Chapter 257: Graduation Party Part 4
Disclaimer: I don't own Disney. I made my own translation to the song Dos Oruguitas from the Pixar Film Encanto. It's my own translation so it may NOT be perfect. I'm Colombian and the English translation that was provided wasn't 100% accurate which is understandable because they have to cut down translation to go along with the tune of the song. I put my own translation first in parenthesis then the official English translation in a slash Ex. { su propio futuro ( your own future/ the way to tomorrow )}. Encanto hold a very dear place in my heart, so I guess that's why I decided to show my understanding of the lyrics.
I know making the music a musical random and out of nowhere. I am trying to be creative, and I understand its not everyone's cup of tea. I hope y'all like this chapter.
I asked Bella, "do you think Charlie is going to let you ride them?"
She and I glanced at where Charlie was. I guess Charlie drank a little too much, because he was past out drunk alongside Billy.
Bella smirked, "well, I think this is my only chance."
She asked Sam and Jacob, "can I race with Alegria first before Charlie wakes up?"
Sam shrugged and Jacob replied, "yeah."
Bet. Bella got on her bike, and I got on Jacobs. I adjusted myself to get comfortable with his bike. I tried to feel for the gas, check the brakes, and see how his bike sounds. It sounds really nice. Bella simply got on and turned hers on.
Jacob was between me and Bella. the guys were on my side, betting who is going to win and for how much. Jacob explained, "you see where the street ends and it becomes a dirt road? That's where ending point, then come back, and we'll see who wins."
I nodded, as Sam placed the helmet for me. He gave me quick kiss on the lips, and he said with a smile, "don't overdo it, kay?"
I laughed lightly, "no need to worry, Sam. This will be a piece of cake."
Sam had a small smile while he crossed his arms, watching me with a proud look in his eyes. Jacob counted down from 3 to 1, and when he shouted 1, both Bella and I took off. I didn't take immediately with full force. I wanted to wait to build some momentum and first get used to being in Jake's bike. I see that Bella speeding ahead of me. Once we were getting closer to end point where we got swerve around. I slow down, but Bella didn't.
This is my opportunity. Because Bella swerve too quickly, she momentarily lost control of her bike and she was shaking. I swerve smoothing and then took this chance to increase my speed. It was an easy win.
I was the first to make it back. When I slowed down and parked Jake's bike. The guys were hollering and cheering for me. They were passing around money with who owed and who lost. It was amusing to watch. Eventually, I saw that Bella caught up to and parked her bike. Through the helmet, I could see her pouting. Jacob was laughing, trying to make her feel better, but Bella wasn't having it.
I took my helmet out, and Sam immediately pulled me into a hug. I laughed and hugged Sam back. I said giggling, "You see. I told ya I can do it and there wasn't anything to be worried about."
Sam was chuckling lowly, "it wasn't that I doubted you. I knew you would fine, but it still made my wolf uneasy regardless.
I hummed. Then, I heard Charlie shouting "ISABELLA MARIE SWAN."
Everyone froze and paused as Charlie angrily approached us. He was frowning with his mustache was twitching. Bella cowered as she quickly hands over the helmet to Jake.
Uh oh. I think with all the commotion, it woke up Charlie from his slumber.
Bella stuttered, "d-dad. I can explain."
Charlie was huffing out of frustration with his arms crossed in disappointment, "what did I tell you about riding those damn bikes?"
Bella whined, "dad. How come Jake can ride a bike and I can't? He was the one who taught me, so I know what I am doing."
Charlie said angrily, "that's between him and his father. With me, I don't tolerate it. We are leaving now, Isabella. No buts."
Bella's jaw dropped and she closed her mouth. She was gritting her teeth and she glared at Charlie for a moment before looking away from him. I thought she was going to argue back, but she didn't say anything. She simply walked quietly behind Charlie, as she got on her red truck and Charlie went to sit on the passenger seat. I guess Charlie didn't want to drive while he was under the influence.
The moment they left, Paul shouted, "now that they are gone, let's drink!"
Sam asked me, "do you still want to race Jake?"
I said, "with Bella leaving, I don't feel like racing now. We can do it at another time."
Jake smiled cheekily, "another time. Now I know what I am dealing with. I'll make sure to prepare myself."
The guys howled as Paul and Jared ran to Sam's truck to pull out coolers filled with beer and alcohol. I saw Quil pulling out musical instruments, so I guess we gonna play some music as we drink. I guess this is something that they wanted to do for their party. It is their party, so they can do whatever want. However, I am looking forward to what they are going to do.
We all went back to the bonfire. I pulled out a chair with Kim, sat down with her and watch as the guys were singing in their native tongues. It was fun to watch. Even though I had no idea of what they were saying, they wanted to feel part of singing, so they gave me a drum to beat along the rhythm of their music. At the same time, I would sip on a cup of moonshine whenever my throat starts getting parched from the humming and my poor attempt singing in their native language.
They slowly stop singing. Jake and Jared looked at each other then to me. Jared then looks at Sam for some type of silent confirmation, and Sam eventually nodded.
Jared turns to me and asked, " hey Ale, do you have any songs to sing for us?"
I felt my mind was foggy from the consumption of the moonshine, so I didn't catch on the silent communication those three were having. When Jared first asked me, I was in shock then I started feeling a bit shy.
I said hesitantly, "hmm. I do know some songs, but some of them are in Spanish…"
Sam came up next to me. He got down on his knees, so I would be facing him. I turned to Sam nervously, and he gave me an encouraging smile. He said, "go ahead and sing to your heart's content..You have been more than patient with following along with our songs. Show us your culture."
With growing confidence, I grinned, "alright."
I got up and asked Sam, "go bring a white table, fold it and leave it on the ground. I want to stand over it."
Sam was confused, but he still did what I asked. He brought the white table and put it in front of me. Jared handed me over the guitar, and I went on top of white table. I adjusted the strings on the guitar, and once I felt like it was ready and cleared my throat.
I started playing few notes on the guitar. I am going to play Poco Loco from the Disney movie Coco.
What color is the sky
¡Ay, mi amor! ¡Ay, mi amor!
Paul whistled and I heard few of them oohing.
You tell me that it's red
¡Ay, mi amor! ¡Ay, mi amor!
Where should I put my shoes
¡Ay, mi amor! ¡Ay, mi amor!
You say put them on your head
¡Ay, mi amor! ¡Ay, mi amor!
I paused and I started to tap on the table. Even though I didn't have the proper shoes, I tried to imitate the tapping beat with the music. I wouldn't been able to do it on sand.
You make me
Un poco loco
Un poquititito loco
The way you keep me guessing
I'm nodding and I'm yessing
I'll count it as a blessing
That I'm only
Un poco loco
The loco that you make me
It is just un poco crazy
I took this chance to display my dancing skills. The Seth, Quil, Jacob, Paul, Jared, and Sam were dancing all around the table, trying to follow along the song. I couldn't help but smile, seeing how surprised Sam was to see the pack dancing around me. I feel like I was alive.
The sense that you're not making
The liberties you're taking
Leaves my cabeza shaking
You are just
Un poco loco
Un poquititi-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-to loco
When I stopped, I was panting. My face was covered in sweat and red from dancing and singing at the same time. It's been a long time since I danced and sung. I ..haven't done since I came to this reality. I learned these songs whenever I would participate Hispanic cultural festivals around H-Town. Even though I clearly am not Mexican, I learned the dances and how to play the music along with my Mexican friends back in Houston, so that we could still show the Hispanic culture to the people. I also learned how to play the guitar for Dos Oruguitas from Pixar movie Encanto and Remember Me from Coco as well. It's sad that the pack won't see the movies until decades later.
Jared was hollering, "show us some more, Alpha Female."
I laughed as Seth and Quil were pleading as well. I put my hands up while leaning the guitar in my hand and said, "okay, okay..next songs I am going to play is Dos Oruguitas. It's more of a Colombian song. The next one is still Mexican, but…it's a song that I can really relate to."
My eyes start to tear up a bit. I didn't think I would open up today since it is the party for Quil, Jake and Embry, but I don't know I would have the courage again to bring it up. Either now or never. Who would've thought that today would be the day where I talk about who I really am to the pack. I knew Sam already did it through the pack mind, and the pack haven't brought it up because they were waiting for me to bring it up.
Dos oruguitas enamoradas ( two little caterpillars in love and yearning)
Pasan sus noches y madrugadas (spend every evening and morning learning together)
Llenas de hambre ( full from hunger/ their hunger burning)
Siguen andando y navegando un mundo (they go and navigate a world)
Que cambia y sigue cambiando ( a world that keeps turning and never stops turning)
Navegando un mundo (navigating the world)
Que cambia y sigue cambiando ( a world that keeps turning and never stops turning)
Dos oruguitas paran el viento ( two little caterpillars against the storm/weather)
Mientras se abrazan con sentimiento (they hold onto each other dearly)
Siguen creciendo, no saben cuándo (they keep growing, with no way of knowing)
Buscar algún rincon (they search for a shelter)
El tiempo sigue cambiando ( time keeps on changing)
Inseparables son ( they were inseparables)
El tiempo sigue cambiando (time keeps on changing)
Ay, oruguitas, no se aguanten más ( ah little caterpillars, don't hold on anymore)
Hay que crecer aparte y Volver ( you have to grow, fall apart and come back together/reunite)
Hacia adelante seguirás ( Miracles/wonders awaits for you)
Vienen milagros, vienen crisálidas (Here comes the miracles, here comes the chrysalis)
Hay que partir y construir su propio future ( you have to let go and go construct your own future/
Ay, oruguitas, no se aguanten más (ay little caterpillars, don't hold on anymore)
Hay que crecer aparte y Volver (you have to grow, fall apart and reunite/come back together)
Hacia adelante seguirás ( wonders awaits you)
Vienen milagros, vienen crisálidas ( here comes the miracles, here comes the chrysalis)
Hay que partir y construir su propio future (you have to let go and go construct your own future)
Dos oruguitas desorientadas ( two little caterpillars disoriented)
En dos capullos bien abrigadas ( in two protected cocoons/ cocooned and waiting)
Con sueños nuevos ( with new dreams)
Ya solo falta hacer lo necesario ( only thing left to do is the necessary)
En el mundo que sigue cambiando ( in a world that keeps on changing)
Tumbando sus paredes (the walls are coming down/ so let the walls come down)
Ahí viene nuestro Milagro (here comes our miracles)
Nuestro Milagro (our miracles/never stop changing)
Nuestro Milagro (our miracles/never stop changing)
Nuestro Milagro (our miracles/ never stop changing)
Ay, mariposas, no se aguanten más (ah butterflies, dont hold on anymore)
Hay que crecer aparte y Volver (you have to grow, fall apart, and come back together/ reunite)
Hacia adelante seguirás ( here comes the wonders/ wonders surround you)
Ya son milagros, rompiendo crisálidas ( you are the miracles, breaking out from the chrysalis)
Hay que volar, hay que encontrar ( go fly and find / to fly apart, to reunite)
Su propio future ( your own future/ fly till you find your way to tomorrow)
Ay mariposas, no se aguanten más (ah butterflies, don't hold on anymore/ don't hold on too tight)
Hay que crecer aparte y Volver ( you need to grow, fall apart, and come back together/reunite)
Hacia adelante seguirás ( here comes the wonders)
Ya son milagros, rompiendo crisálidas (you are the miracles, breaking out of the chrysalis)
Hay que volar, hay que encontrar (go fly and find)
Su propio future (your own future/ fly till you find your way to tomorrow)
Ay mariposas, no se aguanten más ( ah butterflies, don't hold on anymore/ don't hold on too tight)
Hay que crecer aparte y Volver ( you need to grow, fall apart, and come back together/ reunite)
Hacia adelante seguirás (here comes the wonders/ wonders surrounds you)
Ya son milagros, rompiendo crisálidas ( you are the miracles, breaking out of the chrysalis)
Hay que volar, hay que encontrar (go fly and find)
Su propio future ( your own future/ fly til you find your way to tomorrow)
When I sang this song, I had my eyes closed, and for the last stanza of the song, I finally opened my eyes and sang the last part to Sam. Sam was touched. I could feel it through the imprint bond. The guys including Kim were applauding me. I took a deep breath and sang the last song, Remember Me that I wanted to sing to the pack and..to my friends in my own reality that I won't be able to meet until I die.
Remember me
Though I have to say goodbye
Remember me
Don't let it make you cry
For even if I'm far away I hold you in my heart
I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart
Remember me
Though I have to travel far
Remember me
Each time you hear a sad guitar
Know that I'm with you the only way that I can be
Until you're in my arms again
Remember me
I broke down after I sang the last song. Even though I'll never see my friends again until I die, I hope that…whatever they are doing..they remember me..they think of me and not forget about me as I had never forgotten me. Where I came from is part of me, and I can't change that nor pretend it wasn't there.
Sam came to hug me as I started to cry in his arms. He was purring lowly. Slowly, one by one I felt the guys all started crowd around me in a huge big hug.
I babbled, "it's hard when I think about everything that I lost before I got here. It's hard to know that everyone that I was left behind would never be able to see how I live my life here. They won't meet my children, grow old with me, and make memories with me…"
Everyone was quietly listening to me. I said crying even more harder, "e-even though I had lsot so much…I also gained so much more. I had gain a lover, a family, friends, people who care about and want to see me happy. If I ever had a chance to go back to my reality, I w-won't be able to leave yall behind. All of yall are part me."
I heard some crying from Kim in the distance. Once I stopped crying and calmed down, Seth was the first one to speak. He said softly, "when..Sam first told us..we all were shocked…We didn't know how to process it. It's not like we reject you or don't want you. You Ale are the only Alpha Female we ever came to know. No matter what happens you are pack and pack stays together."
Embry said, "yeah. You have done so much for the pack when you didn't need to. You didn't come here out of your own volition and yet, you still try to take care of us and help the pack. You even helped me to know that I have a brother in the pack."
There were some murmurs of agreement. Jake said, "I remember how you first when you came here..and yet you still went out of your way to talk sense to me and you were the one who finally got through to me. I was able to realize my own worth and see that..I was..too obsessed with Bella and when I was finally able to let her go, I was able to see that I didn't like who I was becoming and now, I'm doing better thanks to you.
Jared said, "you even saved my pup's and Kim's life if it wasn't for you. You helped us to finally get rid of that red-headed leech. More lives could've died."
Paul said next, "you also knock some sense to council so that we would be able to finally tell our families about what we are now and we have been really doing..the secrets were slowly killing the pack and we didn't realize that on our own.."
Man. They make me wanna cry more for their words. I don't know what to say in response to that.
Sam said lastly, "that's why we love you. We accept you for all of who you are just as you have accepted all of us."
I heard multiples "yeah."
I leaned against Sam in the chest. I was physically and mentally tired. Sam picked up my tiredness and said to the pack, "I think me and Ale will go back home for now. She's getting tired."
I looked back and the pack had stopped hugging all of us. Quil, Embry, and Jacob were looking at each other to see what to do next.
I heard Jared said, "I'll do the same too. It's getting pretty late for Kim, Amelia and I."
I said, "okay. Let me go clean up."
I was stopped by Jacob and Sam. I looked at them confused. Sam growled lowly at Jake and Jake stepped back from Sam. Sam said softly to me, "don't worry about it honey. Let us the guys take care of it. You did enough today, honey. Let me take you back to the car, and get some sleep."
I nodded tiredly as I muttered, "congrats again guys. I'm happy that y'all graduated high school."
Embry, Quil and Jacob gave me a genuine smile before Sam picked me up bridal style and walked away from everyone.
That night, I slept immediately once I got into the car. I didn't notice it when Sam took me in the house and put me to bed along with him. I also had a nice dream of seeing two little boys running around in the house.
Author's Note:
So, how was this chapter? It was long due to the lyrics. I am debating whether to wrap up the story, so go through the breaking dawn part. I'll see. Even though I made a new story, I will try to finish this one as well.
Enjoy!
