Disclaimer: No own Naruto…deal with it…
Ryu: Alright…here you go…I hope beyond all hope that you are sitting down.
Gaara: So do I…shudders
Ryu: giggles This should be fun!
A Konoha Concert
Chapter 3: Kankurou…Song 1
Kurenai and Asuma peeked out from behind the curtain, looking out over the packed audience. It seemed like all of Konoha was here, not to mention a few guests from other villages. Kurenai's eyes widened.
"Wow," she breathed. "I didn't realize so many people would come."
Asuma just grinned. "I hope no one has stage fright."
Kurenai checked her watch. "Well, we'd better check on Kankurou. It's almost time to start." She looked down in the front row. All of the performers were sitting there, with the exception of Kankurou and the next performer. The next person was in the back getting ready, and Kankurou was standing right behind Kurenai and Asuma, looking like he was going to faint. Kurenai turned to face the puppet master. "You ready?"
Kankurou, in his costume for the song, shook his head in a daze. He'd seen how many people were out there. Absentmindedly, he fiddled with the microphone earpiece. (You know, the ones actors on Broadway wear, nearly invisible, with microphone piece tiny and coming from the earpiece part) He adjusted it for the 50th time, making sure the microphone part was at just the right distance. Kurenai gave him a thumbs up as Asuma, the emcee, went onstage and introduced him.
"Welcome to the first Konoha concert!" Applause. "We have some very talented young people here tonight, and we promise you'll see on hell of a show." The outdoor stage roared with delighted fans. "Now, I'm pleased to present our first act. Singing The Legend of Zelda, is our favorite puppet master, Kankurou!"
Asuma gestured back to the stage and the curtains swept open, revealing Kankurou. The applause died a bit, and titters started in as Kankurou, dressed in a green tunic, green cap, and gulp green tights swaggered to the front of the stage. He carried a home-made shield, with the tri-force symbol on it, and a sword. A bow and quiver were slung over his back as his brown leather boots stalked silently on the stage. Temari was trying so hard not to laugh, not at Kankurou, but at Gaara, whose eyes had practically jumped from his head to sit on the stage in front of him. Everyone else stared. Kiba couldn't contain his laughter anymore and burst out. He was joined by Naruto and Temari a few seconds later.
Kankurou took a few practice swings with his sword, and then nodded in the direction of the sound and lighting booth. Music began.
Link, he come to town
Come to save…
The princess Zelda
Kankurou's voice was actually not that bad. As he sang, Kankurou acted out running into town, and even got into a very convincing fight with the air, while still singing. The crowd was loving it, laughing and cheering "Link" on.
Ganon took her away.
Now the children don't play.
But they will, when Link saves the day!
Halleluiah!
When Link was to save the day, Kankurou hoisted his sword in the air and pointed to the audience. Everyone who knew the song joined in on the Halleluiah.
Now, Link, fill up your hearts.
So you can shoot your sword with power.
Using a bit of chakra, Kankurou sent it down his sword, making it glow. Then, he threw it over the audience. Using unseen chakra strings, he brought it back to him.
And when you're feeling down,
The faerie will come around,
So you'll be brave,
And not a sissy coward.
There was a break in the lyrics then. Kankurou resumed fighting with thin air, getting knocked down, sending his sword flying again, even using a little bit of chakra to make a tiny faerie. He then swung and stabbed triumphantly.
Now, Link has saved the day.
Put Ganon in his grave.
Kankurou mimed putting a foot on a mound.
So now Zelda is free
And now our hero shall be
Link! I think your name shall go down into history!
The song came to a close with Kankurou pointing his sword out over the audience and striking a pose. The audience, still laughing, applauded and cheered.
Asuma leaned over to Kurenai. "Well, that was a good start to the show."
Kurenai nodded and smiled.
On stage, Kankurou took his bows, and walked off towards the dressing room as Asuma took to the apron again. The curtains closed behind him.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, for our next performer…"
Ryu: That's it...
The Legend of Zelda belongs to whomever wrote it...I think Mr. Bungles.