Prologue
It was the first day off in a long time for the Backstreet Boys. They met in a local park in Orlando.
Howie sat with his guitar on the bench. Brian, Nick and AJ played a quick game of basketball. Kevin sat next to Howie reading a newspaper.
AJ made his way over towards Kevin and grabbed his water bottle. He glanced over at the page Kevin was reading. "Whoa! Those girls are HOT!" He exclaimed looking at the picture.
The other three guys formed a crowd around Kevin to look at what AJ saw. "Yea, AJ's right." Nick agreed.
"Read the article." Howie insisted.
Kevin skimmed down to the correct section and began to read out loud. "It looks like pop groups such as *Nsync, 98 Degrees, and Backstreet Boys should start hanging up their microphones. They're about to be de-throned. Hot, up and coming quintet, P.U.R.E Harmony, has taken the music scene by storm. In a few simple words they have "Pizzazz", they're extremely "Unique", they're a "Rebel" amongst all others, these girl want to stay on top for an "Eternity" and they sing in perfect five-part "Harmony". "
"Is this some kind of twisted joke?" Brian asked in shock. "I can't believe this guy is saying this!"
"Keep reading!" AJ demanded.
So Kevin read on; " These five girls are energetic, charming, and full of talent. Their sound will entrance and entertain, while their smiles and dance moves will dazzle audiences. Even though Jive Records only signed them last year they're already making their mark."
"How come we've never seen them before?" Howie demanded. "How'd they get to be so special?"
"We have been touring a lot though, Howie." Brian pointed out.
"They can't actually do that can they?" Nick asked naively.
"Do what?" AJ asked. He was beginning to think those girl weren't all that cute.
"De-throne us." Nick said slowly.
"No way. We were here first." Brian replied.
"Yea, we're the Backstreet Boys and we haven't come this far to just give it all up to some new group. For all we know they probably can't even sing that well." ~*~ Meet the girls ~*~
"This is awesome!" Lexi "Pizzazz" Michaels exclaimed as she burst into the dressing room. "I love performing!"
"Even more than you love eating?" Sarah "Eternity" Dawson teased.
Lexi laughed. "Maybe. That's a hard choice."
"Did you hear the crowd scream for us?" Claudia "Harmony" Griffith questioned as she walked in awestruck.
"This tour with Christina Aguilera is going great," Katie "Rebel" Michaels smirked as she entered. "By the end of this summer we'll be huge!"
"Don't get too big headed." Cassie "Unique" Dawson warned as she shut the door behind her. "We don't know how long our fame might last."
As the eldest member at 27 she was always the girls advice and treated them like little sisters. That was in good reason though. Sarah was her sister while Lexi and Katie were her cousins. Claudia was an honorary family member in her role as the best friend to all the girls.
P.U.R.E. Harmony was born when the girls discovered their talents. Claudia and Katie were the main songwriters, but the others also contributed what they could.
Lexi now stood before the mirror. "Look at us girls. Nothing can stop us now!"
"Cause we've got it goin' on!" Katie sang with a laugh.
"C'mon girls, we've gotta get changed." Cassie said shaking her head at Katie.
The girls changed out of their stage outfits. In their minds, Lexi's statement still lingered. ~*~ The Grammy's ~*~
"Over there.. look!" AJ ordered, gesturing to a small group of girl near the front.
"Is that them?" Brian wondered trying to see over people.
"Don't bother looking for them." Kevin stated. "They'll turn up eventually."
"Did you know they're up for best new artist?" Howie asked. "Their album is also up for best selling!"
"Already?" AJ looked amazed.
"Ya know, I have a copy and they're good." Nick commented.
"You bought their album?" Brian laughed.
"Well Beej did first and it was good." Nick said defensively. "Plus AC's a big fan."
"Has he ever met them?" AJ questioned.
Nick shook his head. "No.apparently they're pretty busy girls."
"You obviously don't get my point guys," Howie rolled his eyes.
"What point?" Nick wondered.
"They just happen to be up for the award we're presenting!" Howie declared.
"Serious?" AJ grinned. "So if they win we get to congratulate them first? Meaning we finally get to meet them?"
"If they win." Howie shrugged.
"In that case I hope they do win." Nick said smiling.
An hour later, the guys left their seats to go backstage in order t prepare for their presentation. All they really had to do was read off the prompter screen that would be sitting in front of them. When their cue came they walked out waving.
As the screams died down, AJ leaned towards the microphone. "This year there have been many new artists on the music scene. This award will signify the best."
"This year's nominees are young, talented, and ready to win. Let's take a look at who they are." Nick said.
The screen played clips from each of the nominees and the guys caught a glimpse of the girls' video, "I Want Somebody Like You". To say the least they thought it was hot.
"And the winner is," Brian paused. Kevin slowly opened the envelope.
"The winner is P.U.R.E Harmony!" Howie stated with a huge smile.
The girls' single played s the guys watched five figures stand and huge people around them. AJ was locked on the brunette that was climbing the stairs. "So that's them," he mumbled to himself.
"They're short." Nick chuckled.
"Shhhh!" Kevin scolded as the girls came closer. They were wearing fabulous dresses and huge smiles.
"Like oh my God.it's the Backstreet Boys." Katie laughed taking the award from Brian. "Thanks guys."
They all took turns giving each girl a hug and whisper of congratulations. Then the girls turned to the podium.
"Wow," Cassie started. "This is a true honor. Our first year and the fans have been so responsive. We'd like to thank you all."
"Without them we'd be those girls from Milwaukee who like to sing." Katie interrupted making everyone laugh.
"We'd also like to thank our family and friends who never lost faith in us." Claudia stated.
"We need to thank the big man upstairs for blessing us with such gifts and great friends." Sarah said.
"Thank you!" Katie and Lexi said as the show was cut to commercial.
The guys offered an arm to the girls and gladly accepted. Together they walked offstage. Once they got in the back the girl hugged the guys once again.
"What was that for?" Brian wondered.
"Y'all were our biggest inspiration." Katie explained. "It was because of you we became what we are today.so thanks."
"It makes sense you give us our first Grammy!" Sarah stated.
"Well you girls deserve it. You're really good." Kevin said slowly.
"You listen to us?" Cassie questioned.
The guys looked at each other, then at Nick. He sighed inwardly and smiled at the girls. "Yea. My favorite song is 'Can You Tell Me Why." He told them. "You wrote it, right?" He looked at Katie.
"Yep! I'm really glad you like it." Katie blushed.
"P.U.R.E Harmony could you answer some question!" A reporter called out.
"You girls better get goin'." AJ said.
"Yea, we better." Sarah said with a small smile.
"It was nice meeting you." Brian said.
"Same here." Lexi winked. "And don't ya worry. We'll be meeting again soon."
"We will? How do you know?" Kevin questioned.
"We just do." Claudia smiled slyly.
"We're all part of the same family now." Katie giggled. "The Jive family."
Howie nodded. "Of course. So we'll be seeing you around."
"You bet!" Lexi giggled.
The guys watched as the five girl walked away. Something about seeing the girls excited but worried them at the same time. It made no sense, but they had to admit those girls were good, and not just good at singing either.
It was the first day off in a long time for the Backstreet Boys. They met in a local park in Orlando.
Howie sat with his guitar on the bench. Brian, Nick and AJ played a quick game of basketball. Kevin sat next to Howie reading a newspaper.
AJ made his way over towards Kevin and grabbed his water bottle. He glanced over at the page Kevin was reading. "Whoa! Those girls are HOT!" He exclaimed looking at the picture.
The other three guys formed a crowd around Kevin to look at what AJ saw. "Yea, AJ's right." Nick agreed.
"Read the article." Howie insisted.
Kevin skimmed down to the correct section and began to read out loud. "It looks like pop groups such as *Nsync, 98 Degrees, and Backstreet Boys should start hanging up their microphones. They're about to be de-throned. Hot, up and coming quintet, P.U.R.E Harmony, has taken the music scene by storm. In a few simple words they have "Pizzazz", they're extremely "Unique", they're a "Rebel" amongst all others, these girl want to stay on top for an "Eternity" and they sing in perfect five-part "Harmony". "
"Is this some kind of twisted joke?" Brian asked in shock. "I can't believe this guy is saying this!"
"Keep reading!" AJ demanded.
So Kevin read on; " These five girls are energetic, charming, and full of talent. Their sound will entrance and entertain, while their smiles and dance moves will dazzle audiences. Even though Jive Records only signed them last year they're already making their mark."
"How come we've never seen them before?" Howie demanded. "How'd they get to be so special?"
"We have been touring a lot though, Howie." Brian pointed out.
"They can't actually do that can they?" Nick asked naively.
"Do what?" AJ asked. He was beginning to think those girl weren't all that cute.
"De-throne us." Nick said slowly.
"No way. We were here first." Brian replied.
"Yea, we're the Backstreet Boys and we haven't come this far to just give it all up to some new group. For all we know they probably can't even sing that well." ~*~ Meet the girls ~*~
"This is awesome!" Lexi "Pizzazz" Michaels exclaimed as she burst into the dressing room. "I love performing!"
"Even more than you love eating?" Sarah "Eternity" Dawson teased.
Lexi laughed. "Maybe. That's a hard choice."
"Did you hear the crowd scream for us?" Claudia "Harmony" Griffith questioned as she walked in awestruck.
"This tour with Christina Aguilera is going great," Katie "Rebel" Michaels smirked as she entered. "By the end of this summer we'll be huge!"
"Don't get too big headed." Cassie "Unique" Dawson warned as she shut the door behind her. "We don't know how long our fame might last."
As the eldest member at 27 she was always the girls advice and treated them like little sisters. That was in good reason though. Sarah was her sister while Lexi and Katie were her cousins. Claudia was an honorary family member in her role as the best friend to all the girls.
P.U.R.E. Harmony was born when the girls discovered their talents. Claudia and Katie were the main songwriters, but the others also contributed what they could.
Lexi now stood before the mirror. "Look at us girls. Nothing can stop us now!"
"Cause we've got it goin' on!" Katie sang with a laugh.
"C'mon girls, we've gotta get changed." Cassie said shaking her head at Katie.
The girls changed out of their stage outfits. In their minds, Lexi's statement still lingered. ~*~ The Grammy's ~*~
"Over there.. look!" AJ ordered, gesturing to a small group of girl near the front.
"Is that them?" Brian wondered trying to see over people.
"Don't bother looking for them." Kevin stated. "They'll turn up eventually."
"Did you know they're up for best new artist?" Howie asked. "Their album is also up for best selling!"
"Already?" AJ looked amazed.
"Ya know, I have a copy and they're good." Nick commented.
"You bought their album?" Brian laughed.
"Well Beej did first and it was good." Nick said defensively. "Plus AC's a big fan."
"Has he ever met them?" AJ questioned.
Nick shook his head. "No.apparently they're pretty busy girls."
"You obviously don't get my point guys," Howie rolled his eyes.
"What point?" Nick wondered.
"They just happen to be up for the award we're presenting!" Howie declared.
"Serious?" AJ grinned. "So if they win we get to congratulate them first? Meaning we finally get to meet them?"
"If they win." Howie shrugged.
"In that case I hope they do win." Nick said smiling.
An hour later, the guys left their seats to go backstage in order t prepare for their presentation. All they really had to do was read off the prompter screen that would be sitting in front of them. When their cue came they walked out waving.
As the screams died down, AJ leaned towards the microphone. "This year there have been many new artists on the music scene. This award will signify the best."
"This year's nominees are young, talented, and ready to win. Let's take a look at who they are." Nick said.
The screen played clips from each of the nominees and the guys caught a glimpse of the girls' video, "I Want Somebody Like You". To say the least they thought it was hot.
"And the winner is," Brian paused. Kevin slowly opened the envelope.
"The winner is P.U.R.E Harmony!" Howie stated with a huge smile.
The girls' single played s the guys watched five figures stand and huge people around them. AJ was locked on the brunette that was climbing the stairs. "So that's them," he mumbled to himself.
"They're short." Nick chuckled.
"Shhhh!" Kevin scolded as the girls came closer. They were wearing fabulous dresses and huge smiles.
"Like oh my God.it's the Backstreet Boys." Katie laughed taking the award from Brian. "Thanks guys."
They all took turns giving each girl a hug and whisper of congratulations. Then the girls turned to the podium.
"Wow," Cassie started. "This is a true honor. Our first year and the fans have been so responsive. We'd like to thank you all."
"Without them we'd be those girls from Milwaukee who like to sing." Katie interrupted making everyone laugh.
"We'd also like to thank our family and friends who never lost faith in us." Claudia stated.
"We need to thank the big man upstairs for blessing us with such gifts and great friends." Sarah said.
"Thank you!" Katie and Lexi said as the show was cut to commercial.
The guys offered an arm to the girls and gladly accepted. Together they walked offstage. Once they got in the back the girl hugged the guys once again.
"What was that for?" Brian wondered.
"Y'all were our biggest inspiration." Katie explained. "It was because of you we became what we are today.so thanks."
"It makes sense you give us our first Grammy!" Sarah stated.
"Well you girls deserve it. You're really good." Kevin said slowly.
"You listen to us?" Cassie questioned.
The guys looked at each other, then at Nick. He sighed inwardly and smiled at the girls. "Yea. My favorite song is 'Can You Tell Me Why." He told them. "You wrote it, right?" He looked at Katie.
"Yep! I'm really glad you like it." Katie blushed.
"P.U.R.E Harmony could you answer some question!" A reporter called out.
"You girls better get goin'." AJ said.
"Yea, we better." Sarah said with a small smile.
"It was nice meeting you." Brian said.
"Same here." Lexi winked. "And don't ya worry. We'll be meeting again soon."
"We will? How do you know?" Kevin questioned.
"We just do." Claudia smiled slyly.
"We're all part of the same family now." Katie giggled. "The Jive family."
Howie nodded. "Of course. So we'll be seeing you around."
"You bet!" Lexi giggled.
The guys watched as the five girl walked away. Something about seeing the girls excited but worried them at the same time. It made no sense, but they had to admit those girls were good, and not just good at singing either.