Well, guys. I'm sorry that I haven't updated in awhile, so I made a 2000 word chappie for you guys! And thank U guys who reviewed on my story! It means sooooooooomuch to me! Keep um coming! Oh, and there's a HUGE surprise for you guys in the story, so prepare yourself! Enjoy!!!!!
The Fate of a Futuristic Love—Chappie 9
Soon after that affair, to our dismay, we all went back home. I found Shuyin sleeping soundly, so I tried to be quiet, as I got ready for the concert. But, soon enough, he woke up, wondering what I was doing. I told him about the contest while I was running around the room, getting all of my dresspheres into my big purse.
"So, you're going to sing tonight?" I nodded as I threw my old default dress sphere in the air, transforming all of my other soaked clothes into dry ones. Of course, the old summoner's outfit still fit, to my surprise. My hair went into a low bun, with my bangs sticking out. My navy blue skirt that went down to my knees, and my sleeveless shirt that looked like a tube top came onto my slender figure, showing all signs of the curves I never knew I had. The arm pieces that grazed my arms like the whispering wind came on, finally. And then the black boots that went up to my knees appeared as the final touch. I was planning to do my old song that everybody got hooked on five years ago, and then my favorite slow song that my mother used to sing me to sleep when I was very young. Of course, singing is, or was the passion I once shared with my mother, along with dancing of sorts. I must have inherited her talents that went from generations, all the way down to me. And that included summoning. They used to call them Guardian Forces, but now we just call them Aeons. And they're more experienced and improved, too.
"What are you going to sing, tonight?" He pulled me to him and wrapped his arms around my waist, waiting for my answer.
"Well, I was thinking about singing my old song, and my favorite song that my mother used to sing me to sleep when I was young." I turned around to face him, searching for any expression on his face. But, his mind seemed to be else where, at that moment. He started to frown, probably thinking that it's my last night being here, considering the out break of war. It's funny how I read him like an open book, huh? It's really easy if you know the trick. (lol...)
"Are you coming?" I asked, hopefully. He let go of my waist, and took my hands in his.
"I wouldn't miss it for Spira!" And with that, we headed off to the stadium to kick Flika's butt. You guys, I am giving you 2 in 1 because you are sooooo patient! And, also, because it took me sooooo long to update, because I was being a lazy bum! So, enjoy!
We picked up my band on the way to the concert. I had called them earlier, telling them to practice our songs, and that we had a big concert coming up tonight. They agreed, and got into the old dress spheres we all had. I had mine with me to match up with every body else's, but it was a part of my act. And the dancers had showed up, too, and we went over the moves we made five years ago, and still nailed them. And, there was only one thing left to do. KICK FLIKA'S BUTT!
We all got out of the car at the Blitzball stadium. It wasn't too crowded, yet. But, all of the best seats were taken, except the one reserved for Shuyin.
"Well, guys, we've got an hour to warm up and practice our routines. Are you ready?"
"Yeah!" Everybody shouted at the same time.
"Then lets kick some butt!" We all put our hands in the middle, and chanted.
"What's our goal?" Shuyin chanted.
"Victory!!!!" We all shouted, raising our hand up to the sky, doing our little victory dance together, all coordinated. When we were done, we heard a little chuckle from the corner, and saw a camera crew on air, filming us. We all looked at each other, smiling and waving, jumping up and down, giggling our bums off. Then, the rest of the press arrived, but we were all faster. We ran towards the hall full of dressing rooms, and found our names on the doors. I was surprised to see a star with my name on my old dressing room door. Carefully opening it, I peeked in to see it just the way I'd left it. 'How weird' I thought they had already cleaned it up, and painted the walls! But, it still smelled like the old perfume I'd used five years ago.
Cautiously entering, I pulled the light switch to find it just like it was, a disco ball. Pulling out my makeup bag, I walked up to the big mirror and applied accordingly, considering the stage lights and the rest of that stuff. I brushed my hair, and fixed it in a low bun again, letting my bangs hang out. Turning around, I slowly examined myself in front of the full sized mirror. When I finally approved, I put on a CD, and started to dance and get psyched up for the real thing. Little did I notice Shuyin coming in, watching me. He loved it when I danced. He told me so six years ago...
The song finally stopped, and I stopped with it, noticing Shuyin slowly advancing on me.
"What's wrong?" I asked, while gracefully draping my arms around his neck. He responded just the same, and put his arms tightly around my waist.
"We have to perform an extra song, Lenne." Now, this was absolutely no problem at all to me. The guys actually practiced all of the songs that we had played. So, there were no worries!
"So?" I replied.
"So...? You're not worried? We have only ten minutes to practice that extra song!"
"Okay! Then lets do it!" With that, I quickly ran to my band's room, and came back with our crew. We quickly practiced our last song, and got into costume, except for me. Now, it was time to rumble! Flika was going first, and we stood by, watching as she performed "Toxic Waste." Hardly any body clapped, to my surprise, and to her dismay. Now it was my turn! We got up on stage, and the dancers and I got into place on the colossal stage. My band got onto their new and high-tech hovers, and got ready.
"Ohhhh...we've got a celebrity, or should I say two in the stadium tonight! She has finally come back from her pilgrimage a week ago, and she is ready to finally perform again! Please welcome Songstress Lenne singing her new and improved song, 'Real Emotion.' Take it away, guys!" I nodded to the dancers and the band. They nodded back as they turned their hovers on, and started to play as they flew around the stage, adding a quite a bit of action as the crowd got excited. Then the crowd started to count down, and the lights suddenly snapped on, and my back-up's sang, or rather chanted.
"What can I do for you?" With that, I walked foreword, suddenly spinning and going up into the air, while my dressphere worked wonders. My clothes changed to a black, lacy mini skirt, with a purple belt, a purple and white shirt, that half was like a dress. She also wore multi-colored earrings that went all the way down to her shoulders. Her hair went into its regular fashion, and tan boots replaced the black ones she once wore. A mike appeared in her hand, and she finally sang. (I don't know the song all the way though, so bear with me! ;) After the song and the final moves were done, everybody stood up and cheered, whistling and all. A bunch of roses were thrown to me, and I was happy again. Now, it was finally Flika's turn to sing a slow song, and I went off stage, with a pair of eyes glairing at me. As I went off stage, they booed at Flika, but that didn't stop her one bit. She quickly sang "Sutiki da Ne." Next, I was on, and I gracefully went on, hearing all of the cheers of the audience.
"Hello, everybody. I am now going to sing one of my favorite songs, that I have loved ever since I was a little girl. And this one's called 'Eyes On Me.' And I am going to dedicate this one to my one true love, Shuyin." So, the piano played the intro, I took a deep breath, and sang for my Shuyin.
Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real, or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here for you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you!
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you?
Who pinches you softly, but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
I finally finished the song, with tears running down my eyes, as more flowers were thrown. I went off stage, and let Flika calm the crowd down, just by her face. She sang her song, with no feeling at all. It was my final turn, and I went up on stage, introducing the song, "Wonderful Journey." Yes, it is a duet.
We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are, and suddenly standing
At on the beginning with you
No one told me I was going to find you—Shuyin sang. He walked out on the
stage, towards me, grabbing my hand, and laced his fingers through his.
What? You didn't think he could sing? Tch...think again, buster!
Unexpected what you did to my heart
When at last hope
You were there to remind me
This is a start!
And life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
He took me into his arms and we gently rocked back and forth, to the gentle
beat of the music.
I'll be there if the world stops turning
I'll be there if the storm is true
In the end I want to be standing
At the beginning with you
We finally finished the song, and everybody threw their last bit of flowers. Shuyin suddenly went off stage, and sat back down in his seat. Now the judges made us both, Flika and I come up, as they had the results.
"And the winner is...Songstress Lenne! Here you go, Lenne." He said as he gave me all of the gift certificates and the crown and sash that went with it. To my surprise, more flowers came, and Flika congratulated me. I looked around the flowers, and by chance saw a little moogle, running up to me. All the cameras focused on the little thing, and it finally got to me, and handed me a little black box, with a note attached.
Lenne,
I know this is a little sudden, but I love you and I just wanted you to know that. I love you so much, I would protect you and if it comes to it, I would willingly give up my life for you, just to know that you're safe. I am going to fight right by your side in this war. So, would you, Lenne, be by mine, by being my wife?
From your one and only prince charming,
Shuyin
I gasped as I opened the little black box, and Shuyin suddenly wrapped his arms around me from behind, as crystal tears slid down my cheeks. I turned around in his arms, hugging him. Finally pulling away, I said the only word that kept screaming inside my mind.
"YES! Shuyin, oh...." He suddenly cut me off with a kiss, and then took the ring from the box, kneeled down, and slid the ring onto my ring finger. The crowd, suddenly realizing what had happened, stood up and cheered, whistling and all as we kissed again. It was then I knew for sure that nothing could separate us physically or mentally. I belonged there in his arms, forever.
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