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Max POV
"And Mrs. Ride, how do you feel about having your song "Halo" number one on the top 100?" asked the peppy talk show host Wendy Diggs, I fought back the edge to deck her.
"It feels really great. I am so glad that my band and I have had the opportunity to have our music recognized by so many devoted fans." I answered with false cheer.
"How do you feel about being the inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?" she asked.
"Its amazing really I never thought that this could happen to me, I grew up like every other kid" lie. "With dreams and hopes but I never thought it could come true." I said with a fake smile.
"There are roomers of you leaving your band, The Maximum Ride. Do you have anything to say about this?" she asked. I sighed better tell the world now.
"Well yes that is true. I'm going to be leaving the band, not forever but for a while I need some alone time. Nudge, will be taking over my spot as lead vocalist until I return. Our concert for our induction into the hall will double as a farewell concert." I said. She looked shocked.
"Well there you have it America, Maximum Ride will be leaving her band. The concert will be tonight and is free so come and see your favorite pop star's last performance!" Said Wendy then the cameras crew said that we were done. I sighed and sat up. I thanked Wendy grabbed my bag and walked out of the studio. Butch, my bodyguard, fallowed me out. I smirked; the thought of me needing protection was completely laughable. My heels clicked against the pavement as I walked down the busy streets of New York. People screamed and cried as I passed by them I pulled down my sunglasses shielding my eyes from the relentless flashing of cameras. Butch led me to my car and opened my door I got in and the driver took me to my penthouse apartment. I went upstairs where Nudge was waiting for me.
"Max I made us all shirts for tonight!" she said grinning like the Cheshire cat. She pulled out a metallic sliver v-neck t-shirt. On the front it had said "Maximum's Final Ride" on the back it had a pair of black wings with sliver feathers every now and then, just like my wings. I smiled and took it from her.
"Go home and get ready I'll meet you at the concert okay?" I said she nodded and hugged me.
"Where are you going to go?" she asked quietly looking down.
"I don't know Nudge. I just can't do this anymore. I need some time." I said. She nodded and left without another word.
I took a shower and wrapped up in a towel. I put on some black mascara and shiny sliver eye shadow. I let my hair dry into its natural light brown waves that hit the middle of my back. I slipped on some black leather pants and the t-shirt Nudge made me. I put on some sliver converse and grabbed my keys.
When I got to the concert there was a line three blocks down waiting to get in. Fans screamed when they saw my car. I pulled up around the back where Butch was waiting to escort me in. Once inside I met Iggy, Gazzy, Nudge, and Angel who where all practicing the two songs we where playing tonight. They all had shirts on similar to mine but they all had on black t-shirts and the wings on the back matched their own. We finished practicing and we were told to go back stage.
After the opening band was finished the whole arena went pitch black we took our places on the stage. I sat on a stool, my black acoustic guitar resting in my lap. Angel had her violin and was standing to my right. Nudge had a sliver eclectic guitar, Gazzy had one similar to hers but it was a bass. They where both to my left Then Iggy were on the drums behind me. I strummed the first chord and Angel came in. A spot light was on me. The rest of the stage was dark. I started singing.
You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold, and it feels like the end
There's no place to go, you know I won't give in
Iggy came in on the drums.
Angel and Nudge quietly ahhhed in the background.
No I won't give in
(Ahh, ahh)
The stage lit up with bright orange and red lights. Gazzy and Nudge came in on their guitars.
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you; I'm here for you
The flock all new the truth behind these lyrics, they where about our forever battle. For the things that we've been through.
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
I took a breath and sung for him.
So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close, and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
Ahh, ahh
I'll fight and defend
Ahh, ahh
Yeeah, yeah
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
Nudge had a tear rolling down her cheek.
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
I smiled a sad smiled and closed my eyes.
Hear me when I say when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Perfectly imperfect.
Yeeah, yeah, yeah, yeaaaah
La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da da
The girls, Iggy and Gazzy joined in singing the chorus with me.
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Dooo, do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
(Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Keep holding on
(Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Keep holding on
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Doo, do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on (Keep holding on)
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
The massive crowd of 800,000 people roared. I smiled. "Thank you so much! As you all know this will be my last show for a while, but Nudge will handle the vocals until I get back. Now this next song will be my last. The rest of the band has a few more for you but this is my final goodbye. Thanks so much for your support you are all amazing people." The crowed roared again. Then they started chanting "We Love Max" The rest of the Flock exited the stage hugging me on the way.
"Take care of them." I whispered to Iggy when he passed he looked back at me and nodded. The stage crew rolled out a grand piano and took the other interments. I sat behind it and adjusted the microphone so it was at my lips. I played the intro and began to sing
Your fingertips across my skin
The palm trees swaying in the wind
Images
I was playing the arena but my mind was 1000 miles away to happier times. Times before heleft. When we would walk down the beach.
You sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Clever trick
He would sing me to sleep; he was my strength when I was week. My hope when I was hopeless. My love in a world of hate.
I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Tears prickled at my eyes.
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
Not a day goes by when I don't thing about him, he haunts my every thought.
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me
Images
Pictures of him and me flashed behind my eyelids.
And when you left you kissed my lips
You told me you would never let forget these images, no.
I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Tears rolled down my cheeks.
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
I cannot go to the ocean
I cannot drive the streets at night
I cannot wake up in the morning
Without you on my mind
Images of him flashing in front of my eyes. My minds away of torturing its self.
So you're gone and I'm haunted
And I bet you are just fine
Did I make it that easy
To walk right in and out of my life?
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
I played the last note and the crowd applauded multiple people begging for me to do another song, some crying. I couldn't handle it anymore, the pain of heartbreak; it was too much it was crushing me. I sprang to my feet and jumped on top of the piano I snapped out my black and sliver wings tearing the t-shirt to shreds. The crowd gasped and screamed. I jumped into the air and with one stroke of my wings I was soaring through the air. I flew and flew until the earth below me was out of sight. I figured I was some where in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean by now. Then I sucked in one last breath and pulled in my wings. Air whistled past my ears sending my hair flying behind me I spread out my arms and legs allowing the air to stink my cheeks. I fell and fell never opening my eyes. I felt the unforgiving water coming closer and closer. The impact of the ocean would be enough to make me a Max pancake.
"Goodbye, My almost lover." I whispered my final words as they got snatched by the wind and opened my eyes.
Maximum's Final Ride.
THE END!
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