The Ups And Downs Of Being In KISS (fanfic)

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The Ups And Downs Of Being In KISS (fanfic)

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This short series follows Eric Carr as he experiences the ups and downs of being in the hottest band in the land, KISS.






Eric had been really excited to become a member of KISS.
It was the best thing to happen to him!

At first he was really nervous, because he didn't know them well and even though they seemed nice, they seemed a bit intimidating, too.

Ace made Eric feel comfortable, because he was so laid back and chummy.
He'd always crack a joke, or call Eric over during a conversation just to throw an arm around his shoulders.

He felt inadequate, sitting at the same interviews as KISS, hanging in the same dressing room as KISS, being part of KISS...

One situation in particular had him not only humiliated but also very upset, and he hated thinking about it.

* * *

Eric had performed before, but never with this many people.
This was his first live performance with KISS, and he was more than a little nervous.

The moment those lights came on, he felt a surge of fear and panick, and he felt something warm on his leg.

There was no fuckin way...

He didn't have time to react, because Paul struck the first cords and he had to start on the drums.


* * *

Eric hoped they didn't find out.
There was no way to explain!

If they found out he'd actually pissed himself on STAGE, during his FIRST performance, they might kick him out.

What if they thought he couldn't handle the pressure?

He was a nervous wreck all evening after the show.
He sat with his head in his hands in the powder room of their hotel, and he was shaken from his thoughts when there was a knock on the door.

An attendee was there.
"The guys wanna talk to you," he said, and Eric's heart dropped.

He felt his legs get shaky and his lip trembled, but he managed a nod.
"I'll...be right there," he managed before closing the door again.

He sank onto the seat, covering his face and trying not to cry.
They were going to tell him to leave.

The tears came, and he fought them away, washing his face and taking a deep breath.
He slowly walked, on legs of wood it felt, to the sitting area where the other guys were.

The moment he knocked on the door he wanted to run-run away and never come back.

"Come in!" Paul called, and Eric began shaking again.

'Fuck it', he said to himself, 'take it like a man!'
He opened the door and stepped in...

The other three guys were looking at him, and his stomach flipped.

They knew.

"...yes...?" He choked.

Paul had a more concerned look, "Eric, take a seat," he said, gesturing to the couch facing him.

Eric slowly walked over and sat down, folding his arms tightly to his chest and squeezing his knees together.

"Eric, earlier I noticed that you had an accident on the drumset...are you alright?"

Eric wanted to die. He wanted to shrivel up and disappear. He sank down into the couch, hiding under his wild hair.
This was utterly humiliating, and he wanted to cry.

"Look, Eric, its not a problem.
I just wanted to make sure you're okay. "

"Just get to the point," Eric choked, still staring at the floor, head hung so they couldn't see his face.
"You don't think I can handle the pressure and you're getting rid of me."

That last bit made his chest hurt, and he couldn't hold back the sob that tore from his throat.
Tears dripped off his cheeks and hit the floor, and the three other members of KISS watched in shock as their newbie cried.

Paul actually looked horrified.
He immediately got up and hurried over, grasping Eric's damp, tear streaked face and lifting it.

"Oh, Eric, no! We're not replacing you!
All of us had at least one accident when we first started playing!
There's nothing wrong with you, you're perfect!
Don't ever think like that again!"

He yanked the distressed drummer close, holding him tightly while he cried.

"Everything's okay. You're not going anywhere, you're one of us now!"

Eric tried to stop crying but he couldn't.
He was relieved and ashamed and confused, and he didn't know what to do.

Paul pulled back, wiping the tears and snot off Eric's face without caring that his hands were wet now.

Ace helpfully came over with a few tissues, and Paul took one, drying Eric's face gently.
He handed one to Eric to let him blow his nose, and then he patted Eric's shoulder.

"You're one of us. Don't be too afraid to communicate, we're a family, we're here to help. Okay?"

Eric sniffed, nodding.

Everything would be alright after all.
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*CHAPTER TWO******






There was never a feeling quite like being on the same stage as your idols.

Eric had loved KISS for so long, and he'd never dreamed of actually being with them.

Here he was, pounding away on those drums.

Those drums were the beat of KISS, they held the music together, kept it alive.

He was the heartbeat of the night, the tamer of the crowd, and the beats of his drums matched the beats of the fans' hearts, the pulsing sensations in those ecstatic females' jeans and short skirts.

And when Paul swung his arm at Eric, and the other members backed off, he knew it was his time.

His solos were wild, riveting, it made those who tried to follow his beats give up, throwing up their arms and just sinking into the sounds.

He played harder for the people in the front, louder for the people in the back, and he played more wildly for the approval of his idols.

And always, after the solo, they would meld all their instruments back into a unity; shredding guitars and pounding drums and thrumming base.

And they all were soaked with sweat and Gene was covered in blood, and Ace was hidden amidst the fog pouring from his guitar, and Paul was just swinging that guitar like there was no tomorrow, his red lips pursed in deep concentration, and the energy was so heavy, so FULL, and everything was so loud it could wake the dead.

And after that crazy show, they all came to the front of the stage, even Eric, and they all stood side by side, and it was amazing.

He was up here. He was family. And he didn't ever want to lose that.

And they grasped each other's hands and pulled them up, and they all stood, interlocked, hands up, taking it all in, and Eric felt bonded, he was with them.

And it was the greatest feeling in the world.
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You are a talented writer . I suggest that you pursue that Avenue .
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poserboy71 wrote:You are a talented writer . I suggest that you pursue that Avenue .

What a hypocrite. Just go ahead and keep it up thanks for the feedback bye.
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vinniguitar1 wrote:
poserboy71 wrote:You are a talented writer . I suggest that you pursue that Avenue .

What a hypocrite. Just go ahead and keep it up thanks for the feedback bye.
Hannah, this is an example of a bad post. That is not a quality, or mature reaction to what he wrote. Please lift your game.
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