Disclaimer: I do not own The Suite Life, merely the plot of this fanfic. That being said, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my girlfriend LovergirlXIII for encouraging me to write this. Thanks, Katybee!

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It was a normal day at the Tipton Hotel, Boston's Finest Address, where we accept Visa and Discover Cards, where everyone is welcome, etc etc. Mister Moseby was checking the bills behind the counter. Esteban carried bags. Arwin was carrying a tuba up from the basement for some reason. Maddy sold candy. London clapped and Yay Me'd.

And in the midst of it all, that small vase sat in the middle of its table in the lobby. Various guests filed past, off to the elevator. Those who cared admired the vase.

Just an ordinary day at the Tipton.

And then the unthinkable happened.

Zack and Cody Martin came out of the elevator, arguing about one thing or another. Mr. Moseby sighed, and just tuned them out as he usually did.

Zack shoved Cody.

Cody fell down the short flight of stairs.

He collided with the table.

Moseby, Arwin, and Esteban's heads all shot in the direction of the table. They saw the vase teeter back and forth. They didn't think. They just acted.

Moseby leapt over the counter.

Esteban dropped the bags.

Arwin threw the tuba.

Everyone in the lobby watched as the three grown men hurled themselves toward the vase as if in slow motion.

Esteban and Arwin collided in midair. Moseby tripped over Arwin's tuba and just barely fell short.

They saw the vase hit the ground and explode in front of them.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOO-"

BOOOOM!

The Tipton exploded, killing everyone in the Tri-State area.

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So now you know! Flames are accepted!