Yo peeps, GMG here with chapter 14! Spur of the moment writing! Also, thanks for the nice reviews I received. Time for music! The NoraRen pairing is purely background information for now, so I won't go into detail.
Disclaimer: Y'all know the drill!
One week later...
The courtyard of Beacon had been decorated for the talent show. The tall stage was hidden behind massive olive curtains. Ozpin glanced at the amassed students and faculty. At the judges table sat Peter Port, Bartholomew Oobleck, and Glynda Goodwitch.
Appeased by the number present, he began. "Welcome, students and faculty, to the Annual Beacon Talent Show!" The crowd roared. He cleared his throat an continued. "First up... Team JNPR!"
The curtain drew back and revealed the team, each holding their instrument. Pyrrha on guitar and Jaune on Bass, while Nora was on drums and Ren on keyboard. Each member had a microphone in front of them. The crowd cheered and clapped, earnest to see what would come next.
Jaune cleared his throat. "Hello Beacon! We of Team JNPR are going to perform one of my favorite songs; 'Believe' by Blood On The Dance Floor. (Don't own the song! The poems from chapter one are mine however!)" The music started softly, each musician playing flawlessly.
Finally, Jaune began singing, Pyrra assisting.
Believe in me,
When you feel like you're losing all your hopes and dreams
Believe in me,
When I am gone you gotta keep a smile on
Believe in me,
Goodbye my friends; Just celebrate the times we spent
Believe in me,
We all die; It's an awfully big adventure
Believe in me, When I'm gone...
Nora and Ren joined in and sang with them.
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
Believe in me,
Just keep your faith and believe in all that you make
Believe in me,
My love is not a gamble; You can count on me
Believe in me,
No lies, Just love, I will be pure just like the sun
Believe in me,
When you are down I will lift you up from the ground
Believe in me, When I'm gone...
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
Pyrrha stopped as a spotlight appeared on Jaune, who continued alone.
If you're afraid of death
It'll come at you at the speed of light
Only if your not afraid of death
It will cast it's shadowy eyes upon you
And guide you into the eternal, infinity
Pyrrha slipped back into the song, her voice harmonizing with Jaune's.
Believe in me, When I'm gone...
Like before, Ren and Nora joined them for the chorus.
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
We all fall down, but we'll pick you up
Jaune finished in a whisper.
I love you
The assembled students were stunned into silence. Clumsy Jaune, a singer?! The hyperactive Nora, playing to a slower song?! This was insane! Suddenly, a small clap was heard, soon followed by an ever growing number of people clapping. The crowd was going wild! The members of JNPR stood and bowed before walking off the stage as the curtains closed.
Ozpin waltzed up on to the stage and reclaimed his microphone, turning to face the audience.
"Next, " He said, "Team RWBY!"
Nobody was quite ready for what they saw. The curtains pulled back to show the team, but all four wore matching outfits. (I ask that someone draw what I describe next and send me a link! They get a chapter dedicated in their honor!) All four wore black cargo pants, even Weiss, and white converses. White hoodies with short sleeves, with a red long sleeved shirt underneath. The final touch was a yellow bandana securely fastened around their necks.
Blake walked over and picked up the bass Jaune had set down on his way out, while Ruby grabbed Pyrrha's guitar. Weiss strode over to the mic beside Ruby and smiled at the younger teen. Yang sat herself on the small stool behind the drums and flipped the sticks in her hands, a eager grin stretching across her face.
Ruby grinned and grabbed the mic. "ARE YOU READY TO ROCK, BEACON?!" A chorus of yells responded, causing her smile to grow. "I THOUGHT SO! 1...2... A 1,2,3,4!"
The guitar, bass, and drums started playing in an alternative rock style and Weiss grabbed the mic, Ruby accompanying her at times.
They see you as small and helpless
They see you as just a child
Surprise when they find out that a warrior will soon run wild
Prepare for your greatest moments
Prepare for your finest hour
The dream that you've always dreamed is
Suddenly about to flower
We are lightning
Straying from the thunder
Miracles of ancient wonder
Ruby and Weiss grinned and sung in unison.
This will be the day we've waited for
This will be the day we open up the door
I don't wanna hear your absolution
Hope your ready for a revolution
Welcome to a world of new solutions
Welcome to a world of bloody evolution
In time-your heart will open minds
A story will be told
and victory is in a simple soul
Your world needs a great defender
Your world's in the way of harm
You want a romantic life a fairytale that's full of charm
Beware that the light is fading
Beware as the dark returns
This world's unforgiving
Even brilliant lights will cease to burn
Legends scatter
Day and night will sever
Hope and peace are lost forever
Weiss stepped back as the sot light focused on Ruby. Her solo put Jaune's to shame. Where he had sung, she played a solo on her guitar. Her fingers ripped through the fast ups and downs and dumbfounding the audience. Her speed truly shined as she reached the peak of the solo. When it winded down to its resolution, Weiss steeped back up and sang in a quieter register before returning to the normal, loud dynamics of the song.
This will be the day we've waited for
This will be the day we open up the door
I don't wanna hear your absolution
Hope your ready for a revolution
Welcome to a world of new solutions
Welcome to a world of bloody evolution
In time your heart will open minds
A story will be told
and victory is in a simple soul
Their was no hesitation as the audience burst into cheers, chants shaking the stadium.
"R-W-B-Y! R-W-B-Y! R-W-B-Y!"
The bowed and made their way offstage, the chants still continuing. Today was going well.
End...
Technically, the chapter is long. It really isn't. I'll make a longer one soon as in terms of actual story telling. Also, Blake haz ears! I was surprised! Not by the ears, but the fact that the fan base was actually right! Finally, review! I miss your reviews, it is the cup of coffee that allows my stories to flourish and evolve. (Don't press the b-button!) Moar reviews plz. This is GMG, Signing off!