Hey there everyone. Thank you for taking the time to read this story. This popped into my head while writing my other story but I will continue to write both.
As always, the lovely Stephanie Meyers owns all things related to Twilight. I just love playing with her creation.
Also, any song or songs used in this story belong to their respected owner. No copyright is intended.
8 years old:
"Izzy and Ang. Come here. Look what I found." Rosalie said.
"I don't think we are allowed to touch those Ro. I don't want my dad to get mad." I said to my best friend.
We were eight and have been friends for as long as I could remember which wasn't very much. We were playing hide and seek with my brother Emmett who is nine, Rosalie's brother Jasper who is also nine, and our friend Alec who is eight like us. Rose, Angela, and I were hiding in the garage when Rose stumbled upon a drum set and guitar.
"They are just sitting here getting all dusty Izzy. I don't think Uncle Charlie would get mad." Rose said as she used her hand to hit the big drum thing that I later learned was called a floor tom. Since we have been friends for so long and our parents were close, they took on the names of aunt and uncle.
"Rosie don't." I started to tell her but it was too late. Rosalie sat on the stool that was with it and took turns using her hands to make a beat on the drums that sounded completely out of whack.
The noise she was making caused the boys to come out of their hiding spots and my dad to come into the garage. I thought we would get into trouble but my dad just leaned against the doorway and watched for a few minutes before he spoke.
"Here. Try this Rose." My dad said scaring Rose which made her fall from the stool right onto her butt. The boys of course laughed at her while Angela and I ran to help her up.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"Yeah." She answered while blushing.
"Hey pretty girl. I'm sorry for scaring you. Try using these sticks while hitting the drums. These will make it easier and you won't hurt your hands." My dad said handing her the drum sticks he took off the shelf.
"You aren't mad Uncle Charlie?" Rose asked my dad.
"About what?"
"Um, me playing on these?"
"Of course not darling. Now show me what you got." My dad said, smiling.
No one knew at the time, but that was the first time of a lot of hours spent in the garage practicing.
We formed a garage band. Rosalie played the drums of course. Jasper did the electric guitar whenever we would need it. Alec took to bass guitar like a pro. He even got his sister interested in the band. Angela now plays both the piano and keyboard, whichever we need for whatever song we decide to play. I took to lead guitar like a champ and became the lead singer along with Jasper. We joked that Emmett was our personal cheerleader much to his dismay.
We could be found in my garage everyday after school practicing. Summer time was the same. We would spend the day down at Alki Beach then come back and practice some more.
I had notebooks upon notebooks of lyrics I would write whenever they popped into my head. Rosalie and Angela would sit with me all hours of the day and turn those lyrics into a song. Once that was done, we would sit down as a band and come up with a melody.
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15 years old:
"Izzy, you aren't getting that chord progression right." Jasper whined for the millionth time today.
"I have it perfect. What is your problem Jazz?" I yelled, swiping my hair from my face.
"He just wants to show off to the girls across the street Iz." Emmett laughed from the couch along the wall of the garage.
"Oh whatever. I'm not worried about them. We need to make sure we have this cover ready for the next video." Jasper said.
"Izzy is doing it fine. You are the one who has a problem right now Jas." Rose said as she twirled her drum stick in her hand.
"Jas, leave her alone. It sounds good." Angela said nodding her head.
"I think it sounds great here. You guys are amazing. Now why don't you take a break and have some lunch. We will make the video after lunch. Sounds good?" My dad asked from the doorway.
"Sounds good to me." I said and put my guitar on the stand.
"Seriously? We have notes to correct Uncle Charlie." Jasper once again whined.
"Jas, I said to come and eat. Now." My dad said and walked back into the house.
We all filed into the house and sat around the dining room table and took turns grabbing slices of bread to make our sandwiches.
"Emmett Swan. Don't you even think about finishing that ham. I would like some of it if you don't mind." I yell to Emmett.
"Come on Izzy. I'm a growing boy. I need it more than you." He whined.
My dad laughed. "You don't need the whole package Em. Now question. Where's Alec? Shouldn't he be here practicing?"
"He will be here soon. He had a dentist appointment." Jasper answered.
"Yeah, besides, we are doing an Aerosmith song this afternoon. Not like it's that hard to do." I said shrugging my shoulders. "He knows this song front and backwards."
"So damn true. It's too easy on the drums." Rose said, nodding her head to me.
"Hey we all agreed to the song." Jasper said.
"Ha. No we didn't. Uncle Charlie puts the names of songs on paper and then puts them into a hat. All we do is pull the paper from the hat." Rose laughed out.
"Alright. Finish up and let's get back out there." My dad said laughing at us.
My dad thought it would be fun if we made videos once we got good on the instruments. So we started making videos here and there and once they were edited, we uploaded them to YouTube. We had a pretty good fan base already.
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20 years old:
"Why didn't we make the guys set this up for us?" Rosalie asked while setting her drums up to the way she likes them.
"You didn't ask because you are a stuck up bitch who doesn't like anyone but yourself touching them." I said with a straight face.
"Oh fuck you bitch." She response then busts up laughing.
"How are my girls doing over here?" My dad asked.
We were too busy laughing to notice him at first. I answered once I got my laughter under control. "We are good. Rose is just finishing up whatever the hell she is doing over there. The guys just have to do a sound check."
"Okay good. I'll send them over. If I can pry Jasper away from your new friend Alice. I swear he acts like he's never seen a girl before." My dad laughs as he walks away.
"Can you believe it Izzy? Look where we are. I can't believe we are going to be performing tonight. Uncle Charlie is amazing." Rose says as she wraps me into a hug.
I hug her back and sigh. "We've performed before. This will be a walk in the park."
She shook her head. "No Iz. This is big. We've performed for folks we know. This is different. We don't know anyone here."
"I know. I was trying not to be nervous but that went out the window. You get to hide behind your drums. I'm front and center along with Jasper singing in front of everyone. Now let's get the guys so they can sound check. Then we get to get tortured by Alice." I laugh as I call for the boys.
Rosalie and I meant Alice, Jessica, and Kate at the mall about a year ago. We were looking for an outfit for a party we were performing at when I literally bumped into Alice by accident and the rest is history. She recognized us from our YouTube videos and offered to help us find something to wear as long as she got invited to the party and so she's been with us ever since, along with Jessica and Kate. They are like our personal make-up artist, hairdresser, and stylist all in one.
"Sound check is good Izzy. We just have to go get dressed in whatever Alice left hanging for us. You ladies look beautiful." Alec said as he left to go to the room where his clothes are.
My dad booked us to play at a club, which apparently is packed to the max. Shocker. I know.
An hour later we were waiting backstage. The crowd was loud and chanting our name. Holy shit this is it. Curtain is still close as Rosalie, Angela, and Alec make their way to the stage from the other side. Jasper and I are the only ones on this side.
"Jazz." I say turning to him.
"Yeah Izzy."
"Don't let me fall." I say as I hug him tight.
"Never. You got this. Go out there and blow everyone away with your beautiful voice." Jasper says with a hug.
"Ladies and gentle. It is with great honor for me to announce this band. I have had the pleasure of watching them grow and bloom into who they are now. So without further ado, I present Midnight Storm." My dad shouted into the mike.
Holy shit. My ears would burst by the screams of the crowd if I wasn't already wearing my in-ear monitors.
Rose and Alec were already on stage as Jasper and I walked out. I start to strum very slowly as I take my place at my mike. Angela is behind me near Rosalie. Alec is to my left, Jasper to the right waiting for my cue. I strum a few more notes as the crowd quiets down. Then I begin to sing.
You and me, we used to be together
Every day together, always
I really feel that I'm losin' my best friend
I can't believe this could be the end
It looks as though you're lettin' go
And if it's real, well, I don't want to know
Jasper & Alec begin singing with me.
Don't speak, I know just what you're sayin'
So please stop explainin'
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Don't speak, I know what you're thinkin'
I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
We play for two hours before we end the concert. The crowd roars for an encore which we proudly deliver.
We ran off stage to our sitting room and hugged each other. Our first concert has come to a close. We celebrate for the rest of the night.
None of us knew then that our lives would forever be changed when we woke up the next day.
There you have it. The first chapter. This was fun to write. Until next time.
Song:
Don't Speak by No Doubt
