Chapter 8: We Will Help Our Friends

I DONT OWN FAIRY TAIL OR ANY SONGS THAT ARE/HAVE BEEN USED!

When Rouge and Sting walked away the two girls visibly relaxed. They were so thankful that Natsu and Gajeel were there to help them. Sometimes they could be lifesavers and other times annoying. The two boys turned towards the girls and gave then questioning looks.

"Why those two dudes wanting to see you? Don't they know the meet and greet is later" questioned Natsu.

"Yeah and why do they seem to know you" muttered a confused Gajeel.

"Oh my god, guys we need to get to the green room. I'm sure you don't want to to see another angry Mira" Levy frantically replied while Lucy started to walk away towards the room. Gajeel and Natsu only nodded their heads and the three of them were trying to catch up to Lucy.

_ at the green room _

Everyone had gathered in the room in their clothes that they will be performing in. Erza was wearing a white romper with a black cardigan and black flats. Her hair was in her signature high ponytail. Wendy had on a dark blue mid-thigh length loose dress that was adorned with white lace and silver heels. Wendy curled her hair and put it in high pig tails. Juvia was wearing midnight blue sleeveless dress that had white fur at the ends and dark blue wedges. Gray was wearing a silver shirt (that he would most likely take off and give it to an audience member) and black worn jeans with dark blue high top Converse. Romeo had a purple short sleeved shirt and gray shorts with dark blue ankle high Nikes. Jellal was wearing a dark red sleeveless shirt with black pants and white ankle high Nikes.

"PRACTICE STARTS NOW. THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE IN EXACTLY 4 HOURS. THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL ONLY LAST HOWEVER LONG YOU MAKE IT. THIS COULD BE A SIMPLE REHEARSAL OR A HORRIBLE TIME TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING PERFECT. DO YOUR BEST AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH MORE FREE TIME." Laxus announced to the group who had gathered around with their instruments somewhere near them.

"ALRIGHT THEN LET'S BEGIN" Mira shouted to the energetic group. "We will begin with the girls because ladies first." The girls went to their instruments and took their spots in the rather small green room.

"Mira what songs are we doing" questioned Wendy. Mira looked down at a clip board that had been placed on one of the silver tables in the green room.

"You guys will be performing Royals, Applause, Warrior, Made in the USA as well as Stay, Clarity, and Feel This Moment with the boys. We made a slight change and put you girls before the guys. Nothing major but don't mess up."

"Thanks Mira, and trust me we won't mess up. We only give good performances, even if this is just a practice" Levy said as everyone else was getting ready to play the songs.

Lucy took center stage and grabbed the microphone with her adored smile on her face "This is a practice and we will preform Royals.(a/n by Lorde)"

I've never seen a diamond in the flesh

I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies

And I'm not proud of my address,

In a torn-up town, no post code envy

But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom

Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,

We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.

But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.

We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.

And we'll never be royals (royals).

It don't run in our blood,

That kind of luxe just ain't for us.

We crave a different kind of buzz.

Let me be your ruler (ruler),

You can call me queen Bee

And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.

Let me live that fantasy.

My friends and I—we've cracked the code.

We count our dollars on the train to the party.

And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this,

We didn't come from money.

But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom.

Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,

We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.

But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash

We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals (royals).

It don't run in our blood

That kind of luxe just ain't for us.

We crave a different kind of buzz.

Let me be your ruler (ruler),

You can call me queen Bee

And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.

Let me live that fantasy.

Ooh ooh oh

We're bigger than we ever dreamed,

And I'm in love with being queen.

Ooh ooh oh

Life is great without a care

We aren't caught up in your love affair.

And we'll never be royals (royals).

It don't run in our blood

That kind of luxe just ain't for us.

We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your ruler (ruler),

You can call me queen Bee

And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.

Let me live that fantasy.

After they finished their song Mira announced that they did a wonderful practice and to go on to the next song. Which is Applause (a/n by Lady Gaga)

I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong

To crash the critic saying, "Is it right or is it wrong?"

If only fame had an I.V., baby could I bear

Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here

I live for the applause, applause, applause

I live for the applause-plause

Live for the applause-plause

Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me

The applause, applause, applause

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch

I've overheard your theory "nostalgia's for geeks"

I guess sir, if you say so, some of us just like to read

One second I'm a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me

Pop culture was in art, now art's in pop culture in me

I live for the applause, applause, applause

I live for the applause-plause

Live for the applause-plause

Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me

The applause, applause, applause

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch

Touch, touch

Touch, touch now

Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo

Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo

Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo

Ooh-ooh

I live for the applause, applause, applause

I live for the applause-plause

Live for the applause-plause

Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me.

The applause, applause, applause

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)

Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud

(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch

A-R-T-P-O-P

"Hey listen up, I think you should play the intro songs first and then have the guys play a few of their solo songs. I believe and trust in you to preform all of the songs with 110%, understand" Mira announced as Laxus silently agreed by nodding his head.

"ALRIGHT! GUYS LETS SHOW THE GIRLS HOW TO GIVE AN EVEN BETTER PERFORMANCE" Natsu shouted while the rest of his band got ready to play.

"Natsu don't mess up flame brain, don't mix up the lyrics like the idiot you are," Gray stated simply.

"You should be more concerned with yourself shit head," Natsu retorted before announcing they were going to play a song (gone, gone, gone by Phillip Philips then Safe and Sound by Capital Cities)

When life leaves you high and dry

I'll be at your door tonight

If you need help, if you need help.

I'll shut down the city lights,

I'll lie, cheat, I'll beg and bribe

To make you well, to make you well.

When enemies are at your door

I'll carry you away from war

If you need help, if you need help.

Your hope dangling by a string

I'll share in your suffering

To make you well, to make you well.

Give me reasons to believe

That you would do the same for me.

And I would do it for you, for you.

Baby, I'm not moving on

I'll love you long after you're gone.

For you, for you.

You will never sleep alone.

I'll love you long after you're gone

And long after you're gone, gone, gone.

When you fall like a statue

I'm gon' be there to catch you

Put you on your feet, you on your feet.

And if your well is empty

Not a thing will prevent me.

Tell me what you need, what do you need?

I surrender honestly.

You've always done the same for me.

So I would do it for you, for you.

Baby, I'm not moving on,

I'll love you long after you're gone.

For you, for you.

You will never sleep alone.

I'll love you long after you're gone

And long after you're gone, gone, gone.

You're my back bone.

You're my cornerstone.

You're my crutch when my legs stop moving.

You're my head start.

You're my rugged heart.

You're the pulse that I've always needed.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum my heart never stops beating...

For you, for you.

Baby, I'm not moving on.

I'll love you long after you're gone.

For you, for you.

You will never sleep alone.

I'll love you long after you're gone.

For you, for you.

Baby, I'm not moving on,

I'll love you long after you're gone.

For you, for you.

You will never sleep alone.

I'll love you long, long after you're gone.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Like a drum my heart never stops beating for you.

And long after you're gone, gone, gone.

I'll love you long after you're gone, gone, gone.

"Good job guys" Lucy exclaimed while standing and clapping her hands for the wonderful performance that the boys put in.

"Now just preform the last song and then we will go on stage. I overheard someone saying that we have been moved up by two hours," Laxus said in his usual calm but serious attitude.

"Alright! Here goes the last song for the rehearsal," Natsu stated calmly for being himself before breaking out in the song lyrics.

I could lift you up

I could show you what you wanna see

And take you where you wanna be

You could be my luck

Even if the sky is falling down

I know that we'll be safe and sound

We're safe and sound

I could fill your cup

You know my river won't evaporate

This world we still appreciate

You could be my luck

Even in a hurricane of frowns

I know that we'll be safe and sound

Safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Hold your ground

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

I could show you love

In a tidal wave of mystery

You'll still be standing next to me

You could be my luck

Even if we're six feet underground

I know that we'll be safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

Safe and sound

Hold your ground

Safe and sound

I could lift you up

I could show you what you wanna see

And take you where you wanna be

You could be my luck

Even if the sky is falling down

I know that we'll be safe and sound

I could lift you up

I could show you what you wanna see

And take you where you wanna be

You could be my luck

Even if the sky is falling down

I know that we'll be safe and sound

We're safe and sound

We're safe and sound

We're safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

We're safe and sound

Hold your ground

We're safe and sound

Safe and sound

We're safe and sound

AND THAT IS THE END OF THE CHAPTER! I'm so sorry that I haven't posted a chapter in so long. R&R and pm me if you want to talk to me. I am happy you guys have enjoyed the story so far. But there might be a filler chapter coming up. Thank you all for reading this story. If you have any ideas or requests for the filler chapter you can either comment or pm me. Until next time.

~Dubs