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"Baby, you're a firework! Go ahead and show everyone what you've got! Make them gasp, When you take to the skies! Baby, you're a firework! Come on, show off your explosive colors! Make them gasp! They'll be floored when they see you!"
When Alison finished singing, the last notes were drowned out by the thunderous cheers and applause. The audience clapped their hands with all their might, as they had no other way to express their feelings.
Kevin kept up the good work, joining everyone in sincerely expressing his support for the girl standing on stage. The dazzling beauty then sang five more songs and disappeared from the view of the crowd of thousands for a while. And while she was resting, new stars of the music scene appeared on stage—Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. Kevin liked their songs.
These hits were also written by his idol, and the voices of the young, unique performers conveyed the lyrics in a unique and especially masterful way. He even briefly lost it when he saw Michael seemingly walking forward, pulled back by something invisible. The moonwalk… It truly was a stunning move. And then, an hour and a half later, when the audience was at the peak of their emotions and awaiting Reath's appearance, an incredibly beautiful blonde walked onto the stage.
She was dressed in short denim shorts and a daring white crop top that accentuated her perfect figure and seductive curves. Kevin tried to recall where he had seen her before. Lost in thought, he didn't notice how the stadium suddenly became very quiet.
Then a murmur of discontent was heard, growing louder and louder. And then he remembered that this was the same blonde who starred in Reath's video for "Perfect," and he understood why she had caused such outrage among the assembled audience.
This beautiful blonde was a former criminal and the partner of Gotham's insane psychopath, the Joker. Kevin had read about this while researching Alex Reath's biography. That's when he learned who she was, but more importantly, that Alex offered former criminals a chance at redemption by employing them at his company.
Just when the poor girl, who continued to smile cheerfully on stage, was about to be pelted with garbage, he came on stage... Alex Reath, holding an electric guitar in his hands, slowly walked up to the blonde beauty and played the first chords. The music turned on, and the title of the song appeared on the screens... "Wrecking Ball".
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We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
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The song was beautiful, and Kevin, like the rest of the audience, listened mesmerized by the enchanting voice of the singer. No one dared throw trash on the stage while the beloved idol stood there next to the former criminal.
Many of those present were residents of Gotham, and for them, Reath was more than just a star—he was their hero. For people who came from afar, he was a respected man, and no one dared to disparage him.
When the girl finished singing, she simply giggled cheerfully and left the stage. In her place, under the bright flashes of light that always accompanied her, Dazzler took to the stage again.
"My beloved viewers, Alex and I have prepared a song for you, and now we will sing it... Together!" The title popped up on the screen... "Shallow"
Reath put his electric guitar aside and replaced it with a bright yellow classical one. The soft sounds of the guitar strings reached the audience.
He stood in front of the microphone, smiling softly and easily as he hugged the familiar musical instrument. "Tell me something, girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there something else you're searchin' for?
I'm falling
In all the good times, I find myself longin' for change
And in the bad times, I fear myself"
High-definition video cameras mounted on the sides and above the stage constantly filmed the performer and broadcast him on three suspended screens so that all two hundred thousand people could watch the performance without obstruction.
After performing his part of the duet, Alex took a couple of steps back, making way for Alison. She sang "Tell me something, boy
Aren't you tired trying to fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?
I'm falling
In all the good times, I find myself longing for change
And in the bad times, I fear myself"
They complemented each other perfectly, making the duet on stage seem perfect. Alex's voice was cheerful and passionate, and Alison's was imbued with tenderness and budding hope. As soon as they stopped singing, the entire stadium burst into thunderous applause again.
"Thank you everyone!" Dazzler said into the microphone. "But you're not just going to let our friend leave the stage, are you? Let's all ask him to sing one more song for us!" Her proposal was met with a roar, and Kevin, as he himself thought, was shouting at that very moment almost louder than everyone else.
"Ha-ha, thank you all for coming here today. As you all know, tomorrow is Christmas. To tell you the truth, I wanted to perform this song only for a small circle of friends, but right now, seeing how sincerely you support us, I changed my mind... This song has never been performed anywhere before, and you will be the first to hear it. Happy holidays to you! Wham!" - Last Christmas (
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I′ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special'
"Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby, do you recognise me?
Well, it′s been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying, "I love you", I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now, I know you′d fool me again"
This song was imbued with the spirit of Christmas… Even though it sang of unrequited love, somehow magically, it also evoked the sound of Christmas bells, the crunch of snow under sleigh runners, and the sound of the approaching New Year and magic. For some reason, Kevin had no doubt this piece would become a true classic, played every Christmas without fail.
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