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W. R. Winters: Welcome back everyone who read the last chapter.
DawnForever101: We're sorry for the late update, but it was Wolf's fault!
W.R. Winters: Hey, how is it my fault?
DawnForever101: Oh, so you're saying it's my fault?
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DawnForever101: *glares eyes* Excuse me?!
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Damon immediately gave her a smile as she had accepted his proposal, "Good choice, Dawn. I'm sure you'll become a big hit. You'll be on billboards, newspapers, television, the internet and the main talk of every fan boy." Dawn chuckled. "Trust me, you'll be living the dream." Damon said.
"Well thank you for giving me this opportunity. I appreciate it so much." Dawn smiled.
"Oh, Dawn, my little star…" Johanna commented. Dawn smiled.
"But before that happens, you first have to do an audition." Damon said. Dawn's head drooped.
"Really? An audition? But I'm capable of doing this." Dawn defended.
"You're right, I know you are, but the management doesn't know it… yet. We have to convince them that you're worthy enough of becoming a star. We have to ensure that we're giving the record deal to the right person. It's a formal procedure. It must be done." Damon explained. Dawn seemed pretty convinced, even though she thought auditions were tiring.
"Alright, I guess I can't argue with that. Where's the audition?"
"In Lumoise City. I'll drive you there." Damon said.
"Okay, can you just give me a few hours? Then I'll get back to you."
"Yes, of course. But I'll have to explain something to you first. When I mean the audition's in Lumoise City, I mean that your residence has to be there." Dawn's eyes widened.
"You mean, I'll have to move there? By myself?" Dawn thought about it for a moment. She thought she was capable of going through all the struggles and difficulties of becoming a star, but moving on her own seemed to top that.
"Yes, you'll have to rent an apartment and-"
"Rent an apartment? Whoa…"
"I know this is a lot for you, but once you become a star it gets easy because that's when all the money starts flowing in. And besides, meanwhile, I'll be taking care of your expenses." Dawn sighed.
"Well, that's a relief."
"Okay, well I'll take your leave now. But here's my card. It has my contact information. Give me a ring when you're ready." Damon said, giving her a small plastic card. Dawn took it from him and placed it in her pocket. She smiled.
"Thank you so much, once again!" She chirped.
"You're welcome." Damon said, before leaving her driveway and approaching in his car, driving off, leaving Dawn ecstatic.
Johanna approached her and saw that she was staring into space. "Dawn, are you okay?"
"I'm better than okay, mom. I'm thrilled!" Dawn squealed. "I mean, just imagine. I'm gonna become a huge singer."
"See, talents are recognized. You'll do great! I have complete faith in you." She said, giving her daughter a comforting hug.
"Thank you, mom."
"Damn, you are one lucky girl." Ash said through the webcam on the computer to Dawn.
"Yeah, I know! You have a star girlfriend now Ash. We should be a celebrity couple. Like Brangelina!"
"So you mean like 'Dash'?" Ash asked.
"Yeah! Wait, that sounds lame." Dawn said, after thinking for a while.
"Let's just stick to Ash and Dawn." He said, chuckling. Dawn rolled her eyes.
"So how was your flight?" Dawn asked.
"Awesome, only I didn't get enough food on the plane." Ash said, while Dawn laughed.
"Ash, you're so silly." Dawn giggled.
"Yeah I don't make sense and it's all because you're not here with me." Ash said.
"I know, I miss you too." Dawn sighed. She wished Ash were here to share the joy together.
"I'll come visit you one day to cheer you on. And I'll scream the loudest." Ash smiled.
"Hey, that's a great idea. But first, I'll have to go to Lumoise City and prepare for my audition." Dawn said, getting a little nervous.
"Oh well good luck. I know you can do it." Ash said, giving her words of encouragement.
"Thanks, Ash. I'll do my best." Dawn smiled.
"Well, I gotta go. I have to study for next week's tests." Ash said.
"Wow, Ash you're still nerdy, you haven't changed at all." Dawn giggled.
"May I remind you that you were nerdy too?" Ash said, teasing her.
"Yeah, but I'm the pretty one." Dawn laughed.
"The sexy one is more appropriate." Ash said as he winked at her. Dawn blushed.
"Bye, Dawn. I love you." Ash said.
Dawn sighed, "Love you too." Dawn then shut off her computer and then sighed with satisfaction.
"Okay, I've told Ash and the others, now all I have to do is inform Serena about the news. I'll call her on her cell." The blunette said as she reached for her cell-phone and called her cousin's number. It ringed a couple of times, but there was no response. "Serena, pick up the phone." Dawn complained. Getting frustrated, she shut it off and went out of her room to get her keys.
"Where you going, Dawn? The audition isn't until after a few hours." Dawn's mother asked.
"I'm going to Serena's place. She's not picking up her phone and I just gotta tell her the news! She'll be happy and I can't leave without telling her." Dawn said.
"Okay, sweetie, but don't be too long. I want to see you before you go, okay?" Johanna said.
"Sure." Dawn said before leaving the house.
"Clemont... stop.." Serena said, between kisses and moaning a little.
"Don't pretend as if you don't enjoy it." Clemont said in a husky voice before planting more butterfly kisses on her neck. Serena put her arms around his neck as he then reached for her lips. Clemont put his hands around her neck.
"Hey guys-ahhh!" Dawn freaked, interrupting the lovers little moment. Both Clemont and Serena gasped before looking at her.
"Clemont, I thought the door was locked!" Serena said.
"Me too. Dawn, what are you doing here? This was a very inappropriate time to interrupt." Clemont said.
"Yeah, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Serena's mom just told me to go to her room, I had no idea you were in here." Dawn said.
"Yeah, but could you knock next time? It was pretty embarrassing." Serena said, blushing of embarrassment.
"I'll be sure to. Anyways, I've got great news to share!" Dawn squealed.
"Really? What is it?" Serena asked.
"I got an offer to become a singer!" Dawn immediately responded, which resulted in Serena and Clemont hugging Dawn with joy.
"Wow, that's amazing! Congrats, Dawn." Clemont said, smiling.
"Thanks, Clemont." Dawn smiled.
"Yeah Dawn, this is great! My cousin's gonna be a star! Eeek! I'm so happy for you. You deserve it, Dawn." Serena said.
"I'm going to do my best." Dawn said to both of them.
"With your talent, you'll wow everybody, I'm sure of it." Clemont commented. Dawn chuckled.
"Yeah, I was going to tell Serena over the phone, but you didn't answer me." Dawn said. Serena gasped.
"Clemont, see? Dawn was trying to call me and you were-" Serena refused to complete her sentence.
"Were what?" Dawn asked, smirking now. They both blushed.
"Uhh, nothing." Clemont said, looking down on the ground. Dawn continued to smirk. "Clemont, don't lie. I practically saw you eating her when I walked in." Dawn said, which caused them to blush even more.
"But I bet you miss those moments alone with Ash, huh? Don't worry, you can do that when Ash comes back or when you visit him." Serena smirked at Dawn. Now it was Dawn's turn to blush. "Alright, fine, I'll leave you two alone, I've got an audition to go to." Dawn said.
"Awesome, good luck, Dawn." Serena said.
"Yeah, all the best." Clemont smiled.
"Thanks." Dawn smiled.
"Okay here's your suitcase and your purse. Also here's some food and snacks in case you get hungry on the way." Dawn's mother said as she was handing her some things.
"It's not that long of a trip, mom. I can handle myself." Dawn said, assuring her mother.
"I know, sweetie. But you're going to live there alone, remember? I just want you safe." Johanna said. Dawn smiled.
"I'm sure Mr. Damon would take care of me too. Trust me, mom. I know, I'm a little scared too, but I believe in myself. Please believe in me too." Dawn said. Johanna looked at her daughter one more time. She was really maturing. She gave her a smile.
"I do believe in you." Johanna said. Dawn smiled before giving her a long, comforting hug. It was interrupted when she heard a honk outside. Dawn gasped and let go.
"That must be Mr. Damon! I had called him." Dawn said.
"Well, good luck and be safe. Love you lots." Johanna said.
"Love you too mom and thanks for everything. " Dawn said, giving her one more quick hug and then hurrying outside the house.
Dawn saw Damon inside the car, waiting for her. "All ready to go, Dawn?" He asked. Dawn looked back behind her and took notice of everything. She sighed and then faced forward.
"I'm ready. Let's go!" She said before hopping in the car.
"Okay, Dawn get ready for a new life. It's going to be fun." Damon said as he started the car. Dawn took a breath of relief.
"Well, I hope so. I'm ready for anything life has to offer." Dawn said. Damon smiled as he put it in drive and headed for the road.
After about an hour, they finally reached Lumoise City and Damon parked right in front of PokéStar Talent studios. Dawn gasped. It was a large building, about two stories tall, with elegant glass windows, white front steps, polished, furnished doors and suitable decorations.
"Wow." She breathed.
"This is only the beginning. You'll be saying that a couple of times. Now, come on in." Damon said, before entering. Dawn followed, still awed over the sight before her.
When she entered inside, someone else greeted her. He was a man about Damon's age, only much taller and he looked a bit more mature. He had slightly tanned brown hair and wore a black business suit. "Welcome. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Mr. Henry, the manager of this studio. I'm sure you've come here for your audition."
"Yes, I am. Thank you."
"Just give me a few minutes, we'll arrange for it right away." Mr. Henry said.
"Of course, Sir. Take your time." Dawn smiled and then he left.
"Why don't you take a seat? I'll be back, I have to arrange for your apartment and other things." Damon said.
"Okay."
Dawn took a seat on a bench and looked around, noticing the atmosphere of the studio. Everything looked so fine and classy that she felt as if she had become a star already. The room was air-conditioned and everywhere she looked, she kept noticing picture frames and artifacts on the walls. She also noticed other rooms, some said, 'Make-up department', 'Dressing room', 'Director', among other rooms. She was going to enjoy this. She then noticed a girl beside her.
She was sitting on the bench with her legs crossed. She seemed to have light colored hair that fell on her shoulders. She wore a black long-sleeved blouse with an orange skirt that fell a little below her knees. As Dawn got a better look, she noticed she was wearing eye make-up and lipstick. Dawn scotched over, wanting to introduce herself.
"Hey, I'm Dawn." She said, offering her hand. The girl just looked at it before moving her head to the other side. Dawn raised her eyebrow.
"Umm, are you here for an audition too?" Dawn asked. She took a long time to respond.
"If you must know, then yes, I am." She said, but she sounded irritated.
"Cool, me too! Who knows, maybe we could become great friends." Dawn suggested. She laughed at her. Dawn seemed confused.
"What's so funny?" Dawn asked.
"You." She said.
"Me?"
"Yeah, you think this is gonna be easy."
"What is?" Dawn asked.
"This life of stardom. It's a lot of work, it's not just peaches and cream." She said.
"Well, yeah, I know. That's why I'm going to work hard."
"Working hard isn't going to get you anywhere. Especially with me." She said, smirking a little.
"What? I'm confused." Dawn said.
"Oh, poor Dawn. You're so innocent. Get this and get this straight in your head. I will never be friends with you. You're here to be a singer and so am I. The only winner will be me, nobody else. I'm going to make sure that you fail so badly, that nobody will even want to hear you sing." She said, looking at her with a determined face. Dawn gasped.
"Oh yeah? Well I-"
"Dawn, it's time for your audition." Mr. Henry said. Dawn looked at him.
"Okay." She nodded. She then got up but before entering the room, the girl stopped her.
"Good luck. You'll need it." She said. Dawn growled before entering the audition room.
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W. R. Winters: And that's a wrap, hope you guys enjoyed it.
DawnForever101: Who's that girl? I hate her already.
W. R. Winters: I know right, she seems so brattish.
DawnForever101: Great, another suspense. *sighs*
W. R. Winters: Well, readers you can take a guess as to who this girl really is.
DawnForever101: Whoever she is, I bet Dawn's gonna have to really work, no-one's gonna take her down!
W. R. Winters: Yeah, please pray for her.
DawnForver101: Oh Father God we-
W. R. Winters: I didn't mean you, the readers.
DawnForever101: Whatever.
W. R. Winters: Well we're still taking song requests so be sure to send them in.
Both: This is W. R. Winters and DawnForever101 signing off.
