((A/N: Hi guys. I haven't written a fanfic in eons, but I've been in love with this idea for a long time. So here goes, comments/criticism welcome
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Black SupernovaPrologue"You could be my unintended choice to live my life extended." - MUSE
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“John, you ready, mate?” called the stage manager. My friend, Thomas.
I stared down at the instrument in my hands. The alien artifact that was used to control the masses, break hearts, to inspire. To fall in love to the sound of six metal strings, ingeniously coiled.
Beyond the cinderblock backstage, I could hear the din of thousands of fans. It was a rush. I felt adrenaline coursing through my veins, my body preparing itself for a couple of hours of exertion. Heart beating faster.
The people out there, they would listen to anything I said. Eat it all up without abandon. They’d follow me to the ends of the earth. Sing along to the words that I had written.
No, I had not written them entirely. But it was the ultimate control. How could I give this up?
A hand on my shoulder.
“John, get on with it,” urged Riley, bass guitar to my lead.
I nodded.
Drums pumped and the crowd was already in a euphoric state. I grinned to myself, waving the other two along with me as we stepped beyond security and into the wash of white light and the roar of sound.
I grabbed the microphone. “Good evening, New York City!” I yelled. My senses reeled at the overwhelming response, and I laughed, giddy.
<Starting off with B7!> my host urged. <B7, not B-major open!>
My name is Loniss Five-Three-One.
“You and me, we’re meant to be, cruising starlight endlessly—“I am a Yeerk. I am an actor, playing a part in the invasion of this planet.
I am very good at what I do.
I am in love with it, and with her. Either it will destroy me or I will destroy them.
