Chapter 27 - Rock and Roll (1/2)

Plate after plate of food were continually brought out to Gray and Geoff, one could even see dollar signs flashing in Roxy's eyes with each plate they ordered. Normally Gray and Geoff are more frugal than this, but this was the first time they've ever been able to look at a menu and not worry about the price since they've grown up. The other tables were slightly appalled at the amount of food being wasted by the two but what started out as disgust turned into amazement as the two continued to eat more than what should've been humanly possible.

Suddenly the lights dimmed and a voice sounded out over the speakers.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Tonight we are pleased to welcome the esteemed Miss Maven! Huge round of applause for tonight's headliner!"

Gray and Geoff heard thunderous applause and even some cat calls, looking around they noticed finally that the main room gradually became packed while they were stuffing their faces with food. The lights went completely out and then a single spotlight aimed at the right side of the stage. Heels could be heard clicking on the floor until a woman in an evening gown finally came through the curtain and into the spotlight.

A beautiful woman around 30 with short black hair tied up gently walked gracefully into the spotlight, she wore a soft pink evening gown that was exquisite. The dress was a long sleeveless gown with floral lace applique embellishment and side draped ruffles. The floral lace applique embellishment continues down the fluted skirt ending with a sweeping train. With her soft white skin exposed near her neck and arms, her makeup accentuated her natural beauty even more. The Bateau neckline covered her up to her neck, but the mesh exposed an ample bosom that would leave many women jealous. Gray and Geoff both thought that this woman could easily get any man to die for her if she wanted them too.

As the woman stepped onto the stage, a playful smile appeared on her lips as she scanned the crowd. The crowd went silent as she started to say "All of you, welcome... I truly feel blessed to have so many fans, I hope all of you continue to support me!"

Gray and Geoff, while both of them were enamored by her beauty, they thought the opening statement seemed a little generic and was a little disappointed. Miss Maven reached out and touched the microphone stand, running her fingers up and down it seductively before finally taking the microphone off of it and bringing it up to her mouth.

The crowd went completely silent as a bewitching voice came from Miss Maven.

"Can you hear my song of yearning...

Can you see my passion burning...

I need a hero to save me...

Please hero set me freeeeee!"

As the last word 'free' was stretched out by Miss Maven, the background music started to kick in and pick up with a heavy bass guitar beat the got louder. As Miss Maven stretched out the word 'free' her hand looked like she was reaching up and out to something or someone, a small trigger appeared in her hand which she immediately pressed. The curtain was burned away revealing a full rock band as Miss Maven's dress became engulfed in flames and burned to ashes immediately revealing her outfit under that was a tight black leather sleeveless vest with leather pants and black leather boots. She reached up and unfastened her hair and let it flow naturally showing her as a completely different type of beauty.

"Welcome to the nightmare!" Miss Maven screamed as her band started their opening number.

Both Gray and Geoff had food hanging from their mouths as they were not expecting that at all but judging from the crowds screaming and cheering they were totally expecting something like this. Still, Gray and Geoff swallowed their food and stood up with everyone else getting in to it. The other girls in the side rooms came out and started jumping to the beat with the crowd. The tables and chairs were getting in everyone's way so the chairs were starting to get thrown to the sides while the tables were drawn down into the floor and then covered by a steel hatch of sorts even if the tables still had food on them.

Once the tables and chairs were removed, the crowd started to push towards the stage while Miss Maven and her band continued to rock.

"Running through a city that never sleeps

searching for my one 'n only salvation.

The night burns on when I reach you

My only escape is your touch

Keep me warm

You're my fire

Let me burn

With desire

I want to let it burn let it all burn!

Burn it up burn it up

Burn my body for yooouuu!

Burning it for yoooouuu!

BURN BURN BURNING FOR YOU!"