------After the showcase------
A boy came out from the shadows walking stealthily to the stage while showing signs of excitement. Making sure that the coast is clear and that there are no more stragglers. He walks to the center of the stage. Looking at the "empty" auditorium with great determination he started to sing
[This Is Me - The Greatest Showman Cover by (Peter Hollen's version)
♪ I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts♪
'This part always gets me back in my old world now that I'm here and a new chance is given I won't waste it this time' he thought solemnly while continuing to pour his emotions into the song
♪♪I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one'll love you as you are♪♪
'NO! Not this time! I won't run! He yelled to himself
♪♪But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me♪♪
At this part of the song the boy looks at the horizon again for there was once nothing but empty chairs- are now filled with people clapping, singing along, and shouting his name "PERCY!" he burned that image to his brain promising himself 'one day'. He closed his eyes with a hint of regret cause he knows once he opens them again all those people will be gone. Still, it did not deter him with renewed determination he opened them and smiled cause he knows, he knows this is the BEGINNING of his journey. Energized by his musings he leaped off the stage and started to traverse the isle between the seats and continued to sing.
♪♪Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh♪♪
Upon making a full circle he found himself in front of the stage and thought it was like a hurdle or a daunting wall and in the back of his head he hears his former self saying 'You can still give up you know, no one will know you chickened out.'
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'NO!' He Shouts internally
Not falling for the temptation he decisively climbed the stage again and looks straight in the eyes for what he perceives as where his former self would be then smiled.
♪♪Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades and
Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become)
I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious♪♪
Unbeknownst to him there were three people silently watching him in what he believed to be an "empty" auditorium.
♪♪When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me♪♪
When the final verse of the song came he poured all his emotions into singing it.
♪♪When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I'm gonna send a flood
Gonna drown 'em out
Oh
This is me♪♪
After the song he was exhausted but content and after a few sharp inhales he started to fix himself. Finished with his impromptu "concert" as he was about to get off the stage and leave he heard a loud shout followed by some questions.
------Percy's POV------
"HEY! Who are you? Are you a student here?" said the mysterious voice as he walked towards followed by another person
"No sir, I'm not" I replied
"Well, it's your lucky day since I'm the principal of the school that held the showcase which you crashed - granted the audience already left- I'm officially offering you a spot, and as my colleague here would also agree that you are good and it would be a waste to not try and cultivate your talent. So what do you say, are you in?" he asked looking expectantly. His colleague also looking excited for a new student with great talent.
"I'm in and my name is Percival Lionett" I said while extending your hand for a handshake to seal the deal
The two accepted the handshake and after a few more pleasantries you are now a student of the school and will start on Monday.
*phew*
"Now that's done and over with I can finally relax." I muttered to myself and continue to prepare to leave but I notice another person watching me with captivating blue-green eyes that I couldn't look away from.
Her face shows various emotions ranging from intrigue, annoyance, and from what I can tell "sadistic glee". I couldn't help myself and acknowledge the girl.
"Hey-" I was about to call out to the girl but her phone rang and she proceeds to leave. Leaving me talking to myself, good thing no one else saw that.
"So that just happened. I can't believe I saw one of if not the most badass girls in my new school." I said with a smile on my face
As I left the auditorium and reached my home I decided to register on the school's social networking website and posted a few things before I sleep
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Percival Lionett:
To my other audience member. I can't wait to meet you
Feeling: Sleepy 😴
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