Chapter 5: Pretend that they're dead
(Disclaimer! I own nothing of Korra)
Korra and her band were performing another song and Korra was in front.
"Knock them dead, babe," said Asami.
Korra winked at her.
Bolin counted down and they started playing.
Using the moves that Zoe taught her, she moved around the stage.
The audience was starting to get into the performance.
"That's our Korra for you," said Asami as she continued to play.
Pretend we're dead by L7
Korra: What's up with what's going down
In every city, in every town
Cramping styles is the plan
They've got us in the palm of every hand
When we pretend that we're dead
When we pretend that we're dead
They can't hear a word we've said
When we pretend that we're dead
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Turn the tables with our unity
They neither moral nor majority
Wake up and smell the coffee
Or just say no to individuality
When we pretend that we're dead
(Pretend that we're dead)
When we pretend that we're dead
(Pretend that we're dead)
They can't hear a word we've said
(Pretend that we're dead)
When we pretend that we're dead
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
When we pretend that we're dead
(Pretend that we're dead)
When we pretend that we're dead
(Pretend that we're dead)
They can't hear a word we've said
(Pretend that we're dead)
When we pretend that we're dead...
Asami joined Korra at the front mic as they continued to play.
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Korra and Asami: Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Dead...
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Dead...
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Dead...
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Dead...
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
Dead...
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Dead...
(Pretend that we're dead)
The audience cheered.
After the song, they played an instrumental song by Chon called Bubble Dream.
"Looks like those lessons we gave them are paying off," said Zoe.
Marcus was getting annoyed.
"Those guys are trying to steal our status," he said.
"Hey cool it man," said Shelly, "You've been stingy ever since that bar fight."
"Eventually I might just kick them off the tour," said Marcus, "They're not at the level they need to be."
"Level has nothing to do with it," said Shelly, "I wasn't so good when I got invited to play with this band."
"Japanese musician's don't have the same level," said Marcus, "Especially lesbians."
"Drop it," said Shelly.
Marcus saw someone familiar in the pub.
"Shit," he said, "Its my ex."
"The big one?" asked Shelly.
"Yeah," said Marcus, "Elaine."
Later, Mako was walking with Zoe back to the hotel.
"We enjoyed watching you out there Mako," said Zoe.
"Thanks again for those private lessons," said Mako.
"Hey, there's one thing we wanna give you before you head back," said Zoe.
"What is it?" asked Mako.
Out of surprise Zoe kissed Mako on the lips.
He was at first surprised but then started to get into it.
Mako smiled.
"I enjoyed that," he said.
Zoe opened the door.
"If its alright with you, wanna come in?" she asked.
Waiting for a girl like you by Foreigner
Mako: So long, I've been looking too hard, I've been waiting too long
Sometimes I don't know what I will find, I only know it's a matter of time
Zoe: When you love someone, when you love someone
It feels so right, so warm and true, I need to know if you feel it too
Maybe I'm wrong, won't you tell me if I'm coming on too strong?
This heart of mine has been hurt before, this time I want to be sure
Mako: I've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
I've been waiting for a girl like you, your loving will survive
Zoe: I've been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a guy like you to come into my life
Mako: You're so good, when we make love it's understood
It's more than a touch or a word can say
Only in dreams could it be this way
Zoe: When you love someone, yeah, really love someone
Now, I know it's right, from the moment I wake up till deep in the night
Mako: There's nowhere on earth that I'd rather be
Zoe: …than holding you tenderly
Mako and Zoe: I've been waiting for a girl (guy) like you to come into my life
I've been waiting for a girl (guy) like you, your loving will survive
I've been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a girl (guy) like you to come into my life
A few minutes later, they were sleeping in the same bed.
The phone was ringing the next morning.
Zoe walked over and picked it up.
"Hello?" she said.
"Zoe its Marcus," said Marcus, "I think I've found a solution."
"What are you talking about?" asked Zoe dressing up.
Mako was still asleep.
"To get rid of The Tone Benders and get them kicked off the tour," said Marcus, "They just need one more violation in order to do so."
"Are you insane?" asked Zoe, "You can't do that to them! They're great musicians and all around great guys."
"I told you before about this," said Marcus, "They're not at the level they need to be to tour with us, and plus they have lesbians."
"What does that have to do with the music?" asked Zoe.
"It has a lot to do with it," said Marcus, "And they're trying to take our status as the best rock band."
His ex, Elaine was watching from a window.
"This is some juicy information," she said.
"Look we can't discuss this right now," said Zoe, "We're bringing Mako to the usual spot for some musician practice skills."
"Look Zoe, I…." Marcus said before Zoe hung up.
Mako woke up.
"Everything ok Zo?" he asked.
"Nothing to worry about," said Zoe, "Its just our brother reminding us about the song selection and such."
"Oh, ok," said Mako, "So the usual spot tonight?"
"You bet," said Zoe, "We'll see you then."
Back at the main room, Mako opened the door to a room of grinning faces.
"Sooooooooo, how was it?" asked Opal.
"How was what?" asked Mako.
"Don't play dumb with us big boy," said Asami, "We know you spent the night at Zoe's."
Mako had a huge blush on his face.
"It was fun," said MAko.
"Tell us more," said Opal, "We wanna know this shit man!"
"Did you kiss her?" asked Korra.
"Did you get to play with her fun bags?" asked Bolin.
Opal looked down at her own chest.
"Opal what's wrong?" asked Bolin.
"Oh its nothing," said Opal, "I just need some air."
She walked outside.
Elaine knocked on Marcus' door.
He opened it and saw her.
"Ugh, what do you want?" asked Marcus.
"Its been a while," said Elaine.
"Yeah, since we broke up," said Marcus, "I have a lot to do today so goodbye."
"I thought you might wanna hear some juicy information about The Tone Benders," said Elaine.
He stopped.
"What kind of juicy information?" he asked.