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Never Walk Alone; Sequel to Black Friday Rule
Topic Started: May 13, 2008, 10:14 am (47,712 Views)
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Great chapter
It sounds like a kick-ass show :horns2
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Taimi
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loved the last chapter, Vanessa!

I'm still kinda shocked at how heavy they really are.
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Chapter 205

Almost an hour later, Beren's Dream came onstage to the strains of the Overture from a Midsummer's Night Dream. The audience was silent as Catriona took center stage in her pink gown, drinking in her beauty.

The overture faded away as the band played Pandora's Box, the first track off their new album:

The gods have shown me favor
They have given me a gift
A gift from the gods
Is always something wonderful

My husband has found favor
The box is so tempting
Dark polished wood
Golden clasp
What secrets do you hide?

Foolish little girl
I have told you nay
But you did so anyway
Now we must all suffer

Set loose upon the world
All that is evil
All that is cruel
But only hope remains


The band was a bit shaky at first, but they settled into a groove as the concert progressed. The audience warmed to them, Catriona's voice and charisma shining from the stage.

"This is a song off our new album, this is the first time we've played this live, and you'll be the first to hear it, Vancouver", she said, as they played the title track of their new album, Under a Black Velvet Sky:

The woods are dark
The moon shines full and white
I hear the wise owl
I hear the nightingale sing

The sky above me is black velvet
The bright stars like candles
The howl of the wolf fills the air
The rustle of the wind in the trees

My lover lies fallen
An arrow piercing his breast
His skin whiter than snow
His hair black as raven's wings

Under a black velvet sky
I watched my lover die
An enemy has killed him
I will avenge thy death

My sorrow is deep
But my anger is deeper
The nightingale's song
Pierces the night


The band played it's cover of Ghost Love Score, the lights on the stage turning into a pale blue as she sang the lyrics. The audience watched with rapt attention as she sang, the music swelling to a crescendo as her voice soared.

"Thank you all, Vancouver", she said, dropping the microphone, an ecstatic yet tired smile on her face. The audience cheered, their joy washing over them like a wave.
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Awesome chapter!!! Everything totally rocked out about it! :) :D
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this is awesome Vanessa!
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That was a GREAT chapter.
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Chapter 206

The excitement of the crowd was palpable even in the bowels of the arena. Olivia couldn't help but feel some of that excitement as HIM prepared to go onstage.

"I like HIM myself, my daughter turned me onto them", chuckled Avery, smiling at the young girl.

"Kylla, madam. It's always exciting when I see them", she agreed.

"Excuse me, ladies, but can you tell me if my eyeliner is smudged", said Ville. He was dressed elegantly in pressed black slacks and an embroidered smoking jacket. The top buttons were undone to reveal his milky white skin, his dark wavy hair falling in ringlets around his pale, almost pretty face.

"Your eyeliner is fine, Mr. Valo", said Avery, an amused gleam in her eyes.

"I always like to have the female perspective, madam. I would hate to go onstage with raccoon eyes. And I hope you are going to enjoy the show, Olivia", he chuckled.

"Of course, Ville. But I can't wait to see Metallica", she sighed.

"I understand, pikku enkeli", he teased, as he went backstage.

"So the other band members are like uncles?", asked Avery.

"Yes, madam. My mother died when I was a child, Linde and Manna are my parents", she replied, a shadow crossing her face.

I think she is Elinor's daughter, and is she dead?, she wondered. Avery felt a twinge of sadness when she thought of her old friend. If only Lars hadn't cheated on her. And why didn't she leave an address?, she thought.


HIM came onstage to the sound of eerie, moody soundtrack music. Most of the girls cheered wildly when they saw Ville. He looked handsome in his tailored slacks and smoking jacket, his cool green eyes scanning the crowd.

Ville took center stage and smiled enigmatically at his fans. The band played Your Sweet 666, as the crowd erupted in cheers. He crooned the lyrics, his voice caressing the words like dark velvet.

"Hello sweethearts. This is for all the ladies here, you are all so lovely", he chuckled, as they played Close to the Flame.

Lars and Avery watched the show from backstage. He observed her out of the corner of his eye, smiling to himself. I don't want the others to find out, but I like these guys. And their music is so romantic, he mused.

The delicate piano melody of the The Sacrament came from the stage, Burton's playing ringing in the air. Ville crooned the impossibly romantic lyrics, as the women swooned.

Lars took Avery in his arms and they danced an impromptu waltz. They were an odd-looking couple, as she was at least half a foot taller than him. He didn't mind holding her close, as they danced.

They abruptly pulled apart when the song ended, their cheeks pink with embarrassment. "Uh sorry, got a little carried away there", he mumbled.


I'll see if I can update the others later, I'm going to be busy this morning. :)
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That chapter rocked! I'm not really into HIM but the part with the eyeliner made me laugh out loud. I can see Avery being upset that Elinor left without leaving her an address or any sort of contact info. Just because Elinor was pissed at Lars, doesn't mean that she had to cut her best friend out of her life. Avery would have understood. Poor Olivia, she has no idea what she's about to get into and that's what makes this story awesome! :)

Take your time on the updates, you give us plenty of them so consistently that it's really awesome. I'm going to be busy too today. :)
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great update, Vanessa!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE Lars and Avery!!! :heart: :heart: :heart:
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that was soo cute
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Chapter 207

Lars took a deep breath, hearing the crowd from backstage. He had his drumsticks in hand, the adrenalin pumping through his system.

However, he kept thinking about the dance. You have more self-control than that, Ulrich. She's your friend and Cliff isn't going to like that,, he reminded himself.

Extasy of Gold came from the speakers, raising everyone's adrenalin to a fever pitch. James and Kirk did some last-minute warmups on their guitars, while Rob waited calmly.

Lars took a deep breath as the band went onstage. A deafening roar came from the crowd, drowning out the music. James took center stage as they played Battery.

A pit started immediately in front of the stage, arms and legs flailing wildly. Lars could see everything seated behind his drums, observing the sea of fans before him. James was in fine voice, his stage presence still menacing as ever. Kirk was an elegant figure in his black slacks and shirt, his black curls flying about his face as he played his solos effortlessly, Rob's bass keeping time with the drums.

"All right, Seattle! I know this is the first show, but that doesn't mean we're rusty. Anyway, I wan to see one big fucking pit out there!", bellowed James, as they played Cyanide.

Lars saw the pit churn again, playing the new song. He swore he could feel a pair of eyes watching him, a burning sensation in the back of his head. He quickly turned around and saw Avery with Olivia. The young girl had an ecstatic smile on her face, but Avery watched him intently, but her blue eyes were calm. I gotta talk to her later, he thought, going back to the task at hand.

The band ended with Seek and Destroy, the crowd roaring like a giant animal. The pit churned like a cement mixer, the security having to constantly catch people falling over the barricades.

"You've been a great fucking crowd tonight, Seattle! Good night!", yelled James, as the band went offstage.
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That chapter rocked out. I'm soooo happy that they played Battery. That song makes my day. :)
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James :heart: :heart:

I loved that chapter!! Have you seen Metallica live? I haven't :( The two shows I had tickets for were either cancelled or messed up (Metallica playing part of a group show and then not coming...)

The idea of Avery and Lars makes me VERY happy!
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that concert sounded killer, Vanessa
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