This is it! The final chapter to "Resonance"! It's been a pleasure writing this story, just like it's predecessor, and I look forward to doing a sequel for this one as well in the future! Ladies and gents.. Chapter 23, at your leisure. I own nothing except my OCs. I do not own the songs "Welcome to the Show", by Britt Nicole, "When We Stand Together" by Nickelback (love the band btw), and "Rock N Roll" by Avril Lavigne. Enjoy!

Kari's POV:

The sun's rays were faintly peeking through the closed blinds of the bedroom window. I moaned softly, turning over away from the wall where the sun's brightness was bouncing off of. My eyesight was still fuzzy and my mind groggy. I snuggled into something warm.. and a bit hard. I came to on all five senses and snapped my eyes open. Glancing up, I saw a still asleep Nawt, his warm breath tickling my face. All the memories of last night came flooding back in one go. My heart sped up a bit and even skipped a few beats. I smiled, giggling at the butterfly feeling that was filling my entire body at that moment. It was also at that moment that I remembered that no one back home knows where we are, and chances are, we are all going to have to explain where we've gone for an entire day.

Nawt began to stir and stretched with a yawn. His eyes cracked open and looked down at me, greeting me with a loving smile. "Good morning, sweetheart." I smiled back. "Morning, babe." His smile grew even wider at the mention of the pet name. "Now that's a name that can get me in a mood." He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the lips.

I couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Easy there, tiger! I think we had enough for one night, wouldn't you say? Can't get too carried away, now. Hale will have both our heads if we do; besides, you've gained his full trust." He raised his brows at the news. "Really?" I nodded. Nawt did a silent cheer. "Guess that means we don't have as much restrictions as we used to now!" I let out a laugh. He can be so funny and cute. 'As long as we're never separated again and always together, nothing can tell us otherwise about our happiness...'

A thought immediately crossed my mind, my eyes growing wide in realization. Nawt seemed to have taken notice and arched a brow in concern. "What's wrong? Was it something I said?" I shook my head and jumped out of bed, looking around for any paper and something to write. Nawt sat up, growing very curious. "Whoa there, darling! What are you looking for?" Finally finding some sheets of loose leaf notebook paper and a pen, I began scribbling down words. I heard the rustling of the sheets and groaning of the bed as Nawt got up and walked over to where I was leaning.

The short silence was soon interrupted by a knock at Nawt's bedroom door. Hale's stern voice, along with Elise's gentle one, could be heard on the other side. "Kari! I know you're in there! One of you better not be doing anything you guys shouldn't do!" Nawt went to the door and opened it, smiling over at Hale. "Morning, Hale. You're sis is over there at my desk scribbling down something." Hale walked in with Elise in tow, both she and Nawt bidding a friendly good morning to one another.

Hale stood next to me, raising a stern brow. "How come you weren't in your room at all last night, huh? You guys better not have-", I broke him off, raising the two sheets of paper up to his face. His expression changed from stern to confused. "What's this?", he took the sheets and analyzed them. I beamed up at him. "These are some more 'numbers' I thought we could use as a party favor, as well as an apology." Hale looked back up in surprise. "An apology? I think I need a bit more than an apolo-" I pulled him down and whispered in his ear.

Hale's eyes widened as he pulled back, looking at me like I was some sort of demented crazy. "You want us to do WHAT NOW?!"

Elise and Nawt both looked at us with wide eyes, shocked at his sudden outburst. I gave him a stern look of my own. "Then what do you propose?"

Hale shook his head wildly, "Well, the idea is good, but the location..! Kari, you know we can't bring them here! Bugs won't like it!"

Elise stepped in. "What's wrong, Hale?" Hale took a deep breath and sighed, "Kari wants us to bring all of our folks down here, including yours and the other girls, as a way to explain to them our absence." Nawt's eyes almost boggled out of his skull, and Elise looked mildly surprised. "But isn't Looney Tune Land supposed to be hidden? I doubt we can bring our parents over."

Nawt suddenly looked like he had an idea of his own. "Say, why don't you guys perform at the same place you guys did your show six years ago? I bet it's more easier, and we can all go there! Why not call your old teacher and ask him to get authorization to use the place for us?"

I gawked at Nawt, then a smile crept on my face. "That's brilliant! Nawt, you're the best!" I ran up to him and planted a big kiss on his cheek. Hale stared before coming back to earth and nodded. "Alright. I'll call Folles up, but not until you tell me what the heck you two were doing last night!"

I looked over at him with a bright smile. "Oh, you know: cuddling, kisses, the works." I giggled as I took off to tell the others of our plan, as well as getting washed up and dressed up. 'This is going to be one of the best celebrations yet!'

Everyone gathered downstairs in the living room, waiting for the Tunes to arrive. Hale took a while to get himself ready for whatever reason and came down the stairs with a grin. "Are they here yet?" Pound shook his head. "Not yet. Give another five minutes. Where have you been all this time, huh? You ran off pretty quick after breakfast."

Hale looked over at me and grinned then looked back at Pound. "Just had to do a quick errand." He went over and sat next to Elise on the long sofa, along with Blanko, Nada, Bang and Maddie. I held on to Nawt's hand, excitement going through my body. I took the liberty of phoning in Bugs and telling him about our plans, as well as letting him to know to bring in the rest of the gang. It all feels like deja vu, now that I thought about it.

'Just like it was years ago. Thank goodness Mr. Folles agreed to open up the community theater for us again and to do us the favor of phoning in all our parents to head on over there. I also heard he's looking forward to another performance of ours! This is all too exciting!', I thought to myself with utmost glee. Nawt noticed my smile and whispered lightly in my ear. "Excited, aren't ya?" I nodded.

At that moment, there was a knock on the front door. Bugs and the other Tunes arrived just on time. Pound opened the door and let them all in. "Hey there, docs! Good to see you're all in high spirits! So, uh, what's this about an "Ultimate Performance of a Lifetime"?"

I smiled brightly, looking over at Hale. He grinned back and got up from the sofa. I got up and joined him, the both of us grinning at Bugs and the Tunes from ear to ear. "Well, Bugs," Hale started up, "Here's the plan.."

We finally arrived at the community theater inside the Monstars' ship. As we all started getting out, we could see all the cars of all our folks. Surprisingly, even our parents', our aunt's, and Nada's parents' cars.

Nada gasped in relief. "They're okay! Thank goodness." Blanko rubbed her shoulder in happy compliance. I looked over at Hale, grinning at him. "I'm sure mom and dad may have an idea or two about where we went, huh Hale?" He nodded. Bupkus held on to Marie, who was squealing with delight. The little toddler was dressed up in a cotton candy pink dress with white socks and black Mary-janes. Her hair was tied up in pig tails. Nada wore a sky blue top and a knee length black skirt with brown flip flops and had her hair in a braid. Hale was wearing an Arizona brand white tee with faded denim jeans and gray sneaks, his hair in its usual spiky fashion. Elise was wearing a yellow camisole over a white tank top and a pink skirt with white heeled sandals. Maddie wore a black tank top with a large yellow smiley face on it, with ripped jean shorts and black steal toed boots. Mika wore a peach colored strapless dress with orange sandals and a brown waist belt. Lexi was sporting dark denim skinny jeans with red high heels and a white loose shirt with a black camisole. She also wore a wooden bangle on her right wrist and her hair was let loose to the small of her back. I stood next to Nawt, wearing an A line tank top with a black and white striped skirt that went down to my mid-thigh with a pair of black stilettos. My bracelet that Nawt gave to me was on my left wrist, the crystal rose shining brightly under the bright sun.

I looked over at Hale, determination taking over once again. "Let's go." He nodded, as we all started making our way over to the theater.

We met Mr. Folles right at the doors, who was looking down at his watch with a smile. "You're on time! I take it it's just you and Kari who will perform?" Hale and I nodded, although Hale put in some input, "We would like to take Nada, Lexi and Maddie with us though. They have experience in musical instruments, after all." Our old teacher nodded. "Alright. Be quick though; everyone's getting antsy in there. The rest of you may follow me.", he directed to the Tunes, Monstars, Elise and Mika. "Good luck, kids!", Bugs commented with glee. Hale, Nada, Lexi, Maddie and I began to make our way to the back of the stage to start setting up our equipment.

As we got our stuff together and got Nada in position with the keyboard, Maddie with the drums, Lexi with an ES, me with a Gibson, and Hale with a Les Paul, Hale pulled me over to the side. "Hey, Kari. I want to do a number before we do yours."

I glanced at him surprised. "You wrote a song?" He blushed and nodded. Taking out a sheet pf paper with words and music notes, he handed it over to me. I took it and looked it over, then looked back up to him and smiled. "Alright, bro. We'll let you take center stage first." He smiled in appreciation. "Thanks, Kari. Ready now, sis?" We took our positions. Feeling my heart swell at the joy of all of us being together in all this, I looked back at him with new-found confidence, "Ready as I'll ever be, bro!"

The curtains opened, and Hale signaled over to Maddie, who started up the drums, follow by his playing and Hale's strong voice taking over the mic, surprising us all.

"One more depending on a prayer

And we all look away

People pretending everywhere

It's just another day

There's bullets flying through the air

And they still carry on

We watch it happen over there

And then just turn it off"

I joined in with him as we struck the chorus. The rhythm of the music affecting us all on stage and off.

"Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

We must stand together

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

There's no giving in

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

Hand in hand forever

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah"

We sung our chorus part as Hale took his main line.

"That's when we all win

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

That's, that's, that's when we all win

That's, that's, that's when we all win"

Maddie hits the drums again, then getting back into tune.

"They tell us everything's alright

And we just go along

How can we fall asleep at night

When something's clearly wrong

When we could feed a starving world

With what we throw away

But all we serve are empty words

That always taste the same"

This time, practically the entire audience joined in with us in chorus.

"Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

We must stand together

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

There's no giving in

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

Hand in hand forever

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

That's when we all win

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

That's, that's, that's when we all win

That's, that's, that's when we all win

The right thing to guide us

Is right here inside us

No one can divide us

When the light is nearly gone

But just like a heartbeat

The drumbeat carries on"

Maddie played the drums in a steady beat, almost close to a musical heartbeat.

"And the drumbeat carries on"

Maddie steadily brought up the pace and started back with us into tune, chorus striking up one last time.

"Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

We must stand together

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

There's no giving in

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

Hand in hand forever

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

That's when we all win

Hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah

That's, that's, that's when we all win"

Hale finished his last line, a smile shining over all.

"That's, that's, that's when we all win"

The audience burst into a loud applause. The parents seemed intrigued and overall, please at my brother's performance. I really couldn't believe it myself; Hale has just as much talent as I do! 'You're so talented, Hale! Wonder why you were hiding your talent all this time?' I then caught sight of him looking over at Elise, then caught on. It was his own gift to her, just like mine was for Nawt six years back. Hale then motioned me over, whispering in my ear. "Stage is all your now, sis. Thanks." I nodded and took over Hale's position as front-man. ""Okay, everyone! This next one is going to be a run for your money! Girls, feel free to join me!", I said over the mike, motioning to my band members to get themselves ready. I looked over at Nawt, mouthing the words, "Here ya go, cowboy!"

I started up, voicing up for tempo, follow by the girls tuning in with their instruments.

"Let em know that we're still Rock n Roll"

Nada smiled brightly, as well as the other girls. Maddie had a 'hell yeah!' look written all over her face as she picked up on the drums.

"I don't care about my makeup

I like it better with my jeans all ripped up

Don't know how to keep my mouth shut

You say so what (what)

I don't care if I'm a misfit

I like it better than the hipster of all shit

I am the mother frickin' princess

You still love me"

I could tell the girls were feeling the same thing as I was at that moment, including Mika and Elise. All of thee girls on stage, including those two out there with the audience, joined in with me in chorus.

"Some some how

It's a little different when

I'm with you

You know what I really am

On the phone

You know how it really goes

Some some way

We'll be getting out of this

Time one day

You're the only that I

Want with me

You know how the story goes"

I struck up, singing as loud as I can, my heart being poured into the words.

"When it's you and me

We don't need no one to tell us who to be

We'll keep turning up the radio

Well it's you and I

Just put up a middle finger to the sky

Let them know we're still rock 'n roll"

The girls joined in, including Lola, who was holding on to Bugs' hand.

"Rock n roll

Hey hey hey

Rock n roll

Hey hey hey"

I went back to solo, smirking as I sung out the words.

"Don't get a bad attitude, dude

I'm never going to cover up that tattoo

I might have a couple issues

You say me too (yeah)

Don't care about a reputation

Must be living in the wrong generation

This is your invitation

Let's get wasted"

The girls and I kicked in again, our voices ringing out throughout the entire theater.

"Some some how

It's a little different when

I'm with you

You know what I really am

On the phone

You know how the story goes"

We strummed hard on the guitars, Hale getting into the tune as our voices rose again.

"When it's you and me

We don't need no one to tell us who to be

We'll keep turning up the radio

What if you and I

Just put up a middle finger to the sky

Let them know we're still rock 'n roll

Rock n roll

Hey hey hey

Rock n roll

Hey hey hey"

We played out in full guitar and drums, up to a point. I sung out solo, lowering slightly a few notches. The girls strummed down a bit too, mellowing in.

"When it's you and me

We don't need no one to tell us who to be

We'll keep turning up the radio"

Finally, we struck in, going back up with all our might.

"What if you and I

Just put a middle finger to the sky

Let them know we're still rock 'n roll

When it's you and me

We don't need no one to tell us who to be

We'll keep turning up the radio

What if you and I

Just put a middle finger to the sky

Let them know we're still rock 'n roll"

I sung out the last part as loud as I could, the girls all backing me up with all their might.

"Rock n roll

Hey hey hey

Rock n roll

Hey hey hey"

I went out with the final note, finishing up the song. Another loud burst of applause, hoots, and shouts came from the audience. Aunt Jackie looked over at Bupkus, who was still holding a very happy looking Marie, shouting over to him "That's my niece and nephew up there!" Bupkus smiled, "I know! They're good kids!"

As the crowd settled down, I spoke up normally once again behind the mike, "Thank you, everyone! Now, before we start the real fun, I want to say a few words to the folks out there. I would like to apologize for the long absence yesterday, as well as worrying any of you." Mutters of approval and appreciation came from the parents, who were all in some sort of understanding, to my relief. "Thank you again. Now, we have one more number for you all! Trust me, you haven't seen anything yet! Ready, Hale?" Hale gave a thumbs up, as we set aside bot our guitars, to everyone's surprise, including Nawt's. Hale placed on a wireless mic headset and handed over me one as well, as the crowd erupted into hoots and cheers once more.

I motioned over at Nada, who nodded her head, and started playing the intro to our final act of the show with a fancy carnival piano tune which then turned into a nice play of electronic keys and Maddie's upbeat drumming.

"Now's the time, get in line, don't be afraid tonight

We're gonna take you high, before you realize

'Round and 'round you'll go, up and down, never slow

Feel the excitement grow, oh

This is where you let go!"

Hale joined in with me, as we also got our bodies moving in with the beat.

"Hands high like a roller coaster

This love is taking over

Take us higher, here we go

Oh, oh, oh

Welcome to the show

Gravity we're defying

'Cause we were made for flying

We're about to lose control

Welcome to the show"

I went on, this time solo. Colorful spotlights were switched on as the beat carried on.

"Oh. Welcome to the -!

Oh, oh, we're on a mission

Nothing, nothing, can stand in our way

Oh, oh, we don't need permission

We're gonna rise up and we'll be the change

Oh, oh, hear us on your stereo

Oh, oh, we're about to lose control

Oh, oh, everybody knows

Oh, oh, this is where you let go"

The chorus struck up again, Hale and I smiling as I spun towards him, our dance continuing.

"Hands high like a roller coaster

This love is taking over

Take us higher, here we go

Oh, oh, oh

Welcome to the show

Gravity we're defying

'Cause we were made for flying

We're about to lose control

Welcome to the show"

This time, Hale and I got ready for showing off our moves. Thankful to mainly Nada, who helped us and gave us some spare lessons in dancing.

"And put your hands u-u-up

We're gonna have some f-u-u-un

We've only just beg-u-u-un

And it's too late to r-u-un, you can't run

So put 'em u-u-up

We're gonna have some f-u-u-un

Turn up the bass, let it b-u-u-ump

We've only just begun, and you can't run"

We raised our hands up, the entire audience joining us in motion. We sung out in chorus once more for the rest, tuning down before the music shot back up in it's upbeat rhythm. We both then started one last dance routine, all the way to the very end.

"Hands high like a roller coaster

This love is taking over

Take us higher, here we go

Oh, oh, oh

Welcome to the show

Gravity we're defying

'Cause we were made for flying

We're about to lose control

Welcome to the show

Hands high like a roller coaster

This love is taking over

Take us higher, here we go

Oh, oh, oh

Welcome to the show

Gravity we're defying

'Cause we were made for flying

We're about to lose control

Welcome to the show

We're gonna have some f-u-u-un

Turn up the bass, let it b-u-u-ump

We've only just begun, and you can't run

We're gonna have some f-u-u-un

Turn up the base, let it b-u-u-ump

We've only just begun, and you can't run!"

The entire area exploded into an uproar of happiness and amazement. The Tunes were off their rockers as they whistled, hooted and hollered words of satisfaction. The Monstars were just as surprised and stunned at the entire performance. Bang woo-hooed at all of us, especially at Maddie and her work on the drums. What a ham. Blanko applauded, a big goofy grin was spread all over his face like butter on toast at Nada, who blushed and waved at him and her parents. I think I also heard her grandmother out there, who wolf-whistled at the spectacle.

Bupkus made a very loud wolf-whistle at Lexi, who winked and blew a kiss at him. Her parents were cheering for her, though I think we saw her dad catch a glimpse at the kiss she gave toward Bupkus and passed out at the sight. Mika, Elise and their parents were impressed at it all and gave us cheers of their own. Hale and I grinned as our mom and dad clapped and were teary with joy, even Aunt Jackie. Marie cooed and squealed, and cried out words we didn't expect, "Kari! Hale!" The Tunes, Monstars, Mika, Elise, and us on stage oggled at the toddler. Hale and I looked over at each other in surprise. "She said our names! She actually said our names, Kari!", Hale cried happily. I smiled warmly at our cousin, who was reunited once more with her mother.

As we got offstage, Mr. Folles explained to us that he took the liberty of telling all our parents what Hale told him happened while we were away. As each of us were reunited with our families, we ran over and hugged our parents. The moment was very heartwarming. The Tunes began introductions with the parents, despite that everyone knew who they were anyways. Each of the girls also took the chance to introduce their new boyfriends to their families, and vice versa. As our parents went over with Aunt Jackie to talk to Mr. Folles and Elise's parents, Hale looked on over to Elise. I took note and nudged him gently on the arm. "You gonna just stand there? Go to her, you idiot!" He gave me a playfully dirty look before sauntering over to her, chatting happily away to their hearts content.

I looked around, seeing everyone in their own conversations and groups. Then I felt a large pair of red arms embrace me from behind and a deep voice rumble in my ear, "Didn't know you can dance too. Maybe you can dance with me, sometime." I flushed a deep shade of red before gently elbowing him in the chest. "Nawt! Behave! I'm starting to think this 'less restrictions' thing is getting to your head." He chuckled merrily. "I'm joking, sweetheart. You know, I would like to dance like that too. You and Hale got some serious moves there!" I laughed. "Well, maybe later we can ask Nada for some more lessons. I'm sure she wouldn't mind." He grinned a cheshire grin then turned me over while keeping me in his embrace. He pulled me in tight, leaning his head down, his lips a few centimeters from mine. "Sounds like a plan to me." I leaned in as we dove into a passionate kiss. After a good minute or so, we pulled apart, grinning from ear to ear. We both looked over as the rest of our friends and family called on over to us to join them for a nice afternoon barbeque and something about a pool party to boot. I turned back to him and smiled brightly. "Come on, babe. We got half a day for party time left and we can't let it all dwindle past us." He grinned mischievously. "Well, we could." I laughed and punched him lightly on the shoulder. "Later, tiger. Later...", I whispered to him with a mischievous grin of my own. His eyes widened in surprise, then smiled with a playfully wicked grin and whispered back, "It's a promise then."