Horton Hears A Who: Jojo's Inner-Rock Talent
by: Terrell James
One evening, some of the students at Whoville High were taking place at the Whoville High Talent Show. He was selected to sing to a song he wrote. All of the parents of the students were anxiously waiting to see the student's talents. Jojo's parents and all of his 96 sisters were there to attend and support Jojo's talent. The principal of Whoville High said, "Welcome, all parents, to the Whoville High Talent Show. We would like for you to see your children's talents or hidden talents."
The audience were cheering for the students. We're gonna start of the show with our breakdancer: Jordan Donovan.
Backstage, Jojo was feeling a little stage fright about seeing a thousand people showing his talent. Mike and Cody came from behind and Mike said, "You nervous?"
"A lot, man. I've never done this before." said Jojo.
"Here's the trick: just imagine the audience looking like rock stars." said Mike.
"It always cures our stage fright when we perform." said Cody.
"Really?" asked Jojo.
"It always has. What's your cure?" asked Mike.
"I look at my family and they will give me my support and know that they'll cheer for me." said Jojo.
"That's a better stage fright." said Cody.
An hour later, Jojo was called to perform a little song for the talent show. He felt extremelty confident and ready to rock the stage with his Electric Who-Guitar, amps and speakers. He stood up in front of everyone and said, "This is a song I wrote about 2 weeks ago when I was bullied, so I hope it'll rock this auditorium. Please enjoy it. It's awesome."
He fired up the guitar and made the audience feel like it's a rock concert. Then, he started playing the guitar and fill the energy up and started to sing.
I'm in the business of misery
Let's take it from the top
He's got a body like an hourglass, it's ticking like a clock
It's a matter of time before we all run out
When I thought she was mine, he caught her by the mouth
I waited eight long months
He finally set her free
I told her I couldn't lie, she was the only one for me
Two weeks and we're caught on fire
He's got it out for me
But I wear the biggest smile
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got her what I want her now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But, dude, does it feel so good
Cause I got her where I want her now
And if you could, then you know you would
It's gonna just feel so...
It just feels so good
Second chances, they don't ever matter, people never change
Once a jerk, you're nothing more, I'm sorry, that'll never change
And about forgiveness, we're both supposed to have exchanged
I'm sorry, man, but I passed it up, now look this way
There's a million other boys who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible to get to who
They want and what they like, it's easy if you do it right
Well, I refuse, I refuse, I refuse!
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got her where I want her now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you
But, dude, does it feel so good
Cause I got her where I want her right now
And if you could then you know you would
It's gonna just feel so...
It's just feels so good
I watched her wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving you
Just watching my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving...
Jojo has brought in a little heavy rock performance and like a regular rock star, he shakes his head up and down and plays the guitar riff very fast, which makes the audience go wild. Then, he leaped up from the air holding his guitar and landed back to the stage and he continued to sing.
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got her where I want her now
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got her where I want her now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you, now
But, dude, does it feel so good
Cause I got her where I want her now
And if you could then you know you would
It's gonna feel so...
It just feels so good
The song ended with Jojo sticking out a rock sign. The crowd cheered wildly and Jojo's family were cheering for him. Ned exclaimed, "That's my son!"
Jojo bowed his head and said, "Thank you. Thank you guys very much."
He went back to the curtains and saw Mike and Cody feeling really excited. Mike said, "Dude, that was FREAKING AWESOME!"
"You made the stage like a rock concert. That was so cool." said Cody.
Jojo chuckles and said, "Thanks, man. I gotta bring out my inner-rock star attitude."
20 minutes later, the principal sent in the three finalists: breakdancer: Jordan Donovan, sweet singer: Amber Maverick and rock-steady: Jojo McDodd. The principal said, "In third place with a sweet voice, Amber Maverick."
She came to the principal and gives a 3rd place ribbon. She felt pretty happy about herself. Then, the principal said, "In second place, he really brings the house down and it's our amazing breakdancer, Jordan Donovan."
Jordan walked to the principal and gave him a 2nd place ribbon. He let out a peace-out sign. And then, he finally said, "And the winner of the Whoville High Talent Show and coming in first place, with a rock-star feeling is our very own, Jojo McDodd!"
The audience went wild for Jojo's intense talent. He walked towards the principal and gave him a 1st place ribbon. He looked at Jojo and said, "Congratulations, Mr. McDodd."
5 minutes later, Jojo saw his family feeling really happy for him. Ned said, "Son, that was awesome!"
"Thanks, dad." said Jojo.
"Jojo, you've really brought the house down. I feel like I was at a rock concert and you're the star. We just can't say how proud we were of you." said Sally.
"Thanks, you guys." said Jojo.
This fanfic was inspired my favorite band and song: Paramore's "Misery Business." I love that song, so I wanted to bring a punk-rock solid feel to Jojo's talents. I hope this helps a little. R&R, please!