———The Orpheum———
(Y/n's POV)
Me and Julie are sat in the changing room putting on the last touches of our makeup on. Our outfits look stunning! Julie's wearing this amazing purple/pink dress with a patterned leather jacket and i'm wearing:
(i just think it works with julie's a lil lmao)
We soon hear the door knock and the stage director say "Hey, girls, I've got your roadie"
"Come in" we say taking a deep breath
"Holograms are good to go, boss" Flynn struts in smiling
"Best roadie ever" Julie giggles
"I'll be back in a few minutes to walk you both to the stage" The man says and we nod then he leaves
"You see this backstage pass? I had sushi with Brendon Urie!" Flynn whisper yells
"Good for you! I haven't seen him once!" I groan wanting to meet him
"Good for you, i threw up in the car on the way over here" Julie smiles
"And you still looks amazing" Flynn smirks then looks to me "And those heels are killer! I want them after" We all laugh for a little while "I made friends with the tech crew. You're gonna love what we have planned!" she pauses for a few seconds "The guys are here, right?"
"We haven't seen them" We both look down and turn around
"Wait. You don't think they changed their mind and took Caleb's offer, do you?" Flynn seems concerned, I guess she doesn't want us to get hurt again
"No, no. That's the last thing that they wanted" Julie says but seems hesitant, I mean they wouldn't have right? No, they are probs just... getting changed!
"You're gonna kill it, we should get some snacks" Flynn laughs and we get up to go grab some stuff. All I can think about is the guys.. specially Reg, what if they did take Caleb's offer? Or the jolts got to them before the show..
———Hollywood Ghost Club———
(Reggie's POV)
We ended up in the club decked out in suits and our instruments with us, I look over to see Covington walking down the stairs... I hope he falls-
"Well don't you look nice" He stares at Luke who is fiddling with his collar
"Sweet threads. How... how'd you know our sizes?" Alex looks at his suit
"That's your question?" Luke says mid panic-attack
"I know you boys aren't my biggest fans, and an eternity at my club might seem overwhelming" Caleb sighs "But I just put you in sweet threads, so humour me this one last pitch" He looks at us all up and down "Now, for starter, isn't it nice that you're all hear together? And believe me, everything you want, including Willie, is here. And on my stage, you don't vanish when the music stops, you soak in the applause for as long as you want" Well not everything I want is here... I just want to see Y/n. He fixes Luke's collar then hears the audience cheering "Oh! Shh, do you hear that? They're waiting for you"
We all get a jolt and start to wince in pain
"That one looked like it hurt. Now, let me remind you, you don't know if playing the Orpheum is your unfinished business. Do you really have time to make that mistake, I suggest you accept my offer, because the clocks is ticking" We get another jolt, not only are the they getting worse but they're getting closer together. Covington walks onto stage and starts to sing and keeps walking towards us, we start to dance then Alex poofs onto stage and plays, I then try to fight it but get summoned on stage forced to play and followed by Luke who nearly fights it. Even on that stage I still tried getting out of there, this is not good. It isn't like we bailed on some dance this is the Orpheum!
———The Orpheum———
(Y/n's POV)
There's a knock at the door followed by the man, Rob, saying "Girls! It's time!"
"Just a second" Julie replies shakily, the guys aren't here still... what the hell happened.
"Somethings wrong, the boys were getting those jolts pretty bad as we was leaving" I look at Julie and Flynn worried "And they wouldn't stand us up again... not tonight"
"They must've run out of time" Julies voice breaks
"I'm so sorry guys" Flynn looks to us sympathetically
"They didn't cross over. They're gone, and we didn't even get to say goodbye" Tears swell in my eyes as I think about it.
"Can I see your outfit?" Reggie begged me but I wouldn't let him
"No it's a surprise!!" I shoo him away and we both laugh a little
"Okay, okay. Be careful or your hand might go through me" He teases before staring into my eyes...
I guess that's the last time we really spoke... Flynn comes over and hugs us and Rob knocks again "Hey guys! You're on!" Julie runs out and up the stairs as we all follow her. I find her outside talking to and I hear her say mom... I know how hard this is for her I start crying thinking about all the memories and how much fun we all use to have. I go over and hug her, we stand there crying in each others arms and a lady comes over. She hands us both a dahlia.. moms favourite flower. We look at each other and smile
"Come on... we got this" I grab her hand we run to the stage. We walk on ignoring Rob and Flynn, Julie grabs the mic and introduces us
"Hi I'm Julie and this is Y/n. Tonight i'd like to dedicate this song to our mom, who's been there with us every time we've played. And thank her for... not giving up on us" I look over to dad and see him tear up, I grab my mic and start to speak
"I'd also like to dedicate tonight's performance to... three special friends, who have changed our life completely, who have brought music back to us. It was their dream to play hear, and... this is for them. This song is for anyone who's lost their way, step into your greatness, don't give up" I look over to Julie and smile
"Stand tall, thank you" we say in unison getting ready to perform, Julie begins to play and sing
(Julie)
Don't blink
No, I don't want to miss it
One thing, and it's back to the beginning
'Cause everything is rushing in fast
Keep going on never look back
(Y/n)
And it's one, two, three, four times
That I'll try for one more night
Light a fire in my eyes
I'm going out of my mind
(Julie)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Alex then poofs in playing the drums and I have never been more relieved, I look over and smile to him and wave quickly. Then Reg poofs in as I dance and my cheeks flushed red, we dance together
(Julie)
Right now
I'm loving every minute
Hands down
Can't let myself forget it, no
'Cause everything is rushing in fast
Keep holding on, nevеr look back
We see Luke struggle to get onto stage so Jules sings more and the we play harder
And it's one, two, three, four times
That I'll try for one morе night
Light a fire in my eyes
I'm going out of my mind
Luke manages to join in and him and Julie start to sing together
(Luke + Julie)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
(Y/n + Reggie)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Like I'm glowing in the dark
I keep on going when it's all falling apart
Yeah I know it with all my heart
Ooh, ooh
Never look back
(Alex)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
(Reggie)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Stand tall
Stand tall
(The whole band)
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
I stand there sing face to face with Reggie and I'm so happy I wish this moment lasted forever, we walk to the front of the stage with the rest of the band.
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
We all bow together and the boys poof away, the audience cheers and whistles and we wave at Dad, Carlos and Tía
———Monlina Household———
We got home and we are all sing Stand Tall while walking up to the front door
"You and your Phantoms were unbelievable tonight! You know, i'd like to thank them for bringing music back into your life" Dad shows us a big toothy smile.
"We already did, but we didn't thank you, Papi" We hand out flowers to Carlos and hug Dad as tight as possible. We separate from the hug and Carlos turns to us
"Can I talk to you guys?" He asks crossing his arms
"Yeah, yeah um... just give us a minute" Jules says and I look at her confused
"Ok, I'll wait up. Don't ghost me" Carlos winks dramatically and Dad chuckles. We turn to Dad and Julie says something then grabs my hand a pulls me along to moms studio. We open the doors and it's dark, quiet... empty.
"I... I know i already said this but, thank you guys" I sigh looking around
"Your welcome" Says a familiar voice, then we hear groans a someone say "dude". Julie run to turn the light in and we see the boys all pilled on top of each other, struggling to move.
"Why... why are you here? I... I thought-" Jules is confused as I am, they get a jolt and groan in pain, coughing and whining
"No! I thought you crossed over. Why didn't you cross over?" I cry watch them try to get up holding their bodies in pain
"I guess playing the Orpheum wasn't our unfinished business" Alex looks up to us
"Point Caleb" Reggie's sighs, his face blotchy red from where he's been crying
"We wanted you to think that we crossed over, so we pretended to. We just... we had nowhere else to go" Luke sighs
"Thought you'd go straight to bed" Reggie looks at me, I can't help but cry more
"Yeah, well. I knew they would come out here but nobody ever listens to me" Alex says getting another jolt and falling down
"You have to save yourselves right now! Go join Caleb's club. Please, it's better then not existing at all" I cry to them and beg for them to save themselves while Julie does the same
"We're not going back there" Reggie shakes his head crying
"No music is worth making, Julie, if we aren't making it with you guys" Luke says more aimed to Julie while Reggie stares at me "No regrets" Julie throws her arms around him and they hug tightly
"I love you guys" Julie cries then sees Luke lighting up, wait they were just touching! "How can I feel you?"
"I... I... I dont know. I feel stronger" Luke turns to the guys, I look over to Reggie and we make eye contact while he stands up and comes over to me. He hold out his hand and I slowly place my hand in his and he starts to glow, he grabs my waist and pulls me in for a hug and his whole body lights up. We pull apart and he grabs my cheek and cups it in his hand
"May I?" His eyes flicker from my eyes to my lips
"Yes, you may" I say and he pulls me in for a kiss, we kiss for what feels like forever then pull apart.
We turn to look behind us and see everyone in a group hug so we run in and join them
"Woah.. I don't feel as weak anymore" Reg stutters looking to us all
"Yeah, me neither. Not that... you know, I was ever that weak" Alex makes us chuckle and they put all their wrists together and the purple stamp flies up into the air
"What do you think that means?" Julie looks in awe
"I think the band's back" Luke says and we all chuckle
"You guys, think we could try that huh thing one more time?" Alex smiles and we all hug again laughing talking with each other and celebrating, I look over to Reggie and everything feels complete.
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