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Here we go again - Julie and the Phantoms - chapter 2

Pairing: Raven (OC) x Reggie

Summary: Raven is living her usual witchy/ghostly live until she meets someone she thought she had lost forever. Can she help her long lost friends and how will they react to her origin?

A/n: So here is the second chapter... I hope you like it and please tell me what you think off it. Thanks to everybody who read the first part and thank you guys so much for commenting and reblogging.

Prologue and chapter 1 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 (final chapter)

Chapter 2

flashback to 1994

"Come on Reggie.", Luke called out for his friend, "I thought you liked country music." Reggie rolled his eyes but followed his three friends into the illuminated pavilion. The boys of Sunset Curve were on a little trip to check out possible locations to play at and tonight their path had led them to a country club. The posters of the club had informed the band that country wasn't their only genre so the boys had decided to give it a chance. Reggie beamed with excitement expecting a night full of good music and fun with his friends. Luke and Bobby weren't that happy about the music genre and Alex was content with spending time with his bandmates. The boys had purposely chosen an open mic evening to get a look at the club's usual guests on their stage.

Inside, the pavilion was packed with people and imported country music played. Everybody seemed to be enjoying the evening so far and the boys instantly got captured by the atmosphere. Luke and Alex went to the bar to get some drinks whilst Bobby and Reggie made sure to get some good spots. When Alex and Luke came back carrying cans of coke, a man in his sixties entered the stage. He wore cowboy boots, flared jeans and a bandana, his long hair streaming out under it. Taking the microphone he flashed a bright smile towards the crowd and said: "Welcome all you lovely people at the country-barn. I proudly present to you our first guest of this evening: the wonderfully talented Sarah Jones with her version of 'Little Ol' Cowgirl' by The Dixie Chicks. Go ahead, girl!" Sarah did a great performance which was followed by other great cover songs and original ones. Reggie was astonished when a boy around his age performed Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash and Me & Paul by Willie Nelson, but all of the boys were blown away when a girl not older than 18 years stepped onto the stage. She stood out against the country fans just because of her outfit. Her black ripped jeans and lose tank top provided her Luke's unquestioned sympathy. She had tied a washed-out plaid around her waist and was taking off her black leather jacket as she neared the mic. "Hey, I hope everybody is having a good time.", the girl began. The crowd responded with applause and cheers. "For those who don't come here often, I'm Rav and I'm here to throw a little bit of Rock into this Countrymix - so buckle up your belts and prepare for some noise" Cheers were heard again and then the background music started. The sound of a solo guitar ripped thru the speakers, followed by the sound of sirens and then a fast drumbeat joined in. The girl on the stage tapped her foot to the music and when she started to sing everybody was shocked, at least those who didn't know her. "Welcome to the jungle. We've got fun 'n' games. We got everything you want..." Bobby looked at his friends with wide eyes and shouted above the music: "She really is singing Guns and Roses' 'Welcome to the jungle" Rav had such an energy that the whole room was dancing and singing with her just after the first refrain. Her second song had a similar effect and gained her even more respect from Luke. Totally engaged in her performance of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana the girl didn't notice one of the chains she had clipped to her jeans falling off and into the crowd. Who did notice this was Reggie. He saw the metal accessory flying from the stage and landing not far from him. The boy went down and secured the little chain in his pocket before going back to dancing with his friends. As the night was nearing its end and the last performer had left the stage the bandmembers of Sunset Curve agreed in three things: this evening was amazing, they would definitely come back some time and they wanted to play at the country club. Due to his exitement, Reggie nearly forgot the chain in his pocket. Excusing himself to his friends the boy went to search Ray. Luckily he did actually found her. She was talking to the barmaid just outside the club. "Hey.", Reggie approached the two, "Rav right? You lost one of your chains during your performance, which was awesome I may add." Rav turned around to the boy who did indeed held one of her accessories in his hand. "Oh thank you so much.", she beamed and directly attached it back to her jeans, "I'm glad you enjoyed it." "Raven here comes along once a month to honour us with her presence and everybody loves her.", the barmaid complimented the girl who blushed and muttered a 'thank's' before turning back to Reggie. "I'm Raven if you missed it. And this is Linda", the girl said smiling and reaching out to Reggie. He shook her hand and introduced himself. "What brings you here?", the barmaid, Linda questioned the boy. Reggie was starting to answer in the same moment as his friends stumbled thru the door laughing at something Alex had said. Reggie gestured to the three boys and explained: "My bandmates and I are looking for spots to perform at. And I think we might try it here too." Before one of the girls could reply Luke had spotted his friend. After noticing Rav too he immediately came over and showered her with compliments regarding her outfit and music choices. Raven was so stunned by this attack that she stood there like she was frozen. This made Linda break out into a fit of laughter. Raven joined in after she had gathered herself again and had thrown a closer look at Luke. "I can see we have quite the same taste cloth-wise.", Raven commented pointing at Lukes shirt, that happened to look exactly like hers the only difference being the band logo on the front. Luke wore a Metallica shirt and Rav had put on her Nirvana top. "Do you guys plan on staying in the city?", Raven thru in. "Actually we are.", Alex agreed, "We still have a few clubs to visit." "That's great.", the girl retorted, "I'm staying here for the next two weeks. If you want I can show you around." Bobby nodded enthusiastically: "What an amazing idea." His bandmates agreed with him and the adolescents fixed a date for the following day. The boys of Sunset Curve and Raven spent a great week together. Besides visiting clubs, diners and record shops the five got to know each other and became friends really quick. Raven even became the first person Alex did officially come out to beside his parents. Raven had dragged her new friends to a karaoke bar where Luke showed his dramatic side performing 'November Rain' by Guns and Roses and Reggie took the opportunity to finally sing some country. Bobby chose not to step a foot on to the stage but rather enjoying the show and cheering on his friends. The evening was nearing its end as Raven followed a spontaneous thought, grabbed Alex' hand and pulled him towards the stage. Totally thrown off the boy followed her, took a microphone and found himself next to the grinning girl on the stage. Everybody recognized the song in an instance as it started playing. Alex' eyes grew wide in surprise and after a look at Raven who was smiling encouragingly at him - in excitement. The two teenagers delivered an electrifying performance of ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' and the crowd went wild, Reggie, Luke and Bobby screaming enthusiastically. The three boys welcomed their fourth bandmember back from the stage with laughter and hugs. On their walk back to the van Alex dropped back and Raven followed his actions. With fear but also hope in his eyes the boy told Ray that he liked boys. The girl instantly pulled him into a bone-crushing hug, assuring him her complete support and how proud she was of him telling her. It turned out that Raven was travelling around too and the boys were quick to invite her onto their tour. The girl turned into some kind of manager for the band or the mum-friend - even though Alex still was the cautious one. Rav had her special bond to each of the boys. Luke and she exchanged clothes so often that Bobby suggested they should simply share a closet, which they instantly did. "Hey Luke, have you seen my red top?", Raven shouted one morning after they all had visited a rather boring club. "You mean this one?", Luke questioned pulling at the shirt he was wearing. The girl let out a desperate sigh and chose one of Luke's grey tops with an ACDC print instead. When the two joined their friends for breakfast Alex pointed at them with his knife and stated: "I'm not okay with this, it's weird." Luke and Raven thru their friend their best evil grins and sat down. "I agree with Alex.", Reggie said, "It really is strange." Raven looked at Reggie and retorted: "I see it like this Reg, me and Luke sharing clothes means less money we have to spend on them which equals more for food. And having more money left for food is never a bad thing." As to confirm her statement she shovelled a spoon full of cereal into her mouth. "But if you want I would gladly borrow one of those leather jackets of yours. They are drop-dead gorgeous.", the girl added, making Reggie blush a little. Raven and Bobby bonded over their fascination regarding the music industry and how stars became stars. They would sit hours into the night discussing the newest hits in the radio and why it was exactly those songs or these artists. But more than with Bobby, Luke or even Alex Raven spend her time with Reggie. The two could come up with the dumbest ideas and theories, most of them being connected to food in one way or another. Raven and Reggie or as their friends liked to call them R-square, not only produced odd conversations but complimented each other creativity wise. I big part was their shared love for country music but the band could be sure that after an afternoon of R-square going into a huddle there would either be a killer bassline or some great lyrics at the end of it. The success of Sunset Curve peaked when the band got the chance to perform at the Orpheum. Whilst the boys were rushing around and trying to get as much attention as possible Raven gave her best to stay hidden behind the scenes. She helped the boys in her own way, talking them down when they got too hectic, making sure they didn't forget their equipment and organizing their stuff. As the band had it's soundcheck Rav was standing next to the tech girl giving her friends thumbs up and congratulating them afterwards for their energy on stage and assuring everybody that this night would be special. She went to do the last check-up as Luke, Reggie and Alex were looking for something to eat and Bobby was trying to flirt with the tech girl. None of them had a clue that this night would indeed be a special one but not in a good way. Tags: @issaxcharlie @ichundjulia

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