chapter one: the end of Death

(the song is Call You Out by Flyleaf.)

(A/n: I'm sorry if the translation isn't correct.)

(Rory POV)

it was the last show for the Death Tour. A tour of our most recent album, The Great Death. an album with 12 tracks and hits like call you out, set me on fire, and Sorrow. we started this tour a month after our album released this year. it was normal since we have been busy since debut basically. we've released three albums and five singles in just over a year. Just before the show me and Riley where out and about in Germany since we were doing a Europe tour. Me and my Twin needed to go and do an interview for a German radio show. thankfully, our mother taught me and my sister different languages growing up since the family was full of musicians. Riley was more fluent in Spanish, French, and Russian. I was more fluent in German, Spanish, and surprisingly enough Japanese. right now me and her where at this café. it was small and almost empty. there where a few fans there but they kept there distance since the security was there. Of course Riley didn't care she took autographs and photos. I did the same, I didn't mind the attention. it was refreshing though since they weren't crowding us like usual. our manager ordered drinks while we did our thing. amongst the small crowd there was a little girl looked no older than 7. she smiled brightly showing me and Riley her shirt since her and her parents were going to the show. "Oh, wie süß!"(oh, how cute!) I spoke in German. the girl giggled as me and Riley kneeled as her Mother took a photo of us on each side of the girl, smiling. I hugged the girl as I walked up to another fan just than on the tv in the café it showed a German band of kids our ages. I turned to the tv from the sudden sound. "Wer sind Sie?" (who are they?) I asked a fan as I signed her arm. "Das ist Tokio Hotel. das lied ist Schrei." (That's Tokio Hotel. the song is Schrei.) she answered as I nodded. she was the last fan. I turned to the tv watching it playing with my lip piercing with my teeth. Riley stood next to me also watching the tv. "their attractive." she poke in English. "they're good." I corrected rolling my eyes. "oh come on. I know you would either like the guitarist or bassists." she said as our Manager, Alohi, handed our coffees. Alohi was a Hawaiian woman that moved to America when taking college. she was kinda like our second mom. "you think of a collaboration?" Riley asked. I thought for a moment. I was always the one that made creative decisions. "what about a collab tour after our new album release.  we're gonna release it a month or two after this tour anyway." I said as Riley nodded in understanding. we never really took breaks. us traveling for tours was like our vacations, so we like recording as we went on tour. it was known everywhere so it wasn't like a secret or anything. "we'd have to talk to the others about it." Riley said as we went back to the car. 

we walked into the radio studio and was greeted by the host. he was in his mid thirties by the looks of it. once briefing us on what was going to happen we sat across from him with headphones on and a mic between the both of us. "we are on air." Alohi said as we nodded and looked at the man. "Hallo und willkommen zur Sendung. Heute haben wir alle Mintz' Zwillinge, Rory und Riley Mintz alle!" (Hello and welcome to the show. Today we all have Mintz's twins, Rory and Riley Mintz everybody!) the man spoke. "Hallo." (hello) we said in unison. "wie geht es euch beiden?" (how are you two?) he asked. "müde. Ich brauche ein Nickerchen." (Tired. I need a nap) I answered as the man and Riley chuckled and I smiled. "Nun, wie wäre es, wenn wir uns an Ihrer Death-Tour beteiligen würden?"(well, how about we get into your Death tour?) he asked pausing looking down at his question sheet. "Ich verstehe, dass heute die letzte Show ist, richtig?" (I understand that today is the last show, correct?) he asked. "Ja." (yeah.) Riley answered nodding as well. "Ich muss fragen. Ist es emotional für dich und deine Band?" (I have to ask. is it emotional for you and your band?) he asked. "Nein, das war schon immer so." (no, it's always been like this.) Riley answered as the man nodded. "Das ist eine andere Sache, die ich fragen wollte. Ich verstehe, dass ihr Mädels zukünftige Alben schreibt und auf Tour aufnehmt? Also, was können wir von dem neuen Album oder Projekt erwarten?"  (that's another thing a wanted to ask. I understand that you girls write future albums and record on tour? so, what should we expect from the new album or project?) he asked as I thought deeply. the next album is more different, it was more gruesome. "Vom Stil her wird es etwas anders sein. Ich hoffe auch auf eine Art Zusammenarbeit." (it is going to be a bit different in terms of style. I also hope to do some kind of collaboration.) I answered as the man looked focused on my words. "Zusammenarbeit? Können wir wissen, mit wem?" ( Cooperation? Can we know with who?) he asked as I huffed a laugh. "es wurde nicht genehmigt. Außerdem denke ich, dass das bis nach dem neuen Album eine Überraschung bleiben sollte." (it hasn't been approved. besides I think that should stay a surprise till after the new album.) I answered as the man smiled and Riley laughed as the audiences reaction of playful disappointment. "Ok, wie wäre es, wenn wir uns einer Fanfrage zuwenden und dann sind wir fertig?" (ok, well how about we move onto a fan question and then we'll be done?) he said as we nodded. "Ein Fan namens Madison fragt, ob eines der Mitglieder zusammen ist und wenn nicht, welcher Typ wäre Ihr idealer Typ?" (a fan named, Madison, asks if any of the members are dating and if not what is your ideal type?) he askes as I laughed from the questioned. it was a frequent asked question but never do answer it. "Keines der Mitglieder ist mit irgendjemandem zusammen." (none of the members are dating anybody.) I answered as I looked at Riley. she's the hopeless romantic, she'll talk about her type anyday and anytime. "Ich habe nicht wirklich einen Typ. Ich will nur, dass er mich richtig behandelt." (I don't really have a type. I just want him to treat me right.) she answered flustered as I smiled. "und du, Rory?" (and you, Rory?) he asked. "ICH-""böse Jungs"(I)(Bad boys) Riley answered before me as I rolled my eyes and the studio laughed. "den Mund halten. Sie sind attraktiv, aber ich bin im Moment nicht auf Verabredungen." (shut up. they're attractive but I'm not into dating right now.) I answered honestly as I shook my head.

me and the other band members where at rehearsals and sound checks. while the tech crew worked they're magic me and the other girls basically sat in a circle. we were bored so we started playing uno. which was a bad idea. "I DON"T HAVE A GOD DAMN GREEN! SWITCH COLORS, YOU BITCH!" Jara screamed at Rain who just smirked and picked green again. for the fourth time. Jara was fuming. "hey I-" "WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK, RAIN!" Jara yelled as Blair put down a green and Riley laughed. I rolled my eyes from the interruption. "Ok, before we continue. I have a question?" I asked as they all looked at me with different expressions. except Riley, she knew. "Do you think we should do a collab tour next time?" I asked as everyone switched to a more comfortable positions. "sure. what band do you have in mind?" Rain asked. "I don't know about them that well I just found out about them this morning, but a band from here called Tokio Hotel." I answered as Blair nodded. "I know them. I like their music. I'm cool with it." She said as Jara pulled a green card finally and put it down with a sigh. "sure why not." Rain agreed as Riley and Jara nodded. "k. I'll be back. no cheating." I said pointing at Blair who sat next to me and stuck her tongue at me. I walked backstage and found Alohi. "Alohi." I caught her attention. "can I ask something?" I asked as she nodded. "is their a way for a collaboration tour with the German band Tokio Hotel after our next album?" I asked. "that's last minute." She said. "I know but I think it's a good move. business wise." I said as she thought looking down before looking back up. "I'll see what I can do." she said as I nodded and went on to the band.

I was backstage hooking my ear piece up. we were all in the dressing room getting ready for the show, already her the screams and chanting's of fans. I was wearing the usual concert attire. usually a black body suit a leather jacket with our logo and some converse. I had my hair in two long braids. Riley had one long braid. Rain was sitting in hair chair drumming against the table and a hairdresser puts her hair in a high messy bun. Blair and Jara were preparing their guitars. Alohi walked in with a smile on her face and gathered us. "so, I made a few calls about a tour with Tokio Hotel from both companies and they have a agreed to have meetings with both management and bands. and to introduce the boys to you all, we invited them here to watch you all perform. their walking in right now." Alohi explained as we looked both shocked and excited. "we won't have time to talk to them now do we?" Jara asked. "no, you will after." Alohi answered as a crew member says it was ready.

~how can you act like you know~

~when all you know is to lie~

~another truth to expose~

~freedom will catch up and rise~

~We find this truth~

~We fight, you lose~

~Your time's up now~

~that's enough now~

~shut up, get out~

~truth called you out~

~I know this language of yours~

~I used to speak it so well~

~a fire meant to be pure~

~is not a fire of hell~

~it is written long before you~

~your time's up now~

~that's enough now~

~ shut up, get out~

~truth called you out~

~ I hear your claims~

~and I know your name~

~I hear your claims~

~I know your name~

~Liar~

~Liar~

~your time's up now~ 

~that's enough now~

~shut up, get out~

~truth called you out~

~your time's up now~

~that's enough now~

~shut up, get out~

~truth called you out~

I sung the last song "call you out" and ended the show. it lasted 2 hours and was now almost midnight. me and the girls walked off the large stage and we were led to the dressing rooms. we changed before Alohi walked in saying the Tokio Hotel boys were coming. I sat in my chair tired. Jara was a fan of the band. Blair just listened to the music. knew very little about the band. Riley learned their names and listened to a few songs during sound check. there was Bill and Tom (Kaulitz twins), Georg, and Gustav. I only knew names and like three songs. I was so tired I didn't really care. but I did want to meet the boys, they piqued my interest. Alohi walked in with the boys who looked nervous and excited. I stood up almost regretting it from my sore legs. "Hello." the boy who I'm pretty sure was Bill spoke smiling at me. he spoke English which I am thankful for. "Hi, Bill right. sorry, I'm still getting used to names." I said as he laughed and nodded. "ja, that's Tom, Gustav, and Georg." he said pointing to the other boys who also shook my hand. the other girls did the same. Jara was smiling the entire time. especially when meeting Georg. "I heard you wanted a tour with us?" Gustav said smiling, still looking as if he couldn't believe it. "yes, we liked your music and are a fan of your work. also we were in town so, better do it now than later on." Riley said smiling. "when do you plan on doing the tour?" Tom asked. " a few months after our newer album releases. the release is in two months so, probably five or six months from now." I explained. 

(A/N: I don't own any of the lyrics of the song. all credits go to Flyleaf.)

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