Ally Dawson could not be more excited for the day. She tossed and turned in her small bed, not being able to sleep. The bright, Miami sun poured in from the blinds, reflecting shadows off the walls. Once she heard her dad call up the stairs that it was time to get up, she nearly jumped up. It was the last day of school and tomarrow was the first day of summer, things couldn't get better. Doing her normal routine, Ally threw on white shirt with colorful music notes decorating it and a floral skirt. Her hair had its natural curl and she pulled back her bangs with a sparkly clip. She pulled up her knee high socks and buckled her ankle boots. Once she was ready for school, she played some notes on her old keyboard and wrote some new lyrics in her songbook. Music was her life. She wrote and recorded many of her songs to keep. She had stage fright, though and was scared to perform in front of audiences. For the past year, she has tried to overcome her fear. She knows that if she can get past the nerves at the beginning that she can totally make it. But she hasn't tried yet.
She sat with her dad at the breakfast table, eating cereal. Her mom had died a few years ago and it was rough for them both. They had to learn to live independently. Ally had school and she worked constantly in her dad's music store, Sonic Boom. Business was not doing well either. They worked constantly because they were short on money.
Ally munched on her cereal, suddenly realizing one of her favorite channels was on. "Ooh! Entertain Me Daily is back on, can you turn it up?"
Lester took the remote and raised the volume on their small T.V. Ally watched as many stories arose on some of the biggest stars of the time.
This just in, Ross Lynch from the famous band R5, has refused to record the music that his record label has signed up to. Witnesses say they saw him storm out of the studio, leaving his brother, Riker, and sister, Rydel, in shock. Is this the end for the popstar? Tune in tonight for more …
As the program turned into a commercial, Ally rolled her eyes. "Wonder whats his problem."
Lester shrugged. "I don't know, this is why I don't want you in the music business, Ally. I don't want you turning into one of these troubled popstars. Besides, the chances of you making it are a –,"
"A billion to one, I know." Ally finished for her dad. "But honestly, that's not the kind of person I am. If I do make it, I'll make sure I'll benefit music. Its not like I can anyway, I have stage fright …"
Lester looked at her and pulled something out of his pocket. "Speaking of, I found one of these Miami Metal Beat brochures on the cash register at the Boom. Its identical to the one I found on the fridge this morning."
Ally just smiled at her dad to try and butter him up. "I love you, daddy,"
Lester sighed. "I love you too honey, but you know we just can't afford this right now. With the business going down, and me being behind on all this paper work. I'm sorry …"
Ally nodded, looking disappointed and apologetic. "I know, um, I better get to school. Last day and all …" She grabbed her hand bag and leather bound book with an 'A' imprinted on the front, and left to school.
Miami High's halls were as crowded as ever. Senior pranks were in the works, and waiting for the last laugh before graduation. Teacher's rooms were filled with boxes and bare walls. Tears were everywhere whether it was seniors with their last goodbyes or friends departing. Ally was getting ready to leave, waiting to come back a junior next year. Her locker was emptied to the last corner, and her hand bag was hung around her shoulders. Her moment of reminscing was interrupted by a voice behind her.
"Bonjour Ally, c'est finalement ete ! "
Ally was startled but turned around to see her friend Kyara. She had a huge grin on her face and a blue beret on top her vibrant, red hair. Unable to catch what she said, Ally just muttered a 'huh ?'.
Kyara's bright grin just got brighter, if that was possible, and she began talking back. "It means its finally summer in french! Can you believe it! I mean it was like yesterday we were sophmores and now we're juniors!"
Ally smiled at her friends enthusiasm. "Yeah, whats with the attire?" Kyara's white summer dress and sparkly heels color corrdinated with her beret.
"Oh, I'm just getting ready for my trip to France in a few weeks. It is totally gonna be the highlight of my summer, if not my life. Going to France is on my bucket list, along with meeting the Ross Lynch from R5!" She squealed in delight, going off in fantasyland.
Ally clapped her hands in front of her friend's face. "Back yet? Anyways how is that ever going to happen? I mean he's one of the biggest popstars ever, Its not like he's going to have time to come all the way to Miami,"
"I know, but your going to Camp Miami Metal Beat! That's where R5 met legendary drummer, and friend, Ellington Ratliff."
Ally's smile faded. "Well, first of all, its just Miami Metal Beat. And second … I'm not going …"
Kyara's face twisted into a look of inquisitiveness. "But you have to, the Miami Metal Beats are for anyone who wants to big in music. Its like a big break …" She saw the look on Ally's face and immeadiately regretted saying anything. "I'm sorry."
"Its okay." Ally wrapped a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "I just wanted a whole summer that was dedicated to my music. Its either that or always working and writing. You'll be in France so I'll have no one to hang out with, and you know I hate the beach …"
"Yeah but I'll be back soon." Kyara smiled. "Well, rendez-vous plus tard!" She gave Ally a quick hug and walked down the hall.
Ally sighed and closed her locker, she didn't want to be in the shadows anymore. And this music camp was her chance. But what chance did she have now?
It was nearly seven thirty when Ally arrived home from Sonic Boom. Her dad was anxiously waiting for her in the dining room and Ally had a strange sense at the act.
"How was work?" Lester asked innocently.
Ally's face turned into one of curiosity. "As slow as ever …" she set her bag down and crossed her arms. "Okay dad whats going on?"
Just as Lester was about to reply, the oven timer went off. "Oh look dinner is ready!" He quickly went to the kitchen and came back with a steaming, slightly burnt lasagna. He sat down and grabbed a fork. "Lets dig in!"
"Wait you made lasagna, my favorite dish ever. Well tried to make it … why?" She looked at him suspisciously.
"Okay, you're going to Miami Metal Beat!" His voice was bursting with happiness.
"What? Really? Tell me how, what, when, why! Oh thanks dad!" She was jumping around and dancing, and frankly Ally was not a very good dancer. She ran to hug her dad.
"Ally calm down!" He chuckled at his daughter's excitement. "It seems that they needed more music supplies. Guitar picks, reeds, stands and all kinds of things. I was able to compromise to provide supplies and instrument replacements and cleaning, and they are going to let you in on a discounted rate. But you have to help, just like you would at Sonic Boom."
"Yeah of course!" She couldn't stop jumping around, she couldn't help it. Her summer that was dedicated to music was finally here. "This is so awesome!"
"I'm going to summer camp? This is so not awesome!" Ross paced around his kitchen while Stormie, his mom, was making dinner. Stormie was close with all her kids and actually called them by their birth names. When they moved to L.A. from Colorado, they decided to form a band called R5 using Stormie's maiden name, Lynch. They name all five of their kids with the beginning letter 'r' because it was a letter in both Stormie and her husband Mark's name. Their names were Anthony Moon, Audrey Moon, Andrew Moon, Austin Moon, and Aaron Moon. Only their mom called them by their real names. Everyone else, even their dad, called them by their stage names.
"But why? I sent you kids to that camp when you were younger and you loved it. And you met Ratliff so it was good I sent you there." She continued to peel potatoes until Rocky and Rydel came into the kitchen.
"Hey whats all the chatter about?" Rydel asked while munching on a carrot.
"Well I signed Austin to counsel and help out at Miami Metal Beat this summer, but he won't do it ."
"What? Why? We always went there as kids." Rocky pointed out.
"I know! But I'm 16, I should have some freedom instead of wasting my summer at camp 'counseling' and 'helping out'," Ross used hand quotes to make his point.
"Austin Monica Moon! You are going and that is final!" Stormie pointed her spatula at him and turned to Rydel and Rocky. "Would you guys get your brothers and dad, its time for dinner."
As they ran outside, Ross just rolled his eyes and wandered off to his room. He was a popstar. What was he gonna do at summer camp?
Hello:) I know I probably shouldn't be starting a new story but I couldn't help it! This one has been lingering with me for a while. So its based off of Camp Rock but I'll be adding in people and stuff that wasn't in the movie so we'll see how it turns out. The only way I could think of doing R5 was to have their real names as their stage names and only their mom calls them by their real names so it doesn't get confusing. Ally will eventually call Ross Austin too when she meets him :3. Thanks guys!
- Mayzing