Hallie

So she had slain her father which left her with lucian. Well she should be getting more freedom then. She sighed. She had a black and blue neck and left side of her face and her right arm.She entered the club threw the back door and put blush on and everything and masked the burisies with cover up and then got on stage and began to sing the song dong let go.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei was standing in the back with an MP3 player, listening to music that could probably be heard several feet away even though he had headphones on. He half-heard Hallie's song, but was too caught up in his own activities to think anything of it. Every now and then, though, bright green eyes were cast to the stage.

Hallie

She continued to sing.Then that song ended. She was gonna sing one more for now maybe more later.This song is dedicated to women who have been through tortureTorture meaning abuse rape and anything else. It was her own song titled Rise To Life.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei turned off his MP3 player and watched the performance now. I bet Dimitri's friend would like this one. He thought with a smirk. He was in the back, far from the rest of the group.

Hallie

Finally she finished her song and bowed.I might come back alittle later thank you so muchShe spoke and then headed off back stage with a soft yet weary smile.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei, seeing that Hallie was done, stepped up on stage. He stepped up to the microphone and began singing Radiohead's Karma Police.

Hallie

After changing int o a more pleasing dress she moved to the bar and ordered some root beer. She had just turned 19.she sighed.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei ended the song. Some of the audience clapped lightly, others clapped like they meant it, and still others did nothing. He moved onto Cyclops Rock by They Might Be Giants - a crowd favorite with many of the geeks and fangirls who hung out in the area.

Hallie

She listened and closed her eyes. Sipping her root beer.Maybe she could atleast find something to do to have a partly peaceful life.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei, after a few more random songs, waved to the crowd. "It's been great singing for you." He said as he left the stage. He sat down at the bar and ordered a simple glass of water. He used a lot of energy singing and jumping around on stage.

Hallie

She wanted say nice singing to him when he sat down but being her and being an abused girl she was too shy.She gave him a smile and then took another sip of her drink

Sergei Novokov

Sergei smiled back at Hallie. "You've got a good voice." He complimented, taking a drink of his water.

Hallie

she looked over agian.Thanks you do tooShe smiled

Sergei Novokov

Sergei chuckled and shook his head. "I guess my voice is the one good thing I got from my dad." He said with a smirk.

Hallie

She sighed.I got nothing from my scum of a father all i got were theseWith that she dipped a napkin and washed away the cover up on her face, neck and right arm which was all bruised.I got my voice from my mother who he murdered

Sergei Novokov

Sergei sat back in his chair. "Then we have something else in common." He moved his hair out of his face, revealing a scar on the side of his face. "I got that when I was a little kid. Just before my dad got the death sentence. You should see what he did to my half-brother." His half-brother, Dimitri, had it much worse, having actually lived with his father.

Feeling the need to brighten the conversation a bit and steer away from the depressing stories, he thought he'd introduce himself. "I'm Sergei Novokov." He said with a faint smile.

Hallie

She sighed.Life can be hardShe didn't speak that she had just killed her father.Im Halie FretiaShe smiled.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei simply nodded. "It sure as hell can." He replied dully.

Hallie

She smiled and ordered another root beer.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei pulled out his wallet and slid a few dollars to the bartender. He was paying for Hallie's drink.

Hallie

She blushed when she saw him slip the bartender money.You don't have to...She said.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei shrugged. "In Russia, it is custom to respect a girl or woman in such a way." He said with a smile. It was basically like holding a door open for somebody.

Hallie

She smiled.Well, Um , Thanksshe smiled.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei grinned. "It's not a problem, Hallie." He replied politely.

Hallie

She then turned her back to the counter and leaned against it.She closed her eyes.

Sergei Novokov

Sergei glanced around the room. Everybody seemed to love the performances. Who didn't like music? Suddenly, he got an idea. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number, waiting several long moments for the other side to pick up.

"Yo Dimitri! It's Sergei."
"...What? This is America, little bro."
"Don't care. You have to come down to the club. Bring the chick too."
"Too bad. You're going to have to drop what you're doing."
"You bet it's important! It's a matter of life or death!"
"Well hurry up. I don't got all night."

With that, he ended the call and pocketed the phone, glancing back at Hallie. He didn't say anything. He just waited.

Hallie

She looked at him and raised an eyebrow.But then turned back to looking at the cieling.He would tell her what the hell that was about wouldn't he?

Sergei Novokov

Sergei sighed and eventually looked at Hallie. It was obvious that she was either curious or suspicious. "All my life I've wanted to be in a band..." The Russian man began, "And now I'm gathering some friends so that dream can be a reality." He grinned slightly as he said this. "Uh...we're still looking for more members, though...if you..."

Hallie

She looked over at him as he began to speak.He had her full attention now.I would love to join your band as long as i'm a lead singer, and you won't mind my boyfriend hanging around alotThought she hoped lucian wouldn't ...

Sergei Novokov

Sergei grinned. "I can make that happen. We were looking for another female vocalist, since, well, Lark gets by on screaming into the microphone." He replied. "What kind of bands do you like?"

Hallie

She listened to him and smiled.I like almost any band, My favorite singing is Mainly Country but i can sing just about any type of music except rapShe smiled innocnetly

Sergei Novokov

Sergei nodded. "Interesting..." Hallie seemed to be the polar opposite from him, Lark and Dimitri. "I'll listen to almost anything except for punk and country. My favorite genre is alternative." One thing they had in common was that Sergei wasn't one for rap either, except for a few songs.

He looked around the room and then back at Hallie. "I play bass guitar. Do you play any instruments?" He then asked.

Hallie

She smiled.The only instruments i have ever play were, Trumpet, Flute and BaratoneShe said with a smile