You should know the song.
Galinda took in the sight before her. It was a nice looking restaurant with a small stage for karaoke, which was occupied by a husky old Goat. The Goat was singing a catchy little song, and the blond decided to take the liberty of starting a dance. Apparently her attempts at flirtation weren't a complete failure because Fiyero began to dance with her. She giggled in an attempt to seem shy and noticed he had taken the bait.
Boq, seeing that the lovely green girl wasn't taken, jumped at the chance. "Would you like to dance?" He extended a hand.
Elphaba raised an eye at him. "Me?"
"Who else?"
"Perhaps that nice boy over there." Elphaba commented sarcastically.
"Gross, that's my roommate. You want to dance or no?" Boq laughed.
The green girl blushed. "I don't know how to dance..."
Boq, who was unskilled at teaching sat down beside her. "Can you karaoke?" He pointed to the stage.
"I suppose." Elphaba mumbled. "But wouldn't you miss that Goat's beautiful voice?"
"I'll manage. Will you sing?" Boq replied.
"You've heard me sing..."
"Yeah, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when we were four." He replied.
Elphaba crossed her arms. "Yeah... and I suck."
"Just one song." Boq lead her to the stage before she could protest. "Excuse me, sir," he said to the Goat, "but my friend would like to sing."
"Certainly." The Goat gave them a small smile and handed Elphaba the microphone that he strangely held perfectly in his hands.
Elphaba sighed, "Let's just get this over with…" as she scrolled through the songbook. Instead of choosing, Boq noticed she closed her eyes and created her very own song.
I don't know just where I'm going
And tomorrow is a little overwhelming
And the air is cold and I'm not the same anymore.
I've been running in your direction for too long now,
Lost my own reflection and I can't look down
If you're not there to catch me when I fall.
If this is the moment I stand here on my own,
If this is right of passage that somehow leads me home,
I might be afraid but it's my turn to be brave.
If this is the last chance before we say goodbye,
At least it's the first day of the rest of my life,
I can't be afraid 'cause it's my turn to be brave.
All along, all I ever wanted was to be the light
When your life was daunting but I can't see mine,
And I feel as though you're pushing me away.
Well who's to blame? Are we making the right choices?
'Cause we can't be sure, if we're hearing our own voices,
As we close the door, even though we are to desperate to stay.
If this is the moment I stand here on my own,
If this is right of passage that somehow leads me home,
I might be afraid but it's my turn to be brave.
If this is the last chance before we say goodbye,
At least it's the first day of the rest of my life,
I can't be afraid 'cause it's my turn to be brave.
Galinda noticed her friend singing and stopped dancing, Fiyero with her. Never had any of them heard such a voice in their lives. The song was a beautiful work of art as well. Be brave... Galinda smiled at the message.
And I might still cry,
And I might still bleed,
These thorns in my side,
This heart on my sleeve.
And lightening my strike this ground at my feet,
And I might still crash,
But I still believe...
This is the moment I stand here all alone,
With everything I have inside, everything I own,
I might be afraid but it's my turn to be brave.
If this is the last chance before we say goodbye,
At least it's the first day of the rest of my life,
I can't be afraid 'cause it's my turn to be brave.
Fiyero had slipped away from Galinda and found Boq. "Did you hear her?"
"How could I not. She's good isn't she?" Boq replied.
"She's incredible..." Fiyero mumbled.
"You think she'd make a good singer?" Boq nearly slapped himself for asking. Of course she'd be asked to be the singer.
Fiyero didn't respond and watched the green girl step off the stage. "Elphie!" Galinda squealed. "That was incredible!"
"It was nothing..." Elphaba shook her head.
"But it was! And you made that up yourself?" The blond let out a shrill sound as the green girl nodded. "Elphie! You have such potential!" She hugged the green girl, who awkwardly patted her back.
"No, it wasn't that good. Seriously."
"But it was." Fiyero walked up at that point. "In fact, Boq and I were wondering if you'd like to join our band."
"It would really help us out. We've been looking for a lead singer. Let's face it; we suck compared to you." Boq crossed his fingers. What better way to get with a girl than hang out with her everyday and compliment her on her beautiful voice?
"You should do it, Elphie!" Galinda smiled grabbing her friend's arm so to support her clumsy self. "It would be so much fun to see you perform live on stage!"
"Like I had just now?" Elphaba mumbled.
"Please?" Boq offered.
"Well, the thing is..." Elphaba looked down.
"What?" Fiyero asked.
A little cliffy I am. Well R&R please... gonna watch Cheno in Annie now :D - chenzy