Warrior Idol
Chapter 1: ThunderClan
A/N: Before I start, I DID PM Mistystream Sootfur's Loyalty, and she gave me permission to do this. You won't be able to vote right now, but soon you will. Oh, and Leafpool's host.
I calmly stared out at the waiting cats. A long line of the ones who were auditioning had formed a group off to the side, and were murmuring excitedly. The producer caught my eye and nodded. Feeling suddenly nervous, I stepped out into the light.
"Hello, and welcome to the first season of Warrior Idol!" I yowled. Cheers rose from the watching cats. A banner that read We Love Leafpool was waved in the air.
"Many cats will audition this season, but only one will be the next Warrior Idol. Today we will be hearing some hopefuls from ThunderClan. First up, Squirrelflight!" I grinned as my sister trotted onto the stage, looking as eager as ever.
"I'll be singing It's Not Over." she meowed. She took a deep breath, and began to sing.
I was blown away. Let's start over. Taken all I could take, Let's start over. We can't let this get away. Let's start over. Let's start over.
What could I say?
It all seemed to make sense.
You've taken away everything,
And I can't deal with that.
I try to see the good in life,
But good things in life are hard to find.
We'll blow it away, blow it away.
Can we make this something good?
Well, I'll try to do it right this time around.
I'll try to do it right this time around.
It's not over.
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killing me,
But you're the only one.
It's not over.
And I cannot wait.
We're wasting too much time
Being strong, holding on.
Can't let it bring us down.
My life with you means everything,
So I won't give up that easily.
I'll blow it away, blow it away.
Can we make this something good?
'Cause it's all misunderstood.
Well, I'll try to do it right this time around.
I'll try to do it right this time around.
It's not over.
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killing me,
But you're the only one.
It's not over.
Let it out, let it out.
Don't get caught up in yourself.
Let it out.
I'll try to do it right this time around.
It's not over.
'Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killing me,
But you're the only one.
It's not over.
It's not over, yeah...
This love is killing me,
But you're the only one.
It's not over.
I knew she was singing about her relationship with Brambleclaw. Unluckily, he was in the back with the rest of the auditioning cats. I hoped he had heard the song.
"Judges, what do you think?" I asked.
"I liked it, dawg. Real nice…" Onestar meowed. Approving yowls met his words.
"It sucked." Blackstar growled. The cats booed and somebody yowled, "We hate Blackstar!" I grinned.
"I thought it was great. You show great promise." Leopardstar smiled sweetly.
"Wha?" Firestar asked. He was flipping through one of his old magazines.
"How was Squirrelflight's performance?" I asked patiently.
"It was good." he meowed, not looking up from his magazine.
"Congratulations, Squirrelflight! You have made it to the Island!" I happily handed her the golden paper, grinning. I was thrilled that the first cat, who was my sister, had made it through to the next round.
"Next up, we have…Sorreltail." I grinned as my friend half ran, half leaped onto the stage.
"I'll be singing a song I made up called Never Easy."
I smiled. I always liked it when people made up their own song.
"Take it away."
I was falling, through the darkness.
And I couldn't stop myself.
But I guess it's possible, just possible
To climb back up again…
And it's never easy.
Oh it's never easy.
It's never easy when you're falling.
And no ones there to help.
Some cats, they call me crazy.
I laugh and call them dumb.
They ask why I act so scared.
I tell them it's never easy…
But it's still possible.
Yea it's not impossible
To fall and still
Survive…
So when you're dead to the world
And no ones with you…
Just remember it not easy
But not impossible…
Ohhh
Yea it's still hard
To climb back up the ladder
Of sorrow
And even with all the help
You're still gonna fall back down
Yea it's never easy
No it's never easy
Never easy, at all
And it's never easy
No it's never easy
It's never easy
But it's not impossible.
The cats screamed their approval. Sorreltail beamed, but I noticed that she had a tear in her eye as well. I wondered what her song was about.
"Judges?" What do you think?"
"It was GREAT!" Leopardstar meowed. The crowd cheered at her overly excited words.
"Whatever makes you happy…" Blackstar growled. I took that as a yes.
"I'm gonna have to say no." Onestar meowed slowly. The cats booed and hissed, and it was at least a full minute before they quieted down.
"Well, I think she was da bomb!" Firestar meowed, glaring at Onestar."
"Congratulations, Sorreltail! Welcome to the Island!!"
The rest of the auditions went by pretty well. Brambleclaw and Sandstorm were the only cats who made it through. Rainwhisker came close, but was cut back. Ashfur…didn't stand a chance...
"Well, five lucky ThunderClan cats have made it to the next round. But who will survive? Tune in next week for the WindClan auditions of Warrior Idol!"