Death #5:
Caffeinated Pancakes
By Tracy
"Nick, you should watch it on that stage
jumping around like that..." Howie cautioned as the boys got changed into
their white satin outfits for the next two songs. Nick chugged down a can of Red
Bull and chucked it into the garbage nearby, wiping his chin as he did so. He
was tired from not sleeping well lately...the caffienated drinks were the only
thing keeping his body going at this point.
"The fans love it." he replied with a knowing
grin. He loved running up and down the stage....teasing the fans and being
sexy. It was part of his persona on stage...girls wanted it.
"How many of those have you had today?"
Brian asked, looking at him with a concerned expression and glancing at the
garbage can full of empty Red Bull cans.
"A few." Nick replied as he finished
another and tossed it. He felt warm but at least he would be energized for the
show. Nick stood on stage moments later....the platform rising into the air.
Smoke from a fog machine billowed around them and cameras flashed....fans
screaming their approval at 10,000 promises playing. Nick smiled at the
reaction to the song and sat down on the stage, letting his long legs dangle
over the edge to the delight of the crowd. He had always loved this song since
they recorded it....it was one of his favorites. The platform stopped rising
and he decided to stand....it was then he felt it. His arm had gone completely
numb....it felt constricted and he began to sweat. The other boys continued to
sing...wave to the crowd, not noticing something was wrong. Nick struggled to
find his voice as his chest tightened...he doubled over and gasped for breath.
"Nick?" Brian said when he saw him
leaning over, his hand on his knees....the other clutching his chest. Some fans
screamed in terror. The music continued playing, Nick fought to breathe. Sweat
cascaded down his red face like a waterfall. Suddenly he lost his balance and
toppled off of the platform....Brian cried out and managed to grab his arm.
"Nick!!!!" AJ shouted, running towards
them. Nick gasped, his eyes wide with panic as he held on but he felt himself
slipping away.
"Lower the platform!!!! For the love of
GOD!!!" Brian screamed. The fans below were terrified and the music had stopped
playing, everyone's screams were heard as Nick suddenly slipped out of Brian's
grip. His body slammed into the stage below...his neck breaking on impact.
Unfortunately there was no stopping the stage in time...Nick's body was crushed
under the weight of the platform, blood seeping from the sides...flattened to
death.
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