Chapter 53: The Homecoming Dance!
On the last week of May...
To begin the first day of the week, everyone's talking about it excitedly.
"The homecoming dance is near!"
"I'm gonna ask Rachel to the dance!"
"Party time before summer!"
The Homecoming Dance is an event that will mark the end of the school year. Also one last moment for graduating students because the day after homecoming is their graduation.
Yes, this is gonna be the main focus as it cuts to the cafeteria. Now, let's meet some new faces that were introduced in chapter 4.
On a table sat 10 cheerleaders. All rich, beautiful, mean and heartless like they think they own this school and who knows? The city. Alright, a little review to recap them each with additional info
Mandy Wildrider is the leader. The richest and most beautiful girl ever in the school but also the worst of the worst, the biggest bitch and a menacing tyrant to many students.
Kimberly Mysner is the right hand girl and is athletic in cheerleading and gymnastics. (Also known to be the only nice girl in the group but no one knows except Webby)
Stacey, Tracey and Lacey are triplets like the boys and they're the bodyguards of the group. Known to have learnt mixed martial arts.
Bonnie Wallace is not only the second meanest girl in the group but the most sarcastic girl in the group.
Paulina Ramirez tends to be flirty using her looks to seduce boys to do her bidding.
Simone Sharpino on the other hand is a menace forcing the weak to do her dirty work.
Lisa Silverwing spends most of her time on her phone and has knowledge on the trends and posts in social media.
And last for not least, Connie Du Bois. The dumbest girl in the school but has a taste of fashion that really makes her smart in this topic.
So to begin with, the 10 girls are having lunch and gossiping about some students negatively.
"You know that vamp kid named Annie? I broke her fangs by punching them!" Lacey spoke first. "What a sucker." said Bonnie. "Just like that nerd named Pell that I made him do all my homework and all I did is stretch my legs."
"Gee, so many people in this school are incredibly lame. And that gave us numerous advantages to make them serve us." Mandy stated as the girls laughed except Kimberly because she's drinking her grape juice.
Now onto another table where the Besties Clique sit. "Any plans after school?" Huey asked while eating a watermelon slice. "Nothing much except practicing our dance moves after school." said Dewey. "True. We often meet up with 2 of our breakdance partners to practice dance moves." said Webby. "So who are you guys meeting?" Kirby asked as he drank his lemon and lime juice. "Some blue jay named Deco Caldoza and a bat named Ben Ni Dong. We call him B.N.D for short and because it suits his stage name, Break N Dance." Dewey replied when announcements are made.
"Attention students of Duckburg High. First of all, Final Year students are to collect their graduation robes after school for their upcoming graduation day. Deadline is on Wednesday. Second as the whole school knows, the Homecoming Dance is coming soon. Tomorrow, all will receive their invitations on their first lesson and last for not least, candidates have been selected for the roles of the Homecoming King and Queen. Here are the nominees for the King."
All paid attention to that.
"First, Ted Sinclair." The football team cheered for Ted as he stood on the table and flexed his muscles.
"Second, Zachary Bolton." The basketball team cheered for him and gave him fist bumps.
"And last for not least, Dewey Duck." That shocked everyone surprisingly. Then, every girl started screaming in excitement as they all went crazy over him. For the besties clique, "Whoa Dewford. Who would have guessed." said Louie. "Real nice. For the guy who's the popular basketball player and the centre of attention of the majority of the girls ever since the first day." said Huey.
Even so, Mandy and her peers went dreamy over him as the announcement continues on. "Now here are the nominess for the Queen."
All silenced themselves and paid attention to that.
"First, Mandy Wildrider."
The whole school gave a loud applause to her and many boys cheered for her. She really loves the attention as she blew kisses and displayed flirtatious looks at the boys.
"Second, Kimberly Mynser."
Same reaction too like just now except she just smiled simply and humbly. "Well Kimberly, I wish you all the best." Mandy told her best friend as they hi-5 each other. "How can she wish her all the best? Only fairies and genies do the wishing." Connie stated as the girls facepalm over her.
"And last for not least, Webby Vanderquack."
That shocked the girls as the whole school all gave a loud applause to Webby and it's louder than Mandy's. At the same time, "I...I'm nominated?" Webby asked surprisingly. "Of course Webs! You're so lucky to get into the spotlight!" said Lena as all cheered for her.
But back to the mean girls, "What is going on? Who is this Webby Vanderquack?! Never heard of her!" Mandy complained. "Well...I heard she's the granddaughter of some housekeeper who works with the well-known Scrooge McDuck." Simone stated. "And that explains her acquittance with him." Paulina added. "How pathetic. It's like she has no parents at all and yet she got acquitted with the richest duck in this city?! I'm telling you all, that makes her an outcast. She has no place in this school, in this city and in this earth!" Mandy stated arrogantly. The girls laughed in agreement but Kimberly looked a bit worried about her.
Later after school...
"I just thought of something. Why is that Webby nominated?" Tracey asked. "Good question. Let me check social media." Lisa took out her phone and scrolled through. "Interesting. A lot of people say that Webby's the nicest duck they ever met. Gives them smiles which makes them happy, is also smart in studies and kicks ass."
"Interesting. I can give her that but still, I know for sure I'll be the homecoming queen and then, I get to have Dewey Duck as my boyfriend if ever he wins the title of King! Yes!" Mandy squealed excitedly as, "Connie! I need your fashion expertise to make me look like a hot model!"
"No problem! Fashion's always been my fortress!" Connie replied. "You mean, forte?" Simone corrected. "Oh." Connie replied but also thought of something. "Wait, what's forte?" All facepalm again. "OMG...no wonder you escaped English failure by a hair's breadth..." Kimberly groaned.
Meanwhile...
"I must say, I knew you deserve to be nominated!" said Violet as it cuts to the girls in Webby's room. "So how did you all come up with the nominating part?" Luna asked. "Ah yes, during one of the student council meetings, Ellis asked about the popularity charts and it reveals that our nominees are on top rankings." Violet explained. "We then randomized in selecting 3 nominees from both genders each and the results are printed."
"So in other words, Webby got lucky to be nominated." said Madoka. "Precisely." Violet replied as, "So...what's so special about the King and Queen titles?" Webby asked. "Well girl. I heard that when you get voted, you and the king will be the most popular couple ever in homecoming!" Lana stated. "And every homecoming will have exclusive prizes to be won!" Jennifer added. "This year I did some research and the prize of winning the homecoming King and Queen will get $1000 dollars gift vouchers each!"
"Boring." Gosalyn spoke up surprising the other girls. "I'm referring to the prize. Can't they think of something else instead of some voucher? You can earn this stuff at the mall."
"Did I forget to mention that the gift voucher is actually a consolation prize? The real prize will not be revealed until the King and Queen has been elected." Violet revealed last minute. "So it's a secret from the student council?" Gosalyn asked and then, "How about I make you spill the beans this instant!" She pounced on Violet locking her arms as the other girls got her off. "Damn Gos! You've been hanging with Duncan too much in terms of punk ass behaviour!" Ingrid stated.
Just then, Goldie McDuck entered the girls. "What are you girls blabbering about? I hear so much commotion while I'm watching the news."
"We're just talking about Webby being one of the nominees for the title of Homecoming Queen." Lena replied. "Homecoming Queen? Ooh. That one in some dance event is it?" Goldie guessed and all nodded. "Perfect! I think I can give you girls a hand in a fashionable way! Follow me for an all girl's outing!"
And so...
It now cuts to the mall as Goldie lead the 10 girls to the boutique shop. "Please don't make me wear something colourful and bright." Leticia requested. "I wonder what your aunt has in store for us?" Jennifer asked Webby. "Beats me but I know for sure, her knowledge in fashion is astounding!" Webby replied. "Yeah...that fashion thing I did with her back then..." Lena recalled in her mind as Goldie spoke to some lady and after that, "Alright girls, pick a dress and have fun with the fittings." She told them as they cheered and looked around except Leticia who just walked and looked.
At the same time...
"So which girl are you gonna ask out to the dance?" Louie asked. "I don't know. I feel like asking Madoka..." Vickson spoke first. "Dude, you wanna ask a female greaser?" A surprised Park asked as it cuts to the game room in McDuck Manor where the guys are hanging out. Louie, Park and Vickson are throwing darts, Russell is eating a bowl of cheese-flavoured chips, Ennui is drinking iced lemon tea and watching Duncan, Damien, Huey and Melvin play table football and Dewey, Casey, Kirby and Cornelius are having a ball around the pool table.
"Yo you better watch yourself. Rich parents don't like rich kids dating kids from lower classes and shit." Ricardo warned him. "Because I saw this shit before."
"Dude, I can manage. I just wondered how it'll go." Vickson replied. "Wait a frickin minute, why are you so interested in that mechanic?" Duncan asked as all stopped what they are doing. Even Casey missed a shot and got a scratch from pocketing the cue ball into the pocket. "Uh..." Vickson was speechless. Then the guys laughed. "Pathetic. There is really no explanation to your growing crush?" Ennui asked. "Okay fine! She once fixed my father's car and I was most impressed by her talent but what disgusted me is that my dad paid her a measly 50 bucks!" Vickson revealed. "I find it unfair and spoke to her."
"And what did you do?" Huey asked. "I gave her 500 bucks. Because my dad promised to pay her that amount but he broke his word. She was pretty moved by my care somehow." Vickson ended the story and, "So, are you 2 gonna start dating soon enough?" Duncan asked. "Ha! Ha! Ha! Russell is laughing because it's funny!" Russell spoke as all laughed leaving Vickson embarrassed. "Oh well, we'll see how it goes on the night of the dance itself." said Louie as he threw a dart but, "CHT!"
"OW!" Kirby shrieked removing the dart from his cat tail. "My bad." Louie thought.
On the night of the Homecoming Dance...
"There! All done!" Huey is all suited up wearing his formal attire. It's the same one he wore during the Christmas party last year. Also, Dewey and Louie are wearing the same thing. "One difference is I need to look formal and rich!" Louie stated as he wore a gold wristwatch. "On the other hand, I look good enough to win the Homecoming King title!" said Dewey as he looked at the time. "Let's go guys! The dance begins at 7:30pm and I don't want to miss the opportunity to showcase my dance moves!" So with that, they left their room.
When they arrived at the main hall, Webby was waiting for them and oh boy, Dewey had never seen such radiating beauty in her for she's wearing a hot pink, glittering strapless dress with purple high heels, her hair is curled up and she even wore the necklace Dewey gave her during Christmas. "I think you're getting some sex appeal." Louie teased. "Is it just me or is her dress a bit revealing on the front?" Huey teased along as Dewey's face is as red as a tomato.
But anyway, "Are you guys done? We have to get going." Webby reminded them as outside, Launchpad is waiting for them and then, Goldie arrived. "Ah...ready for the homecoming I see?"
"Yes Aunt Goldie. We'll be making out way then." Huey replied as, "By the way, you like the dress Webby's wearing? I picked it for her and it suits her attractively." Goldie revealed to Dewey and he smiled over it as, "I'll inform the others abut your event. Enjoy." Goldie told the teens as they exchanged goodbyes and left the manor. Outside, they got in the limo and it drove off.
A while later...
"Call me when you're done!" Launchpad called out as he dropped the teens and drove off. "So the dance will be in the gymnasium right?" Louie asked. "Yup. We got the invitations so far and-"
"Yo guys!"
They looked behind to see the clique showing up. The guys wore nice suits and the girls wore attractive dresses. "Sweet! Since when all the chicks in our clique look hot!?" Louie asked. "Your uncle's wife brought us girls for some fittings a few days ago."
"Intriguingly amazing." Huey replied as he stared at Violet. She wore a red violet evening dress held up by 2 thin shoulder straps and it reaches down to her knees. She also wore eye shadow and blue high heels. Louie on the other hand is staring at Lena. She wore a one shoulder lavender dress which is ruffled up and pear green high heels. She also wore earrings and eye shadow. "My girlfriend is giving me a boner right now..." Louie thought with a smile as, "Now that the entire clique is here, let's go in and have fun in a way to celebrate the end of our freshman year!" Dewey declared. "Oh yeah Dewchebag! Let's party guys!" Gosalyn cheered as all cheered along and made their way to the gymnasium.
When they arrived, "Whoa..."
Turns out the gymnasium had an awesome transformation. A stage is right in front of them at the far end and it's a raised one meaning it arose from below. The bleachers are all lowered down to clear for more room and students in their formal attire are mingling about. Some are dancing to the music as on their left, the Indian DJ Bass Sultan is spinning recordings and on his left is some photo booth and on his right is the voting table for students to vote for the candidates for the Homecoming King and Queen. Across them is the buffet table which includes, "IS THAT A CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!?" Webby shrieked excitedly.
Meanwhile, the 10 cheerleaders are getting all the attention from the boys. "I love this life." Mandy thought to herself. She wore a light pink dress that is kinda revealing on the front and back. "That way, she can flirt all she likes." Kimberly thought and she wore a one shoulder emerald dress with a turquoise belt around her waist and white high heels. Then, some jock showed up and, "Yo guys! I saw this girl in that hot pink dress! She's so frickin hot!" All went crazy and ran off to see it and, "What is going on? My attention instantly zapped out of sight!" Mandy exclaimed when, "Uh Mandy? Over there." Connie pointed at Webby as she felt kinda shy in being the centre of attention in school now. Even the other girls are amazed at her dress.
"That dress is the most stylish thing I've ever seen!"
"Incredible! She's so lucky to one of the nominees!"
"Which place did she go and got that dress? I'm so gonna find that place and have a look!"
Those comments somehow angered Mandy but, "Hah! That doesn't matter. What matters most is me winning the title of Homecoming Queen! And only I, will win!" She thought and, "But of Kimberly wins it, I'll be happy for her."
And the party continues as Huey and Violet are seen chatting about science while Vickson is looking around and saw Madoka helping herself to some fruit punch. She wore a red and orange floral dress with a black belt around her waist and black high heels. "Damn! For a girl who can tinker with bikes and patch them up! She still can dress like a hot chick!" Vickson thought when, "You gonna make your move on her or what?"
"The fuck? Park? Ricardo?" Vickson was stunned to see them. "Dude, if you like her, go and ask her to dance with you!" said Park. "No harm trying. Go man!" Ricardo encouraged as he pushed Vickson to Madoka who just started sipping her punch and when she turned around, "Oh hi Vickson. Enjoying yourself?"
"Y-Yeah! Let me get some punch and a chocolate chip cupcake for myself and...for you?" Madoka looked surprised as Vickson gave her one. "Thanks!" The 2 started to mingle as, "10 bucks that Vickson asked Madoka to dance with her?" Ricardo asked Park. "You're on greaser!" He accepted and they fist bump.
While this was happening, "Isn't this great Cornelius?" Ingrid asked as she and her partner walked around. "I guess. Ooh. Sausages with bacon wrapped around!" Cornelius exclaimed as he took a few and started eating. "You wanna grab a bite?"
"I guess. Get me those grilled cheese sandwiches over there. 2 will do." Ingrid requested as his partner got them for her. "Thanks."
"No problem babe." He replied when they stopped. "Did he just...called me babe..." Ingrid thought blushing a bit. They looked at each other and away shyly for they got a small red colour on their faces.
Now on the centre, "Watch me dew my slick moves!" Dewey had fun breakdancing around as many had gathered and cheered for him. "Shit! That guy sure has knack for breakdancing!" Duncan cheered. "Ha! Ha! He sure enjoys the attention too!" said Gosalyn as she fixed her yellow dress a bit.
At the photobooth, Louie and Lena are waiting in line.
At the same time, "Who are you voting for Jennifer?" Melvin asked as he ate a piece of cake. "I'm voting for Dewey obviously. He's our friend after all." Jennifer then placed her vote in the box for Dewey and for Melvin, he put his vote on the box for Webby. Once done, they left to watch Dewey display his moves.
But somehow, Mandy and some of her friends showed up as, "Wow, the voting area sure is empty. It's like the boxes are left out for us to vote." Paulina stated. "Exactly. Now let's see how many votes I got. Cover me!" Mandy ordered as Stacey, Tracey and Lacey stood around on guard as Mandy took her voting box and opened it. "Wow! So many votes! I knew I'm going to win!" She then thought of something. "Simone, get that box over there." She complied and took the voting box meant for Webby and when opening it, "What the fuck? She has more votes than me?" Mandy was greatly shocked to see the amount of votes. "I can't believe more people voted for her than me! I'm supposed to be the most popular, richest and hottest girl in this school! Fine, looks like I have to do things my way." So Mandy got to work and started rigging the votes. All the votes that go to Webby now go to her by simply pouring everything out into her box leaving the other one empty. "Ha! Now that Webby bitch has zero votes! And that defines the fact that she has no place on this earth! A poor excuse to be one of the nominees if you ask me." Mandy thought wickedly and once done, she and her friends put the boxes back and continued the party without a problem that they never got caught.
But somehow, "My vote went into her box?" Jennifer was furious over this as she fixed her Iris dress. "Oh my. It's like those witches casted a spell to ruin it and get what they want. We must report this incident to our king!" Melvin declared. So the nerds went to find Louie and once they found him, they told him what they saw. "Heh. They never learn." Louie stated as he ate some chicken tenders. "I don't like how they tried to do this shit. I'll handle this greenie." Lena assured to her boyfriend. "Babe, you sure have an ace up your sleeve!" Louie complimented as she kissed his cheek. After that, Lena made her move. There are people still placing their votes so she waited. Once no one's there, "Let me examine the boxes." Lena lifted each of the 3 boxes. "I see...dirty bitches trying to even the competition unfairly. Well, the coast is clear." Yes, that would mean one thing for Lena to use. Magic.
So in secret, Lena telekinetically restored the voting results and at the same time did some extra work. "No one will know." She thought with smile as her work here is done. She went back to her boyfriend as, "Hey greenie. I got it fixed with extra surprises."
"Nice one." Louie replied as he kissed Lena's beak and after that, they had their turn at the photo booth with good pictures to keep as memory.
After some time...
On stage at the end of the gymnasium, Principal Aquila and Vice-Principal Skylar went onstage as the principal got the mike ready. "Students of Duckburg High, may I have your attention please?"
All stopped what they're doing and approached the stage. "The school year is coming to an end. Those graduating tomorrow, I wish you all a bright future. For the rest of you, summer is near and it'll be fun. And a while later, you'll return advancing to the next grade. It'll be more challenging as you continue your school journey here but take pride for you have done well and endured your time here especially the freshmen."
All applauded for their principal as he gave the signal and the vice-principal handed him 2 envelopes. "The moment all of you have been waiting for. Votes have been decided by you all and now, the title of Homecoming King and Queen will begin!" He then gave another signal and Horatio went onstage holding a pillow containing 2 gold crowns. "Fitting for both, the king and queen." Gosalyn thought as Principal Aquila got ready. "Now, for the Homecoming King, the winner is...(He began to open the envelope slowly first before taking out the paper which contains the name that will win the title)
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"Dewey Duck!"
All the girls cheered in excitement and craziness as a surprised Dewey grinned and went onstage. Vice-Principal Skylar then took the crown and placed it on his head as Dewey waved to the crowd.
From there, "That kid really deserves it!" Zachary thought. "I can't believe I lost!" Ted thought. "But it's fair at least because I won the same thing 2 years ago in my freshman year."
And for the girls, "I knew Dewey will win this! Now all that's left is for me to win it! And Dewey and I will be the best couple ever in high school!" Mandy thought dreamily while nearby, Lena shook her head.
And then, "Now, for the Homecoming Queen!" Principal Aquila announced. "This. Is. It! Say Mandy! Say Mandy! Please say it!" Mandy begged in her mind as Principal Aquila began to slowly open the envelope first before taking out the paper...
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"Webby Vanderquack!"
All cheered loudly in excitement leaving Webby speechless. "I...won?"
"Yeah Webs! You won! Go! Go for it!" Lena cheered. "My dear friend, the crown waits to crown you as queen! Go for it!" Violet cheered along. "Yeah! Webby's the best!" Gosalyn cheered as the other female besties cheered along.
And behind them, "Impossible!" Paulina exclaimed. "I thought Mandy did the...but how can this happen? Our plan is already set in motion and this is the result?!" Simone asked in confusion.
It cuts back to the voting area as, "Gee Jordan, why is Mandy's voting box completely empty?" Jerome asked. "Beats me. I mean, Kimberly's is filled at least but Webby's is filled to the brim! Whoa, glad I voted for her." Jordan replied as they kept the boxes.
And back on the stage, Webby just stepped in as, "You won Webby! You won! That is so bruce and dewsome of us!" Dewey exclaimed as he hugged Webby and after that, the principal put the crown on Webby. "Oh my gosh. They look so perfect!" Jennifer took a picture with her camera she brought with her. After that, "Alright clear the way for the Homecoming King and Queen to have their first dance! Enjoy the night and have fun!" Principal Aquila announced as Dewey and Webby went to the centre of the gymnasium.
Once there, DJ Bass Sultan played the song, "Treasure!" as Dewey and Webby began waltzing in sync. Their dance moves and coordination is something as the entire school cheered and couples started to hit the dance floor. "The first Homecoming Dance I went to is so enjoyable!" Huey exclaimed as he and Violet looked at each other. "Care to take my hand as I guide you on the dance floor?"
"A pleasure and a must for I am honoured to be your date!" Violet replied as she and Huey hit the dance floor. Beside them, "Touche." Louie described as he and Lena smiled at each other and made their way to dance.
Other couples formed up even Principal Aquila who's dancing with Vice-Principal Skylar and then, "This party's great!" Vickson described. "Totally!" Madoka agreed and held his hand unexpectedly. Both noticed this. "Okay...uh Madoka? Would you...like to dance with me?" Vickson spoke up surprising. She really doesn't know what to say for a moment. Then, "Yeah. Alright then." They went to the dance floor and nearby, "Oh yeah! He did it! Park, you owe me 10 bucks."
"Damn you Ricardo..." Park grumbled as he paid him and right now, Cornelius and Ingrid hit the dance floor.
Now for our Homecoming King and Queen, "Had a great time gorgeous?" Dewey asked as they slow danced a bit. "Yeah. Thank you Dewey. I never felt so much happiness in me. Especially when we are together." Webby replied. "I can dig that." Dewey agreed as they gazed at each other lovingly and the next thing it happened, their beaks came in contact and the entire noticed this and cheered and applauded their loudest for them.
Nearby, "So they are dating...I knew it!" Kimberly thought. "But wow, it's really the sweetest thing I've ever seen! I'm so happy for you Webby." She thought on with a smile and, "Oh shit, Mandy is really not gonna like this." Lacey exclaimed. "Hey speaking of Mandy, where did she go?" Bonnie asked as the girls realized that Mandy's not with them. "I hate to say this but I think I saw her leave and she's really foul over the fact that she did not win the Homecoming Queen title." Stacey recalled.
And then...
It cuts to the hallway as an enraged and unhappy Mandy is storming off. "I FUCKING CAN'T BELIEVE I LOST!" She shouted in rage as she made her way out of the school. "THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! I WON'T ACCEPT THIS!" Her anger is so great she kicked a trash bin. After that, she walked normally with the raging anger in her eyes and with a negative thought. "Webby Vanderquack. You just made a new enemy tonight and mark my words, I will make sure your life is in ruins! And if there's one duck who will be with Dewey Duck, it's gonna be me! Me! Only me! You don't deserve to be with him at all..."
The Homecoming Dance was a blast! I sure enjoyed working on it! I even checked out the Mean Girls movies for the dance ideas. And boy, this is just the start. Mandy's really gonna bring trouble to Webby soon enough.
Alright. I got bad news. My father is gone. Left the earth just like how Enoch walked with God and he was not for God took him.
As a result, I need some time off for a while. I don't know how long or how much time I need but it kinda pains me to unexpectedly know of this. I may never know at all. Even my family is feeling down over this. We'll be having plenty of sadness in us for a while and it may take a while to let go and release all of it.
But that doesn't mean I'll be in the state of sadness for long. I will return to continue this story after a while. I just...well never mind. I always keep my word. I will definitely return and continue this work.
And yes, a heads up. Summer vacation is on! There's gonna be a driving test, pool party, sweet sixteen which I so look forward to writing it out and many more to come! Woo-hoo!
