Alan's Talent
Summary: Alan's always had a talent, something that belongs to just him like his brothers had theirs. He gave it up, but when his family finds it out seven years later what happens?
A/N: The song is Tell Me Why by Declan Galbraith look it up on youtube. It is a brilliant video and song and I'm using it for Alan.
Chapter 1: Tell Me Why
Alan who had just turned eight years old looked up at the boarding school his father had sent him to. It was huge. It was made out of brick, many staind glass windows, many floor levels, big wooden doors and a big black fence around it. The only problem was that is brothers didn't go there with him. They went to middle and highschool level academies while he was in the elementary level. He was happy he was going to school like his brothers, but he didn't know he would be alone. He was assigned a dorm to sleep in and was monitered by teachers during the day only seeing his brothers on the weekend if he was lucky. Scott was with John in highschool and Virgil was with Gordon in middle school. Alan always put up a happy to be here face on when they came about to check on him. Always being a good boy and doing great in school.
Alan soon acted out in class to hide his sadness. He hated being alone. He wanted his whole family to be together again like they were when they were on their island, their home. His teachers noticed the change in Alan, but only one took interest while the others just sent him to the principals office. His music teacher Miss Daniels who was 29 years of age had decided to do something about it. He acted out to many times and she was tired of his antics. She held him after class to speak with him instead of dumping him to the Headmaster as the other teachers usually did.
" Alan, stay after if you will." Miss Daniels asked as he dropped out of the group who got up to leave for recess. Miss Daniels stood in the back of the room near her piano.
" Miss Daniels, I'm..." Before Alan could finish his apology she held up a hand smiling slightly.
" I know you're sorry Alan. I held you back to ask you if you would like to put that disruptive attitude to good use."
Alan gave her a look and cocked his head slightly. " How?" He question suspiciously.
" Something musical maybe? Do you know how to read music?" She asked him.
" A bit, my brother Virgil plays the piano and teaches me notes and what they mean. I think, that he thinks, that I don't follow what he's saying though." Alan replied truthfully.
" How would you like to learn more and do something with it instead of annoying your teachers to no end." She chuckled as Alan put his pointer finger to his lips thinking.
" Only if it's a secret." Alan stated happily. He was good at keeping the secrets that his brothers tell him.
" Like a new identity or something?" She asked raising an eyebrow.
" Yeah that way people won't compare me to my brothers." Alan muttered finding the floor interesting at the moment.
" You don't like that do you? "
" No, not really. I love my brothers a lot, but I don't like it when people say oh you're so and so's little brother." Alan replied sadly looking up at Miss Daniels his blue eyes shining as if he was going to cry.
Her heart went out to him as she smoothed his hair back and smiled once more. " Well lets prove to them that Alan Tracy is a force is to be reckoned with."
Alan smiled once more. He them rubbed at his eyes and looked back up at her this time his eyes showing determination.
--Space--
It had been three weeks later and Miss Daniels had been working with Alan. It was hard for him to find something to play. They had tried the Violin, Piano, Drums, Flute and many more, but they couldn't find one just for him.
" You know I think we're going about this the wrong way." She stated as a thought came into her mind.
" What? Lets just face the fact Miss Daniels, I can't play anything." Alan sighed slumping down in his chair.
" Don't think that. Don't ever think that. I think that there is one instrument we haven't tried and I think it will work." She stated sitting in the chair in front of him.
Alan looked around the room. What else could there have been? They've tried everything the school had. " We've tried everything. What else is there?"
" The instrument we are all given when we are born. Over these last weeks I've taught you all I've know about reading and understanding music. I think the thing we haven't tried is your own voice."
" You mean singing?" Alan asked confused as she nodded. " But isn't that for girls?"
" You told me your brother Virgil sings, is he a girl?"
" No!" Alan replied laughing at the question.
" So why don't we try it. If it doesn't work you can go back to annoying your teachers. Do we have a deal?" She asked holding out her hand.
Alan put his small hand in hers and said, "Deal"
--Space--
" Ok we've practiced and practiced. You think you're ready?"
" Of course Miss Daniels. Is their really someone coming from the middle school's and high school's to help us with the recording?" Alan asked jumping up and down hyperactively.
" Calm down Alan and yes the schools are sending over their best pianist, violinist and drummer. They are sworn they wouldn't say anything about today. They don't even know who you are." She said smiling that it would still be a secret.
" You'll still be playing the guitar right?"
" Yes Alan!" She chuckled at him.
" Just making sure." Alan grumbled under his breath sitting down in a chair arms folded over his chest while she giggled at him.
Miss Daniels noticed the doors opening and students started to pour in, but Alan hadn't yet.
" Allie?" A voice called as Alan spun around and found himself in Virgil's arms.
" Virge, what are you doing here?"
" I'm suppose to be playing the piano for someone." Virgil replied as Miss Daniels came over to the group of people who had come into the music room. The door was shut and they were asked to be seated. She got their attention by walking to the front of the classroom.
" Hello everyone. I'm Miss Daniels of course I teach music here at the elementary school. Before I go on I want you're full agreement from everyone that what you hear in this room will stay in this room." They all nodded, but Virgil was a bit hesitant though no one noticed. " Don't worry not of it is illegal." A small chuckle circled around the room before she continued.
" Alright I found out one of my students is incredibly talented and this person will be recording a song today that is why you were called for your assistance. I believe you all have learned the song." They nodded once more and continued. " Without further ado lets bring up my eight year old student Alan Tracy."
Alan got up from the chair next to his brother giggling slightly at everyones face, even his brothers who was completely astounded. " Hi." Alan laughed waving to them. " Thanks for helping me."
" Alright everyone the song is called, Tell Me Why. Well everyone places please!" She stated as Virgil gave Alan a look of 'we'll talk about this later' as he walked over to the piano and started to play with the violinist. Miss Daniels nodded to Alan and he started to sing.
"
In my dream children sing a song of love for every boy and girl Tell me why (why) does it have to be like this? Everyday I ask myself what will
I have to do to be a man? Tell me why (why) does it have to be like
this? tell me why? tell me why? Tell me why (why) does it have to be like this? Tell me why (why,why,does the tiger
run) (why,why do we say we care) (why,why if we're all the same)
The
sky is blue and fields are green and laughter is the language of the
world
Then I wake and all I see is a world full of people in need
Tell me
why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell me why (why) cos
I don't understand.
When so many need somebody we don't give a
helping hand.
Tell me why?
Do I have to stand and fight to prove
to everybody who I am?
Is that what my life is for to waste in a
world full of war?
Tell me why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell
me why (why) cos I don't understand.
When so many need somebody we
don't give a helping hand.
Tell me why?
tell me why? tell me why?
just tell me why,
why, why?
Tell me why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell me
why (why) cos I don't understand.
When so many need somebody we
don't give a helping hand.
Tell me why (why why do we shoot the gun)
Tell me why
(why,why do we never learn)
Can someone tell us why we let the
forest burn?
Tell me why
(why,why do we stand and stare)
Tell me why (why,why do the
dolphins cry)
Can some one tell us why we let the ocean die ?
tell me why (why,why do
we pass the blame)
tell me why (why,why does it never end)
can
some one tell us why we cannot just be friends?
why why!"
Some of the musicians had tears in their eyes once the song had finished. They clapped and that only made Alan blushed bright red. He looked at towards his brother who was still sitting at the piano. Alan walked over to him.
" Virge? Are you ok?"
" Allie... that was amazing. " Virgil uttered as he scooped his little brother into his arms and hugged him tightly.
" Thanks Virge." Alan giggled innocently... he was just so happy that his brother liked his song.
A/N: Hey every hope you like the story so far I hope you will review. Go to youtube and check out this video: Tell Me Why by Declan Galbraith you will love it. Chapter 2 coming soon.
-Fiona12690