Sigh, well needless to say that this has been a great story to write and its not over yet. Not by a long shot. I've been so relaxed by writing this that I went on ahead and put up a new chapter just for you guys. Im sure that youre all wondering how in the world am i going to top the last chapter? Jade and Travis are a couple, Hunter and Cat are hitting it off, Liza and Anthony are having some issues early on, and is Marni trying to weasal her way into Beck's heart? Plus as an added bonus, whats with the hidden alliance between Racheal, Tyler, and Morgin? Well its time for the kickback dance and all this and much more will be revealed in this chapter. So enjoy, and review your opinions.

Chapter 5: Revelations part 1

The kickback had finally arrived, and everyone was excited to be having such an occassion this early in the year. Many performances were great while others left something to be desired. Among the great performances, was the band B.L.O.O.D. who were just finishing with their song.

Jade:

God I want to dream again

Take me where I never been

I wanna go there, this time Im not scared!

Now Im unbreakable

Its unmistakable

No one can touch me

Nothing can stop me!

Racheal was blasting her bass while Tyler was banging the drums with intensity. Unknown to the two, was a glaring Travis who was making sure to keep an eye on the two. Everyone thought Jade held a grudge but compared to Travis, she was a saint. His peircing light brown eyes burrowed a hole in the girls head but he made sure to direct his gaze elsewhere every now and then so he wouldnt raise suspicion.

Once the song ended, the group bowed and prepared to head off the stage. Rachael quickly grinned from ear to ear as if nothing was amiss. "Man, we rocked out there! Especially you Jade..." There was a hint of seductiveness in her voice that was making the goth uncomfortable. Jade tried to back away but she was cornered. Trapped between a sexually throbbing girl who was borderlined obsessed with her and a wall. There seemed to be no escape. That is until...

"Um... ladies and gentlemen?" Everyone turned to see an obviously nervous Travis standing onstage. "I wrote this song and would like to play it for you guys..."

The crowd whooped and cheered as the young man decided to step behind the piano instead of grabbing a guitar. Murmers of confusion soon followed. He took a deep breath and gazed at Jade. He knew that she was in a compromising position but he shrugged it off knowing that he had the advantage.

"I wrote this for the woman I love..." he spoke in a sultry voice and began to play. "...And I hope she knows that."

So High by John Legend

Baby since the day you came into my life
You made me realize that we were born to fly

Travis looked directly at the target of his song. He poured out his soul into each word.

You showed me everyday new possibilities
You proved my fantasies of love could really be

Jade's eyes widened as she digested the words. Rachael had now backed off and had her arms crossed in disgust and shock.

Let's go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy

Everyone stood speechless as he continued to play with vigor and passion.

Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud 9

(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)

Taking another glance, Travis noticed that Jade's eyes were watering. She had the faintest hint of a smile and most importantly, she began walking towards the stage as if in a trance. Her feet were on auto-pilot as each step felt more like gliding rather than walking.

Maybe later we can go up to the moon
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are

We'll go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud 9

(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)

Racheals now a smoldering mess. To say that she was jealous wouldve been an understatement. She had gripped Tyler by the shoulder and unconsciously latched on too tightly because when she snapped out of it, her best friend was on one knee whimpering in sheer pain.

"Oops, sorry..." she flatly admitted as she let him go. Her eyes never left Jade until she had blended into the crowd.

Ooh...yeah
Ooh...oh hey

Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazin'
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud 9
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky

Tori Vega, Beck Oliver, and Marni watched on as the form of Jade appeared on stage. The latina was flabbergasted to say the least. Never in her life had she her frenemy become mesmerized for anything other than scissors yet here she [Jade] was, almost to the point of sobbing before her as her friend played a powerful song.

Jade just stood there, not caring if anybody was paying attention to her. She felt as if she and Travis were the only one's in the entire world as her blue eyes locked onto his brown irises. She could see that even without the song, he was proving his feelings for her. They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and that you can tell the true nature of someone based on what you see. Well Jade saw nothing but love and adoration in her boyfriends eyes.

You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky ooh...ooh...
Yeah...

This is how love's supposed to be
This is how, this is how love's supposed to be, yeah
Let's go to the moon baby, ooh
Let's go to the moon baby, yeah
Let's go, go, let's go to the moon baby
So high...

As he finished the last note, he stood up and held her shoulders. Here before him was THE Jade West standing before him grinning with tears streaming down her face. They didnt say much but he mouthed the words:

"Do you love me?"

She couldnt speak, but nodded. That one nod spoke volumes to the world. To Travis, it was the honest reciprocation of mutual emotions. To Racheal, it was legitimate proof that she had no chance with her. To the school, it was the beginning of a new power relationship.

The crowd...

Only then did it all hit them. The roars and cheers from the rest of the school had finally sunk in. Travis & Jade turned towards everyone in each others embrace when a familiar voice yelled out.

"Dont just stand there!" it was Andre. "Kiss her!"

The two looked towards each other, exchanged loving gazes then connected their lips. The sparks that they had felt earlier in the week had now become fireworks that were booming in each other's bodies. Racheal stormed off. She knew that kiss was the final nail in the coffin for her hopes of ever being with Jade.

Well this is the end of part one of the Revalation side-storyline. What I was planning was resolving the first few plots that were introduced indivdually then working on the remaining ones that havent been touched on yet. So now that the plan is pretty much rendered useless and Travis & Jade are publically known as the new power couple, what is left for Racheal who appears to be slipping into insanity? Well you may have to wait for a few chapters to find out because we have a couple of issues that still need checking out... stay tuned for Hollywood Arts 2012 Revelations pt 2... coming soon