Me: Wow chapter 20! I never thought I'd get this far! First off I want to apologize for not updating! Also to make this chapter shorter I'm skipping the results (no one got out, you guys are too nice!) finally, thanks to all those that reviewed we've got a lot of people in this chapter so let's start off… Jessica!
Jessica: I really shouldn't be here Lauren is so… mad!
Me: OK… Aleks
Aleks: I'm nervous
Me: you ok?
Aleks: Just as long as I pass this round
Me: Mike?
Mike: I'm just finding it weird that first off I got through and then that everyone here is from Forks.
Me: Not everyone. Carlisle?
Carlisle: It's obvious that I'm only here because my family paid the judges.
Me: Not just because of that but also because …
Alice (AKA Kristen Pattison): Don't say it, and I am so excited!
Me: And finally Maddi!
Maddi: Let's be clear I don't like Simon… but thanks for putting me on here!
Me: No Problem! Well on top of these fine guests we have, we also have some of the wolf pack!... Seth!
Seth: Hey!
Me: Jared! And Paul! Who are busy right now but will be here shortly. Also I do not own Twilight, American Idol, I Want You to Want Me by Letters of Cleo, Mambo # 5 by Lou Bega, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley, Dancing Queen by ABBA, How You Remind Me by Nickleback, Wouldn't It Be Nice by The Beach Boys, I Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow, and It's My Life by Bon Jovi. Enjoy!
JPOV (Jessica)
"Jessica!" called Simon
I stood up from my chair; I should have run when I had the chance. Lauren my best friend would kill me if she knew that I got here when she couldn't.
Simon called my name again this time he tapped his pen furiously. Here it goes I thought as I walked down the aisle. I picked up the microphone and shut my eyes and began singing.
"I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I want you to want me
I need you to need me," oh no my voice was shaking! I opened my eyes as they began to tear up I tried to blink the tears away but suddenly they overfilled.
"I'd love you to love me
Try on your old Brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me"
"Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
Feeling all alone without a friend you feel like dying
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying," I continued then suddenly I felt stronger, and best of all I sounded stronger. I danced around as I continued singing
"I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
try on your old brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
Feeling all alone without a friend you feel like dying
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
Feeling all alone without a friend you feel like dying
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I want you to want me [4x]," I finished with the rest of my dignity in tacked grateful I wasn't getting any close-ups. I headed back to my seat with my head held high and sighed at that moment I decided to forget Lauren and live this dream, I deserved happiness I smiled at that thought as I sat down next to Mike.
APOV (Alecks)
I felt excited yet nervous and the only thing that kept me from jumping up and down in my seat and running to the bathroom to freak out was the fact that I had nailed it in the auditions. Even Simon said I had nailed it! Ok so he didn't say 'nailed it'. He said 'that was the best we heard today' in his strongly British accent while poking Paula with his pen but still that's a very good sign!
"Alecks!" called Paula
I practically hopped my way down the aisle to the stage; I was so ready for this!
"Ladies and Gentlemen,
this is Mambo Number 5," I spoke
"One, two, three, four, five
Everybody in the car, so come on let's ride
to the liquor-store around the corner
The boys say they want some gin and juice
But I really don't wanna
Beerbust like I had last week
I must stay deep
Because talk is cheap
I like Angela, Pamela, Sandra and Rita
And as I continue you know
You know they gettin' sweeter
So what I can do I really beg you my Lord
To me flirting it's just like sport, anything fly
It's all good let me dump it
Please set in the trumpet
A little bit of Monica in my life
A little bit of Erica by my side
A little bit of Rita's all I need
A little bit of Tina's what I see
A little bit of Sandra in the sun
A little bit of Mary all night long
A little bit of Jessica here I am
A little bit of you makes me your man" I danced as I sang but not as obnoxiously as that Kalen guy.
"Mambo Number 5," I spoke, then I started singing again
"Jump and down go and move it all around
Shake your head to the sound
Put your hands on the ground
Take one step left
And one step right
One to the front and one to the side
Clap your hands once
And clap your hands twice
And if it looks like this
Then you doin' it right
A little bit of Monica in my life
A little bit of Erica by my side
A little bit of Rita's all I need
A little bit of Tina's what I see
A little bit of Sandra in the sun
A little bit of Mary all night long
A little bit of Jessica here I am
A little bit of you makes me your man
The trumpet,
the trumpet!
Mambo Number 5
Ha, ha, ha
A little bit of Monica in my life
A little bit of Erica by my side
A little bit of Rita's all I need
A little bit of Tina's what I see
A little bit of Sandra in the sun
A little bit of Mary all night long
A little bit of Jessica here I am
A little bit of you makes me your man
I do all to
fall in love with a girl like you
You can't run and you can't hide
You and me gonna touch the sky
Mambo Number 5," I finished receiving a standing ovation from Paula. I smiled I got this in the bag!
MPOV (Mike's)
Jessica sat back down next to me she seemed slightly shaken but still ok.
"You did good," I whispered to her as the next guy came up on to the stage.
The guy who was called 'Alexs' or 'Aleks' I couldn't really tell which, seemed to carry an almost too cocky air around him. He sang Mambo # 5 and I laughed when he said Jessica. But the song seemed to pass too fast and all of a sudden Randy was calling my name.
I headed down the aisle (A/N: yes I know they go on the stage from back stage but this is how I wrote the story.)
"Where is the moment when we need it the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away," I began clutching the mic in my hand it was strange but this song always reminded me of Bella. Especially that time when Edward left, idiot! I thought to myself.
"And I don't need no carryin' on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on" Bella would wear that fake smile at least in public I was sure when she was in her bedroom that's when the walls crashed down. I'm sure if I had been there like that Jacob guy and not thrown up during the zombie movie-because I was honestly sick (A/N:right…)- she would have chosen me and she wouldn't need Edward because she would have loyal, dependable me. What was this a car commercial? I laughed mentally as I reached the chorus.
"Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day" how could I forget though I had Jessica? She was all I could want still why did I always crave for Bella, clumsy, beautiful Bella.
"Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on," I sang the bridge
"You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
(Oh.. Holiday..)
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong
So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day" I finished sadly I didn't think this was my best job. I walked defeated back to my seat praying the judges would keep me.
CPOV (Carlisle's)
Here I was again doing something Aro and the rest of the Voltari would likely frown upon. I was basically telling the world 'hey look at me I'm a vampire!' this wasn't inconspicuous. I mean what if we won? Then for years people would follow us asking us why we haven't aged?
And we couldn't hide once you found the spotlight it sticks to you like glue. Hadn't my family thought this through? I should have stopped them when I had the chance! Now look what's happened I thought.
"Carlisle I'm sure it will be fine and we'll make sure we don't win," Edward promised
"Edward you could get through on your looks alone," Bella said
Edward smirked at that but quickly changed it to a small smile before Bella and her human senses noticed it.
"Don't worry I'll tell you when we're in danger," Alice said
"I would like to avoid danger at any cost," I said
Before anyone could reply Simon called my name.
"Good luck!" my family cheered together receiving a few strange looks from onlookers I guess we were the first family to actually get through on American Idol.
"I heard there was a secret chord
that David played and it pleased the lord
but you don't really care for music, do you
well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
the minor fall and the major lift
the baffled king composing hallelujah" I began I figured this time I would turn to my religious roots anyways this song was such a classic.
"hallelujah...
well your faith was strong but you needed proof
you saw her bathing on the roof
her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
she tied you to her kitchen chair
she broke your throne and she cut your hair
and from your lips she drew the hallelujah
hallelujah...
baby I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
but love is not a victory march
it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
hallelujah...
well there was a time when you let me know
what's really going on below
but now you never show that to me do you
but remember when I moved in you
and the holy dove was moving too
and every breath we drew was hallelujah
well, maybe there's a god above
but all I've ever learned from love
was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
it's not a cry that you hear at night
it's not somebody who's seen the light
it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
hallelujah..." I finished and was accompanied by applause and a huge grin on Simon's face as he whispered to Paula and wrote something down on his pad of paper.
APOV (Alice's)
"Kristen!" called Paula
It took me a few seconds to remember that was my name from now on I quickly checked my refection in my compact; making sure my wig was in place and my contacts hadn't melted yet. Then I headed to the stage, taking my time I was trying to be the opposite of me but it wasn't helping that Jasper was bouncing back the excitement the contestants were giving off.
"You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen" I started I gave up on the act and did my own dance moves.
"Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen" I finished being followed by applause I did a tiny curtsey as I walked back to Jasper.
MPOV (Maddi's)
I was glad it was Randy who called my name as I waited in my chair. It was taking too long and my legs were stiff I wanted to get up and dance or move at least.
"Maddi!" he called
I smiled jumping up so glad I had made it to Hollywood week but this journey wasn't going to stop here at least I hoped not.
"Never made it as a wise man
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin
Tired of livin like a blind man
I'm sick of sight without a sense of feelin
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I've been wrong, I've been down
and to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream are we having fun yet?
Ya?, Ya?, Ya? ...No no(x2)
It's not like you didn't know that
I said I love you and I swear I still do
And it must have been so bad
Cause livin with me must have damned near killed you
And this is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I've been wrong, I've been down
and to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream are we having fun yet?
Ya?, Ya?, Ya? ... No no(x4)
Never made it as a wise man
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I've been wrong, I've been down
to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream are we havin fun yet? Ya?, Ya?
Oh, are we havin fun yet?, Ya?, Ya?
Oh, are we havin fun yet?, Ya?, Ya?
Oh, are we havin fun yet?, Ya?, Ya?....No no"
SPOV (Seth's)
Stupid dare. It was weird how a simple game of truth and dare had led me and the rest of the wolf pack here. And of course not wanting to seem like a wimp we all said dare. So somehow that led us here I guess all that howling at the moon really does work your vocals.
"Seth!" called Simon
"Good luck," Sam said
He seemed more nervous than me and I wondered why though I would probably find out later. Being a wolf has the perks of reading each other's minds at times it's a pain but it kind of keeps us close.
"Wouldn't it be nice if we were older
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong " my dare was I had to sing Beach Boy songs all through the show unless it wasn't in the genre we had to sing. So here I was with the same song I auditioned with hoping I wasn't going to ensue embarrassment upon myself.
"You know it's gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together we've been spending
I wish that every kiss was never ending
Wouldn't it be nice
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
Baby then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
We could be married
And then we'd be happy
Wouldn't it be nice
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But lets talk about it
Wouldn't it be nice" I finished thinking it would be nice if I could at least get through this round.
JPOV (Jared's)
I didn't like this, not at all. Being away from Kim was like being away from my everything because that's exactly what she was; everything. She was my sun and my moon, my life, heart, soul and everything in between and because of a stupid game of truth and dare I was stuck here. Miles away from her because her mother didn't like the thought that Kim would miss school.
"You'll do fine." She said to me
I was talking to her on the phone, she was meant to be in class but she skipped it to calm me and my nerves.
"I'm not sure I could always fail you know? Because I miss you and I don't want to be apart." I told her
"I know I miss you too." She said
"Jared!" called Paula
"I need to go!" I told her
"Good luck!" she said then the line went dead and I felt myself clutch the quiet phone in my hand. I wanted to call her back and leave the audition. Surely I could return to La Push in a few hours if I transformed, right?
But I resisted the urge -I would surely feel the pain later- and walked up to the stage. At least I knew the perfect song now I thought.
"You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
you see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
if you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you
You came along just like a song and brightened my day. Who would've believed that you were part of dream? Now it all seems light years away and now you know...
I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
you see I feel sad when your sad
I feel glad when you're glad
if you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile...
Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find. Well, I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me and you see...
I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
you see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad
if you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you"
PPOV (Paul's)
"Paul Dogg!" called Randy
I stood up frustrated that I had to be here why couldn't I have been dared to run naked through town? I would have happily taken that over American Idol! I wasn't some glamorous rocker guy or whatever I didn't have a good voice so why was I here? Entertainment? Was I just another good laugh for some low life loser?
"This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
A silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life
This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks
It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life
Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life!"
Me: Wasn't my best chapter but it was a hard one to write. I'm sorry Maddi if that was really off character I promise next time it will be better. I'm aware there are others who haven't been put in the story well you guys are going to the second round in Hollywood week; groups! Please R&R and tell me who should stay and who should hit the highway! I'll try and update soon!