DISCLAIMER: This is a fanfiction novelization of the SpongeBob musical. Neither the musical, songs, characters, nor the property are mine. All the rights are copyrighted to Nickelodeon and Viacom.
SECOND DISCLAIMER: Because this is a novelization of the musical, there will be severe spoilers for those that haven't seen it. I personally recommend buying a ticket, and going to see it. Otherwise, if you just can't afford the money, you could always find a bootleg on the internet.
Anyways, basically put; if you're interested in going to see the SpongeBob musical, I wouldn't recommend reading any further. If you have seen the show, or don't care about spoilers, I hope you enjoy this novelization.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE MUSICAL
Written by Kyle Jarrow
Directed by Tina Landau
Our story begins with the soothing voice of our resident French Narrator.
"Ahh...bonjour, salud, and welcome to this quiet corner of the ocean floor, teeming with the many kind of undersea life. It is here where we find the submarine habitat known as...Bikini Bottom! Let us observe as the sun rises on a new, nautical day."
As if on cue, the sun rises to welcome a brand new day to the underwater town. The camera pans over to a patch of kelp.
"Here, we see an ordinary cluster of kelp."
We then pan over to a piece of coral.
"And here, a common guppy of coral."
Now, we pan over to the familiar, three-house neighborhood of Conch Street, where we find a pineapple house.
"And here, a pineapple. This fruit is home to one of the most fascinating sea creatures of all; the yellow sponge!"
Said yellow sponge, aptly named SpongeBob SquarePants, is shook awake from his slumber, thanks to his blowhorn alarm clock.
"Bikini Bottom Day"
Written by Jonathan Coulton
"Ahh, good morning, world, and all who inhabit it!" SpongeBob said, as he elevated himself up to his feet.
Jump out of bed,
Mix up a breakfast for my favorite pet snail!
"Meow." Gary, the aforementioned 'pet snail,' said, as he slithers in to frame.
Full steam ahead,
the S.S. I Am Ready is about to set sail!
This kind of day,
Couldn't get much better,
But it keeps on trying!
*laughing*
I'm on my way,
Somewhere, there's a Krabby Patty that needs frying!
And who's the lucky sponge in the mirror who is living his dream?
Who's always careful with his dental hygine?
Gary, it's me!
Happy just to be here,
In the world renowned,
Bikini Bottom!
How I love this town,
Bikini Bottom!
When the sun shines down,
On a beautiful Bikini Bottom day!
As SpongeBob opens his door, and steps his feet outside, a rock opens up to reveal a pink starfish, whose actually SpongeBob's portly best friend, Patrick Star.
"Good morning, Patrick!" SpongeBob gleefully said, waving his best friend over.
Patrick stretched and yawned. "Is it morning already?"
"It sure is! And, I'm singing an opening number!"
"Ooh, ooh! I want a verse!"
I missed a snack,
This busy schedule makes it hard to be me!
To stay on track,
Now I'll have to eat it while I'm watching TV!
There might not be time for a nap,
But I'll do what I can!
They're showing all the episodes of
Mermaid Man!
Oh, every single one!
I'm standing all day underneath my favorite rock!
~Bikini Bottom!~
Now what rhymes with rock?
~Bikini Bottom!~
Nothing rhymes with rock!
It's a typical Bikini Bottom day!
"Would you two PLEASE keep it down!?" The tall, blue Moai statue-like house between the rock and pineapple boomed, as the door slammed open, revealing a grey, brown shirt-wearing cephalopod begrudgingly walking out.
"Good morning, Squidward!" SpongeBob and Patrick said, waving their grumpy neighbor over.
"Another day, another migraine..." Squidward sighed, as he prepared for his verse.
When I want some quiet,
There's nowhere to go!
A sensitive artist,
Can't get a moment's peace,
With these two idiots
In stereo!
They never go away,
Typical Bikini Bottom day!
"Today's a great day, Squidward! In fact, I would even say...'the best day ever!'" SpongeBob said.
"You say that every day." Squidward grumbled.
"And I haven't been wrong yet! Bye, Patrick! I'll see you at work, Squidward!" SpongeBob said, throwing his arm around Squidward's arm.
"What did I do to deserve this?" Squidward sighed.
"We now follow SpongeBob past the treedome." The French Narrator said, as SpongeBob approached the aforementioned treedome. "Home of Sandy Cheeks, the squirrel; hard at work on her latest invention." The narrator finished, as SpongeBob looks over at Sandy's invention blowing up in front of her.
Boy, howdy!
That was close!
It's just a little smoke,
A minor setback!
A few more hours at most,
And I'll be done with this here brand-new jetpack!
And then, this Texas squirrel,
This country girl, will spread her wings and fly!
Her bushy tail, at comet's trail, clear across the sky!
Above the town, and looking down, on a typical Bikini Bottom day!
Sandy noticed SpongeBob, and waved at him, as she went back into her treehouse.
"Bye, Sandy! I'm off to work at the Krusty Krab!" SpongeBob gleefully said, as he made a bee-line over to the restaurant.
"Ah yes, The Krusty Krab, Bikini Bottom's most popular dining establishment; home to the Krabby Patty. Owned and operated by Mr. Eugene Krabs." The narrator said, as we see the crab, and his lobster-trap restaurant. We then look over to the building around the corner.
"And across town, the least popular restaurant; the Chum Bucket, owned by Sheldon J. Plankton." The image of a small invertebrate appears alongside the giant bucket. "Two arch nemeses locked in a fast-food cold war." The narrator finished, as Mr. Krabs began to sing.
Winds from the west,
Everywhere you look, the skies are clear and sunny!
Good weather's best,
When you're in the mood to make a ton of money!
As Mr. Krabs laughed about his greed, a evil cackle could be heard from inside the Chum Bucket, as Plankton watched the crab from a telescope.
Laugh while you can,
Until the day you laugh no more forever!
"Forever." A robotic voice can be heard.
I've got a plan!
And I went to college,
So you know it's clever!
"Oh, give it up, Sheldon. It'll just fail, like all your other schemes." The robotic voice, whose actually Karen, Plankton's computer wife, said.
"But...you used to love my evil schemes...!" Plankton somberly said.
"Well, what can I say? The magic's gone."
Back at the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs continues to sing.
They say that money doesn't matter
If you love your work, ha!
Who would say that?
Probably some penniless jerk!
Back to the Chum Bucket, where Plankton continues.
Soon the day will come,
When they'll all love chum!
It's just a matter of time!
~Bikini Bottom!~
'Till I get them in line!
~Bikini Bottom!~
And this town is all mine!
Just a typical Bikini Bottom day!
At that point, SpongeBob arrives at the Krusty Krab, ready for work.
"SpongeBob reporting for duty, at the greatest restaurant in the entire ocean!" SpongeBob beamed, before turning to Squidward, working the cash register. "Where's Mr. Krabs?"
"It's Take Your Kid To Work Day." Squidward dully answered, as giant footsteps can be heard.
"Just think, Pearl, me darlin' daughter! One day, this'll all be yours! Soon as ya graduate high school, I'll start ya as manager!" Mr. Krabs said.
"But Daddy, I have my own dreams!" Pearl, Mr. Krabs' oversized whale daughter, said.
Hearing the word 'manager,' SpongeBob bounced right over to his boss. "Uh, Mr. Krabs? If she doesn't wanna be manager...well, I know someone who'd be great for the job!~"
"You?! Ha! My boy, yer nothin' but a wee simple sponge! A fry cook's all you'll ever be!" Mr. Krabs said, as he continued laughing.
This saying took a blow in the feelings for SpongeBob.
Why can't he see?
I wore my good shoes,
and I've got my tie on...
Maybe it's me?
Am I just a simple sponge
you can't rely on?
Come on, Mr. Krabs!
I can do it if you give me one chance!
Then, everyone will say,
"Good morning, Mr. SquarePants!"
I will never rest,
Until I was the best...-!
Suddenly, the floor starts rumbling, vibrating everything around the building.
"Um...is that something we should worry about?" Squidward said, after the rumbling stopped.
"...Nah!" SpongeBob said, just brushing it aside.
That is, until the Bikini Bottom News appeared on TV.
"Breaking news! That IS something we should worry about!"
To be continued...
Author Notes: Hope you all enjoy the first chapter to my novelization of the SpongeBob musical! Let me know what you think of it, and have a great day!
