We're Not Gonna Take It
Everyone stared at the two porcupines making their way towards Ash. The woman ran over to hug her but only connected when Ash moved out of the way, glaring at her. She looked at the teen, "Ash...what's wrong baby?"
"Why are you getting so defensive and aggressive? We're your parents," the man said.
Everyone looked at Ash, seeing her getting madder by the second. "How dare you. You abandoned me when I was five years old. You left me to die on the side of the road," she choked out.
"That was just to toughen you up to get you ready for the outside world. We love you Ash," the man said.
"You don't just abandon your daughter when she's five years old! I don't care how you think that's right! You two only came back after you saw that I made something of myself. You only contacted me after you saw me and my friends live on air! You don't deserve to call yourselves my parents!" she yelled, glaring at them.
They, in turn, glared at her. The woman pointed a finger at her, "That's it young lady. You're grounded."
Ash smirked at her, "You can't ground me. I don't live under your roof and I was emancipated as a minor. You so much as try to do anything to me, I could have you arrested. So, choose your words and actions wisely."
"Ash, really, this is ridiculous. Just come with us and we can talk this over as a family," the man said, trying to grab her hand. His hand was caught by Johnny's. He looked up at the gorilla with disgust, "What are you doing? Get your hands off of me."
"I believe Ash has made her point crystal clear. You two are nothing to 'er. You need to leave," he said.
"And who do you think you are?" the woman said.
Johnny glanced at Ash before looking at them, "I'm her boyfriend. She told me all about your betrayal and what you did to her. I'm not about to sit back and let you do anything else to hurt her. I will hurt you if necessary."
The man smirked, "You with what army?"
The other singers stood beside him, glaring at the two. Johnny's father picked Ash up and set her on his shoulder before glaring down at them, "This is one fight you two won't win."
They looked at everyone then looked back at Ash. The man asked, "Gonna have someone else fight your battles for you?"
Ash stepped forward, "No. I'm done hiding behind others. No one will fight my battles. We will all fight the war against people like you that treat others like dirt. I won't stand for you to do this to me anymore! My friends are my family! You two are nothing more than a distant memory."
"What are you going to do?" the woman asked, looking around at all the glares they were receiving.
Instead of answering, Ash stomped her foot on the stage twice and clapped. She repeated the action a couple of times until everyone on stage was doing the same thing. She glared at the couple as they looked at her. She then started singing, her voice carrying throughout the theater.
Buddy you're a boy make a big noice
Playin' in the streets gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'
We will, we will rock you
She stomped twice then clapped and everyone started singing.
We will, we will rock you
Ash:
Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shoutin' in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on your face
You big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place
Singin'
All:
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
Ash:
Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make you some peace some day
You got mud on your face
You big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place
Singin'
All:
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
The two had started backing up from the stage, looking at everyone. They looked to Ash once more, who wasn't finished singing, not by a long shot. This time, however, she sang a different song.
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
She heard a whistle and looked to see Buster holding her electric guitar. He grinned and tossed it to her. She caught it and immediately started playing it.
We've got the right to choose it
There ain't no way we'll lost it
This is our life, this is our song
We'll fight the powers that be just
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
You don't know us, you don't belong
Soon they all began singing the chorus with her.
All:
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
Ash:
Oh you're so condescending
Your gall is never ending
We don't want nothin', not a thing from you
Your life is trite and jaded
Boring and confiscated
If that's your best, your best won't do
Oh Oh
We're right (yeah)
We're free (yeah)
We'll fight (yeah)
You'll see (yeah)
All:
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
No way
Ash stopped singing and played the solo on her guitar flawlessly, reminding everyone why she was the rockstar princess. Her fingers glided across the strings as she played the song she knew by heart. The contestants were moving to the beat and stood beside her proudly as she stood up for herself.
Oh Oh
We're right (yeah)
We're free (yeah)
We'll fight (yeah)
You'll see (yeah)
Ash stopped playing and started clapping, encouraging everyone to do the same as they sang once more.
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
She started up playing again, glaring at them once more, seeing them close to the door.
All:
Oh we're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
Oh we're not gonna take it anymore
Ash:
Just you try and make us
All:
We're not gonna take it
Ash:
Come on!
All:
No, we ain't gonna take it
Ash:
You're all worthless and weak
All:
We're not gonna take it anymore
Ash:
Now drop and give me twenty
All:
We're not gonna take it
Ash:
Oh pledge pin
All:
No, we ain't gonna take it
Ash:
Oh you and your uniform
All:
We're not gonna take it anymore
They all stopped when they saw them about to leave. They turned around to look at her once more, only to see the look of disgust and hatred in her eyes. They left without another word. Once they were gone, the audience erupted into cheering an applause as Ash and everyone took a deep breath, having just sang two songs in a row. She turned to everyone and smiled, "Thank you for having my back everyone. You truly are the best family I could have ever asked for." They had a bit of a group hug before Johnny pulled her close to him. She smiled at him then pulled him down by the lapels of his jacket and kissed him. When they pulled back, they smiled and leaned their foreheads together. The craziness they had experienced over the past few days brought them closer together than ever. They wouldn't have changed anything, because everything was perfect when they were together.
Applause sounded throughout the theater as the contestants bowed, having given a mind-blowing performance.
They all knew, no matter what, they would always be a family. They would be able to lean on each other for support and deal with life together. Nothing could tear them apart now that they were all close. They were all together, and that's what mattered to them.
Ash leaned against Johnny and smiled, holding his hand in hers. She had one more song inside of her that wanted to share. She looked at Buster, "Moon...do you care if I sing one more?"
"Really? One more? Not tired yet?"
She smiled, "It's for someone special." She looked toward Johnny as she said that.
Buster smiled and nodded, "Sure."
Ash smiled and looked at Johnny.
"You're gonna sing again?" he asked.
"Yes...but this time...I'm going to sing to you."