The Past and the present: Love or Fame?
Hello people! Now here's the sequel to Assassins in Hearthome High! I know the previous story's ending is definitely not what you guys wanted. So here's the story for a happy ending! Enjoy!
It is better to play the songs while you are reading the story. It would be much better to listen along as you read the chapter.
Songs used in this chapter:
Fly on the wall (Miley Cyrus)
The best of both worlds (Miley Cyrus)
Oh! (SNSD) (Use for Dawn's ringtone. And Misty's last song for Saffron concert... Oops...Spoiler...)
Chapter 1: The new life
(Dawn's POV) (In Lilycove City...)
"And...CUT!" The director of the upcoming movie 'Arriving and Departing with Style!' yelled. "That was fantastic Dawn." I, on the other hand, grinned. "No problem! May I go now? Or do you need me to do another scene?" "No no. You may go now. I'm sure your sisters are sick of waiting for you." The director gestured towards my sisters, Amelia Maple, Misty Maple and May Maple.
I yawned and looked at her watch. "Yikes!" She cried. "OMG! Time sure files when I'm on the set huh?" "Yup. We better get to our mansion fast. Remember, tomorrow Amelia has a few ads to model and May and I are gonna have our duet concert!" Misty cried.
Yup. That's right readers. Right now, the assassin days are over. Sure, being an assassin was fun, but we can't be an assassin forever. Over the years, Norman had recruited more members to our assassin organization.
Don't worry; the organization is still kept a secret.
But now, I'm an actress. Amelia's a model. Misty and May are singers. We are living a life of fame and power. Life couldn't be more perfect...Or could it?
I blinked back tears. No, now is so not the time to go down the memory lane.
(At the mansion in Lilycove City...)
"Ahh! Kick back, chill out and relax!" I cried happily. May yell out, "Hey Mist! Let's start choosing the songs we would be singing in our upcoming duet concert!" "Ooh! I wanna help!" Amelia squealed.
I, too, went to join in the fun.
Misty and May had done well doing their own solo albums. But the producers suggests that they do a sister duet album. There's even a song where Amelia and I joined in! Sure, that album was a hit.
I saw Amelia fingering the Amethyst necklace on her neck and I smiled. I looked at the photo we hung on the wall. It was back in our senior year.
Tears welled up in my eyes. No, not the time to go down the memory lane too. After all, what are the chances that we would meet them again? One in a million that is.
"Um Dawn? Are you gonna go to bed? We have a big day tomorrow." May called. I snapped out of my trance and said, "Right behind ya!"
(May's POV)
I knew what was going through Dawn's mind when I saw her looking at the picture. Yes, I can't bear to leave them at that time. But our circumstances do not allow us to stay. Sigh...Why am I even thinking about this matter?
This was all in the past.
That's right. The past. No point dwelling in the past. I have the present and future to look forward to.
My singing career.
I was still trying to kick the thoughts out of my head as I tried to sleep.
(The next day...) (Amelia's POV)
Wham! I woke up with a start. "Aw...Must you suddenly jump onto my bed?" I groaned as I saw Espeon jumping up and down on my queen size bed.
Oh well...Might as well get started with my day. I glanced at my clock. "OMG! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!" I screamed. It is already 9 am! "Shit shit shit!" I cursed as I quickly brushed my teeth. I'm supposed to be in EternaCity, which was in Sinnohby the way, at 12 pm! And I'm still in my nightgown!
My Pokémon seems to understand that I'm in a hurry as they are frantically helping me to get my things. Espeon was busy sorting through my makeup. Glacia was looking at my shoes to match the dress Delcatty chose.
(Misty's POV)
"OMG! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!"
I was rudely woken up by someone screaming. I opened one eye and look at my clock. "YIKES!" I screeched. "Die! Gonna be late!" I yelled as I quickly rushed to brush my teeth.
(Normal POV)
Apparently, May and Dawn were woken up by the two lass's screams. And unfortunately, they too, overslept.
Now, all four maidens were rushing. They all had different destination. Misty running to Saffron City to give a concert. May running to Olivine City to promote something with her songs. Dawn going back to shoot her movie. And Amelia is going to Eterna City for her ads.
Anyways, looks like all four stars will have to rush over for the duet concert.
(With Amelia...)
"Oh! Miss Maple! You are here! Great, now get change into these clothes and we'll begin our shoot!" The director, Missy cried.
Instantly, I felt the dressers removing my clothes and putting the ones I had to model. After dressing, I went to pose for the pictures. I sat on a stool and arranged the sun dress I'm wearing neatly, and then I flipped my hair and acted as if I'm on top of a mountain, enjoying the breeze.
"Good!" The photographer said. I posed for a few more pictures with this dress before Missy yelled, "Next dress!"
(With Misty...)
"Alright people! What you've been waiting for! Misty Maple!" Sabrina of the saffron city gym yelled.
I smiled as I pranced on the stage. The audience were cheering wildly. But quieten down as I stared singing.
"Fly on the wall!" Sabrina cried. The crowd cheered.
"You don't understand, on what it is. That makes me tick, but you wish you did." I started, the crowd went wild.
"You always second guess wonder if I say yes, but you just lose out every time. If you only knew what I talk about, when I'm with my friends just hanging out, then you'll have the inside scoop on what to say, what to do. That way when you play the game baby you could never!" I continue to belt out.
Don't you wish that you could be a fly on the wall?
A creepy little sneaky little fly on the wall.
All my precious secrets yeah, you know them all.
Don't you wish that you could be a fly on the wall?
As I was singing the chorus, I notice something out of the corner of my eye. Or more accurate, someone. The figure had black coloured hair. Suddenly I saw a flash of yellow. Then that mystery person disappeared.
Hmm...That's weird...Why does that figure looked familiar?
My mind flashed on a somewhat bitter memory. I bit my lip. But continue singing.
You love to know, the things I do
When I'm with my friends
And now with you
You always second guess, wondering
If there's other guys I'm flirting with
You should know by now
If you were my boyfriend I'll be truly you
If I made a promise
I'm coming through
Don't you wish that you can see me every second of the day?
That way you would never doubt baby I would ever change
Don't concentrate on that Misty. I told myself. Concentrate on your adoring fans! They are still cheering, it is stupid to be so occupied with the mystery someone while you are on stage belting out a song!
The chorus started again, I continued on with my planned dance. As I was about to do a spin, I almost fell.
Be real Misty, stop that crazy thought of yours and continue doing the right thing! Which is performing well! I scolded myself.
(With May...)
Here I am, dancing my heart out on the Olivine beach. Deck out in a sundress and seriously cool boots. Ha, if Amelia and Dawn heard that I compliment the spike heel boots I'm wearing are cool; they said so there no matter how immature that is.
A fake limo was on the beach. Duh, there's no way they could get the permission to get a real limo on the beach!
Oh yeah You get the limo out front Yeah, when you're famous it can be kinda fun In some ways you're just like all your friends You get the best of both worlds You get the best of both worlds
Come on
Hottest styles, every shoe, every color
It's really you but no one ever discovers
But on stage you're a star
Chill it out, take it slow
Then you rock out the show
Mix it all together and you know that it's the best of both worlds
I sung the lyrics to the promotion song as I danced around the beach. Seriously, it is so difficult to dance in spike heel boots on a beach!
I would flip if I almost trip over again.
Ouch. I almost tripped again. But I put on a bright smile and continue singing and dancing. I'm going to complain to Amelia soon. Why did she reject the deal to promote this sundress and spike heel boots?
Not to mention the various bangles and necklace I'm wearing now.
(Flashback)
"Miss Amelia. It is seriously a great chance for you! Please accept this offer!" The director of another promotion pleaded.
I watched in amusement as Amelia rolled her eyes and said for the tenth time. "I'm way too pack on that week! And besides, I don't really enjoy having fans gathering all around me at the beach!"
"But Miss Amelia! It is a really great deal! You'll get the spike heel boots in all colours. The sundress too! You even get to keep the bangles and necklaces. Plus, we'll probably feature you in the music video for the song that is accompanying the promotion!" The assistant cried out.
I smirked.
Then Amelia suddenly appears beside me and announced,
"My sister here is a great singer! She is May Maple. THE May Maple! So she could sing the song, model and dance too! Sign her up instead of me."
My jaw dropped.
The assistant was about to protest. Amelia saw it and quickly adds, "Plus she is free on that day!"
I narrowed my eyes at that comment. Mental note, do not tell Amelia my plans anymore.
Amelia continue talking, "And she could feature this song on her next album! Plus, she can sing it at her concerts to promote it even further!"
The director said happily, "Miss May, you would do it right?"
What can I do except nod?
(Flashback ends.)
I sighed in disappointment. At least I would have the duet concert to look forward to. I quickly snapped my mouth shut and begun cat walking on the beach.
(With Dawn...)
"Good Miss Dawn! Good! Keep that up! Now you are getting your fifteen minutes break!" The director said cheerfully.
I sighed. Boy, I should not have accepted this project. This one is one of my hardest. But anyways, I still have to be professional no matter what.
"It's not the me you knew before, brand new sound. Together with this new me, one more round. Dance, dance, dance, you'll be wrong this time. Oppa oppa, I'll be, I'll be down, down, down, down"
My phone begun to vibrate. I checked the caller ID. Eh...It is Claire, May and Misty's manager. I frowned. I'm definitely not in the mood to respond to it. But as I said, professional.
"Hello?"
"Oh Dawn! Sorry to disturb you, but I can't reach any of your sisters. Thank goodness you have your phone on."
"So what's up?" I asked.
"Oh. My brother, Lance just called me and asked if I could feature his boy band, Boyztown in the duet concert. So I told him yes since I'm sure your sisters don't mind. They would be doing two solo songs and one with your sisters." Claire replied.
"Oh. I'm sure they would not mind too. I'll tell them. Thanks for telling." I said.
"No problem. Bye."
The line went dead.
I wanted to call Misty. But remembered about what Claire said about not begins able to reach them. So I decide that I would tell them later when we meet up.
I heard that Boyztown is quite a popular boy band. But since I have so much work to do, I hadn't bothered to check them out.
"Miss Dawn! Please get ready for the next scene!" An assistant called.
I rolled my eyes. Break times over.
(Back to Amelia...)
"Nice! That's all for today! Besides Miss Amelia, there's another deal we would like you to sign. In fact, there are several." The director said brightly.
I gave him a warm smile, even though I felt like giving him a death glare. I gritted my teeth, professional...Remember this.
"Can I see the documents first?" I asked. "Sure!" Came the reply. "Oh yeah. One of the deals you'll have to model it with the boy band Boyztown! It would be great for your career!" He added.
After looking through, I agreed to all the other projects. I marked the dates n my calendar.
(With Misty...)
"And for her last song...it is Oh!" Sabrina announced. Cheer erupted from the crowds. I gave a wave and begun singing and dancing.
It's not the me you knew before, brand new sound Oppa look at me, please gaze at me a bit Thump thump my heart is starting to tremble Oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you It's not the me you knew before, brand new sound Oppa, for a moment, for a moment, listen to me You don't know, don't know, you have no clue of my heart Oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you It's not the me you knew before, brand new sound Tell me boy, boy, love it, it, it, it, it, it, it, ah Oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you Oh, oh, oh, oh, Oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you
Together with this new me, one more round
Dance, dance, dance, you'll be wrong this time
Oppa oppa, I'll be, I'll be down, down, down, down
For me this style of talking is a first, ha
I did my hair, and I put on makeup too
But why are you, you, the only one who doesn't know
Over and over it won't stop imagining
What should I do? With my head held high
I want to say this to you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, so much so much
I'm shy so please don't laugh, it's the truth so please don't tease me
Again it's only foolish words
Together with this new me, one more round
Dance, dance, dance, you'll be wrong this time
Oppa oppa, I'll be, I'll be down, down, down, down
Don't say the things you kept saying
Don't just think of me as a little sister
Once a year passes, I think you'd regret it
Tactlessly, you're only joking around
What am I to do, you thoughtless person
Listen to me, just for a bit
Ah, ah, ah, ah, so much so much
I'm shy so please don't laugh, it's the truth so please don't tease me
If you do that again I just might cry
Only on this somehow different day, it's a heated heart
Down down, don't be like this I'll get mad
Oppa oppa, don't be this way no, no, no, no
Ah, ah, ah, ah, so much so much
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, so much so much
Again it's only foolish words
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, so much so much
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ppa I love you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, so much
"Thank you everyone for coming! I hope to see all of you at my duet concert with May Maple later tonight!" I cried.
"WE LOVE YOU MISTY!" Came the reply.
Giving a final wave, I exited the stage. Ahh...Little did my fans know that that song was dedicated to Ash Ketchum. I thought, a sad smile soon forming on my face as I travel down the memory lane.
(Flashback)
When they reached the cafeteria, they were met with a loud applause. When they got to their seats, the principal went to them and said. "Get you things ready after you had your breakfast. You would be going back home. For another mission. I thank you for taking care of the boys."
Dawn and May sobbed. Amelia silently wept. I felt tears in my eyes. I tried to blink them away, but that ain't happening. They trickled down. And I was not one to cry easily. The Maple Sisters abandoned their breakfast and went up to their dorm.
(Flashback ends)
I shook my head. No, I'm not going to cry. If I do, people would see. And soon, tabloids would be filled with the screaming headline: Misty Maple Shed Tears! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
I quickly changed out of my outfit and rushed on my private jet, leaving the screaming fans below.
(Back with May...)
Argh! I groaned in my brain. Who knew modelling a few outfits on the beach would be so difficult? I have to have makeup artists swarming over me once I finished a song out showing an outfit! Next time I just can't let Amelia pass her job to me! When's the last time I had a vacation?
Anyways, time for me to jet over to Sinnoh. Time to sing again. "Excuse me? Please bring me a glass of iced water!" I called. In a few seconds, I was holding a glass of iced water. Ahh... Sometimes being famous also has its perks...
(With Dawn...) (At Hearthome City... Yes...The duet concert place...)
I stepped down from the jet, and reporters were swarming around me like beedrills. I tried to shoo them away, but they kept asking questions.
"Miss Dawn! How do you feel about your sisters doing a duet concert?" One reporter asked.
"I feel happy for them. They had come a long way to be this successful." I said.
"So what do you think about your acting career? Do you feel like trying to do something different? Maybe doing modelling with your sister Amelia?" Another one asked.
"I love my acting career and do not plan on quitting anytime soon. But I don't mind doing a few sisterly ads though." I said, still trying to get away from the reporters.
Suddenly, another jet came landing. The reporters all rushed towards that jet. I gave a sigh of relief. Now they can go and bother someone else.
I started to head towards the dressing room; I do need to freshen up. Not to mention, I forgot to tell Misty and May about Boyztown appearance too. Hey. The famous boy band Boyztown would be performing a few at your duet concert. I helped you agree to Claire. Hope you don't mind. I said through telepathy to Misty.
But I did not get any reply. I bet that Misty was trying to get away from fans.
"AHH! GET AWAY!" I heard someone screeched. And I only knew one person who did that when she is surrounded by reporters.
Suddenly, Misty came charging through the doors. She was followed closely by May and Amelia. "Dawn, thanks. I got your message. I haven't really met Boyztown yet though. Even being in music industry for so long. But still...I'm pretty busy..." Misty said.
The Maple Sisters begun to get change. Misty wore a sparky blue mini dress and some short white shorts underneath. May wore a red strapless top fill with sequins. She matched it with a comfortable yet fashionable soft brown jacket. Then she had on white skinny jeans with little sequins.
I smirked and handed May and Misty a pair of spike heel boots each. They groaned when they saw it. "Must we wear that?" May whined. "I don't see the point of doing so...They are uncomfortable!" Misty whined along.
Amelia smirked and said, "Well, May, you wore those. And Misty, I know I had you wearing those a few years back." Then, Amelia and I sent death glares to our sisters.
In the end, Misty and May succumbed to our glares. They sulked as they put on their spike heel boots. Amelia and I were already dressed of course. I wore a pink tube top and white mini skirt. Of course, I had my spike heel boots along and gold jacket.
Amelia wore a sparky purple party dress that went perfectly with her sliver kitten heels. "Let's ROCK!" May cheered.
"Let's sing our sister group song as the opening one." I suggested. "We had already thought of that. After the opening, May and I would sing a few songs. Then it is Amelia's turn. Then yours. After that, Boyztown would sing one of their songs. And finally, us singing a song with Boyztown." Misty said quickly before ushering us behind the curtains.
"Come on out everyone!" We yelled, tossing out our pokeballs. Our Pokémon all came out, doing their signature poses. Amelia said, "Okay. All the flying Pokémon would be above the audience. Espeon, Leafeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, Glacia (remember? Glacia's Amelia's Glaceon.), Pachirisu, Buneary and Corsola would be occasionally on stage with us. Then when you guys are not on stage, you would be with the audience." She paused to take a breath.
"Then the water Pokémon would be with the fire types. You guys would be using hydro pump and flamethrower together to create nice effects for some of the songs. You guys know which songs right?" The Pokémon nodded and make some kind of sound.
Claire shouted, "Girls! Time for the opening act!" "Let's do this!" May cheered.
Okay. What do you guys think? Is this story off to a good start? I'm sorry for not being able to include the boys in this first chapter. (If you don't count the flashbacks.)
If you readers feel that you know a good song that you want the Maple Sisters to sing in their concert, please include the title of the song and its artist in your reviews or just PM me.
I'm sorry for posting this story up late as my PSLE is um...less than two weeks later. So I would not be using the computer until the end of my PSLE. I apologize for that. But after my PSLE, I'm definitely updating my stories faster than before!
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