Chapter 13


I fell onto the floor of my bedroom around 6 after around 8 hours of dancing and singing. I found it was harder to do together; I never usually sung and danced. Doing the whole thing for the BBA girls was Hilary, Mariah, Mariam and me. Julia and Matilda had the job of getting the clothes for us even though later that night Matilda was singing with the rest of Barthez Battalion, but sadly wouldn't tell us the rest. Salima was doing make up that night. And finally Emily was doing the music and other tech stuff for us. I smiled at remembering the whole day of hearing practising and of curses as strings of guitars broke. Luckily Max's dad knew how to fix them. He'd been doing that the whole day.

"Thea!" yelled Mariah coming in followed by the rest of the girls "Clothes and make-up time!" she cried. I groaned and sat up on my bed as she plonked everything on the floor with Matilda and Julia holding tons of coat hangers. My jaw dropped when I saw it then smirked at them. Mariam soon joined yelling at Kai that he was a jackass for mouthing off at her and that she'd get Dunga to beat the crap out of him.

"What the hell are these?" I asked holding up a short black and dark blue skirt with black suspenders attached at the hips "And with the straps,"

"Oh that's Mariam's but we stole the suspenders from one of the guys," said Julia

"Which one, there's tons outside," I asked

"Well it was a dark and stormy night-" started Mariah gesturing wildly

"No Mariah, last night me and Julia snuck into Robert and the Majestic's room and took four pairs," said Matilda

"Unfortunately Oliver was still awake and saw us but promised not to tell for us," finished Julia

"Robert wears them?" I asked incredulously

"Cha how do you think he holds up those trousers," laughed Salima, we stared at each other then burst into laughter. We soon stopped for Salima to do make-up and also for Matilda and Julia to sort out the clothes.


"Strike up the band
Oh, the conductor is beckoning
Come, congregation, and let's sing it like you mean it
No, don't you get it, don't you get it?
Now don't you move" sang Ray strumming his guitar when a loud 'snap' was heard behind and the thump of a foot. He stopped playing and turned to see Max angrily shaking his bass guitar.

"I'll be back soon," he said angrily before taking it out the dojo to where his father could fix it. Ray sighed and sat down on the dojo floor followed by the others in the Bladebreakers.

"I'm so tired and hungry," whined Tyson from behind the drums

"GO eat then," hissed Kai sitting down on an amp and sat quietly with his fender on his lap.

"I heard the girls stuff was going to be good," said Kai

"From who? I haven't seen them since they kidnapped Thea," asked Ray

"Got it out of Mariam," he replied

"What?" he yelled

"Don't worry I only shouted at her and she shouted back," he replied Ray sighed in relief and nodded. He looked at his watch and saw it was 6:45 and they were leaving in half an hour.

"Come on Kai we have to get changed its almost 7," he said getting up "Get changed when your done Tyson it's almost time to go!" he shouted to the bluenette gobbling the food down in the kitchen with Daichi.


"Guys I really don't feel comfortable," I complained tugging at me skirt. They had forced me into a black, short skirt barely covering my butt and some black, cut off tights. My shoes were red converse and my shirt was an empire waist and was red with thin straps at the top. I had a pair of Roberts's suspenders hanging off my waist and was looking kind of gothic. Well that's what I thought. Mariah was smiling at me from where I was. I pouted at her. She got to wear black pin striped, skinny shorts to her knees with a sleeveless shirt that was pink and looked like the one I was wearing earlier that day.

"Your only smiling because you know I look like a tart," I hissed at her

"Cha and because Ray's going to love it," she replied smirking as my face turned bright red and looked away. She was wearing slightly higher heels which brought her up to my height and eye level. Mariam and Hilary were just finishing getting into theirs and they also looked miles better. Mariam wearing a skirt like mine and a tight blue shirt and converse. Hilary was wearing shorts which were just plain black and a white halter neck. I smiled and did thumbs up. Of course I felt different. I mean come on about a week ago I would only wear trousers and yet again I was in a skirt. I shuddered again as Salima approached me for make-up. She finished relatively quickly and I saw that I had a natural look to my tanned skin. I smiled and thanked her then Mariah yanked my hair to tie it up or style it. I don't care which one all I know is it hurt like hell. There was suddenly a harsh knock on the door and someone spoke.

"Girls, we're leaving in 5 minutes," called Judy

"Coming now Judy," called Emily, I gulped and nodded. Matilda, Julia changed quickly into jeans with Emily and went out followed by Mariah and Hilary. Me and Mariam hesitated.

"You first," I said

"No, I insist you," she pointed

"Come on!" yelled Mariah and Hilary grabbing us and pulling us to the living area. When we got there most of the guys had their guitars attached to their backs and the drummers had drum sticks in hand. They turned and stared at us as we came through. Me and Mariam turned bright red and looked away to the walls. Ray was the first to recuperate and walk over followed by Kai.

"Nice," he said walking around me

"You perv stop looking up my skirt," I cried turning around so my back was to the guys, they stared as well and I turned "Damn this skirt," I muttered pulling it and Ray laughed as he hugged me tightly. I sighed and hugged back. I watched as Kai approached Mariam awkwardly as she was still bright red.

"You look…..nice," he said quietly, she turned her attention to him immediately at his complement, "I mean...err……..good," he stumbled; I gaped at Ray until he replied

"He's been with girls but not ones he's liked as much as Mariam," he said, I nodded and watched

"Erm…….thank you Hiwa-Kai," she replied smiling slightly then blushing; he nodded and held out his arm. She sheepishly took it and followed us out.

"Are those Roberts?" asked Ray

"How did you know?" I replied smirking cheekily

"He's the only one I know who still wears them," he answered kissing my cheek. I nodded again as we got into the car and to the BBA stadium where we were going to do the concert.

When we arrived there were tons of people outside and cameras flashing. We got out holding hands as reporters talked and shouted questions. Me and Ray stopped in front of cameras and smiled at them as did others. Soon we made it inside. We got to the waiting room. It turned out the first ones on were Barthez Battalion. Matilda and the others went out as Mr D introduced them and the music soon started. I recognised the beat and tune. Pump it by Black Eyed Peas. I knew Matilda had been singing it earlier but never realised this. I poked my head out and watched them. Dang….they're really good…… As we waited more and more performers went on. Robert discovered we stole his suspenders and made us promise to wash them before we gave them back as well as shouting at us. The BBA girls were the last on and every performer got to go sit in the stands in VIP spots to go watch everything. So that meant they were all going to be watching us.

"Marrrrrriahhhh!" I whined stomping my foot "I can't do this! They're so much better then us," I added "Plus the girl'll call us sluts and stuff,"

"No they won't plus the majority by far of bladers are boys so it'll be fun," she replied winking

"Your only doing that to get under Tala's skin," I hissed in reply

"Well at least I'm not tied down," she said smiling

"Suppose, but we love each other," I replied sticking my tongue out at her, she did the same in reply until Mariam came through looking really nervous.

"Guys we're on next, Matilda, Julia, Emily and Salima we'll see you after, you have to take your seats with the guys," she said, her voice shaking. They nodded waving bye and saying 'good luck' and 'break a leg'. We walked through to the hall leading to the thing and got into position. The first we were doing was going to be dodgy but Mariah had made us. Lady Marmalade. I cringed when they told me. I didn't want to go up there and smear my name even more but they said it would be fun. Plus they said I had to imagine I was singing this to Ray, I turned as bright as a tomato and my head felt like it was going to explode at that moment.


Ray and Kai settled next to Salima and Emily talking quietly while Matilda and Julia fought with Robert over his suspenders.

"They're going to be so good, just don't be possessive," said Salima winking at Ray

"I heard it was going to great," whispered Tyson to Max behind them

"Yeh Ray don't get too pissed," laughed Max, Ray growled anxiously awaiting the dance.


(Note the next bit is going to be difficult to do so it's best if you listen to the song)

Mariam:
Where's all mah soul sistas
Lemme hear ya'll flow sistas


Mariam sung this as she walked through the corridor clicking her fingers and us following. There were people on either side behind barriers and they were silent and staring. I came on last.


Hilary:
Hey sista, go sista, soul sista, flow sista
Hey sista, go sista, soul sista, go sista

Hilary:
He met Marmalade down IN old Moulin Rouge
struttin' her stuff on the street
she said, "Hello, hey Jo, you wanna give it a go?" Oh! Uh huh


Hilary walked forward and started dancing in a dodgy way as well and the crowd started cheering. I looked up and saw Max hitting Tyson to stop him drooling.


All:
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dada (Hey hey hey)
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya here (here)
Mocha Chocalata ya ya (oh yea)
Creole lady Marmalade

Mariam:
What What, What what

Hilary:
ooh oh

Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir
Voulez vous coucher avec moi

Mariam: yea yea yea yea

Mariah: He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
Boy drank all that Magnolia wine
All her black satin sheets, suede's, dark greens
yeah

All:
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dada (da-da-da)
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya here (here ohooh yea yeah)
Mocha Choca lata ya ya (yea)
Creole lady Marmalade

Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir (ce soir, what what what)
Voulez vous coucher avec moi

Mariam:
yea yea uh
He come through with the money and the garter bags
I let him know we bout that cake straight up the gate uh
We independent women, some mistake us for whores
I'm sayin', why spend mine when I can spend yours
Disagree? Well that's you and I'm sorry
Imma keep playing these cats out like Atari
Wear ideal shoes get love from the dudes
4 bad ass chicks from the Moulin Rouge
hey sistas, soul sistas, betta get that dough sistas
We drink wine with diamonds in the glass
bottle case the meaning of expensive taste
if you wanna Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya
Mocha Chocalate-a what?
Real Lady Marmalade
One more time C'mon now

Marmalade... Lady Marmalade... Marmalade...


I started shaking more and more before I went on. What happens if my voice fails? What then? Then suddenly my verse started.


Thea:
hey Hey Hey!
Touch of her skin feeling silky smooth
color of cafe au lait alright
Made the savage beast inside roar until he cried,
More-more-more


luckily after I only had extras to sing and Mariah came to my rescue. I had heard Ray cheering more and more.


Mariah:
Now he's back home doin' 9 to 5

Hilary:
Sleepin' the grey flannel life
Thea:
But when he turns off to sleep memories creep,
More-more-more

All:
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dada (da daeaea yea)
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya here (ooh)
Mocha Choca lata ya ya (yea)
Creole lady Marmalade

Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir (ce soir)
Voulez vous coucher avec moi (all my sistas yea)
Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir (ce soir)
Voulez vous coucher avec moi (C'Mon! uh)

(From Mic in stands)Emily:
Thea...(oh Leaeaa Oh)
Mariah... (Lady Marmalade)
Mariam...(hey Hey! uh uh uh uh...)
Hil...(Oh Oh oooo)
Rot wailer baby...(baby)
Moulin Rouge... (0h)
Misdemeanor here...

Creole Lady Marmalade Yes-ah...


As we bowed at the end the crowd roared with cheers for us and the lights dimmed for us to get ready again. Next Mariah was singing mainly for us with Hilary. You probably guessed it. Chinese stylish. Dip it low. I knew this was just to piss Tala off. He hated this kind of song. He preferred heavy metal. Or was it rap. Dunno either one Mariah hates. I asked Ray earlier if he could take photos from the rest of the performances and Mr D was taping the whole thing as well so later we could watch it. In the black out I slipped out the tights and into full length ones to slip and moved on the floor. I noticed Mariam doing the same and chucking them into the shoes behind us. Mariah was adjusting her mic and Hilary was fiddling with her socks. The music started as the lights came up and Mariah started. In this the fun began as my gym skills were tested. Mariam had made a discovery in trying to teach me the splits when she told me she could do them that I could do it. It seemed all the sports I played when I was younger made my legs flexible. This brought out a terrible joke from her about Karma Sutra. Conversation ended there. We were to dance in a slow oriental style also using our gym in sync. As the final chorus came it was time for the cartwheel/flips into splits. As I went down I realised it was more painful then I had anticipated and smiled as there was a burning sensation in my legs. As the lights dimmed the spot light went on DJ Jazzman as he talked while Mariam helped me up for my song I was singing solo.

"So ladies and gents have you been enjoying the show?" he called as the crowd roared in reply "It seems the BBA Girls are as deadly on the dance floor as they are in the dish. How about that?" he asked again receiving another cheer. The rest of the girls stood in position as I took centre stage for a long time. The lights came up and the music started. I chose this song because it showed everyone I made my own choices and not what others thought.

When the music stopped there was a final cheer from the crowd and then the black out. I saw a shadow and a group of other shadows joined the first one, landing softly o the floor of the stadium behind the last of the crowd. They hurried through the crowd to the walkway, there were a few shouts and protests and DJ Jazzman was keeping suspiciously quiet for this type of thing. I turned to tell the others but they had disappeared into thin air as well. The shadows were coming closer and the crowd was still roaring with cheers and shouts. I turned to look for Mariah or even Emily but then a hand placed on my shoulder, I yelped and jumped about 5 feet in the air. I turned around to see the rest of the Bladebreakers and everyone else behind me grinning the lights came up after to see DJ Jazzman winking. My mouth fell open and I gaped at them and Ray turned and hugged me tightly.

"Told you so," he mumbled

"What?" I questioned

"That you were the guest of honor," he replied cheekily, I hit him playfully on the head and then smiled at everyone

"What a…..surprise," I said smirking as Rick looked pissed off but seemed to be interested in the crowds. I smiled and for the first time I got a good look at what all of them were wearing. The girls still in costume and Emily, Salima, Julia and Matilda were dressed in the same as us. The stoic Russians were wearing black, skinny jeans and Emo style shirts, the Bladebreakers stuck in mostly their usually thing but Ray had changed for a plain red over shirt and Max decided to actually wear clothes that matched. The White Tigers were dressed in traditionaish Chinese things but still modern, considering their Village is in the middle of nowhere. The Allstarz were wearing jeans and different shirts. Most of the other teams were in their usual clothes or in smarter things. The Girls were surprisingly the only ones who had changed completely what they were wearing. I smiled at waved at everyone then turned to DJ Jazzman who was laughing.

"You know you're a cruel man," I yelled,

"That's for firing your blade at me," he said sticking his tongue out at me, I huffed then started laughing.

"Anyway," said Ray looking at me and speaking into the microphone "We're singing on last song for you guys, all of us on the blading teams will be singing and dancing to it." He called and the crowd cheered

"Yeh! Me and Kane on drums!" shouted Tyson

"Me and Kai on guitars!" added Max

"And finally Kenny, Dizzi and Emily on the beat boxes," said Ray, I smiled as watched as everyone rushed around to different spaces in the arena all facing their backs to the center. Left on the platform was me, Mariam, Ray, Mariah, Tala and Ozuma. I looked confused when Mariam and Mariah rushed over.

"You'll understand when the music starts but follow Mariam for the beats, you two are doing gym again," whispered Mariah, the boys looked on confused when Mariam went and told them to stay to the sides of the stage. I nodded and sighed pulling the bottom of my skirt again. This was sooooooo not going to be fun.

"Ya'll ready?" I called smiling they roared with cheers and the music started. I smiled and heard Kane and Tyson start the beating of the drums and Kenny and Emily setting off the sounds from Dizzi.


Together, together, together everyone

Together, together, come on lets have some fun

Together, were there for each other every time

Together together come on lets do this right

(Ray)

Here and now its time for celebration

I finally figured it out (yeah yeah)

That all our dreams have no limitations

That's what it's all about


(Thea)

Everyone is special in their own way

We make each other strong (each other strong)

Were not the same

Were different in a good way

Together's where we belong


We're all in this together

Once we know

That we are

We're all stars

And we see that

We're all in this together

And it shows

When we stand

Hand in hand

Make our dreams come true

Together, together, together everyone

Together, together, come on lets have some fun

Together, were there for each other every time

Together together come on lets do this right


(Tala XD)

We're all here

And speaking out with one voice

We're going to rock the house (yeah, yeah)

The party's on now everybody make some noise

Come on scream and shout


(Mariah)

We've arrived because we stuck together

Champions one and all


We're all in this together

Once we know

That we are

We're all stars

And we see that


We're all in this together

And it shows

When we stand

Hand in hand

Make our dreams come true


We're all in this together

When we reach

We can fly

Know inside

We can make it

We're all in this together

Once we see

There's a chance

That we have

And we take it


I watched Mariam nervously and saw her start the gym, I followed in sync and the crowd cheered as we did flips, backwards somersaults, cartwheels and the splits randomly. I also noticed Ray and Tala watching as Ozuma was in the middle of us doing break dancing type things. Flips as a bonus.


Wild cats sing along

Yeah, you really got it goin' on

Wild cats in the house

Everybody say it now

Wild cats everywhere

Wave your hands up in the air

That's the way we do it

Let's get to it

Time to show the world


We're all in this together

Once we know

That we are

We're all stars

And we see that


We're all in this together

And it shows

When we stand

Hand in hand

Make our dreams come true

We're all in this together

When we reach

We can fly

Know inside

We can make it

We're all in this together

Once we see

There's a chance

That we have

And we take it

Wild cats everywhere

Wave your hands up in the air

That's the way we do it

Let's get to it

Come on everyone!


The song ended in time and I laughed lightly as the crowds cheered. Ray came over and sung an arm around me waist. He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the temple. He then proceeded to whisper something in my ear.

"When this is done, marry me……."


Well Folks thats about it...the finale...shitty chapter...and music from High School Musical...a bonus for us here on my account...XD Also No Epilogue...BUT message should you want another story in Beyblade as a request...be happy to...The reason this was so totally late is because it's a really important year in school and I have to work really ard otherwise I fuck up the rest of my life...so yeah...Bye Guys

-GreenRussian