Alright, now it's time to add a little twist in the variety I've planned out; 2010s media. Anyways, hope you all enjoy the intro!
There was a big party at the house in the park in the early evening. Today was a great day for everyone, as the park received a major income from a fundraiser, which would help Benson, the park manager, with the financial difficulties he's been facing. Everyone showed up at the party: Benson, Pops, Skips, Muscle Man and Hive-Five Ghost, Thomas, and let's not forget the good ol' duo, Mordecai and Rigby. A few others showed up as well: Margaret and Eileen, who both work at a coffee shop just outside the park, and Starla, Muscle Man's girlfriend.
At that moment, Benson tapped his spoon against his glass, "Can I have your attention, please?" he announced.
Everyone stopped talking and focused on Benson.
"Now," Benson began, "I would like to thank all of the park staff for putting on this fundraiser, as it has been a major springboard in the pitfall of taxes and debt and whatnot. But we really want to give our honest thanks to Skips for coming up with the idea." He motioned his arm to Skips, who nodded in acknowledgement.
"Ooh! Good show, Skips! Good show indeed!" said Pops, smirking and clapping.
"Yeah! And y'know who else is good at putting on fundraisers…?" said Muscle Man.
But Rigby intervened: "Dude, if you say 'my mom', I'm skippin' town."
Muscle Man raised a brow, "I wasn't gonna say that! Jeez…why does everyone always think I'm gonna say that every time!?"
Because you do always say it… Mordecai thought.
At that moment, Margaret tried to attract everyone's attention, "Pardon me, Benson, but may I also make an announcement?" she asked.
Benson nodded, "No problem." He said, stepping aside.
Margaret cleared her throat, "Now, as few of you may know, I've been engaged for about a week now…"
Mordecai stared at Margaret, enraged. He knew that Margaret had been engaged with a human named Paul. He was absolutely disgusted by this; he had been in love with the robin ever since he started to visit the coffee shop regularly. She was the only thing he'd ever cared for during his breaks. And now that she was going to get married…he was sure he couldn't handle this rejection any more.
"…and I've decided that we would like to have our wedding here at this park!" Margaret proudly proclaimed. Everyone, except for Mordecai, applauded.
"Congrats, Margaret!" said Starla.
"I'm so happy for you, Margaret!" said Thomas.
Everyone continued to compliment and congratulate Margaret on her future matrimony, but Mordecai remain in the corner of the room, still as a statue. He still couldn't believe this; Margaret was getting married…and he never told her how he feels. He could never imagine that his emotions would turn upside-down within the ten seconds she informed him.
Later, everybody sat down to eat. Mordecai sat at the same table as Margaret, Eileen, and Rigby. They were served Sirloin steaks with garlic butter, and spinach casserole (as a special occasion, since they often didn't have the money for gourmet). Mordecai only took microscopic bites, unlike everyone else; he had no appetite, and his stomach felt like a large stone.
Margaret noticed that he has hardly touched his food, "Mordecai, you okay?"
Mordecai looked up, "Uh…yes. Never better! The food's excellent! Love parties; y'know, meeting new people, having a good time, the whole shebang…" he trailed off.
Skips came by and poured wine into their goblets, and when he was about to move from Mordecai's glass, the blue jay stopped him: "I'll tell you when to stop!" he said, darkly.
Skips looked confused as he poured more wine into Mordecai's glass.
"So," Rigby said after Skips moved to the next table, "what's it feel like? About to get married?"
Margaret was, fortunately, used to Rigby's curiousity, "Well, I'm kinda nervous. But I'm also excited! I finally get to pledge my eternal love to Paul."
Mordecai's stomach churned in anger at the statement.
"Well, I think you're doing the right thing, Margaret." Said Eileen, "This is the only way to show the world that you found love."
Margaret turned to Mordecai, "I'm sure you're happy for me, too. Right, Mordecai?"
Mordecai set his fork down, "Oh, bite me!" he said, unwillingly.
Everyone gave Mordecai a strange look, even people from other tables.
"Uh, dude?" said Rigby, "What's that about?"
Mordecai took a breath, "Sorry…just been stressed lately."
"Why?" Eileen asked.
Mordecai didn't answer the question. "…I just need to be alone right now." He said, getting up, putting his plate in the sink, and heading out the back door. While the sound of everyone else having a good time started up again through the window, it didn't convince Mordecai to return. He wandered the dark paths of the park, before he finally sat against a tree, staring up at the stars. Tears formed in his eyes as he reminisced the good times he had with Margaret, but everything has now been tainted by the mere marriage of Margaret and Paul. "Why…?" Mordecai asked out loud. And with that, he burst into tears. Endless, straining, uncontrollable tears.
"Skyfall" by Adele begins:
This is the end.
Hold your breath and count to ten.
Feel the earth move and then,
Hear my heart burst again.
For this is the end.
I've drowned and dreamt this moment.
So overdue I owe them.
Swept away, I'm stolen.
Let the Skyfall.
When it crumbles,
We will stand tall,
Face it all together.
Let the Skyfall.
When it crumbles,
We will stand tall,
Face it all together,
At Skyfall.
At Skyfall.
Skyfall is where we start;
A thousand miles and poles apart;
Where worlds collide and days are dark.
You may have my number, you can take my name,
But you'll never have my heart.
Let the Skyfall (let the Skyfall).
When it crumbles (when it crumbles),
We will stand tall (we will stand tall),
Face it all together.
Let the Skyfall (let the Skyfall).
When it crumbles (when it crumbles),
We will stand tall (we will stand tall),
Face it all together,
At Skyfall.
(Let the Skyfall.
When it crumbles,
We will stand tall.)
(Let the Skyfall.
When it crumbles,
We will stand tall.)
Where you go I go.
What you see I see.
I know I'd never be me,
Without the security.
Of your loving arms,
Keeping me from harm.
Put your hand in my hand,
And we'll stand.
Let the Skyfall (let the Skyfall).
When it crumbles (when it crumbles),
We will stand tall (we will stand tall),
Face it all together.
Let the Skyfall (let the Skyfall).
When it crumbles (when it crumbles),
We will stand tall (we will stand tall),
Face it all together,
At Skyfall.
Let the Skyfall.
We will stand tall,
At Skyfall.