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~ The Song of their Hearts ~
Mikan is a 17 year-old teenager who was an aspiring singer and is currently working in a music bar. Even though she doesn't have voice lessons, she can sing very well. Also she is very beautiful. She was a goddess to be exact. And because she's a talent many costumers would like to request different songs. She is good in playing musical instruments too like piano and guitar. And because she was a student the management of the bar has her from 5 in the afternoon until 9 in the evening so that she will have a time to her homework and if she has an exam she will be out early. And this evening for her last performance she was asked to sing the song Everything I Own as requested from the audience
(Everything I Own – Vanessa Hudgens Version in Bandslam)
Ooooohhh, ohhhhhh
You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own,
Just to have you once again.
You taught me how to love,
What its of, what its of.
You never said too much,
But still you showed the way,
And I knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
a part of me that can't let go.
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you once again.
Just to have you once again.
Is there someone you know,
Your loving them so,
But taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day,
Someone takes them away,
And they don't hear the words you long to say
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you.
I gotta have you
(A/N: Mikan singing with the open and close parenthesis and the second voices w/out parenthesis)
I would give anything I own, (Everything I own)
Give up my life, my heart, my home. (My own, my own)
I would give everything I own (Everything Everything I own)
Just to have you. (Just to have you)
Then the crowd goes wild and joined Mikan and the band in singing the song
(Crowd w/ Mikan)
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give!
(Mikan)
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Everything, Everything I own
Everything, Everything I own
Everything, Everything I own
Everything, Everything I…
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Ooooooownnn!
My oooown
The audience erupted with applause they shouted and cheered Mikan and the band. They really enjoyed the song. After Mikan sang she bowed and said thank you to the audience and the audience cheered again and gave her very deafening applause. Mikan gave them a warm smile, waved to the audience and exited the stage.
Backstage/ Dressing Room:
Mikan met with the manager of the bar and also her best friend Hotaru Imai who was very happy to have Mikan in the bar. Hotaru greeted her best friend with a hug and congratulated her.
"Congratulations! You did a great job! The crowd really liked you performance." said Hotaru with a smile on her face.
"Thanks Hotaru. Hehe.. Oh! Can I go now it's almost nine and I have homework to finish" Mikan said. Hotaru let her go and before Mikan went out Hotaru added "Be early tomorrow because we have some special guest." "Okay! Bye! See you!" Mikan replied and rushed outside and went straight home.
At the House/Mikan's House:
"Tadaima!" (A/N: Tadaima means I'm home) then she rushed upstairs and went to her study table to answer her assignments when her Grandfather knocked on her door.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Mikan" called her grandfather. "Hai! I'm coming" said Mikan and then opened the door.
"I brought you your dinner. You must be hungry of all those work there in the bar" said her grandfather. Mikan gladly took the food and put it in the table. "Thanks Ojiisan! I'm gonna eat it after I finish my work." said Mikan but her grandfather disagreed of what had Mikan said.
"No Mikan, eat it now so you can concentrate. I know you didn't eat your dinner there." said her grandfather. "Okay I'm gonna eat it if that makes you happy" Mikan said with a pout on her face. Mikan knew that her grandfather was only worried about her. She promised to her grandfather that she will it in inside her room, so after her grandfather was gone she slowly closed the door and started eating her dinner. Suddenly her phone rang. She found out that it was Anna her mother's secretary who was calling her.
"Hello? Anna? Why are you calling so late? Is something wrong with Okaasan?" Mikan asked Anna. "No, there's nothing wrong with her but actually she asked me to tell you something." Anna said. "Why are you the one telling me. Can't she call me?" Mikan asked. "She was busy these past few days Ms. Mikan so she can't call you for now." "So, what did she want you to tell me?" asked Mikan to Anna. "Ms. Mikan, she found out that your working as a singer in a music bar there in Japan and she said that you should stop working there. She only wants you to concentrate on your studies. She's worried about you because being a working student is hard" Anna said. "Oh! But don't worry I can handle it. Please tell Okaasan that I'm okay and she shouldn't worry about me. To tell you the truth I'm actually having fun with my work so there's nothing to worry about. Is that all Okaasan wants to tell me?" Mikan told Anna. "Yes, that's all she wants to tell you." "Okay! Just tell her I said Hi and I love her. Bye!" "Ch-chotto matte! Ms. Mikan…" just then the line was cut. Mikan sighed and turned to her assignment but before she could start answering her phone rang again.
Phone Conversation:
Mikan: Anna I told you that…
Hotaru: Hn! This is Hotaru Baka!
Mikan: Oh! Gomen Hotaru, I thought you were Anna.. hehehehe.. So what's up?
Hotaru: Hn. Whatever so as you know we have special guests tomorrow and I…
Mikan: Yeah, you told me already..
Hotaru: I'm not finished yet you baka! Okay so..
Mikan: Hotaru who are those visitors? Why are they so important?
Hotaru: Stop asking questions and stop interrupting me. Listen first okay?
Mikan: Gomenasai Hotaru.
Hotaru: Okay so I forgot to tell you that the event will be a concert and you have to pick special song for tomorrow's event.
Mikan: Special Song? Concert? Are you serious?
Hotaru: Yeah, it will be a concert so you have to prepare because many people will be there and they will be watching you.
Mikan: B-but I-I'm not yet ready. I have to really prepare for that.
Hotaru: Yes! I know. But knowing your skills it will be a great, successful and wonderful evening just like you did earlier. So be ready and just deal with it.
Mikan: O-okay. But one more thing…
Hotaru: What is it?
Mikan: Who are your special visitors?
Hotaru: I'm not going to tell you or else it will not be a surprise anymore. Okay so Ja!
Mikan: Ch-chotto matte Hotaru what do you mean surprise?
But eventually Hotaru hang up the phone before answering Mikan. Mikan was really curious. 'What does she mean? And who are Hotaru's special guests and why are they so special to her?' Mikan thought. She then noticed the time it was 11:00 o' clock so she then finished her work, fixed the table and went to bed.
The Next Day….
Mikan hurriedly went to the music bar and was surprised to see that the bar was totally decorated and was not on its usual setting. There were no tables only chairs that were aligned by rows, the chairs were also decorated. It was wonderful. 'So, those guests of Hotaru are really special. She even prepared for it' Mikan thought. Hotaru approached her "So, have you decided on what to sing tonight?" Uh.. Hai, can I use the piano?" "Hai! Of course you can" "Okay Thanks. See you later I just need to practice a little bit." "Okay! See yah!". Then Mikan rushed to where the grand piano and then practiced. Meanwhile the special guest that Hotaru has been waiting for arrived. Yes, it's none other than the hot boy band called Black Alice band. This band has 4 members namely Ruka Nogi, Tsubasa Andou, Yuu Tobita and of course the one and only Natsume Hyuuga. But it seems he's not around. "Hey! Where's Hyuuga?" Hotaru asked. "Gomen Imai, but Natsume is still on his World Tour so he can't come" Ruka answered. They are group but Natsume was the hottest and the most popular among them and also because he was the guitarist and vocalist of the band. "Hn. Well take your seat at the VIP section its at the front so that you can hear and see things clearly" Hotaru said. The 3 band members nodded. "And by the way you have to be careful so that no one can recognize you. You all know what would happen if they see you." Hotaru warned them. The 3 put on their best disguises to hide their real identity. Then after a few minutes the curtains were up and the crowd started to clap their hands and shouted. Then the host of the night appeared on the stage."Good Evening minna-san!" the host greeted the audience and then the crown responded with a shout and a clap. They are now very excited to watch the special concert that the bar prepared.
Backstage:
"Have you seen Mikan?" Hotaru asked one of her employee when she found out that Mikan was not in the room where the piano was placed. "Iie, I didn't see her Miss Imai" Hotaru was very worried because Mikan was supposed to be the first to perform and she's on in 5 minutes. But 5 minutes passed and our brunette was nowhere to be found so Hotaru then decided to replace Mikan. "Hey! I thought Mikan will be the first to perform" asked Nonoko one of the employees of the music bar. "Yeah! But that baka suddenly disappeared" said Hotaru angrily. "What! Mikan was…." Nonoko was about to shout when Hotaru shushed her. "Don't shout or other people might notice that Mikan is not here" Nonoko nodded and shut her mouth. "Let's wait for that Baka, I know she's still coming". A few minutes later Mikan arrived panting, sweats covered her face. "Gomen Hota -pant- ru -pant-" Mikan said panting."Where have you been baka? I thought you were practicing and why did you suddenly disappeared?" Mikan finally caught her breath and answered Hotaru. "I'm sorry Hotaru, I was just looking for this." She showed Hotaru a golden locket. Hotaru then noticed it and smiled "So you still haven't forgotten him?" Mikan smiled and nodded. "Okay, so you're on in a few minutes. Good Luck" Hotaru said "Hai! Thanks Hotaru!" Mikan then stepped on to the stage. The grand piano was already placed on its position. Then the host introduced Mikan. "Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Ms. Mikan Sakura". The audience applauded ad shouted Mikan's name. Mikan then went near the piano started to play it and at the same time started to sing.
(A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton)
Making my way downtown
Walking fast Faces passed
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way Making my way
Through the crowd
And I need you And I miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall Into the sky
Do you think time Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could Just see you
Tonight
It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder
If you ever
Think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your
Precious memories
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could Just see you
Tonight
And I, I
Don't want to let you know
I, I
Drown in your memory
I, I
Don't want to let this go
I, I
Don't...
Making my way downtown
Walking fast Faces passed
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making my way
Through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could Just see you
If I could Just hold you Tonight
After she sang the audience applauded and shouted Mikan's name the crowd really liked her performance. Mikan thanked the audience, waved to her fans and bowed. On the other hand the Black Alice Band Members went to the backstage after the performance to talk to Hotaru about 'something' that of course Mikan doesn't know.
End of Chapter
A/N: Hi Guys this is my second story hope you like it. I'll try to update as soon as I can. So stay tuned.
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~charanime - chan