Post by The Pantheon Dragon on Jan 20, 2008 7:16:36 GMT -5
Summary:Around Rose's birthday she begins to linger on the anniversary of her sister's supposed death, but what happens when it turns out her sister is not only alive but locked in a century's old grudge match with the most dominate magical creatures in the world.
Rose felt the cool night press against her face as she was lead trustingly by her hand.The gentle yet secure grip around her fingers sent a surge of warmth through her,as well as some suspicion.She was blind-folded.
"Jake,this is thoughtful.But I told you that I'm not really into parties.Let alone being taken to a surprise one at night when I can't see anything."
He chuckled slightly."Trust me,this is more surprise then party."
The sound of people's voices that had been a distance off drew nearer and the harmless obscurity she saw seemed to come alive with growing calls of excitement.Eagerness moved through her from the commotion.
"Ready?"Jake inquired and she sensed him go behind her to untie the blindfold.Her vision reinstated,Rose saw people clustered everywhere.
When she focused her sight better,she was able to see that they were in line with lights from large poles guiding their path into a gated area.
"Um,OK.A large crowd of people.That's certainly...surprising."
"It's not the people,"Jake told her."It's who their lining up to see."
The largest source of neon light now caught Rose's attention as a giant sign read:Leopard Ladies Tonight in Concert at Carnegie Hall.At first she couldn't quite grasp this concept,but then she managed to catch on.
"I don't believe it,you bought tickets to the number-one selling girl band in the US?"she shook her head disbelievingly."The cost is tremendous."
"No joke.But check it,I was on a rescue mission to save some garden gnomes from being lawn ornaments when one that was at the mansion of Beth Bailey gave me some VIP ticks as a thank you.Happy B-day!"
Rose kissed him on the cheek."Sometimes you're just too incredible."
"I know."Jake placed an arm around her shoulders as they walked on.
"Tickets please,"The large and hairy security guard said,well-versed.
"Right here,my good man."Jake said smoothly as he presented them in a flick of his wrist."I'm sure you'll find everything checks out in order..."
(...Two minutes later...)
"Wait til' I find that two-timing,sorry excuse for an elf."He mumbled under his breath as the two stood off to the far curb."Lousy gnomes."
"You couldn't have known the tickets were bad,"Rose tried assuring as she suppressed rolling her eyes.Gnomes could be notorious at conning.
"Well,"Jake peered determinedly up the length of the twenty-foot tall wall."We didn't come all this way for nothing.Climb on and hold tight."
From where Jake had flown them through a window and into an upper level where the camera crew was stationed high above the many rows below,Rose could hardly make out the performers below on the stage.
"Wait."Jake started to say."I think maybe we could move to lower-"
His sentence was cut off by six explosions of yellow pyro bursts around the girls below and all three rose their heads while wearing sunglasses.A triple image of them magnified on giant screens as they began their song.
The concert continued for about an hour and Rose watched intently for a while with Jake beside her,as the spot attired singers professionally and confidently worked their many hollering fans.Rose's mind started drifting.
She didn't plan it,it just happened.Today had been her fifteen birthday, which meant that it had also been her twin sister's birthday.Rose's mother and father had informed her at an early age that Sandra had died at birth.
But never had they told her from what cause.
"Rose?"Jake tapped her shoulder."You're aren't zoning out,are you?"
"Oh,just a little.I was just thinking about my family and everything.I told you that today would've been my twin's birthday too."she suddenly took note of the odd look he gave her."Nevermind,let's just watch the show."
"Speaking of which,"his voice grew nervous."You need to look down."
Rose lifted an eyebrow at him and turned to look upon a giant face that was identical to her own;Beth Bailey's trademark sunglasses had fallen off by accident and she was now left standing before her legions of fans.
To be continued...
Rose felt the cool night press against her face as she was lead trustingly by her hand.The gentle yet secure grip around her fingers sent a surge of warmth through her,as well as some suspicion.She was blind-folded.
"Jake,this is thoughtful.But I told you that I'm not really into parties.Let alone being taken to a surprise one at night when I can't see anything."
He chuckled slightly."Trust me,this is more surprise then party."
The sound of people's voices that had been a distance off drew nearer and the harmless obscurity she saw seemed to come alive with growing calls of excitement.Eagerness moved through her from the commotion.
"Ready?"Jake inquired and she sensed him go behind her to untie the blindfold.Her vision reinstated,Rose saw people clustered everywhere.
When she focused her sight better,she was able to see that they were in line with lights from large poles guiding their path into a gated area.
"Um,OK.A large crowd of people.That's certainly...surprising."
"It's not the people,"Jake told her."It's who their lining up to see."
The largest source of neon light now caught Rose's attention as a giant sign read:Leopard Ladies Tonight in Concert at Carnegie Hall.At first she couldn't quite grasp this concept,but then she managed to catch on.
"I don't believe it,you bought tickets to the number-one selling girl band in the US?"she shook her head disbelievingly."The cost is tremendous."
"No joke.But check it,I was on a rescue mission to save some garden gnomes from being lawn ornaments when one that was at the mansion of Beth Bailey gave me some VIP ticks as a thank you.Happy B-day!"
Rose kissed him on the cheek."Sometimes you're just too incredible."
"I know."Jake placed an arm around her shoulders as they walked on.
"Tickets please,"The large and hairy security guard said,well-versed.
"Right here,my good man."Jake said smoothly as he presented them in a flick of his wrist."I'm sure you'll find everything checks out in order..."
(...Two minutes later...)
"Wait til' I find that two-timing,sorry excuse for an elf."He mumbled under his breath as the two stood off to the far curb."Lousy gnomes."
"You couldn't have known the tickets were bad,"Rose tried assuring as she suppressed rolling her eyes.Gnomes could be notorious at conning.
"Well,"Jake peered determinedly up the length of the twenty-foot tall wall."We didn't come all this way for nothing.Climb on and hold tight."
From where Jake had flown them through a window and into an upper level where the camera crew was stationed high above the many rows below,Rose could hardly make out the performers below on the stage.
"Wait."Jake started to say."I think maybe we could move to lower-"
His sentence was cut off by six explosions of yellow pyro bursts around the girls below and all three rose their heads while wearing sunglasses.A triple image of them magnified on giant screens as they began their song.
The concert continued for about an hour and Rose watched intently for a while with Jake beside her,as the spot attired singers professionally and confidently worked their many hollering fans.Rose's mind started drifting.
She didn't plan it,it just happened.Today had been her fifteen birthday, which meant that it had also been her twin sister's birthday.Rose's mother and father had informed her at an early age that Sandra had died at birth.
But never had they told her from what cause.
"Rose?"Jake tapped her shoulder."You're aren't zoning out,are you?"
"Oh,just a little.I was just thinking about my family and everything.I told you that today would've been my twin's birthday too."she suddenly took note of the odd look he gave her."Nevermind,let's just watch the show."
"Speaking of which,"his voice grew nervous."You need to look down."
Rose lifted an eyebrow at him and turned to look upon a giant face that was identical to her own;Beth Bailey's trademark sunglasses had fallen off by accident and she was now left standing before her legions of fans.
To be continued...