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Never Walk Alone; Sequel to Black Friday Rule
Topic Started: May 13, 2008, 10:14 am (47,763 Views)
maisy blue
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Awesome- Nightwish has a female lead singer! I need to check out their stuff.

I loved this chapter. I love how the two of them just speak the same language, like the same music, and are connected. Can't wait for more!
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Maisy, you should check them out. There's a lot of their stuff on Youtube, and they have a greatest hits called Highest Hopes, I've seen it at FYE. They make Evanescence sound like a bar band :horns2

Chapter 6

Andrew parked the car, helping her out. "I'll get us some coffee, Catriona", he said, taking her to a Starbucks.

"I know you're not supposed to but I love this place. I don't care what people say, their coffee is great", she said defiantly.

"I like a woman with spirit", he chuckled, ordering their drinks.

"Where is this record store you mentioned?", she asked, drinking her frappechino.

"Slow down, you're going to get brain freeze. It's further down the street, the owner knew my uncle back in the day. They stock all sorts of imports, that's where I get a lot of my stuff, my Nightwish and Within Temptation stuff", he replied, taking a sip of his coffee.

"I like those guys too. It's too bad radio doesn't play their music. I don't listen to the radio anyway, except for the classic rock station", she said, making a face.

"That makes two of us, kiska", he chuckled slyly.

"What does that mean?", she asked.

"It means cat in Russian. My father was Russian", he murmured, his accent becoming more pronounced.

He took her hand, leading her out of the cafe'. "I'll show you the store", he said, leading her out onto the street. The street was a pedestrian mall, with all sorts of shops, boutiques and cafe's, selling everything imaginable. The sidewalks were thronged with people, from suburban families to yuppies, punk and hippies from the city.

Andrew held open the door for her, leading her inside the store. Racks of CD's were arranged neatly in order, the front display showing a selection of vinyl. Dutch techno music blared from the sound system, the sleek hypnotic grooves almost mesmerizing.

The clerk noticed them, walking over to them. He was enormous, over six feet tall and muscular, his strong arms covered in tribal tattoos. His hair was dyed purple and fell to his shoulders in dreads, his bright blue eyes dancing with amusement.

"Hey Andrew, you got a hot date?", he joked.

"None of your business. Catriona, this is Phil, he's the owner", he said.

"Cool. If you need anything, just let me know", said Phil, going back to the counter and reading the latest edition of Kerrang.

"Let's see if they got any imports", said Andrew.

As they were browsing the import section, they bumped into a familiar figure. "Uncle Kirk, is that you?", she asked.

"Kitty, yeah it's me. How are you doing?", he chuckled, embracing her. Kirk was dressed in a black suit trimmed with dark purple satin, a white shirt underneath. His black curls fell to his shoulders, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement.

"What are you doing, Uncle Kirk?", she asked.

"I'm getting something for Lani's birthday. Aren't you Andrew Mikhailovich from Beren's Dream? I heard your demo, you guys are really good", he said.

Andrew beamed with pride. "Thank you, Mr. Hammett", he replied.

"Hey, you got a right to be proud. Your band is awesome, and I love your guitar playing, it reminds me of Alexi Laiho, but more melodic. Too bad about your singer", he said.

"Say Hi to Aunt Lani for me", she said, as Kirk waved goodbye.
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*wahhh* I want to go shopping there! The record store sounds amazing. That's one thing I miss about the tri-state area (besides the diners and the Chinese food and good bagels... okay, I miss a lot of things!) RECORD STORES!
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Cool update, can't wait to see what's gunna happen!
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I can't wait to see what's going to happen. Kitty and Shane are funny. They have an awesome relationship!!
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Maisy, there's a record store in Hoboken like that, the owner really does look like that and they do play a lot hardcore techno and obscure indie bands over the sound system :horns:

Chapter 7

"Guys, guess what?", asked Kirk, a twinkle in his eyes.

"What, you won the Lotto?", grumbled James, sipping his coffee.

"No silly", he giggled.

"You bought the Hope Diamond for Lani?", retorted Lars, pouring himself a cup of coffee.

"No, I got her something from Victoria's Secret. I saw Kitty in Sausalito, she was on a date", he replied.

"What? Why didn't Avery or Shane tell us?", asked James.

"James, Kitty is a grownup. She can go out on a date without our permission, you know", said Lars, rolling his eyes.

"Yeah, her date was Andrew Mikhailovich of Beren's Dream. God, what an awesome band", he sighed.

"I know, they're a cool band. Isn't that Mustaine's nephew, though?", asked Rob.

"Yeah, they do have a resemblance, now that I think about it. That's rich, a Metallica kid dating a Megadeth kid", cracked James, as everyone laughed.

"He seems like a good kid, he's not wild like Mustaine. I'm not going to stand in their way", said Kirk.

"All right, we won't either. Cliff's probably having a laugh up in heaven", said Lars sardonically.


"So how did the auditions go?", asked Dave.

Andrew sighed over the phone. "Fucking horrible. All we got were these dumb chicks who wanted to be in a band, who couldn't sing for shit. One of them kept flashing her tits, thinking this would get her in the band. I like tits, but not like that", he chuckled weakly.

"That sucks. That reminds me of when Junior and I were auditioning singers for Megadeth. We got all these guys who looked like chicks, they should've been singing for Poison instead. Twenty years ago, I wouldn't have turned her down, but I'm old now", he cracked.

"I know, girls like that aren't my type either", he replied.

"And about that chick you asked out? How'd that go?", asked Dave.

"It was cool. I took her to Phil's store, she likes Nightwish and her name is Catriona Burton", he said.

There was silence on the other end, then Dave laughed. "I can't believe it. That's Burton's kid. I remember when Junior went to a Scottish festival, he babysat her and hooked up with his future wife, Gretchen. And she helped me and Chris get laid as well. I wonder if she's as hot as her mother", he cracked.

"Don't go there, Uncle Dave", he chuckled.

"I know, she's your girl. I can look but I'd better not touch. Good luck on your next audition", he said.

"Thanks, bye Uncle Dave", he said, hanging up.
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Hehehehe on Dave's comments regarding Kitty and Avery. Once a boy, always a boy!!
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poor Kitty having to deal with dirty old men wondering whether or not she's hot like her mum. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Dave you naughty boy!!!! :lol: :lol:
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Ashley, Dave's not a dirty old man, you'll see in a couple of chapters :wink And the songs in this chapter are my own originals, I hope they don't suck :blush: And this is the Nightwish song they play: Elvenpath

Chapter 8

"So Mom, a Polish family is staying with us?", asked Shane dubiously.

"They're being sponsored by the church, they're staying here until they can find their own place. It's a widower and his daughter, Ivan and Natalya Stankowski", she said.

"Whatever. I hope the girl's hot, Polish chicks are hot", he joked.

Avery playfully slapped him with a wooden spoon. "Very funny, Shane. You are too handsome for your own good. Besides, Natalya is a good Catholic girl, don't hurt her", she warned.

"Jeez Mom, what kind of guy do you think I am?", he grumbled.

"I know you well, Shane Alexander Burton. And what about Catriona's date?", she asked.

"She met some guy at the mall, some dude named Andrew. He's a guitarist in a band called Beren's Dream. And he's Dave Mustaine's nephew. Weird, huh?", he joked.

"I know. You have better not pitch a fit, Kitty is an adult and she can date whomever she likes", she replied.


"So Andrew, where are we going?", she asked.

"I want you to meet my band mates", he replied.

The band's rehearsal space was located in suburban San Jose, near some factories. It was a one-story tan building that resembled a factory rather than a rehearsal space.

Andrew parked the car next to a beat-up pickup truck, helping her out. "Follow me", he said, leading her towards the building.

Inside it was all concrete, the loud thumping of a drum kit booming from within. Andrew opened a door marked Private, leading her inside.

Three other young men looked up from their instruments. "Guys, this is Catriona Burton. Cat, these are my band mates", he said.

The men came forward, smiling at her. "I'm Jake", said the drummer. He was short and wiry, curly brown hair falling to the collar of his Rush t-shirt.

"I'm Kurt", said the keyboardist. He was tall and skinny, a purple cowboy hat perched over his long dyed black hair, which fell past the shoulders of his Nightwish shirt.

"And I'm Robin", said the bassist. She recognized him as the other guy from the Hot Topic.

"Very glad to meet you all", she replied graciously.

Andrew walked over to a guitar stand and took out a black Jackson Flying V. He plugged it into an amplifier, playing several chords, nodding in approval at the sound.

"Okay, everyone start", he said. The rest of the band picked up their instruments and began playing Elvenpath by Nightwish.

Her eyes widened in surprise. Without hesitation, she got behind the microphone and began to sing.

Andrew looked down at his guitar, his smile hidden by his hair. The other band members were pleasantly surprised at her voice, how well she sang.

They played over half an hour, playing Nightwish songs. They then finished with several of their own songs, Visions of the Nightingale and Luthien's Lament:

Visions of the Nightingale
Sung by Andrew

I stand alone
With only my sorrows
Though there is light
I see only darkness

Oh Father, why?
Why did your enemy
Betray you?
Cowardly, good for nothing.

The light is in my vision
I see her, the nightingale
She is a vision
A pureness of beauty

Darker than raven's wings
Are her ebony tresses
Whiter than the
Purest lily, is her skin

I feel my heart flutter
I can see nothing else
I can hear nothing else
I can feel nothing else

Oh my nightingale
Where have you gone?
I know
I will see you again


Luthien's Lament Sung by Catriona

Oh my beloved husband
Thee of mortal blood
I have given up my power
To be by your side

Even though Father
Had warned me
I did not listen
To his words

I have loved you, Beren
Since I first beheld thee
In the meadow
By the mallorn tree

But now you are gone
A victim of unstoppable fate
I too will share your fate
As all mortals do

As I lay dying
I have visions of you
You are handsome again
A warrior, proud and strong

I feel the breath leave
My vision grows dim
My body grows weak
I am coming, Beren


Andrew couldn't contains the grin on his face. She sounds great, and she really is into it, she is Luthien, he thought ecstatically.

The band finished playing, the electricity in the room buzzing around them. "Catriona, would you like to join the band?", he asked.

"Yes, Andrew. That was just, wow", she said, slowly nodding her head.

"Awesome. Let's go out for drinks to celebrate", said Robin.

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Ye Ha! I was right :nanner: sweet! great update, i wonder what Avery and Shane and her 'uncles' will make of this?!!
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If some widower dude is staying with them I wonder if Avery is going to get some action pretty soon. Actually, I was surprised that she didn't remarry or anything. Poor woman deserves to have some happiness. :)

And being that I'm like 20 years or so younger than the dude, I wouldn't mind if Dave was a dirty old man. :lol: :lol:

Anywho, this story rocks Vanessa and I soooooooo can't wait for some more.
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This story is soo great :nanner: I love it! Avery is a very (hehe) cool mother for Catriona :) Man, she grew up :wink And I like this Andrew guy, he and Kitty are the perfect match :biggrin
Aaand, awesome songs :horns2
I can't wait for more of this :dance
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That was great- the lyrics were awesome!!! Great job!
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Thanks for the feedback, I was afraid that you'd think the lyrics were pretentious, I'm better at writing prose rather than poetry :blush:

Chapter 9

"Thank you very much, Mrs. Burton", said Ivan Stankowski.

"No, the pleasure is mine, Mr. Stankowski. You and your daughter are welcome to stay as long as you want", said Avery graciously.

Ivan smiled shyly at her, clutching onto his hat. He was in his forties, tall and muscular with blond hair cut short, wearing black slacks and a white shirt.

"Thank you, madam", said his daughter, Natalya. She was tall and slim, with her father's blond hair and blue eyes, wearing a simple blue sundress.

Avery led them upstairs to the guest room. It was large with twin beds, a nightstand and two sets of drawers. The walls were a soft cream color, the same as the carpet, the furniture a light colored wood.

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask, Pani Rozumie?", she asked.

"Rozumein, Pani Burton", said Ivan politely.


"Hey Mom, I'm home!", bellowed Shane.

Avery came downstairs, a sardonic smile on her lips. "Shane, our guests are here", she admonished.

Shane had the grace to blush. "Sorry about that, Mom", he whispered.

Ivan and Natalya came down the stairs, looking at Shane curiously. He was over six feet tall, his auburn hair falling well past his shoulders. He wore a Misfits t-shirt and tight black jeans. In fact, he was the splitting image of Cliff, except for his blue eyes.

"Mr. and Miss Stankowski, this is my son Shane Alexander Burton. Shane, these are our boarders, Ivan and Natalya Stankowski", said Avery.

Shane shook their hands, smiling at them. "Hey, how's it going?", he asked.

"We are fine, Mr. Burton. Natalya is your age, I hope you will get along, tak?", said Ivan.

I hope so too, dude. Your daughter is hot, he thought, a gleam in his eyes. Natalya was a very pretty girl, tall and slim with blond hair and clear blue eyes. Her simple blue dress did nothing to hide her slim, yet curvy figure.

I bet she looks even better naked. I said Polish chicks were hot, and I was right, he chuckled to himself.
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