AN: to avoid confusion the words that have ~'s around them are the lyrics, the words that have *'s around them are thoughts and the words with ^'s around them are author's notes. OK? Ok. Sorry if I don't get the lyrics or the spelling or the grammar or the places 100% right .........but then again I am far from perfect......lol I know I know it's modern........so sue me.

Disclaimer: I don't own the songs or the characters and such stuff. I know that it sucks that I don't. PLEASE don't sue. I have nothing to give you cause I am dirt poor and I live in a cardboard box in the middle of all this bush........lol and no you can't have my box.

Chapter 3

"Well I think that instead of getting our next person up we should take a break and get something to eat," Jonathan said. "I don't know about the rest of you but I am famished."

"Singing doesn't make you that hungry. I think that you are just scared that someone will go up and either bomb the song worse than Neal or sound better than you." Raoul told the king why he thought that Jonathan was stalling.

"Well I think he's right we should really get something to drink. Knowing our young friends here their mouths are probably dry as if we were having a drought." George tool his turn adding his thoughts to already confused people.

"Okay. It's settled then. Let's go over to the other tables and order something to drink for all of us."

When everyone was settled and they had all their drinks they were trying to start and carry one a conversation.With about fifteen people at one table it is hard to carry on a civil conversation with anyone without getting confused about who's talking to who and about what. Finally they just decided to give up on a social conversation and just started to whisper back and forth to one another.

After everyone had a couple of drinks Myles decided that they had better be getting back to their tests.

"Well since we took about a half an hour break it's time we got back. I think since that Raoul was harassing Jonathan about his song and why he wanted a break he should get the ball rolling again."

"Oh no," Kel groaned. "Anyone have any ear plugs?"

"No, why are you so hopeful Kel?" Alanna asked the girl.

"I just got out of being forced to listen to him and his excuse for a singing voice."

"Hey! I am not that bad," Raol whined.

"Oh, just get up there and sing already. I want to get this over with. I need to get back and check the Riders ponies," Buri demanded.

"You'll rue the day you said that!" Kel said as she teased her former knight-master.

Raoul swallowed a lump in his throat as he walked up to the stage. *I faced stormwings, spiderns and all sorts of immortals. Now why do I find myself scared to get up in front of my friends (friends for crying out loud) and sing a bloody song.*

All of a sudden the music started up and he found himself singing.

~Two young people without a thing

Say some vows and spread their wings

Settle down with just what they need

Livin' on love

She don't care 'bout what's in style

She just likes the way he smiles

It takes more than marble and tile

Livin' on love~

*Why on earth did Raoul pick this song? Is it possible he knows how I truly feel?* Buri wondered to herself. *No it's not possible. No one knows who I like. Actually scratch that no one knows that I am not 100% completely happy all by myself. At least I don't think*

~Livin' on love buyin' on time

Without somebody nothin' ain't worth a dime

Just like an old fashioned story book rhyme

Livin' on love

It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'

But love can walk through fire without blinkin'

It doesn't take much when you get enough

Livin' on love~

*Hmm.... I am seeing some pretty unusual songs coming out of these people.* Myles thought as he listened. *Is it just me or is there hidden meanings in some of these songs. I guess I will find out later.*

~Two old people without a thing

Children gone but still they sing

Side by side in that front porch swing

Livin' on love

He can't see anymore

She can barely sweep the floor

Hand in hand they'll walk through the door

Just livin' on love.~

*Maybe there is someone that this song is dedicated to* Alanna the third person thought. *I think that I will have to get to the bottom of this very soon.*

~Livin' on love buyin' on time

Without somebody nothin' ain't worth a dime

Just like an old fashioned story book rhyme

Livin' on love

It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'

But love can walk through fire without blinkin'

It doesn't take much when you get enough

Livin' on love

No it doesn't take much when you get enough

Livin' on love~

"Okay maybe I am not the best singer in the world, but anyway how did I do?" Raoul asked Myles when he got down from the stage.

"Well since your the first person to admit that you can't sing and be right I am going to pass you," Myles told the smiling Raoul.

"I think that we should move right along," Alanna said wanting to get this over with for the millionth time that night.

"Ok will the next person please take the stage?" Myles asked.

"That person will if you tell us who it is," Cleaon said sarcastically.

"Oh. Well then can ........" Myles was saying.

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AN: Tell me who you think should be tortured next...... Ideas welcome........please review..............I am an evil authoress and my minions have yet to make their appearance.........buh bye for now