Chapter 1
Testing....1....2....3.....
As a technician tapped the microphone for the 100th time or at least, that's how it felt to Prinxe, who was notoriously known for being impatient, the technician was checking for any sound defects. Prinxe was slumped across a velvet sofa, a prop for their stage performance. They were performing in Hong Kong tonight, they were doing their final rehearsal before dinner and then preparation for their show. Valentino was sat across from Prinxe, he was reading a magazine, he had closed his eyes briefly wanting a quick nap before their final rehearsal. He had felt exhausted, he didn't know if it was a sign of old age or he was unfit.
"I can't believe time passed so quickly," Grace said, she was making notes (as she always did especially back in their Indie days).
"Yeah, 10 years just like that," Carter said snapping his fingers to indicate that time had passed in a blink of an eye.
"Well, we are promoting our fifth studio album" Prinxe chimed in.
The band were doing their annual tour which was always held at around winter time, despite protests from Grace, as all the other three members favoured winter over summer. However, this time around, they were promoting their fifth album "Unicorn Acid". An album that comprised elements of dance, heavy metal and house music into it. The theme of the album was take the audience onto a fantasy, acid trip without the use of drugs, as there mantra was "a rock band that is rated PG".
Carter sipped on his fifth cup of coffee, however his expression still remained somewhat sleepy and out of it. Prinxe always wondered if Carter ever felt awake during day time, she secretly thought he was a vampire in disguise.
"Right, ladies and gentlemen please return to the stage to practise once more," their manager Jackson instructed.
The four members reattached their microphones, and walked towards the stage. The stage had a long platform that ran across half the stage with a large podium in the middle of the audience. It was going to be wild, whenever Valentino, Carter and Grace would be standing there, they would be dealing with fans throwing themselves literally at them. Punk That Dinosaur's fans were known for being crazy, some fans would even climb up onto the stage in hopes of hugging the band members. Security would be tight tonight.
Prinxe sat down by her drum set, she picked up the two drum sticks, there were covered in suede, this was to protect her hands from blistering. She put her ear phones in, and as the first track started playing, the electronic music rung threw her ears and she tilted her head back and raised her arms up as she was getting ready to hit that first beat.
As soon as the drums started, Grace and Carter knew it was their time, in sync to harmonise with the drums, the two of them head banged simultaneously as they played alongside the songs. Sweat pouring down their faces. Valentino picked up the microphone held it to his soft lips and he started singing, Valentino had a very distinctive deep bass to his voice, he was able to jump octaves smoothly meaning that their songs were very hard to sing.
That night they would be playing a total of 15 songs including their past hits "Tooth Decay", "Moments of Blood", "Sharing Needles", "Drug Addict", "Dancer Boy" and "Lost for You" compiled with their new songs "Unicorn Acid", "Days of Psychedelia" and "V for Versace" amongst others. Between their songs, the members would chat with the audience and also display some of their unique talents.
Valentino would be dancing ballet during his solo, his ballet costume was especially created by Prada for him, it was black with thousands of Swarovski crystals adorning the bodice, the tutu had chains and leather attached onto it. His shoes also black would match with the rock theme, he was dancing to the Sugar Plum Fairy, a classic ballet dance, a rock version of course.
Meanwhile, Prinxe would be parading her new collection of costumes, she always made a collection of costumes that were sold at their concert. There were only ever 100 pieces of each garment ever made, she would make a floor length "cape" (coat), a t-shirt and skirt which was usually compiled of ten layers of material usually netting but at times silk and velvet were used too. They were never reproduced and therefore, a rarity and a must-have amongst die-hard fans. Following the trippy theme of the concert, the clothes used tie-dye colours, chains and had patches sewn all on all over the clothes.
As for Carter and Grace this was usually their cue to retreat backstage and take a break, they would usually help to set out the costumes for when Valentino and Prinxe had finished and for them to change into. Carter also like to sleep during these parts and Grace would monitor the performances of her two band members to see where they could improve for next time.
As the curtain drew up, the band members hearts were beating, time to shine........
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