the full plot of my story is this: This is the story with music, fun, dancing, and love. The International Dance Crew Competition has once again come around. This year the competition will be held in Los Angeles, CA. Ten different countries out of one hundred and ninety five will compete for the chance to get a record deal, and fame. For the first time in ten years, the American's have qualified and the name of the group that was qualified if called LTD (Live To Dance). They will have to overcome struggles with each other, the other nine teams…and one member will have to struggle with her feelings with a member of another team…and her past with him.
Song: BOLD
Thoughts: Italic
Flashbacks: BOLD and Underline
Here is Chapter 2 of my story. Hope you enjoy it!!! :)
Chapter 2 ~ Introductions
The spotlight fell on Ryan Seacrest, "For the past two weeks, ten teams had been settling into their life here in LA and we are going to talk to them tonight about what their plans are to make to number one. This is the International Dance Competition."
The crowd screamed in excitement. After about two minutes, Ryan was standing on stage and all the stage lights were on him, "This is the International Dance Competition. This competition requires a lot. It requires strength, ability, talent, and dedication. But before we get to any of that, let's meet out judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, Mary Murphy, Adam Shankman, and all the way from Cuba…Benedict Muñoz."
The crowd applauded the judges and judges waved at the audience. Ryan turned to another camera, "After tonight, for the next six weeks…the teams that have made it will dance their way to fame. Now, let's listen to them sing a song from High School Musical 2: All For One! Take it away, guys!"
The band began to play and the audience cheered loudly. All the teams came out on stage, danced with each other and then went to where their team stood.
[Ireland ~ Steppintimes]
The summer that we wanted,
[Italy ~ 3Stylz]
Yeah, we finally got it!
[France ~ The J crew]
Now's the time we get to share
[Japan ~ Sensuous Seven]
Each day we'll be together
[Scotland ~ 2crew4u]
Now until forever,
[Canada ~ Dancers Divine]
So everybody, everywhere
[USA ~ LTD]
Let's take it to the beach
Take it there together
[Cuba ~ Show Stoppaz]
Let's celebrate today 'cause there'll never be another
[South Korea ~ DBSK]
We're stronger this time,
Been there for each other
[Australia ~ Funky Fresh Boyz & Gurlz]
Everything's just right
[All]
Everybody all for one,
A real summer has just begun!
Let's rock and roll and just let go,
Feel the rhythm of the drums
We're gonna have fun in the sun
Now that all the hard work, work is done!
Everybody, one for all and all for one!
All for one, one!
[Ireland ~ Steppintimes]
Summertime together,
[Italy ~ 3Stylz]
Now we're even closer
[France ~ The J crew]
That's the way it's meant to be
[Japan ~ Sensuous Seven]
Oh, we're just getting started
[Scotland ~ 2crew4u]
Come and join the party
[Canada ~ Dancers Divine]
You deserve it, same as me
[USA ~ LTD]
Let's take it to the beach
Take it together
[Cuba ~ Show Stoppaz]
Let's celebrate today 'cause there'll never be another
[South Korea ~ DBSK]
We're stronger this time,
Been there for each other
[Australia]
Everything's just right
Then, seventeen boys out of twenty four of them ran to the girl they were assigned to dance with during rehearsals. Zack was paired up with Aideen O'Connor from the Ireland team, Hero was paired up with Marisa Rodriguez from the Cuba team, and Yunho was paired up with Katy. Yunho and Katy were put in the front. Then, everyone broke into dance and continued singing as the crowd cheered.
[All]
Everybody all for one,
A real summer has just begun!
Let's rock and roll and just let go,
Feel the rhythm of the drums
We're gonna have fun in the sun
Now that all the hard work, work is done!
Everybody, one for all and all for one!
All for one, one!
[Guys]
Everybody up!
[Girls]
Everybody rock it!
[Guys]
Take it from the top!
[Girls]
And never ever stop it!
[Guys]
It's not about the future
[Girls]
It's not about the past
[All]
It's makin' every single day
Last and last and last!
[Jung "U-Know" Yunho & Katy Williams]
Fun and sun what could be better?
[All]
Let's have fun
Everyone together now!
Everybody, e-everybody now!
This is where our summer really begins
The very last time it's ever gonna be like this
It's the party you don't wanna miss!
[Guys]
Guys!
Show 'em we can make some moves, hey!
[Girls]
Girls!
Show 'em we know how to groove, oh!
[Guys]
Here
[Girls]
and now
[Guys]
Let's turn the party
[Girls]
Out!
[Guys and Girls]
Everybody jump in!
[All]
Everybody all for one,
A real summer has just begun!
Let's rock and roll and just let go,
Feel the rhythm of the drums
We're gonna have fun in the sun
Now that all the hard work, work is done!
Everybody, one for all, everybody all for one!
Then, all the teams returned to their original teams and danced with the members of their team. They continued singing and the crowd began to get more excited as they shouted team names, names of the members, and how much they loved them.
Let's rock and roll and just let go,
Feel the rhythm of the drums
We're gonna have fun in the sun
Now that all the hard work, work is done!
Come on, everyone let's dance!
We can't let this moment pass!
Let's make this party last!
All for one!
All! For! One!
The crowd went crazy and Ryan hoped back on stage, "Here are your top ten teams. The team of Australia, Funky Fresh Boyz & Gurlz! The team of Cuba, Show Stoppaz! The team of Canada, Dancers Divine! The team of Scotland, 2crew4u! The team of Japan, Sensuous Seven. The team of Italy, 3Stylz! The team of France, The J Crew! The team of Ireland, Steppintimes! The team of South Korea, DBSK! And last and not least our very own team of America, LTD. We are going to commercial break, so don't move when we come back, we will talk with some of these teams and try to get inside their heads. Stay tuned."
After all the commercials, Ryan stood on stage next to the Italy team. After the audience stopped cheering Ryan looked at the camera, "Tonight, we are going to talk with each team and ask the judges how the team will do. So, let's start with Italy. Drago Marino, the leader of 3Stylz. Tell me what is it that you hope to accomplish here?"
Drago nodded, "What we want is to win. Italy has never won this competition before and we want to prove that we can. We are going to combine tradition Italian dances with the more modern hip hop, etc."
Ryan turned to Simon, "What do you think of Italian team?"
"If you guys can show the originality that you just explained, then I am sure the world will want to see you win," Simon said, "I also think you will have to really try because some of the teams you are competing against want this really bad and they will shed blood to win this."
"Thank you, Simon," Ryan said, "3Stylz, you can go sit and let's have the team of Japan, Sensuous Seven come over here. Now Japan has won this three years in a row and then last time, Switzerland took the fourth win away from you. Gaku Hyogo, do you feel confident that you can win since Switzerland is not here?"
"Honestly, a little bit," Gaku said, "I mean we do understand that we have other teams who are a threat to that win, so we won't slack off. I think it will almost make us work harder for the record deal."
Ryan turned to Mary Murphy, "Mary, do you have any advice for these kids as they attempt to take back a title?"
"If you, guys, really want this," Mary explained, "You are going to have to prove to the world that you deserve it. You have to show them the passion the other three teams put in to win those three years ago and maybe even more."
"Thank you, Mary. Sensuous Seven you may return to your seats and let's have the Ireland team Steppintimes come over with the leader Allan Gallagher," Ryan said, "Why are you here in this competition?"
"To be perfectly honest, Ryan," Alan explained, "We are here to show the world that not all dancing is modern pop and hip hop. That Irish dancing is a type of dancing and it is unique in its own way and we want to share that with the world."
"Ellen," Ryan said, "do you think that they can make it with just that type of dancing?"
"I am a fan of Irish dancing, guys," Ellen put in plain words, "but it may put the audience to sleep, so I would suggest putting at least a little bit of modernization in there."
All the judges nodded in agreement. Ryan sent the Ireland team back to their seats and called over the South Korean team DBSK. They stood next to Ryan and he asked, "So what exactly does DBSK stand for?"
"Dong Bang Shin Ki," Micky answered.
"Now, who do you guys…think is the biggest threat to you?"
"We actually have two threats," Yunho explained, "Uh…it's the Japanese team and the American team."
"Why is that?" Ryan asked.
"The Japanese team has won this three times," Junsu explained, "and we are sure they will fight for a fourth win."
"The Japanese team I can understand, but why the American team?" Ryan asked looking at Hero.
"It has been ten years since they have been in this competed in this competition," Hero explained, "Uh…and we are sure they won't give up easily since they finally made it in."
Ryan turned to Kara, "Do you think that these boys can surpass the Japanese and American team?"
Kara looked at the boys of DBSK, "When I watched you guys during auditions, I was very impressed. I will say you guys are very good-looking, but I would suggest not depending on your looked to win this, because we have had cases like that on American Idol, the X-Factor, etc. So, if you guys put your soul into your song and dance I'm sure you can win."
Ryan sent the Korean team back to their spot and summoned over the team of Canada. Ryan looked at them, "Now you three are the youngest out of all the other contestants. Do you think that is advantage?"
Kai Anderson shrugged, "I do. We are the youngest, so our bodies won't be as slow as some of the other teams—"
Then, the other teams teasing booed and Kai continued, "We also have the cute baby faces and so being young is a bit of an advantage."
Ryan turned to Benedict, "Benedict, do you agree with them?"
"I am going to agree with what Kara just said to DBSK," Benedict put in plain words, "you cannot only depend on your 'cuteness' to win this competition. You need to take this seriously, or you will be going home."
Ryan sent them back to their seats and called over the team of France to him, "The J Crew from France…tell me…France has been in this competition only one other time, but they did not make it to the top five. Do you guys think you can make it all the way?"
Jacques Delarue nodded his head, "I believe we can. It seems that other teams think we are pushovers and that is just going to motivate us even more."
Ryan turned to Adam, "What do you think of the J Crew?"
"I agree," Adam said, "that the other teams should watch out because they do seem think they will be pushovers, so it will motivate them and the J Crew will do well because they have the motivation to shoe they are not pushovers."
Ryan sent them back and called over the team of Scotland, "2crew4u is the name of this team and they do have the least number of members. Do you think this is an advantage?"
Keith Ferguson concurred by saying, "The two of us have been dancing together since we were little and we have always had each other's back. Whenever we were in competition, we usually won because people were amazing by our teamwork."
"Simon, do you think this two man team can win?" Ryan asked.
"Well, Ryan, I have heard of them before and I have videos of them on YouTube," Simon explained, "so I honestly believe if they fight for this, the world will fall in love with them and they could win."
Ryan sent them back and invited the team of Cuba over, "Now, I know that the Dirty Dancing Havana Nights movie was filmed in Cuba, and the dancing in that movie was great. Is that the kind of dancing you will doing?"
Alonzo Vasquez shrugged, "This year we are going to try to mix it up and try different dance styles. We want to be as original as possible."
Ryan looked over at Ellen DeGeneres, "Do you have any advice for this team, Ellen?"
"I would suggest to stick something you are comfortable with, I mean, I'm not saying you should take risks, but make sure they won't hurt you in the long run."
Ryan sent them back and beckoned for the team of Australia, "Funky Fresh Boyz & Gurlz…it says here in this card, that you were all in the same theater group."
They all nodded and Sebastian Martin spoke, "We are stage dancers and we want to show that it does not take modern hip-pop or break dancing to impress someone."
Ryan looked over at Kara, "What do you think of that answer?"
"I have seen you guys on YouTube as well and you guys are good at what you do," Kara continued, "and you guys are actors and if you guys want to put on a show then give us a show that the world will enjoy, so I think you can do it…just don't forget that the other teams will be doing some stuff a little more intense, so you may want to step up your game a little bit."
Ryan nodded and said, "Now…last but least…our very own team of America…LTD…Live to Dance! Come here, guys."
They walked up next to Ryan and Ryan continued, "Now…like everyone has been saying…it has been ten years since an American team has made it the top ten. What is going through your heads right now?"
"To be honest, Ryan," Zack said giving a struggled smile, "we are very nervous and we came here for one purpose to prove that we can win…and will win."
"Do you guys think the other teams think you are pushovers?"
Katy shook her head, "I don't think so, because it is like DBSK said…we will fight to prove we still got it, so the other teams should watch out."
Ryan looked over at Benedict, "Do you think the American team has what it takes to take this to the top?"
Benedict nodded, "I was watching the auditions and you guys were drenched in sweat at the end of each performance…I do believe you want this. I do see the nervousness in your eyes as well. It is scary as hell to have the pressure of being on finally after ten years, because you feel like you need to prove something not to America, but to the world. But, all you have to do is do what you do best and that is dance. Now go back to your seats and forget everything I just said…and dance."
The audience clapped. The members of LTD thanked Benedict and Katy smiled at Benedict. Benedict winked at Katy. Ryan looked towards the camera, "It is tradition to have a member of the hosting team sing a song about their country. The world voted for the song Party In The USA by the one and only Miley Cyrus and the member from LTD that will sing is Katy Williams. Here she is, Katy Williams."
The audience cheered as Ryan gave her the mic and the other teams walked up behind her as the music began to play. They were all dancing behind with each other with smiles on their faces.
[Katy Willaims]
I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan
Welcome to the land of fame, excess, whoa am I gotta fit in?
Jumped in the cab, here I am for the first time
Look to my right, and I see the Hollywood sign
This is all so crazy, everybody seems so famous
My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda homesick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the taxi man turned on the radio
And the Jay-Z song was on
And the Jay-Z song was on
And the Jay-Z song was on
So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song
The butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like "Yeah!"
Movin' my hips like "Yeah!"
Got my hands up, they're playin' my song
And now I'm gonna be okay
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Katy walked to the left side of the stage where the teams of Austrlia, Italy, Cuba, and Ireland were. Katy danced with them as she continued singing.
Get to the club in my taxi cab
Everybody's lookin' at me now
Like "Who's that chick that's rockin' kicks
She's gotta be from out of town"
So hard with my girls not around me
It's definitely not a Nashville party
'Cause all I see are stilettos
I guess I never got the memo
My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda homesick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the DJ dropped my favorite tune
And the Britney song was on
And the Britney song was on
And the Britney song was on
So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song
The butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like "Yeah!"
Movin' my hips like "Yeah!"
Got my hands up, they're playin' my song
And now I'm gonna be okay
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Katy was walking over to the right side of the stage, but then Hero Jaejoong jumped in front of her. He smiled at her and danced in front of her.
Flashback
He laid her on the bed softly and hovered over her body. Their faces were centimeters and apart…she almost felt as though he was teasing her.
"Please," she begged with a moan.
Flashback End
Hero and Katy stared at each other intensely as she sang the next verse and she could swear she thought Hero was inching towards her,
Feel like hoppin' on a flight, on a flight
Back to my hometown tonight, town tonight
Something stops me every time, every time
The DJ plays my song and I feel alright
Katy shook her head and put her hand to pass Hero and go to the right side of the stage. He watched her walk away with a smile on his face and she continued,
So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song
The butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like "Yeah!"
Movin' my hips like "Yeah!"
Got my hands up, they're playin' my song
And now I'm gonna be okay
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song
The butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like "Yeah!"
Movin' my hips like "Yeah!"
Got my hands up, they're playin' my song
And now I'm gonna be okay
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
Yeah! It's a party in the USA!
The whole audience, the judges, and the other teams applauded Katy as she bowed and blew kisses. Ryan looked at a camera, "Katy Williams of the American team, LTD! We will be back next week for the first round and genre. The first genre of the competition is Broadway. Each team will have to sing a song from a Broadway show and we will see you all next week!"
There you have Chapter 2. I hope you like it so far…please review…but be friendly…I really am trying. I like the idea I have in my head and I hope you really are enjoying it. Thanks! I do not own DBSK (sadly, but if I did....Hero JeaJoong would be mine :D) Review plez :)