"Do you think we should do this?"
"Don't worry about it, it's just a harmless prank. What's the worst that could happen?"
"I don't know.., maybe we should just…"
"Should just what? Don't chicken out on me chica."
"Well….um…ok."
As usual, Cassie was up to no good with her crazy antics.
Since today was April Fools Day, she thought she'd get back at Charmy for getting a one up on her last year. This year, she decided to drag an accomplice into the situation and chose Tikal out of all people.
"Why didn't you ask Ravinia to help you with this prank instead of me?"
"Rae's at home sick with the stomach flu remember. I told her and Onyx that they shouldn't have went to that run down sushi joint in the square."
"But she said the shaddiest of places has the best food."
"Yeah, but that only works for Mexican Restaurants, not sushi joints. I'm surprised Onyx pulled through from the ordeal; guys got a gut of steel. Anyways, back to the prank."
Both Tikal and Cassie were busy filling balloons with molasses, they already had the feathers prepared. Because it was free period, they had plenty of time to set out the prank before the execution next period in music class. Cassandra soon noticed, by the time on her phone, that it was close to the end of free period and they have yet to set up. After grabbing a hold of the bucket filled with balloons and the pillowcases filled with feathers, they hurriedly paced their way down the hall to the empty music room. There was no class beforehand.
"Alright Tikal, go over there and set the feathers in the drum case against the wall and cover it afterwards. I'm gonna prop the bucket on the second door over here."
Charmy always was the last one to come into class, and always went through the second door since he came down the opposite hallway from Chemistry. "I swear, this is going to be the best revenge ever. It may be a typical prank, but it's all I could come up with at last minute."
"Last minute, didn't you know that April Fools was going to be today, and yet you didn't plan a prank in advance?" Tikal questioned.
"Well, I had a ton of projects due these past weeks, and the whole deal completely skipped my mind until yesterday. But I promise, this will be flawless."
"If you say so," Tikal returned to working on the feathers by emptying the last set into the drum case.
Soon the bell rang signifying the end of last period. Students would soon be filing into the room, so the two made haste in stashing the remaining supplies in the storage closet before making their way to their seats. Not long, their teacher, Mr. Danforth strolled in with his arms full of sheet music.
He took notice of Tikal and Cassie who were seated in the back of the class "Well, you two appear to be extra early today, but I seem to remember that your seats were more up front then in the back."
Both girls gave a sheepish smile before moving to their assigned seats. A little ways before the bell rang, students began to file in from the front door, the one not booby trapped. Two more minutes elapsed before a few more students, Charmy included dwindled in. However, he did not come through the second door as expected.
"Cassandra look," Tikal whispered as she pointed in the direction of Charmy who made his way to the left back of the room near the second door.
"What the what, he's supposed to come through the other…" but before Cassandra could finish her sentence, the a shriek from a male student echoed throughout the room as he had fell for trap instead. The molasses filled balloons had already fell upon him, which drenched his whole body and made his feet slippery. He then slid across the back of the room to the drum case that was filled with feathers, and as soon as he made contact, feathers fluttered throughout the back of the room while a feathered covered Onyx laid sprawled out on the floor.
"What is the meaning of this mess," exclaimed an angered Mr. Danforth as he tapped his foot impatiently at the raised platform of the room. Both Cassie and Tikal looked at each other quizzically before turning their attention towards a snickering Charmy.
"Whoa, that was classic. I'm glad I didn't walk through that door today," he stated as he held his aching sides from all the laughter. Both the girls decided to get up and help Onyx from the floor in the back; his head still spinning from the sudden contact.
"Are you ok Black Cat, we didn't mean for that to be pulled on you," stated Cassie as she draped Onyx's right arm across her shoulders while Tikal did the same with the left. Apparently Cassie was overheard by both Charmy, their teacher and everyone in the class as she tried her best to whisper.
"Miss Rose, so you are the reason behind this mess! I'll have you know I do not tolerate this kind of behavior in my class! I ask that you head straight to the principal's office this instant!"
The look on Cassie's face turned from worried to upset as she heard her teacher's remark. After setting Onyx in a chair nearby, she soon made her way towards the door. But as she did, Tikal spoke out.
"Sir, don't punish Cassandra for this prank alone. I also took part in it as well, so I should be punished." Mr. Danforth looked shocked,
"Miss Echidna, you of all people took part in this? I'd expect this from Cassandra or Charmy, but you I would never! I'm afraid you will have to go to the principal's office as well."
Just before she made her way over to Cassie and out the door as well, Onyx spoke out. "Mr. Danforth, please. It was just a harmless prank, and I'm fine by the way." He looked down at his body with his arms opened wide to show that there was no harm done. "Besides sir, it is April Fools today."
The instructor gave a surprised look and looked towards his wall calendar to check the date. "Is it that day already?" Sure enough there was a big red circle with many red arrows pointed at the number one under the month of April. "Oh well it is, isn't it. The date completely slipped my mind. I had plans to go prank Coach Webber during lunch for placing pudding in my briefcase last year. Oh, you girls are excused from going to the principal, you may have a seat."
Both Tikal and Cassie turned towards one another dumbfounded. "Are you sure we don't have to Mr. Danforth?" exclaimed Cassandra.
"Oh it's quite alright girls, its April Fools so pranks are allowed." Both girls squealed with glee before taking their seats once again. "However, I do advise that once class is over that you clean up the mess you've made. And Mr. Belfast," he directs his attention towards Onyx, "I advise you go clean yourself up before taking your seat as well." Onyx gave a simple nod before heading out of the first door and making his way down the hall to freshen up.
"Glad I packed an extra set of clothes for today," he stated to himself as he made his way towards his locker.
Back in the room, while the students had set up to practice their music. Charmy, who sat near Cassandra and Tikal, whispered, "So, that prank was supposed tah be for me eh?"
The girls, who were busy fingering the notes on their woodwind instruments; Cassandra with her flute and Tikal with her clarinet whispered back.
"Yeah, but you just had to walk in through a different door today," chided Cassie.
Charmy replied back, "I didn't come from Chem this time, I was released early to go talk to coach about the soccer trip this weekend."
Author's Note(s): Well, this was an interesting piece to work on. I had to steer away from L.O.M. (The Life of a Mobian) due to writer's block, so I spieled on this little piece right here to get some ideas and little thoughts outside of my head. Hopefully I can get over this writer's block and chuck it out the window so I can continue with L.O.M. I know I have some eager fans that are waiting for another good chapter, and more of the story to fold out. I can't remember how many people have asked me about Shadow and when he's gonna show his emo butt (Teehee!) Anyways, hope you enjoy, and comment why don'tcha!