Howdy ho everyone! Guess what? I'm not dead! Just really bad at getting motivated to write. But I'm finally getting the next chapter to melodious Rose out, so that's a good thing, Right? Also, I want to announce that I am giving my good friend Phoenix Commander Writing Our Own Story, as I feel he will do it better justice than I can, since he is a more serious person than I. So for any updates to that, look to Phoenix Commander. But without anymore months of delay, lets get to Chapter 5!
"So, this is the "talent" you wanted to show me?"
"Yes, Cinder, this is them. They're good, and they will work perfectly for what we want. And it will give me a better shot at getting my money from that little wannabe producer."
"I'll hand it to you, Roman, you did a good job of finding a suitable group, I think they will do just fine..."
Meanwhile
Riing Riing
"Hello?"
"Hey Ruby, It's Pyrrah! No time to explain, get everyone ready to work and at Ren's house as soon as possible! I think we struck gold Ruby!"
"Wait, Pyrrah!"
The phone went dead before Ruby could get a word in. But with as excited as Pyrrah sounded, Ruby figured it was worth the time to get everyone together.
About an hour later the group of 5 arrived at Ren's place, not surprised to see a pacing Pyrrah already there.
"Great, you guys are here! Come on, come on we have to hurry!"
"Wait, Pyrrah, whats going on? Where's the fire?"
"The fire is our group getting big, real big!"
The now intrigued Ruby lead her friends through the house and into the recording studio. Once she got there, she was met with a now calmed Pyrrah, Ren, and a new woman she had never met before.
"Ah, you must be Ruby, Pyrrah has told me quite a bit about you and your friends. You look just as pretty as Pyrrah said."
"Uh, Thanks... But, who are you?"
"Oh, forgive me, My name is Cinder. Cinder Fall. As I'm sure you've heard from Pyrrah, I am a pretty well known person in the music industry."
"Oh, sorry, Pyrrah kinda forgot to mention that."
Noticing the twang of irritation in Ruby's voice, Pyrrah promptly left the room to get Cinder some water.
"Now I'm sure you're wondering 'Why are we talking to another producer if we already have Pyrrah?' Well, she happens to be the daughter of a friend, and I heard that she was in the business as well. So I came to see how I could help some aspiring young artists and their manager."
"So you're like, an actual big time producer person?"
"I'd like to think so, yes."
"So, is this us getting found and getting super popular and being huge names?!"
"Not quite yet. I'm sure you can understand how I would have a little doubt about signing you on, right?"
"Yea, I-I guess."
"So, I'm offering you, a test of sorts. Every week for three weeks, I will come back with a few of my colleagues to examine your abilities. If you can satisfy us, then we have a deal, if not, then I'm sorry for wasting your time. This won't be easy, I've seen many great artists before, so it will take something really great to impress me."
A light humming was heard, causing confusion throughout the room.
"Oh, sorry, that is my alarm. I'm afraid I'll have to get going now. I'm looking forward to seeing you all again next week."
With that, Cinder left. Ruby and her friends had already started thinking up ways to impress the mysterious new woman with their songs, oblivious to her intentions.
Beep Beep
"Yes?"
"I've Issued the challenge to them. Now it's just a matter of time."
"Understood, I'll have Neo keep an eye on them for a while."
Cinder hung up the phone, pleased with the progress of their work.
"This is going almost too easy... Almost."
6 Days Later
"Alright guys, one more time, lets make sure we got it perfect."
"Are you sure Ruby? We've been practicing our asses off here. I think we got it down."
"You can never be too sure Yang. Now-"
"Sorry to interrupt everyone, just wanted to see how everything was going."
"Hey Pyrrah, when did you get here?"
"Oh, I was just, kinda here, for a while now..."
"Well it doesn't matter, I think we are ready for them. Buuuuuuut I just want to make sure."
"Well it sounds like you guys have it pretty down pat, and its not even a long song, you shouldn't worry so much."
"Maybe, maybe you guys are right. I'm just really excited, and nervous, and scared, and impatient, all at the same time."
"Don't worry, they're gonna love it."
"I hope you're right."
"By the way, have you seen Nora or Ren anywhere?"
"Actually, I haven't. I thought that you've seen them Pyrrah."
"Well I'm sure they're probably off doing something romantic or whatever."
After that, Pyrrah left them to their practice, which ended about a half-hour later. Ruby, Weiss and Yang got in their car and headed home, even though there was something on everyone's mind. Once the trio entered the house, though, the silence couldn't be kept any longer.
"I'm worried about Ren and Nora. Why hasn't anyone seen them or heard from them? This isn't normal."
"I'm worried too, Weiss, but there's nothing we can do about it right now. Besides, they will probably show up tomorrow."
"Yea, I guess you're right, Ruby..."
The Next Day
Everyone was in place and knew their parts. The group's combined anxiety slowly rising, reaching a tipping point as Cinder and her associate entered the room.
"Alright, today is the first day of your trial. This is my friend and partner, Mercury Black. He is also here to asses your performance."
"Alright, miss Fall, we wont disappoint!"
"Good, now, begin when you're ready."
The Room went silent as Ruby started her Singing with Jaune's keyboard in the background.
"Even a well lit place, can hide salvation."
"A map to a one man maze, that never sees the sun."
"Where the lost, are the heroes"
"And the thieves are left to drown."
"But everyone knows by now,"
"Fairy tales are not found."
"They're written in the walls,"
"As we walk,"
"In a straight line!"
"Into the dirt as a landslide, approaches!"
"But nothing could ever stop us from stealing our own place in the sun!"
"We will face the odds against us and run into the fear we run from!"
"It has, begun."
"Into the dark below,"
"Evading shadows."
"Blind in a rabbit's hole,"
"We fall into the earth."
"As we watch the shell, come unraveled."
"And the seed begins to rise."
"Embracing a starlit fate, as we wait, in the night."
"It's written in the walls,"
"As we walk,"
"In a straight line!"
"Into the dirt as a landslide, approaches!"
'But nothing could ever stop us from stealing our own place in the sun!"
"We will face the odds against us and run into the fear we run from!"
"It has begun."
"It has begun."
"It has begun."
"It has begun."
"it has begun."
Ruby took a minute to catch her breath before speaking again.
"So, what do you think?"
"Well, I-"
"Guys! Sorry to interrupt Cinder, but this is urgent."
"What is it?"
"There's been an accident!"
And I shall leave you with that. I like cliffhangers, don't you? Sarcasm or no, take that as you will. But I am contemplating making a small one shot soon, thinking up an idea that's been brewing in my head. So so sooo sorry for making you guys wait for an update. If you like seeing these chapters again, please follow/fav and drop a review, and I will see you all in the next installment. Byee!