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 38
"Sky, if you won't get rid of that stupid grin, I personally kill you with my hands!" Sid said nervous as she looked at Sky, who was grinning like a baby in a candy store. Rock week was a dream for him. He laughed hard as the woman went near him and slapped him on the shoulder.
Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest entered the stage as the intro finished "Welcome! We're down to six guys America! This week we made something different: we give the contestants two songs to sing and they will sing in two different rounds. This week theme is rock, so you're about to see twelve amazing performances with every kind of rock song. First, let's say hi to Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell"
The three said hi to the cheerful audience around them smiling "Randy, what do you think about the competition so far?" the producer cleared his voice "you know Ryan, after last week result show, we set down to discuss. After Cole's departure, we can say that now everybody is in to win. This six are the strongest contestants we ever had on the show"
The other two judges nodded "I agree. Well let's begin, shall we? First up we have melodic rock. With Pink Floyd –Wish you were here- here's the one and only Adele!"
The crowd erupted in cheers as the big screen opened and Adele, surrounded by white smoke, entered slowly the stage
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,
blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
With that, big flame started burning on the stage, as the backup singer joined Adele
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.
When she finished, she saw Randy and Paula standing up to applaud her "Adele! Wow! What a great way to kink off the show tonight. Listen, I got to tell you, when you will make your album you so have to put something rock melodic like this in it. It will be on the radio after we will release the studio version of this. Great!"
Paula nodded "not only that, you look absolutely amazing tonight! The production of the performance was fantastic. I was disappointed last week when you were in the bottom 3 with Sky and Cole and I was really sad, as I think you all have been, about Cole departure. He was a very good guy. But, my dear, you've proven once again that you can sing your heart out!"
Adele nodded smiling at her and turned to Simon "Adele, I actually could kiss you after that…" everybody laughed at him as the woman smiled at the man "I'm not actually quite confident with the song, as it's not my favorite style of music, but you made it so classic and new that it's so good to have you back. After last week disaster, you totally deserve these type of congratulations"
Ryan went near the woman smiling "it was wonderful! This is one of my favorite songs. And I know what your second song is and it's a beautiful one. If you want to vote all contestants have two numbers. Adele's are 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 07 or text the word VOTE to 5701. We'll see you in a bit dear"
"Thank you Ryan" she said and walked away backstage "Now we move to a contemporary rock song. With –Boulevard of Broken Dreams- here's little Bridge!"
The boy started descending the stairs slowly as the music started playing softly
I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
and I'm the only one and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone
He then reached the piano in the centre of the stage and set down to play the last part alone
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone...
The crowd cheered for the boy as he smiled shyly at them. Randy looked at him and started talking "well Bridge listen: it was good at the beginning, you were started growing with the song, until you reached the end. Why did you do that? You basically ruined a very good performance with that!"
The crowd bowed hard as Paula shook her head "we have to give you credit: rock is not your style at all, and even you can tell that. But at least you tried with what you had. It was good, however, nothing great as some of your performances"
The boy just nodded and turned to Simon "they were being good Bridge, but I think that what they were going to say it was horrible" the crowd erupted bowing the man "you could have chosen a classic rock song and be great and you've chosen some childish way to say that you don't know what to do with your life… I'm disappointed I hope your second song is better because based on that you're out of the competition"
Ryan went near the boy and shook his head "Simon that was really hard to say don't you think? Anyway, if you want to vote for Bridge call 1-866-IDOLS-02 or 08 or text the word VOTE to 5702. Good luck Bridge"
He just nodded and went backstage, where he started crying at the sight of Sky and Sid. The boy run into is lover's arms as Sid walked on the stage to perform "With –I Love Rock 'n' Roll- here's Sidney"
The music started blasting out of the speakers as Sid run on the stage screaming "come on guys! On your feet!" as the crowd, and Paula, stood up to dance, she started singing
I saw him dancing there by the record machine
I knew he must have been about seventeen
The beat was going strong, playing my favorite song
I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah with me
I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til he was with me, yeah with me, singin'
I love rock 'n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock 'n' roll
So come and take the time and dance with me
He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name
"But that don't matter," he said, "'cause it's all the same."
He said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
And next we were movin' on
And he was with me, yeah with me
And we were movin' on and singin' the same ol' song
Yeah with me, singin'
While she was singing, she made her way toward Paula on the mezzanine and danced with her
I love rock 'n' roll
so put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock 'n' roll
so come and take the time and dance with me
I love rock 'n' roll
She then run back on the stage breathing hard for the first time on the show: singing like that took a lot of energy,, it seemed "Wow, Sid! The rock lives in you girl! It was the best performance so far tonight. You even beat Adele. I love how you get rid of the shy girl you were in the beginning of the program. I love the new Sid!"
"thanks dawg!" she said laughing and turned to Paula "Sidney! What a change you've made! Let me tell you, the black hairs are fabulous on you. And no matter what Simon will say, you're a rock Goddess my dear girl. I want to see you all the way to the end!"
Sid smiled surprised "I wish I'd be there too! We will see…" she then turned to Simon "I hate to say this, but I think it was sensational. I agree with what Randy said about being better then Adele. For me, and I always said it, a good singer is not someone who can sing the highest note ever, even if it's good, but it's someone that can deliver a song very well and made it his own. Good job"
Sid smiled happily and hugged Ryan who appeared near her "well, thank you for this" they both laughed at that "if you want to vote for Sid call 1-866-IDOLS-03 or 09 or text the word VOTE to 5703. Thank you see you later"
She smiled and went backstage. She saw Bridge was good and smiling when she saw her "Sid that was very good!" he said and hugged the girl. She looked strangely at Sky, but he just shook his head and she let it go.
Meanwhile, Ryan presented the next performance "now, we have an acoustic version of a rock song: with –hemorrhage- here's Tyzonn
The blonde was in the middle of the stage with two guitarist on both his sides
Memories are just where you laid them
Drag the waters 'till the depths give up their dead
What did you expect to find?
Was there something you left behind?
Don't you remember anything I said when I said
Don't fall away, and leave me to myself
Don't fall away and leave love bleeding
In my hands, in my hands again
Leave love bleeding
In my hands, in my hands
Love lies bleeding
And I wanted
You turned away
You don't remember, but I do
You never even tried
Don't fall away and leave me to myself
Don't fall away and leave love bleeding
In my hands, in my hands again
He stood up and went in front of the judges. Randy spoke first "well, doing that to a rock song is basically the bravest thing to do. And, trust me, it worth a lot. You should make a record like that, one with acoustic version of great classic and be very successful with that"
"thank you randy" "I agree with that" added Paula "when you do this kind of arrangement to songs that you know if you'd keep them the original way you know you can't do. This is your strength Ty, and if this competition won't help you, I hope you'll do great in your life"
The boy nodded smiling softly at the woman and turned to Simon "it was good, nothing amazing. But I like the fact that you've took a risk this big. It turned out good but not amazing. Maybe it just wasn't the song for you I don't know…"
He just nodded and turned to Ryan "good job, I'd never imagine that song that way. If you want to vote for Ty call 1-866-IDOLS-04 or 10 or text the word VOTE to 5704. Now we're going on with alternative rock ladies and gentleman. Here's the rocker of the competition with –Enjoy the silence- Sky everybody!"
Before going on the stage, Sky kissed Bridge whipping away all his fear. He went in the centre of the stage with his guitar and signed to the band to begin playing with him. In a moment, the entire studio was filled with electronic sounds
Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Cant you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence…
He stopped playing and everybody stood up and cheered. Sky saw his family jumping up and down with banners in their hand and laughed at them. Randy smiled at the boy "there's nothing I can say about that so…" and the producer stood up cheered by the crowd around him. The boy laughed and clapped his hand happily.
Paula then spoke "Sky you're not only a fantastic singer, but you're an awesome person: I know that you helped the others this week with their song choices. This is very good, because it's a sign of a great singer: you're there for the others, willing to help as you can"
Sky smiled at the woman kindness and turned to Simon "it would have been strange if you didn't do well, won't it Sky? As I said to Adele, it was shocking seeing you in the bottom 2 last week with Cole. Neither him or you or Adele should have been there. But this week you can prove all you've got to the Americans"
He nodded and turned to Ryan "it was really shocking for us seeing you three there. I hope it never happen again actually. The numbers to vote for Sky are 1-866-IDOLS-05 or 11 or 5705 if you want to send a text. Now, we have the last performance of the first round. We're now going with bluesy rock with this. She decided to sing –Cry Baby- and she's Z."
Sky turned is guitar on the back and walked backstage, were Sid and Bridge were there to compliment him. At the same time, Z came out from the main door and walked in front of the microphone
I know she told you,
I know she told you that she loved you
Much more than I do,
But I know she left you,
And you swear that you just don't know why,
Well, you know that I'll always be round
If you ever want me
Come on and cry, cry baby, cry baby, cry baby, yeah,
Oh, like you always seem to do.
Don't you know,
Honey, nobody ever gonna love you
The way I try to do.
Who'll be willing to take your pain
And all your heartache, too ?
Honey, I swear I'll always, I'll always be around
If you ever want me
Come on and cry, cry baby, cry baby yeah, cry baby, yeah,
Oh daddy, welcome back home…
She put the microphone back in place and walked in front of the judges for the verdict. Randy was first "listen, you can sing your face off, you can sing everything and we all know that, but I didn't like the song choice. I think they were better song for you to sing because all it was cry baby repeated over and over. It wasn't your best sorry"
The crowd bowed but Z nodded and turned to Paula "Janis is the right thing for you, bluesy rock. However, I think –piece of my heart- would have been better for you to sing because it has more melody in it. It seemed tonight you're nervous, but I think your personality helped you a lot, like you transform when you go up there and sing"
"thanks girl!" Z said cheerfully and turned to Simon "well there's nothing much to say. I thought it was a terrific vocal, good song, maybe not that melodic, and I can say that the difference between four weeks ago and now about you it's literally changed. Very good"
Z nodded and waited for Ryan to come near her "Simon, who do you think win the first round?" "well, for the boy of course Sky, for the girls it's hard, but I think Sidney was more original between all of them"
The host nodded "if you want to vote for Z call 866-IDOLS-06 or 12 or text the word VOTE to 5706. We take a little break and when we came back we will see another round of rock!"
Backstage, Bridge was still worried about Simon's word: he could be in trouble. He knew that after seeing cole leaving, nobody was safe enough there. He had to do is best for his second song: for him, for the Americans and, most off all, for Sky…
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Will Bridge be really in trouble? And what it's second song? What Ty had planned now to destroy Bridge? All the answers in the next chapters!!!