Management had decreed that the boys now had to do the Dublin and Belfast part of their OTRA tour. It had been postponed following Niall's illness The boys huddled backstage, their nerves building up as the three of them got into their pre-show huddle. Zayn was tied up in the USA and had made the decision not to come and temporarily sing with them. Though his depression was now under control, he didn't feel he could be part of such an emotionally charged atmosphere. With only three voices available, the lads had decided that they would just sing their own parts with the fans carrying Niall's solos. It seemed fitting, especially in the country of his birth.
"Let's do this" Liam lead the way out onto the stage to be greeted by a wall of sound. The fans went wild, waving their signs and screaming out their support. Liam, Harry and Louis all hoped their nerves would hold out and that everything went to plan. What if they couldn't pull this show off? Stomachs churned and hands shook.
The boys went through their set list, Harry stirring the fans up with his "oh Yeah". Liam and Louis had their expected water fights. The air of tension was rising and they kept stealing glances at each other, each trying not to let the fans see the nerves.
The concert was drawing slowly to it's close and only one song remained. Harry launched into 'Drag me Down" . As it got to Niall's part, a small, blond figure wandered onto the stage, playing his guitar and Niall's angelic voice was heard:
All my life
You stood by me
When no one else was ever behind me
All these lights
They can't blind me
With your love, nobody can drag me down
Before the song had even ended, Niall was wrapped up in the arms of his bandmates, their faces shining in joy, as they pulled him into a group hug.
They had their Niall back with them and they were truly One Direction again.
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Niall, answer the door please
FanfictionA Niall Horan sickfic Niall developed Flu during the OTRA tour. He goes home to try and sleep it off . Liam gets very concerned that Niall isn't replying to any phone calls or texts so decides to pay Niall a visit. ***Serious illness, mental trauma*...
