Okay, this is my first story on my account! Ooooooooh, I'm so nervous. I've seen Newsies and it's like my all-time fandom! I've been an all time fansie forever and have been doing covers and drawings of Newsies for a while. Just decided to start fanfiction. Also, in this story, all the Newsies songs exist but they are like written by the people who sang them; they are not on Broadway, like things you hear on the radio. So, yeah here we go!
(I don't own Newsies or the X Factor)
Beads of sweat rolled down Katherine's forehead. Clutching the microphone in her hand like her life depended on it; she walked up to the stage as her number was called. She had a good two minutes before it was her turn.
'Everyone here has the same dream. And everyone here wants it. You just have to want it most!' Katherine thought as the contestant before her finished his song. The X-Factor was her only shot, she couldn't blow it. She had to crush her stage fright once and for all.
She heard a round of yeses from all the judges. A roar of applause erupted from the audience as the boy walked of the stage. As he passed her on the side of the stage, she took in his beautiful blue eyes, messy brown hair tucked into a newsboy cap, and his rigid body. She was so deep in thought; she hadn't heard his name, or him sing.
Her broll played on the screen on stage introducing her as her heart began to race. She jumped as she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see curly red hair and green eyes. The only person she ever let go in front of. The only one who was here to support her. Liz.
"Hey, no matter what happens, you are incredible and amazing. You're gonna get four yeses, trust me." Liz pulled her into a tight hug, as if trying to transfer more confidence into her. "Thanks." Katherine said, letting go.
Right as her broll ended, she saw the brown haired contestant walk over. "Hey, good luck. I'm sure you'll be great." He said, offering his hand. Katherine quickly shook it and walked out as the stage manager tapped her.
The stage was enormous. The audience cheered. She could hardly breathe. 'One…. Two….Three.' She thought as she stopped on the X. She looked up to be greeted by Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, and L.A. Reid.
"Hey. How are you?" Demi said as she shuffled papers. "I'm good. I'm good. Thanks." She felt as though she could drop any moment. "What are you singing for us today?" Demi said leaning on the table looking at Katherine. "I'm going to be singing Watch What Happens by Kara Lindsay." Katherine said preparing to start. "Okay well good luck."
Katherine held the microphone to her mouth. Her legs began to shake, her mind raced. She thought, 'you're not letting your stage fright hold you back anymore.' She had to show her father what she was capable of. She heard the music start, blocked out her thoughts and began.
The judges faces harden as she began. She knew her voice was trembling, she knew she wasn't running and dancing on stage like the others. But she kept going. As she began to enter the chorus, she saw Simon crack a slight smile. A happiness inside her that in all her seventeen years she had never experienced began to build in her. Katherine's voice grew as she felt the walls she had set up, melt away. She was vulnerable and loved it.
She could hear the roar erupt from the crowd as finished. Her heart slowed. She could see the judges standing, aupplauding her. She breathed in the excitment in the air. She looked off to the side to see Liz screaming and crying with happiness. 'You did it!' She lipped to Katherine. She saw that boy again behind Liz, clapping; his hat removed (a sign of respect).
She was brought out of her little world at the sound of Simon's voice. "Wow, Katherine, I don't know what to say. I think in out of all the girls who audiotioned tonight, you had to have been the best. You have such control, and range. You are just out of the ordinary and I love that." A single tear slipped out the corner of Katherine's eye. "You know Katherine, when people get up on that stage and sing a song like that, they squeeze so hard to get a nice sound, but for you it's just effortless and it's incredable." Demi said, returning to her seat. "You know, I have no words. I'm just gonna start the voting. YES! Britney?" L.A. said. "A definate yes. Demi" Britney said, passing the baton. "Aboslutely yes." "Well Katherine you've got four yeses. We'll see you back here next week." Simon said giving her another round of applause.
"Thank you so much." Katherine took one final bow and jogged off stage, her chiffon maxi skirt billowing behind her. She ran up to Liz and enveloped her in a hug. Tear slipped down her cheeks. These next few weeks would be the biggest moments of her life.
So how was that? Sorry if it's short. Ooooooooooooooh I gotta tell you, I really like this idea. If you don't like, let me know. If you love it, let me know. Okay thanks for reading and please leave reviews; they help a lot. –Aly