Disclaimer: The usual… no lo poseo. Yep.
A/N: K, so …please don't kill me! I've already beat myself up enough over not getting this out a while ago! I'm sorry and hopefully more than one chapter will come out tonight.
On to the Tokka!
When Katara's anger ran out, she started to look worried.
Good. She knows better than to mess with me.
No one gets away unharmed when they end up on the wrong end of that stick.
No.
One.
I see Zuko slowly inching towards the door on the opposite side of the room.
Smart boy.
I start to advance on the girl in blue…
But…
I let out a long sigh, stopping, and say, "Okay. Yeah, sure. I'll sing for the band."
I roll my eyes as everyone's heads whip around to my general direction. "Got something to say, Sparky?" He just shakes his head, "How bout you, Snoozles?"
"Uhh. Nope! Great idea actually. Couldn't be happier." He sends me two thumbs up.
I turn to Aang and Katara.
"This was obviously the result of your scheme, so need I ask?" I draw out, slowly walking towards them.
"Heh… No you don't. But I do want to know what song we'll learn first…"
Aang. Known for his peace-making and skillful retreats from dangerous situations.
I'll let him have it this time.
"Huh. You know… I never thought about it. Any ideas?" I asked, sitting back down next to my electric guitar.
"How about something from Muse?" Zuko offers, sitting back down. Although still quite far away…
"Slight problem with that. Toph's a girl. Wouldn't have the same sound, at all, or effect…" Sokka replies matter-of-factly.
"Thank you Snoozles. I agree. Let's think realistic here Sparkles." I shoot him a piercing look.
"I was just suggesting… Well, what all does everyone already know? To narrow it down." He shrugs, leaning back to avoid my glares.
Such a nut sometimes… I swear.
"Well some Paramore and Avril Lavigne, but mostly Muse, Linkin Park… what do you know?" Sokka adds shrugging.
"Haha, you know some Avril Lavigne?"
I couldn't help but laugh. I'm sorry!
Ahh, my stomach hurts…
"Yes… Katara made me learn them for her." He replied, crossing his arms and turning away much like an 8 year old.
This only causes me to laugh harder.
And for the others to join in.
"Alright, whatever you say. Hmm…do you know 'Emergency' by Paramore?" I ask, finally able to breathe again.
"Nope. Sorry."
Still pouting. I roll my eyes.
"How about 'Fall To Pieces' by Avril Lavigne? I know you know that song Sokka." Katara offers, smirking at me.
Oh yeah, just keep on digging that hole Sugar Queen.
I think it's gonna reach China soon.
Eh, at least it's plenty big enough for Suki's large head…
"Yeah, I know that song too." Zuko added, picking up his drumsticks.
"Haha, wow. Same here!" Aang starts tuning his bass.
Yeah, what a coincidence, right?
I think not.
"Okay then. 'Fall To Pieces'. Everyone set up, practice your parts, then we'll start combining."
After about an hour of familiarizing the song and practicing together without the microphone and amps, they were ready for the big thing.
Sigh, "Why couldn't we do a loud, obnoxious song like 'Freakout'?" I ask, plugging my Washburn in and setting it in order to sound acoustic. "At least then we could turn it all the way up and annoy my parents…"
"Because we all know this song. It's been agreed on," Zuko replies, "Why? Don't like it?" He raises an eyebrow at me, taking a seat behind his drums.
"No…I do," I grumble, heading to the mic stand, "A lot."
"LET'S DO THIS!" Sokka yells, throwing the 'rock-on' hand sign in the air.
"Haha, alright! 1 2 3 4-"
And right on cue, I start strumming.
Soon, Sokka adds in his bit of notes with his new, electric guitar with Aang keeping the rhythm.
Then…
I looked away
Then I look back at you
You try to say
The things that you can't undo
~Zuko (jumping in) and Aang instantly smile. Sokka tries hard to focus on his part, getting over his surprise and awe (much like in Music Matters)~
If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day
I pray that we make it through
Make it through the fall
Make it through it all
[Chorus:]
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in love with you
~Why's my heart freaking? It's not like dedicated this song to him! Plus, love is a strong word. It's just a song…~
You're the only one,
I'd be with till the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms
[Chorus]
~At some point, I had closed my eyes while singing. It's something I do, but everyone else probably thinks it's a rare display of my emotions. Great. I can feel Sokka and Katara staring at me…~
Wanna know who you are
Wanna know where to start
I wanna know what this means
Wanna know how you feel
Wanna know what is real
I wanna know everything, everything
[Chorus without last line]
[Chorus]
I'm in love with you
Cuz i'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
We bring the song to a close and I breathe a sigh of relief.
It was actually pretty fun, but nerve-wracking…
I turn around and take a look at everyone.
"What's with all the smiles?" I finally remark.
"We. Are. AWESOME! I can't believe that we managed to put that together. Especially for our first song. Toph, your voice is smoother than Avril's, but still works great! And everyone's practically a master at their own instruments!" Sokka throws his hands in the air.
Aang adds his own enthusiastic jump and fist pump, Zuko cheering, and Katara's clapping loudly.
It instantly quiets down when my dad walks in silently, standing still for a second.
Walking up to him, not knowing what to expect, I'm surprised when he just smiles and hands me a slip of paper, saying, "Great job everyone," then just walks away.
I think I speak for everyone when I say that my jaw will hurt for a while from hitting the floor so hard in surprise.
On the paper was an ad describing Battle of The Bands, hosted by Roku Records…
Something from the proud look in his eyes and smirk that this wasn't a joke.
Or a mistake.
And that's it! I'm sorry if it's not much for such a long wait and I'm sorry! Busy schedule doubled with a natural laziness is not a great combination. But I got over my writer's block and said laziness and will get out the next chapter tonight, too! Maybe another? Please review and thanks for staying with me!
-The Runaway