A/N: Well hello there! I'm here with another chapter for you! Thanks to everyone who reviewed, followed, and favorite! So in the next few chapters we might see a little Nudge character development (no worries some major stuff goes down so it won't really be a filler) K den, HERE WE GO FELLAS! Things are gonna get hella hardcore!
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Max P.O.V.

"OMGOMGOMG! Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max, Max! I totally just thought of an idea! When we get huge and finally go on tour we should totally use those one things! You know, like, the things that shoot you out of the stage like toast out of a toaster?! That'd be soooooooo cool! Plus we could, like, have backup dancers; the whole shebang! Wouldn't that me amazing?! Plus, like, we could pull an Oprah and be like, "Look under your chair! That's right everyone gets our new C.D! You get our C.D., and you get our C.D.! Everyone here gets our new C.D. signed by yours truly!" And-"

Nudges ranted finally ended as Iggy slapped his hand over her mouth preventing the words from escaping.

I sat back, rubbing my temples and enjoying the few moments of silence before Nudge was once again unleashed.

"Umph, Mffph?"

"Iggy, let her speak."

"Um, Max?"

"Yes?" I say exasperated.

"I think I have an idea for a new song…" I jumped up from the couch, bounding over to the mocha skinned girl and grabbed her by the shoulders.

"Why didn't you say so?!"

"Well, Iggy's hand-" She started.

"Nevermind the details! Let's go!" I state firmly, dragging her into the music room.

"Well, I was thinking it could go a little something like this…" She says, strumming something out on her bass.

I sit back, listening, enjoying what I was hearing.

"Yeah, yeah… Wait! The electric could maybe do this?" I ask, strumming out my ideas as well.

"Yeah! That's perfect! But, we need more…" She replies.

"You know, I think I have an idea!"

I whip around to see Iggy leaning casually against the door frame. He started walking to his drum set but pointed his sticks at each of us girls.

"What you have is great, now I want you to play them simultaneously on my count. I'll come in with something I think will help tie it together a little better." He instructs.

We nod, waiting for his cue. He taps his foot in tempo then nodded his head. Nudge and I jumped in, delving into the music listening as it started pulling itself together like stiches. I still can't help thinking that something's off though. We all stop, listening to the slight ringing that lingers.

"That was great, guys!" Said a foreign voice.

We all turn to see a bubbly blonde waving back at us.

"Angel! It's so great to see you! How was vacation?! We're there any hot guys? Did you have fun?" Nudge starts rambling, stopping herself before she goes to far.

"Nudgie! It's been to long! I'll tell you all about it later! I've even got big news for a certain someone. But, I think I have an audition to do."

Man, straight to business whilst still pacifying Nudge? This girl's got spunk.

"So what exactly are we gonna do?" The blue eyed girl questioned.

"Well, we have some sheet music for 'Carry On My Wayward Son' by Kansas set up and ready to go, but if you've already chosen something else that's perfectly fine." I explain.

"'Carry On My Wayward Son'?! I love that song! I've got the entire electric guitar parts memorized!" Angel exclaims.

"Well alright then! Let's do this!" The rest of us, Nudge, Iggy, and I, climb up on our mini stage and start preparing.

"Uhh… I hope you don't mind my asking but… what're you doing?" Angel asks, confused.

"When people audition, we have them play with us. Playing alone doesn't tell us if you're any good for the band. To be part of the band you have to fit into the band when playing." I say adjusting my mic and testing it.

"Oh, thank the Lord! I was so nervous, I thought I was gonna sweat right out of my skin! This is much better!" She says bouncing up onto the stage.

"Everyone ready?" I ask. Everyone nods as Iggy counts us in.

(A/N: As always I recommend listening as you read! Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas. The guitar in this is hella awesome!)

"Carry on my wayward son
There'll be piece when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more."

I step back from the mic and watch as the other three play their instruments. I was amazed at how well Angel was doing. Every not, she hit, without so much as a glance at the sheet music! She really did have it memorized. I turn back to the mic wishing we had a keyboard to go with this amazing song. I took a deep breath, and sing.

"Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion!
I was soaring ever higher,
But I flew to high

Though my eyes could see I still was a blindman
Though my mind could think I still was a madman!
I hear the voices when I'm dreaming,
I can hear them say!

Carry on my wayward son
There'll be piece when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more."

We all stop there, knowing we'd heard enough. I turned to Angel who was peering at me with big hopeful eyes.

I deadpan, letting no one but my bandmates know the verdict.

"Well, do you want the good news or bad news first?" I ask the girl.

Her face fell, eyes swimming with tears. It almost made me want to cry for her. Almost.

"The good news?" She asks tentatively.

"The good news is that you've definitely got talent and are the newest edition to 'Lore & Lies'!

Angel screams jumping up and down, while tears streamed down her face. She barrels into Nudge, sobbing into her shoulder. Nudge just rubbed her back smiling the biggest smile.

I turn to Iggy who was smiling fondly at the girl, and asked him the 'million dollar question' with my eyes. He nods, indicating he was perfectly okay with this choice. I smiled even bigger knowing everyone was on board.

A tear soaked Angel turned to me asking, "What's the bad news?"

"We don't have any cookies to celebrate! C'mon! Let's go to Mom's bakery! Allons-Y!"

A/N: And there you have it! The next chapter is one of my favorites! So little time so much to say!
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