Act IX: White House
Disclaimer: I don't own, so don't care, don't sue, and don't give a jolly-well-damn whether you like it or not.
I know I haven't updated in a while, but A LOT has happened that I really don't care to talk about… anywayz… instead of dwelling on the past, I hope you guys enjoyed your Christmas and New Year. Plz enjoy the chapter.
x(X)xIt was a Monday.
The day hated by students and teachers alike because it was the sign of another long week of work.
But not for Zechs Merquise. He was the happiest man alive.
The class watched their teacher skeptically as he hummed to himself as he called role. Never had they seen their teacher smile.
When the last name was called, Zechs stood up. "Alright, are we ready to go? We need to be at the Entertainer by 11:00 am."
With that, the students filed out of the classroom and made their way to the school bus waiting for them outside.
As Duo was about to board the bus, he was suddenly pulled back from behind. The next thing he knew, he found himself slammed against the back side of the bus. Duo grinned, "Oh, hello Jent. How's it goin'?" he said with deep sarcasm.
"Don't give that crap!" the boy growled, "I will get you back for what you did last time."
"Oh, really… and how are you gonna do that?"
Jent face raged as he heard the mockery in Duo's voice. "By smashing your face in the pavement!" And with that, the fool attacked.
Duo smirked and tilted his head to one side as Jent came with a swinging fist (Spike style from Cowboy Bebop.) Jent missed by a long shot and Duo tripped him up just as he passed him. This caused Jent to crash head first into the bus… and get knocked unconscious… (A/N: giggle)
And with that, Duo walked away whistling Spike Spiegel style and got onto the bus. (A/N: Spike from Cowboy Bebop… gotta love his exits)
x(X)x
All the students were piled into a dance room. There were two large windows where you could look down on the city. The view was a breath taking sight since they were on one of the high floors.
Relena was leaning on a window sill waiting for the students to quiet down. Duo caught her eye and she gave him a wink and a little smile. She then went over to the piano near the corner of the room and played a chord of C major.
The class soon got the hint and quieted down. All eyes were on Relena as she cleared her throat and said, "The other dancer will not be here till la-later." There was a slight accent in her voice. "Up until now, all you've seen are solid types of dancing. Hip-hop, ballet, breakdancing… all of them have been show to you separately." She then looked around the room. "Can anyone play decent piano? I would like to demonstrate how these elements can be combined with any type of music." A girl's hand went up shyly.
"Hey, you." Said Relena with a slight accent as she pointed to Emily aka. the Vanessa Carlton freak. "Pl-play something."
Emily shyly got up and made her way to the piano. She took a deep breath and began to play… starting off by repeatedly hitting one key. Then her voice began to fill the room.
Crashed on the floor when I moved in
This little bungalow with some strange new friends
Stay up too late, and I'm too thin
We promise each other it's til the end
Suddenly, Relena began to dance in a mixture of fluid motions. It was like something had possessed her… a dancing spirit that dwelled around looking for a host to do their bidding.
Now we're spinning empty bottles
It's the five of us
With pretty eyed boys girls die to trust
I can't resist the day
No, I can't resist the day
Her dance style changed to that of a lyrical dancer with movements that weren't literal, but had a deeper meaning. It was as if she was acting out her life in slow motion… a theatrical slow motion…
Jenny screams out and it's no pose
'Cause when she dances she goes and goes
Beer through the nose on an inside joke
I'm so excited, I haven't spoken
Soon, her movements became a little rigid and jerky. Her dance approach changed a little to hip-hop styles. Many floor tumbles caused her flexible muscles stand out.
And she's so pretty, and she's so sure
Maybe I'm more clever than a girl like her
The summer's all in bloom
The summer is ending soon
Relena's steps took a turn to ballet. She twirled on the tip of her toes and then pivoted on one toe.
It's alright and it's nice not to be so alone
But I hold on to your secrets in white houses
She leaped across the room and twirled on the balls of her feet. Then she fell to the floor and began to dance Broadway style. The sweat fell in small ripples down her body. This is what it's like to just let go…
Maybe I'm a little bit over my head
I come undone at the things he said
And he's so funny in his bright red shirt
We were all in love and we all got hurt
She threw her body onto the floor once more and began a sensual roll as she stared heated at her audience. She was into her dancing so much that she never noticed Quatre come in with a big tall man.
I sneak into his car's cracked leather seat
The smell of gasoline in the summer heat
Boy, we're going way too fast
It's all too sweet to last
Relena shot up to her feet and began lyrical dancing once again. This time, she was more aggressive, even though she looked like was incredible tired.
It's alright
And I put myself in his hands
But I hold on to your secrets in white houses
Love, or something ignites in my veins
And I pray it never fades in white houses
The man had anger in his eyes. He stood tall and regal, looking as if he were the head of some major company.
Relena did a ballet step from side to side and then turned it into a moonwalk (Michael Jackson style.) The students were amazed at that and clapped for her. A smile sprang on her face.
My first time, hard to explain
Rush of blood, oh, and a little bit of pain
On a cloudy day, it's more common than you think
He's my first mistake-
The music faltered and came to a halt as Emily stopped playing. Relena stopped dancing and whipped around with questioning eyes at Emily. She saw that Quatre had stopped her. He had a very sad look in his eyes.
"Relena-san….anou…." 1 Quatre faltered as the man that had came in took threatening steps towards Relena. When Relena finally got a look at the man, he smile completely left her face and she turned panicked eyes to her blonde friend. "Qua-Quatre?"
Quatre dropped his eyes in apology to the ground with a silent, "Gomen nasai…" 2
The man came to a halt in front of Relena and glared into her uncertain eyes.
"Otousan", she whispered. 3
"Yes, Relena. It's your father." The man raised a hand and slapped her across the face. "Do you know how long we've been looking for you?!"
x(X)x
Notes:
1 anou: um… uncertain sound
2 gomen nasai: I'm so sorry.
3 otouson: father
Songs:
-'White Houses' by Vanessa Carlton (I encourage everyone to somehow watch this music video. The dancing is very fluid and I can truly see Relena as the dancer in the video.) If you want to see it, go to www. youtube . com or look for it at singingfish . com
A big thanks to:
Windy River, Ink2, Al-luvs-Kitties02, Blackrosebunny, BlackRain88, Silver Cateyes, Elliot's girl, Ryuske, Horrorburn, diabloangel, Kaaera, Neko Kuroban, lolo(madam grape), El Terrible Fizzy, ChibiNekoSakura, SouriMaxwellYuy068, Kiyoteh Kiaira, Serenity Cathedral a.k.a. serena429, Rena Lupin, Miniga and LadyDragonWolfNight.
Answer to Questions:
Response to Al-luvs-Kitties02:
No, I'm not an actual breakdancer. However, I rollerblade, ice skate, and do traditional Japanese dance and hip-hop.
Response to Ink2:
'Avatar- an entity regarded as an extreme manifestation of its kind'
Dancing is considered a skill that is not mastered by all people. If you can, you could consider yourself an avatar or one of a kind (not only with dancing, but with any skill you have.)
Response to Horrorburn:
Was that last review a threat? -- I feel so unloved…..
Response to Kaaera:
Don't feel bad, lol. But it's nice that you care! Hope you enjoyed the chap.
Response to LadyDragonWolfKnight:
Thankx for you opinion. I found that I thought I put too many songs in the chap as well after a while. ()
Ai,
-Solo D. Maxwell-Yuy
P.S. I promise to post the next chapter next week! I'm almost done with it and it's pretty long! So until then, plz review and tell me what you think. .