Leather, Musically Inclined
Sarah glanced up as her roommate, and sometimes best friend, Christine, walked into the apartment with her new boyfriend, and sometimes maniacal killer, Erik. The two were being disgustingly cute but, at the moment, she preferred that to what they would do when they finally spotted her. She'd been so absorbed in her book (a book by Jeaniene Frost and it was just getting to the good part!) she hadn't heard them and now it was too late to hide. Sarah groaned under her breath as the couple saw her and tried desperately to think of a way to avoid the coming inquisition. Unfortunately, nothing came to mind and Sarah resigned herself to what she knew was going to be an unpleasant conversation.
"Sarah," Christine sing-songed and Sarah knew she was in trouble, "We just saw Jareth in the hall and asked him how things were coming along. Why haven't you decided what you're going to do yet?"
"Negotiations are still in progress," Sarah said sulkily as she closed her book and set it down before crossing her arms over her chest and settling in for a good long pout, "He insists I should go Underground for one of the big Fae celebrations while I think it's better if we stay up here and have a nice normal date."
Sarah made sure to put emphasis on the word "normal" but where the Goblin King was concerned, it was anything but.
"And what was his answer to that?" Erik asked as he sat in the chair across from the couch she was laying on before pulling Christine down on his lap.
"His glittery tightness," Sarah got out through gritted teeth as she tried to ignore her two friends being disgustingly cute again (the wistful thought crossed her mind that she wished she had someone to do that with), "Said we'd already done that and so now it was time to try something else."
"He has a point," Christine said as she nibbled at the end of Erik's nose. Sarah rolled her eyes at their antics. At least when they wanted to act like rabbits they went back to his apartment.
"I don't really care if he has a point," Sarah said flippantly, grabbing her book, and stealthily trying to make her way to safety. Christine shot her a look and Sarah sat back down with all the grace of a three year old not allowed to have her way, "I'm not about to put myself in the situation where I have to depend on him to survive the night."
"She has a point as well, my dear," Erik murmured. His voice was slightly muffled since his face was buried in her neck, "I would not wish to have to rely on him for anything, while worrying about what he might do to trick me into something, as well as, having to worry about every other hostile Fae in the room."
"Fine," Christine conceded sourly. She'd wanted all the juicy details on what one of those revels was like, that being part of the reason she'd suggested it to Jareth, but she guessed it would just have to wait, "What things have you agreed on so far?"
Sarah slumped into the couch. She wasn't getting out of here anytime soon; she just knew it.
"Well, he can't be plastered to my side, as in no breathing room whatsoever plastered, there has to be at least six inches of space between us at all times and holding hands has to be limited to less than half the night unless the situation specifically calls for it," Sarah actually grinned as she thought of the next part, "And there is to only be one good night kiss, no reordering time for multiples, no leading up to one big kiss, and the kiss can only be on my lips. He tries to kiss me anywhere else and the whole night is null and void."
"You've only negotiated the physical side?" Christine asked in amazement.
"How did you get him to agree to that?" Erik wanted to know; equally amazed.
"As I said, we can't agree where we're going to have the date so personal space issues are all we can do at the moment," Sarah replied patiently, "And that was his one demand besides the actual date so if he actually wants that kiss he'll have to play by my rules to get it."
"Huh," Erik said thoughtfully but was distracted when Christine started murmuring in his ear. Sarah rolled her eyes in disgust again as a flush took over his face. The final straw was when Erik groaned at something Christine did. Sarah was up and running to her room, a flush covering her own face, before you could say "chicken."
"Oh Sarah dear," Christine called, "We're having a game night in the boys' apartment so make sure you're there!"
Sarah raised her hand in acknowledgement just before her door slammed shut. She leaned against the door, her book clutched to her chest as she tried to tamp down on the embarrassment and little bit of resentment and jealousy that came from watching them. A shower sounded wonderful right about now.
Christine dissolved into a fit of giggles as soon as Sarah's door was closed.
"You know that if she finds out that we've been acting that way around her specifically to try to make her more agreeable to the idea of dating Jareth, she'll do something even worse than last time," Erik said mildly as Christine fell off his lap she was laughing so hard.
Erik tilted his head, his chin in his hand, as he watched Christine; a contented and loving smile on his face. Movement caught his attention and Erik turned to see several goblins making their way down the hall. He briefly wondered what they were up to this time when his eyebrows shot up at the sight of them carrying away what he could only assume were all of Sarah's bras. Erik had a sudden idea and he beckoned one of the goblins over. It came reluctantly, knowing that Erik didn't usually tolerate them, but it grinned at the suggestion Erik whispered to it and nodded its head in agreement, a grin splitting its face almost in half. Erik watched it scamper away before turning back to Christine.
Christine finally got herself together after many reoccurrences of giggles. Picking herself up off the floor, she went to the kitchen to find herself something to drink before answering him.
"Don't worry," Christine said as she bent over to look into the refrigerator. Erik motioned the goblins to hurry down the hall, "She'll never figure it out. Sarah's really uptight about public displays of affection which is why she's arguing so much with Jareth about all the touch feely stuff."
Not finding anything in the fridge, Christine went in the pantry to see if they had anything in there. The goblins came running back down the hall, bras in hand, and quickly scooted out the door. The last one tripped as it reached the end of the hall but was back up and running without much of a pause. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it had just reached the door when Sarah saw it.
"Besides, it's natural for us to be so touchy feely-"
"JARETH! WHERE DO YOUR GOBLINS THINK THEY'RE GOING WITH MY BRAS?!"
Christine and Erik watched as Sarah barreled down the hall and out of the apartment to chase after the little creatures that had made off with her underwear. Screeching and other sounds of mayhem reached them as various residents got caught up in the chaos.
"So," Erik said nonchalantly, "When do you think Sarah's going to realize all she's wearing is a towel?"
More screams cut off whatever it was Christine was about to say. They two winced as they listened to the mayhem in the hall but twin looks of horror crossed their faces when they heard Frankie.
"Well, well," he drawled, "What have we here?"
Erik reached in his jacket for the rope he kept on him at all times but the sight that greeted him when he made it to the hall pulled him up short. A great big blue box had suddenly appeared in the middle of the hall and a brunette guy and blonde girl were looking out watching the turmoil. As he drew close enough to be able to hear them, Christine right behind him, he realized they were British and seemed to be discussing Sarah.
"Well have you never seen that movie?" Asked the girl.
"No, Rose, I haven't and I don't think I want to," The man replied.
"Well trust me," Rose said, "This is going to get very bad if we don't help her."
Thus saying she darted around the far side of the box and out of Erik's sight.
"Rose!" The man cried as he moved to go after her. A startled cry and Rose yelling "Come on!" sounded before Rose appeared dragging Sarah. Rose, Sarah, and the man disappeared into the box, which then disappeared with a whump-whump, revealing Frankie who appeared to be knocked out on the floor with a large knot on his head. Erik and Christine stared at each other.
"Where did they go?" Christine asked.
"I don't know," Erik answered though he seemed to remember seeing the man before, "I'm more curious as to where Jareth could be. She was yelling loud enough to wake the dead so he had to have heard her. You know he's been disappearing a lot latel-"
"Can a vampire not get any sleep around here?" A voice snarled behind them, "Don't you people know we're supposed to be dead during the day? Why can't you lot be quiet?! You don't see us making so much noise you can't sleep!"
Erik and Christine turned to find a rather rumpled looking Dracula wearing a tartan dressing gown glaring at them.
"Er, right, sorry, sir," Christine said, "You can blame this one on Jareth and his minions."
"You can bet I will," He snarled before turning on his heal and disappearing down the hall.
Erik opened his mouth to comment but the same whump-whump sounded from inside the apartment. The two raced back inside to find the blue box slowly appearing in the middle of the living room. As soon as it was solid Sarah was out the door, still clutching her towel, followed by the blonde Rose, and the man. The man spotted Erik and Christine and came over to introduce himself.
"Hello," He said cheerfully, "I'm the Doctor."
"Doctor Who?" Christine asked.
"Exactly," The man replied. His brown hair was a little mussed but his clothes and the long brown coat he had on seemed to be fine. The black glasses he was wearing gave him a distinguished look. Christine made a face at his answer but didn't say anything else.
"Oh!" Erik cried in recognition, "You're that chap that helped us with that, er…problem we had a while back."
"Yes!" The Doctor said with a smile.
"Christine," Sarah called, "Do you have a bra I could borrow?"
Erik stiffened at her question and began to inch towards the door while the Doctor and Rose headed back to the box.
"Until I get mine back or buy new ones-"
"Yes, come with me and I'll get you one," Christine and Sarah moved off to Christine's room but turned back to address the Doctor and Rose, "Doctor we're having a get together tonight. As a thank you for helping, why don't you and Rose come?"
"We shall stop in, thanks for inviting us," He grinned before he and Rose entered the box and the box disappeared.
Erik began inching towards the door again as Christine and Sarah disappeared. He turned to quickly make his way back to his own apartment but didn't get far before Christine's cry reached him.
"Erik! Where are my bras?!"
Erik bolted for the door and was down the hall before Christine had cleared the living room. Christine stomped her foot as she huffed in annoyance at the situation.
"He ran," she said as Sarah stuck her head out with an inquiring look, "He's always saying he prefers me without bras and I keep telling him there's no way in hell I'm going without but he doesn't listen!"
"Well at least you still have a bra," Sarah said as she indicated Christine's chest, "I still need one."
"I could go buy us a few," Christine offered.
"Yeah, alright," Sarah sighed. A thought crossed her mind as Christine moved to grab some money, "What are we doing tonight anyway?"
"We're supposed to sing duets, our partners and what songs we sing will be decided by drawing them out of a hat, and we're playing truth or dare by spinning a bottle," Christine replied, "That last is something Erik found on the internet. Why?"
"Oh I think I have an idea on how to get back at them," Sarah said with a decidedly evil grin. Christine could almost see the horns growing and she briefly wondered where they'd disappeared to from the last time she'd let her devious side out.
"How?"
"I'll let you know when you get back."
"No, tell me now!"
"Fine! Come here."
As Sarah whispered what she was planning in Christine's ear, Christine's expression began to mirror Sarah's. This was going to be good.
Later that night, Sarah, Christine, Jareth, Erik, Luna, Dresden, the Doctor, Rose, Lizzie, James, Javert, Eponine, Legolas, Sweeney, Az, and Crowley were all gathered in Jareth and Erik's apartment laughing, playing, eating, and just generally having fun. Sarah and Christine traded looks and knowing smiles at each other when no one was looking. It was almost time to put their plan into action.
"Rose, truth or dare," Legolas asked after his own dare. He was still blushing.
"Um, truth," She answered.
"Where was the first place the Doctor took you?"
"Oh that's an easy one! He took me to see the end of the world."
Sudden silence greeted her words as all eyes turned to her in horror.
"It's a long way off," She protested, "And nobody was still there."
The looks continued to get more horrified as she went on and the Doctor finally poked her to get her to stop.
"I'll explain later," She said in exasperation.
"Yes, because you certainly weren't helping in making them feel better. Look I took her, like, five billion years into the future so no worries mates."
Everyone slowly relaxed again but they still looked a little rattled. Rose spun the bottle and Christine and Sarah held their breath as they waited for who it would land on. They'd been playing for a while so everyone had gone at least once but they didn't want to dare them too early lest they get suspicious. The bottle slowed and landed on Sarah. Sarah's pulse picked up. Now all she needed was for the bottle to land on Erik or Jareth.
"Sarah," Rose caught her attention by calling her name. They'd enlisted all the other females in the room, as well as, Az and Crowley, to help them in their endeavor. Crowley was going to make sure the bottle stopped on either Erik or Jareth for them, "Truth or dare?"
"Uh," Sarah couldn't decide what would be worse but finally said, "Truth."
"Alright then, um, let me see," Rose looked around for inspiration before her eyes lit up, "Have you ever kissed a girl?"
"No," Sarah said quickly but then caught Christine's eye, "Well, no, but was that one thing canon?"
Christine shrugged, "I don't know."
"I'm going to go with no using the "It wasn't canon to the main story clause," the "It was all Jareth's fault clause," and the "Puck" clause," Sarah said decisively.
What's the "Puck" clause?" Rose asked as everyone else laughed at her answer, besides Jareth who was glowering at nobody in particular.
"It's also known as the "If Puck had anything to do with it then it didn't happen" clause."
"Oh."
"My turn!" Sarah cried as she grabbed the bottle and spun it, discreetly signaling Crowley. The bottle began to slow and finally stopped on Jareth. Sarah tried her best to hide her glee and she must have been successful because he didn't bolt.
"Truth or dare?"
"Dare," Jareth purred as he looked at Sarah. This time she couldn't stop the grin from spreading and Jareth started to look a little worried.
"I dare you to dress up as whatever character you draw when we do duets later, male or female, and that goes for your partner as well," She said quickly. Those who weren't part of the scheme quickly put up protests but Sarah held up her hand and they quieted down. Jareth studied her for a moment before nodded.
"I agree," he answered. Sarah nodded in return.
They played for a while longer before the hats were brought out. Names were put into one hat while songs were put in another. Lizzie was going to choose names from the hats and slip Jareth and Erik's names in last so that it looked like they'd been there the whole time. The same would happen with the songs except Luna was choosing those as each set of names was chosen. Everyone settled around as they waited for their names to be called and what song they would be given. The order they were paired up would be the order they went in. All the women in the room, sympathetic to Sarah and Christine's plight, exchanged glances as they anticipated the coming show.
"We'll try not to put any roommates together but if it comes down to the last two being roommates then we're not going to bother to shuffle people around cause I'm too lazy," Lizzie said as she dumped the names into the hat, "Other than that I think everything's fair game."
Lizzie reached into the hat and pulled two names while Luna reached into her hat and pulled a song.
"The first pair is Eponine and the Doctor," Lizzie called out and the two in question moved to one side.
"There song is Playing With the Big Boys from the movie the Prince of Egypt," Luna said softly.
"The next couple is Sarah and me," Lizzie said and Sarah moved to stand next to Lizzie.
"The song is You Thought Wrong by Kelly Clarkson," Luna said.
"Next we have," Lizzie paused as she stared at the names then gave James an apologetic look, "James and Sweeney."
The two men sized each other up but didn't make a fuss as they moved to stand together.
"Their song is We are One from the movie the Lion King 2," Luna called in her quiet voice.
"Next up is Crowley and Christine," Lizzie called out. Erik and Jareth were looking a little droopy at the fact that they wouldn't get to pair up with either of the girls.
"Their song is At the Beginning from the movie Anastasia," Luna said.
"Next is Rose and Dresden," Lizzie said as she glanced up at all the people left.
"They will be singing No Matter What from the musical Beauty and the Beast," Luna said; almost sounding bored.
"Alright guys, just three more couples," Lizzie said as she pulled two more names, "And we have Javert and Legolas."
The two men glanced at each other but moved to where they were standing together as everyone else had done.
"They'll be singing Angel of Music from the musical The Phantom of the Opera," Luna said.
"Alright then," Lizzie said as she glanced around the room, a small grin on her face, "Next we have Luna and Az."
"Our song will be Something Good from the movie The Sound of Music," Luna said as he gave a discreet wave of her wand to make the last piece of paper appear in the hat. Lizzie dumped the other names back into the hat, letting the pieces with Erik and Jareth's names fall in with the others.
"Well I don't really have to tell you two that you're paired up," Lizzie said in amusement as the two stared at each other in horror.
"You'll be singing What is this Feeling? from the musical Wicked," Luna said absently as she stared at the piece of paper in her hand.
"What? No!" Erik cried, "He agreed to that stupid dare and I refuse to be a part of this. Besides, we don't have any of the stuff to do the costumes."
"Oh I can take care of that," Luna said cheerfully as she waved her wand at him and Jareth.
"No! Wai-! Stop!"
With a poof and a bit of smoke, Jareth and Erik were dressed as more masculine versions of Elphaba and Galinda. Their clothes were still on the more feminine side but the right colors. Erik was wearing a black wig that had been braided and his skin was green while Jareth's hair was suddenly curled to mimic Galinda's hair. Cameras were brought out from various places and trained on the two roommates. Erik and Jareth looked at each other before scowling.
"This is all your fault," They said in unison. The arguing would have gone on but they were shushed as the Doctor and Eponine took the mikes and the music started. Eponine started out.
By the power of Ra...
Mut...Nut...Khnum...Ptah...
Nephthys...Nekhbet...Sobek...Sekhment...
Sokar...Selket...Reshpu...Wadjet...
Anubis...Anukis...Seshmu...Meshkent...
Hemsut...Tefnut...Heket...Mafdet...
Ra...Mut...Nut...Ptah...
Hemsut...Tefnut...Sokar...Selket...
Seshmu...Reshpu...Sobek...Wadjet...
Heket...Mafdet...Nephthys...Nekhbet...
Ra...
The Doctor really seemed to be getting into the song and was trying to get Eponine to dance with him but she stayed where she was; stubbornly shaking her head until he just shrugged and let her be.
So you think you've got friends in high places
With the power to put us on the run
Well, forgive us these smiles on our faces
You'll know what power is when we are done
Son...
You're playing with the big boys now
Playing with the big boys now
Ev'ry spell and gesture
Tells you who's the best, you're
Playing with the big boys now
You're playing with the big boys now
You're playing with the big boys now
Stop this foolish mission
Watch a true magician
Give an exhibition how
Pick up your silly twig, boy
You're playing with the big boys now!
By the power of Ra
Mut, Nut, Khnum, PtahSobek,
Sekhmet, Sokar, SelketAnumbis,
AnukisHemsut, Tefnut, Meshkent, Mafdet...
You're playing with the big boys now
You're playing with the big boys now
By the might of Horus
You will kneel before us
Kneel to our splendorous power...
You put up a front
You put up a fight
And just to show we feel no spite
You can be our acolyte
But first, boy, it's time to bow(Kowtow!)
Or it's your own grave you'll dig, boy
You're playing with the big boys now
Playing with the big boys
Now!
Everyone clapped when the song finished. Eponine went straight to James and sat down next to him without looking at anyone while the Doctor went over to Rose, a big grin on his face. James laughed and gave Eponine a quick hug and a kiss.
"That was fun!"
"Yes," Rose nodded, "You looked like you were having a lot of it. Scared that poor girl, though, I think."
"Her? Naw. She'll be fine."
Sarah and Lizzie took up the mikes and prepared for their own duet. They'd decided Sarah would take Kelly's part while Lizzie took Tamyra's.
I see how your trying to weasel
your way in
boy I know how you maneuver
with your confusion
you tell me that I'm your only
and how bad that you want me
then why are you so shady
if I'm supposed to be your lady
why should I believe anything you say
and how could you shame me that way
tell me where where did you get the nerve
to even think that you you could
play me wrong
you thought we didn't know
you thought we were in the dark
but boy your covers blown
cause we both know now
you thought you had us fooled
at your beckon call
but now who's the joke
and look who's laughing now
now your trying to use us against one another
but it won't work
The two girls laughed and strutted around the stage, pointing fingers and having a grand old time.
I see right though your game boy
and I know exactly what I'm in for
you tried to deny all your actions
for once in your life be a real man
at least give me the proper respect
of the truth i already know you did it
why should I believe anything you say
and how could you shame me that way
tell me where did you get the nerve
to even think that you could
play me wrong
you thought we didn't know
you thought we were in the dark
but boy your covers blown
cause we both know now
you thought you had us fooled
at your beckon call
but now who's the joke
and look who's laughing now
I see right through you baby
tryin' to tell me you want me
why don't you get it through your thick head
cause I've seen this game before
and I'm not showing you the door so
SHUT YOUR MOUTH
I'm not trying to hear your lies
no not again
sorry you couldn't be a better man
you thought we didn't know
you thought we were in the dark
but boy your covers blown
cause we both know now
you thought you had us fooled
at your beckon call
but now who's the joke
and look who's laughing now
Guess you thought wrong
look who's laughing now
You stupid
Whistles were heard as the two girls finished their song and made way for the next duet that would be singing. Sweeney and James made their way up to the mikes and waited for the music to start. They'd flipped to see who would be singing Kiara's part and James had lost. He was just glad their song was short.
As you go through life you'll see
There is so much that we
Don't understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go
The way we planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
Sweeney's expression never changed as he sang while James did his best to melt into the floor.
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are
We are one
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We are one
Polite applause was heard all around as everyone didn't particularly want to draw Sweeney's attention. James hurried to Eponine for his own hug and kiss. Christine and Crowley made their way to the stage as the music started.
"Keep your hands to yourself, demon," Erik growled. Crowley just shot him an amused look before grabbing the mike.
We were strangers starting out on our journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are and I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected what you did to my heart
When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This is the start
Crowley reached over and snuck his arm around Christine, pulling her close and sending a challenging look at Erik who was having to be held back to keep from pummeling the demon. Christine just rolled her eyes at his antics and kept singing.
And Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
We were strangers on a crazy adventure
Never dreaming how our dreams would come true
Now here we stand unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
I know that my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart
In the end I wanna be standing at the beginning with you
Erik snatched Christine away from Crowley and marched her to where he'd been sitting and pulling her down onto his lap.
"Careful," Christine said, "You'll get your makeup on me."
Erik growled a response but let her up. Next up were Rose and Dresden but the wizard hung back from the mikes.
"Uh, guys? Wizards and technology do not a good combination make," He said, "I, er, know the song so I'll just sing it from back here."
"Suit yourself," Rose said as the music started.
Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
My daughter odd? Where did you get an idea like that?
I don't know. It's just that, well, people talk.
They talk about me, too.
No, we're not odd, its true
No fam'ly ever saner
Except one uncle who...well, maybe let that pass
In all you say or do
You couldn't make it plainer
You are your mother's daughter; therefore you are class
So I should just accept
I'm simply not like them
They are the common herd
And you should take my word
You are unique: creme de la creme
No matter what you do
I'm on your side
And if my point of view
Is somewhat misty-eyed
There's nothing clearer in my life
Than what I wish and feel for you
And that's a lot...
No matter what
Poor Dresden could barely be heard yelling from where he was in the back of the room and it was all Rose could do to keep from laughing at him.
No matter what they say
You make me proud
I love the funny way
You stand out from the crowd
It's my intention my invention
Shows the world out there one day
Just what we've got...
No matter what
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
That ev'ry daughter's great?
You are!
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
And quite rightly!
No matter what the pain
We've come this far
I pray that you remain
Exactly as you are
This really is a case of father knowing best
And daughter too!
You're never strange
Don't ever change
You've all I've got
No matter what.
The two finished to much laughter from the gathered friends. Rose moved back to where the Doctor was while Javert and Legolas took the mikes. Javert had lost the toss so he was singing Meg's part while Legolas had Christine's but Erik was doing his own part at the beginning.
Bravi, bravi, bravissimi
Where in the world have you been hiding?
Really, you were perfect
I only wish I knew your secret
Who is this new tutor?
Father once spoke of an Angel
I used to dream he'd appear
Now as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here
Everyone tried to keep a straight face but seeing the two men trying to sing the opera parts correctly was having an adverse effect to them keeping said straight faces. Legolas and Javert stood stiffly in one spot as if by doing so no one would notice them.
Here in this room, he calls me softly
Somewhere inside, hiding
Somehow I know he's always with me
He, the unseen genius
Christine, you must have been dreaming
Stories like this can't come true
Christine, you're talking in riddles
And it's not like you
Angel of music, guide and guardian
Grant to me your glory
Angel of music, hide no longer
Secret and strange Angel
He's with me even now
Your hands are cold
All around me
Your face, Christine, it's white
It frightens me, don't be frightened
Much laughter and applause met the end of the song. Legolas and Javert hurried away from the mikes as quickly as they could to make room for Luna and Az. The two stood serenely side by side as they waited for the music to start. Sarah and Christine were practically bouncing. Jareth and Erik were next!
Perhaps I had a wicked childhood
Perhaps I had a miserable youth
But somewhere in my wicked, miserable past
There must have been a moment of truth
For here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you should
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
For here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you should
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth
Or childhood
I must have done something . . .
Something good
Applause met the end of the song but then everyone turned to Erik and Jareth in anticipation. The two stiffly made their way to the mikes as the music started.
"Now make sure you do a good job on this," Sarah called out.
Dearest, darlingest momsie and popsicle...
My dear father...
Sarah and Christine were nearly on the floor they were laughing so hard. Sarah jammed her fist into her mouth to try to stifle her laughter but wasn't having much luck. From the sounds around her, neither was anyone else.
There's been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz.
Erik looked like he was biting nails while Jareth had a determine expression on his face.
But of course I'll care for Nessa.
But of course, I'll rise above it.
Dresden felt something rupture in his side from laughing so hard but he didn't care at the moment. James and Javert had two digital recorders to ensure they had the two up front covered.
"These are going up on the internet," James murmured quietly.
"Where?" Asked Eponine; tears streaming down her face.
"Everywhere."
For I know that's how you'd want me to respond, yes.
There's been some confusion for you see my roommate is...
"Why is it that this song fits so well?" Lizzie gasped, "It was like it was made for them."
Jareth glared out at his supposed friends and vowed that he would get them back for this somehow.
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe...
Blonde.
Jareth shot Erik a look as the brunette said that last part with a little too much enthusiasm. Erik simply raised his eyebrow in challenge. Oh it was on.
What is this feeling, so sudden, and new?
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you.
Erik and Jareth moved until they stood in front of each other. Everyone else leaned forward in anticipation of what they would do next.
My pulse is rushing.
My head is reeling
My face is flushing.
"I thought they'd gotten past that," Christine murmured to Sarah who simply shrugged in answer.
What is this feeling? Fervid as a flame, does it have a name? Yes...
Loathing! Unadulterated loathing!
Jareth and Erik began circling each other. Both figured if they were stuck doing the song they might as well do it right.
For your face,
Your voice,
Your clothing!
The Doctor and Rose were leaning against the Tardis for support they were laughing so hard. Luna was using her wand to create a sort of video to be able to send back to her friends in England so they could see what was going on.
Let's just say- I loath it all!
Every little trait how ever small makes my very flesh begin to crawl with simple utter loathing!
There's a strange exhilaration.
In such total detestation.
It's so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit, it came on fast, still I do believe that it can last.
And I will be loathing, loathing you my whole life long.
Here everyone else joined in to make up for the chorus that wasn't there.
Dear Galinda, you are just too good!
How do you stand it, I don't think I could.
She's a terror, she's a tartar, we don't mean to show a bias but Galinda, you're a martyr!
Az was watching everything with an indulgent smile while Crowley rolled on the floor behind him.
"It's not that funny," He snapped at Crowley.
"Yes it is," Crowley gasped.
Well, these things are sent to try us...
Az rolled his eyes in reply and went back to watching the show. Sweeney and Legolas exchanged glances with each other but they each had their own smiles in place.
Poor Galinda, forced to reside with someone so disgusticified,
We just want to tell you, we're all on your side!
Lizzie, Christine, and Sarah were having to hold each other up as they watched the two men strut about the front of the room.
What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you.
My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling.
Oh, what is this feeling?!
Does it have a name?
Yes, ahhhhh... loathing!
There's a strange exhilaration, in such total detestation, it's so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit, it came on fast, still I do believe that it can last!
And I will be loathing for forever, loathing, truly deeply loathing you, my whole life long!
Erik got an evil look on his face and, reaching inside his jacket, he pulled out a stuffed black chicken.
Boo!
Ah!
Jareth disappeared in a cloud of glitter as the room erupted in roars of laughter. The Fae reappeared, once more dressed in his own clothes and his hair set to rights, glaring at all the people around him. Sarah and Christine moved to the door, bidding everyone goodnight before turning to face Erik and Jareth.
"Well, boys," Sarah said cheerfully, "That'll teach you."
When they simply looked confused Christine clarified.
"For stealing our bras. Now we bid you all goodnight, don't try to follow us back to our rooms."
As the door shut behind them, Jareth turned to Erik with a bewildered expression on his face.
"What in the bloody hell are they going on about?" He asked Erik. Erik suddenly looked worried and everyone else had a sudden keen interest in where this conversation was going.
"You told your goblins to steal all of Sarah's bras," Erik answered, "That's the only reason I told them to take Christine's was because I knew I could get them back from you."
"What?!" Jareth squawked, "No I didn't! I've been taking care of business in the Underground that I've been neglecting. That's where I've been this last week."
"Well if you didn't tell them to do it, then who did," Erik asked in a worried voice. Everybody else felt as confused as Jareth and Erik looked.
"That's a very good question," Jareth muttered.
Jareth stared in horror at the postcard in his hand. More specifically, what it said.
Dear Jareth,
I hope I find you positively desolate. I do so love the new video of you and
your friend that's going round the internet. You do cause me a good amount
of amusement.
Hate you always,
Jadis
"JAMES! WHAT THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU POST?!"
Jadis laughed heartily as she watched her son chase the naval man around on the screen. On her finger she twirled one of the many new bras she found herself with.
"Oh yes," She murmured, "A great amount of amusement indeed."