I'll go the Extra Mile
From the
Pokemon 2000 soundtrack
About:
Lily Evans
When:
During her 6th year, when Lily is 16
Conscious eyes are watching,
In this our finest time
It's time to realize the dream
Of who we really are
"You
will be pared up, and you will do the project with the partner I choose, no
complaints, understand Mr. Black? Good, now here is the list of partners. As
soon as you get your partner please file down to the lake outside so we can
begin our project." Professor McGonagall, the transfiguration teacher
said, taking out a piece of parchment with the pairs printed on it.
"Sirius Black, with Remus Lupin.
Frank Longbottom with Trudy Stanford, Mary Sanders with Stella Safry, Lily
Evans with James Potter,-" Lily got up, and walked out of the room,
knowing that James was following her, his eyes burning holes through her back. Partners
again, Lily thought, well, bring on
the burning eyes; Lily Evans will not go down.
I'm gunna freeze this space and time,
Rise to meet the call
Cease the moment, make him find,
That through it all…
"Lily,
don't leave me behind, please. We're partners," James's soft voice said as
Lily walked swiftly down the hall, following her fellow students to the lake
outside Hogwarts. Lily didn't answer. She wasn't going to talk to James again,
no matter what it cost. She wouldn't tolerate him, not after the fight. It had
all been too much for her. Oh, he was going to try to make up all right, but
nothing he would say would make up for what he had done. The thought of the
fight burned in Lily's head. As much as she hated James for what he had done,
she couldn't help wishing she wasn't mad, and that everything was normal, like
before.
Straight as the arrow flies,
I will run to watch the finish line
And though the strength I find,
My feet won't touch the ground,
I will scale the hights if I believe
Your wings of faith will carry me
I'll go the distance just to reach
The arms I'm running to,
I'll go the extra mile
For you
"Please
Lily, you know I'm sorry about what happened," James said as he finally
caught up with her by the lake. Lily ignored him as Professor McGonagall
explained that they all had to look around the lake for the plant they wanted
to transfigure, and do their project on. Lily immediately walked to the right
side of the lake, trying to lose James, but he caught up all the same. Lily
blamed her self for trying to run from him, he would do anything to get to her.
It was because he loved her, and when someone loves you, there's no telling
what they might do for you.
I know it won't be easy,
To make you understand
I wanna take the glory
And put it in your hand
He
grabbed her shoulder, and turned her around to face him. "Lily please, I
really don't want this fight to last. Please-"He started. Lily pulled away
from him, but in doing so she slipped on a rock and tumbled headfirst into the
lake. She was near the deeper section, and she never had been the best swimmer.
The water was extremely cold and it rushed up to her in a blast of icy waves.
"Help!" Lily called, but it was too late, she was all ready sinking
into the deep water. This is all my fault, why did I pull away from him?
'Cause you're the light that makes me shine,
You're the hero in my eyes
Win or lose, do or die,
I will make it first!
James
dived into the lake after Lily in the blink of an eye. The whole class was
gathered around the part where Lily had fallen in, some sobbing because they
thought she had drowned, and others pointing and awing. "James what are
you doing?" the Professor asked, looking after him. But he had all ready
dived into the lake, and was now in the cold water, grabbing onto Lily's arm.
He pulled her up, and brought her head to the surface. He had to save her,
whatever it took.
Straight as the arrow flies,
I will run to watch the finish line
And though the strength I find
My feet won't touch the ground
I will scale the hights if I believe,
Your wings of faith will carry me
I'll go the distance just to reach
The arms I'm running to
I will go the extra mile,
For you…
"Hold
on, Lily, I got ya!" James gasped, pulling her onto the water's edge. The
class huddled around, watching to make sure Lily hadn't drowned. For a moment
she just lied there, her red hair straight and sopping, her close wet and
sagging. Then she fluttered an eye open and then another. "Take her to the
hospital wing!" Someone cried. "No, I'm okay…" Lily said
uneasily. What had just happened, who had saved her? James gave her a small
smile, his clothes were also wet…
In the end…
I wanna be able to say…
I can prove to me,
For the world to see
That I would do it all again
I'll go the extra mile!
"James
dived in and got you!" A classmate yelled to Lily. "He was so
brave!" Someone else yelled. Lily looked at James, his eyes were
sparkling. He looked so brave and handsome, but not proud. "Come inside
class, we'll finish this tomorrow! Hurry up or you'll be late for your next
class!" The professor said. Lily followed the class back in the building,
giving James side-glances. He was walking alone, his hands in his wet pockets. Why'd ya
do it, James? Lily wondered, wishing she
could just say one word to him.
Straight as the arrow flies
I will run to watch the finish line
And though the strength I find,
My feet won't touch the ground
I will scale the hights if I believe,
Your wings of faith will carry me,
I will go the distance just to reach,
The arms I'm running to
I will go the extra mile,
For you
Back
inside Lily walked up to James. "Why'd you-" she started, but he
pressed a finger over her lips. "Don't worry about it," he said
softly, and then turned and started for the stairs. Lily turned around, and
prepared to walk back into the classroom to get her bags, but stopped. Someone
said, "I love you," just then. Lily turned around to look at the spot
where James had been.
I know it will be worth while,
I will go the extra mile…
But he
was gone.
For you.
