Lauren's Quest For The Holy Sword:A Warrior's Journey

Chapter 12:Lauren Cimorelli is worth it

Still me, Lauren Christine Cimorelli. We are in Xerzis. No time has changed in my home world, it's still frozen in time. [don't know how that happened] I wanted answers. I also needed to understand more of why I am here. Back then when we shot You're Worth It

*FLASHBACK:Back to You're Worth It videoshoot*

The emotions I showed on my face were very strong. I seriously was gonna have a nervous breakdown. Practicing my solo verse was a challenge [A/N:This may be true. Lauren did get highly emotional shooting the video] and I knew I had to get this right. So I practiced and practiced some more.

*videoshoot completed*

After we finished shooting the video, the girls asked if I was coming. I told them I'll catch up. A flower caught my eye. It was a sunflower. And then--

You're the prettiest sunflower ever.

'thank you'

Wait--since when do plants talk?

'since now'

Huh?

'I am the sunflower'

?

'Someday, you will be needed in a far away land'

I don't understand.

'You'll know soon'

But--

'Bye'

That was weird. I raced like a cheetah as i was literally miles behind, yet somehow I got to the car first. I have no idea how it happened. Dani complimented on my speed, while Amy was furious.

Amy:No fair! Sugar wore her speed boots!

Dani:LOL.

Me:Sorry, I just--a flower talked to me.

All:WHAT?!

Me:Explanation in the car.

I told them. They thought I was insane.

*END FLASHBACK*

That was a strange sequence of events. We finished that video, then a flower talked to me. Incidentally, that same flower was laying next to a gravestone. On the stone it read--OMG.

*Lauren cries hysterically, becomes mute*

...

Dani's POV:Sugar is in shock. We read the gravestone and it read, 'Here lies Lauren Christine Cimorelli, dead at 18.' But wait, Lauren is here with us...? I was so confused. Just then, we heard an evil voice.

'Come to my castle.'

I told Sugar to summon up the courage, but she was mute and in shock.

Lauren:--

Just then, Lauren had a panic attack. Of all times, this is not the time for a bad thing to happen to us. It might be Dark King's work. Lauren was hyper-ventilating, and collapsed right on the gravestone. I feared she was dying again. Joanna used her Anti-Curse spell to cure Lauren--

*long spell chant*

It worked. Lauren regained her senses.

Lauren:I just lost it. Hurry, to the castle.

Me:Are you absolutely sure Lauren?

Lauren:YES! I MUST SAVE THE WORLD!

Me:No. You're in no condition to--

Lauren:Shut up Dani! I am determined to save this world--

EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!

Lauren's POV:Dani's too worried about me sometimes. I had a job to do. We hurried inside and, another nightmare happened. Our fantasy counterparts were all laid in ruins by the Dark King. All their power they gave us to help us out, we can't let them down. Just then a jolt of lightning and powerful energy hit April, and then a massive laser struck Joanna. They were also laid to ruins. They gave us the last of their powers as did our counterparts, and then they faded away. It was all up to us, Cimorelli to save this world and return home.

I am now realizing one thing. I am no longer afraid of dying. I am no longer afraid of anything. I am worth it. I deserve it.

LET'S STOP DARK KING!

My quest concludes next chapter, but is it The End?

A/N:Semi-short chapter, the next one will be a lengthy one. You deserve a song break so, here you go.

Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching [Within Temptation Ft. Dave Pirner, sung by Cimorelli Ft. the band with instrumentals, Sharon and Dave with BGV] (this is not an actual version of the song, I am making up stuff as I go...the actual version of the song is sung by Within Temptation ft. Piotr or Dave Pirner)

"Whole World Is Watching"
[Lauren, then Katherine, first BGV by Sharon, then Dave]

You live your life.
You go day by day
Like nothing can go wrong.
Then scars are made,
They're changing the game.
You learn to play it hard.

[Christina, BGV by Sharon]

And I know you wish for more,
And I know you try.
And I hope you realize,
You know the time is right.

[Lisa, BGV by all]

The whole world is watching
When you rise.
The whole world is beating
For you right now.
Your whole life is flashing
For your eyes.
It's all in this moment that changes all.

[Amy, BGV by all]

What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away.
The whole world is watching.
Yeah, the whole world is watching you
When you rise.

[Dani, then Lisa, BGV by Dave]

You build your walls
You break them away
'Cause that is what it takes.
You saved yourself.
You found who you are,
That never goes away.

[Christina, BGV by Sharon]

And I know you wish for more,
And I know you try.
And now you realize,
You know the time is right.

[Lauren, BGV by all]

The whole world is watching
When you rise.
The whole world is beating
For you right now.
Your whole life is flashing
For your eyes.
It's all in this moment that changes all.

[Dani, BGV by all]

What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away.
The whole world is watching.
Yeah, the whole world is watching you
When you rise.

[Dani & Amy]

Your sacrifice goes through your mind,
But nothing is wasted you've made it now.
You rise again, breaking out.
Each step you've taken, you've paid the price

[All]

The whole world is watching
The whole world is watching
The whole world is watching
When you rise.

What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away.
The whole world is watching.
Yeah, the whole world is watching you
When you rise. [repeat]

Lauren's quest concludes next chapter, but the story may or may not be over after the quest. Find out next time.