//------------------------------// // Colin and Johnny's tribute to their Parents // Story: A Boy's Tears // by MetalBrony823 //------------------------------// In the backyard of the cottage, Colin and his older brother Johnny were sitting on the grass. Many animals greeted and said hello to Johnny and the boy. Of course, they have seen the boy many times before, but this is the first time they meet Johnny. The rocker was starting to like this treatment and felt his face being licked by a goat. "Stop that." He laughed. "He's just saying hello, Johnny." Colin said after he laughed out loud. "So, Johnny, I want to ask you something, if that's alright with you, that is." "Sure thing, little man." He playfully played with his sibling's hair. "Anything for you. What is it?" "I am going to perform for my school talent show tonight and... I was wondering if you would like to sing with me? You see, I- I- I was thinking of playing a song for mommy and daddy to show them how much I miss them." Johnny smiled at the idea warmly. "Of course, Colin. That would be am awesome thing to do. Mom and dad would be proud of you." The boy smiled "I think they are." "So, do you know what song you want to sing?" "I don't know. I'm still thinking about it. Sorry." "No no no, it's alright. We'll work on it together, huh? And do you know how to play an instrument?" "Well, yeah. I know some guitar, bass, and piano and maybe drums and trumpet and saxophone, but I was thinking of playing the piano." "That's perfect." Johnny was thinking about something. "So, little man, are you really happy here?" "I am. I really love it here, and I never want to leave. Mommy is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me." "Good. I just want to make sure. But the question is, how will me and my boys get back home?" "What? You want to leave?" "What?" No no no. Don't take it that way, Colin." Said Johnny. "I do love you, but me and my boys have college, and we have girlfriends back in Denver." "I know. I know. You're... You're just all that I have left of my mommy and daddy." The boy admitted. "I don't want you to leave me forever." And began to shed a tear from his eye "Oh Colin, come here." The big brother gently hugged Colin. "It's okay. I wouldn't leave you forever, and I didn't say that I am leaving right now, but maybe after one or two days, it would be up to me and my friends to decide how long." "Okay." He sobbed. "I understand." "Don't worry, buddy. I'm right here with you. I promise." He soothed as Colin was quietly sobbing in his leather jacket. They hugged one another for quite some time, hardly letting go of one another. After a few long minutes, they let go with the boy easing his sobbing. "So, to get back home, you can always get Discord to get you guys back. He did bring you here, did he?" "Oh yeah. He did. I forgot about that. Like I said, I'm not going anywhere." "Okay. So you will do it then?" "Yep. I promise you, we will perform for your talent show together." he winked. "Do you think the stage will be alright with me, you, and my boys?" "Yeah, i'm sure it will. It's just a school talent show anyway." "touche." Then Fluttershy came outside to check on the two. "So, how are you both doing out here? I hope I am not interrupting, am I?" "Not at all, Fluttershy." said Johnny. "Yeah, mommy. You're fine." "Good. I just want to see how you are getting along." The brothers smiled at eachother. "We're getting along just fine." "Good." "I think we're ready to go back inside now." Colin stated. "What do you think, Johnny?" "I think you're right, little dude." "Wonderful." As they went back inside, all of Twilight, her friends, and Lyra and Bon Bon's eyes were looking at them like they were coming from a fancy limousine from Los Angeles on the red carpet. "So, how did it go?" Asked Rainbow "Really good. Say, Colin wants to say something to all you guys." "Really?" Said Twilight. "What is it, Colin?" "Well um-...... I don't know, I-" "Oh come on, Colin, you can tell us anything, remember?" Applejack noted. "Okay. Well, you all know the talent show tonight at my school?" "Of course." Said Fluttershy. "What about it?" "Well, I was thinking about performing a song with Johnny and his friends on stage, playing a tribute to our parents." Fluttershy gasped. "Oh that would be wonderful. I think you should." "Your mother's right, kiddo." Said Big Mac. "It would make them really proud of how you would pay them a tribute like that. Do it for your momma, and me, and all of us." "Yeah, think about it." Said Scootaloo. "The fans cheering you and your brother on. Being adored by them." "Yeah. I guess so." The boy agreed. "But, what about you guys?" He mentioned the rest of the band "what do you guys say?" "I say that we would love to help you in that favor, mon ami." Severin said warmly "Me two." Said Christian. "Me three." Bobby added Colin smiled, being happy to hear that he will have some extra help. "Okay. I'll do it." They all cheered for him. "That's our little rock star." Rainbow said playfully while rubbing the boy's head. "Thanks, guy. I really love you all." "We love you too, Colin." They all replied to him in return. ""So, we might as well get to work. Come on, boys. Let's help our biggest fan create a song." "Yeah!" "Oh but wait, we don't have intruments." Christian pointed out. "How play without any equipment?" "On it." In a snap of his finger, Discord conjured two electric guitars, a bass fuitar, and a drum set, along with some amps to make it more rocky. "Oh that's freaking awesome." Bobby said. "Thanks, Discord." "Of course. What is a band without any instruments to play." "Agreed." Severin said "Well, we might as well be going now." Said Lyra. "Come on, Bon Bon." "Coming." "See you tonight, Colin. Oh and good luck with your performance." "Thanks, Lyra. I will." "Yeah, you will do awesome. See you then." Bon Bon added, then they both left the cottage after they said bye to the others inside. "Well, i think we should be on our way, too." Said Applebloom. "We're also performing for the talent show. Roght, crusaders?" "Right! Bye, Colin." "Bye, guys." Then the fillies exited the cottage as well. "They seem like nice kids." Johnny said. "Hmm-mm." "So, where can we practice? We don't want to disturb the animals while we play." "Well... we have a small shack you and your buds can practice at our farm." Big Mac pointed. "Perfect." "Thabks, daddy." "You're welcome, Colin." "Right. Come on, buddy. Let's make mom and dad proud." Then the boy followed his big brother to the farm, and the bandmates followed behind them. The others smiled at them. "They are really nice humans." Said Fluttershy. "It's good to have a big brother like him be a figure for Colin." "I agree. Yeah, Colin is lucky to have Johnny as his brother alright." They all muttered words in agreement. In the following evening, the talent show is on, and it was almost finished with two acts left. Snips and Snails already went with their little magic show, but it was very unlikely that they will win of course. Meanwhile, backstage, Colin, Johnny, and his band were preparing themselves for their performance. Almost all of Ponyville was there on the following night, because of Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and their friends telling all of Ponyville about Colin and his song. "You okay, Colin?" "Oh yeah. I'm fine Johnny. I am... just a little worried that I might mess this up and get stage fright." He replied modestly "Ah, don't beat yourself down. You will be just fine. Besides, you have me, and my boys with you." "I know. You're right" "Next up, Rumble and Pipsqueak with their little improve." Cheerilee announced to the crowd. Their was a cheering on the other side of the stage, and all of those ponies, and baby dragon were very eager to see what is going to happen. "Hi, Colin." Said Pip and Rumble. "Hey, guys. I want to say break a leg out there." The boy encouranged. "Thanks, Colin. You too. I bet your performance will be awesome." Said Pip "Yeah, it will rock the house for sure." Said Rumble. "Come on, Pip. Let's go." Then the two colts went on stage. "Alright, my friends, did you remember the basics of the song? And remember the lyrics?" Severin checked. "We must surely please the crowd for Colin." "Yep. We did, Severin." Said Johnny "Good, Johnny." Then the four bandmates placed their hands on eachother's hands, and exclaimed while moving it up "for Colin!" "I'm so happy you guys are going to help me with this. Mommy and daddy will be so proud of me. I know they will." "Pretty sure that they will, Colin. We all do." Said Christian "We are always there for you and are always apart of our family like we have said before." Severin added. "Hey, Severin." "Oui, Colin?" "I have a friend that is a zebra and I think-" "And now, the best for last, Colin Fraser." Cheerilee announced unexpectedly. The boy's heart dropped in an instant. "With his brother Johnny Fraser, and his band." "We're up." Said Christian. "Hellyeah! Let's do this." Bobby said with joy. They all came through the curtain and everypony in the audience were going wild over them as if their version of the Beatles were coming to play for them. Colin was still nervous and had a case of mild stage fright, but when he saw Fluttershy, Big Mac, and all of his friends and family smiling at him in the audience and his participating friends on the stage, he felt a boost of confidence "Hello Ponyville!" Johnny said. Everypony cheered again. "My name is Johnny Fraser." "I am Severin Belizaire." "Christian Martinez." "And I'm Bobby Holmes." Then Johnny lowered the microphone to his little brother. "Oh! and, i'm Colin Fraser." then the elder sibling hovered the microphone back to his level. "Now, this is a song about our parents, who tragically died in a fire, but me, my brother, and my boys here, have created this beautiful song to pay tribute to them. I hope that it will melt your hearts and bring you happiness." Another roar from the crowd was heard, and then silent immediately when the band picked up their instruments and Colin stood in front of the microphone next to his big brother. Rights for this song go to Alter Bridge After the song was over, everypony, even Rainbow Dash, had tears in their eyes. Never had they heard a song with such beauty. Nevertheless, they all cheered and applauded for that wonderful performance. "That was.... truly amazing." said Cheerilee, wiping a tear from her eye. "Why don't we all give Colin anotehr round of applause for that. Oh! and his brother and friends too." then another roar was heard from the crowd. From below, Fluttershy shed a shower of tears and felt more proud of Colin than ever. "That was so awesome!" Rainbow exclaimed. "Totally blew my mind!" "They did it!" Said Applejack. "Best show ever!" Pinkie added. Colin himself had tears of joy. He can imagine how proud his parents are from heaven. He felt himself being picked up by his big brother. "Colin, you awesome!" Said Johnny "Thanks." The boy wiped a tear from his eye, feeling proud of himself. "You guys did a cool job, too." "They loved us!" Said Bobby. "Well, that was an amazing and beautiful performance." Cheerilee announced. "Now it's time for the awards. Then the other contenders came from behind the stage and lined up, along with Colin and the band with him. "For the best magical act, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon." Everypony cheered. "For best dramatic act, Pipsqueak and Rumble." The cheering became a little louder now. "For best comedy act, the Cutie Mark Crusaders!" The crowd became more loud with the cheeeing, and Colin waited for the moment he and the guys were waiting for. "And for the best musical act...... Colin and Johnny Fraser with their band!" Then everypony was at their loudest while cheering. "Well done, sweetie." Said a female voice. It sounded like.... Colin's mother. "You and your brother made us both proud." Another voice said, sounding like his father. He realized that it was his parents. "We love you, Colin." They both said in unison. "Mommy, daddy?" The boy muttered. "And finally, the big winners of the talent show who will get the trophy is...." a drum roll was heard. "Colin and Johnny Fraser!" Then the crowd applauded one more time. "We did it! We won!" Christian exclaimed with excitement. Spike came on stage, carrying the large trophy to Colin. Then friends and family came on stage to congratulate the contenders. Fluttershy ran up to Colin and gave him a big hug. "Oh Colin! I am so proud of you, sweetie." She gave him a kiss on his forehead. "Nice going, kiddo." Said Big Mac. "That was an amazing performance." Big Mac congratulated. "Oh, and you guys did amazing, too." "Thanks, Big Mac." Johnny said. "Just happy to help my little bro." "How does it feel to be the winner, buddy?" Spike asked "Amazing!" "You're parents will be proud of you." Said Twilight "I think they are." "We wish you guys can do an encore, but still." Said Lyra. "You guys rocked!" "Thanks." The other contenders walked up to the winners now and looked really happy for them. Scootaloo, who was wearing a clown outfit ran up to him and gave him a large kiss on his cheek. " you were amazing, Colin." The boy blushed. "Thanks, Scootaloo." "You rocked the house alright. An awesome job out there, little buddy." Said Thunderlane. "You guys should perform more often. Rock on!" "Yeah!" All the members exclaimed while doing the devil horns gesture. "We are so proud of you, Colin." Said Cloudchaser. "Aren't we, Flitter?" "Heck yeah!" "Thank you. Thank you all. I... i love you guys so much." "We love you too, Colin." All of them replied in return. Then they all joined in for a large group hug, along with Johnny and his friends. From above, Evelyn and Benjamin smiled down from the sky down on their boys.