Disclaimer: Still own nada. Author's Note Redo: Hopefully this time works out better, thank you again to everyone who has stuck with this and responds. Not sure if this is what was being looked for, but here it is and thank you, I was unaware of the fate of RA S2.
The lighting shifted in the ballroom as Rose walked on stage, easing some of the tension from the atmosphere and the spotlights swung to focus on the Cinderella along with everyone else in the vicinity.
Okay Astoria, calm down. Rose is going to do just fine; if she can sing with the Sea Witch's voice, she can sing with anything. And even if this goes horribly…don't think like that. Astoria scolded herself for that last thought; she was here to support her friend and provide damage control if needed, not judge.
As Rose began to sing, Astoria tore her attention away from her pessimistic thoughts and listened. Oh thank goodness. Then she stiffened; Hawk was making his way towards Rose on the stage, mic in hand. What!? Where was this in the script?
However, as Hawk joined Rose and the song transitioned seamlessly to a duet, the Rapunzel relaxed and smiled as realization struck. Ah, I see, this was never going to be a solo; it is a fairytale after all, love victorious.
/Joy/
Hmmmm, what would their name be? So many possibilities… Joy was considering this as she watched the two performing on the stage, smile stretched wide before she caught sight of the responses of others in the crowd; most were watching attentively, but there were a few dancing and, aha, Travis and Ling Ling! Oh, they're so cute!
Then the sparkles appeared and Joy's attention shifted once more, back to the stage and its occupants as they danced in a kaleidoscope of lights and shimmers. She had such a good voice earlier, but it wouldn't harmonize so well with Hawk's, and they really do look so right together and it wasn't really Rose's voice, so… whoa! Joy's was abruptly brought out of her reverie upon catching sight of Finn and Shire dancing, and the various couples taking advantage of the distraction and lighting to take to the dancefloor. Wonder if there's anyone around who'd want to dance with me?
/Ling Ling/
It is different from my previous school; not bad, but it takes adjustment. This, for example, would never have happen. This referring to Rose and Hawk's performance and their audience. Looking around, the warrior accidentally caught Travis' eye and they both startled. Ah! Wait, why am I the one looking away? He was looking as much as I was. Resolved, Ling Ling turned back to face him, only to find Travis still facing the opposite direction and pretending extreme interest in one of the pillars. Never mind.
Ling Ling smiled to herself, refocusing her attention on the crowd when a slight tingling ran through her and the scene shifted. Suddenly, she and the other spectators were in a ring around her two friends, who seemed completely oblivious to the magic. Hmm, I believe that this is a good sign for them.
/Travis/
Travis gaped, one second he was making a fool of himself because of Ling Ling, the next everyone was dressed up and rearranged and no one seemed to care. Wha—what!? What just happened, why am I over here and why is no one else… Wait. He looked towards Hawk and Rose who seemed to be finishing up and his eyes narrowed with suspicion. It's the fairytale realm, and there's a couple having a romantic moment, is that what all this is? It's a nice touch, and the lights complement the scenery well, but….really? I'll never understand this place.
Almost in response to his thoughts, or the end of the duet, the ballroom and its occupants returned to their previous positions and attire. Seriously, all that for 30 seconds.