Disclaimer: WWFE stuff isn't mine, the guys (and Lita) aren't mine.though I wish some of them were. Song is copyrighted to Creed

1 Karaoke Chronicles:

Heavenly Sacrifice and Brotherly Love

Edge led the way to the stage, then stopped to speak to the emcee. Matt and Jeff stood near the front of the stage, to the left of the audience. Mark stood between Glenn and Shane, near the front of the stage. Edge joined them, taking the microphone.

The music started, quiet strains of electric guitar. Mark knew this song, they all knew it. It meant so much to them all. The strains became strong chords, and Edge began to sing.

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Hello my friend we meet again

It's been a while where should

we begin.feels like forever

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Edge's voice was husky, but hard in a way only an alternative rocker could be. The next part Jeff sang, while Edge kept hold of the microphone.

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Within my heart are memories

Of perfect love that you gave to me

I remember

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Jeff's voice was soft and pretty, almost like one of those boy bands. Mark whispered this to Glenn, who smothered a laugh. The chorus was coming up, and all the guys gathered around a microphone to join in.

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When you are with me

I'm free.I'm careless.I believe

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Mark sang along, his throat almost closing in the memories the song brought up. Fighting against Kane, his own brother, fighting Shane, ultimately siding with him after the kindness he showed Glenn. He shook his head, feeling his long hair shelter his face.

Heavynne watched Mark's expression as he sang. It was sad, but happy at the same time. She sensed-gratitude. Love. Her eyes sought his, but he was too caught up in the music.

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Above all the others we'll fly

This brings tears to my eyes

My sacrifice

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Mark opened his eyes, shaking his hair from his face. He looked out at the audience, directly towards her. Heavynne was watching him, a small smile on her face. The green stone at her throat winked at him in the light. She looked angelic, which was a funny thought to him-considering her name.

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We've seen our share of ups and downs

Oh how quickly life can turn around in

an instant

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Shane sang that verse, looking like the gorgeous college boy. All black hair, deep brown eyes and pale skin. Chinos and v-necked sweaters, Heavynne thought. That's our Shane O'Mac, alright.

Then her attention went back to Mark, aka the Undertaker. His baritone voice gravely and full of emotion, he looked at his brother as he sang.

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It feels so good to reunite

Within yourself and within your mind

Let's find peace there

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Heavynne was almost brought to tears by the way they regarded each other. A long time feud, a rift that seemed destined to not be healed, and they were back together. Alongside one another, brother and brother once again, instead of enemies. She felt a tear in her eye, and blinked it back quickly. She didn't want Lita asking any questions. But she could feel Calliope's thoughts.

He's a cowan, remember that. She was thinking. Heavynne merely scowled at her. The guys joined their voices once again for the chorus.

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When you are with me

I'm free.I'm careless.I believe

Above all the others we'll fly

This brings tears to my eyes

My sacrifice

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Austin's Texas accent, Mark's gravely baritone, Shane's blues inspired rhythm, Jeff's boy-band worthy voice, and Edge's belting out the lyrics blended harmoniously, as if they were all meant to sing together. As the song faded to an end, they all turned to one another, embracing as comrades, friends and brothers.