Karaoke Slumber Party
Late Friday afternoon, I'm in my bathroom, trying to get my hair to cooperate with me. I'm dressed in one of my favorite outfits: a black top with fancy, ivory embroidery, dark blue skinny jeans, black strappy heals, and dark makeup. I'm attempting to use a curling iron to perfect my already curly hair, but it just won't do what I want it to.
Erik *comes in and leans against the doorway*: Hey, they're going to be here any minute now.
Me *looks up at him*: Wow, I'm surprised you're not hiding underneath your bed, praying they won't find you!
Erik: Me? Hiding under my bed? Nonsense, how childish!
Me *laughs*: Well, you look nice! I'm sure the Phans will be pleased, as they didn't get to see you in your tux and cape at the last get-together.
Erik: Yes, well, at the last get-together, they got to see me without a shirt and in a pair of swim trunks…
Me: Yeah, they won't get another chance to see you that way until we all go to the beach in a few months.
Erik: OH FOR GOD'S SAKE, WOMAN, WHEN WILL YOU EVER GIVE ME A BREAK FROM THESE GIRLS?
Me: I said "in a few months", not tomorrow! Jeeze! Besides, I'm sure a few months is plenty of time for you to recover from the damage you'll receive tonight.
Erik *sighs exasperatingly*: Why do you torture me so?
Me: Oh, shut up. *turns back to reflection* Ugh, my hair is being so stupid tonight!
Erik: Well, I think you look great, and your hair is fine!
Me: Thanks… *smiles*
Erik: Now, stop your fretting and let's get ready to greet all of our guests. *holds out his hand to me*
Me: *smiles again, takes his hand, and he leads me out of my room*
We go out into the driveway where Mary Frances, Christine, and Raoul are all waiting.
Mary Frances: Ah, there you are!
Me: You guys ready for this?
Mary Frances & Christine: Totally!
Raoul & Erik: No…
Christine: Why not?
Raoul & Erik: I'M GONNA DIE!
Me: YOU ARE NOT! Well…actually, I take that back, you'll probably die Raoul, but Erik, you're going to be fine! Just let loose and have fun, just like you did at the pool party!
Mary Frances & Christine *point excitedly at the road*: They're here!
Needless to say, the "Official Erik's Phangirls Bus" comes down the road and pulls into our driveway.
Immediately after it parks, the Phangirls begin to file out with their duffle bags slung over their shoulders.
Abruptly, a tall girl with straight, blonde hair and green eyes sprints out of the bus before any of the others.
Emma: GET ME OUT OF HERE! She's had four Dr. Peppers since we left! *hides behind Erik*
Erik *gasps excitedly*: DR. PEPPER? AS IN SODA? WHERE?
Then another tall girl with super curly blonde hair and blue eyes literally does a flip out of the bus and lands on her feet before running up to us.
Nikki *speaking really fast*: Hiiiiiiiiiiiii! Have you seen Emma? You know, my twin sister? She looks a lot like me, but with straight hair and green eyes! So have you seen her? Oh, and if you want soda, I brought a ton of it with me! I mean, I drank like four of them on the way here, but there's still plenty of it left, if you want some!
Me: Oh, so you're the twins, Nikki and Emma!
Emma *comes out from behind Erik*: Yep! That's us!
Me: Well, we're so pleased to meet you two and that you could come to the party! Head on inside and we'll get the party started in just a bit.
Twins *grin excitedly*: Cool, see you inside! *pick their bags up and head into the house*
Next, Crash steps off the bus with her bag, which has barrel racers on it, slung over her shoulder. She's 5"7', quite muscular, and really tan with blue green eyes and long, curly, brunette blonde streaked hair. On her feet are FL gator slide sandals.
Crash *rich southern accent*: Hey, y'all, how's it goin'? *smiles smugly* Hey, Erik… *wink*
Erik: Welcome back, sneaky one!
Me: Yes, welcome back, girl! We're so glad you could come!
Crash: Thanks, me too! See you inside! Oh hey, where should I put my bag?
Me: Oh you can put it in my room. It's down the hall on the left with the double doors.
Crash: Alright, cool, thanks. *heads into the house*
Then the sisters, Neverland Child, Fire Vein, and Wild Child all exit the bus together with a young boy accompanying them.
Neverland Child: We are here!
Me: Hey guys! Welcome back! *notices boy* Who's he?
Neverland Child: Oh, this is just Lucius. My sisters and I are just looking after him for tonight.
Lucius: And you had to bring me here!
Fire Vein: Hey! We are doing this for your mother and for your safety!
Lucius: Why couldn't I just stay in your closet?
Neverland Child: Do you want Commodus to try and kill you again?
Lucius: …no…
Wild Child: Didn't think so!
Lucius *suddenly thinks of idea*: But Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli could protect me!
Fire Vein: But they have a hard time protecting people they don't know.
Lucius: Then how come they can protect all those people at Helms Deep and they didn't even know them?
Wild Child: That was different!
Lucius: Oh just shut up! *they continue arguing as they walk into the house*
Next, Cori and Glass come off the bus with their duffle bags.
Me: Hey girls! Welcome back!
Mary Frances: You ready to karaoke the night away?
Cori: Ohhh yeah, I'm so ready!
Glass: Yeah, I can't wait! I have done karaoke with my sister before and everyone said we did really good, but my sister isn't here. At least she won't tease me about my "siren" voice.
Me: Aw, I'm sure your voice is great! Besides, tonight is all about letting loose and just having a good time!
Cori: Well said! *tackles Erik before following Glass into the house*
Another Phangirl steps off the bus with her bag. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and wearing a rather ugly pair of glasses.
Christine: Hey, Erik, isn't that your new love?
Raoul: *eyes widen, gulps*
Erik: I don't recognize her…
EriksNewLove: That would be because SOMEONE broke my regular pair of glasses and now I'm forced to wear a HIDEOUS pair of grandma glasses! *gives Raoul a murderous look*
Raoul: *whimpers, cowers*
Me: Anyway, welcome back, EriksNewLove! We're so glad you could join us!
EriksNewLove: Thanks! I can't wait to sing my heart out and murder the fop! *turns to Raoul* I'd advise you to sleep with one eye open 'cause you don't want to know what will happen if you sleep with them both shut! *walks off into the house*
Mary Frances: Wow, Raoul, looks like you've made a good friend…
Next, Vanessa Osbourne and her companions, Erique Claudin and Salieri, exit the bus with their bags.
Erik *gasps*: MY SAVIOUR IS HERE! *runs and hugs Vanessa excitedly*
Vanessa: 'Sup, Phantom man?
Me: Hey, Vanessa, Erique, and Salieri! Glad to have you guys back!
Erique Claudin: Thank you for having us again!
Salieri: Y34H, N0085, TH4NK5 4 H4V1N6 U5 84CK! (Yeah, noob, thanks for having us back!)
Vanessa: Yeah, what they said… *points at Erique and Salieri*
Me *laughs*: Well, we'll see you guys inside in just a minute!
As the trio go into the house, 'Fleeting Hope' Erik steps off the bus and politely assists MapleRock out the bus before picking up their overnight bags. The familiar couple then approaches us excitedly.
Me: Hey guys! Welcome back!
MapleRock: Thanks! Hey Erik… *wink*
Erik: Evening, mademoiselle!
FH Erik: We haven't even been here one minute and you're already all over him!
MapleRock: Aww, I think someone's jealous!
FH Erik: What? Erik is no such thing!
MapleRock: *wraps arms around Erik's neck and kisses his cheek, turns back to FH Erik* How about now?
FH Erik: *grumbles a barely audible "yes"*
MapleRock: Well, too bad you can't do anything about it because you're carrying everything! *quickly kisses Erik's cheek again before grabbing FH Erik's hand and leading him towards the house* We'll see you guys inside!
Next, Izzy hops out of the bus with her duffle bag.
Izzy: I'm heeeere!
Me: Hey, girl! Welcome back!
Izzy: Thanks! Oh my gosh, I just can't wait to siiiiiiing! Hey fop, what do you want on your gravestone?
Raoul *eyes widen*: Gravestone?
Izzy: Yep! I was thinking, "Here lies the stupid fop!" or "He died trying to save his hair!" But you better figure it out because you are not going to live through tonight! *heads into the house*
Then a new group comes off the bus together. It's Michelle (MelodyHightoppTodd), holding her white bunny, Mephi, in her arms, her Erik, her best friend Xitlaly, and Xitlaly's boyfriend, Alex, from Requiem Mask.
Michelle: Hello all!
Me: Hey guys! It's great to meet you! We're so glad you all could come!
Christine: AWWW! BUNNY! *rushes forward and pets Mephi*
Michelle: Yep, this is Mephi! I thought it'd be cool if he hung out with Ginger, Lil' Man, and Spooky.
MHT's Erik: MOM! Xitlaly's touching me!
Xitlaly: NO I'M NOT! Alex, beat him up or something!
Alex: I'd rather not, love, not in front of everyone else…
Michelle: …yeah, and I was hoping Erik could socialize with other people who are not Xitlaly, Mephi, my creepy brother, and me. You know kids these days…
MHT's Erik: HEY! Erik is no such thing!
Michelle *rolls eyes*: Sure thing, hon. *turns back to us* Anyway, we'll see you guys inside!
As they march into the house, a short, fifteen year old girl with long brown hair, brown eyes, and pale skin steps off the bus and immediately approaches us. She has her duffle bag, keyboard, and an awesome camera in hand.
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Greetings!
Me: Hey! It's great to meet you!
Erik: Oooh, you brought a keyboard!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Yep! It has an organ thingy on it so you can use it later if you want…but NO FOPS NEAR IT!
Christine: Yeah, the last thing we need is a repeat of what happened last time he went near a keyboard.
FromTheDepthOfMyMind walks off into the house. Then, smoke starts emitting from the door of the bus. A girl around the height of 5"5' with brown eyes (complete with a peculiar red tint), straight shoulder length brown hair, and pale skin jumps out and sees us.
Tia: OH MY GOD! *runs to me first* Hi! YAY I'M HERE! umm...HI! AHH ERIK GET OVER HERE!
Erik: Huh?
Tia: Oh, not you angel! Oh, by the way… *throws her arms around Erik's neck and kisses him full on the mouth*
Tia's 'Angel of Doom' Erik then comes out of the smoke like some horror movie killer. He is very tall (6"6' to be precise), wears a white, full faced mask, and has black hair and gold eyes.
AoD Erik *demonic voice*: I SAW THAT!
Tia *looks over at him shyly*: Teehee! Come on, Erik, SAY HI TO THE ONE'S THAT GAVE ME THE INSPERATION OF YOU!
AoD Erik *approaches me, gets on his knee, pulls rose out of nowhere, gives it to me, and finally kisses hand*: *looks straight into my eyes while saying* Bonjour l'amour (Hello, love), it is a pleasure to meet you face to face…
Me *blushes and smiles*: The pleasure's all mine, monsieur…
Tia *pulls a bag out of thin air while AoD Erik is distracting me*: *whispers* Pst! Erik!
Erik *looks over at her*: Hmm?
Tia: *gives him a bag full of soda and chocolate*
Erik: *eyes automatically widen and hides bag*
AoD Erik: *finishes saying hello to me, gets up, goes to Erik, and shakes hand* Evening Monsieur!
Erik: Evening!
Tia: OKAY! We're going in now! *hugs Erik and kisses him on the mouth again before grabbing AoD Erik's hand and pulling him after her while laughing like a Phangirl maniac*
Me: Wait, what about your bags?
Tia: *pops head out of the doorway* Oh, I've got someone for that…FOP!
Immediately, AoD Raoul comes running out of bus with bags and puts them in the house before going back to the bus.
Me: Well, I guess that's all of them! *starts back into the house*
Suddenly, a girl of 5"3' with shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes comes rushing out of the smoke.
OprGhst: ERIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIK! *jumps Erik from behind and wraps her arms around his neck and her legs around his back*
Erik *yelps in fright*: AGHH!
Me: Hey OprGhst! Welcome back!
OprGhst: Thanks! It's great to see you guys again, especially you, Erik! *pecks his cheek ecstatically*
We all head into the house (Erik carrying OprGhst on his back) and find all the Phangirls gathered in the kitchen, chatting and laughing together.
Me: Hey, you guys want to see their new, renovated rooms?
Phangirls: YEAH! *follow us up the stairs*
Fire Vein: I'll pass…
Neverland Child: Oh come on! *pulls her up the stairs*
Crash: Shoot, y'all have a nice place!
Mary Frances: Thanks!
Me: For those who care, the fop's room is in here…
Only Neverland Child, Fire Vein, Wild Child, Lucius, and Cori follow Raoul into his room to check it out.
Cori: Hmm, not bad, Raoul.
Wild Child: Yeah, it looks good!
Raoul: Why, thank you!
Lucius: Why can't I have my own room instead of being squished inside your closet?
Neverland Child: Because we don't have extra rooms in our house!
Fire Vein: And even if we did have one, it wouldn't be fair if only you got your own room and the rest of all the crazy movie characters didn't!
Neverland Child's phone suddenly rings.
Neverland Child *answers*: Ollo? Oh hi! Uh huh, yeah… Come again? *rolls eyes and sighs* Great! Just make sure they stay in the closet and don't come out into the living room! *hangs up*
Fire Vein: Who was that?
Neverland Child: Maximus and Commodus…
Wild Child: Are fighting again?
Neverland Child: Yup! Don't worry, the guys will take care of it for us.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Phangirls follow me down the hall.
Christine *as we enter her room*: This is my room!
Glass: Aww, it's so cute!
Emma: Yes, it suits you very well, Christine!
Nikki *hopping around on Christine's bed*: You can say that again!
Izzy: The colors are wonderful!
Christine: Thank you, thank you!
Xitlaly & MHT's Erik: *join Nikki in jumping on Christine's bed*
Michelle: Xitlaly, Erik, get down from there, that's not your bed!
EriksNewLove: Okay, can we see Erik's lair now please?
OprGhst: Yeah, that's the only thing I came up here to see anyway!
We lead them back down the hall and into the attic.
Erik: Well, here's my lair!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Wow… *takes pictures of his décor*
Erique Claudin & Vanessa: How extravagant!
AoD Erik: I must say, very well done, Monsieur Erik!
FH Erik: Feels like home, only it's up above instead of down below. Very well done!
Erik: Thank you, fellow Phantoms!
Tia *admiring lit candles*: Beautiful…
MapleRock: Erik, your lair is just so peaceful and calming and amazing!
FH Erik: Oh, and my lair isn't?
MapleRock: Shhhh! You're disrupting the peacefulness!
FH Erik: *grumbles*
Salieri *starts blowing out the candles*: PWN T3H N008Y C4ND735! (Pwn the nooby candles!)
Once they finish ogling at the splendor of Erik's lair, we all head back downstairs.
Me: Alright, I guess we should get changed into our pajamas and get this party started! Girls, follow me back to my room! Guys, for those of you who are going to change, you can do so up in Erik's lair!
Phangirls: *excitedly follow me and Mary Frances down to my room*
All the Eriks (except Erique Claudin) and Alex go upstairs. Erique, Salieri, and Lucius stay downstairs in the den. In the lair, FH Erik changes into his black silk pajamas and AoD changes into sleeping boxers and a black T-shirt. The rest of the Eriks decide to stay neutral.
Alex: Well, I'm bored.
Raoul *brushing hair*: Yeah, same here.
FH Erik: You never realize how entertaining a woman's presence is until it's absent.
MHT's Erik: Couldn't have said it better myself!
AoD Erik: So…now what?
Erik *grins evilly*: I have an idea…
Meanwhile, down in my room, all of the girls are changing into their pajamas.
Me (to EriksNewLove, who is putting on her long, flowing, white nightgown): Oh my gosh, your nightgown is so pretty! I love it! It looks very similar to mine!
EriksNewLove: Thanks! Oh, wow, they are very similar! My mom says it goes with my blonde hair and blue eyes! Weird, huh?
I'm about to reply when someone's cell phone starts going off. Nikki, who is now dressed in her pajamas (which are a replica of Megamind's pajamas from the movie, including the slippers), picks up her phone, squeaks, and a blush immediately creeps across her cheekbones.
OprGhst: Who is it, Nik?
Emma (changing into a navy blue tank top and blue cheer shorts): Oh, it's just her boyfriend!
Nikki: Shut up, Emma! *answers phone*
Glass *from the bathroom while brushing her hair*: Oooh, Nikki's got a man!
Izzy: I know someone else who does, too! *cough* Lauren! *cough*
Me *blushes*: I do not!
Izzy: But you will soon enough! Give it a little time, you'll see! And trust me, if I have anything to do with it, you and Erik will share a kiss or two tonight.
Me: *blushes an even deeper shade of red*
Cori (clad in fuzzy, pink, plaid pajama pants and a tank top with the POTO logo on it): Oooooooh, she likes that idea!
Michelle (dressed in a black and red nightgown) & Xitlaly (wearing candy stamped pajamas): Oh wow, look at her cheeks!
Vanessa: Come on, guys, lay off! You're embarrassing her! *turns to me* You okay?
Me: Oh, I'm fine! Don't worry, they weren't embarrassing me at all, I know they're just playing. But thanks for looking out for me! *hugs her*
Vanessa: Alright, I would just hate if our hostess was upset in any way! Oh, by the way, I have a song suggestion for you… *whispers in my ear*
Me *eyes widen, smiles*: Wow, that's an awesome idea! Thanks!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: *putting on her 'Defying Gravity' T-shirt*
Mary Frances (wearing her Soffe shorts and T-shirt): Oh my gosh, I love your shirt!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Thanks! I'm kind of obsessed with Broadway… *laughs*
Mary Frances: You are not alone!
Wild Child (sitting on my bed, dressed in a green nightgown with a kitten holding a balloon on it): Do you think we should call and see if the guys have taken care of everything?
Fire Vein (wearing baggy, gray pants and a shirt with Pooh Bear on it): Not a bad idea.
Neverland Child (clothed in a long, baggy rose shirt and pink pants with black roses): Might as well, we're going to be way too busy throughout the rest of the night! *pulls out cell phone and dials*
Me (changing into a black, satin and lace nightgown): Haha, oh my gosh, Tia, our nightgowns are almost identical!
Tia (also putting on a black satin lingerie dress): Wow, dude, that's just crazy awesome!
Christine (wearing a simple white nightgown): Tia, where'd you get that lovely necklace?
Tia *fondling silver rose necklace*: My Erik gave it to me…
Christine: I wish my Raoul would give me jewelry sometimes…
MapleRock (now clad in black long pants and short sleeved shirt with dio de los muertos skulls and odd semi colon looking pattern on them): Well, that's what happens when you marry fops!
Crash (now barefoot and wearing blue and white striped tank top that says 'Desoto High Basketball and Softball' and Betty Boop shorty shorts): Hey, Lauren, would it be cool if I make y'all Mountain Dew Margaritas? It's pretty much just a Mountain Dew slushy with margarita salt around the rim of the cup. I think it'll really help us get this party on.
Me: That sounds amazing! Of course you can!
Suddenly, I begin to hear hushed voices…that are definitely not female?
MHT's Erik: Dang…Michelle's nightgown is hot!
AoD Erik: If you want hot, take a look at Tia's nightgown…
Raoul: I want to see!
FH Erik: Quiet down! They'll hear us!
Erik: Wow, Lauren's never worn that nightgown before…
Alex: Whoa, wait, guys, I think she heard us just now!
I follow the voices until I come to the front of my wall mirror. Suddenly, realization hits me and I push the mirror aside.
Me: AHA! BUSTED, YOU PERVS!
Phangirls: *all scream and hide in the bathroom*
Eriks and Alex: *laugh nervously before taking off back into the dark passageway*
Erik: Um… *nervous chuckle* that nightgown looks fantastic on you? *smiles sheepishly*
Me: *raises eyebrow before shutting the mirror in his face*
Me *goes into the bathroom*: Alright, they're gone!
Glass: OH MY GOD! I FEEL SO VIOLATED!
Emma & Nikki: STUPID, PERVERTED PHANTOMS!
Vanessa: PLEASE tell me Erique and Salieri were not among them!
Neverland Child: And Lucius!
Me: No, they weren't with them.
Fire Vein: Oh thank God!
MapleRock: Yeah, at least Erique, Salieri, and Lucius can respect a woman's privacy!
OprGhst: Jeeze, you're telling me!
We head out into the kitchen and act like nothing happened. The guys are all in the den, chilling out and also pretending nothing happened.
Crash begins making the Mountain Dew margaritas.
Me *as I get out the margarita cups*: So you girls ready to karaoke the night away?
Phangirls: Heck yes!
FH Erik *calls to MapleRock*: Young lady, you are not touching that microphone until you warm up and—
MapleRock: And make sure I drink plenty of water, yes, I know, mother!
Tia: *sneaks up and hops into Erik's lap*
AoD Erik: Hey!
Tia: But Lauren's Erik is lonely! I need to comfort him!
AoD Erik: *growls and throws punjab at her*
Tia: AUGHHHH! DON'T KILL ME!
AoD Erik: Kill you? I'm not going to kill you! This is your new leash! *evil laugh*
Tia: NNNNNOOOOOOOOO!
AoD Erik: *drags her away from Erik*
OprGhst: *quickly replaces Tia in Erik's lap*
Erik: Hello, again, de—*suddenly gets cut off by OprGhst as she kisses him*
AoD Erik: *comes back and sits down like nothing happened* So how about that weather?
Erik: Yes, it's quite enjoyable, actually.
AoD Erik: *suddenly gets tackled by Tia* AAAGGGHHH!
Tia: MWAH HA HA HA HAH! This is what you get for tying me up!
AoD Erik: OKAY, OKAY! I'M SORRY!
Crash: Y'all! Margaritas are ready!
Phangirls: *whoop, take a glass each, head down into the den, and take their seats on the couches and/or with their men*
Me *takes a sip*: Dang, Crash, this is great!
Crash *smiles*: Ain't it?
Me *gives Erik a glass*: Here…just for tonight! I'm in a mood for an insane Phantom.
Erik: *grins excitedly*
MapleRock: *hands FH Erik a glass and seats herself in his lap with her own drink* So who's singing first?
Tia: I'll go! *rushes up to the microphone* I'm going to perform a special song that I wrote and composed for none other than Erik!
Phangirls: Oooohh!
AoD Erik *scowling*: I thought you had written it for me!
Tia: Oh, I did write it for you, Mon Ange…but…uh…OH COME ON! LAUREN'S ERIK IS THE ONLY REASON YOU'RE HERE RIGHT NOW!
AoD Erik: *sighs and grumbles*
Tia: So anyway, does anyone have a keyboard I can play?
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: I do! *sets it up for her then approaches Raoul* List here, fop, if you so much as lay a finger on that keyboard, I WILL pickpocket Erik of his lasso and I WILL not stop until you are under a random table somewhere, shivering and begging for forgiveness! Got it?
Raoul: *timidly gives her a thumbs up*
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Good! *picks up her camera and starts recording*
Tia: *begins playing a hauntingly beautiful tune and singing into the microphone*
Everywhere I go, I'm met with hate
Someone save me, this can't be how it's supposed to be,
Lost and shunned, was this always to be my fate?
Do not be blinded by thyself
Hear my soul, crying out to the world
No one able to hear my plea
Angel, please, let your wings be unfurled
Jeering, laughing, screaming, stares
Darkness follows, demons howl
The voice of an angel calls me out,
In this dark abyss I hear the cry
Oh dear soul, bid your sadness goodbye
Come and join us,
With closed eyes, you shall see
In you, my sadness is gone, I trust
See my face, and you'll pay the fee,
With hatred, for no one, but me.
Oh, angel, for me I ask thee to sing
Offer your soul over to the music
Take away the pain with your song my starling…
Phangirls *applaud*: WHOOOOO! TIA! THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Tia *takes a bow*: Thank you, thank you!
Erik *looks around OprGhst*: No, thank you, dear!
Tia elatedly takes her seat in AoD Erik's lap and he kisses her sweetly.
AoD Erik *whispers in her ear*: Beautiful…
Tia: *blushes deeply*
Neverland Child then gets up and sings 'Spiralling' by the band, Keane.
Neverland Child *singing*: Ooh, we're tumbling down! We're spiralling! Ooh, tied up to the ground! We're spiralling!
Her younger sister follow suit and Wild Child performs 'The Tip of the Iceberg' by Owl City.
Wild Child: I'll travel the sub-zero tundra! I'll brave glaciers and frozen lakes! And that's just the tip of the iceberg! I'll do whatever it takes, to change!
And finally, Fire Vein sings 'Summer Rain' by Hayley Westenra.
Fire Vein: You're my summer rain! You're my summer rain! And I know that I'll see you again…
Me *standing beside the couch next to Erik and OprGhst* (to the sisters): Wow, girls! That was extraordinary! 'Summer Rain' is one of my favorite Hayley Westenra songs and 'Tip of the Iceberg' is one of my favorite Owl City songs!
Sisters: Thanks!
Vanessa then stands and sings the aria 'Habanera' from the opera, Carmen.
Vanessa: Love is a gypsy's child, it has never known the law! If you love me not, then I love you! If I love you, you'd best beware!
Salieri *after Vanessa finishes her aria*: 8R4V4! (BRAVA!)
Erique Claudin: MAGNIFICA!
Salieri: 57UP3ND4! (STUPENDA!)
Vanessa: *bows and laughs as she rejoins her companions on the couch*
Next, Cori and Raoul perform the first duet of the night, 'What Is This Feeling?' from Wicked.
Both: What is this feeling? Fervid as a flame, does it have a name? Yeeesss, loathing unadulterated loathing!
Cori: For your face!
Raoul: Your voice!
Cori: Your clothing!
Raoul *suddenly offended*: WHAT?
Cori *hits Raoul over head with microphone*: NEVER BREAK CHARACTER, STUPID!
EriksNewLove steps up to the microphone next and sings her three awesome songs of choice, 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift, 'Breakaway' by Kelly Clarkson, and 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' by Green Day.
Phangirls: WHOOOO!
Mary Frances: You actually look like Taylor Swift up there with your blonde hair, blue eyes, and nightgown!
MapleRock receives the microphone from EriksNewLove.
MapleRock: Alright, now that I'm finally warmed up… *shoots a look at FH Erik* here it goes!
She sings 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked.
MapleRock: It's time to try defying gravity! I think I'll try defying gravity! And you can't pull me down!
After she finishes, everyone applauds!
Phangirls: FABULOUS!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Best song EVER! I'll go next!
She sings 'Rolling in the Deep' by Adele and 'Into the West' by Annie Lennox.
Neverland Child, Fire Vein, and Wild Child: AHHH! That song is on the 'Lord of the Rings' soundtrack! YAY!
After some persuading, Tia and AoD Erik perform the 1989 version of "Don Juan Triumphant" and "Past the Point of No Return" together in French.
Me: If anything can perfect that song, it's the French language!
Tia: You got that right!
Next, Crash brings on the country with 'My Kinda Party' by Jason Aldean, 'Alabama' by Cross Canadian Ragweed, 'Only Prettier' by Miranda Lambert, 'Yours to Hold' by Skillet, and 'You Are More' Tenth Avenue North.
Erik: YEEHAAHH!
Me *scrutinizes him*: Erik, how many margaritas have you had?
Erik: Not enough!
Emma *stands up*: Me next!
She gets up there and performs 'Out Tonight' from Rent, all the while dancing.
Soon enough, everyone's on their feet dancing to the contagious beat!
Emma: Let's GO oooowwut tonight! I have to go oooowwut tonight!
Phangirls *after song finishes*: WHOOOOO!
Erik: Emma, I must say, for such a bold song and such a shy, yet crazy, girl as yourself, you were wonderful!
Emma: *blushes a deep crimson*
Michelle then sings 'Green Finch and Linnet Bird' from Sweeney Todd and after she finishes, does a duet, 'A Little Priest' (also from Sweeney Todd) with her Erik.
MapleRock: Dude, we actually brought Sweeney Todd, so we can totally watch that later tonight!
Michelle: Shweet!
MapleRock and FH Erik perform 'A Little Fall of Rain' from Les Miserables.
By the end of it, everyone is in tears.
Me *wipes eyes with free hand*: Oh my gosh, *sniff* that was beautiful!
Mary Frances: I know! Now I'm all depressed!
Christine: Hey, I have an idea! How about since there were so many who wanted to sing 'Think of Me', they can all perform it together?
Nikki: Yeah! Let's do it!
Christine, Xitlaly, Izzy, Nikki, and Glass all line up and sing 'Think of Me' together.
At the end, Xitlaly ends up missing the last note and Alex starts rolling around on the floor in laugher. Xitlaly, in a fit of rage, grabs a random, conveniently placed teapot and begins hitting him in the head with it.
Michelle: …Xitlaly, sometimes I seriously think you're into drugs…
Next, Mary Frances sings 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' from Evita.
Mary Frances: Don't cry for me Argentina! The truth is I never left you! All through my wild days, my mad existence, I kept my promise! Don't keep your distance!
Phangirls: WHOOO! MARY FRANCES!
Mary Frances: Narnie! Come on! Let's do a duet!
Phangirls: Yeah! Come on, Lauren! Sing for us!
Me *laughs hesitantly*: Uhm, maybe later…
Mary Frances: Lauren, do not make me drag your butt up here! Let's go!
Phangirls *chanting*: Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing!
They all cheer as I roll my eyes, set my margarita down, and walk up to the microphone.
Mary Frances and I sing 'Unexpected Song' from Song and Dance.
Together: Now, no matter where I am, no matter what I do, I see your face appearing like an unexpected song, an unexpected song that only we are hearing!
Phangirls: *applaud and cheer*
Mary Frances: And now, Lauren will sing you 'Falling' by Emmy Rossum! *runs back to the couch and leaves me with the microphone*
Izzy: And we all know who that one goes out to!
Me *blushes*: Where have my senses gone? I lost my way with every touch you intoxicate! Pull me in, stop making my head spin! I'm losing it! Upside down, my feet can't find the ground! My mixed up mind's a blur! I trip on every word 'cause I'm falling, falling fast like I always do! Tell me it won't pass! I've everything to lose! Stop me before I go too far! Go on, go on, keep me falling!
After I finish, the Phangirls cheer and allow me to step away from the microphone.
OprGhst immediately leaps from Erik's lap and sings her song, 'When I Think about Angels' by Jamie O'Neal.
Once I pick my drink back up, Erik pulls me into his now empty lap.
Erik: The hostess should not be on her feet! Relax, dear, and enjoy!
Me: Well, I'm glad to see you're enjoying yourself. I told you it wasn't going to be bad! Look at all the fun everyone's having!
OprGhst *singing*: When I think about angels, I think about you!
Erik: So you're 'falling' for your 'unexpected song', hmm?
Me *blushes again*: Oh, shut up!
Erik: You sang beautifully, my dear: don't deny that.
Me: Well, thank you… *smiles*
After OprGhst finishes her song and everyone applauds, Crash stands back up.
Crash: Alright, it's duet time, Mr. Hot Phantom, so get up here!
I slide off Erik's lap and he sings 'Don't You Wanna Stay' by Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson.
Crash & Erik: Don't you wanna stay here a little while? Don't you wanna hold each other tight? Don't you wanna fall asleep with me tonight? Don't you wanna stay here a little while? We can make forever feel this way! Don't you wanna stay?
Once they finish, MapleRock stands up excitedly.
MapleRock: I have an idea now! Why don't all the Eriks sing 'Music of the Night'?
So all of the Eriks line up and sing their most beloved song, each perfect in their own flawless ways.
Then, of course, Christine and Raoul get up and sing 'All I Ask of You'…and then start making out in front of all of us…
Phangirls: EWWW! It's even grosser in person! Seriously, they're not even kissing each other's lips!
Me: Alright, we have one more request for tonight and it's from Vanessa. Here's me and Erik singing 'People Will Say We're In Love' from 'Oklahoma!'.
Together *singing*: Don't take my arm too much! Don't keep your hand in mine! Your hand feels so grand in mine! People will say we're in love! Don't dance all night with me till the stars fade from above! They'll see it's alright with me! People will say we're in love!
Mary Frances: Well…that's it for the karaoke, I guess!
MapleRock: Wait! There's one more we can all sing together! *plays music*
Everyone *gasps before starts singing*: Don't stop believin'! Hold on to the feelin'! Streetlights, people! Don't stop believin'! Oh-oh-woah!
Me: Hey…where'd Erik go?
Suddenly, Erik whizzes by, grabs the microphone, and tosses his cape aside.
Erik *dancing crazily, starts singing Lady Gaga really fast*: Can't read my, can't read my, no he can't read my poker face! She's got to love nobody! Can't read my, can't read my, no he can't read my poker face! She's got to love nobody! P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face!
Phangirls: *rolling on the floor in hysterical laughter*
Me: Wow…I guess those margaritas finally kicked in…
Tia: That…and the secret stash of chocolate and soda I gave him!
Me: Yep, that'll do it!
Erik *suddenly rips his shirt open, revealing his muscular chest*: I'm too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt! So sexy it hurts!
Phangirls: Ooooooowww!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: *having a hard time recording him because she's laughing so hard*
Me & Mary Frances: *doubled over in laughter*
Crash: *hurries forward and feels Erik's abs again before stealing a kiss and then taking off screaming ecstatically* HECK YEAH!
After a little while, Erik's sugar overload rush finally dies and we all settle down to watch our movies.
The Phangirls and their men are on the couches while MapleRock and FH Erik snuggle together in their sleeping bag. Erik and I sit together on the couch.
Mary Frances: Alright, what do you guys want to watch first?
EriksNewLove: Let's start off with my second favorite movie, Les Miserables!
So we all watch Les Miserables together.
OprGhst (after the movie ends): Oh! I brought the 2003 version of Peter Pan!
Phangirls: YAY! We do believe in fairies!
After the movie ends…
Christine: Well, what should we watch know?
Neverland Child: *gasps with excitement*
Christine: You have an idea?
Neverland Child: Well duh! But, then again, I don't know if you want to watch a bloody R rated movie…
Wild Child: Oh no.
Lucius: What?
Wild Child: She brought…IT!
Neverland Child: It's not an 'it', it's an amazing movie!
Fire Vein: It's pretty amazing, but just so much blood…
Erik: I like the sound of this movie!
Me: *hits him in the arm*
Erik: I mean, what is it?
Neverland Child & Fire Vein: GLADIATOR!
Wild Child & Lucius: *faceplam*
We all watch Gladiator.
Erik *rather overwhelmed*: Well…you were right about the blood…
Once the movie ends, Fire Vein and Neverland Child are crying their eyes out.
Erik: Umm…you okay over there?
Neverland Child: NO! The good guy died! And so did the cute bad guy!
Fire Vein: Yeah… *realizes what her sister just said about the bad guy and hits her on the head* You idiot! You're not supposed to like him!
Neverland Child: Then why do you think I pulled him out of the Underworld?
Fire Vein: …good point…
And finally, we watch Sweeney Todd!
Michelle *after it ends*: Aaahhh! But…he killed Johnny! *reaches for another Kleenex* Buaaahh!
Xitlaly: Don't forget Nellie!
MHT's Erik *pointing to Alex and him*: Ummm, we're still here you know…
Michelle: Oh, shut up! You don't understand our physiologic problems with that!
Xitlaly *crying now in Alex's arms*: B-but…he died!
Alex: I know, my love, but it's only a movie. The real one is alive, so you can still put me aside for him—wait, no! I didn't mean that!
Xitlaly: What the…you're jealous?
Michelle *points to Xitlaly*: You! Slurvish traitor!
Xitlaly: What did I do now?
Michelle: I don't know!
MHT's Erik: At least she didn't forget her boyfriend…
Michelle: SHUT UP! You're not my boyfriend.
MHT's Erik: But you wish I was.
Michelle: I'm not gonna answer that…
Me: *resting my head on Erik's shoulder*
Erik *looks down at me*: You look comfortable…
Me *half asleep*: Mmm…that's 'cause I am, love.
Erik *smirks*: 'Love'?
Me *scoffs at him*: Shut up…
Erik *rolls eyes and sighs*: Hmm…where'd you get your nightgown? I've never seen you wear it before.
Me: I bought it the other day.
Erik: Aw, you bought it for me, didn't you?
Me: I did not!
Erik: Uh huh, sure… But I must say, it looks…what's the word?...ravishing…on you.
Me *looks up at him*: Really?
Erik: Really…
Our faces are so close now. My eyes instinctively close as he leans in and his lips barely touch mine before—
Izzy: AHA! I KNEW IT! LAUREN AND ERIK SITTING IN A TREE! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
Erik and I jump apart and blush furiously as she continues her song.
Me *starts laughing*: Oh my God, Izzy, shut up! *throws a random pillow at her*
Izzy: *catches it and throws it back, but misses and hits Mary Frances square in the head, making everyone gasp* Oops!
Mary Frances *picks another pillow*: Oh, it's go time now! *chucks it at Izzy*
Suddenly, everyone's on their feet and a massive pillow war breaks out. Everyone's hitting and chucking pillows at each other for no reason…but others have their reasons…
AoD *hits Tia over the head with pillow*: That's for kissing Lauren's Erik! *hits her again* TWICE!
Tia *hits him back*: And that's for being a jealous, controlling Phantom twice!
Salieri *chucking pillows at everyone in sight*: PWN T3H N0085 W17H T3H N008Y P1770W5! (Pwn the noobs with the nooby pillows!)
Me *hits Erik with pillow*: That's for spying on us while we were changing earlier!
Erik: Well, this is for…*pauses* I have no idea what this is for… *flings pillow at me, but I duck*
At this point, everyone's laughing like loons, but we abruptly stop at the faint sound of snoring. We look over and discover Raoul passed out cold on the couch.
Me *grins evilly*: I think I know what it's time for…
EriksNewLove: REVENGE!
The Phangirls immediately get to work on their prank session for the night.
EriksNewLove: *puts Raoul in a diaper*
OprGhst: *prepares a bowl of warm water*
Izzy: *steals his strawberry shampoo and conditioner bottles and replaces the contents with maple syrup and chocolate syrup*
Crash: LET'S JUST SHAVE HIS HEAD!
Nikki & Emma: NOO!
Michelle & Xitlaly: What? Why not?
Glass: Don't you want to see him cry when he wakes up and his beloved hair is gone?
Nikki & Emma: We're peldaphobic…
Cori: Um, what does that mean?
Nikki & Emma: We're afraid of bald people.
Phangirls: Ohhhhhhh…
Tia: Well, then, let's just cut it!
Phangirls: *grab scissors and begin madly cutting the fop's hair*
Neverland Child: *draws a curly mustache on his upper lip with a sharpie marker*
Vanessa & Fire Vein & Wild Child & Christine: *applying tons of makeup to his face*
EriksNewLove: *sticks Raouls hand in the bowl of warm water*
Erik *sitting on the couch watching in silence*: Good God, these girls are just brutal!
Other Eriks: *nod in agreement*
Phangirls: Yay! We're done!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: *snaps a ton of pictures*
EriksNewLove: REVENGE IS SWEET!
Me: Well, I guess we should get some sleep… It won't be too much longer before it's morning.
Phangirls: *murmur in agreement before getting their necessities*
Xitlaly: Well, look at this! I only brought two big sleeping bags!
Michelle *with a smile*: So you and my Erik can sleep on the floor!
Xitlaly: Michelle…
Michelle: Alright, you perv, you get to sleep with Alex!
Xitlaly: What? You're the sick perv!
Michelle: I meant sleep like close your eyes and go to your happy place while your brain rests. What did you think I meant? *smirks*
Xitlaly: Oooh, look at the beautiful floor!
Michelle: Ha! I knew it! And you mister…*looks at her Erik* dare you try anything funny and you'll never see the sun again!
MHT's Erik: Okay…
Suddenly, Spooky, Lil' Man, Ginger, and Mephi all come from downstairs.
Me: Oh, hey, guys! I wondered where you all went off to! Looks like you had a good time together, though!
The little animals disperse and curl up with their owners. I pet Spooky as she settles down next to me.
Tia: Hmm, that's peculiar…I could have sworn I packed two inflatable mattresses…
AoD Erik: Oh, well, I guess we'll just have to share one!
Tia *rolls eyes*: Whatever, I'm too exhausted to care right now… *lies down on the mattress* But I know you had something to do with 'misplacing' them!
AoD Erik *lays down next to her*: I have no idea what you're talking about, dear!
Tia *hisses*: Liar!
Crash: *getting situated on the couch with her camo blanket*
MapleRock & FH Erik: *snuggling together in their sleeping bag*
Emma: *gets her bunny pillowpet*
Erik (to Emma): Hmm, that's an interesting pillow.
Emma: Thanks, her name is Jellybean.
The rest of the Phangirls & the other Eriks & Mary Frances & Christine: *getting comfortable on the couches*
EriksNewLove: *trying to tie her hair back with a black ribbon*
Erik: Need a little help, my new love?
EriksNewLove: Aw, yeah, thanks.
Just as Erik ties it off, she turns around sharply and steals a kiss before passing out in glee.
Erik: Good Lord, they're all trained to do that, aren't they?
Me *lying on the couch, whispers*: Erik…
Erik *approaches*: Yes, dear?
Me: I'm cold…
Erik: *sighs and smiles before lying down behind me and snaking his arm around my waist protectively* Better?
Me: Much…
Erik *softly kisses my cheek*: Goodnight, love…
Me: *smiles before drifting off to sleep*
2 short hours later…we are all awakened by a shriek of absolute horror!
Me *sits up suddenly, completely delirious*: I SAID I WANTED CAFFEINATED COFFEE, YOU SON OF A—*realizes where I am* Whoa, weird dream… Wait, who screamed?
Raoul: I WET MY PANTS!
Glass *sits up*: Trust me, you're worse off than you realize…
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *stifling her laughter*: Yeah, and you probably don't want to look in the mirror…
At her words, Raoul dashes out of the den and into the bathroom down the hall. In a matter of seconds, we hear another shriek and the sound of shattering glass.
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Told you so…
Cori: Wow, he actually shattered the mirror with his appearance!
Izzy: Therefore, we have succeeded in pranking our beloved fop! *fistpumps Cori*
Raoul: YOU ALL SUCK! *runs up the stairs and hops in the shower*
We all then burst into hysterical laughter, waking Erik up.
Erik *rubs his temples*: Ooooh, my head…
Me: Well, that's what happens when you get high off of margaritas, chocolate, and soda all in one night!
Nikki: Hey, um, what's for breakfast? Emma's blood sugar is really low at the moment…as you can see… *points to Emma who is deliriously walking around, nearly running into the wall*
Me: Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you guys! We're actually—
Erik *suddenly interrupts*: DUDE, PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!
We all look to see Raoul standing there with a towel around his waist and his chopped hair dripping in maple and chocolate syrup.
Raoul *points to his hair*: Very funny! *goes back upstairs*
Me *after I finish laughing my butt off*: Anyway, as I was saying, we're actually going out to eat for breakfast! I made a huge reservation at IHOP yesterday night before you guys arrived!
Phangirls: YAY!
Erik: IHOP?
Me: International House Of Pancakes!
Erik *eyes widen excitedly*: LET'S GO!
So after we get ourselves ready (and Raoul finally gets out of the shower), we all climb into the Phangirls' bus and ride off to IHOP.
We all sit together at one long table, all the while receiving many odd stares and looks…
Mary Frances: Wow, what a great night!
Raoul *his hair is now clean, but VERY unevenly cut*: …you're kidding, right?
Phangirls *ignores Raoul*: Yeah! It was awesome! We gotta have another get-together soon!
Me: Oh yes, we will have another very soon!
Phangirls: YAY!
Raoul: OH NOOOO!
Once the waitress comes around, everyone orders all-you-can-eat pancakes, but I decide to go neutral and get—
Me (to waitress): A Belgium Waffle combo, please!
Erik *gasps*: TRAITOR!
And that is how our crazy, awesome, hysterical karaoke slumber party went down! I hope you crazy, awesome, hysterical Phangirls had a blast! I know we did…well, except for Raoul…but he'll get over it! Oh, and I sincerely apologize for how freakin' long this turned out to be! This is officially the longest update I've ever written for FanFiction! Anyway, thanks for coming over and partying! We love you all! Don't forget to REVIEW!
