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 49
The Nokia Theatre was filled with people there for watching the grand finale of the season: Ty versus Bridge. The two of them were waiting backstage for the beginning of the show as the boy's mind was filled with thoughts: will he be able to win against the man?
He's asked for his friends help to pass the finale: he would sing Sid's song first, than Sky's and his choice to close the evening. A crew member called them on the stage and they made their wade toward the staircase, where they heard Ryan's voice ringing in the studio "good evening! Welcome to the finale of this amazing season! Ty and Bridge are ready to battle for the title of American Idol of this year. As I told you, both of them could search for help from the other idols tonight. Both of them got the help from them for this amazing night. Also, they can use the choir only on one song. They will sing three songs each. Last week we made the coin toss: Bridge decided to go second so that means Ty will sing first. Right now let's say hi to the three judges!"
The three got up and saluted the big crowd around them "let's begin with the competition. With Sam Cooke' –a change is gonna come- here's Ty!"
The boy appeared on the top of the stairs all dressed in white. As he made his way to the centre of the stage slowly, he started singing
I was born by the river
in a little tent
just like that river, I've been running ever since
it's been a long, long, long time coming, but I know a change is gonna come
yes it is
when I go, I go to my brother
I say brother, help me believe
but he just winds up knocking me down back down on my knees
yeah
I thought I wouldn't last this long,
but now I know that I, I, I, I, I, I, I can kill you,
Yeah it's been a long, a long time coming,
but I know my change, my change is gonna come
He finished and saw the crowd stood up for him. He smiled evilly as he went in front of the judges "listen! That song is an amazing R 'n' B classic, and what you just did made us realize why you're still here: you can sing your face off and that was unbelievable"
"Thank you Randy" the boy said and turned to Paula "that was the best I've ever heard you sing Ty! You look like a superstar tonight and whatever happen with this Idol journey you're going to be a big icon for this season, one filled with talent" she said pointing behind her, where the rest of the Top 12 was set enjoining the show.
The boy smiled at her and turned to Simon "Ty all I would say after that is if anyone had a sort of doubt of you being here, you just proved them wrong. It was amazing"
Ryan went near the boy smiling "ok! One song is down. If you want to vote for Ty the numbers are 1-866-IDOL- 01 or 03 or 05 or text vote to 5701. Now, he is the youngest member of the competition this year, and he's chosen a song that Simon may know about. With Alexandra Burke's version of –Hallelujah- here's Bridge ladies and gentleman!"
Like for Ty, Bridge appeared on the top of the stairs. He looked in the crowd and found Sky and Sid smiling at him. That was all he needed to calm him nerves
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to her kitchen chair
And she broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
When he was in the middle of the stage, the choir joined him from backstage and they started singing the last part together
Well maybe there's a god above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who'd out drew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
At the end of the song, Bridge was in tears. He could hardly sang he last two verse of the song. He looked at Randy for the verdict "Bridge, I love that song, I love your interpretation of it. You've done everything it takes to be a star. From tonight, you're going to be a big recording artist, I'm sure about that"
The boy simply nodded and turned to Paula, who was in tears as well "Bridge you're the voice of this hear competition without a doubt. It was very strong, gentle and sincere. Your best performance in the entire season for sure"
"thank you so much Paula" he turned to Simon and saw him smiling "of course there going to be a comparison: Alexandra sang it when she won the X-Factor! But, taking all in, I'm sorry but that was unbelievable"
The boy smiled trough the tears as Ryan went near Bridge "Simon who do you think win the round?" "well round one goes to Bridge for sure" everybody in the studio cheered for the boy "if you want to vote for this boy call 1-866-IDOL-02 or 04 or 06 or send vote to 5702. It's now Ty's turn to use the choir. With Barry Manilow's –Bridge over troubled water- here's Ty once again"
The boy appeared once again on the top of the stairs. He looked around and run to the middle of the stage
When you're weary
Feelin' small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
Ohhh When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
Sail on silver girl, sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way.
(See how they shine)
See how they shine
When you need a friend
Look around, I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind
Your mind
Ease your mind
At the end, Randy smiled at the boy "Ty me and Paula have something to show you" at that, they both stood up and cheered with the crowd "I didn't even know you could hit those notes!"
Ty laughed and turned to Paula "you gave us chills! You're a true artist because you took a classic song and you made us feel like we've heard it for the first time tonight and made it your own. This is your personal best Ty"
The boy nodded "thank you very much" he looked at Simon "if I'm being honest, I thought you were a little off. But, if I can say it, I thought that performance could win you the competition" Behind the judges, Sky and Sid looked worried at each other: he was indeed very good that night. What if Simon was right? In the same moment, Ryan went near Ty "if you want to vote for him call 1-866-IDOL-01 or 03 or 05 or send vote to 5701. Second turn for Bridge tonight: with Gary Jules version of –Mad World- here he is once again"
The lights in the studio turned off: only one was still on, and it was pointed on Bridge who was slowly going down the stairs dressed in black with a long coat
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'cos I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad world
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'cos I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world…
At the end, the boy looked over at Sky. He saw him nodded happily. Randy then talked "I love that you've sowed your sensitive side with this song, I love what you're wearing, specially that long coat, I want to give you an A+ for that performance. Unbelievable!"
Bridge smiled happily and turned to Paula "you're very handsome with what you're wearing! I just want to tell you who proud I am of you with what you've achieved during this entire season. The shy boy we've met in New Tech doesn't exist anymore: we've a new Bridge"
"thank you Paula!" the boy said happily and turned to Simon "I don't know actually, maybe it was too theatrical for me, maybe what you're wearing it just remind me of the phantom of the opera. But you performed it good"
Ryan appeared on the stage with the boy and looked at Simon "what about this turn Simon? Who wins?" "it's hard, but I think we can call it a tie" Ryan nodded "so one turn for Bridge, and one a tie. Bridge's numbers are 1-866-IDOL- 02 or 04 or 06 or text vote to 5702. Now we begin the last turn of the night. With Lionel Richie's –Hello- for the last time, let's cheer for Ty"
The camera moved on the boy, who was sit in the middle of the big staircase
I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I kiss your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me your looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in our smile
You're all I've ever wanted
And my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I wanna tell you so much,
I love you
'cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere, feeling lonely,
Or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
'cause I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying,
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
At the end Randy spoke "Ty listen, it was just good. I don't know if you remember David Cook's version of the same song, he did something amazing with it. You just stand with the original arrangement of it without changing a note. Just alright for me"
He nodded and turned to Paula "Ty I don't care if it was good or not, I care about the fact that you're amazing and where you're standing. It takes a lot to sing on that stage, and I'm sure America will take that in mind when they will vote"
"thank you Paula" Ty said turning to Simon "Ty I'm sorry but I thought you could win this competition after the first two songs, but now I think you ruined your chances to do it. If they want to vote for you, do it based on the first two performances"
Ryan went near the boy "for the last time, here's Ty's numbers: 1-866-IDOL- 01 or 03 or 05 or text vote to 5701. Now, all we missed is Bridge last song. he's made some fantastic performance behind the piano. Tonight he's chosen to finish with one of them. And you're going to be surprised with what he's chosen. With Dolly Parton's –I will always love you- here's Bridge"
In the audience, the others contestants looked at Sky, who was blushing: he and Sid didn't know what Bridge's song was. He didn't want to tell them. In the same moment, the camera turned on the side of the stage, where Bridge was set behind the piano. He made a long intro to the song then he started singing
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
He made another solo part before going to the last section of the song
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
At the end, he looked over the audience and was everybody up on their feet for him. He then looked at Randy "wow. You know that's a hard song to sing, no one can do it better then Dolly or Whitney. But, after hearing your version, all I have to say is this" the boy smiled happily as he say the producer stood up to cheer with the crowd.
He then turned to Paula "Bridge what you've been able to accomplish in the past six months is a lifetime of achievements. You'll never face anything more scarier in your life trust me. Congratulation, I'm sure you've made your father so proud of you"
Bridge smiled at her kindness and turned to Simon "Bridge you've a lot of guts: you're competing with someone who is older them you, who maybe has more experience then you. I felt your emotion on that song. Bridge, I think you've done enough to win this competition tonight"
With that, the boy almost fainted. Ryan went near him in time to prevent this "if you want to vote for Bridge call 1-866-IDOL- 02 or 04 or 06 or text vote to 5702. Here's the performance once again" as the video rolled, Ty joined Bridge on the stage "this is it! You've four hours to vote. Tune in tomorrow night for an amazing live show: many guest starts will be here and also, we will present you the new American idol. Good night"
As they walked backstage, Ty stopped Bridge "why don't we make it more interesting, shall we?" Bridge looked at him confused "the one who will win tomorrow will not only take the fame, but also Sky…" the boy's eyes widened at what Ty said "what? If you're so sure to win, what are you afraid of?" he said as he extend his end "deal?"
Bridge though about it: it was risky, but if it was the only way to make Ty stop with all this madness. He sighed and shook his hand "deal…"
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Done! A deal is done! But who will win it? Stay tune for the finale to find out! only a chapter is left for this story.