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!
Disclaimer: nothing is mine, just the idea of mixing American Idol with Power Rangers!
Chapter 20
Bridge entered the red room to find the other contestants cheering for him "So, did you like our surprise?" asked Mack from the other side of the room.
The boy blinked his eyes "You asked my father to come here?" he said almost crying. He saw everybody nodding "Thanks…" Then suddenly he remembered another thing "But why did you ask Jack to come here too?"
He could read confusion in the other faces "Bridge… we didn't call him…" said Ronny.
The boy nodded slowly. If they didn't call him, who has called him?
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After the commercial, Ryan appeared once again on American's TV screens "welcome back for the last part of this live show. We still have to see the last three performances. The first one is Tyzonn" he pointed to the big screen where Kian appeared "I know that Tyzonn didn't make a good job last week, but this time he has changed completely and decided to go for a slower song. I liked how he worked with it, and I know the judges will like him this week"
The camera focused on the blond boy set on the stairs on the side of the stage. He smiled softly at it then started singing
Hello again, hello
Just called to say hello
I couldn't sleep at all tonight
And I know It's late
But I couldn't wait
Hello
He got up and started walking toward the middle of the stage
Maybe it's been crazy
And maybe I'm to blame
But I put my heart above my head
We've been thru it all
And you loved me just the same
And when you're not there
I just need to hear
Hello, my friend, hello
And I know it's late
But I couldn't wait
Hello…
He finished the song with his eyes closed. When he opened them, he saw the crowd cheering in front of him. He smiled at them then he turned his attention to Randy "Listen Ty. This is way better then what you did last week. You're back too this week! I can believe it Paula, everyone is doing amazing tonight!"
He turned to the woman near him and saw her nodding "You're right Randy. Ty that was very good. I liked it very much. I love this side of you when you don't push you voice to the limit"
"Thank you Paula…" Ty added smiling. Then Simon spoke "you justified what ever happened last week. This is your best performance by a mile"
The blond nodded and turned to Ryan "if you want to vote for Tyzonn call 866-467-IDOL-09. Remember to call at the end of the show. We still have two performances to watch. Next is Sydney"
As Ty was walking out of the stage, an evil grin appeared on his face "Things are getting better dear Bridge… I will destroy you trust me…"
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Nikky's face came on the screen for the last time of the evening, presenting Syd's performance "what can I say about the gorgeous Syd… she decided to sing one of the most difficult song of all time. At first she seemed a little bit robotic, but we come up with something to make it good. At least I think…"
Syd was set behind the judges on the small stage, waiting for the song to begin
Lonely rivers flow to the sea
to the sea
to the open arms of the sea
lonely rivers sigh 'wait for me, wait for me'
I'll be coming home wait for me
She stood up and walked on the big stage, glancing around as she walked to it
Oh, my love
my darling
I've hungered for your touch
a long lonely time
and time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much
are you still mine?
She held the note then went to the high falsetto that Nikky though her
I need your love
I need your love
Godspeed your love to me
At the end of the song she looked at the judges. The look on their faces didn't tell her good things "is the second time of that stage that you sing, and you look at me as you already know what I'm going to say…" Randy said smiling. Syd sighed "I don't know… I'm just really scared…"
Everyone laughed "no, no. actually Nikky was right, you sounded a little bit robotic. The high note was very good but, other than that, it was very karaoke for me" the man ended bowed by the crowd
"Listen Sydney. I think what was wrong was the song choice. It was a little bit too big for you. You have to choose something that can show us your amazing voice that I know you have" Paula said smiling kindly.
Then, as always, Simon gave his best shot "Syd you're doing it all wrong. If America will give you another chance you have to really show us what you can do, or you're out"
The girl nodded sadly as she was approached by Ryan "How are you feeling?" "Well, I thought it was a good choice of song. But I was wrong apparently."
The man put an arm around her shoulder to try to cheer her up "we will see tomorrow what America thought about it. If you want to vote for Syd the number you need is 866-467-IDOL-10. We still have another contestant waiting. The last one is Wes"
The last one appearing on the screen was Shane "I'm worried about Wes. He chose a good song, but didn't do at first a good job with it. We tried a lot of things to make it work, and I hope he will be safe"
Wes was in the middle of the stage waiting for the song to begin. Like last time he closed his eyes
My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.
The song ended and he hoped his eyes. He saw Randy shaking his head "No, no, no. that wasn't good at all Wesley I'm sorry…"
Paula sighed "well, I give you credit. You've chosen the only contemporary song of the night. You still have that problem with the eyes that you have to overcome"
Simon looked at her and rolled his eyes "He can't do that because with that he gained a ticket home. Pack your suitcase it wasn't good enough at this point"
The crowd bowed hard at him as Ryan went near him "Don't worry Wes he only say what he think it's America who vote. The number for Wes is 866-467-IDOL-11. Her once again all the number for tonight live show America!"
As the recap of the performances rolled on the screen, all the contestants went on the stage. Sky went near Bridge as always, but the boy moved near Sydney and Adele leaving the man confused for his reaction.
"Well America, you saw them sing. Tomorrow we will see who is leaving us plus a wonderful performance from Westlife. You have to hours to vote from now. Good night everybody!"
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Bridge heard a knock on his dressing room's door. He went to see who he was, and he found a girl of the production "Sorry to disturb you, but a man asked me to give you this"
She ended a small card to the boy and walked away. Bridge looked at it and recognized his father's handwrite
Bridge,
I'm sorry I couldn't stay any longer, but the car broke down and I have to run to the airport to catch the last plane home.
I'm proud of what you're doing.
Love,
Dad
He smiled softly. He thought he could spend some time with his dad, but he was still happy he could see him cheering for him. Then he caught something write on the back.
Beware son, someone is trying to scare you away from the competition
That scared him a lot. That made him remember home, where he was bullied every day. He turned around to find Sky looking at him "we need to talk Bridge…"
The boy sighed. He couldn't talk to him right now. Not after today and after the kiss "I'm sorry Sky, I can't right now…"
He ran out of the room, ignoring him. Sky sighed. He didn't know what he had done to the boy. Nothing came into his mind.
He thought hard at something that he could have done, than he remembered "Oh God…" the kiss. Now he knew Bridge felt it. He set on the floor sighing. What he was going to do?
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Done! The second live show is done! Will bridge ever find out who is behind all of his problems on the show? What will Sky do? But, most important, who will be the second to leave the show? Try to guess in the review! But, for now, I sign out!
You will soon have the result show's chapter I promose!