alright. this is the chapter, i believe will be the longest. (in scrolling down the page, wise...not much in word count, wise)
and yes, this is a singing chapter. I mean!! when you have this song as a title, you can't just...NOT sing it! so yes, this is a song fic chapter. FOR NOW!!
i highly recommend to open up another window and play the 'be our guest' song on youtube, or something and read at the same time when the singing starts. normally, i'd want to put the broadway version...but it's just sooo LONG...so this is the simple disney version.
I'm sorry it looks like a script or something, but it was the easiest and fastest way to catch both the dialogue and the actions so when you do listen, you won't have to stop the music just to read long details.
oh, i sort of mixed the lyrics a bit to fit in the Final fantasy world. so the whole french names won't really appear (well maybe a few) but not too much. there's a bit of al bhed language too, just a heads up.
so go ahead, sing along...i will too (grins)
note: lulu may seem out of character...
Chapter 10: Be Our Guest
Wakka was stationed outside Rikku's door, but he was already snoring. Lulu was only down the hall, calling out his name. She smirked and sweep toward him.
"Wakka," she called. "Oooh, Wakka!"
He was already awake and smiling also. It's time to flirt!
"Lu! Come to me, my little...fluff." He said.
She held out her broom "hand" and he attempted to kiss it, but he felt a little tickle in his nose. He sneezed loud, but not as loud as Lulu's cry.
"Oh! It's my hands, isn't it? You don't love me anymore." Lulu said, being overdramatic. Wakka thought fast.
"Ah, Lu...uh, you...you cut me to the wick, ya." He said, trying to comfort her. As best as he could, he wrapped his candle handles around Lulu's thin broom body. "You think something like that will...change my feelings for you?"
Lulu calmed down, and was already in flirting mode again.
"Now you really," Wakka continued, "tickle my fansy, ya. Haahaa."
"Oh, no" Lulu said, in a seductive tone.
"Oh, ya."
"Oh. no!"
"Oh, ya!"
"Oh, no no no. I'd be in bed before you." She finally said, she sweep away but teased Wakka to follow him.
He was like a complete idiot, grinning from ear to ear as he jogged after her behind the curtains.
Rikku felt her stomach pain. She knew she was hungry, but there was no way she'll eat with the beast. It was dark in her room, and Leblanc was sleeping. Rikku tip-toed and opened the door by a crack. The door squeaked, Rikku stood still but Leblanc was still fast asleep.
Rikku sighed silently and walked out her room. She'll find the kitchen and steal some food...
Yuna was walking Little Leo back to the kitchen when she met Auron near the base of the stairs. Leo obviously doesn't look tired, so she decided to chat with Auron.
"How's Tidus?" Yuna asked. Auron sighed through his nose.
"He seems like he was struck by a thousand Overdrives. Utterly defeated." Auron said, bluntly.
"Poor dear."
"Give him time." Auron said, wisely. "He'll soon know how to behave."
Suddenly, they heard footsteps. Rikku was walking down the stairs, looking back and forth to make sure no one spots her. Yuna smiled and appeared in front of her.
"Good to see you around and about." Yuna greeted. Rikku gasped in surprise.
"Oh...umm, yes." Rikku wasn't sure what to say, but was cut off by a loud yell.
"AURON!!" Wakka came as fast as he could from the hall. "It's the girl! I swear my eyes never left-"
Wakka turned and say Rikku. There was an awkward silence for Wakka, but he pulled it off.
"Well, hello Miss Rikku." Wakka greeted.
"This is Wakka," Auron explained. "And I am Sir Auron. If there's anything you need, anything at all." He offered.
"Well, I am a little hungry." Rikku said, shrugging her shoulders.
"Except for that." Auron blurted.
"Auron!" Yuan scowled at him.
"You know what Tidus said." Auron glared back.
"So? I won't let her go hungry." Yuna said, and smiled back at Rikku. Auron grunted.
"Fine. A crest of bread, a glass of water, and then it's off to bed." Auron pointed out.
"Auron," Wakka spoke, "where are your manners? She's not our...prisoner. She's our guest."
Rikku smiled. There was a sudden chill of excitement in the air.
"We must make her feel welcome here, ya?"
Suddenly, a table wheeled out of the darkness. Chairs sprung to live and walked towards Rikku. Lights shined from above and the room was suddenly warm. All that were enchanted seemed more alive.
"Fine." Auron said, looking around at the flying napkins. "But we should be quiet or Tidus will find out."
Rikku sat down on a winged chair. Silver plates, forks, and spoons shined before her. Wakka was perched on the table as well.
"Sure, sure." Wakka said. "But what is dinner without a little...music?"
"Music?" Auron asked, skeptical.
Drums were heard in the distance halls...
Wakka:
"So tayn Zanarkandian, it's with deepest pride and
greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight as we proudly present-
your dinner."
The enchanted services appeared before Rikku.
Wakka began singing:
"Be...our...
guest. Be our guest. Put our service to the test.
Tie your napkin 'round your neck-"
The enchanted napkin zipped up to Rikku's neck
"and we provide the rest."
Bowls of food zoomed across the table towards Rikku.
"Guado Fruits. Hot Al Bhed Noodles.
"Why, oui only live to serve.
Try the grey stuff. It's delicious.
Don't believe me, ask the dishes."
Magically, the dishes spun and circled around Rikku.
"They can sing, really quite fancy.
After all, this is Final Fantasy.
And the dinner here are never second best."
Wakka approached her with a menu. Rikku opened it.
"Go on, unfold your menu.
Take a glance and you'll be our guest.
Be our guest. Be our guest!"
More plates and dishes appear before Rikku.
Wakka and Chorus:
"Beef ragout. Cheese souffle. Pie and pudding, eh vmysac."
Wakka:
"We'll prepare and serve with flair.
A culinary cabaret."
Spoons dive into a punch bowl.
"You're alone, and you're scared.
But the banquet's all prepared.
No one's gloomy or complaining-"
Auron was trying to yell over the music.
"while the flatware's entertaining.
Oui tell jokes! I do tricks."
Wakka displayed fireworks.
"With my fellow candlesticks."
Beer mugs:
"And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet."
Wakka and Chorus:
"Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be our guest!"
Wakka:
"If your stressed
It's fine dining we suggest."
Chorus:
"Be our guest! Be our guest! Be our guest!!"
A spotlight appeared over Wakka. Gloomy music playing.
Wakka:
"Life is so unnverving
For a servant who's not serving.
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful.
Suddenly, those good old days are gone.
Years, we've been rusting
Needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills.
Most days we just lay around the castle.
Flabby, fat and lazy"
Wakka pointed at Auron. Then smiled at Rikku.
"You walked in and oops-a-daisy!"
Yuna:
Yuna singing and dancing with other cups.
"It's a guest! It's a guest!Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed.
Wine's been layed and thank the fayth
I've had napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, she'll want tea.
And my dear that's fine with me.
While the cups do their soft-shoein'
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
I'll get warm, piping hot.
Yevon sakes! Is that a spot?
Clean it up. We want the company impressed.
We've got a lot to do.
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest!
Everyone:
"Be our guest! Be our guest!
Our command is your request.
It's been years since we've had anyboy here.
And we're obsessed!
With your meal, with your ease.
Yes, indeed, we aim to please."
Music slows down. Grand finale time.
"While the candlelgiht's still glowing.
Let us help you, we'll keep going.
Course...by...course! One by one!
'Til you shout, 'Enough, I'm done.'
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up.
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Please, be...our...guest!!
yes i end there, cuz that...was TIRING!!
i know. it seems like you could just watch the movie and imagine yourself, but hey! i don't do songfics either!! just listen to the damn song...
and about the lyrics where it was suppose to say 'ten years..." ...okay, it's not ten years in my fanfic. we'll make in just one or two. (grins)
please tell me what you think (even thought i'm kind of doubtful of this chapter)