Hallo :) This has just been nagging at my mind for ages and ages and ages until I just felt like I needed to get it all out. So here it is...Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I really don't wanna say it... Oh fine I don't own Morganville Vampires and/or the characters entangled in it. I only own the band :) soooooooooo READ IT!
"I just don't see why she asked us to do this" Shane whined for the 10th time that night. Claire sighed and looked at Shane. His hair had gotten longer and it seemed he had to flip it away from his eyes every few seconds. His black button down shirt was rolled up to his elbows and Claire had to say…he looked fine. She slightly shook her head and sighed again before answering him.
"Because, apparently, this was last minute and we were her first choices. Besides I thought you'd be happy to get out of here even if it was just for a few days." Amelie had indeed been in a hurry. When she was like this it wasn't easy to defy her. So here they were, packing for a mission that was to take place in Dallas. Claire had to admit that she too was frustrated with Amelie's sudden decision. Was one perfect, quiet day spent with her friends too much to ask for?
As if on cue, Eve walked in with all her Gothic beauty. "Okay people, our escorts have just arrived so let's get movin' troops!" Michael then walked in behind her and looped his arms around her waist.
"Looks like you've been watching too much Mission Impossible." Shane snickered and was rewarded with Eve flipping him off.
"I don't see how I can make it outside just wearing this." Claire said pointing to her shirt. The moment Eve got home from the visit to Amelie's office, she had scrabbled together all the black outfits she could find. Shane was wearing black jeans that complimented his toned skin. He was wearing converses and his hair was as wild as ever.
Michael was wearing a leather jacket over his black shirt and jeans that looked very much like Shane's. His shoes were very boyish looking. They were black vans that Eve had bought for him one time saying they suited him. Claire didn't think so; Michael had always, and always would be, the adult of the group.
Eve was wearing a long black coat and a lacey skirt underneath. Her black camisole was just covered by the coat and her Mary Jane's were as chunky as ever. Her make-up was on full force and her black glasses just completed the whole badass look.
Claire's outfit was very…not Claire. Her black tights came up to her ankles and her skirt was just tight enough to work wonders for her hip curves. Her flimsy shirt was tucked in and very sheer looking. But her shoes were the most unnatural thing to be wearing at this moment. They were black converses but in heel edition. Eve practically wrestled her into them and squealed that she and Shane matched.
"There's a jacket over there for you" Eve rolled her eyes. "Now let's move out trooper's we have a mission to accomplish." She turned on her heel and strode out the door. "Definitely too much TV" Shane whispered into Claire's ear. She giggled and turned to him. His eyes were breath-taking and she couldn't help but lose herself in them, despite the things going on behind her. She felt his arms loop around her waist and her breathing hitched when his lips brushed against hers very softly.
"I would tell you to be careful, but seeing as we have no idea what we're doing it doesn't seem like it's enough to say." He whispered. "Then let's just stick with I love you" Claire replied before pulling him to her lips. A moan emanated from the back of Shane's throat as he gripped her waist. It was hot and short, too short for both their liking. But she knew they had to leave before the Eve came and literally kicked their butts out the door. She pulled away and laughed at Shane's groan of loss. "You tease" He says quietly. Claire just raises an eyebrow and saunters over to grab the leather jacket from the chair. She catches Shane eyeing her from head to toe and turns around to glare at him. He chuckles and quickly grabs his coat.
"LET'S MOVE" he booms.
~~~~~MUSICISMYESCAPE~~~~~
As they enter the black sleek looking car, Claire isn't surprised to see Oliver sitting next one of Amelie's guards.
"Good you're all here" Amelie says. Her cold demeanor wasn't anything new to the others but the slight distress was. Shane was the first to interrupt…as usual.
"Okay lady, what's really going on?" He said. Claire saw the slight glint in Amelie's eyes. Shane of all people knew how much she disliked being interrupted, yet there he was sitting and staring her straight in the eye.
"Are you familiar with a band by the name of Paranormal-""Paranormal Dead?" Eve squealed. She was practically jumping in her seat "Ohmigosh they're amazing" The bouncing got to the point where Michael had to put his hands on her shoulders and hold her down. Shane looked back at Amelie and raised an eyebrow.
"I have to admit…I'm surprised you even know their name" Oliver chuckled slightly but said nothing. Claire was silent and was playing with her nails. "Claire?" Michael asked worriedly. "You okay?" She quickly nods her head and looks down again.
"Claire you do know who Paranormal Dead is right?" Eve said. Claire blushed and looked like she was about to burn a hole through her hands. Shane ran a hand through his already tousled hair and smiled impishly at her.
"And even they know who Paranormal Dead is" He said inclining his head towards the two vampires. Claire flipped him off and turned back to the impatient vampires. Oliver huffed and crossed his arms over his chest.
"I don't understand" Michael said "It has come to our attention that the band seems to more about the paranormal than necessary" Amelie said. Claire's mind is tumbling with mixed thoughts. "So they know…" "What we are?" Oliver finishes "Yes, they most definitely do" "But how do you know they know about you?" Eve asked. Seems like there's a lot of questions going off, Claire thinks to herself. "It appears one of band members have tried to contact us and ask for help." "And what did you say?" Shane asked. "I said I'd provide it if they gave me information, which they'd give when we saved them."
"Saved them from what? And why did you agree? You never agree to things unless it benefits you, and why didn't you tell us this before, and why did you pick us and why…" Eve's constant questions were cut off when Shane clapped a hand over mouth. He yanked it away when she licked it and glared at her.
"I agreed because…" There wasn't any time to answer because they had arrived at the founder's square. "Wait you're not coming with us?" Claire asked. Amelie shook her head and Oliver just shrugged. They got out without another word and the four were shuffled off into Eve's hearse.
"Well…If you think about it this isn't the weirdest mission we've been on" Claire just shook her head and turned to her window, afraid for what this band had in store for them.
~~~~MUSICISMYESCAPE~~~~
"Damn, how are we supposed to get in with all these people around?" Michael cursed. Amelie had given them everything they would need to get in but never said anything about how much people there would be.
"Hey watch it!" Claire yelled when a throng of giggling girls shoves past her. The leader turns around and sneers at her. "Watch where you're going" she says in an exact replica of Monica's voice. "I would but you're so short I wouldn't have noticed you" Claire states. Even in heels the Monica-twin is short and petite. She just flips her hair and continues walking. Claire huffs and Eve takes her arm "Don't worry about it, Minnie Monica was just jealous of how fine you look" They giggle again.
When they finally do get in and backstage, the band has already entered. Eve is squealing and jumping around. Her arms were loaded with sweets and Claire smiled at her friend's eagerness.
"Eve, babe, we're on a mission remember" Michael says. Eve only nods her head. She quickly takes a seat and watches the group intently. There were five of them in total; one girl and four boys. The girl was standing in front of the microphone with her deep maroon hair spilling down her shoulders. Her outfit was modest, which surprised Claire…a lot. She was wearing jeans and a grey, white and black checked vest over a light pink button down and bright pink tie. Her leather jacket was open so when she spun around Claire saw her shirt clearly. The shoes she wore wear bright red converses that were heels just like Claire's.
The boys were definitely noticeable in different ways. The drummer had his bangs constantly falling in front of his hazel colored eyes. He wore a white button up that was open over a black shirt. His sleeves were pushed up so you could see his tattoos on his forearms. The base player was wearing onesies…on stage, and his hair was much tidier than the drummer's. The keyboard player was grinning at the base player who through his head back and laughed. His eyes were a golden brown. But Claire still loved Shane's more. The other guitar player had the same maroon hair as the girl and Claire suspected that they were siblings. For some reason…they both wore something to cover their eyes. They were both wearing a pair of darkly tinted sunglasses, the exact same kind as well.
When Claire pointed this out to the others Eve said, "They always hide their eyes, no one knows why though." Claire looked at Shane and he shrugged. The song that had come on had them both moving. Shane grabbed Claire's hand and spun her around. She laughed delightedly and they danced like that for the rest of the song. After a while Claire asked what their names were. Eve rolled her eyes and snorted, while Claire just flipped her off and asked Shane.
"The drummer's name is Aden," He shouts over the pulsing music. "The base player is Draven and the keyboard guy is…ermm…" "His name is Braith asshole" Eve yells in irritation. Michael chuckles and pulls her closer to him. "And what are the brothers and sisters names?" Claire asks "Miles and Charlie" Eve cuts in before Shane. "Strange names" Claire says. Shane chuckles and opens his mouth to say something when the lights suddenly dim considerably. Claire looks around in confusion until she realizes that it's just a part of the next item. This is the very best of them all has her rocking along with it. Pretty soon her and Eve are swinging their heads around and kicking out their legs. The guys just stand their laughing at them.
Can't count the years on one hand
That we've been together
I need the other one to hold you
Make you feel, make you feel better
It's not a walk in the park
To love each other
But when our fingers interlock,
Can't deny, can't deny you're worth it
'Cause after all this time, I'm still into you
I should be over all the butterflies
But I'm into you (I'm into you)
And baby even on our worst nights
I'm into you (I'm into you)
Let 'em wonder how we got this far
'Cause I don't really need to wonder at all
Yeah after all this time I'm still into you
Recount the night that
I first met your mother
And on the drive back to my house
I told you that, I told you that I loved ya
You felt the weight of the world
Fall off your shoulder
And to your favorite song
We sang along to the start of forever
And after all this time, I'm still into you
I should be over all the butterflies
But I'm into you (I'm into you)
And baby even on our worst nights
I'm into you (I'm into you)
Let 'em wonder how we got this far
'Cause I don't really need to wonder at all
Yeah after all this time I'm still into you
Some things just, some things just make sense
And one of those is you and I (Hey)
Some things just, some things just make sense
And even after all this time (Hey)
I'm into you, baby not a day goes by
That I'm not into you
I should be over all the butterflies
But I'm into you (I'm into you)
And baby even on our worst nights
I'm into you (I'm into you)
Let 'em wonder how we got this far
'Cause I don't really need to wonder at all
Yeah after all this time
I'm still into you
I'm still into you
I'm still into you
Eve fell back into the chair laughing and Michael grins at her. Their eyes meet and she pulls him into a kiss. Shane's too caught up in Claire to make a snarky remark. She giggles and turns around to face the stage again while Shane wraps his arms around her and rests his chin on her head. The song the band is singing is a goodbye song. Last item probably…
I count the ways I let you down
On my fingers and toes but I'm running out
Clever words can't help me now
I grip you tight but you're slipping out
And I remember your eyes were so bright
When I first met you, so in love that night
And now I'm kissing your tears goodnight
And I can't take it; you're even perfect when you cry
Beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Your beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Oh yeah
When did the rain become a storm?
When did the clouds begin to form?
Yeah, we got knocked off course by a natural force
And we'll, we'll be swimming when it's gone
And I remember your eyes were so bright
When I first met you, so in love that night
And now I'm kissing your tears goodnight
And I can't take it; you're even perfect when you cry
Beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Your beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Oh yeah
All the pain you try to hide
Shows through your mascara lines
As they stream down from your eyes
And let them go, let them fly
Holding back won't turn back time
Believe me, I've tried
Your eyes were so bright
And I remember your eyes were so bright
And I remember your eyes were so bright
When I first met you, how in love were we that night?
And now I'm kissing your tears goodnight
And I can't take it; you're even perfect when you cry
Beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Your beautiful goodbye (bye-bye, bye-bye)
It's dripping from your eyes (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Yeah
Beau... Oh, oh yeah
Hey, oh
They all take a bow and Miles runs up to Charlie, pulling her onto his back. Her peals of laughter were heard from where the gang was standing and they a looked at each other warily. The audience's applause was very very slowly getting quieter.
"Now or never, I guess" Eve says. Claire takes a deep breath and steps forward to meet the group. Miles immediately halts and grips Charlie tighter to him. The group studies her with a fierce intensity that made her grow nervous. She pushed it down and met their gazes head on.
"My name's Claire," She said "This is Shane, Eve and Michael" Shane came up behind her and put his arm protectively around her waist.
"I'm sorry but we don't have time for autographs" Charlie says in a strained voice. "Well then…I guess you obviously won't want to give Amelie an autograph" Eve smirks. Claire watched as Miles façade drops for a second and pure relief fills his face, Claire could even see it without seeing his eyes, but as fast as it had come it disappeared.
"She sent you?" Aden asked when no one else would. Shane nodded, "with the exception of…" he shut up at the look Claire gave him. She turns back to the band and raises an eyebrow.
"I think…we need to have a talk." She says quietly. Charlie slides down Miles back and whispers something into his ear. He looks at Claire and nods.
"Wait…We have to wait for Tessa" He says. When Eve started to say something, he cut her off with a wave of his hand "She's our grandmother/Manager and we're gonna need her if we're gonna talk"
Shane just shrugged "Sure man" Michael says. His eyes kept darting to the guitar in Miles hands, like he was just itching to get his hands on it. The band nods and their ushered into the changing rooms by a few of the crew members. Claire turns to Shane and he pulls her face to his. "I think that went well" He whispers across her lips. She giggles lightly and pulls away slightly.
"You think everything goes well" She says, "Ahh but that only applies to when we're not dead or kicked out so you know…" he shrugs and Claire laughs again.
"Okay you two, let's get moving" Eve yells. Claire sighs "Here we go again"
