The Lone Musician

Chapter 13 – Stop

A/N: I really do love my loyal fans! August is almost upon us. One more month a freedom, then back preparation for school. Hence, less time to write. I'll try working as much as I am able during the school year.

Pikados/Emi-chan: THANK YOU! *hug*

kizna1200: Thank you for your constant review! They're lifesavers… Except without the sugary goodness. Damn.

Disclaimer: I don't own it! STOP TORMENTING ME! *runs off crying*

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Lucia was first up. It seemed the luck of the draw didn't want to give her a break. She practically crawled up to the stage and lunged at the microphone, obviously wanting to get it over with. She pulled the microphone off the stand, stand center stage and heaving a huge sigh.

"This goes out to someone I loved. I hope he's stil sober." Lucia said quietly. Lazul took a quikc glance at Mundus, practically seeing his heart snap in two.

Everytime I feel alone

I can blame it on you

And I do, oh

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You got me like a loaded gun

Golden sun and sky so blue

We both know that we want it

But we both know you left me no choice

Lucia closed her eyes, obviously trying to focus on something.

Chaque fols que tu ton va

You just bring me down

Je pretend que tu fais bein

So I'm counting my tears 'til I get over you

Lucia carefully opened her eyes, leaning on the mic stand for what looked like support.

Sometimes I watch the world go by

I wonder what it's like

To wake up every single day

Smile on your face

You never tried

We both know we can't change it

But we both know we'll just have to face it

Lucia's hands drew up and down the stand, looking down at the floor beneath with a sudden fasination.

We both know that I'm not over you

I'm not over you

Lucia had cut the song short, but still recieved applause while Mundus sat in his seat, head resting on his arms. He had to go up next. He had a song in mind, but would she accept it?

Elsewhere, a electrician named Phantom worked on the lighting outside for the bar. Leaving the electrical box opened when he had finished the job, it had begun to rain, the box sparking and fizzling.

Mundus reached the stage, pulling the microphone.

"Everyone has a special someone out there. I lost mine. This goes out to her. Heh, I hope she can understand where I'm coming from with this." he spoke quietly and the music began to play behind him.

She's a rich girl

She don't try to hide it

Diamonds on the soles of her shoes

He's a poor boy

Empty as a pocket

Empty as a pocket with nothing to lose

He grinned a little, closing his eyes.

People say she's crazy

She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes

Well that's one way to lose these

Walking blues

Diamonds on the soles of her shoes

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She was physically forgotten

Then she slipped into my pocket

With my car keys

She said you've taken me for granted

Because I please you

Wearing these diamonds

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And I could say Oo oo oo

As if everybody knows

What I'm talking about

As if everybody would know

Exactly what I was talking about

Talking about diamonds on the soles of her shoes

He opened his eyes, looking around the room and winking at Lucia. Lazul saw this and smiled to herself.

She makes the sign of a teaspoon

He makes the sign of a wave

The poor boy changes clothes

And puts on after-shave

To compensate for his ordinary shoes

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And she said honey take me dancing

But they ended up by sleeping

In a doorway

By the bodegas and the lights on

Upper Broadway

Wearing diamonds on the soles of their shoes

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And I could say Oo oo oo

As if everybody here would know

What I was talking about

I mean everybody here would know exactly

What I was talking about

Talking about diamonds

Suddenly, a loud zap sounded from above. A chandelier over Mundus' head had loosened from it's place on the ceiling and was sparking all over the place. Dante noticed this immediatly and Lucia saw it dangling by thread over Mundus' head. He had noticed it, but had decided not to care. His microphone had died after the first zap and he awaited the pain which would follow.

People say I'm crazy

I got diamonds on the soles of my shoes

Well that's one way to lose

These walking blues

Diamonds on the soles of our shoes

And just as he had sung his last note, the chandelier's wires snapped and then everything began to happen so fast. Dante grabbed Lazul and ducked her under the table and tried calling Lucia, but it was too late. Lucia had ran up to the stage, knocking Mundus out of harm's way with her own body. The chandelier landed with sounding crash. Lucia left sharp pains all over her body before she saw nothing more than Mundus' face and then, blackness.

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A/N: We still have the contest going. I'm awaiting entries. I'm so sad because nobody's finished it yet!

Mr.Ton-Ton: It's because they hate you.
Shut up, Ton-Ton

MagusDurron: *HISS!*

*Yeep*… The Rosie ish scary when provoted.

MagusDurron: *speak in crazy latin*

Mr.Ton-Ton: I've taken over her mind.

Damn you. But, don't worry! I'm damned, too! WHEE!

-Cait-