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 39
The first round had gone well, at least was what they thought. Bridge, however, wasn't thinking it. He knew that after last week Cole's departure, everyone of them was in trouble. And, after what Simon had said about his performance, he knew that he could be the one to leave that week.
He sighed heavily, and looked at the other five people in the room: everybody was silent, thinking about their next performances. Sid was playing with her long dress to calm her nerves, Sky was playing something soft with his guitar, and Adele and Ty were once again reading the lyrics of their songs. That made him thinking about his: it was probably the last chance he had to make Sky understand that he loved him…
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The commercial ended, and Ryan appeared on the side of the stage set on a stool "welcome back to American idol. We now begin with the second round of this week's theme. The set will be set at the same way for all the six performances you're about to see. First, we have mama Adele, and she decided to go with quite an unusual choice. Anyway, here she is singing –Purple Rain- by Prince"
As the crowd cheered, the main door opened slowly as Adele walk in front of the microphone stand surrounded by with smoke and only a light pointed at her. As Ryan said, this will be the same for all the six remaining contestants
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain purple rain
Purple rain purple rain
Purple rain purple rain
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain
With that, she ripped the microphone from the stand and walked ahead in front of her, singing the next part with her full power
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
Its time we all reach out for something new
That means you to
U say you want a leader
But you cant seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain purple rain
Purple rain purple rain
I only wanted to see you in the purple rain
As the light turned on, she saw everybody jumping happily for her. She saw Randy and Paula on their feet too "Adele, there's nothing more I can say to praise you. You're an amazing talented woman, actually the best we ever had on this show so far"
"thank you Randy" she said kindly at the man and turned to Paula "Randy is right you're the best we ever had on the show. And let me tell you something, if you will ever been voted off before the end, don't be sad: you don't need this competition to be successful. You're already a world class singer my dear"
"wow…" Adele whispered trying to fight back the tears "they're right Adele. You really don't need this competition anymore. You just needed to make everybody know you, and you've achieved your goal. Whatever will happen, you can leave with your head up high"
That made her cry softly. All her life she tried to make someone powerful in this business know her: now that she made it, nothing would have stop her "how you doing Adele?" Ryan asked when he was near her
She smiled at him "wonderful. I never thought I would have sing rock in my life, but I actually have made it!"
The crowd laughed at her "Adele numbers' once again are 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 07 or if you want you can text the word VOTE to 5701. Don't vote before the end of the show. Now. His first performance was crushed by the judges. He is now back with a second one to impress you America. With bon jovi's –always- here's Bridge"
Before the door opened, Bridge looked at Sky worried. When the man looked at him he was confused: why did he choose that song? It was too high for him. He was Bridge walking toward the microphone and he put an arm on Sid shoulders. She just held his hand tightly as they looked at the boy on the stage
This romeo is bleeding
But you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings
That this old dog kicked up
Now I can't sing a love song
Like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore
But baby, that's just me
And I will love you, baby, Always
And I'll be there forever and a day, Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you, Always
He looked in the wing at Sky and Smiled when he saw him. In a moment, he understood what he was trying to say to him
When he holds you close, when he pulls you near
When he says the words you've been needing to hear
I'll wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you till the end of time
Yeah, I will love you baby, Always…
Baby are you turning away
Baby are you turning away
Always…
The light turned on in the studio as Bridge made his way in front of the judges "Bridge! Wow. I didn't even know you could hit some of that notes. You're amaze me every week dawg! Let's forget about the first performance you've made, this is your best, by a mile!"
"thank you dawg!" Bridge say smiling and turned to the woman in the middle "Bridge you know I love you so much that I would try to adopt you…" the boy blushed smiling "this was a perfect way to recover for whatever happened in the first performance tonight. And, also, a perfect way to say that whatever will happen, you will love you men or woman"
If Sky didn't get it the first time, now it was really clear: the boy had used the same way to say he loved him. Now he was grinning like a 2 years old. When Sid saw him she rolled her eyes "don't tell me you didn't get it?" he smiled innocently as they turned to hear Simon's comment "Bridge, welcome back in the competition" the boy screamed happily and started jumping around as Ryan approached him "did you happen to have someone to say I love you?" the boy flushed crimson at his question and just shook his head yes "wow… she's lucky. To vote for Bridge the numbers are 1-866-IDOLS-02 or 08 or if you want you can text the word VOTE to 5702. Good luck Bridge"
The boy nodded and run backstage. He saw Sid going behind the door to get ready and she smiled at him while she picked her big skirt up and carried it. She was beginning to hate that dress. He turned and saw Sky smiling at him. He just run to him and jumped in his arms as the man whispered "well… as you said before… thank you" the boy laughed and they turned to the stage.
Ryan was ready to introduce Sid "we say the feistiness in her tonight with her first performance. Now she's back with a soft rock song. With Sinéad O'Connor -Nothing Compares to you- here's Sidney" the door opened to reveal the girl, who started walking too in front of the microphone
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares to you…
When the light turned on, she smiled and nodded a thank you to everybody as she made her way in front of the judges and saw Randy smiling "you came out tonight to win, don't you? For me Sidney, you've been like a rollercoaster in the beginning of this show, with good performance alternated to mediocre one. But in the last two week, I can really see your potential and this will bring you amazing things my dear"
Sid looked shocked at him and turned slowly to Paula "he is right, you've had a quite strange journey but in the last few week you came out with such power in your voice that you've made the old Sid an amateur. Good job, and by the way, I love your dress"
The girl looked down and sighed "I loved it the first time I had it on, now I hate it! It's so big!" she made the crowd laugh with that s she turned to Simon "Sid I like you, your feistiness and quirkiness it's what make you different. I agree with the guys about everything they've said about your journey this far. After tonight's performances you've made, I actually don't know who will be in the finale anymore. But I'd like to see you there"
She smiled at the man and turned to Ryan "you're stunning with this dress. If you want to vote for the feisty Sidney call 1-866-IDOLS-03 or 09 or text the word VOTE to 5703. Good luck tonight. Up next, we have the soft rocker of the group. With –nothing else matter- here's Ty"
Sid made her way toward the backstage and was welcomed by Bridge who hugged her "you will be in the finale Sid! I know it!" she grinned at him "thanks, but we both know that you two will be there" the two boys looked at each other and smiled: that would be a great show actually. In the meantime, Ty stepped on the stage surrounded by a soft tune to perform his song
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
and nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
and nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us, something new
Open mind for a different view
and nothing else matters
never cared for what they say
never cared for games they play
never cared for what they do
never cared for what they know
and I know
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No, nothing else matters
When the light turned on, Randy was the first one to speak "Ty, listen. Tonight all off you came out to win the show I can't believe it. You we're all amazing tonight and it will be hard to choose one of you to send home tomorrow night. Excellent job, this kind of acoustic rock can be your element"
Ty nodded and turned to Paula "Tyzonn I have to give you credit, I actually didn't believe you have pulled off something from this week, because I think that other things are your strength. But, after your songs, I have to apologize to you. You've been fantastic tonight"
"thank you Paula" he then turned to Simon "aw… Paula you're so sweet…" the woman rolled her eyes "anyway. I can say it was good, but it was a copycat of the first one. Nothing much new for me sorry" the crowd bowed as Ryan went near Ty "good job. If you want to vote for Ty call 1-866-IDOLS-04 or 10 or text the word VOTE to 5704. Now be ready to power up the atmosphere in the studio. Sky is going to take the stage with a classic rock song. Here he is with –you shook me all night long-"
Bridge and Sid gave him a thumb up as he walked out of the main door playing the intro with his guitar. He looked back and saw his two best friends dancing at his tune
He was a fast machine
He kept his motor clean
He was the best damn man I had ever seen
He had the sightless eyes
Telling me no lies
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
Taking more than he share
Had me fightin' for air
He told me to come but I was already there
'Cause the walls were shakin'
The earth was quakin'
My mind was achin'
And we were makin' it and you...
Shook me all night long
Oh yeah
Said you...shook me all night long
Oooh shook me
You, you, you...
Shook me all night long
You...
Shook me baby...you
Shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me, you shook me
Oooooh, you shook me, you shook me, you shook me, you shook me
All night long…
He ended with another solo and, when the light turned on again, he saw Paula jumping on her feet happily. Randy went first "wow! I can feel the rock in you Sky! It was very good, nothing sensational but very good. You couldn't have done something different from the original, it would have been a disaster"
"yeah I think so" Sky said nodding and turning to Paula "men, you're hot tonight!" the man on the stage busted out laughing as he looked at what he was wearing: he was indeed very hot "Sky, this is your week. There's nothing bad to say about both of your performances"
He nodded smiling and turned to Simon "well Sky in this competition you're very important. Everytime is like a breath of fresh air when you perform on stage. I really really hope that you will be in the finale this year because you have what a potential artist need to became famous in this business"
Ryan approached Sky "you want to say something?" "yeah, just thank you for everything you said especially you Simon. It means a lot to me" ryan nodded "well, if you want to vote for Sky call 1-866-IDOLS-05 or 11 or text the word VOTE to 5705. We have one last performance. The beautiful Elizabeth is going to win again the votes of you Americans with the classic –knocking on heaven's door- here she is"
Sky went backstage smiling as he hugged his boyfriend. He had to fight the urge to kiss him because they weren't at the mansion alone. In the same moment, the main screen opened once again and it revealed Z behind it wearing a long red dress. She walked slowly looking around her
Mama take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Mama put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That cold black cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
When the song ended, she nodded to the crowd and turned to the judges. Randy went first "Z once again it was good nothing special. I actually thought you've have chosen something else that could have put you in a better position. I'm really sorry to say this, but I think you're in trouble tonight"
She nodded as the crowd bowed to the producer "Z first off all, you look incredible in that dress. I agree with randy, however. I think that there were other songs that could have show the vocals of your voice. It was good, nothing special" Paula said
"ok" Z just said as she turned to Simon "Elizabeth, for me, and I'm sorry to say this because I thought you were going straight to the end, I think this is the end of the road for you. There were millions of song that you could have chosen from, and you picked the two that didn't show at all what you can do. I'm really disappointed"
Ryan went near the girl and put an hand on her shoulder "don't worry it's up to the viewer now. If you want to vote for Elizabeth call 1-866-IDOLS-06 or 12 or text the word VOTE to 5706. Here's once again all the numbers you need"
As the recap rolled on the screen, the contestants went on the stage "before we go, Simon I know you have something to say"
The man nodded "yeah, everybody decided that we should give you something that put you all in a position where you will think that from now on things are getting harder because you're getting close to the finale. So, we judges with the producers, had decided that two of you will leave this week"
The six on the stage looked shocked at each other as Ryan closed the show. Two of them will be eliminated that week. As they made their way to their dressing room, Sky stopped Bridge "hey are you ok?"
The boy sighed "I'm worried, if two of us will go home, I think one of them will be me" sky just sighed and took the boy in a hug. He knew that Bridge didn't do fantastic things like the other weeks, but he was sure that he wasn't going nowhere.
Or at least he hoped…
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Finish! So you have now the entire rock week performance's show. Do you like it? Also, I'm sorry to introduce this thing, but I actually planned to eliminate two of them in the next chapter, but who will they be? Stay tune to find out!!