original tempo.
And now you wish that you met someone
And now you wish that you meant something to somebody else
And I'm the one that should mean something
But still you wish that you meant something to somebody else
Something to somebody else, something to somebody else
With the end of the song, Roxas added another guitar solo to keep everyone excited while Kairi began doing a drum solo to go with Roxas. With the final chord, they were done. "We love you!" Roxas and Sora both said into their microphones as they walked off stage, still being cheered by their fans.
"Oh, yeah!" Sora said still hyped up from the show before taking a gulp of water. "There was no holing back!"
"Yeah!" Roxas said starting to drink some water. "I need to go." He said walking towards the door with his amp.
"Wait!" Riku said stopping him. "We need to take apart Kairi's drum case and get everything in the van." Since Kairi already left, Rikku wanted everyone t help get everything ready to go before seeing the other bands play.
"The other band is waiting for me with my other guitar." Roxas said pointing towards the door. "We are after the band that is playing right now." I need to make sure is ready for them too."
"When are you going to pick a band to stay with?" Sora said getting a little annoyed about his brother. He wanted Roxas to help with them too.
"I'm going to be in both as long as I can." He said also reminding them that no one else in their hometown was as good of a guitar player as him. "I'll make that choice when the time comes." He walked out not even looking back at them. "Sorry." He said looking back at his band mates, before walking away towards where his other band was preparing.
Roxas was finally able to perform with his best friends playing the music he likes. His other band was a Metal Core band, by the name of Organization 13. As he walked in he as greeted by his fellow band mates.
His best friend Axel and co guitarist was the first to greet him. With his spiked red hair and his dark clothing, it was obvious he was a metal head. "Good, you made it." He said handing Roxas his other guitar, a black colored Schecter Hellraiser C-8 eight string guitar. He's always liked Schecter, after he got the PT; he got the eight-string as soon as he found out about it. "Now to get my stuff ready." Axel said walking over to his guitar, a Dean Razorback V Explosion guitar, and his amp, A 6505 amp head with a Marshall cabinet.
Roxas smirked as he saw his best friend's guitar rig. 'That so suits his personality.' He thought to himself, as everyone else in the band was just quiet and preparing.
The bassist, Demyx, stood there tuning his ESP LTD B-1005 five string bass. He always tried to not laugh at Demyx, mainly due to his mullet haircut. Aside from that, he was a pretty cool guy. He just looked at him and saw his Mesa/Boogie Walkabout combo bass amp.
The keyboard player, Larxene, sat there waiting for the show to start with her Korg X50 synthesizer keyboard. At first he was wondering if adding synth would reduce the heaviness of the music, but it turned out adding to the sound. He just stared at the blond woman. He knew her temper and didn't want to make her any angrier than she already appeared to be.
The drummer, Zexion, just sat there reading a book while his Yamaha six piece drum kit was being taken by the road crew close to the stage so it would be ready when it was their turn to perform. He couldn't really tell what Zexion was thinking most of the time. Mainly because his dark hair covered part of his face and he didn't talk much.
Saix, the vocalist stood in the corner doing some breathing exercises in preparation for the show. Of all the members in the band, he had the most disagreements with the long, blue haired singer. Saix had some leadership issues and thought he was the leader of the band because he took the front of the stage. It's been because of him that Roxas considered leaving Organization 13. Like Axel, everyone was wearing dark clothes.
"Hey Roxas," Demyx said getting his attention. "Hurry up and change your shirt." He had to remind Roxas that he wasn't matching the rest of the members.
Roxas quickly took off his gray shirt and replaced it with the black, sleeveless hooded shirt he brought earlier to change into.
"You're up in five minutes." Said a crewman just peaking into the room. "Get ready."
"It's about time." Larxene said standing up. "Why are we one of the last bands to perform anyways?" She didn't like the wait. It felt like she was wasting time when they showed up earlier and had to wait to play. "Why do they ask all the bands to show up when they make us wait an hour and a half?"
"Best for last, Larxene." Axel said hanging his guitar over his shoulder. "Got it memorized?" As he shared his catch phrase, the woman just glared at him.
"Let's go." Saix said walking towards the door. Shortly after everyone followed out to the stage with Roxas the last to walk out.
As they walked out onto stage, everyone cheered just as loud as Roxas heard them when he first went up. Obviously the audience changed, because this was a multi-genre show and not everyone like everything.
"You ready to rock!" Saix said into his mic on stage. The crowd let out another shout as a response to him. Roxas smiled as he adjusted is mic and stand. He also sang in Organization 13, which was one thing that kept him in the band. "Oh, hell yeah." Saix said before letting out a loud scream as a sign for the rest of the band to start playing.
Now came the time to finish the performance. Roxas was really worn out after playing two shows, but had enough energy for one more song.
"In order to end this song, we need some angels of clarity!" Saix said introducing the last song. Then let out a short growl as the rest of the ban began playing.
Saix screaming, Well I wont burn into an under
the demons surrounding me
sometimes the pain of torture
is powered deep within me
it makes me shiver down my spine
to even think about
talk to me, what is the reason
the reason, answer me,
come please, before I detonate my hand grenade!
Roxas began to sing
Save me from myself!
save me
falling down
Angels of clarity
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
save me
frozen inside
Angels of clarity
Saix screamed,I am done by society!
Saix began screaming again, I know, and inside it feels like I am lost
the panic, the fear
even my dreams is haunting me
is this my destiny
talk to me, what is the reason
the reason, answer me
come please, before I detonate my hand grenade!
Roxas began to sing again.
Save me from myself!
Save me
falling down
Angels of clarity,
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
Save me
frozen inside
Angels of clarity
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
Roxas sang, Leaving our tears behind
Saix screamed, Angels of clarity, show me the way
Roxas sang, Leaving my past behind
Saix screamed, Angels of clarity, show me the way
Angels of clarity
Roxas began to sing again
Save me from myself!
Save me
falling down
Angels of clarity,
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
Save me
frozen inside
angels of clarity
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
Save me
falling down
Angels of clarity,
Saix screamed. I am done by society!
Save me
frozen inside
angels of clarity
Saix screamed, I am done by society!
Done by society!
They played a short outro and ended the song. The crowd cheered as they walked of stage with Saix shouting. "Have a great night, keep rocking!"
"Oh my gosh, man." Demyx said with some jittering. "We just tore that up!" He was always energized after every show. Everyone wondered where he got his energy.
Roxas, on the other hand, was on the verge of passing out. After both shows, he was ready to get some sleep.
"Tired Roxas?" Axel said looking at him. Axel had his ways to knowing how Roxas felt. After all, they were also living together with another friend.
Roxas just nodded. He didn't really feel like talking. Luckily, he had the energy to stand up and grab his guitar in its case and his amp. He was glad his amp had wheels, because it was heavy. "Is Xion here? We need to get my other guitar from the other room." He said remembering that Sora and Riku probably didn't take it.
"I'm here." Said a dark haired girl as she was walking into the room. "I was here for both shows." When she walked in, he noticed she was carrying his other guitar in its case. "I'll take care of your other guitar." She just walked to him and took his eight-string guitar while in its case as well. "Meet you by the van." With that, she left.
"Xion is just too good to you." Axel said commenting how she was always there for Roxas. He was suspecting that he was the reason she hasn't moved from their place.
In fact, Roxas had to remember how things have been since he moved in with Axel and Xion. After a few months, Xion was doing basically everything for him. She did all the cooking, cleaning, even most of the shopping. "I'm a lucky guy…" Roxas said tiredly. "As long as we're friends." He said, thinking that as long as Xion and him are just friends, there will be no problems
End of Chapter 1
Author's Notes: That get's most of the instrument stuff out of the way. The two song lyrics used was…
Something by Escape the Fate
Angels of Clarity by Dead by April
I'm open for song suggestion for future songs. This is my first time doing a Kingdom Hearts fanfic and it is obviously an Alternate Universe. If you don't like the story, keep your comments to yourself. If I made mistakes in grammar, let me know and I'll fix it.