(A/N) - So! Here you go! Please be advised that this is not an accurate Romeo and Juliet story! ^^'' Thank you! :3
Love is blind
chapter 7
Drama on stage
Night of the play, Eve's P.O.V
''Oh! I'm so excited! Tonight is the night! Alright everyone, places~!'' Yelled Mrs. Ranger while clapping. I sigh as I hold the pretty-blue dress in my hand from the hanger. It was Friday night. The time for the play. I look around as the extra's, set curtains along with the handsome Raven. I watch as Aisha and Ara vocally yell out there lines. As I walk, I see Els even practicing, so was Chung.
There both dressed up in their costumes. Elsword, wearing a metallic outfit with a red shirt and metallic shoes. Chung in a metallic blue suit that shines. Both held weapons, two double swords for Elsword and a nice shiny cannon for Chung. So cool! Strangely everyone had weapons. Ara had a spear to go with her striped orange costume, while Aisha was wearing a purple and dark-witch outfit, while holding a purple like wand.
Even Raven had a blade which matched his mechanical arm. He made it in auto-shop with a little help. ''It would look really cool for the play!" He said. Come to think of it, what kind of modern-day play is this? Weaponry cannons, metallic suits, mechanical arms...
''Eve! Why are you just standing there?!'' Yelled Miss Ranger. I snapped out of my gaze and looked at her, then around back-stage. I'm the only one not in costume. She grabs my arm and drags me to the dressing room!
''Please hurry! I expect to see you in it when I get back!'' She said, leaving. I sigh and start to change. I wonder if Apple, Ophelia and Oberon are in the audience yet? Will everyone remember their cues? That Idiot better remember! Though he probably does, since he's tortured me everyday with them! I zip up the back, since I'm double jointed and walk out of the dressing room. Just in time too, as I hear the audience clap as the curtains rise. I watch as Miss Ranger walks out and faces the crowd.
''Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen! I am play director and drama teacher, Rena Ranger. I present to you, a play told in many ways, but never like this! 'The battle for Juliet!' An epic twist filled for an instant classic! Please enjoy!''
She bows and exits the stage towards me. Hiding behind the curtain, I spot Apple, Ophelia and Oberon sitting in the reserved seat passes I was given. I suddenly felt excitement in my heart. I wanted to wave so badly, yet I know I couldn't...
''Eve, are you-Ah!'' I jumped and was about to turn around, yet before I could, my arm was grabbed and I was being dragged back to the dressing room. ''Now all you need is a little make-up~! Powder under the eyes, a dash a lipstick...'' Miss Ranger said as she continued to talk. This might take a while. I sigh, thinking of how I will deliver my lines.
Normal P.O.V
So the play begins. The curtains arise and reveal a beautiful set. The audience clap as Aisha and Ara are the first to appear.
''Here ye here ye! Arise for the great prince Oemor!'' Yelled The purple haired witch.
"He who roams the country of Italy, finding many adventures, along with his dearest servant, Raverria!" Yelled the black haired, spear carrier. The two walked off for the next part. Arose from the side was Chung, standing tall and proud. Raven was beside him. (Also known as Raverria)
''Prince Oemor, we are almost to the castle, tell me, how will thow greet thy step brother?'' Asked fair Raven.
''Ah, please. Haven't you heard of the royal rich beauty Juliet Caplet? She is a fair sight too see. I will make her my princess for the new royal Montague family.'' He slams his cannon in a sign of slight anger. ''I still shall never understand as to why I would have to share a royal blood-line of that from my step-brother.''
''Alas, you cannot fight this my-Lord. It is, and is forever said within the partial blood. Rich royals from your side of the family share with only richness for all Montague's everywhere. Honestly, Arth thow not happy? Your throne to the King shall never be passed on the likes of him.''
''I suppose that is true, yet a great beauty sounds all to well to find around this time.''
''But, My Lord. What about your brother? Will it not be also a wonderful reunion between kindred spirits?''
''Fiddles on my brother! This girl is most important too me!''
They froze into the position they were in and Ara came out while holding a scroll.
''And so, Oemor and his friend headed on there way to the fair maiden's Castle!'' She walked off the stage as it went black. It then lit up again, showing Elsword slashing away in the woods with his swords. Repeating the words of becoming stronger.
''Romeo! Romeo!'' Called a boy in armor. He ran up to Romeo with a huff in his breath and a shake in his steps. Romeo stopped and looked at the guy.
''What? Do you have news?''
''Yes, there will be a ball tonight, held in honor of a rich beauty~!''
Romeo Scoffed and started swinging his sword again.
''Why should I care? Can't I-'' Suddenly, Miss Ranger glanced at him. Els didn't know why or how he noticed that glance, but it was enough to motivate him to say his own lines and correctly.
''I er, mean, splendid! I cannot wait to woo this beauty.'' He said, in monotone. ''Well of course! Not to mention your Prince brother will be there with the same goal, most certainly.''
Now following the script-sort of-Romeo smirked and started swinging at the trees once more.
''My brother, eh? Great, I cannot wait to get a fighting re-match with him. We leave to the ball before dawn!'' He yelled and stormed off stage. The messenger boy followed right after. The curtains fell down and Aisha came out to center stage, having a scroll to read in her hands.
''And so, young Romeo and his prince brother, Oemor attend the ball to meet the fair Juliet!'' She then walked off the stage as the audience clapped. Lit down and the curtains opened. On stage was what the inside of a real castle would look like! People were dancing with elegant ballroom costumes while a violinist was playing!
The stage lights shined brightly as Romeo and Oemor walked out on the stage. Both walking up to one another and sharing greetings.
''It is nice to see you once again, dearest brother..'' Said Oemor as he shook his brothers hand.
''Likewise...'' Responded Romeo. Their friends, Ravirra(Raven) and the messenger greeted each other as well. The group of young men then gazed at the party.
''So, have you come for the same reason as I? Hearing of the beauty, wanting to meet her and perhaps woo her into marriage?''
''Actually, I've come to fight you on a re-match brother-'' *Tap* The messenger had to remind Elsword to stick to his lines. ''And of course to win her heart. However, I doubt she is beautiful as the rumors are.''
Oemor snickered at his comment. ''I believe it would not matter, for true beauty is indeed skin deep. I believe that was one thing that I learned and you did not, brother? Considering the royal generation gap between us.'' Romeo jolted a glance at his step-brother and was about to say the next line. Yet a bell began to ring, it echoed across the room.
A man came out with a bell in his hand awhile ringing it. Shouting from the top of his lungs.
''Hear ye, hear ye! Young Juliet is coming! In celebration of this magnificent party, she shall delight our day with a tune!''
''What?'' Said the entire cast onstage. Yes, everything was planned. All the cues for everyone in place, even though SOME people on stage don't want to say their lines properly-mostly Elsword. This part, was entirely not planned. An indeed, last minute part from Miss Ranger.
Elsword's P.O.V
Great, Miss thief is goanna sing for us! DRAGGING more time out of this play! Why torture us Miss R? I hope she cracks on every note!
Chung's P.O.V
Aww, Eve's goanna sing for us. I can't wait to see her...
Raven's P.O.V
Oh, Eve's going to sing. Great for her. You know what's not great? Me still being on stage! Miss Ranger promised that I could get off stage after this scene. I have stage fright! I don't think I can take being up here anymore...
Eve's P.O.V
I gulp and shiver. God I'm so nervous! I breathe and hold my hands together to stop my shaking. Ok Eve, just take a deep breath. Remember the movie, the scene were the chick sing's by herself. What was that actors name? Mandy Moore, right. Amazing how I could sound just like her. EXACTLY like her. I shake my head of the thought. I hold my breath as I walk out on the fake party-stage balcony.
Normal P.O.V
The curtains rise and a spotlight shines brightly on Eve. She sparkles as her long silver hair dangles, her flamboyant white and blue gown glimmered. The frills shimmered and her face looked Angelic. Every eye was on her, as if lost in time, under a spell. A sound started in a distance, a piano began to play, cueing her to sing. Eve gave a deep sigh, and began. (Dear readers, wanna sing along? Simply type it into youtube and it can be possible! XD)
Theirs a song that's inside, of my soul...
It's the one that I've tried, to write over and over again...
I'm awake in the infinite cold...
But you sing to me over, and over and over again...
So I lay, my, head, back, down...
And I lift my hands and pray, to be only yours I pray,
To be only yours I know now, your my only hope...
The pianoist stings their fingers across the keyboard with grace.
Sing to me the song, of the stars...
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again...
When it feels like my dreams are so far...
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again...
So I lay, my, head, back, down...
And I lift my hands and pray, to be only yours I pray,
To be only yours, I know now, your my only hope...
I give you my destiny...
I'm giving you, all of me...
I want your sympathy...
Singing in all that I am...
At the top of my lungs, I'm giving it back...
So I lay my head back down...
And I lift my hands and pray, To be only yours I pray,
To be only yours I pray to be only yours, I know now your my only, Hope...
Eve hums, as the music fades. People clap and cheer the instant the piano finishes. She then huffs and bows while leaving the stage.
''P-please,'' Yelled the announcer once the cheering died down. Even he himself was talking in a trail of tears. ''Enjoy the rest of the party.'' He practically boo hood off the stage. Every actor on stage was in tears from Eve's elegant solo. Even Chung, Raven and Elsword, were too stunned to say anything.
Miss Ranger saw this and yelled in whispers while starring directly at them. Eventually, she was able to get through to Raven. He snapped out of the trans and said his lines.
''Well, shall we now enjoy the rest of the evening?'' He asked loudly, knocking the other boys out of there trans. The messenger nodded and the two walked off stage, leaving Chung and Elsword to do their next part. They faced each other.
''What, a truly splendid voice she has...'' Said Oemor in a soft tone.
''Twas, fair enough...'' Says Romeo within a shrug. This earned an angry glare from Prince Oemor. He sighed and clacked his neck.
''So, shall we do battle, brother?''
''Alas, battle so soon?''
''Of course! I must show my superiority over the fair beautiful maiden! She is, of course watching...'' Said Oemor, pointing to her as she sat by the piano. Elsword looked at Chung in confusion, he was skipping so much right now. Not to mention, making up his own lines! Within seconds, Chung withdrew his Cannon.
Elsword withdrew his swords. The crimson haired one felt confused, yet didn't care to complain. If he wanted a fight right now, so be it! The people on stage were quite frightened as the two were about to fight.
''Please, gentlemen!'' Yelled the announcer, running in the middle of them. ''This is a party and I shall not allow brawling in the area!'' He yelled in a huff. Chung and Elsword pushed the man down and started slashing swords and swinging cannons. The crowed circled around them, watching in wonder. Rena wanted nothing more than to scream her head off.
'What do they think their doing!? The first fight scene isn't until the next part!' She slammed her hands down on the floor and ranted. Aisha and Ara looked at her in concern.
''Think she's ok?'' Asked Ara to the dressed magician. They both stared for a second to see how far she would rant. ''Defiantly.'' Responded Aisha. Eventually the fight carried on until it was up to one more hit. Both breathing heavily, Oemor striked first, yet his cannon move was blocked by Romeo's dual blades. With Oemor pushed back by the block, Romeo sealed his change with an immediate strike.
''Ha!'' Yelled Romeo. His brother was slashed to the ground. The audience clapped for the bout and started to once again mingle and chat amongst their selves. Oemor stood up and approached his brother with a handshake.
''You win this round young brother, alas mark my words, I am not giving up quite easily!'' He picked up his cannon and stormed off stage. Romeo's friend stood beside him and clapped.
''Twas a wonderful bout Romeo. Yet, Juliet will not be coming down for the party. She is not allowed to, how shall you meet her?''
''We wait till a little while during the party and I shall meet her secretly.'' Answered Romeo. With that, Romeo and the messenger left the stage. A person came out and announced the next scene. The curtains close as the spotlight shined on him.
''And so, the party continued on. With the entire party in a blissful motion, Juliet pouts awhile she sits at her balcony, unaware of the presence of another.'' He left and the curtains rose again after his walk off stage. The curtains revealed a balcony, with curtains trailed around. The beautiful Juliet walked out, looking awfully saddened.
''Oh, why can I not attend parties? Not of age am I? So not fair...'' She says in a huff. She leans over her balcony, trying to nod off into a nap.
''Oh, fair maiden, arth thow awake?''
She jolted up and quickly looked around, so dark and in the woods.
''Who is there?''
''It is I, Romeo Montague.''
''Ah, the sir from the party...''
Romeo stepped out from the trees and approached the balcony. ''Alas, you know me?''
''But of course. The battle was quite splendid!'' She said with glee. He bowed.
''Young Juliet, I would love to speak with you, perhaps around your beautiful garden?''
''Only if you can catch me!'' She stood on top of the balcony and jumped. In a panic, Romeo opened his arms and caught her. They laugh together as he slowly places her down. Young Romeo looks up and down from the height of the balcony.
''My, your quite ambitious.'' She looks into his eyes and smiles.
''Obviously...'' She caressed his face and walked off, leaving him to walk right behind her. They laughed and talked as they walked through the wonderful woods on a full moon. They eventually stopped as Romeo wanted to ask Juliet a question. He took her by the hands and looked deeply in her golden eyes.
''Juliet, will you be mine?'' She gasped.
''Why Romeo, this is so sudden...'' He cupped her face.
''I know, alas, I believe in the heavens that this is fate...'' He slowly leans in to kiss her...
''NO!'' cried a voice. The two jolted away from each other and looked behind them. Spotting Romeo's brother. He was armed with his cannon that hung on his back.
''You shall not steel her heart from me dear brother!''
Sir Romeo pulls Juliet from behind, protecting her.
''If it is a battle for her heart, a battle there shall be!''
He pulled out his duel swords, now both armed begun there attacks. The blades and the cannon collided until one cannon shot was fired at Juliet. She instantly fell to the ground, as the ash from the cannon blast sizzled inside of her.
''Juliet!'' Yelled the two as they rushed to her aid. They slowly bend down and hold her unconscious body.
''This is all your fault Romeo!'' Yelled Oemor. He instantly grabbed his throat and sir Romeo did the same. The two brothers strangled each other to death. The curtains closed. Ara came out as the last and final speaker of the night.
''And so end's the tail of Romeo, Juliet and Oemor. Who ever she chose, will be with her within spirit...'' She bowed as the curtains opened with the entire cast coming out in front of the stage. They held hands and all bowed as the audience stand up and clapped. Eve gazed at the audience, seeing Apple, Oberon and Ophelia as they looked so happy.
She smiled and waved at them.
'I stand here now, with a giant smile on my face. I realize that, this was actually fun! I loved doing this. Never thought I'd say that! Yet, seeing those three happy, makes me feel warm inside.'
Someone's, P.O.V
Wow, she did so well. You still look as gorgeous as ever Eve. My precious, precious Eve. I stand up and walk out of the theater. My butler follows.
''Young Master, would you not like to greet Miss Eve?''
''Now, now. It is not the time, quite yet. If I do it now, I would seem like a stalker.'' Of course, I am one but she doesn't need to know. Not yet. I know she wont remember much about me, not after what happened. Yet I will make her remember, oh I will... I walk out, placing my hood over my head. My limo awaits me. As my butler opens the door for me, I sit in and enjoy the ride, thinking to myself.
I smile wickedly, feeling so excited. I scratch the scar on my face, thinking back on those happy moments. Oh Eve, I know I'll live up to my promise. No matter what it takes.
Eve's P.O.V
After changing out of my outfit and back into my comfortable clothes, I was greeted by Miss Ranger.
''You were so wonderful,'' She said while hugging me. ''Don't worry, the principal will hear about how good you were!'' So, the principal wasn't here? She then let go of me and walked away, shouting into other actors faces of joy. I continued to walk off stage until I was hug tackled by tiny Ara.
''Oh Eve! You were so beautiful up there!'' She squealed as she hugged me. I pat her on the back. She was squeezing me way to hard!
''Thanks Ara, but..''
She caught on, let go of me and apologized. I then turned to Aisha, who was beside her as they stood in my way.
''It was pretty, cool.'' She said lowly. I smiled at both of them and patted their heads as I walked past them. I rushed through the cast of people and their parents as they left. I finally spot my family.
''Big sister, you were wonderful~!'' She yelled as she hugged me. I hugged her back lovingly. We headed out the double doors of the theater, walking home together. It was dark but as long as I'm with them, it doesn't matter. Though, I did feel the presence of another...following us in the shadows...
(A/N) - I hope you enjoyed my non-legit play part! XD Reviews are always welcomed~! :3