Author: SkyTate20
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 35
The studio was pitch black by the time Ryan appeared in the middle of it with a light pointing at him "We started this year seeing thousands of people auditioning for a place on this stage. Now we're down to only 7 of them and they're about to face one of their hardest moments yet: the music of Mariah Carey… this is American Idol!"
The studio erupted in cheers as the main theme rolled on millions of American's TV screens. At its end, Ryan was again in the middle of the stage smiling "good evening! I'm Ryan Seacrest and welcome to another amazing show of this season! Let's say hi to our judges Randy, Paula and Simon, who have a hard job tonight considering the theme"
The three smiled at the crowd around them "As I said, tonight's theme is the music of Mariah Carey. I think that the guys are going to have an easier time tonight compared to the girls right? Let's see what they will do. Up first is Cole"
Mariah's appeared on the screen to introduce Cole's performance "I thought that Cole doing – I Don't Wanna Cry – was really interesting and different. With people like him it's about singing a song and getting it to the people's hearts. We had, however, to work on some parts of it because he was having some problems reaching for the right key. I'm really looking forward to hear him performing tonight and if he chose or not to use the ideas I've gave to him. Whatever he decide to do, he'll do great I'm sure about that"
Cole was set in front of the judges with a small band around him, playing a soft tune in a Hawaiian style
Once again we sit in silence
After all is said and done
Only emptiness inside us
Baby, look what we've become
We can make a million promises
But we still won't change
It isn't right to stay together
When we only bring each other pain
I don't wanna cry
Don't wanna cry
Nothing in the world
Could take us back
To where we used to be
Though I've given you my heart and soul
I must find a way of letting go
'Cause baby, I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry…
He stood up and went in front of the table to hear the verdict. Randy was first "Listen, for me Cole it was really strange, I didn't really love it I'm sorry. I thought I was at a strange beach luau and somebody it's playing music in a distance. It was your weakest performance"
The crowd bowed at the producer as Paula sighed rolling her eyes "Cole, I'd love to be at that luau listening to you singing all night long. You're getting strong and confident each week. I'm actually surprised with you picking that song, I thought you were singing something like -Vision of Love-, but it was good seeing you doing something different"
"Thank you Paula" he said nodding his head and turning to Simon "Cole, I have to agree with…"
"The luau…" the woman said whispering
"Paula"
Everybody cheered for the man even the woman, who got up and hugged the man near her "I thought it wasn't one of your best performances, but it was a very cool version of the song actually. I think also as Ryan said that the guys are going to have an easier night compared to the girls well done"
Cole smiled happily as Ryan went near him "If you want to vote for Cole and his Luau dial 1-866-IDOL-01 or text a vote to 5701. Right now, as you can see we are getting set for the next performances, let's see what Mariah said about our own Elizabeth Delgado"
The presentation's video started and the beautiful Mariah appeared on the screen "I'm a big fan of Elizabeth. She has an amazing talent and I was very happy to work with her. Tonight she's chosen –Without You -, a classic. She's done it justice I think, I can really say that she's done an amazing job with it. She's made a wise decision in terms of note when she chose to change the key of the song to fit it with her range. She only has to be confident in herself and everything will be amazing tonight"
The studio was pitch black, only a ray of light was on and it was directed on Z and the pianist in the middle of the stage
No I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way
The story goes
You always smile but in your eyes
Your sorrow shows
Yes it shows
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I can't give anymore
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't give
I can't give anymore
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I can't give anymore
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't give
I can't give anymore…
The audience got up and cheered for the girl as she made her way in front of the judges "I like the fact that you challenged yourself with this big song because like I said to you every week you got this amazing voice. It was good the only problem I noticed was by the time you reached the powerful part of it you kind of overdone it, probably because you kind of thought you couldn't do it. You're great, but you have to start to believe in yourself"
Paula nodded "I think the problem actually was in the beginning with the lower part of it, maybe the key in that part should have been different. But that's what I like about your voice: you always make what you sing your own and I applaud you for that, because not many people can do what you did with your voice"
"Thank You Paula" Z said nodding and then turned to the British "Z I really wanted to hear you sing this song before Mariah's week. However, there's a difficult part now because we have a direct comparison: based on what I've seen tonight, I don't think you pulled it off because, what came out of it, it's that you overdid it a lot. You are capable of taking on songs like that I know it, but you didn't"
The crowd bowed at the man as Ryan went near Z "I know that you have a strategy tonight with that song: you told me that you have to imagine that you're in a bar singing and not in front of millions of people. Do you get distracted by the crowd here?"
The girl shook her head "not at all. I really enjoyed myself tonight. I've had a good time"
Ryan smiled at her "Good. If you want to vote for Z dial 1-866-IDOl-02 or send a message to 5702. We still have five other songs to hear tonight. Up next is Tyzonn"
Mariah appeared on the screen to present the blonde's performance "Ty really impressed me tonight. I've heard him sing before but I didn't think he was that good. He's chosen –Open Arms- made famous by Randy's group Journey. He hit some high notes that I think will impress everybody in the audience tonight. I was glad to hear him sing before, who knows, he became famous…"
As the tune started, Ty walked in front of the microphone stand and grabbed it with one hand
Lying beside you, here in the dark
Feeling your heart beat with mind
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
How could our live be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are by my side
So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms…
The crowd went mad for the performances. Ty's fan screamed for him and the boy looked almost embarrassed at them. Randy smiled happily at the boy "Ty! This was your best performance by far in this competition! I was happy that you've chosen this song because I think it totally fits your vocal and, also, because I was part of the amazing band that played it the first time"
The producer said happily as Paula smiled at Ty "you were fantastic tonight, Ty. You know that I love your voice, especially when you came out on that stage singing with your softer side. These kinds of songs are your power, and I think you can make a record with it"
"Wow thanks!" he said smiling then turned to Simon "I agree with them this was your best performance. And I can also say that you came out in the right moment of the competition with a wonderful choice of song that suited your voice perfectly saying to the audience that you're in to win the competition. Good job"
Ryan went near Ty "good job! The number for Ty is 1-866-IDOL-03 or 5703 for a text. Now guys, we're in to turn up the heat tonight. And you're about to see why. Up next is Sydney"
Sky, Bridge and Sid were waiting in the wing watching the show all night long. Sid sighed smiling and hugged the other two "I got to go guys. Be careful out here don't do anything stupid" Bridge blushed and Sky laughed at her. She turned to the stage and screamed happily when she saw the sofa ready for her performance and run toward it. Sky looked at the boy near him and smiled tenderly: he didn't know what a surprise he had prepared for his little lover.
As always, Mariah's video appeared on the screen "Sid is one of the bravest girls I ever met in my life. She decided to perform –touch my body- Is a very sexy song that need all you can put in it to give it at the best. I know also that she prepared something for the performance tonight that can help her sell it to public tonight. She has good vocals and she doesn't need to do something amazing with it. Just be true to what she is"
As said, Sid was laying on the big sofa in the middle of the stage by the time the song started
I know that you've been waiting for it
I'm waiting too
In my imagination I'd be all up on you
I know you got that fever for me
Hundred and two
And boy I know I feel the same
My temperature's through the roof
If there's a camera up in here
Then it's gonna leave with me
When I do (I do)
If there's a camera up in here
Then I'd best not catch this flick
On YouTube (YouTube)
'Cause if you run your mouth and brag
About this secret rendezvous
I will hunt you down
'Cause they be all up in my business
Like a Wendy interview
But this is private
Between you and I
Touch my body
Put me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Throw me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did
Touch my body
touch my body...
All guys in the audience screamed and give her a standing ovation after she ended singing. Randy, when everybody calmed down, spoke "Wow! You set them on fire! Listen Sid, it was good seeing this side of you for once. You've always been this kind of reserved girl on that stage but I can tell that when you show your personality no one can stop you girl. Again this is another great performance tonight!"
Sid jumped happily at his words as Paula smiled at her "Sid my dear it was very funny seeing you tonight because I didn't even know this side of your personality and it very suits you. Don't be shy to let it out. It's amazing! And you look very very good tonight."
"Thanks! You look good too Paula" Simon nodded "well, it was good, very strange but good. Nothing special compared to the previous performance, however…"
Sid nodded and looked at Ryan who was approaching him "gosh! It was sexy! If you want to vote for Sidney call 1-866-IDOL-04 or text at 5704. Next, America, is the youngest of the competition who decided, tonight, to change things a little bit, going with an up-tempo song. Let's see what Mariah had to say about Bridge"
Backstage, Sid run to her friends and looked over Bridge, who was starting panicking "did I really do the right thing choosing that song?" he asked as the other two nodded "you know the answer to that. Now go out there and let America see what an American Idol can do!" Sky said and pushed the boy on the stage as the video started "little Bridge really surprised me. I actually don't know what to say about him performing -it's like that- other than the fact that his vocal abilities are something out of this word for a boy only 17. I wish I could sing half that good at 17!"
The camera focused in the centre of the stage were Bridge and the four backup singer stood behind the microphone stands
I came to have a party
Open off the Bacardi
Feeling so hot tamale
Boy, I know you watchin me
So what's it gonna be?
Purple taking me higher
I'm lifted and I like it
Boy, you got me inspired
Baby, come and get it
If you're really feelin me
Everybody is livin it up (Uh)
All the fellas keep lookin' at us (cuz)
Me and my girls on the floor like what
While the DJ keeps on spinnin the cut
It's like that y'all (that y'all), that y'all (that y'all)
It's like that, that, that, that, I like that y'all (that y'all)
It's like that y'all (that y'all), that y'all (that y'all)
It's like that, that, that, that, I like that y'all (that y'all)
This is my night
Let's Go Now (what), let's go now (what)
Here we go now (what), here we go now (what)
Let's Go Now (what), let's go now (what)
Here we go now (what), here we go now (what)
The crowd stood up and gave him a standing ovation. Bridge turned to the wing and saw Sky and Sid clapping their hand happily. He then looked at Randy "I have to tell you Bridge. When I saw you had chosen this song I thought it would be a disaster I have to admit it. But seeing you tonight let me tell you, you can sing the phone book and be good even with it! Who could have said that you can even dance"
Bridge blushed as the crowd cheered one again for him. Paula got up and clapped her hands "Bridge! Who are you tonight? Where is the shy boy we always see? There's a new boy on that stage tonight and I love him very much! Keep it up at this and you will win my dear"
The boy smiled shyly making her laugh. The shy boy was still there, it seems. Simon spoke "Bridge I have to agree with Randy about thinking that it could be horrible, but I have to tell you that you have surprised me I have to do something that I've never done on this show" Bridge looked confused at the man. He didn't expect what would have happened next: Simon stood up from his sit. The other two judges seeing the British doing that, stood up too and everybody cheered once again for him. Bridge looked shocked at him as Ryan approached him "I can't believe you got Simon on his feet! If you want to vote for Bridge call 1-866-Idol-05 or send a message to 5705. We still have two songs to hear tonight. Up next is Mama Adele"
Bridge run in the wing to his friends and jumped into Sky's arms "Oh my God! I got Simon Cowell up on his feet! How cool is that!" as the three of them laughed happily, Mariah appeared on the screen presenting Adele's choice "Adele was having some problems with her choice –my all- we had to change it up a little bit because she couldn't reach some lower part of it because of her big big voice. If I would be her I'd chose some other song that can fit her range. But she's the one in the competition so good luck to her tonight"
When the tune started, Adele was shown in the middle of the stage set on a throne like a queen
I am thinking of you
In my sleepless solitude tonight
If it's wrong to love you
Then my heart just won't let me be right
'Cause I've drowned in you
And I won't pull through
Without you by my side
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight
I'd give my all for your love tonight…
The woman stood up and smiled at the crowd around her kindly. She then turned to Mr. Jackson "Adele. Mariah was right: this was not the song for you. It was too low for your range and you didn't hit a note right with it. I'm sorry, but it was your worst performance by far"
She nodded as the crowd bowed at the producer. Paula looked sadly at her "Adele, I'm sorry but I have to agree with Randy. I would have chose a song that could have show all you vocal abilities like, I don't know, - when you believe- or –I'll be there- one think I can tell positive: you're getting hotter every single week!"
Adele laughed at that and thanked the woman then turned to Simon "Adele you know that I've always told you that I could say anything horrible about you performances. So I have to thank you for giving me the faculty tonight: it was horrible. Paula is right you could have chose one of that song and be good as always. I have to tell you, unfortunately, you can be in trouble after that"
The crowd bowed once again as Ryan approached the sad woman "Don't worry. It's up to the votes now. The numbers for Adele are 1-866-IDOL-06 or 5706 for a text. Last up tonight is Sky". The man, hearing is name called, looked at the boy near him "listen carefully to the song. There's a message in it"
The boy looked confused but nodded as the man went in the middle of the stage with his guitar. The last video started "I was surprised that Sky chose –always be my baby- because I didn't know what he was going to do with it. I thought that he did something really different and make me proud as a songwriter like all the song can stand the taste of time and also have a male prospective. I think his slower version of this is really different and I like it more than mine actually…"
The slow tune started as the lights were turned down low. Only one was still fully on, and it was pointed to Sky
we were as one baby
for a moment in time
and it seemed everlasting
that you would always be mine
now you want to be free
so I'm letting you fly
cause I know in my heart baby
our love will never die, no!
you'll always be a part of me
I'm a part of you indefinitely
boy don't you know you can't escape me
ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
and we'll linger on
time can't erase a feeling this strong
no way you're never gonna shake me
ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
(You'll always be a part of me)
You will always there…
(I'm part of you indefinitely)
(boy don't you know you can't escape me)
ooh darlin cause you'll always be my baby
(and we'll linger on)
you will linger on…
(time can't erase a feeling this strong)
(no way you're never gonna shake me)
ooh darlin cause you'll always be my baby
always be my baby…
When the song ended, Bridge held his breath: he loves him? Sky really loves him? He had to be misunderstanding. He couldn't believe it. Sky looked at Randy for the review "you know what? I think that between the all of you, you're the one who's ready to make an album, you're an hot recording artist and I thought I never stood up in the last weeks but this was the best performances of the season so far!" the man stood up and clapped his hands happily.
Paula stood up too smiling "that was awesome. That song could be on a movie soundtrack right now. And who know? Maybe it will…"
Sky nodded smiling at the woman as he felt tears growing into his eyes "Sky it was like coming out from karaoke hell into a breath of fresh air! It stood out by a mile among the others. It was original, daring, and this is the sign of a great potential artist, someone who like to take risk"
Sky was approached by Ryan "I'd never thought in a million years that I would have seen you singing Mariah's. If you want to vote for Sky call 1-866-IDOl-07 or text at 5707. Here are the numbers one more time"
While the recap video rolled on the screen, the others contestants run on the stage. Sid and Bridge went near Sky and hugged him. The man turned to the boy and smiled making the boy blushing: he got the message. Ryan smiled at the camera "thanks to everybody tonight. You have two hours to vote from now. Vote for your favorite and tune in tomorrow night for the results, plus Mariah Carey will be with us. Good night everybody"
Later at the mansion, Sky approached Bridge near the pool "well, you like my "gift"?" he asked making air quotes. The boy nodded "yeah… I don't know what to say… you love me… thanks"
Sky was a bit shocked by the answer but nodded. Bridge wasn't ready to say it back and he got it. He was going to give him all the time he needs to do it…
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It's so good to be back! My PC is finally ready so I can write again! What will happen next? Who will leave the competition? Stay tune because a shocking elimination will take place in the next result show…