Word Girl: The Musical
Scene Two
Narrator: It is after school that the kids receive interesting news…
Violet, Scoops, and Becky look at the bulletin board where a big poster was.
Becky: (Reading it) 'Come one, come all, to the city's first annual Masquerade Ball.'
Scoops: 'Featuring an all you can eat cheese buffet, and a display of one of the biggest diamond rings in the world, including matching jewelry to go with it.'
Violet: 'You must have a date to enter.' Becky, what's a masquerade?
Becky: A masquerade is an event where you dress in masks and fancy clothes. It's like a Halloween party but more formal.
Violet: Oh… That sure would be fun to go to.
Scoops: Plus, I could write a huge article on the whole event! Hmm, but where can I find a date…
Becky: You could always take one of us… (Looking on with hopeful eyes)
Violet: Great idea!
Scoops: (Blushes) Well, that is if you don't mind… Violet.
Violet: I'd love to!
Scoops: Great! Um, I hope you're okay with this, Becky.
Becky: Me? Oh sure! (But deep down, she was slightly disappointed, but then she remembered back on Valentine's Day, when he wanted to give Violet a special valentine.) You two will have a good time at the ball.
Violet: Well, I hope you'll find someone that'll take you; it sure would be nice to have to you there, too.
Becky: Well let's see how much time I have… (Checking the poster) In about five days.
Violet: Are you sure that'll be enough time for you?
Becky: You bet.
Scoops: If you will excuse me, ladies, I have a story to get out. (Takes his leave)
Both: See you, Scoops!
Violet: I'm curious Becky; if you had a choice of a dream guy what would he be like?
Becky: I guess… Nah, I couldn't say.
Violet: Oh Becky, Becky, Becky, Where in the world have you been hiding? Really, you were perfect; I only wish I knew your secret… Who is your dream guy?
Becky: 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…Here in this room he calls me softly somewhere inside, hiding…Somehow I know he's always with me… He, the unseen genius…
Violet: Becky, you must have been dreaming, stories like this can't come true… Becky, you're talking in riddles and it's not like you…
Becky: Angel of music, guide and guardian, grant to me your glory!
Violet: Who is your…
Both: Angel of music, hide no longer. Secret and strange Angel…
Becky: He's with me even now…
Violet: Your hands are cold…
Becky: All around me…
Violet: Your face, Becky, it's white…
Becky: It frightens me…
Violet: Don't be frightened…
Becky: I just don't like to embrace it so much, since it might not come true…
Violet: Maybe someday it will; you never know.
Becky: That is true, I guess I'll just have to wait and see...
They head out, but little did they realize that someone overheard them the whole time. He went over to the poster then looked at where the girls were leaving. Tobey wasn't sure what to think of Becky Botsford's dream guy…
Narrator: At the Botsford house…
Tim: Sweet petunia!
All: What?
Tim: I had the best day ever! Everywhere I turned people were singing.
TJ: You too? Becky, did the same thing happen to you in school?
Becky: Yup, it sure did.
Sally: And we owe it all to Dr. Two-Brains, whose invention's causing everybody to sing in musicals.
Becky: (Whispering to Bob) Which reminds me, we need to check to see how he's doing… (Turning to the family) Um, Bob and I need to do our vocal warm-ups in case another song pops up.
Sally: Just be back in time for dinner!
Becky: Will do! (Closes the door) Word up!
At Two-Brains' lair, Doc works underneath the machine to disable it.
Henchman: Need any help, Boss?
Doc: No, you've done enough damage for one day. Go ahead and punch the clock men; this is going to take me all night to fix this.
Henchman: Okay, Boss, see you tomorrow. (He and Charley start leaving)
Doc: See you.
Once they had gone, Word Girl makes her entrance.
Word Girl: How's it coming?
Doc: (Bumps his head) Ow! (Slides out) Would you stop doing that?! You almost gave mouse brain a concussion!
Word Girl: Sorry… But I want to know is when can this live performance stop!
Doc: (Standing up) Aw, what's the matter? Don't you like singing?
Word Girl: I like singing as much as the next person, but this is too much! If you were still Dr. Boxleitner, none of this would have happened!
Doc: Well, I have a news flash for you kiddo; Dr. Boxleitner wasn't all that great… in fact… since you like singing so much, I'll explain in song…
Word Girl: You wouldn't dare!
Doc: Watch me… I never asked for this or planned it in advance… I was merely blown here by the winds of chance… I never saw myself as a Solomon or Socrates… I knew who I was… one of your dime a dozen mediocrities… Then suddenly I'm here, respected, worshipped even… Just because the folks in Fair City needed someone to believe in… Does it surprise you I got hooked, and all too soon? What can I say? I got carried away… and not just by balloon…Wonderful… They called me wonderful… so I said, "wonderful" if you insist, I will be wonderful… and they said "wonderful". Believe me, it's hard to resist, cause it feels wonderful, they think I'm wonderful, hey look who's wonderful, this cheese-fed hick! Who said "It might be keen to build a town of cheese, and a wonderful road of yellow brick"! So you see, Dr. Boxiliger wanted to be loved by all and be famous! And he got it didn't he? Well, one out of two isn't so bad; after all he is a famous villain is he not?
Word Girl: But so are many others… Chuck, Mr. Big, Nocan…
Doc: Oh please, I out beat them all! A man's called a traitor, or liberator… A rich man's a thief, or philanthropist…Is one a crusader, or a ruthless invader? It's all in which label is able to persist… There are precious few at ease with moral ambiguities so we act as though they don't exist! You know, life would be easier around here if you were a respected villain too.
Word Girl: Not going to happen.
Doc: Why not? The other villains would think so too…Because, they call me wonderful! So I am wonderful! In fact, it's so much who I am its part of my name and with my help, you can be the same… At long, long last receive your due, long overdue…Word Girl… the most celebrated are the rehabilitated… There'll be such a whoop-de-doo… a celebration throughout Fair City, that's all to do with you… Wonderful! They'll call you wonderful!
Word Girl: It does sound wonderful…
Doc: Trust me, it's fun…
Both: When you are wonderful, it would be wonderful? Wonderful, wonderful…
Doc: One! Two! And… (Gives a laugh and tap dances to the end of the music) So what 'a you say?
Word Girl: A very interesting offer Doc, but no. I made a sworn promise to this city that I would be its protector, which means I can't turn evil.
Doc: Too bad, we could've made a great team, stealing cheese wherever we would go.
Word Girl: Sure, sure, just please stop the singing!
Doc: Alright, I'll get to it. (Gets back on the job)
They leave the lair to go outside.
Word Girl: Imagine that, Doc wanting me to work for him! Not when I have a great partner as it is.
Huggy: (Squeaks, "Like-wise" but then he gave a solemn face)
Word Girl: Huggy? What is it?
Huggy: (Squeaks, "I'll have to leave you soon…")
Word Girl: Leave me, why? Is it all those times I accidently left you?!
Huggy: (Shakes his hands, squeaking, "No, no, nothing like that!")
Word Girl: Then what?
Huggy: ("There comes a time when the hero needs to work without her sidekick; it makes her be a better superhero…")
Word Girl: Really? So this is all a test?
Huggy: ("Yes")
Word Girl: Are you sure I'm ready, Huggy?
Huggy: (Gives a thumbs up)
Word Girl: Where will you go in the meantime?
Huggy: ("Camping")
Word Girl: Camping? Well, if you're sure…
Huggy: ("I'm sure" then he shows he has a camping bag)
Word Girl: When will you be back?
Huggy: (Points up to the force field)
Word Girl: When the force field is down?
Huggy: ("You got it")
Word Girl: I'll miss you…
Huggy: ("I'll miss you too…")
They hugged for awhile, and then they parted ways… It was now bedtime, and Becky had told the family that Bob had to go away for awhile, but he would be back soon. Luckily, they accepted that answer. She could hardly sleep knowing that was going to have to fight crime on her own for a bit; she wasn't sure if she would succeed…
Narrator: The next day at school… (We see Ms. Davis's classroom again)
Violet: So… Bob just left? Just like that?
Becky: Let's just say he's a taking a vacation at the moment, but he will be back.
Violet: That's good to know.
Becky: But let's focus on you; have you chosen a gown to wear to the ball yet?
Violet: No, not yet. But that's probably because I don't have any good gowns to wear.
Becky: You know what, we should go on a shopping spree at the mall!
Violet: Oh, good idea!
Becky: Let's ask our moms to take us today.
Violet: Okay, I'll let you know.
Becky: And I'll let you know.
Narrator: Later that day, after receiving permission, the girls and their moms start heading out to shop…
Becky: (After they get into the car together and start driving, suddenly Sally passes the Fair City Mall) Um Mom? I think you missed our turn.
Sally: Oh, I didn't miss anything… Mrs. Heaslip and I have a surprise for you…
Both Girls: What is it?
Sally: The city opened a new mega-mall on the other side of town; it's called the Emerald City Mall, because everything is the color green.
Both: (With their eyes gleaming) Cool…
Sally: And the owner calls himself a wizard. That makes sense, since he did create such a huge and fun place. Speaking of which, here we are now! (Parking in front of the entrance)
Becky and Violet look out the window to see the mall, looking like an amusement park. Feeling super excited, they ran out of the car.
Sally: (Shouting to them) Remember, we meet back here in an hour!
Both: Got it! (Once inside, everywhere they turned it was one amazing sight after the other…)
Shoppers: One short day in the Emerald City… One short day in the Emerald City… One short day in the Emerald City… One short day full of so much to do! Every way that you look in this city, there's something exquisite you'll want to visit before the day's through!
Becky: There are stores big as Quoxwood trees…
Violet: Dress salons…
Becky: And libraries…
Violet: Palaces!
Becky: Museums!
Both: A hundred strong… There are wonders like I've never seen…
Violet: It's all grand…
Becky: And it's all green…
Both: I think we've found the place where we belong! I wanna be in this Hoi Pollo!
Becky: So I'll be back for good someday…
Violet: To make my life and make my way…
Both: But for today, we'll wander and enjoy…
All: One short day in the Emerald City… One short day to have a lifetime of fun… One short day…
Both: And we're warning the city, now that we're in here, you'll know we've been here…
All: Before we are done!
Violet: Oh look! A Wizomania show!
Becky: Wizomania? (Now feeling suspicious)
Violet: And it's starting soon! Let's go! (Grabs her arm as they rushed over)
Wizomania Chorus: Who's the mage…? Whose major itinerary… Is making all of Fair City merrier? Who's the sage…?Who sagely sailed in to save our posteriors? Whose enthuse for hot air ballooning has all of Fair City honeymooning? Woo-oo-oo…Wiz-n't he wonderful? Our wonderful wizard!
Becky: (Whispers) Wiz-n't? That's not a word!
Audience: One short day in the Emerald City…
Chorus: Who's the mage…? Whose major itinerary… is making all of Fair City merrier?
Audience: One short day to have a lifetime of fun…
Chorus: Who's the sage who sagely sailed in to save our posteriors…?
Audience: What a way to be seeing the city…
Both: Where so many roam to, we'll call it home too and then, just like now we can say… We're just two friends…
Becky: Two good friends…
Violet: Two best friends…
All: Sharing one wonderful one short…
Spokesperson: And now, announcing your wizard!
All: Day!
In a puff of smoke a masked man that Becky recognizes all too well, that was dressed in wizard robes and wearing a wizard hat appeared.
Mr. Big: Dear shoppers of the Emerald City Mall, your wizard has arrived!
The crowd went wild.
Becky: Mr. Big! Um, Violet I need to find a restroom quick, so I'll be back.
Violet: Okay.
Becky: Thanks! (Then quickly jumps into a nearby dressing room) Word up! (Super speeding back to the show) Hold it right there, Mr. Big!
Mr. Big: Mr. Big? I'm afraid I don't what you're talking about, little girl that can fly, whom I've never met before in my life. (Gives a cheesy smile)
Word Girl: Don't act innocent with me, Mr. Big! You maybe be able to fool everybody with your cheap disguises, but I know it's you underneath those robes! What's this place fill with? Mind control cameras? So everybody can go to your new mega-mall? And buy things?!
Mr. Big: Alright, you got me, but I am not using mind control! Nope, this place was built to expand my company, and look around you; do these people look like they're under mind control?
She turns to see that the people look normal.
Word Girl: No I guess not. But I'm keeping an eye on you!
Mr. Big: Care for a discount of 15% off for everything in the Emerald City?
The crowd gasps in excitement.
Word Girl: Really? That much?
Mr. Big: Stick around, and it might go up to 25%...
Word Girl: Gee, sounds like fun, but you know how it is: places to go, crimes to stop… But if I hear one bit of mind control going on, I'll be back! (Flies off and transforms back) Wow, that sure was long way to find a restroom in this place, and wow, something must have happened while I was gone. What could have that been?
Violet: Becky! Word Girl showed up!
Becky: You don't say!
Violet: I do say, and the wizard is really Mr. Big!
Becky: No!
Violet: Yes! And he just offered everyone 15% off in the store!
Becky: Wow! Let's hurry and get a gown before everyone else decides to snatch one!
Violet: I agree, let's go.
Meanwhile, Mr. Big had ended his show and heads to the security camera booth, where Leslie is monitoring it.
Mr. Big: Excellent! Everything is going to plan! Word Girl is off guard, and so is everybody else! (He gives off his evil laugh, but someone in the shadows steps out, interrupting him)
Granny May: Now, let's not forgot who thought of this first. Ever since I heard the biggest diamond was going to be put on display at the masquerade ball, I knew I was going to need help.
Mr. Big: Relax, Granny May. As planned, I have placed mind control devices in all my products… (Then points to a screen showing Becky and Violet going through dresses) Especially in the gowns that people are going to wear to the ball…
Granny May: Then once at the ball, you use the mind control, and people will be able to lift that heavy diamond for me!
Leslie: But sir, ma'am, what about the people who didn't get dresses or suits here? They'll be immune to the mind control, and there might be other villains wanting to steal that diamond.
Granny: Hmm, Biggie, she has a point…
Mr. Big: Perhaps we should warn our fellow villains to stay away from our plan.
Granny: Or maybe… We use some of them with the plan! Yes, Two-Brains wouldn't be able to resist going anyway when there's a cheese buffet involved. And Butcher could be used too to keep the non mind controllers busy… I'll have to have a talk with them at our next meeting tomorrow… (Cackles)
Narrator: Oh no! Some of Word Girl's worst villains are teaming up! What will that be like?! And with Huggy gone, how will she defeat them all?! Oops… I said that too loud didn't I?
Granny: You got that right, sonny! So… her hairy sidekick is gone then… now it really is the time to bring down Word Girl! (Gives off another laugh and so does Mr. Big)
Narrator: Oh, what have I done…?
End of Scene Two…
AN: Sorry if the last song was kind-of obvious. And yeah, I surprised myself for deciding to remove Huggy until the end of the adventure. And yup, I think it was finally time to see a Granny May, Mr. Big team-up don't you? And again, any song you suggest will be helpful. Just give me the name of the show and song.