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Results: The Semi-Finalists

(After about ten minutes of commercials, order is restored and the panicking audience is starting to die down. However, FADROH is seen walking down the aisle with a packet of Twizzlers and a cup of Sprite. He looks around, and finally finds a seat between AYME and KAMROH in the front row to the right of VALLYE)

Ayme: Fadroh! What in hell's name are you doing back here?

Fadroh: Long story short; as much as I enjoy our marvelous Emperor's company, I can't help but feel that he can be very creepy at times! (shudders) I should have known better than to accept Geldoblame's invitation to his "exclusive" tea party!

Ayme: Oh, gross! That's too much information!

Kamroh: (talking like a wise sage) I always thought that, despite his impressively rotund stature, Geldoblame did in fact seem light in his loafers, if I may use the words of our ancestors, who one thousand years ago fought the perilous might of the defiled wicked god of lore, who in fact was-

Ayme: Oh, shove it up your big mask, Chief Roast Beef!

Fadroh: So…what did I miss?

Ayme: What didn't you miss? By god, that one blond girl was getting physical with a freaking chair, Lyude sang a song by Queen, and the one that used to be Lady Death blew up all of backstage left! And that idiot Folon is out for the count, so I nabbed a seat here. (moves hand towards FADROH) Come on now, you pansy, hand them over. (FADROH reluctantly gives AYME a handful of Twizzlers)

Kamroh: I think the show is about to begin! (The lights dim again. The crowd cheers as ANA walk on stage with a microphone. Some risers are wheeled onstage by Greythornes.)

Ana: We're so sorry for the delay, people! We had to take Xelha to the hospital, and even though the doctors say she's suffering third degree burns, she should recover. (Some applause) However, here's the situation; Folon has suffered from a dislocated groin and Xelha won't be able to return for the show, which means both are disqualified. This being the case, we will only have to properly eliminate two of our contestants tonight. Your votes have been counted, so let's bring the remaining contestants out! (MELODIA, MIZUTI, and GIBARI walk onstage and sit on the top row of risers. Then SAVYNA, LYUDE, and KALAS follow and sit on the bottom row. There are lots of cheers, and the front row is having a conversation.)

Azdar: My chips are on Gibari. I've never seen anything like that! How about you?

Reblys: I voted for Savyna. Like I said, that woman has a mighty fine-

Skeed: (interrupting excitedly) Mizuti's act made me feel like a kid who didn't have Imperial ways stuffed down his throat! (smiles and nudges VALLYE) Come on, sis! Who'd you vote for?

Vallye: (glowering at SKEED, folding arms across chest) Melodia.

Ayme: What's wrong with you, woman! Who couldn't resist Lyude's surprisingly nice voice? Even if he is a twit, I have to hand it to him; I think my heart was going to melt! (All lean over to look at KAMROH. Front row is silent.)

Kamroh: Uh…I might have accidentally voted for Kalas. I meant to vote for Mizuti, whom, I should point out, is the last descendant of the ancient wizards of old, the noble ones who were able to-

Fadroh: I'm sorry, sir, but I have to agree with Ayme, you ranting is quite bothersome. (KAMROH looks confused) In other words, would you please shut up?

Ana: Alright, let's cut to the chase; Seated somewhere in these risers are the four semi finalists. Two will have to go home, or if they don't have a ride, suck it up and watch the rest of the show. Let's start with the top row…(opens up envelope) Melodia, tonight you sang your own rendition of the song "Tomorrow". Corellia said that the song was perfect for your voice range, but Giacomo stated, and I quote, "That absolutely sucked!" The Sky voted…Melodia, you have been eliminated. (Some applause, some groans. GIACOMO can be seen looking up with his hands folded, mouthing "Thank God!" MELODIA looks infuriated, her eyes glowing red.)

Melodia: (in a vicious tone) ARG! You pathetic mortals! I wanted to win because I would use my singing to recruit servants for the evil god! Do you really think that you stand a chance over the awesome power of Malpercio? I'll be back, and all of you will be burning in hell, regretting the day you voted off Melodia! (laughs insanely as she dashes off stage)

Ana: O…kay then, moving on! Mizuti, you performed a magic show that had audience participation. All three judges had positive comments, and the audience thought the same way. You're safe! (Audience cheers and MIZUTI does a little dance, then sits back down.) Gibari, you did a drum solo from the Led Zepplin song "Moby Dick". Ladekhan and Corellia enjoyed it, but Giacomo wasn't as entertained. When it came down to the audience, you received the second-highest amount of votes, making you a semi-finalist! (Crowd cheers. MIZUTI gets up and dances again)

Mizuti: The Great Mizuti and Gibari be awesome, be us not? (high-fives GIBARI)

Ana: You sure are…Three more left. Savyna, you danced the Evanescence song "My Immortal", which got mostly positive comments. That's why you…'re safe! (Applause and male whoops) And then there were two. Lyude and Kalas; who has the Sky chosen to end one of these young men's dream? Lyude sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen" while Kalas did some brief standup comedy. (squints at envelope) Lyude, would you please come here beside me? (LYUDE hesitates, and with a worried glance at the other contestants, shuffles next to ANA) What are you thinking right now?

Lyude: (worriedly) I don't want to leave. Music has been my passion, the one thing that gave me hope during my darkest hours in Alfard; it's what kept me from losing my identity. But if I must leave, I wish Kalas the best, and Savyna…(turns to SAVYNA) thank you so much for saving me from Xelha. Words can't describe my gratitude I feel for you in allowing me to remain untainted. (eyes start to well up)

Ana: Well, Lyude I'm so sorry…sorry that I made you worried like that! You're safe! You got the highest amount of votes tonight! (Crowd cheers and LYUDE starts crying from the shock. The other contestants, except for and KALAS, get up and give a group hug. Then, unexpectedly, LYUDE wraps his arms around SAVYNA and kisses her on the lips. Crowd goes utterly nuts. KALAS walks up to ANA)

Kalas: Let me get this straight; there are four slots, and you already called four names. Does that mean I'm out too?

Ana: Sorry, my blue buddy, you received hardly any votes, what with the explosion and all. And in all honesty, your jokes kind of sucked.

Kalas: Hey, I spent four hours at the bar last night writing that material on the back of cocktail napkins! This blows! (Turns to BIGBUCKS, his spirit guide) What do you say?

Bigbucks:  Go join Melodia and wreak havoc on all mankind or  No Kalas! Winning isn't everything. Yeah, maybe your jokes did suck, and by the way, you have horrible handwriting after having three shots of bourbon on the rocks. Oh, and that one napkin you were looking for that had the joke about Geldoblame the pollywhale? You used it to wipe your mouth after you barfed in the bathroom. And while I'm at it, you suck at flirting with Lyude's sister-

Kalas: Ok! I get it, I get it! Geez, why can't my spirit say something nice for once? (Turns to see MELODIA walk towards him from offstage)

Melodia: Come, my dear Kalas. Follow the words of your noble Bigbucks and come with me.

Kalas: As you wish Melodia. (Pretty much nobody notices MELODIA and KALAS floating in a big bubble out of the theater. KALAS speaks as they leave) Hey, do you get XM in this thing? (MELODIA glares at him) No? That's fine, but before we do that Angel of Darkness thing, can we stop and get a burger? I'm so hungry I can eat a- (MELODIA continues to glare) Alright, I'll shut up now. (Both exit)

Ana: There you have it, folks! The semi-finalists have been chosen, and by the end of tomorrow night, only two will remain. Who will win? It's up to you, people of the Sky! Be sure to tune in tomorrow night, and closing our show tonight, Lyude has to do that bellydance he promised earlier! (LYUDE looks surprised, then remembers what he said. He looks to SAVYNA, who motions him to go ahead, and he does the exotic dance as the credits roll.)