Never Expected (a Chandler Riggs/Grayson Riggs fanfic)

America's Got Talent (Audition Ruined?)

Spending all of that time with my kids was nice, and to be honest I didn't want to leave, but I just felt like I needed an new/old change of scenery. Since I have moved back on with the Riggs, and man they were happy to see me.
"Hey Daniel, how's it going? It's been what...ten years since we've seen you?" Grayson asks.
"I'm fine, and yes Mr. Sarcastic it has been ten years. L.O.L."
"What's with the text talk?"
"I don't know. I'm bored. And somewhat tired. I think I'll go upstairs and take a nap."
"But don't you want to open your mail?" Chandler wonders.
"Mail? What mail? I never get mail. Unless it's fan mail."
Grayson handed me my mail and for some reason he smiled brightly at me.
"Just open up this envelope."
I took the envelope from Grayson and instantly opened it. When I saw what was inside, I was so excited I just started dancing and singing.
"Hallelujah." Over and over.
"Geez dude, calm down."
"Sorry Chandler, you'll have to speak up."
When I saw Chandler pull out a megaphone from the closet I stopped.
"Damn dude, I didn't expect you to go for a megaphone."
"You wanted me to speak up didn't you? So instead of yelling, I thought I'd use a megaphone."
"Lame!!!"
"Yeah I agree, that joke was lame. Chandler just ruins everything, doesn't he? Fucking asshole!"
"Hey! That's my brother you're speaking about!"
"Your point?"
"Geez Daniel, when did you turn into such a jerk? Where's the Daniel that we all loved?"
"Right here obviously."
"No. You're not the Daniel we knew. You're a total stranger."
"Fuck you Grayson! You ungrateful son of a bitch!"
"I don't understand, you came home happy, opened up your mail and pretty much jumped off the walls. Now you're being a jerk. What the hell happened?" Grayson states.
"I was just pretending to be happy. On my way home I ran into some trouble."
"What happened?" Chandler wonders.
"I was kidnapped and then mugged by two black guys. As you can tell I have a huge blood stain on both sleeves."
"My ID is missing, my credit card is missing, thankfully I cancelled it. I'm so lucky that I left my social insurance card and medical card here at home. Thankfully I didn't have any money except chump change. I was lucky enough to suture up my reopened cuts from before and the three new ones."
"Is that why you were walking all over the place? Sneaking against the closet wall, and everything else that you did to conceal those stains?"
"Yes, it is Chandler. If you saw them immediately you would've assumed that I started cutting again and would put me through therapy."
"Have you?"
"No. I haven't Chandler, not since that last time."
"Good. Did you at least call the police?"
"Of course I did. Those bastards messed with the wrong person."
"Did you fight back at least?"
"Let's just say that they'll probably be using a wheelchair for the rest of their lives."
"And they still got away with your wallet? No one stopped them?"
"We were basically in the field where I went to end my life. How was anyone going to help me? Believe me after they were finished, I wanted to climb up the same tree as last time and end it, but I didn't."
"What stopped you?"
"The picture that you gave me and all of the other pictures that I have on my phone to remind me of all of the good times I've had in my life."
"Why didn't you do that in the past?"
"Because Grayson...because I was too ashamed and depressed at the time. I'm a fucking jerk! I'm sorry guys."
"It's all right Daniel, we forgive you. Right Chandler?"
"Of course."

Tomorrow...
"Are you excited for today Daniel?"
"I'm very excited mom."
"We'll grab breakfast on the way to your audition, come on."

On the road...
"So what are you going to do for your audition, Daniel? Sing? Dance? Comedy? Magic?" Grayson wonders.
"I think I'm going to sing."
"Is that why you brought a guitar with you?"
"No. I just brought it so I could freestyle when I get bored."
"You're not going to play it along with your song?"
"I am, I just have to find the right melody. I'm very close to finding it. If there's enough room I could play it for you."
"Sure. We'd love to hear it!" Mrs. Riggs implies.

4 minutes later...
"Well? What did you think?"
"You're going to blow the judges away, that's for sure."
"You really think so Chan?"
"I do."
"So do I."
"And we do as well." Mr. Riggs declares.
"Thanks guys, but I'm a terrible singer."
"No, you're not. I bet your girlfriend told you this a million times, but you have one hell of an angelic voice."
"Thanks Grayson."
"Break a leg and don't forget to have fun."
"We're not there yet Grayson, but thanks again, and I always have fun."
"Are you nervous?"
"Of course I'm nervous. This is my first time on America's Got Talent, and I want to make a good first impression, and maybe even inspire others. Hopefully you know what I mean."
"Don't worry Daniel, we know what you mean."

Audition time...
I took a few deep breaths and then headed onto the stage.
Here goes. My first time on AGT, let's hope that I don't blow it.
"Well, well, well, someone already has a ton of fan girls cheering for him." Mel exclaims.
"Probably because I'm a character on The Walking Dead."
"So, how many girls run after you everyday?" Heidi asks.
"It depends on the day and my location."
"What's your name?" Simon wonders.
"Daniel-Nicholas Beliveau, I'm sixteen years old, and I'm from Atlanta, Georgia."
"And what will you be doing for us today?" Simon queries.
"Singing an original song."
"What's your song about?" Simon wonders.
"It's about me and all the hardships I've been through."
"Good luck Daniel." Simon announces.
"Thank you."
I started playing the melody on my guitar, took a deep breath and then started singing.
"🎵You loved me, and I loved you. You showed me the light that dwells deep inside of me, wrapping me tight in your arms to shield me from any harm that would come my way. Oh, mom I should've been the one shielding you, but now you're gone and I cried out to you, hoping that you'd come back, but now I know that you're just a star in the night sky. Oh Hazel--🎵"
Gunshots were being fired and obviously people were screaming. The gunshots were getting closer and closer to the stage, then I saw Merrick Hanna run out onto the stage with four men equipped with assault rifles.
"You four made a horrible mistake by coming here and ruining not just my audition, but the other contestants that haven't gone yet."
"Dude, you don't stand a chance against them. Let security handle this."
I noticed that one of them pulled out a pistol aimed it directly at Merrick and pulled the trigger. I stood in front of Merrick and took the bullet for him. I fell backwards, causing me and Merrick to fall onto the ground.
"Sorry about that Merrick."
"It's all right."
I stood back up, and helped Merrick up as well. Even though Merrick and I were being called out to, I just stayed were I was.
"Big mistake!"
I ran towards the four equipped men, who started firing at me, I managed to stay out of the way mostly every bullet.
Once I was close enough I kicked the assault rifles out of their grasp and then unleashed my fury.
Punches and knee jabs were exchanged left and right, but I managed to block every punch thrown at me, even all the knee jabs were blocked.

6 minutes later...
I was panting like crazy and all four men were knocked out. Security came over and handcuffed all four of them, they even handcuffed me.
I managed to escape them in thirty seconds and return to the microphone.
"I'm not the bad guy here, those four are. And I would never put everyone in here in danger. I care about everyone and their lives matter more to me than my life does."
Everyone started clapping for me, they even gave me a standing ovation. Unfortunately since what transpired here all auditions have been cancelled until further notice.
Merrick ran up to and just looked at me.
"You took a bullet for me and then defeated four men equipped with assault rifles, are you even human?"
"Yes I am human."
"So, why'd you take the bullet for me?"
"Because you just made the list of people who inspire me. And because your family and friends need you. You truly are an inspiration Merrick, not just to me, but to everyone here in attendance today and to everyone watching at home."
"Daniel, what you just did to those four men was impressive. A teenager like yourself taking on four grown men was incredible, and the way you shielded Merrick, I'm speechless."
"I know that it was absolutely stupid, but I just did what had to be done. I didn't want anyone to get hurt or anyone else."
"I don't understand, you came up here started playing the guitar and singing beautifully, and then you practically turned into the Hulk, where did all of that anger come from?" Mel wonders.
"Past experiences of people who really pissed me off and from the people who mugged me yesterday."
"You certainly calm down quickly, if I were you, I'd still be mad and possibly throw a few things around."
"It may not look like it Howie, but I'm still aggravated."
I could see the judges talking to each other and I was just assuming that they were discussing if they should vote for me or not.
"Daniel, there is no doubt in my mind that you are one talented individual and the other judges and I have decided......"
Simon reached over, pressed the gold buzzer, and in that very moment I passed out.