Act Four: "Trouble For Troy"
SCENE: "Forming a Plan"
In the spa room, Lexi is enjoying some sort of facial and Rev's mom is watching. Rev is telling Lexi what he saw.
Rev: It's a great song, but she didn't write it for us. But you should've been there! Tech and Cassidy looked so cute singing it together!
Serenity: Rev! Keep in character!
Lexi: You know what, I think it might be great if Troy participates in our talent show.
Rev is just about to agree with her, then remembers what he's supposed to say.
Rev: What? If Troy and Gabriella sing, it'll be the "Troy and Gabriella Show" all over again!
Lexi: Oh, I don't think that Gabriella is suited to help Troy realize his full potential. Mommy, what time is Daddy coming?
Harriet: We tee off at noon. Would you like to join us?
Lexi smiles Lexi: I'd love to!
NEXT SCENE: "Caddying For Daddy"
Tech and Ace are carrying a tray of dirty dishes between them. They stop at the counter and set them down on it. They face each other.
Tech: -in fake British accent- Well, how shall we get to the food today, Chad?
Ace: -In fake British accent- Hmmmm.. I don't know... Perhaps we skip?
Tech:- in fake British accent- Very well, then.
The two lock arms and skip across the kitchen.
Tech and Ace: -in fake British accents- Yippity, skippity, yappity, skappity.
They both freeze when Optimatus enters the kitchen, tossing new uniforms at them.
Optimatus: Bolton! Danforth! Suit up! You've been requested as caddies. Forty dollars a bag.
Tech: Who requested us?
Ace: Who cares! For forty bucks a bag, I'd caddy for Godzilla!
Optimatus: Close, very close.
The boys exchange worried looks and run off to get changed. A few minutes later, they meet Lexi, Rev and Harriet on the golf course. Just then, a helicopter appears and Pa Runner jumps out.
Ace: Where the heck did Serenity get a helicopter?
Tech: I have no idea.
Lexi: Chad, you'll be caddying for Mom... Troy... Daddy.
Tech and Ace look at each other
Tech and Ace: Daddy...
Ralph eyes Tech suspiciously.
Tech: Oh, brother... This is gonna be fun...
Lexi: Oh! I have an idea! Daddy, you should let Troy take a shot!!
Ralph, Tech, and Ace all blink simutaneously.
Ralph: Hmmm... I guess so...
Tech: No, that's okay, Sir. I... don't play golf.
Lexi: Aww! Give it a try!
Tech: Okay.
Tech picks up a golf club and lines it up with the ball. He swings it, and accidently lets go of it. Ace jumps in the air as the golf club goes flying backwards, towards him.
Ace: I know I'm not supposed to say this yet, but... Tech, you should try knitting, or some other sport where you can only injure yourself.
NEXT SCENE "A Date?"
Finally finding a second to sneak away, Tech ran up to the edge of the pool, where Cassidy was.
Tech: Cass!..Er.. Gabriella!
Cassidy turns around and waves at him, smiling.
Tech hesitates, almost forgetting his lines.
Tech:... Dinner tonight?
Cassidy nods. She is about to say something when a pink golf cart show up. Lexi hopes out of it.
Lexi: Troy!
She scoots over and pats the seat on the cart next to her. Tech sighs and sits down and the two drive off.
NEXT SCENE "But... But.."
After a long afternoon of walking and searching for golf balls, Tech and Ace are exhausted. Ace has his feet soaking in a tub of cold water.
Ace: Next time I hear her talk like that, I'm gonna drive her, and that little pink car of hers straight into the lake!
Tech: I'll build the ramp, buddy...
Optimatus marches into the room, not looking pleased.
Optimatus: Danforth! This is a kitchen, not a day spa! You and Cross suit up for kitchen duty! Mr. Bolton, you have ten minutes to change into this...
Optimatus hands Tech a full suit and tie. He takes the tie and wraps it around Tech's neck.
Optimatus: In case you were wondering, this goes around your neck... Much like a dog collar...
As Optimatus leaves the kitchen, Tech glares at him and growls loudly.
After a very ackward dinner with Lexi, Rev, and Rev's parents, Tech finally manages to sneak away. Realizing he's forgotten about Cassidy, he throws back his head and yells in frustration.
Tech: GAAAHHH!!
He straightens up, glances down at his watch, and runs off to get changed.
NEXT SCENE "Dating Rules"
Duck walks up to Cassidy, who was folding some towels.
Duck: Girl, I think he forgot.
Cassidy: No, he probably got side-tracked or something...
Duck raises his eyebrow at Cassidy, giving her a look.
Duck: Look, five minutes is getting side-tracked... An hour is unbelievable. My sister has these rules about guys, and one of them includes guys forgetting things they never should... like dinner dates... -muttering- I hate this role so much...
Cassidy:...But even if her did, it doesn't matter... it wasn't an 'official date'.
Duck rolls his eyes.
Duck: Nuh, uh! Another rule, all dates are official! -muttering- Where do women come up with this stuff?
NEXT SCENE "Humma Humma Nukka Nukka"
Just as Tech is running to the locker room, Optimatus grabs him by the shoulder.
Optimatus: You're comin' with me...
Optimatus drags Tech through some doors, then into a chair
Optimatus: Be careful! Insurance issues!
Tech: Please, Mr. Fulton, I have a date tonight...
Optimatus: The evening is young, and so are you!
Optimatus shoves Tech into the large chair
Tech: Mr. Fulton??
Suddenly, music begins playing. Rev appears wearing a sparkly fish costume
Serenity: Finally! The right costume!
Tech stares at Rev as he begins singing: A long time ago, in a land far away, lived the pineapple princess Tiki! She was sweet as a peach in a pineapple way, yet so sad that she hardly speaky! But if you listen well, you'll hear her secret wish!
Lexi appears, wearing a blue sparkly dress, complete with silver tiara: Aloha everyone! My name is Tiki! I long to free a truely remarkable fish! My sweet prince Humma humma nukka nukka apua'a, Makihini malihini who, humma humma nukka nukka apua'a ohhh.. I wanna wakka wakka wakka niki pu pu pu!
Lexi steps up to Rev and grabs his shirt: Ryan... THE FOG!
Rev runs behind the set-up and turns on the fog machine, then runs back in good time for his next part.
Rev: She dreams of a boy who is under a spell, that has left him all wet and scaley..
Lexi: I sing from my heart, the power of love, just a girl with a ukelele!
Lexi: Come to me, my sweet one and be still!
Rev: (In back ground) Come to her... be still!
Lexi: I'll grasp your tail, and stroke each tender gill, my sweet prince...Humma humma nukka nukka apua'a, Makihini malihini who, humma humma nukka nukka apua'a ohhh.. I wanna wakka wakka wakka niki pu pu pu!
Lexi runs behind Tech and passes him a peice of paper, putting a necklace of flowers around his neck.
Lexi: Now, this is where the fish turns into a georgous prince and sings... I'm Prince Humma humma nukka nukka apua'a, Makihini malihini who,
By now, Tech has had about ten years scared off the end of his life. He's so freaked out that he doesn't even answer Lexi, who keeps singing.
Rev runs in, wearing the prince costume. His face falls when Lexi doesn't even notice.
Lexi: ...humma humma nukka nukka apua'a ohhh.. I wanna wakka wakka wakka niki pu pu pu!
Serenity runs up to Rev, trying to explain that he was supposed to wear the costume, but he wasn't going to play the part in the song.
Lexi: EVERBODY! Humma humma nukka nukka apua'a, Makihini malihini who, humma humma nukka nukka apua'a ohhh.. I wanna wakka wakka wakka niki pu pu pu!
Rev follows Lexi half-heartedly, barely imating the moves she and the other dancers were performing, a sad look on his face.
Lexi steps behind Tech again and sets a flowery crown on his head. Unfortunately, Lexi had just gotten her nails done and accidently pokes Tech in the eye.
Tech: Owww! My eye!
Lexi: ...wakka wakka wakka niki pu pu pu! Wakka wakka wakka niki pu... pu... pu!
Lexi gives a squeal of delight and runs off to talk to her back-up singers.
Rev, remembering that he was supposed to be angry, not upset, tried to glare his best at Tech. He stretched out his hand.
Tech, still rubbing his sore eye, took the crown off his head and gladly passed it to Rev, who set it on his head and marched away.
Lexi: So, Troy, what do you think?
Tech stares blankly at her for a moment.
Tech: Do you realize how weird the ending sounded?
Lexi: Do I ever! That is such a weird song!
Tech, remembering the script, changed the subject.
Tech: I love your shoes!
Lexi squeals
Lexi: You do? Oh, thank you, they're my favourite! I..
Lexi looks up in time to see that Tech has completely dissapeared.
NEXT SCENE "Pool-Side Picnic"
Tech off-set: Rev, are you sure about this? I feel really uncomfortable like this!
Rev off-set: Don't worry, she'll love it! And you do know that there were no hard feelings over the whole 'you being the prince instead of me' thing. I was just pretending to be mad at you. Are we still best buddies, Tech?
Tech: Of course we are. But I still don't feel comfortable like this.
Tech glances down at his outfit, swimming shorts.
Tech: Couldn't I just wear a suit or something? Either way I'd still be nervous.
Rev: You're supposed to wear this, cause you have to jump into the pool and swim...
Tech: I have to WHAT?
Rev: Trust me! Now, go! It's your que!
Tech sighs: Alright! Here goes nothing!
Meanwhile, Cassidy is sitting by the edge of the pool, looking bored.
Tech runs and jumps into the pool: Heeeeyyy, LIFEGUARD!!
Cassidy laughs as the water splashes all over her
Cassidy: You're crazy, do you know that?
Tech: Sorry I'm so late. But I've got dinner, a few candles, I'm good for a poolside picnic. But first, I dare you to jump in!
Cassidy: We're not allowed in the pool. Club rules, remember?
Tech dunks his head under the water and pops back out, splashing wildly.
Tech: CRAMP! HEELLPP!! I NEED A LIFEGUARD!!
Cassidy giggles and dives into the pool.
Cassidy: Here I come!
The two swim around in the pool for a few minutes. Cassidy can't help but giggle when she sees Tech doggy-paddling.
Tech: Consider yourself lucky. If I could swim, you'd be underwater right now...
Tech and Cassidy stop swimming and stay silent, listening to a wolf howl. Tech smiles.
Tech: You know, with you here, it's finally starting to feel like summer...
Cassidy: That has got to be the most cheesy thing anyone has ever said to me...
Tech's face falls slightly
Cassidy: But the thought was very sweet.
Tech's smile returns. Then, remembering what was next, he took a shaky breath, slowly moving closer to her.
Just as their noses touched, a large shadow loomed over them.
Optimatus: I see the water bugs are back... OUT OF THE POOL!!
Cassidy scrambles out of the water, and Tech stares after her, with a worried look on his face.
END OF ACT FOUR!
The longest one yet, to apologize for taking forever to update! XD