Hello everyone! This would be my second Forsaken crossover which includes Dance Moms in the mix. I was just binge watching the show when all of a sudden, it hit me that dancer vigilantes could work. So I hope you all like it and reviews would definitely be appreciated. Enjoy and may the force of Fusion and ALDC be with you ;)
Dance Vigilantes
Chapter 1: Laying low in Chicago
Mackenzie's POV
The wind was blowing slightly hard and it felt hot in my skin. So Chicago really lives up to its name as the windy city. I was outside with my mom in North Avenue Chicago looking over a very big commercial building with huge glass panel windows that look over an inner foyer and a reception desk
"It's time Kenzie. Are you ready to go inside?" My mom, Melissa asked me
"Yeah, it's kind of cold anyway so we might as well. Plus I think we're the only ones being waited on" I replied with a smile. Mom smiled back and we proceeded to enter. Mom grabbed a plastic card from her pocket and put it against a sort of scanner and after that, the scanner made a beeping noise and we were able to enter the doors leading inside. The foyer was quite big. It had a reception desk and several chairs near the walls. In the innermost part was a wall with two identical glass window panels and two doors.
"I'll do something first here in the reception area dear. Go proceed i the inner room behind" Mom said to me and I nodded in response
I opened the door and entered the innermost part of the commercial building
"Whoah this is big!" I said
The inner building was even bigger than the foyer. The ceiling reached perhaps around 30 fluorescent lighting installed on them. All around us was some stretch beams for leg warm ups that were attached in the different parts of the wall of the room. On one side is a long trampoline that was turned over on its side. In another wall, it was installed with huge mirrors from end to end and it reflected the whole inside of the building. The flooring, instead of concrete like in the foyer, was all dark brown wood - oak wood to be exact. Perfect for dancing routines
"Kenzie! You're finally here!"
My friends came rushing to me from their sitting positions in the scattered equipment all around us and hugged me just like how someone for a very long time haven't appeared to us. They were all here: Brynn, JoJo, Nia, Kendall, Kalani, and Kelly..
"Come on guys I've just been gone for two weeks. It's not like I was dead or anything" I said to them as they began to let me go one by one
"Well two weeks is long enough to miss you Kenzie" Jojo said with a smile. She was her usual bubbly chubby self. What's stands out with her is her bleach blonde hair and her very bright yellow bow in her head that could not be without her wacky and loud personality
"Should we really call her Kenzie anymore? Seems to be she prefers to be called 'Mack Z'" Nia said to me which made all of us laugh. She was the only among us of Black American descent but she was a beauty to behold with her long black wavy hair and of course, those pinchable cheeks and of course her passionate personality for everything
"But we honestly thought you won't arrive because of the chaos going around" Kendall said to me. She resembled my sister, Maddie but was much shorter and beefier than her but her snow white skin really glows o matter where you look at it
"Guys I'm part of this Family. We all need to face this together" I said seriously to them
"Spoken like a true member of the ALDC Kenzie. I am glad that you haven't forgotten where you began" Kalani said with a smile and all nodded their approvement
Kalani was of American - Mexican descent and had very fair skin and long hair that really suits her skin tone plus a bit of outgoing and sometimes tomboyish at times
"True but you know I wish we could have Maddie here too so we could really say that" Brynn said to us sadly
Brynn was always easy to breakdown to tears but was very brave in what she needs to be done even if it scares her. She had a medium length golden blonde hair and had deep blue eyes that somehow pierce your soul in a good way
"Yeah where is she and why can't she come here with us now?" Kelly asked
Kelly was our newest member in the group but was not the one to beat the bush. She was very passionate and very experimental in what she does in life even if she often gets herself to shit
"Well Maddie had a lot going on and wouldn't be around for a month. Movie shootings, Sia tours and any other in the usual stuff in the celebrity limelight" I explained to them
"Well that makes sense since Maddie is really busy today or at least she's made to be busy." Jojo said
You might all know us as the famous stars of the hit reality TV show, Dance Moms. We're dancers for the Abby Lee Dance Company or the ALDC and compete in many different dance competitions especially in nationals. We ace and win most of the time and even though the show gave us scars of drama in our lives, it had only gotten us more bonded together for the better and even had different kinds of opportunities in the world of showbiz.
My sister Maddie was the one who got the most opportunities of all among us. Being the favorite of the head choreographer can have it perks. She had made headlines and movies and starred in different tv shows but she was most famously known for appearing in all the music videos of the renowned singer, Sia who I still think has a rather strange and fucked up lifestyle with the wig and all.
Of course we also had opportunities as well such as having music careers like me recently as Mack Z and Nia and Kendall, and modelling for different magazines and modeling agencies and even performing worldwide onstage, and starring in our own youtube channels and profiles and it boosted the reputation of the ALDC and our choreographer, Abby Miller to space. Yes we were living the life even though a lot of people think of us as brats. Although, that changed to an extent when the 'incident' happened.
3 months ago, our dance teacher Abby Miller had been put into prison due to being charged for bankruptcy fraud blamed on her by unknown individuals. The case was put to court and Abby pleaded not guilty. She may be rotten to the core and mean in the camera and at times let the fucking fame in her head, she was a very kind and supportive teacher even though she mentally scarred certain students in her past care. We believed her innocence but evidence proving her innocence wrong came forward and a verdict of 6 years of imprisonment was sentenced to her. Not only that, her assets and properties would all be frozen and be repossessed and that included our dance studio back in LA and Pittsburgh.
It broke our hearts especially Abby's that we would lose the place we loved so much and had most of our memories made there.
You think the 'incident' just ended there? luck was being a bitch to all of us. Court summons and charges came to our families over our properties as well. We fought for them to prove our own innocence but in the end, it was a two way victory. We could only keep few of our properties and much like the dance studios, most were repossessed by the government. Sure we were still in the spotlight but not much anymore.
The 'incident' tarnished our reputations and made us get less opportunities until to the point that our own show got suspended indefinitely. We were advised to lay low for a while from the limelight and most of that just did that. The only other people who stayed strong in showbiz despite laying low was Maddie due to her recent celebrity projects and me because of my Mack Z career. Nia, Kendall and Jojo had their own music careers but they were struggling since they just started on it. Nowadays, the Dance Moms stars could only be found in catalogues, magazines, and the ever growing youtube channels of each other but even with these, we couldn't clean our names and we're still shamed that much. Some even question why we even exist in the spotlight. Well my middle finger salutes you haters
We were still competing in dance competitions but not as much. After the disaster, we don't have much to do but dance like always but boy did we suck like shit in competitions. We thought that the incident won't tarnish our competition status but we were wrong.
We can't stand to practice in other studios since most often charge us more money because we were fucking famous. The bastards don't even know that not all people who are famous are rich and when we're able to be accepted in a studio, the other dancers make fun of us and snoop on our lives especially the scandal. At one point we decided to just practice in each other's homes in either the backyard, the garage, and even the near parks and playgrounds. Jojo dreads it when we practice on anything that involves concrete when dancing.
Often times we place first anymore and would always be at the bottom list of winners. Sometimes we don't even place at all. Slowly, our passion for dance took a downfall and it broke our hearts even further. I want to have our passion to be on fire again. I want that re captured on us. I have a feeling that this day was it
I look around in the huge room once again and observe everything in sight
"So this is our new studio? I really thought that we wouldn't have one anymore since Ms. Abby had everything taken from her" I sadly said
"Seems like it and wow is this place huge! There's enough space for a thousand student class session here" Nia said in awe
"Kind of makes me nostalgic now. Seeing us together in a dance floor again even after the shit that happened to us" Brynn said with yearning in her eyes
"You got that right. I'm getting sick of rehearsing in places that isn't a dance studio. It's not the same when you do pirouettes on concrete" Kalani said and that made us laugh
"I can agree on that one. My toes are getting calloused now and I might just have rocks for feet " Jojo said and we laughed even more
"Guys I think this might just get us on track again. We might be able to enjoy dancing again" I said to them
"For some reason, I have that feeling too. We might just get our old flame back" Brynn said
"Old flame? Brynn what century we're you born?" Jojo joked and Brynn just chuckled at that
"But it's true. This might be a good sign for us all" Kendall said
We heard the door swing open and mom entered inside. She walked towards us and everyone hugged her and she did the same with them. I smile at the site. Even though the show depicted our moms as being mean to us kids but behind the camera, they're actually pretty nice and supportive not just to us but to their fellow moms as well. At least most of the moms
"You seem to be all alone here kids. Where are your own mothers?" My mom asked with concern. As I look around I just noticed that everyone's moms wasn't here
"Now you mentioned it, I just kind of notice it just now" I said
"Oh yeah! They went to city hall with Gianna to finalize legalities of the our properties here in Chicago" Nia replied
"Uhhh in English please ?" I say to her and Nia laughed
"Oh NIa don't be so technical in your terms!" Kalani said
"We no speak law stuff stuff" Jojo joked
"Oh you guys are clueless. It means they're just signing papers so we can really own our new homes here in Chicago"
We smile at that. Finally no more going on long hour drives just to meet each other. One cause of the aftermath of the incident was that we were forced to go back to our home towns and you could just imagine the torture of practicing dance for competitions and going home that takes hours and hours of road time.
"Now we can really be close to each other again!" I say to them
"But what about the studio? Wasn't this signed to Abby's name?" Kendall asked
"Oh yeah how about that? Doesn't that mean that the government will take this studio as well?" My mom asked us
"Well to explain that Melissa, I think this might help clear up things" Brynn then takes out a neatly folded up paper and hands it to me.
"Our moms wanted you to know about why we're really here aside for a reunion of course" Brynn said as I open the paper and read out loud what was written there
"Dear all
If you're all reading this, then by now all my properties especially the dance studios had already been taken away. I also heard a heartbreaking news that most of what you have was also taken away. It pains me to see that not only was I the only one treated unjustly but it also applied to all of you as well. I recently heard this from Holly when she visited along with Nia. I don't want my stars - no I don't want my children to be laid down to such a state. I also heard that you were struggling in dance competitions now. You're recently not placing on top. There were also times that you were not placing at all. What a fall we have gotten! Nia told me as well that your passion for dance and other things had also went down the drain recently. Well I won't stand for that!
They have taken everything away from me except for one. All that you got started in dancing so we'll start there: In re invigorating your passion for dance and I'm sure the rest will follow suit to return. I have a studio that the government couldn't take away because technically, this isn't mine. It's yours. All yours. The studio is in Chicago and it's all named to every single one of you: Maddie, Kenzie, Kendall, Nia, Kalani, JoJo, Brynn, and Kelly as well as Gianna and all of the moms. This was supposed to be my gift to you all on our annual anniversary of the ALDC. Have I not named this also to Gianna, this studio would've probably been taken away as well but since this studio is share owned and Gianna is the only one not to be framed by mysterious lawsuits, you get to keep the studio.
Gianna also came in contact with several friends to give you all a home in Chicago. I know it's far away but I really have a feeling this can give you the boost to go back on top. I don't care if I stay in prison for a long time. What matters to me now is all your happiness. I hope that this will return us together. Take good care of it. It's the only legacy that I can leave you.
Abby Miller
I tear up on what i just read and when I looked at mom, she was tearing up too. Even though she was mean in the show, she was very kind off camera. Sure, at one point all the fame got in her head and that caused her to do horrible things like favoring certain dancers more and kicking out and disgracing other dancers on purpose just because she doesn't like them but nonetheless, she was a kind woman especially towards us
"We teared up reading it back a while ago too. Jojo actually made waterfalls with her eyes" Kendall said
"Hey! Miss Abby can be caring sometimes" Jojo said and we all nod our agreement on that
"I can feel a new beginning here guys. This might be a good sign for us" Brynn said
"I agree with Brynn there. I think we can use this studio for practice and renew ourselves" Nia said
"Why use this for practice only? We can open this studio for dance classes!" I said to them and everyone brightened up on what I just said
"Great idea Kenzie! We should really open the studio for everyone! It will be like the old days!" Jojo excitedly said
"But who'll teach though? It might be Gianna but I can't imagine her to handle it all on her own" Kendall said
"Well why not you all help out in teaching? You're all fully experienced in dancing and all of you are good in choreographing dance moves now" Mom added
"That's a great idea mom! We can do our own choreography! It'll be fun!" I said
"Would that work? I mean...dancing is one thing but making your own dance routines by yourself is hard on its own" Brynn said
"Oh don't be such a worry wart Brynn. We could say specialize in certain classes so we won't have a hard time in teaching. For example, since you're good at lyrical, you can teach that specific dance" Nia explains to her
"Hey, that seems to be a great idea!"
"I can teach contemporary then" Kalani said
"I can teach acro and tap then" Kendall added
"Me? Well I can tell I'll be teaching jazz and musical theater. Wish Maddie could teach too. She was good at that" Nia said
"Then that leaves you, me, and Jojo to teach Hip hop" Kelly said pointing to us
"At least I won't be teaching fucking lyrical. I've had enough of that" Jojo said
"Hip hop's a pain anyway" Kendall says
"I just hope a lot of kids here in Chicago join us. Are there any kids here in Chicago who like to dance"?
"Hey! I'm from here you know! I dance too remember?" Kelly said and we all laugh
"Well I'm glad that you're all excited for your plans girls. I really do. We should all tell Gia about this. I'm sure she'll also pull through with this" Mom said happily and just then, her cell phone rang and she answered it. We eavesdropped on the conversation
"Yes hello? Oh hi Holly!...I see…..yes we just arrived a while ago...no it's just me and Mackenzie. Maddie's busy in her projects…...that's great!...yes I'll take the kids with me. See you soon"
"Was that my mom?" Nia asked
"Yes and she asked us to come to city hall. Everything is already taken off. You just all need to be there to formally sign some papers that can finalize everything for you including the studio" Mom said happily. We all squealed in excitement
We got our stuff ready so we can head out
"Wait...if we're going to open the studio to the public, what will we name it?" I asked
"Oh yeah...good question" Brynn said
"How about we name it ALDC Chicago?" Kendall offered
"Can we even use the name ALDC? That might endanger our ownership of this studio" Kalani said
"Oh yeah haven't thought about that…." Kendall replied
"Plus that might just give us bad publicity again. No disrespect to Abby of course" Jojo added
We ponder on the question that we had. This is hard. I never knew naming something could be this hard
"How about Windy City Dance Company?" Kelly offered
"That's a dumb name Kelly. Too corny" I replied
"Worth a try at least" Kelly replied
"How about Jojo's amazing world?" Jojo offered
"What kind of stupid ass name is that?" I replied
"Hey! I'm just helping out here" Jojo said with a smile
As we we're trying to think, I hear a faint music being played
Look in my eyes…..what do you see…..the cult of personality…."
"Hey….I think I have a great idea for a name" I said in realization
"What is it? Spill Kenzie spill" Brynn said curiously. I told them the name and everyone smiled especially Kelly. I think she got the reference
"That's so Chicago-y but it's perfect!" Kelly said
. "Has a nice ring to it too" Nia said in approvement
"I still think Jojo's world is a good name" Jojo said with feigned disappointment and we all laugh
"Girls? Are you ready now? We need to go there ASAP" Mom called from the foyer
"We're coming!" We all said together. For some reason, I felt awkward after we said that
We walked and locked the studio. All of us are excited about this. We're going to revive our lives and share the gift of dance once more. We decided to take the bus since city hall was just near according to my Waze app. As we wait for the bus across the street, I look over in the store next to our studio. As I look closely, it looked like a studio too.
"I think this place already has a dance studio guys…" I sadly said while pointing to the studio next to ours
"Competition already? We haven't even opened yet!" Jojo said
Kalani looked closely and then started to chuckle
"Guys you're all paranoid. It doesn't say dance studio. It says Dojang" Kalani said
"Dojang? What the fuck is a dojang?" Kendall asked
"It's also known as a dojo. It's for martial arts training like Taek won do, karate you know….everything involving self defense and hitting stuff" Brynn said
"How the hell do you know that?" I asked
"Believe it or not I took up martial arts while I was dancing before I met you guys. You could just imagine the stress I have that day" Brynn laughed
"Remind me to stay away from you when you're upset then" I replied
"I'd probably run for the hills" Kelly added
Just then, we see kids emerging from the studio or dojang as we are corrected.
"Hey, they're wearing those martial arts uniform" Nia said
"Wow! Some of those kids are very young. They'll be ass kickers when they grow up" Kalani said and we laughed
"Indeed they will. Maybe we can make them bodyguards for the studio" Nia said
"That's a relief. I just thought that we might have just lost before we even started. I just don't like any competition when it comes to our new start"
"Agreed on that part. Besides, what threat would a dojang be on a dance studio" Brynn said and we all nodded our agreement
I felt relieved that we didn't had a competition for business. This is turning out to be okay for us. What could go wrong?
The bus arrives and we ride it. I took a window seat next to Brynn and looked over our soon to be opened dance studio. I can't wait. This excites me more than being in a dance competition and recording the song
"You know if there's one thing about that dojang, that is has a pretty stupid name" Kalani said who was seated right in front of us
"Yeah, what kind of name is DJAK anyway?" Jojo added who was seated right next to Kalani
"Maybe it's some sort of robot in disguise" Brynn said and we laughed at that
Meanwhile…
"CURTIS! Turn that piece of shit down and stop singing!"
Curtis whipped his head and saw a very angry looking girl who was near her 12th birthday, 2 weeks to be exact that had fair skin and long auburn hair
"Did you even hear what I said?!" The girl asked
"Sorry Megan. I got in the zone. You know how I love Cult of Personality" The boy, Curtis offered
"Well you sing horribly anyway and if I recall, DJAK is a dojang and not a recording studio!"
"What were you saying anyway? I'm sorry okay?!" Curtis offered
"Hey, who released the little monster again? And why did the music stop? I like Cult of Personality" The woman who emerged from a door said. She had a very muscular but feminine built and has long, blonde hair and also eyes that was as green as the plants of Chicago but little do anyone know that if you look deep within those eyes, it can either signal your rescue or your death
"The fucker here won't listen to me and just kept singing and singing" Megan replied
"Oh so you were the one singing? Nice voice Curtis" The woman said and got a smile from Curtis in return
"Really Mindy?!" Megan said
"Well it IS a beauty to listen to unlike yours that scratches my fucking ears off" Mindy said as she got a death glare from Megan
"What is it with you anyway? What were you telling Curtis?"
"I was asking him if he could go with me to the market to buy some extra razors since classes are over here in DJAK" Megan huffed
"Ohhhh so its bushy in the down under again? Curts I suggest you get to it if you want to get the goods" Mindy laughed and both Curtis and Megan blushed hard
"Why you evil little - " Megan didn't have time to finish what she was about to say as she was kissed by Curtis front and center
"Ewww! Get a fucking room! This is a dojang and not a fucking brothel!" A little girl around 10 appeared from behind Mindy
Megan and Curtis parted lips and Megan huffed . She clearly was annoyed but enjoyed the kiss and Curtis was enjoying what he did as well
"Hmph! Let's just go already!" Megan said as she dragged a laughing Curtis away
"That trick always works on her" Curtis shouts
"It always does Curtis. It always does!" MIndy shouted back
Mindy looked on to the little girl besides her who had a disgusted expression on her face
"They're disgusting little pigs I say!" The little girl said
"Oh please Steph, one day you'll know the joys of exploring your sexuality" Mindy replied
"I'd rather choke on my own vomit or even have Urban Predator nightmares kill me in my sleep" Steph said as she went to the back of the room of DJAK
Mindy just laughed and smiled. Life in DJAK is always fun and exciting