A/N: I've been itching to write this chapter that was completely inspired on my solo trip to and from the mountains. I had a lot of thinking time on my hands and these great tunes set the stage. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I had writing it.

I highly recommend going to my profile and at least listening to the link to "Let's Get Rocked" by Def Leppard. Turn up the volume and get on your feet. After it's over I guarantee you'll be 'amped up" to read this chapter…lol. There are also links to all the other songs the guys will be performing in this chapter there as well.

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Thank you Thank you to my wonderful betas nothingleft and halojones.

We all know Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight, I just made up this story and borrowed her characters for their star power.

…and the story continues…
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Amped Up

BPOV

I had been very lucky that Emmett and Rosalie were right behind me as I exited the gym and ran into Edward. There would have been no way I could have stopped Edward from taking James down right then and there otherwise. Yes, I wanted James to leave me alone, but I didn't want Edward getting himself in trouble over the whole matter.

Still dressed in our gym clothes, it took all three of us to get him to go directly to the car. Edward was very head strong when he let his temper go, which luckily wasn't very often. Talking reason into him had been impossible while I was trying to help hold him back. If only we had had Jasper there, I wouldn't have had to assist in restraining him, and then I could have been focused all of my attention on only calming him down like I'd done at the movie theater.

His childish behavior was frightening, as well as being quite embarrassing. By the time we'd reached the car there was a growing crowd of spectators following us trying to get the scoop on what was going on.

Once we were in the car, Emmett sped out of the lot as quickly as possible. I let out a heavily sigh of relief as soon as the tires hit the highway. Edward was still breathing heavily from his little tirade. I crawled into his lap and sat facing him. I took his face in my hands and forced him to look at me. He was still way to keyed up and his emotions were running wild.

My inability to calm him had scared me, and to say the least my emotions were all over the place. Once we were safely within the confines of the car it was all I could do to rein in the tears that were threatening to spill from my eyes. Why does being frustrated and mad always end with me crying? The fear had me shaking and in addition to that, I was also more than a bit peeved about his caveman behavior.

"Edward Cullen!" I said demanding his attention as my anger seeped through and my voice shook. "You will listen to me this instant! I will not put up you acting like an out of control ogre."

He removed my hands from his face and held onto them tightly. "Bella," he said huskily, looking deeply into my eyes. "I apologize for upsetting you, but I lose my mind when I see him talking to you, touching you. I-I just can't think rationally when I see that." His forehead now leaned into mine.

I knew he was truly sorry, but he needed to understand getting this worked up was getting us no where. All he was doing was upsetting me, and making me worry about what he might do.

I groaned as I pulled away from him, looking him directly in the eye. "Edward, there was no threat; we were in class with a teacher present. Besides Emmett and Rosalie were there and had their eyes pealed in case he tried to pull anything funny." I turned around glaring at Rosalie. She grimaced and abruptly turned to look out the windshield. She knew I was still miffed about her ditching me the way she had. "Do you really think they'd let him get away with anything?" Truth be told, James could have had his way with me right there in the gym and those two would have been none the wiser, they were too caught up in each other to notice the world revolving around them. But Edward didn't need to know that.

"But," he started to make excuses.

"But, nothing," I said sternly. "Honestly, I'm offended that you don't trust me to handle the situation. Do you really think I'd let him get away with anything? Rosalie and I didn't take those self defense classes for nothing. I've yet to put what I learned to good use. You're denying me my chance," I added, trying to lighten his mood.

He smiled wryly at my words. Yes, there's my Edward, I beamed. He calm breathing was an obvious sign he was becoming more relaxed, I grinned back at him triumphantly.

He held his hand up like he was going to take the Boy Scout pledge of honor, "I will do my best to control my actions when it comes to James, but I can't promise you that I'm just going to stand by and do nothing if I see, much less hear about him making a move on you."

I gingerly kissed his lips and then snaked my arms under his. As I drew him into my embrace I whispered in his ear, "Forgiven." I left a trail of kisses down his neck until I reached the collar of his shirt where I laid my head, content for the moment.

"Bella," Emmett questioned, turning around to look at us in the backseat after stopping at a red light. "Haven't you noticed that Edward is just a tad bit prone to over reaction when it comes to you?" He chuckled.

Edward growled as he glared at Emmett. "Not helping Emmett," I scolded. This only made him laugh harder. Rosalie finally came out of her silent stupor and whacked him a good one.

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I stood in the back of the auditorium waiting for Alice to finish providing her "beautification services" as she liked to refer to what she was doing. She was actually backstage making sure all the guys were authentically dress in 80's attire, as well as having the appropriate hair-dos. She also applied some make-up to a few who let her, to cover up any blemishes. This had kind of freaked Emmett out. He forbid her from touching him. He said he'd go preppy before he'd ever let her put a big hair band wig on him.

Rosalie had grown impatient waiting, saying it was taking Alice too long. Instead of listening to her complain I sent her to secure us a few seats front and center for the concert. "Hey, don't forget to get a seat for Angela as well," I reminded her.

I surveyed the auditorium, it appeared the whole town of Forks had turned up for the event. Who could blame them? It wasn't like that much entertainment rolled through town that often. Most people treated the high school performances like the were attending a Broadway show, getting all dressed up in their Sunday best, and having a nice meal out before the concert's start time. This was definitely a date night for all the grown ups in town.

"Whatcha doin'?" Alice asked linking arms with me, nearly making me jump out of my skin.

"Uh, just people watching. You know how entertaining the town folk can be," I said sarcastically.

She rolled her eyes, taking my hand, pulling me to the front of the auditorium. "Come on, silly. The show's going to start in five minutes."

We took our seats and waited for things to get started. We all knew what the opening song would be, "Let's Get Rocked" by Def Leppard. They opened with that song every year. It really was a good choice. There was no way anyone could stay in their seat when they started singing that song. It was a take charge kind of song and got every one revved up for all the upcoming acts.

Other than that song the identity of all the other songs was heavily guarded. Mum was the word amongst all the guys. With the exception of Alice and a few other behind the scenes girls, none of us even knew what any of them would be wearing.

Just as Alice had said, five minutes on the dot Mr. Greene strode onto the stage, looking as if he'd walked right off the cover of a big hair 80's band album. He was wearing fitted black jeans, one of those black and white two toned shirts that looked like it had been shredded by a ferocious wolf, and then there was the wig. It was blond, long with endless layers, not to mention the spiral perm.

Luckily for Mr. Greene, he was a good sport as a brief moment of laughter erupted across the auditorium. He smirked holding his hands up in a 'quiet down' manner; it was as if this had been exactly the response he was looking for. He must have been the class clown back in his day.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am so glad that you have come out tonight to partake in the entertainment our young men and young ladies have so diligently worked on preparing for us over the past two weeks. So without further ado, I give you 'Amped Up,' with that he backed to the center of the stage as all the guys, fists beating in the air, streamed in from behind the stage curtains that flanked both sides of the stage. The music roared and the audience sprung to life as everyone jumped to their feet moving to its beat.

Do you wanna get rocked?
Let's get, let's get, let's get, let's get rocked

I'm your average ordinary everyday kid
Happy to do nothin', in fact that's what I did

As the large group continued to sing, my eyes roamed over all the faces before me, searching for the only one I had eyes for. My breathing hitched as I caught site of him. It was as if a beam of light shone down from the heavens illuminating my Edward, my love, my heart.

He stood with Emmett and Jasper on either side of him. I must say if looks could kill, these guys could leave a trail of bodies in their wake by nights end. They were all wearing stone washed jeans that hugged their bums quite nicely, and solid black t-shirts that laid oh-so perfectly over their chiseled chests. I clutched the edge of the stage to steady myself as I began to get weak in the knees.

All I wanna do is take a ride into the blue
Every time I want to love you
I get stuck inside my room
Heaven knows I'm sick 'n' tired of dancin' with this broom

As they sang these words the three of them stared directly at Rosalie, Alice, and myself. They had us right where they wanted us, no doubt we'd be putty in their hands later. I glanced to my left to see Rosalie briskly fanning herself with the evening's program and as I turned to see Alice's reaction I'm almost certain I caught her run her tongue over her lips in my peripheral vision. Yes, no doubt that girl was putty for Emmett to mold how ever he pleased.

Alice on the other hand stood statue still, with her hands pressed firmly against her chest, looking as if she was trying desperately to keep her heart from bursting through. Entranced would best describe her reaction.

As I turned my attention back to our men, Edward winked and suggestively threw his head back. I unknowingly bit down on my finger as I tried to take in the site before me. At least I wasn't the only one who'd lost all ability to think coherently.

Thank goodness the song ended shortly after that and we were able to take our seats before we all passed out from holding our breaths. We eyed one another and erupted into a fit of little girl giggles.

"Dear God, how are we going to handle it when it's just them alone on the stage," Rosalie sighed as she slumped back in her seat.

"I don't know, but I think it would be a good idea for us to remain seated for that one. I have a feeling we'll all be laid out flat on the floor it we don't," Alice warned, as she was now the one fanning herself.

I just shook my head, "Girls, we're in a world of trouble."

The first act up for the night was Mike Newton, Eric Yorkie, and Tyler Crowley. They weren't great singers, but those boys could act. The three of them were always center stage for all the Drama Departments performances. Their theatrics were sure to shine through as they were going to be lip syncing rather actually singing ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man."

Clean shirt, new shoes
And I don't know where I am goin' to.
Silk suit,black tie,
I don't need a reason why.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
Coz' every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

The crowd roared with excitement and not a single person could be found seated. Tyler and Mike donned long beards and shaggy wigs as they very convincingly pretended to play their red electric guitars. Eric on the other hand who was sporting a mullet appeared to be playing the drums with precision. . They were really a site to be seen.

After they had exited the stage, Mr. Greene came out to calm the crowd as he introduced the next act. As James walked on stage I had an overwhelming sense of doom. Edward had promised to behave, but what about James? There really was no telling what he might try. I crossed my fingers and prayed he'd be good.

He sat a stool in the center of the stage, playing an acoustic guitar while he sang. He had a rather pleasant voice, but that was over shadowed by his song selection. He was singing Two Steps Behind by Def Leppard.

"I swear the lyrics scream stalker," Alice mumbled. They were definitely making me feel extremely uncomfortable.

Walk away if you want to.
Its ok, if you need to.
Well, you can run, but you can never hide
From the shadow thats creepin up beside you.

Alice and Rosalie must have sensed what I was feeling both moved in close and whisper assurances in my ears. His eyes never once wavered from me. When he began to sing the last chorus he laid his guitar down and slowly approached me. He reached out taking my hand before I had time to yank it away, his grip was firm.

Whatever you do - I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go - and I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around, I'll be two steps behind

Rosalie reached over and nearly karate chopped his hand off. He grinned slyly as he backed away and the music came to an end.

I heard a commotion coming from the right side of the stage where the groups who were up next waited for their turn. I nearly panicked at what I saw. Edward was splayed out on his back with Emmett holding him in a choke hold with Eric Yorkie and Ben Chenney bracing his legs attempting to keep him from taking off after James. Thank God, James had exited stage left.

I sprang to my feet, only Rosalie and Alice had other ideas. They grasped my arms and brought me down hard back into my seat. "Let the boys handle him this time Bella," Rosalie command.

"But, he needs me," tears began to escape the corners of my eyes. "No one else can calm him like I can," I pleaded.

They linked their arms through mine, keeping me in place. "He'll be fine. Once they get him on stage to that keyboard all will be right in Edward's world, at least for a the next few minutes. That's the best thing for him right now. They can handle him," Alice said patting my knee.

I didn't want to hear it, but I knew she was right. I sucked in a few deep breaths trying to calm myself, should Edward see me this upset it would only make things worse. I had to get myself together for his sake. That keyboard was our saving grace, Edward would be completely lost in it once he began playing, I knew that.

Once Edward seemed to have calmed down somewhat the guys released him. Emmett still kept a firm grip on his arm. He brushed himself off and ran his hand through his disheveled hair. Jasper and Emmett escorted him to the keyboard and waited for him to place his hands on the keys before letting go of him. The anxiety and anger were washed from his face as soon as he began playing. I was never happier than when Jasper began to sing, and Edward was still playing the keyboard with feeling, obviously caught up in his own little world.

Don't turn away cause there is something I just wanna say
I need you to stay
Don't ask me why cause I don't even know
How I gave you my heart I gave it all to you
Now there's no way that I can move.

I was never happier that they had chosen to sing a mellow song by Chicago. Not to mention one so beautiful and heart felt. As they began to wrap the song up, he finally looked up and directly into my eyes. He sang the words as if I were the only one in the room.

Every little look inside your eyes
is all it takes to make me realize
We can last forever
Every little moment we can share
gonna show how much I care.

I wrenched my arms from Rosalie and Alice's grasp and ran to meet him as he left the stage. I was immediately swept up in his arms when he reached me.

"Bella, Bella," he stammered biting back his tears.

"Shh," I said placing my finger to his lips. "We have it under control, trust me."

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A/N: Well there you have it, a little humor, love, and drama. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the whole thing. I promise to show you Edward's next chapter. If you'd like to have a PREVIEW of those thoughts send me a REVIEW. Don't think you have to say alot, a single word works, ie. great, awesome, terrible, yay, whatever floats your boat...lol.

I need Twilight Trivia Questions for the Barnes and Noble "Breaking Dawn" book release party I'm helping with. If you have any good ones I can use, I'd love to hear them.

If you would like me to continue this story after James is finally dealt with, I need ideas. Where would you like to see the story go from here? I love these charaters but am at a lose on where to take them next. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.