Chapter 2:
I finished straightening the last piece of my hair as the clock changed to 2:30. I quickly double checked my image in the mirror. My hair looked fabulous, I must say. I was wearing a tshirt that had the MCR logo on it with a skeleton riding a motorcycle in it. I also wore several MCR bracelets with denim jeans and red converse high tops.
I grabbed my purse that had my wallet and tickets in it and said goodbye to my mom.
I quickly rushed to my car and drove out of my driveway as I blasted the MCR CD I made specifically for the rode trip to the concert.
I was so excited!
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Gerard's POV:
I took a big gulp of water and swallowed as I put on some eyeliner. Once I was satisfied with it, I walked over to the dressing room door and walked out on the stage where everyone else was. They were either tuning instruments or chatting. I climbed up the steps and overlooked the stadium. It was pretty big.
I walked over to Mikey, who was talking to Brian.
"They'll come in before the concert and you can take pictures or sign autographs and whatnot. I'll come in and escort them to their seats, so don't worry about that." Brian explained to Mikey.
"The meet and greet?" I guessed. They looked at me and nodded. I was kind of nervous for it, to be honest. Some of them are crazy and hug us and talk to us as if they know us, and some of them are star struck and can't say a whole lot.
I shook the thought from my head and checked my phone.
Three hours until show time.
"Alright guys, let's do a sound check. Let's start with...uh...Teenagers." Brian announced and hopped down from the stage to stand on the floor.
Everyone took their place on the stage and I grabbed the mic. I tapped it to make sure it worked.
I took in a breath and looked over at Ray. I nodded and began singing as Ray jumped in on guitar.
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"Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me!" I sang into the microphone and stepped back. I turned to face everyone and yelled "FUCK YEAH."
The guys laughed and wooped back. I looked at Brian, who gave us two thumbs up.
I was excited for tonight. I had a very good feeling about this concert.
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Anna's POV:
I put the VIP pass around my neck and entered the stadium. I gave the security guard at the door my purse so he could search it while I stepped through the metal detector. Once I obtained everything again, I went over to a man standing next to the t shirt stand that was wearing all red, like the description said he would.
"Hi, I have the VIP pass?" I said to him, sounding more like a question.
He looked at my pass and scanned it with a hand held bar code scanner, which confirmed my statement/question.
"Come this way." he stated and began walking to a door labeled 'Employees Only'.
We winded through a concrete walled hallway until we reached a door that said 'My Chemical Romance' where we met up with the other VIP ticket holder. She was dressed up in a 'Marry Me Mikey' shirt with red skinny jeans. She rolled her eyes at me, but I just ignored her.
"They should be right inside, ladies. I'll be back in a half hour to escort you to your seats." the man said and unlocked the door with a set of keys. He opened it up and motioned for us to go in.
The girl in the red skinny jeans rushed past me and literally ran into the room. We walked into a white room with brown carpet. There was light trash scattered throughout the room. There was a black leather couch against a wall with two coffee tables next to it, covered in comic books, drawing pads, pencils, and a set of drum sticks.
Sitting upon the couch was Frank, Bob, and Ray. Gerard was leaning against the wall, telling a funny story to everyone else. Mikey was sitting in a bean bag opposite of the couch, tuning his bass. They were all dressed in their Black Parade uniforms, all eager to perform in front of a sold out Detroit.
I looked at them, feeling my stomach flip. Have I seen these guys before?
"Hi, I'm Ashley! I loooove you guys!" the girl, Ashley, said while rushing towards Gerard, giving him a hug. I stood awkwardly by the door, trying to get used to the idea of seeing my Heros in person. Gerard nervously smiled and pried Ashley off of him.
Everyone else stood up and walked towards Gerard.
"I'm Gerard, this is Mikey, and Ray and Frank and Bob." said Gerard, pointing to each member. They all shook hands with Ashley, who was beaming.
Mikey looked at her shirt and smirked. "Sorry, but I'm taken."
She pouted and shrugged. Mikey suddenly looked over at me, and said with a laugh "You can come in. We don't bite. Well, for the most part." and motioned towards Frank. Frank looked at me. He winked and bit the air.
I laughed and walked over to them.
"I'm Mikey. This is Gerard, Frank, Bob, and Ray."
"Nice to meet you guys. I'm Anna." I said, shaking each of their hands. When I said my name, I was in the middle of shaking Gerard's hand. He froze when I said 'Anna'.
He smiled shakily and went over to Mikey, who also looked a little freaked out. They went over to the far corner and began frantically talking and looking at me.
"Can you sign this for me?" I heard Ashley ask. She held out her iPod and a picture of them with a red sharpie.
Frank took it and signed it, followed by Bob and Ray. She seemed kind of pissed that Gerard and Mikey were busy, but oh well for her.
Gerard and Mikey finished talking and came back over to us, looking extremely anxious.
"Anna, what's your full name?" Gerard asked, suddenly turning serious.
I shifted my weight, wondering why they were asking me this.
"Um...Anna Lee Pherson. Why?"
Gerard smiled and turned to Mikey.
"What's your birthday?" Mikey asked.
"I was born on October 23rd, 1988. Again, why?" I asked, becoming more worried.
Gerard suddenly yelled "I knew it!" and came over to me.
"Anna, are your parents names Natasha and Brian?" he asked, his big hazel eyes waiting. Everyone in the room held their breath, except for Ashley, who became more and more impatient.
"Yeah, how did you know? Do you know them?"
"Mikey, this is her! I just know it!" Gerard said happily, rushing towards Mikey. Mikey shrugged Gerard off his shoulder and came over to me. He stared at my face, looking at every detail of my face.
"Well, she might be. She does have my hair, your chin, our eyes and nose. Maybe. We can get a test done." he concluded.
"Wait, what's going on?" I asked.