Trina's p o v
"Are you ready to rock?
My head spun as the entire camp erupted into cheers and screams.
Cat and Tori had already shoved their way up front but Jade lagged back seeming tired I wanted nothing more than to see this band live.
It would be so easy to leave her but she seemed so lost. Taking a deep breath I moved closer to her as kids were shoving to get closer almost knocking a few smaller ones over.
Aren't you into them?
She shrugged.
Not really Cat's favorite group I prefer more hard metal and rock
Mind if I go forward?
It's a free country do whatever you want don't worry about me
Awesome I grinned and started to shove my way forward but as I left I swore I heard her mutter.
No one ever does
There was no way to know for sure though cause the noise reached a deafening level.
A few girls started crying as the stage lights flashed fog rose and the No illusions dancers flew on the stage.
I could hear the opening cords of their latest hit came on it's a fast beat the crowd went wild.
Tori leaped up jumping screaming Cat wanted to with her whole heart but she just couldn't expand that kind of energy.
So I went over and tapped her shoulders the look in her eyes made me melt she wanted so bad to be screaming and jumping up with Tori and the two boys but she just couldn't. Turning to me she sighed I motioned for her to climb on my back she looked shocked but she wasted no time.
A few kids moved so we could get a better view she flashed them a 100 watt smile as I got to the front seeing so much better.
Rian was on the left playing guitar along with bassist Tyler Ryan 16, Liam was on keyboards along with Zach Connor 18, Beacon was on the drums and Rylee and Aisling on vocals, Aisling stood in the middle damn they looked flawless.
Moving closer slowly I could almost taste the excitement it was thick in the air.
Looking around you couldn't really tell this was a camp for sick kids it looked like every other camp holding an out door concert.
Kids holding up cell phones glow sticks singing and dancing laughing.
Aisling
Sometimes courage comes in the smallest sizes
Don't underestimate me because I am not what you pictured me to be I am more than a pretty face on your magazine covers
I know I'm going to be stereotyped because of who my family is but I never thought you would be the one to turn on me.
When did it all go wrong?
We use to be best friends you never cared about my name we use to run carefree and play till the dawn became dust.
So tell me when did it all became about money and popularity?
When did putting down others down making them feel so small become who you are?
How does it make you feel big?
Is fitting in really so important you can sit by watching while someones else light dies?
Rian
When did equal rights die?
Won't somebody help me? When will these tears dry I'm only a kid but I have so much stress
I can't tell my parents they tell me I should be blessed I have no problems I'm just a spoiled kid
Man up and be a man son it's a part of growing up but I guess they just don't get it
These names they tear at my soul they say sticks and stones can't break bones they don't understand
Sticks and stones leaves bruises that bleed and bleed
Is there an end to my suffering?
Rylee
Let it go deep breath you are the master of your own fate
Don't let someone control your happiness step back from the edge my friend
Bang Bang leave me alone
No darling you have to let me in my name is hope
I am your future mate
Remember to get the rewards you have to suffer through the hurt
There is no bittersweet without the bitter no glory without the pain
Keep your head up
I know how you feel
You are worth it you are a star
A beautiful rising blinding glorious light
Things get better
Life makes you stronger
But if you want me to keep going you have to let me in
No pleasure without the pain
First you have to do one thing for me
Repeat after me
I am somebody important I can love myself I will love myself harder
I am my biggest defender
I will show myself I am worth all I can be I am a star
If you can't figure it out I'll be okay cause I will love myself
I will go further and longer
I can't see the future but I can predict where I will be
I don't listen to No
The faster you tear me down the stronger I will rise
Oh I will not be your kicking stone no more
Telling me I won't be crossing billboards I won't be blasting from your stereos
Crazy how life rolls
Number One Ten times 123..No not 4.5..6
Tearing up this Mic ten times over
That's no illusions not living in fear no more
Courage gives me strength I will Rise up against Bullying
I will achieve all I can dream
If you believe in yourself repeat after me
I am somebody important
I can love myself
I can be anything I set in my mind I want to be
I am somebody important I can love myself I will love myself harder
I am my biggest defender
I will show myself I am worth all I can be I am a star
If you can't figure it out I'll be okay cause I will love myself
I will go further and longer
I will Rise U Against Bullying I will show the world my glorious light
Show them what's right
I know I know you don't like it
But that just shows you don't know me
Think you do but if you did you would never try to tear me down
Cause you would know I am stronger than your hate
I am somebody important I can love myself I will love myself harder
Than you hate
I am my biggest defender
I will show myself I am worth all I can be I am a star
If you can't figure it out I'll be okay cause I will love myself
I will go further and longer
Cat was crying by the time the song was over even Jade seemed moved.
Aisling held up her Mic grinning as they all bowed once everyone had settled Aisling cleared her throat.
Watching everyone for a minute she smiled I mean she's a goddess this girl looked perfect after preforming under the humid summer night.
Thank you thank you so much
Her laughter was light and airy her Irish accent made me melt. She sounded so young now.
To all of you who don't know me please call me Ali thank you to all of you for coming this summer
Welcome to No Illusions!
Because this is the first year of operations here in the usa I have asked some of my campers from my Camps in Ireland to help us out.
Lets give them a warm round of applause.
Six teens and four kids went up on the stage Ali hugged each of them chatting for a minute.
Than she handed the Mic to the oldest she was wearing tight black leggings that were splattered in tons of colors and a short sleeve blue shirt.
She was wearing a weave I knew it but she pulled it off.
Hey ya'll I'm Kristen I'm from Country Clark and I have been a camper at No Illusions since I was eight I'm sixteen now.
This is my second year as a counselor.
I'm here to help and guide any of you rather it's physical or mental or emotional
I have ALL but I have been in remission since I was fourteen thanks to my brother's bone marrow. I know about pain and fear but if you need me I am in room 310.
I promise you this will be your best summer ever if you let it be.
Now enough about me let's meet my friends.
We met Tyler who is 15 he has diabetes he is also a counselor.
Jordan is 13 he has M.D Nicole is ten and has ALL Keith is nine he has Cerebral Pasly. Derrick is 11 and has asthma and epilepsy.
Cat looked for Jade and turned to her pulling her towards us my shoulders sagged in gratitude as I let her down.
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