Highs and lows [Imagine Dragons Fanfic]

Publicity

Ben:

At first, I was thinking that my idea is stupid. But no one came up with a better one, I guess that's the reason I even told the guys about. And they were keen on it. Even though, I personally don't think it's the best idea we've ever had, but who cares. I just hope that it will work out.

As soon as we meet Mac again, we tell him about our plan. Luckily we are not that late and we don't have to run through the whole airport. Instead, we can just walk in a fast tempo and talk in the meantime.

"Do you really want to do this? You have to be sure. If, and I'm saying if, we are allowed to do it, there is no way back.."  Mac says after hearing our idea and addresses Dan directly.

He shrugs his shoulders. "Yeah, or do you have a better idea?" Mac just shakes his head. "Okay, I'll try my best during the flight.."

Now we're standing backstage. We performed Believer just a few minutes ago and now we are waiting. Mac explained everything to the organiser, who understood us immediately. He just needed a few minutes and then he told us that we could have two minutes in the meantime.

I look at the others. Platz smiles at me, but he can't hide his nervousness. Dan is standing next to him, his eyes closed, probably trying not to have a panic attack. Wayne is also nervous and probably sorting out his thoughts.

I don't think, we've been that nervous for a long time. We're full of energy before shows, but right now, all of us are just tensed up, including me. Hopefully, the people will understand what we're trying to say, just like the organizor.

Mac picks up his phone and answers a call. "Hello? Yes..... Great, thank you very much, we really appreciate it..... I will, thanks again. Bye"

All eyes are on him as he opens is mouth: "He agreed to give you two minutes. You can stay backstage after your performance and he will arrange everything. He totally understood why you want to do it and wishes you good luck."

"And now we have something different for you. Today is a night of celebration, but for two minutes we need to have your full attention." Ludacris says. I look at the others. All of us know that he is talking about us.

I take a glance at Dan. His anxiety level is rising for sure and he looks paler than normal. "It's going to be okay." I state. He just nods.

"Many people have been thinking about bringing this up here, but no one could think of a better idea. So even though, we are here to celebrate, please listen to the words, we're going to hear any seconds and think about it."

"After he finished, we make our way to the stage. Today I'm the one leading the way, not Dan. Platz is right behind me, then Dan and Wayne next to each other. As I take the first step on the stage people start clapping.

But you can sense the curiosity and also the judgement. They're probably thinking, what we have to say, that's so important that we get to tell everyone right here and now. Ludacris hands me the microphone and softly pats me on my shoulder while nodding his head.

Since Dan still has a hard time speaking about it, we decided to split the story under the three of us. He can add something if he wants to, but he doesn't have to, I guess that's the best way to do it and then I start talking:

"Hey guys, we really don't want to take up too much time of yours, but it's something really important. We know that this is an award show and it should be happy, but we need to reach as many people as possible. Not just our fans, but also all the artists that we are friends of, because we honestly don't know what is going to happen, or if we could reach all of the people we ant to reach otherwise. So, you're probably wondering what this is all about. We don't want too dig to deep into it and I hope that you understand that."

I hand Platz the micro. 

"Dan grew up in a difficult situation. His mother died shortly after his birth and his father blamed him for his death. I guess you know where I am going. Sis father was physically abusing him, I'm not giving any more details because it's pretty bloody. When the three of us found out about it, we helped Dan and his father is in prison ever since. His last words at the trial were something like: I'm going to kill all of you. And he is about to leave prison in a few days."

He hands Wayne the mic and I take a glance at Dan. He looks okay, he has his arm around Wayne's shoulder, but he seems good. As good as you can look in such a situation, of course.

"So we're pretty concerned about what is going to happen. Of course, he could come out and do nothing. But there is also a chance that he want's to harm us in any way. It's hard for him to get near us and that's why we need everyone to please watch out for yourselves. I know, it sounds stupid, but we don't know what plans he has, we just want to make sure, everyone is prepared in case something is going to happen. Thank you."

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What do you guys think of Origins? For me, it's getting better every time I'm listening to it.