Reluctant Idol Chapter 46: Choices' Night, a power rangers fanfic

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 46

As they stood behind the big screen, Sid glanced at the boys near her: they were glaring at each other. The girl was happy that Bridge was starting to get some sense into the whole story. She was just worried that, if she was going to be eliminated that week (certain things for her: she was sure the producers were going to do everything in their power to have both boys into the finale), Ty was going to hurt Bridge.

In the same moment, Ryan started speak on the stage "Welcome to American Idol! We're one week away from the finale. This week, however, we still have three contestants who will battle for a place in that finale next week. They will sing three songs tonight and also have three phone numbers. First off all, let's say hi to our judge panel but, as you can see, there are four sits tonight there. Please welcome Randy, Paula and Simon and the one and only Clive Davis"

The four entered on the stage cheered by the crowd and went to their place "Mr. Davis, what do you think about the competition this year?" "Well Ryan, I can say as a matter of fact, that this is the best year for you guys also, I think that the three remaining contestants you ever had on the show"

Ryan nodded "ok. There's only one thing left to do. Please welcome to your top 3 America!" the big screen opened and the three contestants went out on the stage smiling "tonight's theme is simple: the judges had chosen the first song, the producers the second and finally Mr. Davis the last one. First up tonight is Sid. Let's see what Randy had chosen for her"

A video started and showed Sid and her friends partying "-Girls! I've got a message from Randy!- all the girls screamed and gathered around Sid – it says:

Dear Sid, I've been set to work with you this week. For your Judge's Choice I've selected – Black Horse and the Cherry Tree – by KT Tunstall

You rock

Randy-"

The video ended and Ryan turned to Randy "why did you choose this song?" "Well it's very simple. I've always seen Sid as this bluesy- funky singer that can do everything she wants with her guitar. And this is the best song to show her ability" The host nodded "let's see what she can do. With – black horse and the cherry tree – here's Sidney"

The crowd cheered as the camera turned on the stage, where Sid started jamming with her guitar

Two, three, four

woo-hoo, woo-hoo

Well my heart knows me better than I know myself
So I'm gonna let it do all the talking.
I came across a place in the middle of nowhere
With a big black horse and a cherry tree

But I said no, no, no, no-no-no
I said no, no, you're not the one for me
No, no, no, no-no-no
I said no, no, you're not the one for me

And my heart hit a problem, in the early hours,
So I stopped it dead for a beat or two.
But I cut some cord, and I shouldn't have done it,
And it won't forgive me after all these years

I said no, no, you're not the one for me
No, no, no, no-no-no
I said no, no, you're not the one for me
my heart's, my heart's forsaken me

black horse and a cherry tree

you're not the one for me

With one last note, she looked around and smiled at the crowd. Then, she turned to the judges. Clive was first "Sidney, Randy chose a very good song. You had shown your bubbling personality with it. It's very good for you excellent job"

"Thank you" She said and turned to Randy "I'm very happy to see you're having some fun. I was very honored to work with you tonight. I hope we can work together again in the future, maybe with your album one day"

The girl grinned widely and turned to Paula "you have to be honored to be the last girl standing there. It was a very good chose for you. I would have chosen another song for you, more jazzy, but this was awesome. It was a good way to open the show. And you look amazing!"

"thanks! You too!" she then turned to Simon "it was very good. I like your attitude with the song. I know what the producers have chosen for you and I really look forward to hear it because I can say that you came out to win tonight"

The girl nodded and turned to smile at Ryan "one down, eight to go. If you want to vote for Sid call 1-866-IDOL-01 or 04 or 07 or text vote to 5701. We will see Sid later this evening. Now, we're heading to Newteck City, were major Anubis Kruger has some breaking news for little Bridge"

Another video started and it showed Bridge on the stage with Kruger "-Bridge. Before you start your gig, I have a surprise for you. I've got an e-mail straight from American Idol, and it's from Paula Abdul!- the crowd went mad when Kruger said that -and it says:

Dear Major Kruger,

I hope your city is giving a warm welcome home to Bridge.

Please tell him that for his Judge's Choice I've selected –What hurt the most- by Rascal Flatts for him to sing this coming Thursday.

Thank you

Forever your girl

Paula Abdul-"

When the video ended, Ryan was near Paula "what was the process behind this chose?" "Bridge is a great ballad singer, and this song for me is one of the best ever written. He can easily pass this task without any problem at all" Ryan nodded "can he makes to the finale next week? With –what hurt the most- here's Bridge"

The camera focused on the stage where Bridge was making his way slowly in front of the microphone stand

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do

Come back to me…

What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do

The song ended and Bridge saw Paula on her feet crying happily for him. He turned to Clive to hear what he thought "Bridge. For me you're the best among the three of you. You can easily take on everything you want without any problems and be very successful. I'd like to work with you in the future"

Bridge was honored; a famous producer told him that he wanted to work with him? Amazing! He turned to Randy "Bridge, for me you're the real deal. That was the best performance of the entire season, and it's from someone who is only 17!"

The boy laughed as the ma stood up and clapped his hands madly. Paula still was in tears "I could hear the pain of being left alone while you were singing that song. And this is what an American idol has to do: connect emotionally with the song and make the others feel it"

"thank you Paula" he said and turned to Simon "Bridge I agree with Randy: it was the best performance of the entire season. And I'm happy you're still here. You're a very strong singer"

Bridge smiled and turned to Ryan "if you want to vote for Bridge call 1-866-IDOL-02 or 05 or 08 or text vote to 5702. Bridge will be back later for another song. Now, for the last judges choice, we're going down to los Angeles, were Ty got a message from Simon in the middle of the parade"

Bridge exited the stage from the wing and thought about the song he had sung. He could related it with his situation with Sky: he was hoping to meet the man so badly. They still had to talk. In the same moment, a video showed Ty with his brother in the middle of the parade "-Hey! I've got a message from Simon look at this!- he said giving his phone to his brother

Hi Ty I've chosen – Dirty Diana – by Michael Jackson for you to sing this week

Both boys looked at each other grinning and exchanged a high five"

The film ended and Ryan was near Simon "Simon?" "this is a very good song for him. We worked on it and we decided to add Ty's bluesy soul into it and make it amazing" Ryan nodded "it's his time to shine. With – Dirty Diana – here's Ty"

The band started playing as the camera showed Ty in the middle of the stage

She likes the boys in the band
She knows when they come to town
Every musician's fan after the
curtain comes down
She waits at backstage doors
For those who have prestige
Who promise fortune and fame
A life that's so carefree

She's says that's ok
Hey baby do what you want
I'll be your night lovin' thing
I'll be the freak you can taunt
And I don't care what you say
I want to go too far
I'll be your everything
If you make me a star

Dirty Diana, nah
Dirty Diana, nah
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana... Let me be!

She's saying that's ok
Hey baby do what you please
I have the stuff the you want
I am the thing that you need
She looked me deep in the eyes
She's touchin' me so to start
She says there's no turnin' back
She trapped me in her heart

Dirty Diana, nah
Dirty Diana, nah
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
why don't you let me be

why don't you let me be

let me be

It's Dia...aa...aa...ana

The boy finished singing and turned to the judges for the verdict. Clive went first "Tyzonn, I don't know if it was the song for you, but you delivered very well. Your bluely soul took over the rock melody of it. But good job"

"Thank you Mr." Ty said and turned to Randy "Ty listen, even if it wasn't a good song for you, it was one of the best performances you've done. There wasn't a note out of tune and you took you time in it. But, as I said before, it wasn't the song for you"

Ty nodded and turned to Paula "Ty I don't think Randy is right. It was a very good one for you actually. That's one of the songs that can take on different interpretation by an artist. And I liked very much the jazz spin you put on it. Good job"

Simon grinned "I don't know why, but I have to agree with Paula" everybody laughed in the studio "It was a very good song for you, and not only because I've chosen it, but it was in your range and, unlike Randy, I wanted to do something different. And it was worth the try"

As Randy rolled his eyes at Simon, Ryan approached Ty "Good job! If you want to vote for Ty call 1-866-IDOL-03 or 06 or 09 or text VOTE to 5703. This was the last song for the judges' choices. Let's move on with the producers' choices" he said moving toward the stools, where Sid was waiting for him "hello gorgeous, how you doing?"

"fantastic! And you?"

"very good thanks. How do you feel to be in this place right now?"

Sid sighed "it's very good. I never thought I could be the last girl standing here actually. It was sad seeing some of the others go. But we're going on tour! So we would see each other for a long time"

Ryan nodded smiling "the second round is about the producers' choices and for you they've selected…" he said scanning the card in his hands "-I can't make you love me- by Bonny Raitt"

Sid clapped her hands happily "yeah. It's very beautiful"

"It is. You can go and get set darling" the host said and Sid run in the middle of the stage, picking up her big skirt in order to not fall down "with – I can't make you love me- here's Sid once again"

The soft tune started and everybody heard that Sid had change the melody of the song, making it more rock

Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me, tell me no lies
Just hold me close, don't patronize
Don't patronize me.

Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

At the end of the song, Sid saw Clive smiling at her "Sidney it was a good rendition of the song. I like the rock vibe you made of it. To make an adult content like that and make it so young and fresh, this is talent young lady. And whatever this three will said, let's go make a record"

"Oh God! Thank you" she said and turned to Randy "let me say this. There was a girl who have won the first season of this competition that you remind me so much of tonight. She use to talk so much all the time, but she can sing her face off and so can you Sid!"

Sid jumped excited as Paula took her turn to talk "all right my dear, you know what is so great about having you in this competition? You hear one note, and it's so undeniable it's Sid. That's a gift that you can put a price tag on. I got to tell you. I love your tender approach to the song and this the perfect example of having the original arrangement and you making it your own"

Sid smiled and turned to Simon "Sidney I thought it was really good. Without any doubt, this was your best performance of the entire season"

Ryan approached Sid smiling "If you want to vote for Sid call 1-866-IDOL-01 or 04 or 07 or text vote to 5701. She still have one song to perform so she will be back later." Ryan made again his way toward the stool "right now, Bridge is ready to perform the second song, a beautiful one. What is it Bridge?"

Bridge smiled. It was kind of an ironic choice of song "it's –love ain't here anymore- by take that. I've found this rock arrangement of it on the net witch Simon may know about. It's a very good song with a powerful meaning. I hope I won't screw it"

Ryan smiled at the boy "you won't I promise. Go get set" the boy smiled and run in the middle of the stage "with –love ain't here anymore- here's Bridge"

The camera turned to the boy, who was in the middle of the stage with a small band

Baby don't you want me to go
So honey, why don't you beg me to stay
For love, and talk the way we used to talk
Till we both know what we've lost
Never say the words we did before
When it was over

Love ain't here anymore
Love ain't here anymore
It's gone away, to a town called yesterday
Love ain't here anymore

And when I find a place for me to keep my sweet love
Then I will leave it there forever more, yeah
And when I find someone to share I'll never give up
I will hold you and believe that this life leads to more

Love ain't here anymore

It's gone away, to a town called yesterday
Love ain't here anymore

Bridge saw everybody on their feet in the audience and smiled. He didn't notice before, but Sky was there as well, and was cheering madly with the other people. He smiled at the man and turned to Clive "Bridge it was a very hunting and obscure rendition of the song. I don't know if that worked so much actually"

"ok" he said while the crowd bowed. Randy sighed "I have to agree with Clive. There's no doubt you've sang it very well. But I thought the original arrangement would have been better for you. It was too high for you in some place"

The boy nodded and turned to Paula "I don't care if it was good or not. You can make everything sound sensational from the first note. Maybe it wasn't your best, but I absolutely know you will be here with us next week"

The boy reddened "oh gosh… thank you" he said embarrassed while turning to Simon "I know that arrangement Bridge. Ruth Lorenzo did it on the X-Factor. And, since you've done the same thing like her, I think I have to say the same verdict. It was sensational"

Bridge started jumping around as Ryan smiled at him "the boy is happy ladies and gentleman! If you want to vote for Bridge call 1-866-IDOL-02 or 05 or 08 or text vote to 5702. See you in a bit Bridge" he said and went near Ty on the stools "Ty, now it's your turn with the producers' choices. Witch song did they gave to you?"

The boy smiled "actually a good one. It's – I still haven't found what I'm looking for – by U2. I've done the same thing as in rock week and created an acoustic version of it. Hope everybody will like it"

Ryan nodded "let's hear it so. With U2's - I still haven't found what I'm looking for – here's Ty"

The blond boy was set on the mezzanine behind the judges with two guitarists near him

I have climbed highest mountains
I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
I have run
I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
Only to be with you

But I still haven't found what I'm looking for

I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing fingertips
It burned like a fire
This burning desire

I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was warm in the night
I was cold as a stone

But I still haven't found what I'm looking for
But I still haven't found what I'm looking for

But I still haven't found what I'm looking for…

The boy run on the stage and turned to Clive for the verdict "Ty I like your attitude with facing a song like that. Not many people can do what you do with the arrangements. I think we can work together sometimes in the future"

The boy smiled widely at the man and turned to Randy "it was a very nice song choice. I don't know if you did everything you could do with it, but I've loved the scoop of the note you did at the end. It was hot baby!"

Ty grinned and turned to Paula "well, you maybe haven't found what you're looking for, but we did it. You're I a great shape tonight; your voice is awesome more that every time we saw you. And you came out to win for sure!"

"You could say that…" Ty thought and smiled to the woman. Simon than talked "you no Ty, I can see that you're very tense and emotional, and obviously I can say why, so taking it all together, I really thought it was phenomenal"

Ryan approached the boy smiling "please don't start crying. If you want to vote for Ty call 1-866-IDOL-03 or 06 or 09 or text VOTE to 5703. Now we have to start with the last part of the evening: Clive's choices" while Ryan went down near Clive, Ty made his way out of the stage. On the way out, he passed near Sid as she said "faker…" and walked away to get ready. He glared at her evilly. She wasn't a problem for him: he knew she was going to be eliminated. In the same moment, Ryan started making question to Clive "what did you choose for Sid and why?" "I've liked her rock attitude she took out on rock week. So I decided to stay on the same route. And since she is also a soul singer, despite what she thinks, I've selected – Alone – by heart for her"

The crowd cheered as Ryan nodded "ok. For the last time tonight, with – Alone - , here's Sidney"

The girl walked slowly out of the wing and reached the centre of the stage

I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone

Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

Alone

I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark

Clive went first to give the verdict "Sidney I know you think you are a country singer, but trust me this is more your style of music, and when you will make an album you should consider putting something like this on it. It could be a huge hit for you"

"Thank you Mr. Thanks for picking it out" she said and turned to Randy "Sidney you've been unbelievable tonight. I always thought like the feisty girl in you. And I'm happy you brought it out tonight!"

The girl smirked at the man and turned to Paula "I've had the wonderful opportunity to work on the video of this song. And talking about taking risks, this was a huge one to take on. My hat is off to you tonight my dear"

Sid smiled at her kindness and turned to Simon "Sidney I don't know if you'll be here next week or not but anyway, you will be very successful as a recording artist and you can be very proud of what you've achieved during this competition"

"thank you Simon" she said with watering eyes and turned to Ryan near her "Sid as finished for tonight. Her numbers to vote for her are 1-866-IDOL-01 or 04 or 07 or text vote to 5701. Now Clive, what you have chosen for Bridge?"

The man cleared his voice and spoke "Bridge is a very talented young guy, especially behind the piano. He is very powerful and deep with his voice so I've chosen – ain't no sunshine - for him"

Ryan smiled "ok. With –ain't no sunshine- here's Bridge for the last time"

The boy was on the second floor behind the piano with his eyes closed, deep in the melody

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
It's not warm when she's away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.

Wonder this time where she's gone,
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.

And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,

Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone,
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone anytime she goes away

ain't no sunshine when she's gone…

the boy run down on the first floor in front of the judges and turned to Clive "I have to tell you Bridge, you were so in the zone with this performance that you ever been in the competition. Maybe it's because we're one week away from the finale and you want to be there. It was one of the best performances of the night"

"thank you Mr. Davis" he said and turned to Randy "I simply got three word for you: that is artistry!" the man said and stood up to cheer for the boy. Bridge smiled and turned to Paula "Bridge you've been amazing trough the entire competition with your voice. You took a 30 years song and made it like I've heard it for the first time. This could be the first track from your album"

The boy laughed and thanked the woman as he turned to Simon "I always said that what you need to do more is having more attitude. Tonight you showed mass of it. I also have to say it was a very good arrangement of it, very cool. I'm sure, however, that you will be with us next week"

The boy simply nodded and turned to Ryan "for the last time. The numbers to vote for Bridge are 1-866-IDOL-02 or 05 or 08 or text vote to 5702. Now, for the last song of the night. Clive what you've chosen for Ty?"

The man thought about it "for Tyzonn it was hard. I've had to go through many songs that could fit his voice and his ability to rearrange them. But in the end, I've selected – everybody's hurt- by REM"

Ryan nodded "beautiful song. With –everybody hurts- here's TY"

The boy was in the middle of the stage with his microphone waiting for its cue to begin

When the day is long and the night, the night is yours alone,
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on
Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries and everybody hurts

Don't throw your hand. Oh, no. Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone, no, no, no, you are not alone

When the day is long and the night, the night is yours alone

Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries and everybody hurts

Sometimes

In the end, Clive went first "everybody is different in this competition. And you're different and unique. I like what you do with your song, the spin you do with them"

Ty nodded and turned to Randy "I'm sorry Ty, but it wasn't ok. I preferred you in your first two performances. Sid and Bridge out sang you in this last part of the night sorry" the crowd bowed at the producers as Ty turned to Paula "don't listen to them. It was powerful and romantic actually. Good job Ty"

The boy smiled at the woman and turned to Simon "I don't know what to make out of it. The battle now is between you and Sidney for the last spot in the finale"

The boy nodded simply and turned to Ryan "If you want to vote for Ty call 1-866-IDOL-03 or 06 or 09 or text VOTE to 5703. Here're the performances one more time" as the video rolled on the screen, Sid and Bridge joined Ty on the stage "that is it! Thank you to everybody for being with us tonight. stay tune for tomorrow when we will find out who will be in the finale! Good night"

Nobody talked that night at the mansion. The three of them were worried of what might happen after tomorrow on the show… but all of them wanted the same things: win the competiton…

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Done! Who will leave now? (if you think about it… it's actually pretty obvious) stay tune for more…. Only a few chapters are left!