New Hanfic Genre Challenge Chapter!

[writefiction]

Title/Chapter: Collide (08/?)
Genre: Romance / Love / AU
Pairing: Zac Hanson / Original Female Character
Rating: G for fluff (may change in later chapters)
P.O.V.: First Person, switches back and forth, clearly marked.
Notes: Takes place during The Walk Tour '08. AU: Kate and Zac never married, never had Shepherd. All other wives / kids are still in play.
Previous Chapters
Summary: "It's the best of both worlds. Chill it out, take it slow, then you rock out the show." But what happens when both worlds collide?

DEDICATION: to those of you who voted in the poll but especially to pnkgltrwhore  for always leaving comments, they make me smile =)


CHAPTER EIGHT

MEL / OLIVIA POV

We're half-way through our set when I notice Zac at the side of the stage. I give my band the signal, butterflies creeping into my stomach at what I'm about to do. I look out at the audience as my band starts to play heavy, bass-filled transition music.

"Sometimes, things aren't always what they appear to be," I announce, sidling off stage... right near Zac. As I take my wig off and shake out my hair, he moves closer and hisses,

"What are you doing?!" I look straight into his dark eyes as I answer.

"Being fearless." Then I turn back towards the stage and take a deep breath.

"And sometimes when you've lost your way, all you need to do is trust your heart." I look over my shoulder at Zac. "It will always lead you back to the one you love." The band begins to play the intro to our next song as I slowly walk to the middle of the stage.

"I've always been the kind of girl that hid my face. So afraid to tell the world what I've got to say. But I have this dream, bright inside of me. I'm gonna let it show. It's time to let you know, to let you know...

"This is real. This is me. I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now. Gonna let the light shine on me. Now I've found who I am, there's no way to hold it in. No more hiding who I wanna be. This is me."

I turn to face the side of the stage where Zac's standing, hidden from the crowd.

"Do you know what it's like to feel so in the dark? To dream about a life where you're the shining star? Even though it seems like it's too far away, I've got to believe in myself. It's the only way."

I'm feeling that performance high that I usually get as Mel. But for the first time in my entire life I'm feeling it as myself. As Olivia. It feels better than ever.

"This is real. This is me. I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now. Gonna let the light shine on me. Now I've found who I am. There's no way to hold it in. No more hiding who I wanna be. This is me... Please, give it up for Aaron!"

Aaron steps up to his microphone and begins to sing.

"You're the voice I hear inside my head; the reason that I'm singing. I need to find you. I gotta find you. You're the missing piece I need, the song inside of me. I need to find you. I gotta find you."

I move to stand near Aaron, each of us playing off the other's enthusiasm.

"This is real. This is me. I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now. Gonna let the light shine on me. Now I've found who I am. There's no way to hold it in. No more hiding who I wanna be. This is me."

"You're the missing piece I need, the song inside of me."

"This is me."

"You're the voice I hear inside my head; the reason that I'm singing."

"Now I've found who I am, there's no way to hold it in. No more hiding who I wanna be. This is me."

The crowd cheers loudly, making me grin from ear to ear. I've never been so proud before. Not even the first time I performed as Mel and I didn't vomit on stage. This is bigger.

When there's a loud, sharp whistle from the right, I turn my head to see Zac. He's clapping and cheering, a huge grin on his face. Could this be the start of something new? I certainly hope so.

Before our last song I explain to the audience about my stage-fright and the wig. Then I tell them about how I'm throwing my fears to the wind and taking control of my music. Everyone cheers loudly for me. Our final song is the first one we had ever played as Late Night Romance. It's an amazing way to finish our part of the show. I'll remember this night for a lifetime.

When I run off the stage Zac throws his arms around me. I squeeze him back tightly. But then he suddenly lets go. He opens and closes his mouth a few times as if to speak, but nothing comes out. Then he runs off in the direction of his dressing room.

Aaron wraps his arm around my shoulders. "I think he's proud of you," he says. "I know I am." I smile at my best friend.

"Thanks."


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I know this was short, but stay tuned for Chapter Nine!!!!!

Also:

SONG CREDIT
Song: This is Me
Band: Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas
Album: The Camp Rock Soundtrack

One more thing: comments are appreciated!

Okay, I lied, just one more: NOMINATE COLLIDE here!!!!!

Comments

[mizzc.livejournal.com]

I just got caught up on the whole story and I really like where you're going with it. There has been quite a few things that have happened in the story that I definitely didn't expect. Keep up the good work and congrats on your nominations so far!

[writefiction.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're reading. It makes me smile =)

[writefiction.livejournal.com]

To be honest, the more I thought about it I really wanted to use "This is Me" and I was going to do it whether or not it came out on top with the poll. But luckily it did so I didn't disappoint anyone! :D

I'm glad you liked this chapter so much. I think it's one of my faves.