The Lone Musician
By Gothik Heart formerly known as Mystik Amethyst before she stopped believing in her guardian angel.
A/N- Since I received NO REQUESTS, I chose them all. Most of them could be considered mushy loves songs *winks at all who got the joke* and other are considered in better taste…
The CD cover contest: C'MON! YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF SUMMER TO FINISH IT! PLEASE TRY! *cries*
Morbid Angel: Good luck of your search for pictures! Going Under is dedicated to you!
Serena: DON'T HURT ME, SERENA! PLEASE! I BEG FORGIVENESS!
Mary: I love your site! www.chibilinnet.net
Everyone music go and see…
NOW!
I'm dedicating this chapter to Genna. We don't know where you are, but when you get back, let us know! WE STILL LOVE YOU!
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"So, whoa, slow down! Karaoke?" Lucia repeated.
"This is the only night Mundus has vowed to stay sober! C'mon, Lucia!" Dante begged, putting on his best puppy dog eyes. Lucia couldn't help but give in as Mundus imitated him. Lazul stood off to the side, grinning.
"It's be fun, Lucia! Trust me! I've been singing half my life..." said Lazul walking over to her and placing a hand on her shoulder. Lucia grinned. Lazul ws glad that Dante hadn't told them everything about her. The past week had been her saving grace from all of that. No dreams. No school. No nothing. Just music and Dante. She sighed remembering how many times Dante had screwed up the lyrics that their song by not singing. The time drew nearer to the karaoke contests beginning.
"C'mon! Let's move!" said Mundus, grabbing Lucia and Dante the shoulders and pushing them outside. Lazul followed slowly, locking the door from the inside so nobody could get in outside. Lazul followed Dante to his motorcycle and hopped on behind him. Mundus followed in his subaru legacy, Lucia in the passenger seat. Once Dante came to a halt, Lazul looked up at the name of the bar.
"Welcome to Mallet everyone!" Mundus stated, emerging from his car. Lucia sighed.
"If you even LOOK at a drink, I'm driving you home, Mundus..." she stated. Mundus looked sadly at her. Lucia looked back, unamused, though Mundus was hurt by her words. Everyone walked in silent. Mundus told them all to go to table 5, his usual spot while went to sign them up for the karaoke contest. Dante sat down and glanced across the table at Lazul, who he noticed was slightly pale.
"You feeling alright?" he murmured quietly to her. Lazul looked over to him, smiled, and nodded.
"I'm fine. Just a little nervous... I've never had a crowd this big..." she said, almost in a whisper. Dante sighed, shakily.
"Just letting you know, I bet you're not as nervous as I am." he saidm smiling unconvincingly.
"Why is that?"
"I haven't sang a scale since I was in 7th grade..."
"Really?"
"Really really."
"I'm sure you'll do fine..."
"If I screw up, you'll still be my friend, right?"
"..."
"What?"
"That was really lame, I'm sorry!"
Both Dante and Lazul laughed amongst themselves. Lucia couldn't help but sigh blissfully at the pair. Just then, Mundus sat down, throwing numbers at people.
"Dante, you're 3. Lucia, you're 6. I'm 7. Lazul, you're 1." Mundus said, flipping cards out to people. Lazul caught hers, looking paticularly pissed. Dante didn't look much better than she, scowling at the card.
"The draw is random! You'll all be fine..." assured Mundus, looking at Lazul and Dante's disgusted faces. Feedback screeching throughout the tavern mad everyone turn their head toward a stage in the far back, a man on stage.
"Let's see how many talent agents we have in the audience tonight! Don't raise your hands! Come back later!" the man said into the microphone, obviously to enthusiastic for his own health. "Our first contestant tonight is number one! Please report to the stage at this time!"
Lazul gulped.
"Please come up closer!" she said, turning to Lucia, Mundus, and Dante, looking nervous beyond all recognition. She then began to wander toward the stage. Dante motioned everyone to get up and moved to a booth only three seat away from the front of the stage. Lazul walked over to the DJ and told him her song before retreating back to the mic.
"Hey everybody..." Lazul said nervously into the mic. "This first song is just a little something."
The music came on and Lazul hands suddenly lost their shakiness as her eyes closed, her hands coming up and resting on the mic stand gently. Her mouth opened slightly as the first note escaped her lips:
Just a day,
Just an ordinary day.
Just tryin to get by.
Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking to the sky.
And as he asked if i would come along
I started to realize-
That everyday you find
Just what he's looking for,
Like a shooting star he shines.
Lazul's eyes opened and she extended a hand to the audience as she voice swayed the crowd.
He said take my hand,
Live while you can
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
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And as he spoke, he spoke ordinary words
Although they did not feel
For I felt what I had not felt before
You'd swear those words could heal.
And as I looked up into those eyes
His vision borrows mine.
And to know he's no stranger,
For I feel I've held him for all of time.
Lazul had long pulled her arm back and was starring directly at Dante, smiling. Dante looked back at her. He listened intently to her words. Was he that boy?
And he said take my hand,
Live while you can
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
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Please come with me,
See what I see.
Touch the stars for time will not flee.
Time will not flee.
Can you see
Lazul looked down, away from Dante. Her eyes looking sad. Her voice full of a stronger emotion than before.
Just a dream, just an ordinary dream.
As I wake in bed
And the boy, that boy, that ordinary boy.
Or was it all in my head?
Did he asked if I would come along
It all seemed so real
Lazul looked up again, starring directly into Dante's eyes, her green eyes shining in the lit tavern.
But as I looked to the door,
I saw that boy standing there with a deal.
And he said take my hand,
Live while you can,
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
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Just a day, just an ordinary day
Just tryin to get by.
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Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking to the sky...
Lazul smiled once more in Dante's direction, and puts the mic down, being greeted by a round of heavy applause.
"Thank you! Thank you, guys! Thanks for coming out! You're a great crowd!" she said, walking off stage, blushing furiously, unknown to herself. Dante whistled as she sat down with them and Lazul gave his a glare of death. Dante smirked and let the next person go up, not really paying attention. He was just looking at Lazul with great interest. Had that song been directed at him? He was curious, but decided not to ask. He had to worry about which song he was going to pick. Suddenly, it popped into his head. His number was called, and shaking, he left for the stage. Once there, he stepped up to the microphone, grasping it in his shaking palm.
"Hey. I'm Dante. Enjoy the music."
He heaved a huge sigh and looked down at Lazul. She winked at him for encourage him. For a moment nothing in the world mattered.
"If I Had A Million Dollars by Bare Naked Ladies!"
The crowd roared in approval of his decision and he grinned. Lazul nodded, smiling. He opened his mouth, a low, handsome tune coming out.
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you a house
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you furniture for your house
Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you a K-Car
A nice reliant automobile
If I had $1000000 I'd buy your love.
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If I Had $1000000
I'd build a tree fort in our yard.
If I Had $1000000
You could help, it wouldn't be that hard.
If I Had $1000000
Maybe we could put a refrigerator in there.
Dante smiled happily across the room at Lazul. She grinned back, trying hard to supress her blush, doing a horrible job.
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you a fur coat
But not a real fur coat that's cruel
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you an exotic pet
Like a llama or an emu
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you John Merrick's remains
All them crazy elephant bones
If I Had $1000000 I'd buy your love
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If I Had $1000000
We wouldn't have to walk to the store
If I Had $1000000
We'd take a limousine 'cause it costs more
If I Had $1000000
We wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner.
But I'd would eat Kraft Dinner
I'd just eat more.
And buy really expensive ketchup with it.
That's right, all the fanciest Dijon Ketchup. Mmmmmm!
Dante smiled to himself and saw Lazul laughing lightly to herself. Mundus himself was laughing, too. Lucia just watched.
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you a green dress
But not a real green dress, that's cruel
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you some art
A Picasso or a Garfunkel
If I Had $1000000
I'd buy you a monkey
Haven't you always wanted a monkey?
If I Had $1000000 I'd buy your love
Dante looked once more at Lazul, locking eyes with her for a moment.
If I Had $1000000
If I Had $1000000
I'd be rich.
Dante was greeted by numerous whistle and claps from people in the tavern. He cast a look of relief at Lazul, as he walked back down. Lazul smiled widely at him and when he sat down, she rested her hand on his gently, making them both blush.
"You did really well... You need to sing more often..." she whispered, making his face turn 16 shades of crimson. Dante shook his head.
"I thought I was going to die!" he said jokingly. Lazul glared at him with mock anger and removed her hand, scooting her chair somewhat closer to his, looking shifty-eyed and fakely innocent. Dante only grinned.
The night was just beginning!
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You're all going to kill me now, aren't you? I hope not, OR I WON'T FINISH! MWAHAHAHAH!!!
Also… MUSH! MUSH IS JUST BEGINNING! BY NEXT WEEK, THERE SHALL BE MUSHY MUSH MUSH!
-Cait-