Week Seven: Part One: Shout It Out Week

Hey everyone. I recieved some excited reviews for the behind the scenes chapter, and some angry ones who thought I was only updated a page and a half chapter after x months of no updates. I'm not that cruel! I've thought of a new updating system. In the commercial breaks of AI and the other TV I watch, I will write. That should amount to around a chapter a week for the nexk month or so. The fourth quarter of school has started, I'm not failing algebra, I'm on the track team,and its finally getting warmer. Gooood stuff.

Without further ado, StarClan Idol!

Disclaimer: No songs belong to me, but to the writers (see bottom disclaimer). I own neither American Idol, which belongs to FOX, or Warriors, which is property of 'Erin Hunter.'

(StarClan Idol Stage)

"After last weeks- eccentric happenings," I began, wondering if eccentric was the understatement of the year. "I hope you are all ready for some clean, non life threating StarClan Idol." The audience cheered and the farmiliarity of it soothed me. I glanced around the theater with a grin, with a jolt remembering that if anything went wrong this would be the final broadcast. "But there is still plenty of drama. Your top seven are preforming tonight. This, is StarClan Idol!"

The theme song played and once again I wondered if it was going to be the last time it was played live. But I seemed to be the only on worrying about such things. It was buisness as usal for the judges. Firestar was reading and issue of Rolling Stone that picture him on the cover. Onestar was having an amiable chat with Leopardstar, who kept shooting frantic glances at Rainwhisker at the contestants lounge. Blackstar was starring ahead, his expression unreadable.

"Now, " I continued, as the theme song ended. "This week the theme was once again 'shout out week,' The contestants were asked to picks songs and dedicate them to their friends, family, or others in general. First up, we have Crowfeather, singing 'Even the Losers' by Tom Petty and the HeartBreakers."

Crowfeather walked onto the stage in all his glory, a twinkle in his eyes. The judges wooped for him and he flashed a winning smile.

"Who would you like to Shout it out to?" I asked him.

"This ones for all the former Idol contestants." He said, winking at a WindClan she-cat in the fourth row. It was apparent that he was the fantasy of many a she-cat, by the way they were all sighing dreamily. But there were also many anti-Crowfeather fans, who were holding up signs that said BOO CRAPFEATHERS and EAT CROW.

Well, it was nearly all summer we sat on your roof
Yeah, we smoked cigarettes and we stared at the moon
And Id show you stars you never could see
Baby, it couldnt have been that easy to forget about me

Baby, time meant n othing, anything seemed real
Yeah, you could kiss like fire and you made me feel
Like every word you said was meant to be
No, it couldnt have been that easy to forget about me

Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the lo sers keep a little bit of pride
They get lucky sometimes

Two cars parked on the overpass,
Rocks hit the water like broken glass
I should have known right then it was too good to last
God, its such a drag when youre livin in the past

Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
They get lucky sometimes

Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
Yeah, they get lucky sometimes

Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers get lucky sometimes

Even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers get lucky sometimes

The crowd went wild as he finished. The she-cats squealed like no body's buisness and the judges grinned.

Firestar set down his magazine and gazed at Crowfeather like a favorite newphew.

"That's one of my favorite songs of all time, and you nailed it." he declared, smiling at his own lack of stupidity and gesturing at Onestar.

"A little pitchy, but definitely one of your best performances." the WindClan leader announced.

"It was thouroughly entertaining, and I think you have the ability to go all the way." she said with a smile, clapping along with the audience.

"Lets put it this was Crowfeather." Blackstar said. "You took a very good Tom Petty song and changed into your own thing. And I was very impressed."

The crowd went into mews of shock and suprise, but pure delight. Crowfeather grinned crazily, winked at the she-cat again, and left the stage.

"Next up," I went on, regaining the center stage and gazing at the audience. 'We have Tawnypelt, singing Bom Jovi's 'Bells of Freedom."

Tawnypelt walked onto the stage with a simple grin on her face. The audience shouted in glee and she nodded her appreciation at them. She took her place beside me and I whispered her a quick good luck. I glanced around warily, for the show was going by the schedule so far and nothing bad was happening.

"Who would you like to dedicate this performance to?" I asked her.

"This performance is to anyone who needs help appreciating how lucky they are." she said. I nodded at her and left the stage as the music began.

I have walked all alone on these streets I call home
Streets of hope, streets of fear
Through the sidewalk cracks, time disappears
I was lost on my knees only if hugged the field
As I chocked back to tears, there's a silent scream no one could hear

So far away from everything, you know it's true
Something inside that makes you do what you got to do

Ring the bells, ring them loud
Let them ring here and now
Just reach out and ring the bells of freedom
When your world's crashing down like you've lost every round
Stand the ground
And ring the bells of freedom

Up the steps of the church, through the fields in the dirt
In the dark I have seen that the sun still shines for the one who believe

So far away, so full of doubt
You needed proof
Just close your eyes and hear the sound inside of you
Taken from
Ring the bells, ring them loud
Let them ring here and now
Just reach out and ring the bells of freedom
When your world's crashing down like you've lost every round
Stand the ground
And ring the bells of freedom

Ring the bells, ring them loud
Let'em ring here and now
Just reach out and ring the bells of freedom
When your world's crashing down like you've lost every round
Stand the ground
And ring the bells of freedom

Ring the bells, ring them loud
Let them ring here and now
Just reach out and ring the bells of freedom

The crowd, who had been swaying along to the music, let out a shout like a thunderclap as the ShadowClan warrior finished. Hse let her paw holding hte mike fall even with her powerful shoulders and relaxed, giving the judges a smile and letting out a small cry of enjoyment.

"Oh my gosh." Firestar began. Everyone gazed at him intently, expecting some great outburst. "The Jonas Brothers are going on tour!"

And with a simultaneous sigh from the auidence, Firestar broke any hope that he could spend and entrie night fully concentrated.

"Al right Tawny." Onestar began, and the audience cheered as one of the more logicial judges bagn their review. "That was without a doubt your best performance to date. That was hot!"

The crowd cheered its approval. I saw Brambleclaw screaming from the contestant's lounge. Grinning, I began to move back stage. I was going to be playing the bass for my brother's performance . I collected the old Fender, which had belonged to my father, and made my way back onto the stage, where the judges had finished their reviews and were ushering Tawnypelt off the stage with more delighted cheers. The cheeres elevated as they saw me and the bass.

"Next up, we have Rainwhisker, singing 'God Bless the Broken Road."

My brother walked onto the stage, a determined look in his eyes. I nodded at him and then plugged the Fender into toe amp. My brother began.

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.

I finished the last note and gently slid the Fender off my shoulder, placing it on a stand and joining my brother on center stage. He gestured at me and began to clap, and the once again cheering crowd went even crazier for my musical talent. I gve a sheepish grin and patted my brother on the shoulder.

"You sir, have certainly gotten better over the past few weeks." Firestar said, now looking under the seat for his Rolling Stone, which had somehow disappeared.

Onestar gave him a disproving glance. "Firestar put in right bro. You have become a seriously better performer from when you started."

Leopardstar stared intently and my brother and I saw his eyes narrow. She mutter a barely audible "It was very good." Before gulping down some of her Coke, which she choked on.

"Oh I don't know Rainwhisker." Blackstar said. "Sure, you've gotten better than when you started, but so has everyone here." The audience began to boo, right on schedule. "I will be very surprised if you are not in the bottom three this week." The audience gave even more audible shouts and Rainwhisker's eyes narrowed once more.

"Bring it on Blackie." he said cooly. The crowqd began to cheer happily, but I knew only too well the look in my brothers eyes. I ushered him off stage and signaled the next performance.

Sandstorm walked onto the stage, giving Firestar a strained smile. "This song is for you Firestar." she said.

"Please welcome Sandstorm, singing Avril Lavigne's 'When you're Gone"

I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cried
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side
When you walk away I count the steps you take
Do you see how much I want you

When you're gone the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone ht words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it ok
I miss you
I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do, reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you, I love the things you do
When you walk away I count the steps you take
Do you see how much I need you right now

When you're gone the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone the face I came to know is missing too
when you're gone the words I need to hear
To always get me through the day
And make it ok
I miss you
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
Yeah yeah
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me
When youre gone the pieces of my heart are missing you

When you're gone the face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone thewords i need to hear
Will always get me through the day
And make it ok
I miss you

The judges all agreed that they like her performance. Firestar said so with an odd, dreamy look on his face and then prompty spilled half his coke on himself and wondered why he felt so cold.

The next performer was Squirrelflight. Her rendition of 'Its Raining Toms' was extremely controversal. Firestar said that if he ever saw his daughter sing it again he would never let her go to another Gathering, and gave Brambleclaw a very peircing stare. Onestar said that it was a very poor song choice and that it was a very bad move for a spot this late in the competition. Leopardstar simply exclaimed, 'kits watch this show!" Blackstar seemed delighted to have a performance he could mock without shame. But he got a lesson when Brambleclaw shot his coke with a rubber band and he ended up with an ice cube lodged in his- never mind.

It wasa Brambleclaw himself who took the stage next, with a very nice acoustic Gibson on his shoulder. He began his performance of 'Welcome' by Bon Jovi.

Maybe we're all different
But we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden running to our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You cought between just who you are and who you want to be

If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are

When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel drowning in a shadow of the dawn
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself not what other people say

When it seems you're lost alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different, just take a look around

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Be who you want to be, be who you are
Everyone's a hero, everyone's a star

When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect, God's make no mistakes

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
(I say welcome) Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far (welcome)
He finished the song with a final chord and nodded towards the band, who all applauded him along with the audience. I set down my bass again and stood next to him, congradulating him on his superb job.

Firestar could not seem to form words after having watched Squirrelflight's performance. He was still staring at the spot where she had stood, a cloudy look in his eyes.

"Listen up." Onestar began. "That was the second Bon Jovi performance of the night, and I thought it was brilliant." Brambleclaw shook his head in disbelief and plucked a string of the guitar by accident.

Leopardstar also sent her commends. "You're one of the best rock performers on the show." she declared.

Blackstar didn't seem to find fault with it either, and deemed that it was a very 'true' performance.

"Its time for the last performance of the night." I called into the mike, as Stormfur marched onto the stage with a guitar and Brambleclaw took his seat on the drums. "Please welcome, Mistyfoot!"

Mistyfoot walked onto the stage looking absolutely stunning. Her blue gray fur glemaed silver in the spotlight of the stage and she already recieved loud shouts.

"This song is for everyone who ever went to battle, in hopes that they will return safely every time." she said. Then she picked up the mike and began her rendition of 'We Believe.'

There's a woman crying out tonight
Her world has changed
She asked God why
Her only son has died
And now her daughter cries
She can't sleep at night
Downtown another day for all the suits and ties
Another war to fight
There's no regard for life
How do they sleep at night
How can we make things right
Just wanna make this right
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe in this love
We are all the same
Human in all our ways and all our pain
So let it be
There's a love that could fall down like rain
Let us see
Let forgiveness wash away the pain
What we need
And no one really knows what they are searching for
We believe
This world is crying for so much more
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe in this love
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe in this love
So this world is too much for you to take
Just lay it down and follow me
I'll be everything you need
In every way
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe in this love
In this love
We believe
In this love
We believe
In this love
We believe
In this love
Firestar finally seemed able to find words.

"I'm speachless." he said. "I can't find words to describe it."

Talk about ironic.

"Mistyfoot, you brought home the perfect ending to tonight! That was absolutely flawless!" Onestar wooped, clapping with a large smile on his face.

Leopardstar grinned lovingly at her RiverClan deputy. "Mistyfoot, I've always been a fan, and tonight I know why. You take advantage of every opprutunity and you make the best of it, and I think you are brilliant."

"Mistyfoot." Blackstar said. "I think you may be the one to win this entire competition.

His words were met by excited cheers of the audience and a gasp of surprise from a stunned Mistyfoot. I went to stand beside and muttered a quiet good job which she awknowledged with a shake of her head, as speachless as Firestar.

"That's all for tonight." I said clearly. "Be sure to tune in for the results. Which one of these contestants will be leaving us? Find out next time on StarClan Idol."

I grinned as the credits began to roll. Everything had gone smoothly. There was going to be a new episode. Things were not all over.

I finished this after American Idol tonight. It was the shocked of the year for me to discover that Michael Johns was eliminated. Michael Johns! When wannabes like Kristy and Syesha (s/p) are still in, the greatly talent Aussie gets kicked out? It has 'conspiracy' written all over it. Did he get dropped like Daughtry did, for refusing to sign with AI records? Was it because he's from Austrailia? I am very mad and all I can say is that David Cook had better not get out or I will be verrryyy angry.

This concludes the author's rant.

Please vote on who you want elimnated. I know that I included 'We Believe' before but I just really love the song.

Song Credits: Just look at the chapter. I'm too tired to list them all. Bon Jovi, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Avril Lavigne, The Weather Girls, Good Charlotte, Rascal Flatts. I think thats it.

Vote and Inspire.

Misty