Chapter 6 – Epilogue
Norma Jean watched as the body of her son was laid before her. His flippers stuck out at odd angles, disconnected at the shoulders. Many of the feathers covering his chest had been torn out with the force of the impact. His sparkling blue eyes, now devoid of life, stared unblinking up at the sky.
So much had happened in such a short period of time. She doubted she could feel anything anymore—she was numb. As she left to tell Memphis the news, she finished the song she had heard Mumble singing when he was just a chick:
Such a lonely day
And it's mine
It's a day that I'm glad I survived
This story was based around the song Lonely Day by System of a Down. I neither own this song, nor Happy Feet, nor Lullabye by Ben Folds Five (sung by Norma Jean in the Prelude).
Despite the song, this sotry wasn't originally intended to have been so depressing, but I think I like the way it turned out better than my original plan. I also feel that I should explain all of Mumble's singing. I noticed, in the movie, that Mumble did seem to have a desire to sing, such as during the big graduation party, but he simply couldn't. I think that, if he were capable of it, he would sing AND dance. I debated between having Mumble actually sing the lyrics, and having him simply play them in his head. In the end, I felt it more effective if he sing or mumble them (no pun intended). It's not that he sings any better than in the movie, he just does it quietly so no one notices.
Anyway, I'd greatly appreciate any comments or reviews you might have. I'll also try to get around to uploading the other Happy Feet stories I have lying around. Until then, let me know what you think!
