Been working on this one for a while and wanted to go ahead and start posting it while I'm still working on my other stories. This one is shorter and I hope you guys enjoy it! I took some inspiration from the movie Sing and I loved the songs Tori Kelly did. I recommend listening to the Hallelujah cover she did for this part.
Adrien had just finished his fencing lesson and was ready to head home when he heard a sound. He strained his ears and realized it was singing. He followed the voice to one of the music rooms and just before he was about to open the door, Plagg groaned.
"Can we go now?! You haven't fed me in hours!"
"I fed you after I changed from my suit, you are fine," admonished Adrien.
He pushed the door open to hear and see the singer more clearly. He was shocked to see a girl with short red hair, purple, blue and green sweater and turquoise shorts with her back turned. A clear and soulful sound that held power behind it yet for this song more soft and melodic. She had earbuds in and was swaying to the music only heard by her.
"You say I took the name in vain, I don't even know the name but if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light in every word it doesn't matter what you've heard, the holy or the broken hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Halleloooooooooooojah."
Adrien made the mistake of scuffing his shoe on the floor and that caused the singer to yank the earbuds out and turn to face him. Her green eyes behind large circle glasses grew wide in surprise.
"Sabrina! Wow! That was awesome! I didn't know you could sing like that?!"
"Yeah, I um, don't really like letting people know about it," she said nervously.
"Why?"
"I get terrible stage fright. Plus, I'm not that good."
"Are you kidding me?! You sound amazing! I got chills just listening to you for a few moments, I can only imagine the impact from a full song!"
"Thanks Adrien," she smiled while blushing.
"Hey, why don't you audition for the talent show at Kidz+ next week? I can help you prepare."
"Really?! You would do that?!"
"Of course, you're my friend and I think you have a real shot at winning."
Sabrina thought about it more and she eventually agreed to it. For the next few days, both she and Adrien worked on the song he heard her sing the first time. He was sure it would a least guarantee her acceptance into the show but her final performance would be what really showcased her talent. The two of them approached the studio and before they entered the auditorium, Sabrina got cold feet.
"Adrien, I can't do this," she whimpered.
"Yes you can, it's just gonna be the three judges. And I'll be in there as well. You got this, I believe in you."
He gave her an encouraging smile and that made her relax and smile as well. But just as they were about to enter, Chloé was leaving.
"Sabrina? Where have you been?! You were supposed to be here for my audition," she cried.
"You auditioned," Sabrina asked.
"Yes I did," she said with a smug grin. "Daddy got me a spot in the show. I'm going to win that trophy for sure. How come you're just now getting here?"
"Well, I'm here to..."
"What? Here to what?"
Adrien could see Sabrina was struggling so he stepped in.
"She's here to audition and we better move or she'll miss it. Talk to you later Chloé."
Adrien and Sabrina rushed in leaving a shocked Chloé behind. Sabrina took the stage and stood before Alec, the shows host, Jagged Stone and his manager Penny. Sabrina waited for the music to start. She heard the strings and then piano and was soon lost in the music. Then, she opened her mouth.
"Now I've heard there was a secret court that David played and it pleased the Lord, but you don't really care for music do you? It goes like this the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift. The baffled king composing hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelooooooooojah."
While she sang, Adrien just had a big smile on his face and felt so proud for his friend. Penny had tears in her eyes, Jagged just smiled and nodded and Alec was slack jawed. Penny gave the signal to cut the music. Both Sabrina and Adrien were worried the judges didn't like it but the smiles on their faces said otherwise.
"Wow. Just wow. To have a voice like that come out of your body is incredible," said an ecstatic Penny. "I got chills, literal chills."
"Look love, you got the talent there's no denying it. But I feel you've got more in you and I want to see that," said Jagged Stone.
"You young lady are a breath of fresh air. There's a beautiful soul within you and your voice shows it. There's a power in that voice and I look forward to seeing it," smiled Alec.
He looked to his fellow judges and they agreed to give her a spot in the show. Outside the studio, Sabrina couldn't believe it while Adrien beamed.
"You did it! I knew you could! Now we have got to start rehearsing for the show!"
"You sure I have a shot," she asked worriedly.
But before Adrien could say something, a scoff was made behind him.
"As if this four eyes has a chance. I bet the judges took pity on her and put her in for laughs."
Adrien turned to see a young man with brown hair and grey eyes wearing a red suit. He looked like he was about to audition himself.
"And you are," Adrien asked.
"Michel, talent extraordinaire," he said with a smug grin. "Now if you'll excuse me, I've got an audition to nail."
Michel walked in with an arrogant flare. Sabrina wilted a bit after hearing what Michel said.
"Sabrina, don't you dare listen to a word he says," cried Adrien.
"But he's right! I'm a joke!"
"No you're not. You have an amazing voice, and the judges said so. Now, let's go work on your song for the show and maybe have Marinette make you a dress for it."
The next day at school, Marinette and Alya were at there lockers when Alya noticed Adrien headed their way. Marinette was going on about a design project.
"So I think I'll try a cross stitch to help reinforce the seams and then..."
"Hey Marinette," greeted Adrien.
Said girl jumped and flailed. Alya just looked amused and Adrien just took it in stride.
"A-A-A-Adrien! Wh-wh-what c-can I d-do for you?!"
"Well, I was wondering if you'd be willing to design a dress for Sabrina. She's performing at the talent show on Kidz+ and I know you can come up with something that would help her look amazing," he asked with a smile.
"Oh, I'd love to help her. I'll talk to her later today."
Marinette found her at lunch with Chloe. Chloe was going on about her audition for the talent show.
"I mean really, they might as well just give me the trophy. I clearly have the most talent."
"Well, I auditioned," stated Sabrina.
"Oh, that's right you did. Well, I'm sure you did your best but they only have so much room for talent and I have it."
"Um, I actually got in," Sabrina said sheepishly.
"You did?! You're actually performing?!"
Sabrina just nodded her head and kept it down. Marinette decided to step in.
"That's great Sabrina," she smiled. "Adrien told me about it. If you'd like, I can make a dress for you for the show."
"Really? You would," asked a hopeful Sabrina.
"Oh no! No! No best friend of mine will be wearing anything by you," Chloé stated. "You will wear something fabulous courtesy of yours truly."
And then Chloe dragged Sabrina away while Sabrina mouthed sorry to the blue haired girl. Marinette just waved her hand and smiled. She didn't hear Adrien come up behind her.
"Did you ask her?"
Marinette jumped again while Adrien tried to apologize. After Marinette got her breathing under control, she told him what happened.
"Well, I'm glad Chloé's doing something nice for her," he said.
"But knowing Chloe's style, it won't look right for Sabrina."
"You're still going to do it?"
"Wouldn't hurt to have a back up plan. When's the show?"
"Three weeks from now."
"You leave it to me," she smiled.