Ah greetings my fellow readers and writers! Um, it's been awhile hasn't it? And I know this isn't the conclusion in my opinion a large story arc. Now I'm normally against filler, but hey I'm helping out in a musical and I thought it'd be nice to have a small musical number involved. Unlike my other failure of musical chapter, I will attempt to make a story out of this one. Also listen to "One Normal Night" from the Addams Family Musical for the full effect.
Steven and the gems were talking about Lapis' date for the evening and everyone was a buzzed by it. Though Lapis was a bit edgy by all Pearl and Peridot's comments.
"I wonder if Jamie and company would like to hear about the new strides of Homeworld research? I think a few educated humans can make things interesting."
"Peridot, I don't think-"
"Of course not Peridot. They simply can't understand the complex nature of the universe. It's best if we don't really associate ourselves that much."
"Pearl, this is a family dinner. We have to be social with-"
"Bah, Pearl's right Lapis. Though Jamie has been nice company, you really haven't shown him what gems can really do. And it makes sense since you two are from totally different worlds. Besides if you continue this I suspect you'd leave us for a child." Pearl didn't react as she was no longer affected by Rose's death.
Steven, Jasper, Conniw and Garnet were watching from the couch and Steven looked worried. Lapis was being overwhelmed and the two gems with her won't let up. "Steven."
"Yeah." He responded. She adjusted her glasses. "There's only one way for Lapis to solve it."
"Musical number?" The fusion pulled out one of Jamie's loaned musical CDs. Connie didn't want to say anything, but her eyes sparkled. "Musical number." Jasper rolled her eyes.
"Don't do that. We don't need a musical-" But the gem warrior was silenced by the CD player and speakers. Lapis glanced at them with Garnet giving a thumbs up.
The blue gem took a deep breath before placing her hands on Peridot and Pearl's shoulders.
Lapis
They're normal people
Not like you
Not like me
Please can't we be a normal family!
One normal night
That's all I want
That's all I need from you
One normal house
Without a corrupt gem mouse
To feed the centipeetle to!
You must admit we aren't what people call "laid back"
So can't we muse a bit and lose the basic black?
Whoa, one normal night
With normal people on their way
Just one normal night
She took a breath, "Whaddaya say?"
Peridot
One normal night?
Lapis
To be polite
To do the least you can
Pearl, "One normal eve?"
Lapis
Can you achive
A kind of common man?
You have to swear to me
Yes, promise to the core
It's almost six o'clock
They're almost at the door!
On all the Crystal Gems that stand
Who've ever walked aright
One normal night!
Garnet, Steven, and Jasper(reluctantly):
Doo doo doo doo
Outside near the beach Jamie the mailman was adjusting the collar. He wanted to be formal for both families to meet. As he looked around, he found his parents looking around. His father was less enthusiastic than his mother, but Jamie ignored it as he passed by the old log he sits at.
"Wait! This is the place where I first saw her! Lapis, with a river surrounding.
And she looked like Eurybia, the sea goddess!"
Jamie's father, "Who?"
"He's just expressing himself, dear. 'Expressing is the poet's art. Just simply say what's in your heart.' His mother responded
"Jamie, your mother's rhyming again. I say we take a rain check and go back to the hotel." He turned, but in a desperate plea and panic Jamie grabbed him. "No!"
Jamie:
One normal night
No, not one poem
Not one inspiring word
One normal scene
Complete routine
Tonight can't be absurd
Please don't embarrass me
Or be completely rude
Don't make a fuss about the house
About the food
Whoa! One normal night
I know it's big but can't you see
This one normal night is for me!
But Jamie's father was already walking toward town and his wife and son were in hot pursuit.
At the same time, Jasper and Steven were walking by and saw Jamie and his family near by, "He such like a nice guy!"
Jasper, "Three things kiddo. They're not right for each other, he's human, and it'll never work
Steven, "Not right for eachother?! What do you mean, "They're not right for each other?"
Steven:
Was Crying Cereal right for Sour Milk?
Was Mr. Universe right for Rose Quartz?
Were the Steven and the Stevens right for the drum machine
Who's to say?
Who's to say?
Was ballet right for you, Jasper?
Was Amethyst right for the Peridot?
Were you prepared right for Garnet's "I Am" song?
Who's to say?
One normal night is a perilous trick
Normal is hard to attain
Humans and Gems are crazy and their families are quick
Passions are hard to explain
But this is their moment and this is your chance
So if you don't want to remain
Start singing of love
Jasper, "What?"
Steven, "Love!"
"No!"
"Love!"
"Why?"
"Love!"
"Ugh."
Steven:
Only affairs of the heart
"Your turn Jasper and company-"
Jasper turned and found Amethyst, Connie, and Garnet next to her.
Crystal Gems:
Bringing them love
Steven, "Yes!"
Crystal Gems:
Love
Steven:
Yes!
Crystal Gems:
Love
Steven:
Right!
Crystal Gems:
Love
Steven:
Good!
Steven:
Love lets our ships depart
So let the normalcy start!
Steven & the Crystal Gems:
Protect and rally round
Let's aid them and abet
One normal night is what they'll
Steven:
Get!
They quickly get back to the house and find Peridot and Pearl sighing in an understanding with Lapis. The music continues and Lapis looks at them with an expectation.
Jasper, Amethyst, Connie, Steven, and Garnet:
One normal night
One normal night
One normal night
Lapis Wants
One normal night
One normal night
Give her just
One normal night
One normal night
One normal night
Lapis wants
Peridot/Pearl:
One
Steven/Connie:
One
Jasper/Amethyst/Garnet:
One
Lapis :
One
Crystal Gems:
One normal night
We'll comprehend
we'll tend her every need
Lapis:
All I want
All I ask
You'll tend my every need
Finally dragging his parent's to the front door Jamie was breathing hard. The music was becoming more infectious as they all felt a need to sing out a promise.
Jamie's parents:
When we arrive
We'll come alive
To make this night succeed
Jamie:
Just be respectable
Don't make an odd remark
Jamie's Parents:
Okay, okay
Lapis
Please keep undetectable our passion for gems dark
The Crystal Gems:
Just as you say
Lapis / Jamie:
And then it's paradise
Right here in Beach City!
ALL:
In one normal
Informal
One normals
The doorbell rings as most of the gems shapeshift their attire. And Steven and Connie hiding upstairs.
ALL:
Night!