A/N Original story idea by Linda237. I love the story idea and I wonder how it will end myself. He he
Told in Claire's POV
Melody
Chapter 1
I closed my eyes as I listened to the screaming of my fans, a bead of sweat dropped down as I opened my eyes and saw fans screaming and fists in the air. They were endlessly repeating my name, "Claire! Claire!" At last I smiled and said, "Thank you all so much! As you all know my World Tour is happening soon. Please wait for me until then, I love you all, thank you!" I walked back and into a black curtain and was handed a towel. I wiped my sweat with it, the lights sure are hot. "Claire, that was a great concert as always," said my manager or my mom. I slightly smiled; she's been saying this for the past year, or since my debut. She had bragged to all of her friends saying that I'm a pop sensation, making their children loathe me. Ever since she did that all of my friends left me, thinking I would act like a diva.
Someone gently grabbed my shoulder and I turned around, I saw my "fake" boyfriend, James, as popular actor. I grinned slowly, being around him made me feel so pathetic, my mom made us go out for better publicity. Suddenly the press walked backstage and James saw them, he pulled us together and then hugged me. I slightly smiled, I'm glad I told my mom I wouldn't go out with him if he kisses me but I really don't want to do this but I would feel so ashamed if the world found out. After the paparazzi got about a hundred pictures they left to stalk someone else. I pushed James away and said my farewell and left the concert building.
Driving in a limo is not so thrilling after being in one every day for a year, if you were me you would understand. My mom made my limo customized and it now has a disco, refrigerators, and a huge stereo. Sometimes I think my mom doesn't even care about the real me anymore, only the "pop sensation" Claire. When we reached "my" mansion the first thing I saw was a statue of my mom. I walked in and said hello to my maids and refused all of the tasks they asked me. Running to my room, a thought suddenly ran through my head, what would my life be if I was never famous? When I reached my room I closed and locked the door. I ran to my computer and typed in "unknown towns." Surprisingly some towns showed up. The first one that caught my eye was one called Mineral Town. There were also ones called Sunny Island, Forget-Me-Not Valley, and Pallet Town. I clicked the site to Mineral Town and looked at the address, I smiled as I found out it was far from my town.
I sat on my bed and began to think, my world tour is 4 months away, Mineral Town is about 500 miles away, I will be away from James and my mom, and I can start a new life. Suddenly I felt a cold chill and my lamp fell, I looked around to see if a window was opened, and none of them were. Was that a sign for me not to leave? I shrugged and continued to think, now for the negatives. If I did leave my fans would be disappointed and worried, I still have 3 songs to record, the press would be all over me when I come back, it will be hard for me to practice without someone finding me out. Please god, help me choose the right choice…
I walked out my mansion, holding my guitar, a suitcase, and my childhood doll, Veronica, and my ipod. I breathed in and looked straight ahead; I saw the sun going up. It's hard for me to believe it's already been 2 weeks since I searched up Mineral Town. I put some shades on, tied my long blonde hair, and then a Natsume© cap on. I ran to the nearest bus stop, not looking back at my house. When I reached the bus stop the bus came, lucky! I paid the drive with a hundred, since that is the only kind of dollar bill I have with me. The driver stared at me for a while, then took the money can gave me my change. When the bus began to move I looked at the way I came from and then a tear fell. Why am I crying? I should be happy I'm leaving my fancy life and that I can start a new life. I sat in the back in a corner seat to make sure no one can recognize me. I stared out the window for about an hour until someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around and saw James, fudge.
"Is this seat taken?" he asked politely. I turned my head and shook my head, and he sat down. "What is a girl like you on a bus at this time?" he asked curiously, dang it, be quiet and leave! I made the scarf I was wearing go higher and began to cough nervously, why is he here?! "I'm visiting my Dad," I said hoping I didn't sound like myself, James seemed to buy it. "Oh, but why at this time?" I just made myself a hole to die in, why didn't I say I don't talk to strangers? Shitake mushrooms! "My parents are getting a divorce," I said with fake tears, but my heart did ache, my parents did divorce and my dad died by an accident while leaving us. James seemed to stay quiet after that, thank you! I noticed it was 12 when the bus reached Mineral Town. James was still on the bus and seemed to be following all of my movements. I held my breath as I walked off the bus.
When I touched the ground I took a breath in, and saw my new home for now. "Hello Mineral Town!" I shouted happily. I heard clacking on the stone floor, and jerked, shoot someone heard me! Slowly I turned around and saw a girl, my height and a long braided orange ponytail. "Hello there, are you new here or a tourist?" she asked cheerfully. I slightly smiled and said, "My name is Cl-..I mean Vanessa! I'm moving here for the time being, is that okay..?" The girl stared at me, "Boy, Mayor Thomas never tells anyone anything now… How rude of me, my name is Ann!" The girl reached her hand out to me, I didn't hesitate as I grabbed it. "Let's bring you to Mayor Thomas, that way he can explain how life works here. After that I'll introduce you to everyone else in Mineral Town." Ann said as we started walking. I nodded and smile, this is my new home.