A/N:*Just a note that I changed the drum and guitar competition parts to singing instead because I don't know much about those instruments and I really want to get this story going quicker.
GoldenGloryQueen: Thanks for your honest review! Also, I only put the outfits in the author's note because I had no idea how to fit it into the chapter so… Sorry if that disappointed you.
This- singing
'This'- thoughts
*BTW if you see that I put in Silver instead of Corey, it's because I recently edited it.
Anyway, here we go!
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No POV
The crowd screamed as announcer started, "Today, I, Corey Chronicle, will be announcing for you today. And may I say, we will be witnessing the first competition this year!" (A/N: Ok, that did NOT make any sense…) The audience shouted louder and the entire auditorium was filled with all the emotions coming from the audience.
Many emotions were expressed, happiness, excitement, anxiousness and even fear. All emotions sparked through all the contestants' veins.
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"Now introducing…" Corey started, "Misty Maple!"
Misty went out on stage wearing a pure white dress that went up to her knees which had frills at the end of it (A/N: Inspired by Mio's dress from K-ON! [Because I was watching K-ON! at the time ^.^"]). She was also wearing blue and white striped gloves and matching socks that reached up to her mid-thigh with black wedges. Her hair was also out and extensions were attached making her hair fall back to near mid-back. She was also wearing a blue and white headband with a ribbon. Her makeup was only some blush and light pink lip gloss.
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Somewhere back stage, Gary's POV
I'm so tempted to laugh my butt off right now. When Ash saw Misty go on stage, his jaw dropped and I think he was… Drooling? Oh My God, he actually went through puberty! I've got some serious blackmailing to do after this.
Anyway, I slapped his head. "Hey Ashy-Boy, you're up! Stop drooling over Red already." I smirked when he snapped his head at my direction while blushing harder than a tomato.
But before he could retort, Gold called him out to get ready to enter the stage, though he said it so harshly that I couldn't tell if it was a request or a demand. Honestly, I don't know what Lyra sees in that guy. (I know that he's out of character so… sorry!).
"Whatever. Later Gary" And he stomped on away.
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No POV
"Here's Ash Ketchup- I mean… Ash Ketchum!" again, the crowd screamed in joy as the Ash came out, even if some girls in the audience snickered (*cough-cough-Phoebe-and-Leaf-cough-cough*).
Ash was wearing, ironically, something that somewhat matched Misty's outfit. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a black vest over it. He was also wearing black washed jeans underneath and Dark blue
Jordans. (Shoes for all those people who don't know) Also, he had a loose dark blue and white striped tie and a Black Handkerchief wrapped around his left arm just above his elbows. Then, Ash stood next to Misty, putting an arm around her shoulder while Misty smiled back at him.
"Now, give it up for Dawn Maple!" The audience (though mostly the boys) screamed louder and whistled in excitement.
Dawn was wearing a knee-length black Macey dress with a midnight blue borderline at the end of the dress and the sleeves. She was also wearing a blue and black mixed cardigan over the dress and knee-high brown leather boots. Other accessories were a baby blue anklet and a black sparkly side comb with baby blue sequins on her hair. Dawn's hair was in a side-do with the said comb tucked into her hair. Makeup was only blush and cherry chap-stick and a bit of eyeliner that brought out her eyes
"And the one and only, Paul Shinji!" The same thing happened with Paul, except a few more fan-girls squealed louder in delight (which obviously made Paul's eyes roll).
Paul was wearing a Dark purple bleach striped tee with straight black denim jeans with jet black Nike ankle length shoes with highlighter blue laces. He also wore, like Ash, a loose tie, although it's black instead. Other things he wore were a single black and gold stud in his left earlobe.
Then, came in the main pair (or should I say couple) to the stage, arms intertwined. "Now the main competitors for this particular contest… It's May Maple and Drew Hayden!" Corey then shouted out to the mob of fans, them yelling their lungs out in enthusiasm.
May was wearing a red strapless fitted dress with a few black angled stripes across the dress. The dress reached just a few inches over her knee and is matched with cork wedges that had complicated dark red straps attached to it. Other accessories were a black chained necklace with a large sapphire jewel in the middle of the necklace and matching earrings and bangles on her right hand. Her makeup was blush, eyeliner and a pure pink lip-shiner.
Drew on the other hand wore a dark green polo shirt with small stripes under a jet black tuxedo jacket that had a blood red rose inside the right chest pocket. He also had a matching coloured pair of jeans and a pair of Black Nike airs with black laces.
"Now let me run you through today's competition," started Corey, "First of all, the minors will go against each other, the pairs being Dawn versus Paul and Misty versus Ash. When the winners from that round are announced, the majors will perform their songs and the second part will be done tomorrow with the Majors singing a duet and the minors singing a duet after them. Now first up, Dawn Maple with Kerrie Robert's Rescue me!"
Singing (Background)
This waking nightmare lingers
When will the mirror stop telling lies?
I don't know where I've been
Or where I'm going
But I can't do it alone
I'm reaching out
Dawn outstretches her arm and as the note goes higher, her hand goes higher.
(Chorus)
Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe
This is how the story ends
Fight for me
If it's not too late
Help me breathe again
No, this can't be how the story ends
I'm wrapped up and waiting for you
I've lost so much more then I'll ever know
The past, the truth forgotten
Find me now
Before I lose it all
She clenches her fist and strikes her chest
I'm crying out
(Chorus)
Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe
This is how the story ends
Fight for me
If it's not too late
Help me breathe again
Dawn lifts her arm up to the air.
No, this can't be how the story ends
(Chorus)
Rescue me
Show me who I am
'Cause I can't believe (I can't believe)
This is how the story ends
Fight for me
If it's not too late (not too late)
Help me breathe again
No, this can't be how the story ends
She drops everything and falls to the ground
As Dawn stood back up, Corey came out to congratulate her on her song. He came out in a white dress shirt with jet black jeans.
"Well, thank you Dawn, for entertaining us with that amazing song; now, her opponent, Paul Shinji, singing Whataya want from me by Adam Lambert!" Silver screamed to the audience while Dawn and he walked off-stage.
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At the same time backstage, Paul's POV
Why do I feel so annoyed that Corey's arm is around Troublesome's waist?
Anyway, I shouldn't be getting distracted, it's my turn next
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Hey slow it down Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Yeah I'm afraid Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
There might have been a time when i would give myself away
Oh once upon a time I didn't give a damn
But now here we are so Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Just don't give up I am working' it out
Please don't give in I won't let you down
It messed me up need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Yeah it's plain to see
That baby you're beautiful and it's nothing wrong with you
It's me I'm a freak yeah
But thanks for loving' me 'cause you're doing it perfectly
Yeah there might have been a time
When I would let you step away
I wouldn't even try
But I think you could save my life
Just don't give up I am working' it out
Please don't give in I won't let you down
It messed me up need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Just don't give up on me
I won't let you down
No I won't let you down
Paul pointed at the ground furiously as if he was actually speaking these words to someone.
And so just don't give up I'm working' it out
Please don't give in I won't let you down
It messed me up need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey Whataya want from me?
Just don't give up I am working' it out
Please don't give in I won't let you down
It messed me up need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
"Alright Paul, great job on conquering Adam's song, and now, the judges will make their mark." Corey turned to the back of the audience with a table with three people rising from underneath the floor.
Starting from the left, there was Lyra, who was wearing a simple one-shouldered long sleeved red dress that went up to her lower thigh and a large red bow on her head. Then in the middle was Melody, who was wearing a blue strapless dress and last but not least, Giorgio, who was wearing a tux jacket and a simple white polo shirt underneath.
"Paul," Started Lyra, "You did exceptionally well, and I admire how you seem to act like you are in the scene where all this has happened and you really let your emotions out. Dawn," Lyra then started to look at Dawn, "You also captured the emotions from the song into your voice and, apologies to Paul, I think you did it much better because it seems like you sing from experience. So my vote would be to… Dane"
"It's DAWN!" Called out Dawn fuming.
"Fine…" gave up Lyra in trying to remember her name.
"Okay, that's one to Dawn and nil to Paul. Now, Melody, what is your decision?"
"I also thought that Dawn and Paul executed their emotions very well, and I think that you both are amazing singers. But, Dawn's choice of song was a little bit too intense for her voice and that Paul's song choice suited better to his tone. So I'm going to go with… Paul"
"Okay now Giorgio, you are going to have the tie breaker decision. Who's it going to be?"
"First off, Paul," Giorgio stared directly into Paul's face, "Your voice just drools with emotion and talent and, like Lyra, I admire your so called 'acting' in the song and how you produce it. What I think you should work on, is the use of your hand and feet and etc. I think you can do a lot more with that and set the scene. Dawn," Looks at Dawn's eyes directly, "You have such a power in your voice that reaches into the depth of peoples' souls and you can do that without even trying… with the right song. You used the stage right and your voice did its very best, but I think you just need to think more about your song choices. So now my vote goes to… "
The audience's voices and cheers came to a halt as the moment of tension passed through with the slight pause in Giorgio's voice.
"…Dawn"
The echoing of screams was deafening as Dawn quietly said thank you and walked out of the stage, arm in arm with Paul.
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Walking with Dawn and Paul- backstage- Paul's POV
She... actually won? Wow, even I'm impressed witih the results.
"Congratulations, troublesome" muttered Paul.
"You know what …Thanks! I think that was the nicest thing you have said to me all year."
"Yeah, well, don't bet on it becoming a regular thing."
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Back on stage with Corey
"Okay guys, moving straight towards Ash and Misty's battle… Right after this 5 minute intermission"
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Backstage with Misty and Ash
"I am SO nervous right now. The tension's killing me!" whined Ash flailing his arms around.
"Well, I think that it would help if you would STOP waving your arms around!" said Misty with a very large pissed off mark on her forehead.
Then, Dawn and Paul came.
Looking at Dawn and realising that she was back from onstage, Misty screamed "CONGRATULATIONS DAWN!"
Dawn giggled slightly at Misty's giddy attitude "Thanks Misty-Mist!"
"Hey!" said Ash as he pointed towards Dawn, "Mist is my nickname for her!"
Dawn raised her eyebrow at Ash. "You already have a nickname for my sister?"
"Just saying but… err," Ash scratched his head in confusion, "don't you guys look anything alike?"
"Well, that's for us to know and you to never find out." winked Misty.
"Uh… Ginger and idiot, you need to go out now. Corey's calling you out"
"Whatever" said Misty and Ash at the same time, both ignoring Paul's choice of nickname for each other while Dawn thinks that they could make a good couple?
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On stage, No POV
(Skipping to the part where Misty starts singing)
"Now introducing… Misty Maple, singing Hummingbird Heartbeat by Katy Perry! Just a note, the first line isn't true."
The audience laughed, knowing what the first line was. But the laughter soon quietened when Misty entered the stage. Although Misty noticed, before she started performing, that Phoebe and Leaf weren't there. 'Oh Well, they would have a good reason for not being there' Misty thought 'Better start'
You make me feel like I'm losing my virginity
The first time every time when you touch me
Misty slightly bent her knees and fanned herself with her hand and smiled slightly.
I make you bloom like a flower that you never seen
Under the sun we are one buzzing energy
Let's pollinate to create a family tree
This evolution with you comes naturally
Some call it science we call it chemistry
This is the story of the birds and the bees
Even the season's change
Our love still stays the same
She steadied herself for her next note
You give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat,
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
I've flown a million miles just to find a magic seed
A white flower with the power to bring life to me
You're so exotic my whole body fluttering
Constantly craving for a taste of your sticky sweet
She spun around while her dress flowed with her like she was actually flying
I was on the brink of a heart attack
Misty put the back of her hand on her forehead and leaned back slightly.
You gave me life and keep me coming back
I see the sun rise in your eyes, your eyes
We've got a future full of blue skies, blue skies
Even the season's change
Our love still stays the same
You give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat, hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
You love me, you love me
Never love me not, not, oh no
Misty pretended to pick out petals off a flower, playing 'He loves me, He loves me not' and smiled faintly at her imaginary flower
When we hear a perfect harmony
You make me sound like, like a symphony
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat, hummingbird heartbeat
You give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
Misty also strikes her chest gently but strongly at the same time like the words that she sings really comes from the heart.
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat, hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh-oh
Hummingbird heartbeat
"Thanks Misty! Now, here's Ash, with So Sick by Ne-Yo!" announced Corey while girls swooned at the sight of Ash entering the stage.
Mmmm mmm yeah
Do do do do do do do-do
Ohh Yeah
Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I'm alone
Cause right now it says that we
Can't come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense
Cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice anymore
(it's ridiculous)
It's been months
And for some reason I just
(can't get over us)
And I'm stronger than this
(enough is enough)
No more walking round
With my head down
I'm so over being blue
Crying over you
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
Gotta fix that calendar I have
That's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you
There's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you
And your memory
And how every song reminds me
Of what used to be
That's the reason I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
(Stupid love songs)
Don't make me think about her smile
Or having my first child
I'm letting go
Turning off the radio
Cause I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(why can't I turn off the radio?)
Said I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(why can't I turn off the radio?)
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishin' you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
Why can't I turn off the radio?
(why can't I turn off the radio?)
Why can't I turn off the radio?
"That was an amazing job from Ash Ketchum! Now, onto the judges opinions" said Corey.
"Well, I'm just going to be blunt Ketchum," Started Lyra, "Your song was a great choice for you. Your pitch and wording was near perfect and you did a stupendus job. Well done."Ash sighed in relief as she said her last sentence.
"Misty was very… " Said Melody, trying to look for the right word and chuckled when she found the word, "explicit, referring to her first line of course. But overall, I was impressed! Your tone of voice was absolutely perfect for the song and your voice was near flawless… so great job."
"Now, the judges will decide who will win the final minors. Judges?"
"Misty." Said Melody
"Sorry Misty, but Ash won me over by singing one of my favourite songs… So Ash" Said Lyra
"Both of you did exceptionally well, but my vote today goes to…" The audience stared at Giorgio with anticipation "… Misty."
Misty screamed with delight and Ash hugged her in congratulations and said "congratulations" in her ear. Before Misty could respond a 'thank you', she felt her head spin.
"Go on and go backstage guys. That was awesome job by the way!" said Corey.
"Well, that's a wrap for the minor competition; join us tomorrow for the majors, when May Maple and Drew Hayden battle it out for the win!"
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