Foot Problems
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I'm telling you the last few days have been completely crazy if you ask me. We had been so busy with the Narnia production it was hard for me to believe we were getting near the middle of the show. Let's see we did, Lucy entering Narnia, Meeting Tummus, Not beliving, Meeting the White Witch trust me when you see it its awesome, betrayal, Logic, and house, entering Narnia, and now today meeting Aslan. We did the rest of some scenes early on in the week like meeting Father Christmas and the water fall. Sean and I along with Kristen were preparing to walk down the aisle of the theatre as if we were walking to Aslan's camp. The orchestra was playing the song "To Aslan's camp" the same version in the movie and one of the students playing a centaur blew a horn announcing our arrival. I walked through the aisle almost to the stage as I smiled. I looked to see a dryad approach and wave to me as I waved back before walking with the rest of my friends. Many of the students were fauns, centaurs, and even other animals as we walked and smiled to the main tent.
"Why are they all staring at us," Kristen asked through gritted teeth," "Maybe they think you look funny," I replied chuckling. We all walked to the main tent to see another student as Orieus. Sean sheathed his sword and raised it in salute. "We have come to see Aslan," he said hesitantly. The students gasped and murmured for a little bit as we watched the flaps flap in the wind of a fan. The students behind us began to bow as we looked back wondering what was happening. Soon, I looked along with the others to see a lion walk out of the tent. Okay, a person dressed as a lion so to say. I smiled knowing it was Aslan. Kristen looked with confusion and Sean looked at him like a king. We all bowed to the lion.
"Welcome Peter, son of Adam. Welcome Susan and Lucy, daughters of Eve. And welcome to you Beavers, you have my thanks. But where is the fourth," he greeted us. I looked back at him and sort of smiled. "That's why we're here sir, we need your help," Sean said rising. "We had a little trouble along the way," Kristen told him. "Our brother's been captured by the White Witch," he informed. Captured? How could this happen," the student asked. "He betrayed them, Your Majesty," Danny Rebus added telling the student as Mr. Beaver would. "Then he has betrayed us all," the student playing Orieus accused. "Peace Orieus, I'm sure there's an explanation," the student portraying Aslan told him. "It was my fault really. I was too hard on him," Sean admitted as I looked at him. "We all were," Kristen added. "Sir he's our brother," I pleaded timidly. "I know dear one, but that makes the betrayal all the worse. This maybe harder than you think," he answered as the light dimmed around us.
"Perfect," Mr. Jones said happily as we changed for the next few scenes. Keith wasn't in one today since his schedule was pretty much open. Danny came walking over to me and Sean. "Hey you two," he greeted us. "Hey," I replied. "I have to admit, you guys did awesome," Danny told us. "Thanks. I have to admit you did great to," Sean told him. He just smiled. "So, I figured since were here, I wanted to discuss about telling the others about our friendship," Danny told us. "I agree buddy; but I think we should still keep it secret for now," I told them and we agreed. "Yeah, it's probably best," Sean added. We agreed and soon went on our separate ways since rehearsal was almost done for the day as we did the bathing scene. I smiled as we worked on the craft and it became awesome.
"Great work everyone, I will see you all tomorrow to continue," Mr. Jones told us. We had plans for the dress rehearsal in a few weeks but that doesn't mean we got things done. I got my backpack since I had school early today and Sean was with me. "Hey, ready to head to the court," he asked. "Yeah," I replied. We walked out of the theatre over to the court. Sean started to hum a song that we heard from Disney Channel as he started to get goofy with me. "Who I am," I started to sing. "But you don't," Sean sang. "You got me on my toes," I sang as I stood on my tiptoes. "I'm slipping into the lava, and I'm a trying to keep from going under, baby you turned the temperature hotter, cause I'm burning up, burning up for you baby," we sang as we made it to the court and arrived to see Keith and Hector playing a basketball game. "Hey you two," I called. "Hey," they greeted back and went to the game again.
(Few hours ago)
Keith's P.O.V.:
I was all alone on the basketball court for a little bit bored out of my life. So, I decided to fill in the time by shooting some basketball hoops and acting I was like an announcer again. Lauren and Sean find it funny; yet Hector finds it crazy of me. "Ten seconds left, Keith Watson is this close to getting the Brooklyn Nets a championship title but the thing that stands in his way is a defender from the other team who is like Hector. The buzzer is getting ready to buzz and he shoots, he scores," I told myself with that acting skill. "Woo hoo," I cheered. "Oh boy, Keith better look from behind because here comes Hector and he steals the ball from Keith and makes a score on the opposite side," Hector acted. I just smiled as Hector shot the ball.
"Hey Hector," I greeted. "Hey Keith, what you doing by your lonesome," Hector asked me. "I didn't have to perform my scene today. Sean and Lauren are still at the theater. What are you doing here," I asked. "I'm taking some time to relax, I had a whole bunch of homework to do," he explained. "High school," I questioned. "College," he answered. "Oh. I didn't know you play basketball," I responded. "Neither did I dude. Do you watch it as well and play or vice versa," he asked. "I would say both. One of my many dreams is to play in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets," I smiled. "Oh really. I thought music was one of your passions," Hector said surprisingly. "It is but I can have one or more dreams right," I told him. "Guess so. Got a favorite player in the running this year," he asked. "Um good question. I really like Lebron James," I told him. "Yeah he's good but for me I'm looking forward to see if Paul George makes it in the NBA draft this year. I hear he's supposed to be fantastic," Hector smiled. "Think so," I asked. "Yep. Hey while were at it, mind if I teach you some drills," Hector wondered. "Sure," I smiled as we started to do some drills with the basketball.
(Present)
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean and I smiled as we watched the two of them play for a little bit. "Hey Lauren, hey Sean," Keith said walking over to us. "Hey buddy, listen Mr. Jones needs to see you tomorrow to rehearse your scenes," Sean told him. "Okay, so you guys want to join in playing," he asked. "Were fine buddy; but thanks for the offer," I told him. "My pleasure," he replied before heading back to the court. "Now, if this day goes better I will be happy," I told Sean. "Yeah, let's hope no Pranksters show up," Sean grunted. "Sean, come on. Were secretly friends with one," I whispered. "I know, but Manny," he said. "Yeah, he is annoying," I admitted. My mind sort of went back a little bit and I felt pulled into something."Lauren, your brother's bragging again," Sean told me. "Huh," I asked getting out of my thoughts. I looked to see him bragging again. I smiled. "That's Hector," I said. "SO wait, you think I'm good but your saying I'm pretty," Hector clarified with Keith. "Yep," He replied. "Okay, I got an idea, why don't I put my regular game shoes on and I don't know maybe we can play one on one," Hector asked. "Good idea," Keith told Hector. "Well, Lauren so far so good," Sean told me. "Yeah, but I still think anything can happen," I told Sean. Then we all heard a loud thud on the other edge of the court. "Speak of the devil," Sean grunted. "Easy Sean," I told him as we looked to see Manny approach us.
"Well, well Manny Spamboni, surprised to see you here," I sassed. "It is me indeed, Lauren," he sneered walking up to Hector. "Hello, you two. Taking time off," he asked. "What do you want Manny? This is our time to hang," Keith asked. "You tell him Keith," Sean cheered. "I know but I heard a "rumor" that the great Hector is good at basketball and can defeat anyone," Manny told us. "Yes but Manny part of that is true and I didn't say to defeat anyone," Hector told him. "Oh I would know that. Besides, I think your to scared to take me on," Manny taunted. "Uh uh. Manny. I can bet I can beat you fair and square in basketball," Hector shot back. "Well then, I challenge you to a one on one pick up game, here at 3 o'clock," Manny told him. "Deal and bring it on Manny," Hector told him shaking his hand and pinky swearing to the deal."Now, if you four will excuse me I have to stretch," Manny replied as he walked away. I swore in my mind something would happen. "Sean, quick discussion," I told him as we walked back to the bleachers. "I have a feeling this can go wrong," I told him. "I know Lauren and besides your brother pinky swore to the deal," Sean said. Meanwhile Keith and Hector went back to practicing while out of the corner of my eye I saw Manny heading over to Hector's shoes. "Sean, look," I gasped. He turned his head and saw what I was seeing. Manny was taking Hector's shoes and switching them. "Should we," I wondered. "Not yet," he answered. Hector soon came over for his shoes that he was switching for his game ones. "Uh oh," I said looking at Sean. "Oh no," he agreed. Hector put them on and little did we know it would change in that second. Soon, Hector became clumsy.
"Hector are you okay," I asked running to my brother. "I'm fine Lauren, just a little rough around the edges," he told me. He tried all that he could but it wasn't working as we hoped. "Darn," Hector groaned. "Hector, we have to go desperate measure," I told him. "I think you're right indeed sis, HEY YOU GUYS," Hector yelled. Hector, Keith, Sean and I began to go the Diner afterwards and I swear this isn't pretty.
(At the diner)
Jess's P.O.V.:
Lisa, Shock and I were busy working on a project for school which is about the American Revolution and having lunch. "Thanks again for lunch Shock," I said to him. "No problem Jess, it's the least I can do," he replied and the door soon opened to see Lauren and Sean come in. "Hey you two," I greeted. "Hey," we replied. "Geesh, what's with the faces," Shock asked seeing us confused. "Let's just say something odd happened," Lauren replied as Keith came in behind them. "Lauren, it's not our problem," Keith explained. "I know Keith; but I'm concerned about Hector. Besides, he did start to act clumsy," Lauren answered. "What happened," Lisa asked.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Well, we don't know," Sean replied. "So is Hector coming," Jess asked. "He is but in a slow way possible," Sean answered. "More like weird," I added. "What do you mean," Shock asked and we pointed to the door. He came in and was acting all clumsy and was sort of serving food. "Hey Shock, did you get my turkey club earlier," Lisa called. Hector soon sat down on one of the stools. "Hector, you alright," Jess asked. "Not really sis, apparently my feet don't work as much," Hector answered. "What," Lisa, Shock and Jess in unison. "How come," Jess asked. "Well, it was like one minute I had this agility and then the next thing I knew, boom it was gone," Hector replied. "Bummer Hector, I would feel broken if I were you," Lisa said to him. "Thanks for the support Lisa; but I'm not sure how to get this through until three," he groaned.
"He has a challenge with Manny Spamboni," Sean replied. "WHAT," the three yelled again. "Dude, like this you have to call it off," Keith told him. "I know but I can't. I pinky swore to the deal," he admitted. "YOU PINKY SWORE," Jess gasped. "I know, yes I did but it's Manny who pinky swore first," he explained. "Well, we have to do something otherwise Hector would lose in a heartbeat," Sean pointed out. "I appreciate it guys; but I'm failing at everything," Hector cried. "Don't cry Hector. There two things I know with my brother," I smiled. "Which are," he asked. "One. He's not failing at everything and two, he's my dang brother and will beat Manny in basketball," I encouraged him. "Yeah," the others cheered as everyone applauded my little pep talk. "You think so Lauren," Hector asked. "I believe in you bro," I smiled. "Thanks sis," he grinned hugging me. "But how are we going to fix Hector's foot problem," Sean added. "Well, one thing is for certain, we knew and sort of saw what happened," I told them. "You do," Hector asked looking at me. "Yes. Sean and I looked to see he changed your sneakers," I replied. "HE DID WHAT," Hector yelled. "Yep," Sean replied. "When and how," the others asked. "After Manny issued the challenge, while you and Keith were playing, we talked about the challenge and we saw him walk over to your shoes and switch them," I explained. "So he did that, while I was shooting hoops," Hector asked. "Yeah. Unless we get this problem figured out and your feet back to normal, Hector's going to need all the help we can get," Sean agreed.
"Which is why we are going down to Manny to see if he can call off the game," I replied getting up from my chair. "If he can't," Keith asked. "If he can't, I will have to take a risk," I smirked. "Hey Lauren, you spoke like a Valiant warrior. I know you can do it," Hector smiled. "Thanks buddy. Come on Sean, we got a friend to visit," I told him as the two of us marched off to the court.
Sean's P.O.V.:
Lauren and I walked over to the court and saw Manny stretching. "MANNY," Lauren yelled walking over to him. "Oh hello Lauren, care to see me stretch," he sneered. "WHERE ARE HECTOR'S SNEAKERS," I yelled at him. "Sean easy," Lauren told me. "What sneakers," he asked. "The ones you stole from Hector you moron," I told him. "Easy Sean," Lauren replied.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"I have them in my backpack," he admitted. "Okay that's good. Can we have them back please," I asked. "Uh how about no. Besides, they are part of my plan to prove I'm still a champion," Manny smirked. "What plan is that? To make Hector embarrassed," Sean asked. "Yes that, but the Pranksters should be victorious here. So, I figured with Hector being too clumsy to play basketball, I win easily, Pranksters rule, and tell everyone the Electric Company are phonies," he told us. "Phonies?! Phonies," I questioned. "Yeah pretty easy don't you think," he smirked. That's it. "Uh no not easy. We are not phonies! YOU GUYS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE PHONIES," I yelled at Manny. He looked at me in evil looks and I just stared at him. "Oh really? Want to bet," Manny asked. "I do bet. Here's the deal. If you give us Hector's sneakers back along with the way to get them off his feet we will let this go," I told him. "And if I refuse," he smirked. "I will send the video of you admitting that you stole Hector's shoes and switched them to the gang and post it on the Electric Company blog," I smirked while Sean recorded the video. "Well, I refuse to that proposal," Manny refused.
"Have it your way. Hey Sean get ready to send the video," I replied. "Already on it Lauren," Sean pushed the send button as I said those words. Yet, he was recording another surprise that came from my mouth. "But Hector would be too clumsy to play against me," Manny said laughing. "Oh really. Not if I can take his place," I replied. Sean and Manny were stunned when I said those words. "What did you say," Manny asked. "I said, Not if I can take his place," I answered. "What? Lauren," Sean smiled. "You would take Hector's place in the game," Manny questioned. "I am good at basketball and I can easily defeat you," I replied looking at Manny in the eye with my valiant attitude showing through. "Well, will see about that," Manny sneered. "So, with that done, I believe we have a deal," I asked. "We have a deal," he replied with a handshake and I pinky swore. "See you here at 3," I told him before walking away.
Sean's P.O.V.:
I can't believe Lauren decided to take Hector's place in the game I mean, that is crazy for a sister to do that for her brother. "Lauren, that's amazing. I can't believe your doing this for Hector," I told her as we walked back to her apartment. "I know, I just hope Hector knows that I am doing this for him. I don't want to see him crash and burn," I replied. "I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE," a voice shouted. Sean and I looked at each other. "Hector," we replied and ran over to the garden and saw him with Lisa. "Lauren, Sean, thank goodness you're here," Hector replied. "You got Sean's message," Lauren asked. "We saw the video, but didn't want to upload it," Lisa admitted. "Why not," we asked. "Well, I'm hesitant. Besides, he could target us as well you know," she explained. "Okay, how are you feeling brother," I asked. "Alright. Still a little stressed about this. I think I have to surrender at this rate," Hector admitted. "Oh no you don't Hector," Lauren told him with a smile. "Why not Lauren," he asked. "You don't have to worry about taking on Manny. I'm doing it," she told him. "What," he asked surprised. "Lauren's taking your place in the game Hector," I told him.
Hector's P.O.V.:
I can't believe Lauren is going to take my place at the game! I'm stunned. "But why Lauren," I asked her. "Your my brother and I can't let the Electric Company be called phonies and sisters do what they can to help their brothers even if it means taking their place," she replied with a smile. "Lauren, thanks," I said hugging my sister. "No problem Hector. I know I can do it," she told me. "Do it for the Electric Company Laur. All on the line. Now go get ready you got a challenger to face," I told her. She smiled and gave me one last hug before walking back to the apartment with Sean. After they left, I sighed in relief knowing Lauren would do this. "You relieved Hector," Lisa asked. "Yep. I think I can say with confidence, Lauren's got this," I grinned before hearing my phone buzz. "Oh. Who sent me a text," I asked before seeing who did. "Manny," I groaned playing the message which was him trash talking me saying I was clumsy and not as agile. Okay, second one is the case but I'm not clumsy. I texted Manny back saying you better watch out because Lauren's coming to beat you. Bam! Lisa saw the text as well and wasn't happy with it either; but smirked with my comeback knowing Lauren would do this. After I sent the message, we soon walked over to the court waiting for Lauren. I hope she does great. Jess, Keith and the others came by in a few minuets after we arrived and started to figure out how to crack the sneaker code.
(At the Ruiz apartment)
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean and I were in my room as I changed into my track outfit before getting my song on which is, "He's a Pirate" from Pirates of the Caribbean. "Sean, you may want to step out," I told him. "Okay Lauren, whatever you say," he told me. I smiled as he closed the door to my room. I took a deep breath and got my clothes for the game like my 2009 Disney World Hoodie I bought when we went on vacation, my blue shorts, blue t-shirt and mint sneakers. Along with that was my blue athletic headband with glitter and a hair tie for my braid. "Let's do this," I told myself as I played the song and got changed into my outfit. I looked into my mirror and braided my hair and placed that sparkly band in my head as I marched out. Sean looked at me. "Ready Lauren," he asked me.
"Ready," I told him as I marched out of my room with him behind me and out the door of our apartment over to the basketball court. As I entered the court, I could see almost everyone in town showed up including Jess and the others. I guess they heard the news. I looked to see Hector sitting down on the bleachers and he looked at me with a smile. I smiled and soon looked for Manny as he was near the center already. I walked to where he was only a few feet away. "Surprised you made it Lauren, I thought you were surrendering," he sneered. "Not today and never. I keep my end of the deal, now its your turn Manny," I replied with a smirk. "Very well Lauren, we play to 19 points first one, wins. You ready," he asked. "You got this Lauren," I heard Hector and the others cheer for me. I soon took off my hoodie and gave it to Sean who walked over to Hector. "Let's play some basketball," I told him and everyone cheered. In my head, I heard the battle theme from Narnia in me as I got into position. He tipped the ball and I followed him right behind.
"Why Lauren, your brother is clumsy," he sneered. He shot the ball into the hoop and scored. "Not today he's clumsy and neither am I," I told him taking the ball down the court and I shooted it in for 3 points and everyone cheered. I followed Manny as he threw an insult at my brother. I kept fighting back his insults and now I heard, "Now or Never" from High School Musical in my head as I played with the ball. I saw from my eye Manny was about to trip me but I moved with the ball just in time and shoot it in for another 2 points which got to six while Manny had 6 as well. "Miss me," I told him. He looked red in the face as he wanted to break the ball in half. He continued to try but only got two points. I dribbled the ball and a half-court shot which got for 3 points and I had nine. Manny came from behind with four more points as I got near 19 but I was at 7 thanks to some penalties and so was Manny.
(Meanwhile)
Lisa's P.O.V.:
The gang and I were cracking the code too many times and it caused Hector to go haywire. "It's no use guys. We've tried everything including the somewhat "clues" Manny gave us," Hector groaned. "Don't give up yet Hector besides we still have the different animals like snake, rabbit, cat, eagle, and ox," I assured them. "How's that going to help us Lisa? We don't have much time and if we don't solve it at this rate, Lauren's going to lose," Jess asked. "Not really because I can also join in as an alternate," Sean told us. "Okay but this isn't getting anywhere," Hector groaned. "We know," the others shrugged looking to see Lauren still fighting in there. I can see were in desperate mode and fast. "Wait, I got it, snake ,rabbit, cat, ox, and eagle. Those are animals," he told us. "Yes but how does that help us," Keith questioned. "Try the first letter of each word," Shock suggested. "Okay," I smiled pulling out the first letter of each word. "Okay, now that we got that, lets arrange them and see what works," Sean said as I worked my magic. "Sorce is not a word I know right off the bat," Jess said seeing the first one.
Sean's P.O.V.:
"Yeah, no luck," the others shrugged. "Next," I called. "How about we place snake on the top, then cat, ox, rabbit and eagle," Lisa thought. "Do it that way," I cheered as she got them together. "Okay so if we do that it means, the code's really score," we all realized. "Guys, score type it in," I told them. Jess soon typed in the word and soon the sneakers came off of his feet and almost wacked Manny in the face. "Yes! It worked," we cheered. "It sure did," I smiled before looking at Lauren. She saw us and knew we did it. "Time out," she called to the referee."Uh, does Lauren need a little break," Manny sneered. "No I do not and never," she gritted. Manny left to work on the speech he was to say as Lauren came over.
"Hey great job Lauren," Hector smiled. "Thanks and you guys got it," she asked. "Yep and just in time too," Hector grinned as he placed his real shoes on. "How you doing sis," Jess asked. "Great," she answered before looking at Hector. He was standing ready to go on the court but it felt like something was holding him back.
"Come on Hector you got this," people cheered for him. "Hector, " Lauren sung breaking Hector's train of thought. "Right now I can hardly breathe," Hector said then soon sang. "Oh, you can do it just know that I believe," Lauren sang holding Hector's hand. "And that's all I really need," "Then come on" "Make me strong. It's time to turn it up game on," Hector sang as he ran out onto the court as Lauren's substitute. "Yeah Hector," we cheered including everybody at the court right now.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Thanks to me, I was able to catch Hector up in the score since Manny and Hector were at 17 and 16 respectively. "Hector, time to show him you got this," I called. "You're right Lauren, got to show him how I do it," Hector replied. "Game on," we all said together. "This is the last time to get it right this is the last time to make it our night, we got to show what were all about, work together. This is the last chance to make my mark, history will know who I am this is the last game to make it count it's now or never. This is the last time to get it right this is the last time to make it our night, we got show what were all about, work together. This is the last chance to make my mark, history will know who I am this is the last game to make it count it's now or never , yeah," all of us sang and danced together as we looked at the last shot Hector would make and held our breaths. Then, he did it. We all looked at each other and cheered and hugged while I hugged Sean. "Yes! He did it," I told him. "Indeed he did," Sean added as we hugged. "So, what happened," Manny asked dazed. "Let's just say, Hector got his agility back after what you did," Lauren called him out and everyone started at him. Now, he looked red in embarrassment. But we all came running out onto the court to celebrate. "Hector you did it," I said hugging my brother. "No Lauren, we both did it," Hector replied. "Bravo," Manny said slow clapping and walking into the circle. "You two got lucky because you took his place; know that next time I'll win," he told us.
"Think again Manny because I think we can all agree that you learned a valuable lesson today," Sean told him. "What's that," he asked. "Don't mess the Ruiz siblings," Hector, Jess and I said in unison. He walked out of the circle after we said this. "Ha-ha," I laughed. "Hey Lauren, thanks again for taking my place," Hector said hugging me. "My pleasure," I told him. "Give it up for your two MVP's," Keith cheered and everyone applauded for us as we soon danced in celebration of Hector and I's victory. Everyone soon left and we went back to the Diner with Shock in tow as he got us all smoothies in celebration of our win. "Alright everyone, "Keith said speaking as we sat down. "I would like to propose a toast, to Lauren and Hector in congratulations on their win against Manny today, here here," he told us. "Here, here," we replied clinking our glasses. "Congrats again you two," Sean told us. "Thanks Sean, we couldn't have it done it without your help," I told my best friend. "I know Lauren and besides, what are best friends for," he told me as we all smiled.
"Hey quick question, with those sneakers now, what's up," I asked. "Oh, good news. Shock reprogrammed them to do free style moves," Lisa told us. "Say what," Sean and I asked in unison as he came in dancing away. "Well, guess he wasn't kidding," I told Hector. "I guess not," he replied. We just watched and smiled as he danced. So, all well that ended well in the Electric Company for sure.
There you have it Ladies and Gentlemen, another chapter completed it. I'm telling you this was so much fun to write and twisted up a little bit instead of Hector playing in the game and Lauren taking his place was so cool. I plan to also add some more Lauren, Sean and Danny friendship bonds soon but as well in cooperate some more ideas. Anyway, I have to give credit to High School Musical 3 for the lyrics of Now or Never that I used, as well for some inspiration from Beauty and the Beast. SO everyone enjoy for now and stay tuned for Really? Hiccups. Until then this is Lucy the Valiant 89, Peace!