Well, here is the promised update! It isnt much longer then the other, only about twice its size, but this wasnt supposed to be a long chapter anyways. All it is is Brady's concert, and a little internal battle of 'Kayla's. A Brakayla chapter, basically.
Wow, I didnt expect the number of reveiws that I got! I only thought I would receive two or three, not four or five! Or maybe it was six...
RzSpeeder-lol, no, it isnt just a songfic. I am just addicted to music! Expect to see alot of song references ;)
goodgirl21, QueenyLeAcH, and Finn-Marceline: Thanks! I appreciate that. I promise I wont update so sporadically anymore.
007Stitch: Lol, thanks. It is good to hear that!
kittyhawk09: I meant it to be cute ;) I was in a good mood. Dont worry, your part will be coming in soon. Only a few more chapters. So, you seen Bleach yet?
***For anyone who knows the show, I am also writing a peice on Bleach. It is called The Dying Sun. If you dont, look it up! Great show, especially for Anime***
Chapter Two: Part Two-
I don't know how long I was lost in the peaceful oblivion; all I knew was that when I woke I was better rested than I had felt in years. For once the heavy veil of exhaustion that had hung over me for as long as I could remember was gone, replaced with a pleasant buzz that I had never felt in my life. For a moment I simply lay in place, reveling in the complete and utter peace and the warmth of the blankets covering me.
The soft chords of music drifted into my room through the open balcony, and with a start I realized that it was what woke me up. For a moment I just lay in place and listened, reveling in the peace and the warmth of the blankets around me. Then the pace picked up, and I grinned as the crowd roared below. I recognized the opening immediately and I small smile spread across my face. I really like this song.
Life in the city, yeah, it's all we've known
Concrete jungle's always been our home
But now all that's changed (now all that's changed)
It's getting really strange
Somehow I had managed to untangle myself from the sheets and, after a quick look over I padded out onto the balcony. It was warm, thank god, so the shorts and spaghetti strap that I was wearing was enough to keep me for a while.
Five thousand miles in a hot air balloon
Here comes the rain
But it aint a monsoon
It's just you and me (you and me) chasing our destiny
whatever may come, whatever we find
I've got your back, and you've got mine
My smile widened as I watched him; he seemed so happy. The villagers were obviously enjoying it as well, because they were jumping and screaming and singing right along.
Live Like Kings, that would rule
A couple of thrones, yeah, that'd be cool
One thing's for sure, we'd always have fun
Living the life under the sun
Whatever crazy things this island brings
We're Living Like Kings
I was leaning against the stone barrier now, just listening. My eyes were closed so as not to stare, because he looked good in that leather jacket. A breeze blew my hair back, carrying with it the music. The sudden flare startled me slightly, and I opened my eyes.
Water all around me 360 degrees
You never know what's blowing in the breeze
Swimming in the seas (swimming in the seas)
Living in those trees
Brothers we've been, and brothers we'll be
Only thing that's changed is now we're royalty
Brady was looking at me. I didn't realize that before; hopefully, he hadnt been looking long, because it would be embarrassing. He grinned up at me, and I sent a soft smile back at him in return. Then he was singing again, and the moment was gone.
Live Like Kings, that would rule
A couple of thrones, yeah, that'd be cool
One thing's for sure, we'd always have fun
Living the life under the sun
Whatever crazy things this island brings
We're Living Like Kings
The song died down, only for the band to pick up again, playing the opening chords to some song it didn't know.
"Alright, guys! You know the song! Let's go!"
I'm not sure what this is between us,
No matter what they say we've outgrown this place,
And we got to get away!
Cause I am now, the best crazy,
And maybe we can live it all the night,
Just say it!
Cause I know what's on your mind!
I didn't know this one, from anywhere, but the music was intoxicating. Before I knew what was going on I had made my way out of my room and into the castle corridor. To my surprise, I
Maybe we should get away,
Baby, we could leave this town together,
Maybe we could make our ways,
We could make it!
Maybe we could get away,
And we don't have to wait to start whatever,
This could be our only chance,
We should take it!
Maybe we should get away!
No one said this gonna be easy,
And believe me, I know what I want!
Just take my hand!
Don't... if I have to,
Driving fast that they can't stop you,
I know you're scared,
It's nothing to be...
I was still wandering the hallways, making my way out of the castle I knew so well. It should only take a few more moments before I was at the front entrance, then I could find Chloe and Boomer and stand with them. I didn't see them on any of the balconies.
Maybe we should get away,
Baby, we could leave this town together,
Maybe we could find our place,
We can make it!
We gonna make it!
The music was overpowering. It seemed to hit me as I stepped out of the door, envoloping me in a cloak of emotion. I heard some other teens start to whisper as I walked out, but I ignored them. They were probably just surprised I was back.
Maybe we could get away,
And we don't have to wait to start whatever,
This could be our only chance,
We should take it!
Maybe we should get away!
I spotted them off to the side, in the far corners of the courtyard. To my eternal gratitude they were not making out, or doing anything else that would most likely scar all the memories I have of my two friends. They were just leaning back against the wall, listening to the music with grins on their face. Chloe was also attempting to fend off two or three girls at the same time, but I am assuming that it didn't faze her. She was probably used to it
Don't stop!
Let the music move you!
Don't stop!
Let the rhythm run through you!
Don't stop!
Let the music move you!
Don't stop!
Let the rhythm take you!
I snuck over, attempting to avoid all of the old fan boys that had somehow pinpointed my location and were currently stalking me… As I approached the three girls I cleared my throat, and they spun around to sneer at me. I simply raised an eyebrow and pointed behind me, making sure to put the dagger on my left hip in their view. With one last sneer and a longing glance at Boomer they scurried away, and the dark king sighed in relief.
I know that she's coming,
And we're going tonight,
I know that we're going and she's got to yell,
Come on, pretty baby let's get up whole night, here!
Free of any more pressing matters I let my eyes slide closed, concentrating on the song that reverberated around the courtyard. I felt Chloe sidle up beside me and lean against the wall and partially on me as well, but I didn't make any move to greet her. No, I was content where I was.
Maybe we should get away,
Baby, we could leave this town together,
Maybe we could find our place,
We can make it!
We gonna make it!
Maybe we could get away,
And we don't have to wait to start whatever,
This could be our only chance,
We should take it!
Maybe we should get away
As the last of the music faded I opened my eyes, staring intently at the young man on the stage. He was looking over the crowd, his breath coming in slight pants. After a moment or two, when his breathing evened out, he began to speak again.
"These last two songs are new. I haven't had a chance to play them yet because I was waiting for the right time. Well, I guess now is one of the best." He glanced over at me and smirked. Fingers tapped his guitar strap, adjusting it, and he rolled his shoulders as the opening grew to a climax.
I've been makin' my way downtown
you've been waiting' for me to come get you
I know just where you wanna go (I know)
I love it when we're together
you know that we could drive forever
let's go to the place we only know
I tilted my head, playing close attention to the lyrics. Was this going where I think it is?
me and you we're gonna get away
to see those city lights
make our way through the promenade
and we're gonna dance all night
come on!
My eyes narrowed.
whose got your heart, got your heart baby
whose got your heart, got your heart baby
whose got your heart, got your heart baby tonight
i've got your heart baby
My breath caught in my throat. He wasn't… was he?
i've been waitin' to see you again
hopin' this time it will never end
just call and say you wanna go
Oh, he was. His smirk at the beginning should have told me that much. But, was it really about me? Was he really…? Or was it just a song?
me and you gonna get away
to see those city lights
make our way through the promenade
and we're gonna dance all night
come on!
I got it, I got it
I can see you and me
dancin' free under the glow
take my hand it's our chance
we'll never stop
let's go
He didn't glance my way so much as once during the whole song. My breath rushed out of my lungs in a sigh. I wasn't sure whether I was happy or disappointed… part of me… part of me wants it to be about me. Part of me insists that it is too long, too late. He has moved on. But a piece of me, no matter how small, insists that just maybe… just maybe he feels the same way.
I opened my eyes
I sat up in bed
I'm thinking about this life
And all those things you said
I know that I messed things up last night
I opened my door
And too my surprise
I could see so much love
Mixed with fear in your eyes
You said you'd been worried for me all night
And then you wrapped your arms so tight around my neck
And then we ran to your car... you said
"Baby we ain't comin' back
I was alone her but you found the way to me
It took me so long but I think I'm starting to see
That there's so much more to life... and this much I know is true
That I'm empty her and all I want is you
Yeah! Cause I'm empty her and all I want is you
And when I was sick...
Strapped to my bed
All of these images were rushing through my head
All my thoughts filtered back to you
'Cause you were the one...who held my hand
Who picked me up when I was face down in the sand
I think that I own my life for you
And then you wrapped your arms so tight around my neck
And then we ran to your car... you said
"Baby we ain't comin' back
I was alone her but you found the way to me
It took me so long but I think I'm starting to see
That there's so much more to life... and this much I know is true
That I'm empty her and all I want is you
Yeah! Cause I'm empty her and all I want is you
I was alone you found me
And made my spirit burn
You gave me so much love
Expecting nothing in return
How could I do anything
Before I grab a hold of you
Before I grab a hold of you
To say
I was alone her but you found the way to me
It took me so long but I think I'm starting to see
That there's so much more to life... and this much I know is true
That I'm empty her and all I want is you
Yeah! Cause I'm empty her and all I want is you
Yeah...'cause I'm empty her and all I want, all I want is you
'cause I'm empty her and all I want, all I want is you
Yeah...'cause I'm empty her and all I want is you
My mind was reeling. This couldn't be happening, could it? This wasn't happening, right? I was imagining it when I heard those songs relate to us. Of course I was… It isn't possible, not possible at all. He can't possibly like me. With all the girls he gets… he must have a girlfriend already. Yeah, those were about her, because I don't deserve him. I left him. He can't possibly like me.
The mantra kept playing over and over again in my head, a desperate attempt to convince myself. I knew even before I started that it wasn't going to work, and that I would convince myself, but I had to try right? I didn't notice Brady step off the stage, nor did I notice it when he snuck out into the courtyard through the main door. What I did notice however was his arms wrap around by waist, and it made me jump in surprise.
"My, my, arent we jumpy today? Come on, I have something for you," His breath brushed across my ear, making me shudder. I followed blindly as he pulled away, releasing everything but my hand. As we made our way through the castle my mind kept jumping back to those songs, to the way it felt to have his arms around me. I felt… safe, secure, like nothing could touch me. He was so warm; I didn't notice quite how cold it had gotten until he had pulled away.
We came to a stop outside of what had to be his room. That much was obvious from the twin guitars sitting outside the doorway, with signs saying 'feel free to touch'. He opened the door, and pulled me into the room.
Songs: Living Like Kings
Get Away
Got Your Heart
Empty: All were by Mitchel Musso.
Mwahahaha, cliff-hanger! What is the present, you ask? Well, that is for me to know and you to find out! Feel free to guess, in fact post any you have on a reveiw. If you are right, I will PM you and let you know! Good luck, guys. There is a hint in the first chapter.