Hi! Hello! Shdowmistx98 here! :)
The songs are - Rolling in the Deep by Adele, Misery Business by Paramore, A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.
Disclaimer: I do not own Soul Eater and the songs.
They all sighed as they went to the stage. They didn't know if this plan was going to work for the judges but it was worth a try. They went to their positions and saw Carla grinning at them. They all looked at each other. The curtains then opened again.
"This is it! This is it, folks! This round's winner will decide who the winner is in this showdown!" the MC said.
"Um…" Kid cleared his throat under the microphone so that he can catch the attention of the MC. Blue Tears looked at him.
"We would just like to make small changes in our band…" Kid said.
"Go on!" the MC said as he waited for Soul Rock's move. They looked and nodded at each other. Carla rolled her eyes as she looked at them evilly. The rules didn't say they couldn't make changes. The rules didn't say they could switch, so it was ok for Soul Rock. Carla's eyes widened as she saw them switching places. She went to the microphone and tried to object.
"Objection! They can't do that!" Carla said.
"Oh, I'm sorry Carla but the rules of this showdown didn't say we weren't allowed to switch. So as long as the original members are there" Soul said in his microphone as he went to his place. Carla looked at the MC and judges. The judges told the MC what he would say.
"I'm sorry Carla, but this is allowed…" he said. Soul approached Maka.
"Good luck" Soul covered the microphone so that he won't be heard. Maka smiled at him and went to the front giving the guitar to Liz. Soul went to Tsubaki's keyboard. Tsubaki took Kid's mic and went to Maka on the front. Kid went to Liz's keyboard and Liz went to Maka's. Liz had always favored the guitar next to the keyboard. Patty went to Black Star happily and grabbed his guitar. Black Star went to Patty's seat in front of the drum.
"We're ready!" Maka said. Carla's eyes widened. Charlotte smiled.
"Ok, then!" the MC handed the bowl to the first judge. He picked up a paper from it and handed it to the MC.
"For round three's next song… Rolling in the Deep by Adele!" he said. Maka and Tsubaki breathed out in relief. Kid took a deep breath. Thank goodness they switched. His and Soul's voice wasn't able to sing that song because of its high notes.
"Soul Rock, do you know the song?" the MC asked. Maka and Tsubaki nodded. Carla bit her lip.
"Blue Tears, do you know the song?" he asked to them. Carla nodded. Maka glanced at her. She was visibly sweating. Then she looked at Charlotte who was smiling sweetly at her. Maka smiled back and the song started. (Bold-Maka, Italics-Tsubaki, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Liz, Black Star)
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark
Finally, I can see you crystal clear
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
Everybody screamed when Maka and Tsubaki sang. They had voices too, but didn't really show it since they weren't the vocalists. The other band members also had talent in playing other instruments. When they were practicing, they were goofing around one time imitating each other. That's what Maka thought. The signal turned to Blue Tears. (Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard, Brandon)
See how I'll leave, with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark
Carla glared at Maka and Tsubaki as she sang. (Bold-Maka, Italics-Tsubaki, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Liz, Black Star)
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
The two looked at each other and smiled. They did a little dance and swayed their hips slowly to the beat of the chorus. The guy's voices blended well with the girls'.
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside your hand
And you played it to the beat
They looked at Carla who was staring at them. She didn't know that they could sing too. She almost missed her part. (Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard, Brandon)
Baby, I have no story to be told The scars of your love remind you of us We could have had it all
But I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there as mine sure won't be shared
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside your hand
And you played it to the beat
(Bold-Maka, Italics-Tsubaki, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Liz, Black Star)
Could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside your hand
But you played it with a beating
Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
We could have had it all (Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
It all, it all, it all, it all
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Rolling in the deep (Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
You had my heart and soul (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
And you played it to the beat
The guys did the second voice and the audience screamed in enjoyment.
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
Could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
Rolling in the deep (Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)
You had my heart and soul in your hand (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
But you played it, you played it, you played it to the beat
Soul Rock has yet again rocked the stage. They looked at each other and smiled. The plan was pretty good. It was going well.
"Oh! We have Soul Rock! My gosh! I never knew Maka and Tsubaki could sing well like the boys!" the MC said. Maka and Tsubaki scratched their heads and smiled. Soul Rock was getting more attention than Blue Tears. Carla looked away irritated. She didn't think they could pull this kind of move off. Then her eyes widened when Liz, Soul Tsubaki changed places. Tsubaki was back to her keyboard, Soul was with Maka's guitar and Liz was on the front with Maka.
"Ok! For the next song we have… Misery Business by Paramore!" the MC looked at them.
"Soul Rock, do you know the song?" he asked. Liz and Maka nodded.
"Looks like you made another switch there, huh?" he winked at them and turned to Blue Tears.
"Blue Tears, do you know the song?" he asked. Carla nodded. Then she thought that this song had a guitar solo. She grinned. The signal better turn to Soul Rock at that guitar solo, now that Maka was acting as the vocalist of Soul Rock. Patty started the song with the guitar intro followed by Soul. (Bold-Maka, Italics-Liz, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Tsubaki, Black Star)
I'm in the business of misery
Let's take it from the top
She's got a body like an hourglass
That's ticking like a clock
It's a matter of time
Before we all run out
When I thought he was mine
She caught him by the mouth
(Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard, Brandon)
I waited eight long months Two weeks and we caught on fire Whoa, I never meant to brag
She finally set him free
I told him I can't lie
He was the only one for me
She's got it out for me
But I wear the biggest smile
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
The signal turned to Soul Rock and they prepared to play. (Bold-Maka, Italics-Liz, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Tsubaki, Black Star)
But God, does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
The signal went to Blue Tears fast. (Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard, Brandon)
Second chances they don't ever matter
People never change
Once a whore, you're nothing more
I'm sorry, that'll never change
Carla glanced at Liz and rolled her eyes. Liz pouted and raised an eyebrow. Liz's face was like 'Oh, don't you dare give me that look!'
And about forgiveness
We're both supposed to have exchanged
I'm sorry honey but I'm passing up
Now look this way
Carla pointed to herself as the signal went to Soul Rock. (Bold-Maka, Italics-Liz, Underline-Soul, Patty, Kid, Tsubaki, Black Star)
Well there's a million other girls
Who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible
To get to who
Maka remembered on how Carla used Soul just to get information about them. She didn't know why but she wanted to kick her butt for that.
They want and what they like
It's easy if you do it right
Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse
Carla smirked. The signal was turning pretty good.
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But God, does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
The beat of the music slowed down as they went to the bridge.
"Here comes the bridge… After that, is the guitar solo… They wouldn't be able to perform that without Maka…" Carla thought.
I watched his wildest dreams come true
And not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving
After that, the guitar solo began. Maka's eyes widened and looked behind her to see Soul playing the part. Soul read the notes carefully and played it. Everybody in the audience shouted and screamed as they saw Soul playing the guitar like a boss. The fangirls jumped and screamed in joy. Blue Tears' jaw dropped as they saw Soul grin and wink at them. Carla definitely did not expect that. Soul strummed his guitar for the last time and grinned at the audience. Maka smiled. More like giggled. She didn't know Soul can play that well.
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
(Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard, Brandon) Carla remained dumbfounded. She even missed two lines of the song in her shock.
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
Carla went back to the song.
But God, does it feel so good
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
Blue Tears ended the song. Almost everybody cheered for Soul Rock. Carla didn't expect this. It's like her plans backfired to her. The fans screamed. Liz and Maka high-fived each other. Liz then went to Soul.
"It's my turn…" she said.
"What?" Soul raised an eyebrow. Kid looked at them as Liz snatched the guitar from him.
"H-hey! What are you-?" Liz pushed him to the front causing him to bump into Maka. They stared at each other for a while. Then Soul spoke.
"Uh… S-sorry…" Soul apologized and distanced himself from her.
"Um, you're going back into being a vocalist?" Maka asked.
"Liz pushed me here don't blame me…" Soul glared at Liz. Liz smiled goofily at him. He sighed.
"Ok! For the next song…!" the MC's voice startled both of them. "A Thousand Years by Christina Perri!" he said. Soul blushed a bit knowing that it was a love song and he was with Maka as a vocalist right now.
"Soul Rock, do you know the song?" Maka looked at Soul. They both nodded. "Blue Tears?" Carla nodded.
"Then let's begin the last song for this evening!" he said. The song then started. (Bold-Soul, Italics-Maka, Underline-Liz, Patty, Tsubaki, Kid, Black Star)
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid
Maka stared at Soul as he sang. Something about how he sang this song made her blush. She watched him as the light hit his face. She didn't know why she was thinking but… since when did Soul get this handsome in her eyes? She shook her head and sang. The audience were quiet.
To fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow
Soul faced her and grabbed her hand. The audience's eyes widened and gasped quietly. Maka was surprised with this action and turned red but she played along with it.
One step closer
I have died everyday
waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
The signal went to Blue Tears. (Bold-Carla, Underline-Charlotte, Anna, Richard Brandon)
Time stands still
beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything
Take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath,
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
It didn't really appeal the song to her because she was the only one singing in her band.
I have died everyday
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
(Bold-Soul, Italics-Maka, Underline-Liz, Patty, Tsubaki, Kid, Black Star)
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
Soul unexpectedly and literally took one step closer to Maka. The audience focused at them and thought they were going to kiss but Soul turned to face the audience. Maka felt her breath a little hot.
I have died everyday
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid,
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
The audience clapped but less screaming since the song had a slow tempo.
"There you have it! The last song of the evening!" the MC said. The judges spoke to each other for 5 minutes. Soul Rock looked at each other and put their palms together. Carla shook her head and sighed. After the judges talked about their decision, they handed out an envelope to the MC.
"Alright… This is the time we're waiting for… The winner of Round 3 and the showdown is…." The MC opened it. Everybody was silent. He smiled as he read it.
"SOUL ROCK!" he finally said. The fans of Soul Rock screamed and shouted their named repeatedly. Soul Rock jumped in joy on the stage. They went to and hugged each other. Carla wanted to throw something. They just left quietly from the stage. The judges awarded Soul Rock a certificate. Soon they went to their dressing room. As they walked they talked.
"Wow! We won! We won!" Patty jumped around and sang.
"Yeah! And we don't have the risk of giving up our music career!" Liz said.
"It's all thanks to your plan Maka… We could've had made that X-factor without you!" Kid said. Maka smiled but she didn't want to take all the credit.
"Actually…. Someone gave me the idea…" Maka said. All of them looked at her.
"Really? Who?" Tsubaki asked.
"Charlotte… The guitarist of Blue Tears…" she said. Their eyes widened.
"You mean it? She gave you an idea like that?" Black Star asked. "Yeah, she told me what Carla did and gave me an idea on what would we do…" Maka said.
"Hmm… It could be true, knowing she's the only one with no connection with us in the past…" Kid said. "Then, we should thank her also!" Tsubaki said. The others went on ahead. Maka looked at Soul as he shoved his hands inside his pockets.
"So, I was surprised when you did that solo" Maka said.
"Why? You think you're the only one here that can do a kick-ass solo?" Soul smiled at her. Maka chuckled then turned red when she remembered what they did on the stage.
"Uuh…" Maka bowed her head. Soul looked at her.
"Are you ok?" Soul asked. "Um, y-yeah…" Maka looked away. Soul shrugged it and continued to walk. Maka slapped her cheeks.
"Why am I reacting this way…?" Maka thought. "It's only a performance… In fact I should be wishing it was Kid… but why didn't I when Soul did that?" Maka thought then she caught a girl enter the restroom in the corner of her eyes. She saw that it was Carla.
"Um, you guys go ahead… I'll be right back…" Maka smiled at Soul. Soul nodded and walked away. Maka ran to the room. She slowly entered and saw Carla washing her face. She seemed angry. Then she saw Maka's reflection behind her.
"Oh, look who's here…" Carla wiped her face.
"Are you happy now, that your band won?" she asked with a husky voice.
"I'm just going to ask you… If you won, what are you going to do?" Maka asked.
"I'm probably going to laugh and enjoy my triumph now that my revenge is complete…" Carla smiled at the thought but frowned again now that she blew the chance.
"Then what…?" Maka asked. "…" Carla couldn't answer.
"Music isn't really your passion, right?" Maka asked again. Carla looked away.
"Look, I don't know why or how the others did to you to make you this angry but, everything's in the past now… You can't heal if you can't forgive…" Maka said. She sighed.
"Doing something you don't like just for revenge will achieve you nothing..."
"That's all…" Maka went out. She got to the dressing rooms again and they all rejoiced.
Hmm... Sorry I wasn't able to update yesterday. My older sister and I went to the mall for her dress. Now I understand how a Shibusen student feels when climbing the stairs of Death. We climbed a lot of stairs. Lots of lots of stairs. Now, I can't feel my legs at the moment. -_-'" I just got back from my school and I got the news that my school moved the first day of classes to June 18 instead of June 14. :P
Anyways back to the story, a lot of you guessed right :) And they switched instruments. And I just have to say this... IN YOUR FACES BLUE TEARS! (Except Charlotte)
Next chapters will focus more on Maka's relationship so it'll be cheesy (for me at least). And it'll be 3-5 chapters before this story to all end.
~shadow