Legendary Child

Backstage

Soph's POV

After the festival, whilst everyone was heading to the train station, Amy and I walked to the backstage area.

I walked up to the the security guy and said, "Steven invited me and my friend backstage."

"Yeah, he told me and you girls fit the description. Just go straight down the corridor and you'll come across the lounge area. The bands' dressing rooms will be around there, it will say their names on the doors.

"Thank you." I replied as we walked through, me and Amy giving each other the biggest smiles possible.

We walked through the corridor for what felt like hours, but was only seconds, before coming across the lounge area. The band were all there, as was Richie. I was really surprised, they were all already showered.

"Yes?" Richie asked me, as the rest of the band looked at us.

"Holy shit." Was all I could say.

Steven laughed and came up to me, putting his arm round my waist he led me to the others.

"Guys, this is..." He paused. "That's where you say your name." He whispered, laughing.

"Err..Soph." I stated. "Oh, and this is my friend, Amy."

"Come sit girls." Steven chuckled.

He guided me to the sofa and Amy followed. I decided to snap out of being nervous and to just enjoy myself.

"Girls, this is.." He began, but I interrupted him.

"Can I try?" I asked, smiling.

"Sure, honey." He winked.

I pointed to them as I said their names, "Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Richie Sambora. I'm a huge fan of both bands - Aerosmith and Bon Jovi.

"Cool, baby." Richie replied.

"Steven's got taste." Tom winked.

Steven tightened his grip around my waist, protectively. "Seen as you know our surnames, what are yours?" Joey asked.

"Mine's Perry." I replied.

"And mine's Jones." Amy added.

"Nice surname." Joe smirked to me. I giggled. He was looking at me strangely, as if he was trying to figure me out. I guess I was looking the same way back at him, he just seemed so familiar. He looked quite a bit like me. My hair was dark like his and my skin tanned like his. My dark hair and skin is from my Dad as my Mum is blonde and fairly pale. However, I have my Mum's striking blue eyes, which are piercing against my dark complexion.

Joe actually looked a lot like me. It was very creepy.

"I've got to go now guys, Orianthi will be waiting. It was nice catching up with you guys and meeting you girls." Richie said. We all said our goodbyes and he left.

"So, how long are you guys gonna be in England for?" Amy asked.

"We're flying back to LA tomorrow actually." Steven replied, looking a bit upset.

"Oh, cool, I was planning on going to LA tomorrow." I said, gleefully.

"On holiday?" Brad asked.

"No, I'm moving there." I replied.

Steven started smiling now, he had such a cute smile. I cuddled up closer to him.

"Why?" Brad asked again, intrigued.

"Oh, I dunno, why not I guess." I began. "Oh, to hell with it, you guys are my idols, I might as well tell you." I took a deep breath and continued, "I have no Dad, I don't know who he is or if he even knows who I am. All I know is his last name's Perry. By giving birth to me I effectively ruined my Mum's life. She's severely depressed, an alcoholic, addicted to drugs and smoking. I never see her anymore 'cause she's either out doing these things or passed out at home. I met this guy at uni and he made me happy for a bit but now he abuses me." I paused, showing them some of my scars and bruises. They all gasped. "He also mentally abuses me and rapes me. I've tried to leave him but then he just does it worse. All I've got going for me here is music and Amy, I really need a new life. I'll miss Amy so much but I need this fresh start. I also figured that I could try and find my Dad once I've escaped it all."

I'd never told anyone that much before (except Amy.) They were all shocked and horrified.

"That's horrible." Steven finally said, rubbing my back.

"I agree, but may I just ask what your Mum's name is?" Joe asked, going pale.

"Roxane Simmons." I replied, questioning why he wanted to know.

Joe turned completely pale and got up, running to his dressing room. We all got up and followed him, finding him crouching over the toilet bowl, being sick.

Joe's POV

I knew this girl looked familiar when I saw her and I noticed that she looked similar to me. Yeah, I was suspicious but I'd never have thought that... . Wow, I can't believe it. I just can't believe it.