Author: SkyTate19
Title: Reluctant Idol
Summary: After being raised by only his father since he was 4, Bridge now has a new obstacle ahead of him: gaining the respect of his high-school classmates! Can he gain their respect by his hidden singing talent and maybe even find some true love? Find out!
Chapter 13
Everyone was laughing in the backstage room. They were happy because the competition was going great for them.
Cole looked around and realized something "Guys… where is Tyzonne?"
The laughing stopped and everybody was confused. He was actually right. The blond guy was nowhere in sight.
"That guy scares me… I don't know why… maybe I'm just paranoid" Ronny sighed.
Mack went near the girl and put an arm around her shoulder. She smiled at the gesture and put her head on the boy's chest. She liked a lot Mack, but she couldn't say it, it wasn't her nature.
Just then, they saw the commercial ending. The competition was on.
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Ryan was near the judges when the camera focused on him. "Welcome back to American Idol. Before we continue with the competition, I want to ask the judges a question. What do you think so far about the contestant?"
Randy talked first "Well, I think it's too early to judge, but we had some great performances 'till now, and some of them truly shocked me."
Ryan nodded "Paula what do you think?"
The woman shook her head "you know that I'm not going to say anything about that sorry"
Everybody in the audience, even Simon, rolled their eyes "Yeah, right. They're all great for you. I forgot that. Simon?"
The man took a sip from his glass and started talking "If I have to choose the best entertainer, Mack is the winner and if I have to choose the best singer, Adele beasts everyone 'till now."
The crowd cheered at that. Ryan then talked "OK. We've heard what the judges think. Let's continue with the competition. Shell us? Up next is Elizabeth"
(The presentation video begin) "I'm Elizabeth, Z for everyone, I'm 21 and I'm a nurse."
(Imagines of Z in the hospital working come on) "This is a very stressful job. Sometimes I have to do double shift but if I think that I have to go home to my beautiful daughter, times fly by."
(Imagines of Z and her daughter playing come on the screen) "I want to dedicate this night performance to her. And remember: Mum loves you!"
The video ended and the camera showed Ryan near Alyssa, Z's mum "I'm near Mama Delgado, who's already crying. Don't worry, she hasn't sing yet."
The woman smiled and slapped lightly the man's arm "With –Who Wants to Live Forever- here's Z"
The light in the studio went off. Only one remained on, and it showed Z in the middle of the stage.
There's no time for us
there's no place for us
what is this thing that builds our dreams yet slips away
From us
Z then took a big breath and started singing the chorus.
Who wants to live forever?
Who dares to love forever?
When love must die
The light turned on again and the girl looked around at the cheering crowd
but touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
and we can have forever
and we can love forever
forever is our today
She looked straight in the camera and finished the song
Who waits forever anyway?
The song ended and Z bowed her head to thank the crowd and went in front of the Judges.
Randy nodded "That was very good. I loved how you controlled the song from going up and down in the middle. You know what? Your voice reminds me a lot of Amy Whinehouse's vibe. I like that!"
Paula smiled at that "I have to agree with that. Your voice sounds a lot like Amy's. And I have to compliment you because you took a song that only big singers like Celine and Barbra can take on and you made it your own. Very good job" the woman clapped her hands as she stood up.
Z nodded at her and turned to Simon "You might be surprised, but I have to agree with these two. Congratulation"
The crowd erupted in cheers as Ryan approached Z "good job!"
They shared a high five "If you want to vote for Z these are the numbers you need to do that. Let's go on with the competition. Wes is next.
(The video started) "I'm Wesley Collins, I'm 24, and I'm the CEO of my father's industries."
(Imagines of Wes behind a desk come on) "This is a horrible job. It's hard when someone basically throw you into an office and says – here you are, this is your future - ."
(Imagines of Wes playing a guitar and singing in a group come on) "Nobody of my family knows about my group and I like that. They're to snob to go into that kind of bar where I play and I don't have to worry about them knowing, they don't watch TV"
Ryan came on the screen laughing "Well. With Bryan Adams's – (everything I Do) I Do it For You – here's the rebel Wes"
The camera focused on the pianist playing the intro of the song. Then it turned its attention on Wes, who was in the middle of the stage set on a stool with his eyes closed.
Look into my eyes, you will see
what you mean to me
Search your heart, search your soul
and when you find me there you'll search no more
He stood up opened his eyes
Oh, you can't tell me it's not worth trying for
I can't help it, there's nothing I want more
I would fight for you, I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you, you I'd die for you
he hold the last note for long, the he took a pause and ended the song
You know it's true
everything I do, I do it for you
He ended and he looked around. Everybody was clapping its hands.
He then looked at Randy "Wes, listen. There were some good things in it but also bad things. And I'm sorry, but the bad ones were most."
The crowd bowed but the mad continued "there were many problems with your voice because you couldn't reach some notes sorry"
Wes nodded an OK and looked at Paula "It wasn't your best, and you know it. And I think it's because you were extremely nervous, and I can tell it because you had your eyes closed"
Wes smiled and nodded embarrassed. Simon then talked "I think that they were too kind. Because for me, that was horrible"
The crowd erupted in bows and Ryan came into view "What do you think about their comment Wes?"
The boy sighed "Paula was right. I was so nervous that I thought I was going to pass out…"
Everybody laughed at that "Don't worry. It's the American who votes not them. If you want to vote for Wes all you need to do is call these numbers. Let's get on with the last member of this group. Kira is your turn!"
(The video started) "I'm Kira Ford, I'm 18 and I'm a singer."
(Imagines of Kira singing with her band come on) "I've already trying with the music industry, but everything went wrong. So let's hope that American Idol will help me in my dream"
Ryan then announced her "Will you help her in her dream? Only you can! With – One Day I'll Fly Away – here's the one and only Kira!"
The girl smiled at the crowd. Then the music began and she started singing softly.
I follow the night
can't stand the light
When will I begin to live again
She then looked at the crowd and continued
One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
What more could your love do for me
When will love be through with me
Why live life from dream to dream
And dread the day when dreaming ends
The band made a small solo performance. Then Kira extended her hands in front of her and went on with the song
One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
why live life from dream to dream
and dread the day when dreaming ends
the band stopped playing. That was the moment Kira was going to sing a cappella
One day I'll fly away
Fly fly away...
Everybody in the crowd got up to cheer. Kira walked in front of the judges with part of her dress in her hand because it was too long and she didn't want to trip on it.
Randy went first "Kira you're only 18, and you sing like a diva! That was one of the best performances of the night!"
The man screamed making everybody go wild in the audience. Kira put her hand on her mouth because she was going to cry, she knew it.
Paula just looked at her and stood up clapping her hands. Simon then talked "That was superb. Very very well done"
That made kira cries. Ryan came near her and handed her a tissue "thanks Ryan…"
The man smiled at her and turned to the audience "isn't she great?"
That made the girl smile and the audience gone mad one again "If you want to vote for Kira you need these numbers. We take another break. When we come back, Sky, Madison and Bridge are closing the show!"
The girls went wild in the audience. The camera showed a laughing Sky because of all the girls, a smiling and beautiful Madison and almost shacking but smiling Bridge.
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The three singers went back to the backstage room where they found the others cheering happily for them.
While they were celebrating, Tyzonne came back into the room. Syd spotted him first "Where were you Ty? You missed the last three performances!"
Ty looked at her "I've just gone to the bathroom and then I've took something to eat. I was starving"
Everybody nodded at him and he went to read a magazine. All of them seemed to accept that story, minus Syd. The girl looked at him suspiciously. He knew he did something. But she couldn't picture what.
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So! ¾ of the first live show is done! What will happen next? Was Ty really where he said he was? How the last part of the show will go? Stay tune to find out!
By the way, this will be the night themes of the next shows:
Top 11 - Love Songs
Top 10 - Country Music
Top 09 - 21st Century
Top 08 - Latin Music
Top 07 - Elvis Presley
Top 06 - Musical
Top 05 - "Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame"
Top 04 - Disco Music
Top 03 - One Song chosen by the Judges, One by the Producers and One by Clive Davis
Top 02 - Two songs chosen by the Finalists, "In This Moment" and "Angels brought me Here"
Winnning song - Chosen between the seven previous Idol's seasons
You can suggest the songs you want to hear the contestant sing and also if you want some mentors for them. I will see what I can do if they fit with what I have in mind with the story.
Remember: some of your decisions may change the story for better or even for worse...