Defeating Evil
Author'sNote: This fan fiction has been revised to include Dusty The Innocent's original character Claudia Krelborne, Seymour's 12 yr old cousin. Also Mr. Mushnik dies beforeOrin in this story making it slightly different then the musical and the movie. OCs- Claudia Krelborne Dusty The Inncoent Mr. Smederick- showtunediva I do not own rights to any Little Shop of Horros characters, places or lyrics.
Chapter 1 The Confession
"Feed Me." Audrey II demanded
Seymour sent a frustrated glance at the monstrosity of a plant " Can't you see I'm busy?"
"Feed Me now!"
Seymour threw down his pen in annoyance "You know what, I'm sick of your demands. Don't you care about how I feel?"
"No, not really. Bring on the meat!"
Ever since five days prior when Audrey II had devoured Mr. Mushnik The plant had been even more demanding of another meal. Seymour on the other hand was anxious that the plants evil ways would be discovered by the media sooner or later and then the store which he was to keep running would go into bankruptcy.
"Well, I'm sorry I can't feed you right now. I'm working on this speech for the college tour on plant care."
"Feed me now KRELBORNE!"
Seymour was beginning to get more frusturated "NO NO NO!"
Seymour's 12 year old cousin Claudia peeked out from the back room
"Who are you talking to Seymour?"
"No one Claudia, get back to work."
Claudia was positive she had heard Seymour talking to someone. Unsure of what was going on she completed the inventory and handed Seymour a list of supplies he needed to get at the store.
"I need to run out for a few minutes. Hold down the fort okay?" Seymour said.
"I think I can handle that." Claudia said
Seymour kissed his cousin on the top of the head "Okay, I'll be back in 20 minutes. Audrey should be here before then. Whatever you do DONOTfeedAudreyII"
"Okay."
With that Seymour left to go run his errands
Within minutes another demand from the plant
"FEED ME!"
Claudia had thought she was alone in the store.
"Who's there?"
"It's me. Where's Seymour?"
Claudia thought this was strange. No one was visible in the store. Audrey would be here in a few minutes though.
"Not here. Who are you?"
"I'm not telling you."
Claudia walked around the counter and looked up at the monstrosity of a plant
"Did you just say something?"
"Yeah, I did. I want food."
"I'm sorry but Seymour specifically told me not to feed you." Claudia said emphatically
'Am I really talking to a plant?' she thought to herself
"You look like a tasty morsel." The plant said as it reached out with it long tentacle to grab the little girl.
"Hey what's going on? Let me go! Claudia demanded
"You're gonna taste real good. I haven't eaten since Mushnik."
At that moment Audrey walked in the door and couldn't believe what she saw.
"Claudia what's going on?"
"I don't know. The plant asked me to feed it. I said no because Seymour didn't want me feeding it. Apparently it thinks I would make a good meal."
Audrey could see that Claudia was visibly fighting against the plant.
"Where's Seymour?"
"He went out really quick to go buy some supplies. Help me Audrey!"
Audrey had no idea what to do whatsoever but she had to think fast.
She spotted a watering can on the floor by the desk and also a bag of Miracle Grow.
"Hey, plant. Want some water and some plant food?"
"Water would be mighty nice but I already got me some food that will taste real good."
Claudia continued to fight but the tentacle wrapped even tighter around her.
"Let her go you big bully." What are you going to do with a little girl like that?
"Eat her up. She'll join Mushnik in my stomach."
"Mushnik? What are you talking about?" Audrey gasped.
"He's the last person I ate. Haven't eaten in five days this will be a nice surprise.
"Why can't you wait til Seymour gets back?" He'll probably have a better idea of what to feed you." Audrey said.
"Yeah, you certainly don't want to eat me. I won't taste good." Claudia said.
The plant finally relented and dropped Claudia to the ground.
Audrey gathered the little girl in her arms.
"Oh, Audrey. I've never been so scared of anything in my life." Claudia's eyes were filled with terror.
"Shhh sweetheart it's alright. Seymour will be back soon. We'll talk to him about it." Audrey stroked her hair.
About 10 minutes later Seymour arrived back and noticed the band aid that Audrey had put on Claudia's knee.
"What happened to you?" he asked. His eyes were filled with worry.
"Oh Seymour, the Audrey II talked to me. It was so scary." Claudia said
Seymour went pale.
"You didn't feed it did you?" Seymour was ready to scold his cousin
"No, I did everything you said and didn't feed it."
Audrey interjected.
"Seymour, the Audrey II tried to attack Claudia and eat her alive."
One of Seymour's worst nightmares had come true. Now he was worried the plant could eat Audrey next.
"She said something about eating Mr. Mushnik five days ago. Is that true?" Audrey asked
Seymour looked at his co-worker. Yes. He ate Mr. Mushnik.
Audrey looked slightly relieved.
Claudia snuggled up close to Seymour.
"Seymour, I don't feel safe around Audrey II"
Seymour rocked his cousin back and forth.
"Don't worry sweetheart, I'll make sure that this monster never hurts youoranyone else again." Seymour promised
"How do you propose we do that?" Audrey asked.
"I have no idea but we need to come up with something fast." Seymour said.