Sonic, once again, got out his list of karaoke contestants. "Now then, who's next?" He looked at the list for a few seconds. "Next is, Tails!"
Tails stood up from his table, where Knuckles and Julie-Su were sitting, and got on stage. He didn't feel like introducing himself to all the people in the club, or else he would've been too nervous to perform. So he simply told the band which song to play. When a light piano melody started, so did he:
"We will remember this first night forever.After all the songs fade away, and the stage fades to gray,
And we will remember this first night together.We'll recall the things that we said, all the foolish dreams in our head,
On the night………WE MET!"
Just then, a boom of a faster rock melody filled the building, and the band became fired up! Almost everyone jumped! Tails began the next verse, singing faster and cooler:
"I'm searchin' your eyes, have I seen you somewhere?
You're fillin' my thoughts with a strange intrigue…
I rivet my glance, to your every movement.
I got a notion your love's in a whole different league!"
"Tell me your name, what's your persuasion?
Your first impression on this whole occasion!"
"And this night shall be the first night!
The first nights were made for love!
I can taste the action in the air tonight! Hearts are poundin' as the sparks ignite!
And this night shall be remembered,
Long after the music's gone!
And we'll reminisce on the things we said…and we'll fall in love again!"
"In the air I can sense, a strong attraction!
Emotions run wild, are we on the verge?
We got a hotline to satisfaction!
I got the answer if you got the urge!"
"My motor is hot, I'm feelin' elation!
You came in the night with the right temptation!"
"And this night shall be the first night!
The first nights were made for love!
I can taste the action in the air tonight! Hearts are poundin' as the sparks ignite!
And this night shall be remembered,
Long after the music's gone!
And we'll reminisce on the things we said…and we'll fall in love again!"
The rock music faded, and the piano melody played again, as Tails calmed down:
"We will remember this first night forever…
We'll recall the things that we said, all the foolish dreams in our head……"
But then, the rock melody came back! And Tails got fired up again:
"And this night will be the first night!
The first nights were made for love!
I can taste the action in the air tonight! Hearts are poundin' as the sparks ignite!
And this night shall be remembered,
Long after the music's gone!
And we'll reminisce on the things we said…and we'll fall in love again!"
"On the first night!"
The song ended, and once again, everyone cheered and applauded. Tails bowed and waved. "Thanks everybody!" All his friends were quite surprised. 'Who knew he could sing rock so well?' they thought.
Sonic got on stage again. "Great job, lil' buddy! You should do that more often." He looked at the list. "Next for this evening we have……Amy Rose!"
When Amy heard that, she was shocked! "What? ME? NOW?" She had somewhat of a panicked look on her face. A minute later she was standing backstage. She looked really nervous.
Sonic went behind the curtain to get her. But when he saw her nervous look, he was a little worried. "What's wrong Amy? You seemed very eager to perform earlier. Aren't you excited that it's your turn?"
Amy finally spoke. "Well, yeah……It's just a real shock that I have to perform NOW!" She began to explain. "To be honest Sonic……When I first got your invite, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to impress you with my singing. I practiced the last three days so I could be perfect for tonight." She paused for a moment. "But……I was hoping to be one of the last people to perform, not in the middle. Now I'm so nervous that I'm afraid that I'll mess up, and that you won't enjoy my singing…" A small tear formed under her eye.
Sonic raised his finger, and wiped the tear off her face. He then smiled at her. "Amy…You don't have to be afraid that I won't like your singing. Whatever you do out there, I'll enjoy because your doing it."
Amy looked surprised. "……Really?"
"Of course." he answered. "The one thing I was looking forward to tonight was to see you sing. Your not gonna let me down, are ya?"
Amy then smiled. "No way! I'd never do that to you!" Now she looked determined!
"That-a-girl!" Sonic said. "Show us what you got!"
A minute later, Amy stepped out from behind the curtain, and everyone gave her a supporting ovation. She bowed, and was finally ready. The synthesizer and keyboard players started, and the other band members were ready to join in at their times. Amy started, while smiling happily:
"I've heard talk of blind devotion,
Lovers through thick and thin.
Lives touched will real emotion,
Faithful 'til the bitter end."
"Now, I must admit that the story's real attractive,
I've lost in too many affairs.
I've seen all the pain that the morning can bring.
I need to prove to myself this is more than a crush,
Can you convince me it's not just a physical rush?"
"Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love, that's been keeping me up all night?
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love?"
"So many nights in blind confusion,
I've walked the line of love.
We reach out in disillusion,
When one night isn't nearly enough."
"Now I'd like to know that for once in my life,
I'm sure of what tomorrow may bring.
I've heard all your talk, can I take it to heart?
Now look me straight in the eye, 'cause tonight is the night.
We've got to ask each other if the moment is right."
"Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love, that's been keeping me up all night?
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love?"
"I've tread those, mean streets, blind alleys,
Where the currency of love changes hands.
All touch, no feeling,
Just another one-night stand.
I need to know that there's someone who cares.
Could you be the angel to answer my prayers?"
Amy looked right into Sonic's eyes when she said that last line. And she saw him slowly nod 'yes' at her. The guitar and keyboard solo ended, and Amy finished up:
"Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love, that's been keeping me up all night?
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love?"
"Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love, that's been keeping me up all night?
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Is this love?"
"Is this love?……"
Everyone cheered and clapped loudly that time. Amy received one of the biggest applauses so far! Sonic climbed back on stage, and whispered in Amy's ear. "Good job. I knew you could do it." She blushed, and sat back down, feeling very proud of herself.
Sonic grabbed the mike. "Well folks, we're at the halfway point. So now we'll take a brief intermission. Help yourselves to dinner and/or the refreshments! We'll continue in a few moments!"
That goes for you readers, too! Get yourselves a snack, and be back for the second half! And of course, R&R! (Yeah, I realize that Sonic an Amy's backstage scene was a bit corny, but it worked for me!)
1st (A/N: "First Night" and "Is This Love?" Both sung by Survivor.)
2nd (A/N: "Is This Love?" is my favorite song these days. Just thought I'd tell ya!)