Chapter 11

Karaoke Night

RECAP:

"Something that encourages the spirit of a sleep over and our new confessions," Bee thought for a moment. "Hmmm, I've got it."

"Do tell," Jinx commanded.

"We are going to have a... karaoke contest!"

Third Person POV:

"Karaoke party!" Argent squealed. "Sounds rockin'."

"Do we have to?" Raven groaned. The last thing that she wanted to do was to sing. Especially in front of her friends. That was guarenteed to be boring.

Everyone turned and looked at her like she was an idiot. "Duh!" They were at a slumber party. No one had any real choice once the activity was chosen.

"Fine, let's just sing and get this over with," Raven grumbled. She had admitted her feelings for Beast Boy. What more did they want from her? How humiliated would she have to be before they were satisfied.

"No way!" Bee protested. "we have to look the part. Make-overs then meet back here in an hour and a half."

"Splendid!" Starfire cheered. She so loved make-overs and clothes. "Let us get ready to go do the singing." Once again there were nods from all around. The girls all dispersed around the tower to get ready. After all, they only had an hour and a half left to get ready, and they had a lot of work to do.

1/2 HOUR LATER:

It was now time for the show. The girls all stomped into the common room into their outfits and everyone except for Bee plopped down unto the couch. Who knew that making yourself over could take so much work?

Since Bee was the leader of Titan's East, she kneew the ins and outs of Titan's tower. So, it was easy for her to press a button on the remote and allow the stage to rise from its resting place. The same screen pulled up from by the windows and they were ready to go.

"Okay," Kole chirruped. "I'll be M.C. since I can't sing to save my life." And she was right. She had kindly been compared to a cat 'coughing up a ridiculously large hairball'.

"Cool," Wondergirl nodded. "Get up on stage, girlie."

Kole smiled as she climbed unto the stage in her spangled white, sleeveless dress that made her look like an angel. "Ooookay. Welcome to the first annual Titan's Girl Karaoke Partay!" she grinned, showing the proper amount of excitement. "Tonight, we'll hear some really great singers starting with the girl wonder... Wondergirl!"

Wondergirl sashayed unto the stage in her very her outfit. She was wearing a pair of light blue skinny jeans, a thigh-length white, lace cami, and a small red shrug on top. And of course, she had to accessorize with a necklace, and a ton of red bangles. She had her long hair loose and curled, trailing down her back. "Hey girls," she waved cheerfully. "I just want to dedicated this song to the guy that I'm crushing on, because you belong with me."

But she wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts. Shes cheer captain and Im on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day, when you wake up and find
What you're, looking for has been here the whole time
If you could see that Im the one who understands you
Been here all along so why cant you see, you belong with me
You belong with me. Walkin the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I cant help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughin on a park bench, thinking to myself: Hey isnt this easy?
And youve got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say you're fine I know you better then that
Hey whatcha doing with a girl like that
If you could see that Im the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see you belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door. All this time how could you not know
Baby you belong with me. You belong with me.

Wondergirl sang and danced around like she was Taylor Swift and this was her video. She was good,yet she was also herself at the same time. Needless to say, she earned quite a lot of applause. Being as gracious as she is, Wondergirl bowed slightly and left the stage quietly and quickly.

"Whoo! Good job!" Kole clapped enthusiastically. "Now we have contestant number two. The beautiful courageous, princess... Starfire!"

Star was all smiles as she gracefully flew unto the stage. She looked fabulous in her purple tank top and black leather skirt. On her arms were a few simple bracelets and her feet were adorned in a pair of matching purple stilettoes. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail with a long bang sweeping her face. She looked wonderful and felt so excited because she had never really sang an earth song before.

"Greetings friends," she waved cheerfully. She wasn't nervous in the least. After all she was among friends, what could go wrong? "I have the first song to sing. Raven helped me to pick it and it is supposed to describe a very special person." And that's when she started singing Katy Perry's 'Hot 'n' Cold'.

You change your mind like a girl changes clothes.
Yeah you PMS like a bitch, I would know.
And you overthink, always speak cryptically.
I should know that you're no good for me
Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no.
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down.
You're wrong when it's right. It's black and it's white.
We fight, we break up,we kiss, we make up
(You) You don't really wanna stay, no
(You) But you don't really wanna go
We used to be Just like twins, so in sync...
The same energy, Now's a dead battery.
Used to laugh 'bout the thing, Now you're plain boring
I should know that you're not gonna change .

Meanwhile, all of the girls in the audience were snickering. This song was totally and completley perfect for Robin. It was so funny. Robin was always having such random mood swings that he could definitely be thought of as hot and cold. They all had to give Raven high-fives for that one. None of the others would have had the courage to do that, because it may have seemed mean. But with Raven, it was just the prank that a little sister would play on her big brother.

The song ended on a high note. Star's face was flushed and her long hair was touseled from when her hands had went up into it. "And my second song is also dedicated to that special boy. To Robin." This time her song was 'Everytime we Touch' by Cascada. Her voice was strong and loud as she proclaimed exactly how the boy wonder made her feel inside.

I still hear your voice when you sleep next to me. I still feel your touch in my dreams.
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why.
Without you It's hard to survive.
Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling and everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last, need you by my side.
Cause everytime we touch, I feel the static and everytime we kiss i reach for the sky.
Can't you hear my heart beat so, I can't let you go.
Want you in my life.
Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.
They wipe away tears that I cry.
The good and the bad times we've been through them all, you make me rise when i fall.

It was interesting to hear her. The first one was almost calling Robin out for not telling her his feelings and being so... fickle. But this one was more of a reassurance of her feelings for him. Like her telling him that she would always be there when he needed her. It was sweet, kind, and true just like Starfire.

The song finished and Star flew off of the stage, landing in her seat next to Raven. Usually, she would be a bit more respective of Raven's personal space but tonight was different. Raven seemed so much more open and vulnerable right now. It was impossible not to take advantage of it. So, Star threw her arms around her best friend and squeeze tightly. "Thank you, Fried Raven."

The young empath was mystefied. "Thanks? For what?"

Tears were almost in the princess' eyes. She had quite a lot to thank Raven for, and she could probably never say it enough. "The song, your friendship, and helping me with Robin."

"Oh, you're welcome Star. It was seriously no big deal." Star smiled and squeezed Raven again before letting go and sitting up straight.

By this time, Kole whas back on the stage. "Go Star! You did great!" the hostess cheered. "For our third singer tonight, we have a real leader. She's the type to go after who and what she wants. C'mon up, Bumble Bee!"

Bee hopped up and swaggered up on stage with her usual confident posture. She had on a tight red, fitted dress that hit her mid-thigh. Her hair was straight and hitting her shoulders with bangs across her forehead and a headband holding the rest back. She was wearing a large, black belt with a silver buckle, a big necklace, leather boots, and a large silver cuff on her right arm. She looked so... different.

This was her element. She loved to sing and be seen. So, there was not a bit of nervousness in her. "Well, I guess you girls all know me pretty well. For those who don't know, I have a really big ego,'" she breathed suggestively, wiggling her hips to the music.

Oh, baby how you doing? You know Im gonna cut right to the chase...
Some women were made, but me, myself
I like to think I was created for a special purpose
You know, whats more special than you, you feel me?
Its on, baby lets get lost. You dont need to call into work, cuz you're the boss
For real want you to show me how you feel.
I consider myself lucky thats a big deal
Why, well, you got the key to my heart, but you ain't gonna need it
I'd rather you open up my body, and show me secrets you didn't know was inside.
No need for me to lie
Its too big, Its too wide, Its too strong, It wont fit, Its too much, Its too tough
He talks like this cuz he can back it up
He got a big ego. Such a huge ego
I love his big ego. Its too much
He walks like this cuz he can back it up.
Usually Im humble, right now I dont choose.
You can leave with me, or you could have the blues
Some call it arrogant, I call it confidant.
You decide when you find on what I'm working with.
Damn I know, Im killing you with them legs better yet them thighs.
Matter a fact it's my smile, or maybe my eyes.
Boy you a site to see kind of something like me.

Her voice carried her confidence and security. It was strong and mostly on pitch. She could amost pass for a professional. Mostly because she believed that she could. "I'll admit that even I have flaws. And there's a certain guy that I think likes me flaws and all." This was another Beyonce song that high-lighted flaws instead of perfection and confidence.

I'm a train wreck in the morning. I'm a bitch in the afternoon.
Every now and then without warning. I can be really mean towards you.
I'm a puzzle yes indeed, ever complex in every way.
And all the pieces aren't even in the box, and yet, you see the picture clear as day.
I don't know why you love me and that's why I love you.
You catch me when I fall, accept me, flaws and all.
And that's why I love you, and that's why I love you, and that's why I love. . . mmmm.
I neglect you when I'm working. When I need attention I tend to nag
I'm a host of imperfection, and you see past all that
I'm a peasant by some standards, but in your eyes I'm a queen.
You see potential in all my flaws, and that's exactly what I mean.
I don't know why you love me, and that's why I love you.
You catch me when I fall, accept me, flaws and all.
And that's why I love you.

Her audience was shocked. Of course they all knew that Bee had flaws, but she was never one to admit it. As far as she was concerned, she was perfect. Obviously, she didn't really think that, but it sure seemed that way at times. However, now she was openly telling everyone that she had imperfections and that she was fine with it. I guess Cy could bring it out of her.

She finished her song and blew kisses to all of her fans as they went crazy with applause. Needless to say, she sashayed off of the stage in her usual confident way. "Amazing Bee! You were fan-tastic," Kole clapped. "Next up is the little chick from down under. The Albino queen... Argent!"

Argent hopped unto the stage. She was also very confident. In her nind, she was a great singer and was going to rock the house. "Hello girlies. As you all know, some people think of me as a party girl. Well, this song is sort of the ... morning after to a wild party life."

There's a stranger in my bed. There's a pounding in my head.
Glitter all over the room. Pink flamingos in the pool.
I smell like a minibar. DJ's passed out in the yard.
Barbies on the this a hickey or a bruise?
Pictures of last night ended up online. I'm screwed... oh well
It's a blacked-out blur
But I'm pretty sure it ruled, damn!
Last Friday night:
Yeah, we danced on table tops,and we took too many shots.
Think we kissed, but I forgot.
Last Friday night
Yeah, we maxed our credit cards, and got kicked out of the bars.
So we hit the boulevard.
Last Friday night
We went streaking in the park, skinny dipping in the dark.
Then had a menage a trois
Last Friday night
Yeah, I think we broke the law, Always say we're gonna stop, a-whoa
This Friday night, do it all Friday night, do it all Friday night...
T.G.I.F., T.G.I.F., T.G.I.F., T.G.I.F, T.G.I.F...

Argent sang, talking about how things were after a party. Though, no one present could ever consider as that... wild and crazy. Well, crazy maybe and just a bit wild... but not that held the last note over before making her way off of the stage.

"That was great, Argent," Kole smiled. "Next we'll have our saucy little sorceress... who'll put a spell on you... Jinx!" Jinx sighed. She was feeling somewhat nervouse, but knew that she could do this. She could do anything. She sighed once again as she hopped unto the stage. Her tight black skinny jeans, a black cami, and a blue plaid shirt with a dressy belt on top of it, her pink hair down to her shoulders for the first time looked... amazing.

"Oooookay... so you all know about my past, and the things that I've been through. I was a villian and used to be angry and blame life for my issues. but through it all, I owe a thank you to life and all the jerks for making me a fighter."

When I, thought I knew you, thinking, that you were true.
I guess I, I couldn't trust. 'Cause your bluff time is up. 'Cause I've had enough.
You were, there by my side, always, down for the ride
But your, joy ride just came down in flames. 'Cause your greed sold me out of shame, mmhmm
After all of the stealing and cheating, you probably think that I hold resentment for you
But, uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do, I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you 'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder. It makes me that much wiser.
So thanks for making me a fighter. Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker. Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter.

Her first song was 'Fighter' by Christina Aguilera. Both the song and her style of singing were extremely powerful. She was expressing her true feelings about her life and there's almost nothing more potent than that. She finally ended on a note full of her feelings. Her shoulders heaved, but she didn't seem to be crying.

Her body straightened and she began to annouce her second song. "This next song is dedicated to my special guy. It doens't seem like it, but I do think that he is kind of impressive. Though he could try a little less, because some of his quirks just don't impress me much," she winked.

I never knew a guy, who carried a mirror in his pocket and a comb up his sleeve
Just in case all that extra hold gel in your hair oughta lock it
Cos heaven forbid it should fall outta place.
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else
Okay, so you're Brad don't impress me much
So you got the looks, but have you got the touch
Now don't get me I think you're alright, but that won't keep me
Warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much.

You think you're cool, But have you got the touch?
Now don't get me wrong. yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm on those long, cold, lonely nights.
That don't impress me much. Okay, So what do you think
You're Elvis or something?
That don't impress me much.

Her hips swayed and wiggled as she sung about the things that didn't impress her. When she finally finished, she jumped off of the stage, glad to be done. It had been fun in a way, but it was a relief to have it over and done with.

"Another great singer. The competition's getting fierce," Kole giggled. "For our last contestant, we have the gorgeous, the glorious, the magical... Raven."

Raven felt sick as her name was called. She was nervous. No more than that, she was terrified. There were butterflies in her stomach, and she felt like she was going to vomit. Yes, she had sang in her room before, but this was different. People can actually hear her out here.

"Raaaven!" Bee called, waving her hands in front of the empath's face. Raven managed to stumble to her feet and walked up to the stage where her knees were knocking. Now here she was in the center of the stage in front of her friends, waiting to faint or open her mouth and let the words out.

Oh, if only Beast Boy could see her now. She smiled somewhat and took a deep breath. This was her moment. Raven glanced down at her outfit. She was wearing a dark purple minidress with black lace around the top of the bodice, in a corset type of design and the same lace decorated the bottom edges of the skirt. The bodice was tight and flattering and her skirt flared just enough to enhance her tiny body. Her boots were black leather and went up to her calves.

As for her face, her eyes were dark with mascara, liner, and shadow. The lips were a light almost nude color. Raven's hair was curled loosely to her shoulders and she had a tiny little hat perched on the top of her head. It was black with purple lace on it. All in all, she looked great. She looked great. She felt great. She could and would sing. The empath inhaled deeply and began her first introduction.

"Every one of you have gotten up here and sang songs about who you are. Well, this song is... reflective of me and the person that I am."

Raven started out on the song 'Stand in the Rain' by Superchick. Once again, this was a very powerful song. Raven's voice rose and fell perfectly in time with the song as she weaved a varying tapestry of emotions.

She never slows down. She doesnt know why but she knows that
When shes all alone it feels like its all coming down.
She wont turn around.
The shadows grow long and she fears, if she cries that first tear, the tears will not stop raining down.
So stand in the rain, stand your ground.
Stand up when its all crashing down.
You stand through the pain. You wont drown.
And one day whats lost can be found. You stand in the rain.
She wont make a sound.

Alone in this fight with herself and the fears whispering if she stands she'll fall down
She wants to be found. The only way out is through everything
Shes running from, wants to give up and lie down.

When the song ended, the audience was shocked. Raven had sounded exactly like the original artist. No, she sounded so much better than her. None of them had known that Raven could sing like that. She was more of the quiet type and not the type to belt out lyrics like she had just done. In fact, it made them wonder if she could ever really be as quiet as she seemed. With a voice like that, one had to be loud and out there.

"My next song is less about me and more about how truly, madly, and deeply I feel about... about Beast Boy." Finally, her knees had stopped shaking and the butterflies had settled down. She knew that she was totally and completely ready to show off. This was her time to star. For once, she was going to be brave and honest and herself.

I'll be your dream. I'll be your wish. I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope. I'll be your love. Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath.
Truly, madly, deeply, do...
I will be strong. I will be faithful.
'Cause I'm counting on a new beginning, a reason for living.
A deeper meaning, yeah
I wanna stand with you on a mountain. I wanna bathe with you in the sea.
I wanna lay like this forever. Until the sky falls down on me
And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky
I'll make a wish send it to heaven, then make you want to cry.
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection
Of the highest power, in lonely hours, the tears devour you.

Raven belted out the words, sounding exaclty like Cascada if not better. The whole time she was smiling and her mind was on a certain green changeling. The song ended perfectly on a soft sustained note. Raven took a small bow and waved at her audience. In fact, she even blew a kiss which was almost unheard of for her.

"Encore! Encore!" the girls shouted. Raven had been so good that she really deserved another song. Besides, everyone else really wanted to hear her sing yet again.

"Fine, fine," Raven surrendered though secretly she was proud of herself for once. "But I'll need all of you girs' help for this song. So, come up here."

They nodded eagerly and scrambled up unto the stage. They were just as excited to be up there and sing with one of the best performers that they knew. "My last song was about how you-know-who made me feel. Yes, I like him, but let's be honest, I won't say that I'm in love.". (Raven= Bold, others= Bold Italics.)

If there's a prize for rotten judgement, I guess I've already won that.
No man is worth the aggravation. That's ancient history, been there, done that.
(chorus) Who d'you think you're kidding? He's the earth and heaven to you
try to keep it hidden, honey we can see right through you. (oh nooo)
Girl you can't conceal it, we know how you're feeling.
Who you thinking of?
No chance no way I won't say it. No no.
(You swoon you sigh why deny it oh oh)It's too cliche I won't say I'm in love.
I thought my heart had learned its feels so good when you start out.
My head is screaming "Get a grip girl! Unless you're dying to cry your heart out."
(chorus)Girl you can't deny it. Who you are is how you're feeling.
Baby we're not buying. Hon we saw you hit the ceiling.
Face it like a grown-up. When you gonna own up that you got got got it bad?
No chance no way I won't say it. No no.(Give up, give in, check the grin you're in love.)
This scene won't play I won't say I'm in love. (We'll do it until you admit you're in love.)
You're way off base I won't say it. Get off my case I won't say it.(Girl don't be proud it's okay you're in love)
At least out loud... I won't say I'm in love.

Raven started singing her part with the others chiming in right on time. Seperately, they were great, but together they were amazingly wonderful. Their pitches balanced and the volumes were perfectly. The sound was of amazing quality, and even though it was a playful song, it still sounded so... professionally done.

They all sat down exauhsted and emotionally fulfilled. Like they had finally done enough to show who they really were. "So, what's next on the schedule?" Jinx huffed, hot and tired.

"Cool," Everyone responded. Bee pressed a button on the remote and the stage submerged back into its cradle. She turned the television on to some silly romantic drama that she was sure that they would absolutely love.

"Let's just relax," Argent sighed. "It's not like anything esle excititng is happening tonight."

"Yeah. I can't help but wonder what the boys are doning right now," Wondergirl murmered, not knowing taht at that exact moment, the boys were wondering the exact same thing about them.

A/n:

Whoo-hoo! Chapter 11! Just a few more chatpers. I hope that it was good, and I hope that you guys enjoyed it. I plan to update it as regularly as I can for you.

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