A/N Hey guys! Here's chapter 5 of Eye of the Liepard ^_^ By the way, I changed my pen name to ShinyDragonair2 so don't be confused xD I probably won't change it again so yeah...
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Chapter Five: Broken Promises
I giggled, somehow he know how to make me laugh even at the darkest time. He was a good guy with a good heart, he just didn't talk much.
"They sparkle just like diamonds in the moonlight."
"What do?" I asked, curious. We were seated on a hill, gazing up at the stars. He told me it was something he enjoyed doing, if not the only thing.
"Hm?" he replied, as if I cut him off his thoughts. "Nothing. Nevermind."
"You're the best! You saved mummy!" I said, grinning. I was meant to be in a cell at that time, but he had snuck me out to show me something. It was the stars, and he said he could never get enough of gazing at them.
"Hmph, yeah- Oh?"
He was cut off by me, I hugged him but he didn't hug back.
"What, have you never had a hug before?" I asked, my arms still wrapped around him. He was warm.
He looked away, his eyes narrowing. "No. My parents died when I was a baby, I had no one to care," he replied, monotone.
I felt empathy as the same thing happened to my father. Well, I didn't know what happened. All I know is that he disappeared after I was born.
I shot him a huge grin. "It's alright, you have me from now on!" We were still in the one-sided hug position.
He looked surprised, his eyes wide open. Slowly he put his arms around me. "No, you have to leave," he said, leaning his chin on my head, "you still have your mother."
My grin grew even wider, as I released my plan. "You can come with me! We'll go together and live with Mummy!"
He smiled. He actually smiled. "W-would I be able to?"
I nodded.
"Thank you."
We were both happy, what we didn't know was that only one of us would be free.
The dream changed, swirling into a completely different environment and time.
I ran, as fast as I could. Then, I noticed he wasn't beside me. I turned back, my eyes wide.
"Run!" he shouted from inside the building. "Just run!"
"No! Come with me!" I screamed. Behind me, my three friends were in tears as well. Three other boys were calling out to them to go as well, I wasn't really paying attention to them.
"Go! They're com-" He was cut off as he was shot in the shoulder by someone from behind. He was merely nine years old, yet he didn't fully collapse straight away. He fell onto his knees and said quietly: "I'll see you soon." Then he collapsed.
I screamed.
In the morning when everyone had woken up, Eye of the Liepard were in the practise room, rehearsing the song they would be performing that night.
"Guys, that was great!" May said as the music stopped, the four finishing their routine.
Leaf smiled, nodding. She walked over to the side, taking a sip from her water bottle. "Yeah, it was."
Everyone was quite happy, the members of Ghost of the Night and Eye of the Liepard had bonded over the week. It seemed like nothing could go wrong.
Suddenly, as if on cue, The Candies came barging in. Melody glared at them. "Get out, we need to use the electric guitars."
Misty shot the glare back, five times harder. "Who the hell do you think you are? We were here first, get out!"
Dawn was fuming just like Misty, The Candies had gotten on the last of her nerves over the past week. Her and May had beaten Brianna and Ursula in a double battle but they still didn't lay off.
Megan snorted. "We're better than you, so go." She waved her hand, flicking it dismissively.
Misty and Leaf had had enough and were more the violent type. The two charged for Megan and Melody, fists raised just as Ghost of the Night walked in.
Gary ran in front of Megan before Leaf could punch her and restrained her. "Woah, Leaf calm down!"
Leaf growled, kicking and yelling. "No! Let me go!" She tried fighting him off, but to her surprise, his strength didn't budge. "Gary, she deserves it, let me go!"
Gary glared at the retaliating brunette. "What has she done to you? Seriously! Stop being such a drama queen!"
Leaf's eyes widened as a wave of anger, betrayal and unfairness washed over her. She punched him off and stormed out, sparkling tears flying off her face. On the way out, she violently elbowed Megan in the ribs, giving her a feeling of satisfaction.
Drew raised his eyebrows and let out a low whistle, breaking the silence. "Dude, that was a dog move."
Misty started growling and ran at Gary, fist raised. She would've punched him, he was caught off guard because he was thinking about what he'd done, but Ash saved him by catching Misty's fist in his palm skilfully.
Ash shook his head, letting go of her hand. "Misty, violence isn't the answer. Go and help out Leaf." He knew he was being hypocritical because he was an assassin but what she didn't know wouldn't hurt her.
Misty was staring at him, shocked. How does he do that? He can just catch my palm like that? What's with the lightning fast reflexes... weird. But he's right, I have to help Leaf.
The green-eyed ginger ran out to find Leaf, giving one last death glare to The Candies. She left just as May and Dawn started raging at The Candies, Drew and Paul restraining them.
Misty followed after Leaf, looking around for her everywhere. Finally, she found her friend outside by the pool. "Leaf! Hey, Leaf!"
Leaf turned around, sniffling. "What is it, Misty?"
Misty smiled sympathetically, taking a seat beside the brunette. "Here to help my best friend. I bet you Gary didn't mean that you know. He's probably-"
"Leaf!" Gary called out, running outside.
"-really sorry," Misty finished.
Gary approached Leaf, panting. She glared at him. "What do you want?"
"I'll give you guys some privacy," the red-head said, standing up. She shot Leaf one last look, and then turned to walk away.
He watched as the red-head left, and sighed. "I'm so sorry, Leaf. I don't know what came over me just then," he apologised.
She crossed her arms. "Well you should know. Give me one good reason why I should forgive you."
Gary smirked. "Because you love me."
Leaf glared and slapped him playfully on the shoulder. "I don't so that's not good enough."
He pouted. "But you do! Okay, I promise I won't pick Megan over you ever again. You're much more fun then her to be honest. And also how would your Espeon like it if she never saw Umbreon again?"
Leaf smirked arrogantly, it looked like a 'Drew' smirk. "Fine," she gave in. "But only because of Espeon and Umbreon."
Gary returned the smirk. "Nope, its because you love me." He hastily changed his answer after seeing the look on her face. "I was kidding!" He smiled, and held his hand out. "Friends?"
Leaf nodded, taking his hand. "Friends." Then, she sighed. "Promise that you wont pick the blonde weasel over me again?"
Gary nodded. "I promise."
Leaf and Gary walked back in to the practise room to see that it had turned into a catfight battle field.
Ursula was shouting at Dawn. "You wanna go me?!"
Dawn smirked, she knew she would win. She had done martial arts for self defence ever since the assassin attack. So had the other members of Eye of the Liepard.
"Of course," she said flicking her index finger, gesturing for Ursula to come closer.
Ursula growled and ran at her, Dawn swiftly ducked and dodged the punch. Dawn kicked her leg up and swung it down, pinning Ursula on the ground.
Paul raised his eyebrows, he was surprised that she had moved so swiftly, like a ninja or something. Martial Arts? Why? Hmph, she must have protective parents or something. Voices suddenly took over his minds for a split second, they sounded ever so familiar.
"You can come with me! We'll go together and live with Mummy!"
"W-would I be able to?"
"Of course! You saved her after all!"
"Thank you."
What the heck was that about? Seems so familiar though...
Later...
Dawn was nearly in tears, "I cant believe Brian died!" she wailed as the sad episode of Family Guy ended. Her and May were sitting in the huge living room by themselves watching T.V trying to calm their nerves about the performance that night.
May wasn't fazed as she never even watched Family Guy before. She shrugged. "Oh well."
Drew walked in, raising a brow. "Brian died?" He took a seat on a beanbag, stretching his legs out.
Dawn nodded sadly, pouting. "Mhmm. It sucks!" Dawn and Drew had become good friends over the week.
"So, August. Remember your challenge? Today you can prove to me that you can sing." He sniggered. "Or not."
May glared at him. "Oh, I'll prove to you alright."
"Well then, I'll be going-"
"Wait!" May exclaimed, blood rushing to her cheeks.
He turned around, smirking. "Yes, September?"
"Uhh... nothing... I'm leaving!" May stood up and left, her face flushed in embarrassment. Drew heard her shout from the hall. "And my names MAY!"
He chuckled, running a hand through his hair. He turned around to see Dawn making kissy faces.
Drew narrowed his eyes. "What? Stop doing that."
Dawn giggled. "Why don't you guys just get together already! I totally ship you two!"
He glared at her, blushing at the thought at the same time. "W-what? No!" Then, he smirked, regaining his composure. "I've seen the way you and Paul act. He's never talked that much to a girl before."
Then, it was Dawn's turn to blush. "Oh shut up, he doesn't say more than few words and 'Hn's."
Drew chuckled. "Exactly."
Dawn rolled her eyes. "Whatever, I'm gonna go help the girls get ready for tonight. We have to leave for the backstage soon! I'm so excited! See you later!" With that, she stood up and left.
Drew sighed as the bubbly bluenette left.
Making up a song every week and singing it. If only it was that easy.
Later that night, backstage...
Leaf waltzed out of the change room playfully. "So, how do I look?"
Dawn grinned, approving immediately. "Leaf! You look amazing!"
They were all wearing matching clothes, just different coloured tops. They had the same black, high-waised jeans with three sharp silver studs on each side near the pockets at the front. May's top was red, Dawn's was pink, Misty's was blue and Leaf's was green. They all wore the same studded pumps. All their makeup had already been done.
May began walking away, gesturing for the others to follow. "Lets go! We have to go and get our hair done!"
Professional hair stylists did Eye of the Liepard's hair, after all, Kalosian Idol was the most famous singing competition beating Kantese Idol, Johtese Idol, Hoennese Idol, Sinnohan Idol, and Unovian Idol in views.
After that, they went to the waiting room near the stage with all the other contestants, anxiously waiting for their turn.
"Misty! Good luck!" Ash called out while walking up to her.
Misty smiled back. "Thanks Ash. Same goes!" He looks so... good? she thought, looking at his outfit.
"Everyone! Welcome to Kalosian Idol 2013!" the contestants heard the MC announce. It was followed by wild cheers.
Dawn's insides were churning. This was the moment. Chill Dawn, Chill.
May nudged Dawn, whispering, "Nervous?"
The short girl nodded, agreeing. "Yeah. Kinda. I'm pumped though!"
The brunette smiled, her sapphire-blue eyes glinting. "Same! We're gonna rock with our song!"
Gary sighed, he knew their song was good enough to stay in for this week but go further? He doubted it.
"Oi, Gary, you okay?" Drew asked.
The auburn-haired assassin nodded, but then sighed."Yeahm just thinking. Qhat if we don't stay as long as the girls?"
Drew smirked, looking away. "We will. We're the best at everything, remember?"
Gary grinned and they fist-bumped. "You're right. And no one will vote us off because I'm amazing."
Drew rolled his eyes.
"Next up, Iris Dragonmark!"
Paul tapped his feet impatiently until it was their turn, he wanted to get it over with. Finally, he thought as their band's name was called.
Leaf watched as they headed out and started singing. He's actually pretty good.
Misty watched in shock. Ash looks so mature! And his voice... wow!
Dawn looked on in surprise. Paul looks like, like he actually enjoys singing! She internally face-palmed. Well obviously, why else would he be on this show?
May on the other hand, smirked. He thinks he's so good. I'll show him!
Ghost of the Night finished their performance, getting ear-splitting cheers, mostly from fan-girls.
They walked in, Gary and Drew smirking. Ursula walked up to Paul, smiling sweetly. "Hey Paul! You were good, you know."
Paul just brushed her past. "Hn."
Ursula frowned. Hmph, I doubt I'll ever get to him. If I can't get him, no one can!
A lady with an ear piece and a clipboard came into the room, calling Eye of the Liepard. The four girls got up, shooting each other excited glances.
As they walked out May nudged Drew saying something that only he would hear. "Watch how its done, Grass-head."
Drew smirked and watched her walk out before turning his attention to the huge screen.
"Amaze me."
"Here is, Eye of the Liepard!" Dexter called out as the girls walked onto the stage.
The lights dimmed and girls took their positions on the stage. As the music started, colourful spotlights were dancing around the stage.
(Wide Awake- Katy Perry)
They finished off with a striking pose and the crowd went wild. May slightly winced at the sound of cheers filling the stage. It was a standing ovation.
The MC walked on stage as the cheers calmed down. "Well, well, well! That was fantastic girls! Lets hear what the judges have to say."
Korrina stood up, grinning at the girls. "I knew you girls had something special in you ever since the auditions! I just knew it! That was amazing!"
Dawn smiled gratefully, bowing slightly. "Thank you so much."
Valerie, the next judge, smiled, her fairy-like eyes shining. "That was so heart-touching, like you were telling us your story. It was beautiful, I loved it."
Lastly, an old man stood up, smiling feebly. The girls recognised him as Ramos. "That nearly got in tears, girls! Outstanding performance with outstanding lyrics."
The girls said their thanks and bowed in perfect sync.
The crowd went wild again, the MC, Dexter trying to quieten them. "Well then, thanks for that performance girls! If you want them to stay in, vote Eye of the Liepard to the number shown on your screen!"
As Eye of the Liepard left the stage, entering the waiting room, The Candies did the opposite, leaving. Leaf and Megan eyed each other beadily, glaring.
"Break a leg!" the brunette called out sweetly as she walked past the tanned blonde. She meant it, quite literally.
The other brunette, May, approached Drew and smirked. "See, I told you I could sing."
"I never said you could sing," he shot back, returning the smirk.
"W-what? You just saw me out there, singing!"
The chartreuse-haired boy just shrugged. "I never said you were good at it. But you were pretty decent." Drew knew he was lying. He thought she was amazing out there, her voice was flawless and she looked amazing. However, his pride wouldn't let him admit that.
May folded her arms, rolling her eyes. She turned to gaze at the screen, it showed The Candies singing. As much as she hated to admit it, they were good. Really good.
"Hey, May!"
The said brunette took her blue eyes off the screen, turning around. "Yeah?" she said to Misty, who had called her.
"This is the last performance, gather your stuff, we're heading out for ice-cream."
May nodded, grinning at the plan. "Sure, I'll go get Leaf."
The auburn-haired assassin was seated on a couch, in the airing room with Megan. It was empty, nobody was there. He was sure Leaf had left, and they were only chatting anyway.
"Eye of the Liepard were so good, weren't they?" the short blonde cooed, smiling innocently. Her 'innocent' crystal blue eyes gazed at him.
He was about to reply, but Ash came rushing in. He skipped in cheerfully, a goofy smile on his face. "Hey Gary, let's go! You promised we'd have a battle when we get back!"
Gary hesitated, turning to look over at Megan. Her eyes looked lonely, sad. Like the puppy dog effect. He turned back to his cheerful friend, shaking his head. "I'm staying here with Megan. Battles can wait, Ash."
The raven-haired boy's face fell, as if the words drained his excitement out. "I'll just battle with Paul or Drew, then." He knew it wouldn't be the same, however. The two were long-time rivals in battling ever since they had received their first Pokemon.
He turned and walked away, the goofy grin long gone.
Gary felt like he had kicked a puppy, he turned down his best friend and a Pokémon battle. He really did want to go, but something stopped him. He turned back around to see Megan's face an inch away.
"Thanks, Gary, I appreciate it. But you could've gone with him, you know," she said, cocking her head slightly.
"Nah," Gary replied. "He's gone now, anyway." What am I doing?
"You're the best." She smiled, moving closer and closer until their lips came together.
Almost as if on cue, two people skipped into the room cheerfully. Unfortunately for Gary, it was May and Leaf.
The brunette with longer hair was grinning, obviously in a happy mood. "Hey, Gary, we're going to go get ice cream –" She stopped abruptly, taking in the sight in front of her.
The shocked assassin pulled off Megan quickly, stammering. "It- it's not what you think!"
May's mouth fell open in shock, and Leaf's cheerfulness was long gone. It was the opposite.
"You promised," she began, in a hushed tone. Her voice got louder as she glared at him. "You promised you wouldn't pick her over us!"
"She's the one who kissed me!" Gary retorted, not having anything else to say.
Ignoring him, Leaf carried on yelling. "You're the reason why Ash was so sad, you ignored your band mate and best friend for her," she continued, words pouring out of her mouth. "I've lost my trust in you."
May was watching in shock, she had never seen Leaf in such a state. Usually she handled her situations calmly, and occasionally violent.
Leaf whipped around to walk away, but then stopped and turned to Gary one last time.
"I already gave you a second chance, but you blew it. I was going to come get you to go for ice-cream with us." She narrowed her eyes, staring into his ones coldly. "If you show up now, I'll set my Lucario on you."
"Let's go, May," she said as she walked out, not looking back.
May followed Leaf out, but not before giving Gary a disappointed shake of her head.
Gritting his teeth, Gary stood up and left the room the other way. He even turn to look at Megan, let alone say bye to her.
I have to win back her trust. I'm an assassin, and I have a mission to complete.
A/N Phew, finally! This chapter is pretty short. Sorry about that xD
How was the flashback? It was extended and showed a bit more information. Dawn's getting hint of who Paul really is ;) Next is Misty's flashback dream and May's will be the last and longest.
I'm so cruel to Leaf. :( Don't worry, they'll make up. Some day. Not to soon. That part was kinda sad. But if you think that's sad just wait till the end! Gary went all assassin mode at the end xD!
Don't you just HATE The Candies?! I know, I wanna kill them as well.
Do you think the boys will succeed kidnapping the girls?
*The next update may take up to two weeks*
Review! They make me smile, and update faster xD