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Chapter 2 Competition

Tracey and Jayme wanted to talk about one of the scenes with Jacob. Jayme and Tracey were going to do something different. Jacob agreed to it just as long as they were sure it would impress the judges and they could pull it off in the short about of time. Jacob walked back over to Azhure. His brown eyes were soft and kind as well as proud and determined. So many emotions flooded his body and mind. Many were good but he worried about Azhure for the most part. She had been down lately.

“Azhure, come here a minute” Jacob called her over. She looked up and headed over to Jacob, her boyfriend. She wore Sagahoshi’s High School marching band uniform. She was drum-major along with Jacob and Ashley. SHS had a 100 piece band including guard. They were the best drum-majors. All 3 were best friends. The uniform was black and white spandex top. They wore black pants that had a white strip going down each leg. The shirts had white arms and 2 strips went across the chest. Their shakos(hats) were black with a gold chain for the normal marchers and a silver chain for the drum-majors. The drum-majors had their names on the back of their shirts. The 3 of them had 2 more years of being drum-major. Ashley had lined everybody up. They were just waiting for Azhure and Jacob. ‘They should be here by now. They have 2 minutes before I go get them.’ Ashley thought to herself.

back with Azhure and Jacob

“Azhure, I love you. You know that right. I’m always here for you.” “I know. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. I love you too with all my heart. Hey it’s time to compete. I promise I won’t let it get in my way of competing.” Azhure replied as she embraced Jacob and kissed him softly on his lips. “We need to go and win. Come on lets go yell our chant for everybody to hear. And beat some ass!”

Jacob and Azhure pulled apart and went back to the band. And they marched out onto the field. Before the announcer said anything…

Jacob, Azhure and Ashley yelled…

HOW ARE YOUR…

FEET! TOGETHER

STOMACH! IN

CHEST! OUT!

ELBOWS! FROZEN

HEAD! UP

EYES! WITH PRIDE

EYES!! WITH PRIDE!

EYES!!! WITH PRIDE!!!

The announcer announced the SHS for the competion,

“Jacob, Azhure, and Ashley! Is your band ready?!” The announcer’s voice boomed over the field.

The 3 drum-majors saluted with a new salute not done by any other band. After that they went to their podiums. Azhure in the center on the highest one. Jacob on the right and Ashley on the left. They directed the show. Each of the 3 drum-majors had solos. Ashley on clarinet, Jacob on trumpet, and Azhure on mellophone (marching French horn).

1..2..3..4.. over and over again with some changes in tempo of time signature. When they were done Ashley, Jacob, and Azhure saluted and then left the field. They had done excellent. They knew they were going to win and go to the semi-finals. If they won that meant they would go to the semi’s. This would be the best year of them all.

So they marched out off the field and back to the buses to change. Every member tried really hard to keep the smiles off of their faces very few of them could. Most of the older marches could because they were used to it. The younger ones like the first years couldn’t but they knew they had to wait until they got back to the busses.

It took a few minutes to circle everybody up because of their size. Azhure, Jacob, and Ashley took off their shakos and held them. Jacob’s left arm around Azhure. A certain gleam shown about all the drum-majors eyes.
“You all did great today! All your hard work has paid off!” Jacob’s voice paused. “If we win this competition then we’ll go to the semi-finals! You all are great. No matter the results just think you all did perfect.” Jacob’s voiced boomed over the band. “Band dismissed!” Azhure called. They went on the busses to change. Azhure and Jacob went on the bus.

Before they got on the bus, Jacob picked Azhure up and hugged her tightly and kissed her on the lips and spined her around telling her how much he loved her. He put her down and Azhure stood on her toes and kissed Jacob. “Come on precious lets go get changed. I love you.”

So they couple got their stuff because they had the reward ceremonies in a couple of hours. They drum-majors and 4 color guard and 2 woodwinds, brass and percussion left their uniforms on. They just threw a sweatshirt. They would come back later to put their stuff away. Azhure grabbed her purse and sweatshirt and she waited for Jacob to grab his wallet.

“Come on beautiful, let’s go.” Jacob said with all the love in his voice. By that time Azhure was lain back in the seat.

“I’m coming.” Azhure slowly got up fell back down, on purpose. She held out her hand as in saying ‘Pick me up, my love.’

Jacob caught the drift and picked her up and kissed her. Jacob carried her off the bus and set her down when they got to the gate. They held hands and went to go get some food before going to the stands to watch the others. Azhure got cheesy French fries and a coke. Jacob got nachos and cheese and a coke. They went to the stands looking for their band. They walked up and found the rest of the band at the top. The band was together getting what warmth they could from each other. They watched the last few marching bands compete. The people who were going up to salute went back to the bus to get shakos and put their stuff away. They didn’t see the last 2 marching bands march because they had to get back to the bus. So the 13 people got their shakos or flag and they went to the football field. Azhure jumped into Jacob’s warm arms and kissed him on the lips. “I love you no matter what happens. Azhure.” Jacob said as he put her down and hugged her. “So do I so do I!” They embraced each other but got tapped on the shoulder by Ashley saying. ‘We need to go.’ So they marched out onto the field and went to the center where the other 3 AAA bands were. The drum-majors were in front and the rest in the back.

“We are here with the Best Marching Bands in the state. Who ever wins this will go on to the semi finals. So lets get started!” The announcer said as his voice boomed across the stadium. The lights showing on all the bands illuminating all the bands and their uniforms. SHS stood firm for a while as the single A and double A results were said.

“In class triple A 4th place with a score of 78.6 goes to…..Road Rules High School.”

“3rd place goes with a score of 80.5 to…….Saching Power High School.”

SHS band were getting really nervous about what was about to be said next. They were hoping it not be them.

“2nd place with a score of 97.9 goes to….. McClinton High School!”

“and for the final results of class triple A.. First Place with and overall score. The first perfect score in forever.. SAGAHOSHI HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND!!! With the score of 100!

The SHS band got up and screamed the loudest the could.

The band chanted “STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BANANA SPLIT. WE MAKE YOUR TEAM LOOK LIKE SHIFT TO THE LEFT SHIFT TO THE RIGHT!”

They were so proud they have not gotten a perfect score yet.. This was the first time. They had gotten 99.9 but not 100. They were so proud. They watched as everybody went up go and salute. They did a brand new salute. It was excellent. When the quad A were announced all they had to do was wait for the overall score of who won the competition.

They waited a few moments as if they are teasing them.

“All of you did great with your hard work and discipline. But now for the overall score. The winners of 2009 Competition is….. Sagahoshi High School Marching Band!!!”

The SHS all went up at once. The people that were in the band all jumped up and screamed the strawberry shortcake chant. They were so proud of themselves. The whole band ran down to the field. They picked up the trophy and the drum-majors. Then they went to the buses. Everybody was cherring. Other drum-majors came up and congratulated them on their victory. They got on the bus. Jacob, Azhure, and Ashley got on last. They all hugged each other and got on the bus. When they walked up the steps to get on the bus. The band cheered. Jacob threw his hands up to silence everybody. They were quite.

“We are going to the Semi’s. Thanks for a great season. And now it gets to continue. I will see everybody in the band room when we get back. I’ll say more then.” The band cheered again and they were going home. Jacob and Azhure finally made it to the back of the bus. Jacob was next to the window. Jacob looked out the window. Azhure laid her weary head against Jacob. Jacob looked down at her and brushed her black locks away from her face. Jacob took Azhure’s head and laid it on his lap allowing her to sleep.

‘Damn I need to sleep. I’m wiped and I have to drive.’ Jacob thought to himself as he put his head on his chest. Before he completely fell asleep he put his arm around Azhure’s waist trying to keep her warm. She shivered slightly. “Ahh.. she brought a blanket.” Jacob muttered as he reached for the blanket. It was a dark blue with clouds and it said ‘Band Geek for Life!’ on one side and on the other side it was a really pretty night scene with some wolves howling at the moon. Jacob put the blanket on Azhure and she stopped shivering. Azhure curled up and stirred slightly getting comfy for it was a long way to the hotel. This competition was their annual VA beach trip. Jacob, Azhure, and Ashley all had a room together called the Drum-Majors Dorm. It was tradition that the drum-majors were in the room together.

Azhure woke up and looked up at Jacob. He was still up. “Hello, my love..” Jacob said gently as he noticed that Azhure was up, for now. “Hello, you comfortable.”

“um.. not really” Jacob chuckled lightly. “well then we’ll have to fix that now won’t we. I’ll get up. You put your feet in the seat and I’ll lay on top of you.” So Azhure got up and Jacob laid down on the seat. Azhure laid back on him gently.

Jacob laid his head back on the seat and went to sleep with his arms around Azhure. Azhure snuggled her head against his shoulders her back against his chest. She pulled her blanket up to their necks and they went to sleep.

To be continued….

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