Sovereign: Happy May Day everyone! Here's the chapter! Enjoy!

Chapter 10: The Performance

December…

Another month has passed and the big day has finally arrived for the music club. Darren walks to the music club room and knocks on the door.

"Come on in!" Estelle yelled from the other side of the door. Darren opens the door and sees Estelle, Yuri, Rita and Judith stopping in the middle of their final rehearsal before their big performance.

"You guys ready?" Darren asked with a smile.

"You bet!" Rita said. Yuri, Estelle and Judith nod their heads in agreement.

"Good. I just want to say that whatever happens out there, just give your very best." Darren smirks as he clenches his fist. "Make your school proud."

"Thanks Mr. President." Yuri said, nodding his head. Darren then leaves the room and closes the door.

"I'm feeling excited right now." Judith smiled as she turns to Rita. "Aren't you Rita?"

"Yup." Rita smirked as she places her fists at the sides of her hip. "I'm totally going to give all of my best." She then turns to Estelle. "What about you Estelle?"

Estelle nods her head. "I'm ready too."

"Great!" Rita said, turning back to Judith. As the two smile at each other, Estelle turns her head away and nervously scratches the side of her head.

"You alright Estelle?"

"Huh?" Estelle looks up and sees Yuri standing next to her. She smiles at him and nods her head again. "Yeah. I am."

"Good." Yuri then straps his guitar over him and turns to Rita and Judith. "Let's continue practicing." The two girls nod their heads and they all continue their practice before the big performance.

After lunch, the entire school assembles at the school hall. All the students and teachers take their seats and they all face the close curtains. As the students start chatting each other, wondering what they are about to see, Rita slightly pulls aside the curtains and takes a peek at the audience. She looks surprised to see the entire school gathered together in one big room to watch their performance.

Rita then goes back to the backstage and walks over to Yuri and Judith who are adjusting their guitars.

"You ready guys?" Rita asked. Yuri and Judith nod their heads. Rita then looks around and sees that someone is missing. "Where's Estelle?"

Yuri and Judith look around as well. "That's strange. She was right behind us." Judith said.

"What?! We got to find her! We only have thirty minutes left!" Rita panicked.

"Calm down girls. She did told me that she'll be at the dressing room if we need her." Yuri assured. Judith sighs in relief while Rita glares at Yuri.

"You should have said that earlier…idiot." Rita said in annoyance.

Yuri chuckled. "Sorry. I'll go get her." Yuri then gently puts down his guitar next to the amplifier and walks over to the dressing room.

When he arrives at the room, he knocks on the door.

"Come in." Estelle said from the other side. Yuri noticed there seems to be sadness in her voice. He then opens up the door to find Estelle sitting on a wooden chair and in front of the mirror.

"Estelle? You okay?" Yuri asked in concern as he walks inside.

Estelle turns to Yuri and sighs nervously. "Yuri…I didn't know this day would come."

"Me too. And you should feel excited Estelle! We're going to reveal ourselves to the whole school!" Yuri smiles.

Estelle paused for a moment and Yuri's smile fades away. She turns her head away and said, "I…I didn't know. It's strange that I am the one who formed this band and now…I'm feeling nervous." She turns back to Yuri. "What if I screwed up? We may never perform again!"

Yuri remained silent for a moment. Then he spoke up with a small smile, "Estelle…why don't I get someone whom you can relate yourself to more?"

"YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?" Rita yelled at Yuri.

"Come on Rita, it's just counselling her. It's no big deal." Yuri shrugged. "Just talk to her as her close friend. Give her some good advice to help boost her confidence again."

"But I…" Rita then paused and went silent, unsure of what to say next.

"I think it's a good idea." Judith spoke up. Rita turns to her. "Yuri's right. You are her closest friend. You are the only one who can boost her confidence and morality again."

Rita bit her lip, then lets out a sigh. "Alright."

"Go on Rita." Yuri said. Rita turns back to Yuri who smirks at her. "You can do it." He gestures her to the dressing room.

Rita slightly opens the door. "Estelle?" She looks through the gap and sees Estelle turning her head to her, looking nervous.

"Rita?" Estelle said.

Rita fully opens the door and enters the room. "Hey Estelle, you okay?"

"Rita…I can't believe I'm feeling so nervous all of the sudden." Estelle said, clasping her hands together.

Rita takes a nearby wooden chair and sits in front of Estelle. "Estelle, there's nothing to be afraid of." Rita said, smiling a bit. "Do you still remember the first day you form this club? You were really determined in reviving this club."

Estelle smiled a bit and nods her head. "Yeah, I sure was back then."

"To be honest I didn't think you would actually succeed in reviving it." Rita said. "But still, you somehow managed to do it. With the power of dumb luck of course." The two girls chuckled. "And after half a year, I have to say we really come a long way. Who knew you had such a beautiful voice? Who knew Yuri, someone who didn't play music since childhood, can now play the guitar so well in just half a year? And…to be honest…" Rita scratches the side of the head. "Thanks to you…I actually now have love in playing music."

Estelle gasps and widens her eyes as she looks up at Rita. "You do?"

Rita smiles and nods her head. "Estelle…please don't give up on your dreams. And after all the practices we did, I'm sure we will succeed."

Estelle smiles back at Rita. "Thank you Rita." She uttered.

"No problem. I care because you are my best friend." Rita replied. The two then gave each other an embrace. They both get up from their chairs and leave the room.

When they step out, they see Yuri and Judith standing in front of them.

"You guys ready" Judith asked.

Estelle and Rita both smile, nod their heads and said in unison, "YES!"

When the time has come, Flynn walks to the front of the stage and the chattering among the students die down. Flynn adjusts the microphone and speaks to the entire school with it, "Good afternoon principal, teachers and students! Welcome to the school music club's first live performance! We hope you enjoy! And without further ado, please clap your hands for the school's music club!"

The whole school applauded, including cheering from the students, as the curtains roll open, revealing, Yuri, Rita, Estelle and Judith. Flynn also claps his hands as he walks out of the way and gets off the stage.

Estelle adjusts the microphone while Yuri, Judith and Rita patiently wait for her signal to start their performance.

Estelle finishes adjusting her microphone and takes a deep breath.

"Estelle…" Yuri whispered. Estelle turns her head to him. "You can do it. We believe in you."

Estelle smiles and nods her head. She turns back to the front and said to the entire school, "Hello everyone! We are the school's music club! We hope you enjoy our performance!"

Estelle then raises up her left hand, signaling Rita to start playing the drums. Rita grabs her drumsticks and yelled, "I,2,3 GO!"

Rita starts playing the drums while Yuri and Judith start strumming their guitars. Estelle waited for eleven seconds and then she starts to sing.

dareka ga katte ni kimeta

redimeido na kyou o nugisutete

hadashi de hashitte iku

machigattatte korondatte

surimuita itami mo

orijinaru na ashita ni naru

tsukiageta kono te ni nigirishimeta

chikai ga hikari ni natte

itsuka kimi ni todoku sono shunkan made

naiteru hima nante nai kara

hamidashite shimatta atsui omoi ga

yozora de kagayakidasu

umarete kita imi ga wakatta ki ga shita

negaigoto wa zenbu kono te de kanaeru

The students cheered and clap their hands to the song.

fuan ni aragau dake de

mou seiippaide

oete shimatte ita kinou ga atta kedo

tachidomatteta sonna jikan mo

hitsuyou datta no kana nante

ima wa ne omoeteru

kurayami o kirisaki tadori tsuita

keshiki no sono mukou ni

itsumo kimi ga chanto mattete kureteta

itooshiku kirameku sekai de

ryūseigun oikoshi takaku takaku

kokoro ga sakebu saki e

moratte iru ijou ni agerareru you ni

nē mirai wa zenbu kono te de kanaeru

Yuri then does a brief guitar solo.

hiza o kakaete ita yoru mo namida de mukaeta asa mo

donna toki mo mabayui hoshi mitai ni

tsukiageta kono te ni nigirishimeta

chikai ga hikari ni natte

itsuka kimi ni todoku sono shunkan made

naiteru hima nante nai kara

hamidashite shimatta atsui omoi ga

yozora de kagayakidasu

umarete kita imi ga wakatta ki ga shita

negaigoto wa zenbu kono te de kanaeru

sou mirai wa zenbu kono te de kanaeru

Rita, Yuri and Judith continue playing their instruments for a while before the song finally comes to an end. The students then stand up and everyone in the hall including, Flynn, Darren and the teachers applauded.

Estelle, Yuri, Rita and Judith smile and widen their eyes. They are astounded to see a huge applause from the entire school.

Estelle then bows to the school and yelled, "Thank you!" She looks up and introduces herself while the applauind died down. "I'm glad you all enjoyed our performance! I'm Estellise Sidos Heurassein, the band's vocalist." The students clap their hands. She then gestures to Yuri. "This is Yuri Lowell, our guitarist."

The students clap their hands again as Yuri nods his head and plays a brief note with his guitar.

Estelle turns to Judith and gestures to her. "This is Judith, our bassist!" Judith smiles to the entire school and everyone cheered as she bows her head.

"And finally, Rita Mordio!" Estelle turns around and gestures to Rita. "Our drummer!" Rita smirks and briefly plays her drums to the students and they all cheered.

Estelle turns back to the front. "Thank you all so much ladies and gentlemen! Goodbye!" Estelle waves goodbye to the school and everyone cheered as Rita gets off her chair and she, Yuri and Judith walk over to Estelle.

The four wrap their arms around each other and bow down to the entire school before the curtains close in front of them.

Later, at the music club, the four celebrate their successful performance by each grabbing a cup of soda and raise them up in the air.

"Cheers!" The four yelled in unison. Yuri, Estelle, Rita and Judith then lower their cups and each take a sip of their drinks.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. The four turn to the door and Estelle yelled, "Come in!"

The door opens up and Flynn, Darren and a teacher come inside.

"Flynn? Darren? Mr. Raven?" Yuri said looking puzzled.

"Hey guys!" Darren said, clapping his hands together. "We want to say that you guys did a great job out there earlier today! That was an exciting performance you have all put up!"

Estelle smile and nods her head. "Thank you, Mr. President!"

"And, we have more good news for you!" Flynn said. He gestures to Raven. "And we'll let Mr. raven deliver the good news to all of you."

Raven nods his head and places his hands behind his back. "The principal says that he too loves your performance very much! So much that he has decided…to submit all of you to the state school music competition!"

Yuri, Estelle, Rita and Judith gasp and widen their eyes. They turn to each other, jump in the air and gave each other a high five.

"ALRIGHT!"

END OF CHAPTER

Sovereign: I hope you all enjoy the chapter and read and review!

(The song in this chapter is 'Sirius' by Aoi Eir. Also, I forget to mention that the song in chapter 7 is 'Euterpe' from the anime 'Guilty Crown'.)