Chapter 3: The Concert in Central Park – Part Two
As the song ended, the young woman who had been singing bowed her head and then slowly looked up again as the music ended then smiled. "Hello New York!! My name is Clara Ann Rishii and as you've already noticed, this concert is not only dedicated to the great USA but to five very special young men in my life." As she finished speaking she hand on her cheek and whispered to Audrey, "Tell Rowen he's on in 2 minutes."
Quickly the brunette ran around backstage until she found Rowen supervising the stagehands. "Clara wants you to go on stage."
Rowen immediately shook his head as he backed away, there was no way that Clara would humiliate him in front of thousands of strangers.
"Oh, come on you big baby!! If you don't get your but out there now, Clara's not speaking to you for the rest of next week!! Now get out there!!" Audrey said firmly as she grabbed Rowen's shoulders from behind and shoved him as hard as she could through the curtain.
"This next song is dedicated to five very special young men." Clara was saying as Rowen stumbled onto the stage and a message flashed on the screen: What Rowen doesn't know is that his best friends are here in the audience. Then a spotlight was turned on and began searching the audience as Clara's smile brightened and continued speaking. "They saved the world and they saved my life, ladies and gentleman, please join me in welcoming the 'Ronin Warriors'. Guys come on up!!" she called out enthusiastically as the spotlight halted on the 4 mortified young men and the audience parted to let the boys through.
"Well what are you guys waiting for? Go on up and see Rowen!!" Kayla encouraged the guys as they slowly regained their composure and slowly began walking towards the stage as the next song began playing and Clara began singing as home movies of the guys were projected onto the screen.
Till' the end I will be with you
We will go where our dreams come true
All the times that we have been through
You will always be my best friends...
The first video clip that was projected showed the five young men throwing a birthday party.
Here we are - on a new adventure
Danger lurks - somewhere in the darkness
we are set - for surprises - even battle!
We're a team no one better mess with us!
The next video clip showed Ryo taking out a demon with his special attack as a message was displayed at the bottom of the screen: Ryo of the Wildfire, you are a great leader and a great friend. It seems like only yesterday when we celebrated your birthday.
If we stand as one
There's nothing to fear
We'll beat the darkness
and we'll stay right here!
Time after Time
That's how it will be
Just you and me
The next video clip showed Sage giving Rowen a slap on the back at their wedding reception as the other guys rubbed his head and a message was displayed at the bottom of the screen: Sage of the Halo, I hope you know how much I appreciated your wise council and friendship. Do you still remember our wedding day as well as I do?
Till' the end I will be with you
We will go where our dreams come true
All the times that we have been through
You will always be my best friends...
The next video clip showed Cye giving Clara a kiss on the cheek as he gave her away and another message was displayed: Cye of the Torrent, my brother and best friend. You were the first person to befriend me and see something else that no one else could. No matter where I go, I always carry your memory close to my heart.
Good friends - are those who stick together
When there's sun and in the heavy whether
and smile after smile, that's how it will be
Just you and me...
The next video clip showed Cye and Kento play fighting together and another message was displayed: Kento of Hardrock, you always managed to make me laugh when no one else could. Now it's your turn to make Rowen smile.
Till' the end I will be with you
We will go where our dreams come true
All the times that we have been through
You will always be my best friends...
The next video clip showed Rowen and Clara kissing as they danced together and another message was displayed: Rowen of Strata, Rowen Hashiba, my beloved husband you mean so much to me I love you with all of my heart and will always stay by your side no matter what happens to us.
I Remember when we first met
we had such fun, oh I never will forget...
Since then, the times are so good -
We've always stuck together like best friends should...
The next video clip showed the guys fighting as a group as one of them shielded Clara from an oncoming attack.
Till' the end I will be with you
We will go where our dreams come true
All the times that we have been through
You will always be my best friends...
The last video clip showed the five young warriors celebrating another victory as Clara and Kayla smiled and looked on.
Till' the end I will be with you
We will go where our dreams come true
All the times that we have been through
You will always be my best friends...
Author's Note: "My Best Friends" is sung by Ray Greene and for a really cool Ronin Warriors music video go to Melissa Ho's website & download it! While you're there, go ahead and read "The Legend Begins"