I really don't like this chapter oops. Anyways... BEACH CLUBS AND BFFS I CAN'T EVEN THE FLIRTING AND THE TANK TOPS AND THE 6 PACK AND THE BOOTY DANCE OMG I'VE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP! And I saw Mix Ups & Mistletoes and OMG THE ALMOST KISSES AND THE PERFORMANCE AND WHEN AUSTIN SAYS SWEETIE AND I CAN'T SOMEONE HELP ME I BEG OF YOU! Um... Okay... Now for the disclaimer! Prompt is Rydel and Ratliff are trying to write a song for R5 and they're also in a secret relationship. The song they write is "Love the Way You Love Me." And it's from blackandblue13. Well, prepare for some Rydellington then folks.
Maddie's Incredible Disclaimers: Part XII
Me: *Hanging with Rydel and Ratliff while they write a song*
Me: I can't believe you actually told me before the Lynches.
Rydel: Well, we didn't really have a choice.
Ratliff: Yeah, you screamed in our ears until we admitted it.
Me: My ships are very important to me.
Rydel: So important that you'd make us lose our hearing for a week just to confirm what you already knew?
Me: Yup.
Ratliff: You can't tell the Lynches though. If they knew I was dating their sister...
Rydel: They wouldn't be mad, Ell. You're all brothers, remember?
Ratliff: Yes. And so to them that would be like me dating my sister.
Me: Ew.
Rydel: Well, this is different.
Ratliff: They're also really protective-
Rydel: So are you!
Ratliff: Well, that was because I liked you!
Me: Guys, I won't tell the Lynches. Just write the song!
*Rocky, Riker, and Ross walk in*
Ross: Won't tell us what?
To Be Continued
Maybe Stage Fright Is Contagious
(Ally's P.O.V.)
Sarah is getting stronger. I don't know how she is, but I know it's true. She's getting better at finding out our fears. And with each session of torture, she learns more about our weaknesses. She knows that physical torture is bad, but it's worse for the other person. And she knows that torturing us mentally is the worst of all. She also knows that the best way to torture us is to use the other person.
When I tell all of this to Austin, he agrees.
We have to be stronger than her. I nod. We gotta be one step ahead.
Or ten steps ahead. Or so many steps ahead, we end up back home.
I wonder what Piper's doing, Austin says. I raise an eyebrow. Pertaining to us. As in, I wonder if she's figuring out a way to save us. Gosh, one kiss and suddenly you can't talk about your friend.
Don't forget that you also liked her for a while.
But I've always loved you, he says.
Nice save.
It's not a save if I'm telling the truth, he says.
Yeah, yeah, I reply. Back to our original conversation, how are we supposed to be one step ahead of her if she's a Shadow? With our luck, she can probably see the future.
We'll find a way. We talk about this a lot, don't you think? Finding a way to get out of here and to beat Sarah, I mean. We're always comforting each other when it comes to this. I feel like we're both just saying we're gonna beat her to comfort the other person, but neither of us actually believe it. I shrug. We need to change that. We can't keep making hollow promises. We need to make a promise to each other right now that we will get out of here. And we have to mean it and believe every word.
It's kinda hard to believe when-
No. I'm not asking you to make this promise. I'm telling you. It'll help both of us. If you promise me we'll get out of here and you mean it, then….. Then I know we'll make it. But if you don't believe, how am I supposed to? Austin looks at me with those big eyes, and how am I supposed to say no? If he believes, I can believe, too.
You're right, I tell him. I promise we'll get out of here. I put as much force and belief into my words as I can, because I do believe now. Austin smiles.
I promise, too. And as soon as we get out of here, I'll take you on an actual date. I smile back.
You better. You haven't taken me on a date since, like, a week and a half ago.
Way too long, Austin agrees. So, what should we do now? I'm bored.
I dunno. What is there to do? Austin shrugs.
You could tell me a story, he suggests. I laugh.
What are you, five? Austin just looks at me and blinks. Right, I say. Okay, what should it be about?
Hmmm…. Austin thinks for a minute. I dunno. Make it up. I sigh.
But I'm not the creative one!
You must be kidding. Who writes all the songs? I groan in defeat.
Fine. I'll make up the stupid story. Austin sits in front of the glass wall facing me with his chin in his hands. I roll my eyes.
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom. It was just like any other kingdom; it had a king, queen, and a prince. Only, the prince didn't want to be a prince. He hated all the attention. Everyone in the kingdom only wanted to be his friend because of his status as royalty. All the girls in the kingdom loved him, but again it was only because of his royalty. And maybe his appearance and powers.
He had blonde hair that always seemed to be messy, much to his parents' distaste. He tried not to wear the fancy clothes given to him-he was fine with just a t-shirt and jeans. He had warm, brown eyes and a smile that lit up the entire kingdom.
As for his powers, he was a talented musician. He could play any instrument, and his voice was incredible. He was so talented, in fact, that his music could sort of control people. Say he sang a song that told the kingdom to dance, and they'd all start dancing mindlessly.
Who's the prince? Austin asks. You haven't said his name yet! Wow, I'm surprised he hasn't figured it out yet.
Austin, I say. Austin Moon.
Oh, so that's why I like the prince so much, he says. I laugh.
Anyway, I say, the prince was afraid of his powers. He knew that he could potentially destroy the entire kingdom if he wanted to, and that terrified him. So much, that he actually quit playing music.
But one day, as he was walking through the kingdom, he met a peasant girl who was visiting the kingdom. She had no idea he was the prince, and that drew him to her. They became best friends, and soon they fell in love. The end.
Wow. You're bad at telling stories, Austin says. You have to draw it out, make the love story last. And you never said the name of the girl.
Well who do you think it is? I ask.
Uhh… Piper? he says. I glare at him and he starts cracking up. You never know, he says. I roll my eyes.
It's me, you doofus. He giggles.
I know. But let me tell the love story part.
Be my guest, I say.
So, when Austin met the girl, he was instantly in love. Not only was she the most beautiful girl he could ever imagine, with her curly brown hair, deep brown eyes, and flawless skin, but he also knew that because she had no idea he was the prince, whatever she said to him was real. As their friendship went on, he was amazed and happy that she wasn't afraid to yell at him, or make fun of him, or argue with him. He finally felt like a real person, not some item that everyone wanted. He found himself falling more and more in love with her each day.
Ally was happy to finally have a place to call home. Well, not a place, but a person. She knew she could go to Austin for anything, and he knew he could do the same with her. It was new for the both of them. Ally started slowly falling for him, which was scary for her. She'd never felt anything this strong before, and she didn't think she could handle these new feelings.
Austin saw her changing each day, and so he confronted her about it. She told him her feelings, already preparing for rejection. He had told her he was a prince a week after they met, so she was well-aware of that part of him.
"You're a prince," she told him. "You'd never like someone like me. Besides, now that I have feelings for you, I'm no different from any of those other girls you've told me you hate. And they're a lot prettier, too."
Austin was in shock. How could a girl as beautiful and perfect as Ally think anyone else was better than her? How could she compare herself to those other mindless girls? How could she think that just because Austin was a prince, he'd reject her?
"Ally, you know me so much better than that. You think I'd reject you just 'cause I'm a prince?" Ally nodded. "C'mon, we both know I'd never do something that low. Besides, you're so amazing, you are a princess. But no one has realized it yet." At that part, Ally blushed, just like she always did when Austin complimented her. Before him, she never had any friends, so compliments were still new.
"As for the other girls, you're more amazing, way more beautiful, and nothing like them. The only reason they like me is because I'm a prince and extremely good-looking." Ally laughed and rolled her eyes good-naturedly at Austin's huge ego. Austin continued.
"I know that with you, that's not the case. You've actually taken the time to get to know me, Austin, not Austin Moon. You were my friend before you started feeling anything for me, so what you do feel is real. You like me for me, not just my status." Ally nodded, wondering where this was going.
"And now that I know you, I have fallen completely, utterly, head over way-too-fancy shoes in love with you. I love your hair, your face, your attitude, your optimism, your voice, your laugh, your everything. Everything I see reminds me of something I love about you. So, will you be my girlfriend?" he finished.
Ally smiled and said yes, and the two kissed for the first time, knowing that it wouldn't be their last. It was at that moment that they knew they'd spend their lives together, no doubt about it. And they did. For the rest of their lives, they were by each other's side. They were inseparable, even after they were married. Ally became the best queen the kingdom had ever known, and Austin consulted her about all his decisions, knowing she knew what was right.
Their son married another girl, just like Ally. When she was introduced to the Moons, Austin smiled and said to Ally, "The men of this family have good taste." Ally, seeing herself in the girl, smiled at her husband.
The story of Austin and Ally was told to every generation of kids after them. It taught them that it doesn't matter your status, real friends will love you for you. It taught them that true love really does exist, and it can reveal itself when you least expect it. And, most importantly, it taught them not to be someone else to get attention, but to always be themselves. The end! Austin finished.
Wow, I say. Who knew you'd be so good at telling love stories?
Well, I do love romance movies, he replies. And I'm living the best love story of them all, so inspiration is easy. I smile.
The best love story is of the couple getting together under deadly circumstances, breaking up, another deadly circumstance occurring, them getting back together, and then awaiting their deaths in a cell? I ask. He nods.
Tragedies are the best. I mean, Romeo and Juliet is obviously the best written love story ever. I raise an eyebrow. What?
Nothing, I reply, shaking my head. Good thing we won't end up like them, right? I say.
Right! he agrees enthusiastically.
So now what do you want to-Never mind, I say. Sarah appeared behind Austin while I was mid-sentence. Austin rolls his eyes and turns around, knowing she's behind him. I watch them converse for a while, and then Austin flexes his muscles. Why? I have no idea. Am I complaining? Not particularly.
Sarah rolls her eyes-something she seems to do a lot- and snaps her fingers. Gosh, I wish I could break every one of those bony fingers off her evil little hand… Whoa. Where did that come from? I've never thought something like that before. I shrug it off, knowing it's probably just being in here for too long.
Sarah disappears. A stage appears under Austin's feet, and a bunch of random people fill his cell. He looks at the crowd nervously, and the hand that is holding his microphone has white knuckles.
Wait, Austin is nervous? That must've been the spell. I don't know how she did it, but Sarah gave Austin stage fright. That's my thing. As much as I hate it, I'm the one who's supposed to have stage fright, not Austin.
Seeing Austin so scared is more torturous than anything. This isn't him. He's a totally different person now, and that's breaking my heart.
Austin, you can do this. The only way the spell will break is if you perform. You're not normally so nervous. I believe in you. Just look at me. Pretend it's just us.
Austin searches the crowd for me, but then he remembers I'm in my cell, so he looks at me and we lock eyes. I nod, knowing that he doesn't need any more words.
What do I even sing? he asks.
Whatever you want, I reply. He nods. He keeps his eyes trained on me, and he opens his mouth, but closes it again.
I can't do this, he says. I'm too scared.
Austin, remember how you normally feel about performing! I tell him. You love it! He shakes his head, tears forming in his brown eyes. That spell really worked if Austin's scared enough to cry.
Please, I beg. It won't end until you do this. I can't stand seeing you so scared. Just start singing. It's not hard.
Then why don't you try? You have stage fright, too! he exclaims. I sigh.
It's not hard for you, I correct myself. Austin still shakes his head and puts the microphone on the stand. The crowd starts booing and throwing tomatoes at him. He backs up against the wall and covers his face.
Ally, are you there? I hear a female voice in my head. I recognize it instantly.
Piper! I exclaim. We really need you right now. Sarah gave Austin stage fright and is forcing him to perform. It's not going so well. I wince as a tomato hits my boyfriend's face.
I think I can fix that, she says. I might be able to make the wall disappear, but only for a second. You'll have to be ready.
But what about Sarah? If she finds out, she'll kill us on sight.
I'll have to get you back before she finds out, then. I nod.
Okay, I say. I walk up to the glass wall. I'm ready.
Okay. One… Two… Three! she exclaims. The wall disappears and I run through the opening, only to have it reappear behind me.
"Austin!" I shout. The blonde turns his head towards me and gets hit in the face with another tomato. He begs me with his eyes to help him, but I'm not sure what to do.
Then, I get an idea. It's so impossibly simple, I wonder how I didn't think of it before. Oh, wait, that's because it's totally impossible. But, I have to try. For Austin. I take a deep breath and run up onto the stage.
"HEY!" I shout, dodging a tomato. The crowd stops. I walk over and help Austin up from his crouched position on the floor. He nervously stands next to me. I have to be strong for him. That's the only reason I'm not freaking out.
"There's been a change of plans," I say into the mic, gripping Austin's hand. "We're gonna be doing a duet."
"We are?" he asks, his voice shaking with fear.
"Yes," I say. I hold the mic away from my mouth. "Just remember," I whisper, "close your mouth and don't look down." He smiles slightly.
"But I'll open it when it's my turn to sing," he says. I nod and smile at him, giving his hand one last squeeze of encouragement.
I look out at the crowd, and quickly look back at Austin, knowing that as long as I don't believe the crowd is there, I'll be fine. Just remember, Ally, it's just you and Austin. We focus on each other as the music starts.
[Austin:]
Yeah, whoa
I'm walking on a thin line
And my hands are tied
Got nowhere to hide
I'm standing at a crossroads
Don't know where to go
Feeling so exposed
[Ally:]
Yeah I'm caught
In between
Where I'm going and where I've been
But I know,
There's no turning back
Yeah!
[Both:]
It's like I'm balanced on the edge,
It's like I'm hanging by a thread,
But I'm still gonna push ahead
So I tell myself
Yeah, I tell myself
Don't look down, down, down, down
Don't look down, down, down, down
Don't look down, down, down, down
Don't look down, down, down, down
[Austin:]
It'd be so easy
Just to run
It'd be so easy
To just give up
[Ally:]
But I'm not that girl who gonna turn my back
There's no turning back
[Both:]
No turning back
[Ally:]
It's like I'm balanced on the edge
[Austin:]
It's like I'm hanging by a thread
[Ally:]
But I'm still gonna push ahead
So I tell myself
Yeah I tell myself
[Both:]
Don't look down, down, down, down
([Ally:] Doooowwwn!)
Don't look down, down, down, down
Don't look down, down, down, down
(
[Austin:] Don't look down! Don't look down!)
Don't look down, down, down, down!
The music stops and we both take a deep breath, smiling at each other. I just conquered my biggest fear and Austin overcame the spell. We hug tightly. When we pull away, Austin waves at the crowd.
"Spell's broken," he says. "Fear free and ready to perform. Thanks, Als."
"No problem," I say. "But I should probably get off this stage before I throw up." He nods.
"Good job, by the way!" I smile at him. "How'd you get in here?"
"Piper," I reply.
Speaking of me, she says, I have enough power to make the wall disappear again. You ready?
Yeah, I reply. The wall disappears and I dash through to my cell. I can't hear him, but I smile and watch as Austin performs another song, smiling and dancing like regular old him.
After he performs the second song, the stage and the crowd disappear. Because he was standing on the stage and it disappeared from under him, he falls over.
Ow, he says, standing back up. He shakes his head, and bits of tomato fly from his messy hair. Ugh, I really need a shower. I nod.
I wasn't gonna say anything, but you smelled disgusting when we were performing. He gives me a look.
Thanks, Als. I laugh. Then, Sarah appears again. Austin and I look at each other and roll our eyes. Now that we made a promise to get out of here, we're more annoyed with Sarah than afraid.
Sarah says a few things to Austin, but he just looks bored. Finally she disappears.
Anything important? I ask.
Not really, he replies. Just the usual. Apparently tomorrow's gonna be worse than today. Yay. I roll my eyes.
Of course it is. Well, I dunno about you, but I'm exhausted. Facing your biggest fear takes a lot out of you. He nods.
I'm really proud of you, he says. And thanks again. I wouldn't have been able to break the spell without you.
Don't say it, I warn.
There's no way I could make it without you, he says anyway. I roll my eyes good-naturedly and lay on the ground.
Good night, is all I say.
Don't let the evil Shadows bite, Austin replies. I chuckle and close my eyes, and sleep immediately overcomes me.
Yup. So, maybe this story will last a few more chapters than I thought, but probably not more than like 20. Just a warning. Also, should I keep doing Maddie's Incredible Disclaimers? I know a lot of you seem to like them, but I dunno if it's worth it. I haven't been getting many prompts and it's getting hard to come up with them. It also takes a really long time, so idk. What do you guys think? Anyways, you all know what time it is. If you liked it, but STAGE FRIGHT in a review. If you thought it was okay, put TOMATOES in a review. If you hated it, put DON'T LOOK DOWN in a review. Thanks for reading and please review! Love you all more than I love Orlando Bloom! (Maybe he's just too old for me, living in a teenage fantasy, at least I have R5, but they've got me wishin', wishin' I was seventeen)
Maddie's Incredible Disclaimers: Part XII
Me: I don't know...
Riker: But you just said-
Rocky: Wait, what are you even doing here?
Me: I was hanging with and freaking out over Rydellington, duh.
*My eyes widen*
*Rydellington's eyes widen*
*Ross, Rocky, and Riker's eyes widen*
*The rest of the R5 Family's eyes widen*
*Kelly's eyes widen (looks like someone's jealous. Tbh I think she dumped him just saying)*
*Stormie and Mark's eyes widen*
*Ryland's eyes widen* *Then they don't widen*
Ryland: Eh, I saw it coming. *Takes a selfie and gets back to DJing*
*Obama's eyes widen*
*Rosslington shippers' eyes widen*
*Rockliff shippers eyes widen*
*Aliens' eyes widen*
*That random llama's eyes widen*
Me: I mean, I was hanging with them and freaking out over them because they're writing a new song and I'm such a huge fan and I was too lazy to say Rydel and Ellington so I combined them.
Ross: Please. The random llama only widens his eyes when he's truly shocked, and what you just said isn't shocking. Rydel and Ratliff dating is.
*Ross, Rocky, and Riker give Rydellington pointed looks*
Rydel: Um... Hey guys, guess what?
Riker: *deadpans* What?
Rydel: I got a boyfriend! Heh heh... I love you guys, you know that? So supportive, and forgiving, and also supportive!
*Rydel hugs her brothers.*
Rocky: You started dating Ratliff and didn't tell us?!
Me: Well, this is awkward. I'm just gonna... *Sprints out of room*
Rydel: Um... Yes?
Ross: I can't believe this! Our own sister doesn't trust us! And she dates our brother?! That's just sick!
Ratliff: Technically, I'm not actually-
Rocky: I wouldn't speak if I were you, Ellington.
Ratliff: Sorry. *Looks down at the floor*
Rydel: C'mon, guys. Didn't we all know this would happen eventually?
Ross, Riker, and Rocky: NO!
Rydel: We got a good song out of it! *sings Love Me Like That*
Riker: Okay, that song was pretty good, but we're still mad!
Ross: Yeah!
Rocky: We are? *Gets glared at* I mean, yeah!
Rydel: Guys, I was gonna get a boyfriend eventually! And aren't you happy it's someone you already know? Someone who also happens to be your best friend?
Ross: She has a point.
Rocky: Man, Ratliff. I thought what we had was special.
Ratliff: *Raises an eyebrow*
Rocky: Kidding, gosh try to entertain the Rockliff shippers and you get glares from everyone...
Ratliff: So you're not mad?
Rocky: Nah. You and Rydel do make a pretty cute couple.
*Rydellington smiles*
Ross: Yeah. I ship it.
Riker: Well, I don't.
Rydel: Why not?
Riker: BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HAVE A BOYFRIEND!
*Everyone looks at him in shock*
Rydel: Riker, I'm twenty years old. I think it's about time I have a boyfriend.
Riker: No! If you get a boyfriend, it means... It means you're growing up. If you get a boyfriend, it means I have to stop looking at you as my baby sister and start looking at you as an adult. It means I have to stop pretending you're younger than you really are. It means I have to stop acting like the protective big brother.
Rydel: So that's what this is about? Me growing up?
*Riker nods with tears in his eyes*
Riker: And if you're growing up, that means the boys are, too. And soon enough, being the big brother won't matter, because you guys won't need me anymore to keep you in line.
*Ross, Rocky, and Rydel all start crying*
Ross: We'll always need you, man. You've been my role model since I was born, and you always will be.
Rocky: We both know I'll never grow up. I'm Peter Pan! *Strikes a weird pose that makes everyone laugh through their tears*
Rydel: Riker, you'll always be my big brother, and I'll always be your baby sister. A boyfriend can't change that. You'll always be more important to me-no offense, Ratliff.
*Ratliff is bawling his eyes out at this beautiful family moment and just shakes his head as if to say it's okay*
Riker: *Looks at the three of his four little siblings that are in the room* I love you guys.
Ross: *Still crying* I love you too, man.
Rocky: *Also still crying* Love you, bro.
Rydel: *Crying as well* Love you more than anything, Riker.
*They all group hug and cry, while Ratliff bawls his eyes out watching them*
*Riker pulls Ratliff into the hug cuz he's part of their family, too.*
*Ryland walks in*
Ryland: What went on in here?
*Everyone cries and pulls him into the hug in response*
*Stormie and Mark walk in and are pulled into the hug too*
*I walk back in and face the camera that you guys are seeing this with in your minds*
Me: This family has an unbreakable bond that no one can deny. This is just another way that point has been proven. Riker now knows that, no matter what, his baby sister will stay his baby sister, and his baby brothers will stay his baby brothers. To all those R5ers out there, we know this as well. We know R5 is growing up. In December they will officially be an adult band. But we have to remember that, no matter what happens, they will always be those kids with a dream in 2009.
*I bow my head and fade away, and we are left with the scene of the Lynch family (plus Ratliff) still crying and hugging it out*
The End