HotXbun: I am so sorry that it has been over FIVE MONTHS since I last updated! I was busy with other stories.
Time for the semi final round!
I also realized that I did not do a previously for the last 'episode!' Sorry about that!
Disclaimer: I do not own Make it pop, Avatar The Last Airbender or Descendants.
Previously on Make It Pop
"Who are we going up against next?"
"A group called 'The Bad Boys.'"
"Great. Another boy band."
"Well well well. How cute. A sweet, little pop band."
"And you are?"
"We're the Bad Boys."
"Oh. So your the band with the ridiculous name."
"Our name is ridiculous? What does XO-IQ even mean?"
"At least it's original. The Bad Boys? Like every other boy band has that name."
"You watch your mouth!"
"Who are you?
"I'm the boyfriend. Now leave...before I make you."
"Thanks Linc. I wish I was as bad butt as you instead of being 'cute.'"
"What's wrong with being cute?"
"Nothing, but I don't want people think that's all we're capable of. I want to show people that we can be tough too!"
"Well then, show them."
"The band going to the semi finals is...XO-IQ!"
"Semi finals here we come!"
Episode 9 Corki the Violinist [Make It Pop Extra: Looks like we're getting Corki Violist action in this chapter!]
The Next Day
XO-IQ were looking at the board.
"Who are we going up against next", Sun Hi asked.
Corki looked at the board...and gasped.
"Ō, wo dehuà", she said in shock. "It's The Perfecters!" [Make It Pop Extra: The Perfecters?]
"The Perfecters", Jodi asked.
"I know", Sun Hi said before glaring at Caleb. "Caleb! Why didn't you pick that for our band name?!"
"I thought XO-IQ sounded cool", Caleb replied.
"Come on", Corki commanded. "Let's go see The Perfecters in action!"
Five Minutes Later
XO-IQ watched The Perfecters perform from the door.
They were playing a strong classical piece with the violinist at the center.
"Wow", Corki said in awe. "Their violinist is amazing! If only I could play like that!"
"You an amazing violinist Corki", Jared stated.
"Not as amazing as that", Corki stated. "I need to be perfect if I want to be like them!"
Everybody looked at each other in dread.
This would not end well.
One Hour Later
XO-IQ were about to rehearse.
"Let's go", Sun Hi said.
With that XO-IQ performed 'A Thousand Years.' [Make It Pop Extra: This song was first used in 'episode' 4.]
"What do you guys think", Corki asked.
"I don't know", Sun Hi replied. "I love this song, but the violin is just so slow and simple."
"How about we do Something Wild", Jodi asked. "The song. Not actually something wild."
"I don't know", Corki asked.
"Oh come on", Jodi pleaded. "That song will definitely show off your violinist skills."
With that Corki thought for a moment.
"Okay", she said. "I'll do it! But I should probably rehearse my violin a bit."
"Rehearse", Jodi asked in confusion. "You know that song inside out Corki."
"I Just want to rehearse it one more time."
One Hour Later
Corki was still rehearsing the song!
Her hands were beginning to hurt...but she was still going! [Make It Pop Extra: Corki!]
Jared saw her and ran into the room.
"Corki", he said in concern. "Are you still rehearsing?"
Corki just nodded.
"Why", Jared asked. "Why are you putting yourself through all this?"
"Don't you get it", Corki asked angrily. "The Perfecters violinist is...well that! Perfect!"
"Nobody's perfect Corki", Jared stated. "Not even me." [Make It Pop Extra: Jared!]
Corki just glared at Jared.
"The point is", he said changing the subject. "Nobody's perfect. So why are you trying to be?"
"I don't know", Corki said as she dropped her arms. "I haven't really been able to play the violin as much since I joined the band. I'm worried my skills aren't as good as they used to be."
"Are you kidding me", Jared asked.
"I never kid Jared", Corki stated.
"Corki", Jared started. "Being in the band hasn't decreased your violinist skills. In fact, I think it has improved your skills."
"How", Corki asked.
"You're expanding your horizons", Jared pointed out. "You're no longer just playing classical music."
"Huh", Corki said. "I never thought of it like that."
"So are you gonna stop worrying so much", Jared asked.
Corki looked down at her violin before answering.
"Yes."
One Hour Later
The Perfecters were performing while XO-IQ watched.
Sun Hi was wearing a baby pink, sleeveless top; light blue jeans and black, zip up ankle boots with sight heels. [Make It Pop Extra: This outfit gets inspiration from the outfit Lindsey Sterling wore in the Something Wild music video.]
Her hair was straight and loose and she was wearing a baby pink cap.
Her nails were painted baby pink and she had a baby pink heart shaped sticker on her cheek.
Jodi wore the same outfit but with a turquoise vest, turquoise nail polish and a black beanie.
Corki was wearing the same outfit but with a royal blue vest, royal blue nail polish and royal blue newsboy cap.
Caleb was wearing a white, short sleeved shirt with a light green dragon on it; blue jeans; light green sneakers with white laces, white tips and white soles and light green headphones around his neck.
The male backup dancers wore the same outfit as Caleb but with white vests.
The female backup dancers wore white, knee length, sleeved skater dresses over black tights under black ankle boots.
Their hair were tied into buns.
The Perfecters finished their performance...and everybody broke out into wide applause!
This caused Corki to gulp.
The Perfecters then walked passed XO-IQ.
"Good luck", one of them said.
"Thanks", Corki said.
Jared then walked up to her and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Hey", he started. "You've got this."
"Thanks", Corki said.
"Up next is XO-IQ!"
With that XO-IQ walked onto the stage.
They performed Something Wild with Corki's violin being the main focus.
When the song ended...everybody broke out into loud applause!
Jared was cheering the loudest. [Make It Pop Extra: Awwww!]
XO-IQ smiled before bowing.
The Perfecters then walked onto the stage.
The violinist then walked up to Corki.
"That was some marvelous violin!"
"Really", the violinist replied before looking at the rest of the band. "You should be very lucky to have such a talented girl in your band."
"What about me", Sun Hi asked.
"You were quite talented too", the violinist replied.
"But of course", Sun Hi said before flipping her hair.
Her band then pulled her back as the violinist walked back to his.
"Alright", Nick Cannon said as he ran onto the stage. "Both of these bands were great! But only one can go to the finals! And that band is...XO-IQ!"
With that XO-IQ cheered before hugging each other.
They then shook hands with the other team.
"Tomorrow, XO-IQ will go against The It Girls in the ultimate show down!"
"We can take them", Sun Hi said before looking at said band...who were watching XO-IQ from the side of the stage.
Can we?
HotXbun: Oh boy! Things are heating up!
Challenge: Tell me what song you want XO-IQ to perform in the finals.
My Answer: I have an idea, but I want to hear what you guys think.