The Grandest Performance
Today was the day of the concert, and the band was ready for it. Mark and Jack woke up feeling determined and nervous all at once, giving each other knowing looks once they faced each other. They packed the rest of their things, Chica and their instruments included, and walked out the door to find Tyler and Ethan standing with the same looks. The only words that were spoken was "Ok, let's do this" by Mark. They headed to the rehearsal hall where they would meet Amy and Signe, along with Bob and Wade who noted that they were gonna accompany their friends there and then get front row seats.
Once the group made it to the rehearsal hall, the other four met them once they walked inside, looking eager and anxious all at once with the rest of their colleagues. "Is everything ok?" Mark asked, slightly concerned.
"We just wanted to say that we're all really proud of you guys" Amy stated.
"Yea, and we're really happy you found something you love doing" Wade followed. "And we can't wait to see you guys kill that stage" everyone grinned.
The band was left smiling and slightly flustered before Bob chimed in. "She told us about the songs you four are using tonight" he stepped closer, looking directly at Mark. "Those ones meant a lot to you guys, you sure about this?" he asked knowing how big a step this was and didn't want his best friend to jump straight into it without any thought.
Mark averted his gaze and let out a sigh before responding. "Yea, I'm sure" Bob gave him a smirk and a nid in return, feeling proud of his pal.
"So, are you guys ready?" Signe smiled, looking straight at her boyfriend when she did and received a smile in return.
"Yeah, we are" Jack nodded.
"Alright, let's go" Amy ordered.
"Here we go guys!" Ethan cheered.
"Let's do this" Tyler added and the group followed their friends to the bus, one that Amy got as their official tour band bus.
While on the bus, as they neared the stadium that was soon to hold their concert, the group discussed how excited they were as well as nerves. They made sure they remembered the order of their songs, ques, notes, etc. They talked about the importance of tonight, how much it meant to them and how much, after tonight, things were gonna change for everyone, especially them.
They made it to the stadium and began setting up all of their equipment. When all of that was finished, they went ahead and did a little more rehearsing, wanting to make sure they got everything right. Also, of course, they needed sound and light checks which didn't take as long as they thought. Now that all of that was done, they spent the rest of the day to themselves, enjoying each other's company as the day progressed and drew closer and closer to the moment when they would share the biggest spotlight they had ever stepped in.
"You know, I'm really glad you and Jack have already found ur significant others" Ethan stated. "Because after tonight, there will only be more for us" he smugly grinned, receiving a chuckle and a high five from Tyler.
"Of course, you always were a little man-whore waiting for ur daddy to come back" Mark joked back, receiving "oohh's" from the other two as Ethan clutched his heart, faking heart and leaning back till he was flat on the floor.
"Hey easy Mark, he's only my bitch" tyler added and the group bursted out laughing, including Ethan who looked as though he was tryna be angry but couldn't.
"Hey you" Amy said from behind as she knelt down and wrapped her arms around the singer.
"Well hello to you too" Mark smiled as he held the wrist on his torso.
"You doing ok?" she asked.
"Oh yea, definitely" he nodded. "How bout you?"
"Honestly, I might be even more nervous than you guys" she chuckled.
"We're about to perform in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people. Trust me when I say, you couldn't be half as nervous as we are" he stated with a giggle.
"Well, you guys are gonna do great" she encouraged, receiving smiles from the boys. Mark looked to over to where Jack, Bob and Wade were chatting, happy to see them getting well acquainted since Jack still hadn't gotten as close to them as the others. Jack said something funny and the other giggled which made Mark smile before Bob and Wade started showing pictures of their spouses to the drummer, then asked about how things were going with him and Signe to which he gladly told them.
Speaking of Signe, once they ended their chat about their spouses, the Danish girl herself walked in the room with an announcement. "Hey everyone! It is now seating time, so in a little over an hour this place is gonna be packed and it'll be showtime" everyone else in the room cheered at the announcement.
"Alright, I think me and Wade need to go meet our friends" Bob stated. "You have a good night Jack" he held out his hand for the Irishman to take.
"Thanx Bob, I'll see ya out there" he replied shaking his hand. "You too wade"
"Break a leg" he replied taking the handshake.
"Can it be your's?" he joked and the three giggled. Then the two came to the other three band mates, wishing them a good show and to conquer the stage before exiting the room. Jack went over to Signe, who gave him a good luck kiss and chatted a little before she too had to leave to join Bob and Wade. Jack came over and sat with his band mates on the floor.
"Oh my God" Ethan suddenly chimed a little higher than normal. "My parents and my high school buddies are gonna make it, they didn't think they were going to" he exclaimed happily, receiving a rub on the shoulder from Tyler. "Oh man" he breathed out nervously with a wide grin.
"Ur gonna be great man" Tyler cheered.
"Hey Mark" Jack chimed in, catching the singer's attention. "I'm sure I've already said this before, but thankyou for this, really" he nodded heartedly.
"You too Jack, thankyou all for this" he replied to the whole group, including Amy. "There's no way I could thank you guys enough for all this"
"Just don't fuck up and that'll be great" Tyler nodded and the group giggled. "This night's gonna be amazing" he added with a growing smile.
"You bet" Jack nodded. "We're never gonna forget this"
"If we do, than I'm gonna be pissed" Ethan cracked up and the others followed.
"I highly doubt that'll be possible," Mark responded. "I could never forget any of this" and with that, the group was left in awe about everything that had happened and everything that was gonna happen. The group smiled and nodded in agreement and gave each other pats on the backs for encouragement.
The conversations carried on about normal things, like what they were planning to do after tonight, things they were looking forward to and things they weren't, the things they were gonna get when they were rich, what charities they wanted to help out and their friends. Then, it was time for the group to make their way to the stage. Amy gave them last minute good vibes before parting ways and then the band made it to the stage that was hidden by the curtains.
"Whew alright, is everyone ready?" Mark asked once he had his guitar strapped on.
"As ready as I'll ever be" Jack nervously chuckled. "But yea, I am" he added confidently. Mark turned to the other two, who nodded with looks of readiness and determination.
"Ok, let's do this" he nodded and the group went to their rightful places with their instruments.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!" the announcer called and the audience cheered, loud and energetic with hype. "At this time, give it up for, Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, Tyler Stoneface and Crankplays, THE YOU.TUBE. ROCK!" and with that, the crowd went through thr roof with their cheers and screams while the curtains dispersed. At first, the stage was pitch black, then a few dim lights appeared, barely revealing the group where they showed, the audience barely audible themselves as they took in the sight and eagerly awaited for the song.
(Demons - Imagine Dragons)
Mark: When the days are cold and the cards all fold and the saints we see are all made of gold.
Ethan: accompanies his singing with piano playing.
Mark: When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail are the worst of all, and the blood's run stale.
Tyler: chims in with his bass play.
Mark: I wanna hide the truth. I wanna shelter you. But with the beast inside, there's nowhere we can hide. No matter what we breed, we still are made of greed. This is my kingdom come. This is my kingdom come.
Jack: kicks in his drum ques which causes much brighter lights to flare up, revealing the band on stage and causing a loud reaction.
Mark: When you feel my heat, look into my eyes. It's where my demons hide. It's where my demons hide. Don't get too close, it's dark inside. It's where my demons hide. It's where my demons hide.
The audience was extremely moved by the song that was played and gave the band a rightfully earned cheer and applause for their work. "Thankyou all so much!" Mark called into the mic. "We just wanna say really quick that we really appreciate all of you coming to see us, we hope everyone is having a great time and continue to do so" the statement earned many more cheers from the crowd. "This next song is one that really comes from the heart, it helped me to make it through some rough patches in my life, it's basically a message that we're never alone in this world and how we can always make it outta hard times no matter what. So here it is"
(Linkin Park - Roads Untraveled)
(R.I.P Chester Bennington)
Ethan: played an automatic chime rythem from his set and them shortly followed it with piano work.
Mark: Weep not for roads untraveled. Weep not for paths left lone. Cause beyond every bend...is a long binding end.
Mark and Ethan: It's the worst kind of pain I've known. Give up your heart left broken, and let that mistake pass on. Cause the love... that you lost...wasn't worth...what it cost, and in time you'll be glad it's gone.
Ethan: Whoa!!! (5x)
Tyler: cranks a hard guitar play.
Ethan: Whoa!!! (3x). Weep not for roads untraveled. Weep not for sights unseen. May your love... never end...and if you...need a friend,
Ethan and Tyler: There's a seat here alongside me.
All three: Whoa!!! (5x).
Unlike any other song they've ever done, this one actually moved the audience to tears, as well as themselves in the process. Then the band received extremely loud hollers and chants from the crowd, smiling nervously as they wiped away their tears and shouting out a big thankyou to the crowd. And then, they immediately jumped into the next song.
(Unity - Shinedown)
Ethan: piano play
Jack and Tyler: follow with their own instrumentals.
Mark: I found a note with your name and a picture of us. Even though it was framed and covered in dust. It's the map in my mind that sends me on my way. They say it's never too late to stop being afraid, and there is no one else here. So why should I wait? And in the blink of an eye, the past begins to fade.
Jack and Tyler: start kicking it higher.
Mark: so have you ever been caught in a sea of despair? And your moment of truth is the day that you say "I'm not scared" Put your hands in the air if you hear me out there. I've been looking for you day and night. Shine a light in the dark, let me see where you are, cause I'm not gonna leave you behind. If I told you...that you're not alone, and I showed you...this is where you belong. Put your hands in the air... one more time.
A much more cheerful, but all the same, welcoming the audience type of song that earned them much more praise. It was as if these songs were the band's way of saying "we're ur friends and we're here for you no matter what" and the crowd loved it. The group spotted all of their friends and loved ones in the front of the crowd, cheering and hollering for their beloved musicians. "Thankyou" Mark smiled into the mic, facing the people in front while his band mates waved and gave them loving gestures before all around to the crowd. "This next one goes for each other, the people who helped us to get here and all of you amazing people" Mark announced and the crowd cheered yet again.
(Stone Sour - Song 3)
Tyler: starts off with a cool guitar play and is quickly followed by Mark.
Mark: If you take a step towards me, you will take my breath away. So I'll keep you close and keep my secret safe.
Tyler: kicks his guitar rythem faster.
Jack: tunes in with his drums.
Mark: No one else as ever loved me. No one else as ever tried. I never understood how much I could take. Then I saw the worst was over, when I laid my eyes on you. It was all that I could do to know my place.
Tyler: picks up a higher and faster rythem.
Mark: I don't follow past illusions. I don't bother, dreams come true. I was gone until I finally saw your face.
Jack and Tyler: immediately get into their new rythem with Mark's singing.
Mark: If you cried out for more, If you reached out for me, I would run into the storm...just to keep you here with me. I have gone beyond my years. I've wasted half my life. But I found it all in you. Did I save you cause I know you saved me too.
Anytime Mark came to that last note, he would turn to someone in particular and point at them as if to say "this is for you" to that person. First it was for Amy, who blew him a kiss, then to Jack who gave him a half grin and a nod in response. As the song progressed, he moved around the stage to wrap his arm Tyler who sang with him once he was close enough, and then Ethan did the same when Mark went to him. He returned to his part of the stage and reached his hand out to the people in the front row, smacking and capturing their hands as he went before capturing Amy's as well and placing a kiss on her knuckles. This was exactly the moment they all wanted to be in their lives, it's what made them happy. They made each other happy, and they would remain by their sides as long as they lived.
Mark: If you cried out for more, if you reached out for me, I would run into the storm...just to keep you here with me. I have gone beyond my years. I've wasted half my life. But I found it all in you. Did I save you cause I know you saved me too.
I know you saved me too.
The End.
A/N: Hey readers! Thankyou all so much for reading this, I'm sure it probably wasn't the best but I hope y'all found it enjoyable nonetheless. I also hope the song choices I made went well with the characters and that all of you enjoyed them. Please gimme some feedback and follow and in the words of Jacksepticeye, if you liked this story, PUNCH that like button in the face...LIKE A BOSS. And in the words of Markiplier, I will see you in the next story. Bye bye.
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