Really? Hiccups?
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Keith joined us in the theater today as I wore a somewhat mockup of Lucy's blue dress for the production since today we were doing the scene of the White Witch arriving to claim Edmund as a traitor. "THE QUEEN! THE QUEEN OF NARNIA," one of the students cried out like Ginnabrick and many of the students as Narnians were saying go away witch and you don't belong here. I was impressed that some of the students who created the Witch's throne if you will were able to carry it. They placed it near the stage and Ariana walked up to Aslan seeing Keith and Aslan. "You have a traitor in your midst, Aslan," she told him. Everyone gasped and soon looked at Keith.
"His offense was not against you," the student playing Aslan replied. "Have you forgotten the laws upon which Narnia was built," she asked. 'Do not cite the Deep Magic to me Witch, I was there when it was written," he growled. I looked at him with curiosity during that moment before turning my head to see Ariana smirk. "Then, you will remember well that every traitor belongs to me. His blood is my property," she explained. "Try and take him then," Sean replied with his sword unsheathed standing in front of us. "Do you think a mere force would deny me of my right, little king," she taunted.
I know she didn't mean it in a bad way; but that was her character not showing any mercy. I looked at Sean who looked upset like Peter and just tapped him on the shoulder. "Aslan knows unless I have blood as the law demands. All of Narnia will be overturned and perished in fire and water. That boy will die on the Stone Table. As is tradition," she proclaimed while facing the stage and soon to be audience before turning to the side and pointing to Keith as we were shocked by this news. "You dare not refuse me," she told Aslan. "Enough. I shall talk with you alone," the student told her and then they walked into the tent as we waited. I soon knelt down on the stage and sat down while we waited.
Keith was playing with some fake grass with Ariana and Sean well he looked concerned. A few minutes went by and Sean looked to see the two coming out. Everyone stood and followed him as the Witch parted the curtains and went over to her seat before giving a smug look at Carlos. We all looked at the student playing Aslan who said to us, "She has renounced the claim on the Son of Adam's blood," We were relieved and soon cheered at this news. "How will I know your promise will be kept," the Witch asked. Aslan roared for her to hear and soon she sat down on her pedestal. Everyone soon laughed and celebrated as I hugged Keith like Lucy did with Edmund and he spun me around.
After I let go of the hug, I looked at Aslan who looked so sad. My smile started to falter as he looked at me and soon walked away. I was confused but I joined the other in celebration. "Perfect job guys, great shows of emotion. Now will split into two groups to do the Stone Table scene and then the battle we will do," Mr. Jones told us as we finished the scene. Sean, Keith and I walked off stage for a second to see Danny getting out of his costume. "Hey Danny, where are you going? They need you for the battle," I told him. "There's a chess tournament today and I'm competing so I have to go," he explained. "Okay see you soon," I replied. "What the heck is he up to today," Sean asked behind me. "I don't know brother," Keith replied. "Come on guys, we got some scenes to do," I told them as we went back to the stage.
(At the park)
Jess's P.O.V.:
I was focused with Hector as I prepared for the tournament in which I hope to win for sure 100%. Lately, I have been having hiccups but my problems keeping getting out loud thanks to me. I don't know what to do. "Hello Jessica, I see you made an impressive move; but you do realize you have to be better in order to defeat me in the tournament," a voice said to me. Danny Rebus. "What are you doing here Danny, don't you have rehearsal," Hector asked. "Not now. I'm done for the most part," he replied.
Hector and I watched as we continued to play. Hector was getting a piece ready to move but Danny was like showing him signs of no way and take that back mister. I was almost ready to scream in his face to shut up and let him concentrate. Ever since the game with Manny a while back he had been getting distracted lately and I hope this does not end in disaster for sure. "No way Hector," he told him as I looked up near his queen. "Thank you Danny for trying to help me out. But do you mind," Hector asked. "Sorry, my bad. You do realize your sister will beat you in the matter of 15 seconds," Danny replied. Great. What are we going to do now? "I know that; but I'm helping her so deal with it," Hector replied.
Way to go Hector! I wish Lauren and Sean were here to see this right now because Danny's getting burned 100% baby! Whoo! "Jess, your turn," Hector told me. I looked at the board ready to make my move when I hiccupped, "Alright Hector, your Queen is so gone with my knight," I replied. I looked up and Hector gasped. "Did I just say that out loud," I asked. "Yes. And did you have to reveal your move," Hector replied. 'I'm sorry that wasn't me," I told him. "What are the odds," Danny muttered. "I have no clue. Let's try again," I told Hector. "Okay," he replied. We tried again but it didn't work. Danny soon left and a message appeared near our spot.
"Hector, I'm not sure how to say this but do you think Danny is doing something to make me lose," I asked. "Maybe. But I'm still suspicious about him with the Narnia production he's doing with Lauren. I hope he didn't prank them," he replied. We looked at the message and I decoded it right away. "Hector, this says be well soon. Not, kidding," I read. "I knew he did this," Hector groaned. "What am I going to do," I groaned and I looked at a nice hat a woman had on. Then, I insulted the hat and she got mad at me. This is not how I wanted this to happen. "Jess I think we may need to go desperate measure," Hector told me. "Hector, I think your right. HEY YOU GUYS," I yelled out loud and we soon took off running over to the Diner to see Lisa. "Jess need help," she asked. "Hiccup Remedy now," Hector told her as she got it all set up and set the timer for a minute.
(Meanwhile at the theatre)
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean, Keith and I were in the theatre still getting information about dress rehearsal coming up soon when we heard the call through the doors. The three of us looked at each other. "Jess," the three of us said in unison. We quickly darted behind the stage and got out of the medieval clothes we were in, got our backpacks with our school stuff and soon ran out the door of the theatre. "What do you think happened," I asked as we ran.
"I don't know but whatever it is, it's not pretty," Keith replied as we ran. "Woah stop the breaks," I told them as we hid around a tree and saw Danny Rebus speaking to himself. "I will defeat Jessica in the tournament and win, Muah ha-ha," we heard him say. "Oh my gosh," Sean whispered. "We better get to Hector and Jess and tell them fast," I told the three as we ran to the diner and entered to see Jess lightly touching her face and blowing water bubbles in a cup. "Hey you three," Hector told us. "Hey, what did we miss," I asked. "Nothing at the moment just trying to cure Jess's hiccups," Lisa told us. "Jess has the hiccups," Keith asked. "She does but I don't know which one," Hector told us. "Okay Jess, that was a minute that should cure the hiccups," Lisa told her. "Ah thank goodness Lisa, I think it worked," Jess told her. "Told you," she replied. Then, Jess hiccupped. "Oh for crying out loud it didn't work," she said out loud. "Then again, maybe not," Sean told me.
Jess's P.O.V.:
I can't believe this is happening to me and I am not thrilled. "I have to admit guys, I hate this and I don't know what to do because the tournament starts in 3 hours," I told them. "Well, we have to think of something Jess besides I don't want you to reveal the thoughts out loud even if it is Lauren's secret," Hector whispered to me. "I know," I whispered back. "Hey, is there a doctor in the house," Sean asked. "I may not be a doctor but I can help," a voice sounded. We looked to see one of our Sleckian neighbors coming over to help us. "Thank you Mr. Bamboosnirklet," Hector told him. "My pleasure Hector, hey guys," he replied. "Hey," we all replied back. "Okay Jess, I have a feeling my diagnosis is clear as a whistle,' he told me.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"So you mean to say that you already know what's wrong with Jess," I asked. "Exactly Lauren. 100%," he replied. "Wow. That was quick," Sean muttered to me. "I know right," I told him. "Well for starters, she has the hiccups," he told us. "Yes we know that," Sean and I told him in unison. "But, it's a certain kind of hiccups. The Skeleckian hiccups," he told us. "The Skeleckian hiccups," we all asked. "Yep. They're common on my planet Slecki and it causes you to reveal your thoughts out loud," he told us. "Even the ones sworn to secrecy," Hector asked.
"Even those," he replied. "Okay, now that we got that out of the way. Is there a possibility to cure them," Sean asked. "Of course you got to a see a Skelecian doctor, he should be the one to help cure them," he told us. "Well, do you a recommend a good one," I asked. "Of course he's a friend of mine. His name is Dr. Pinklepurpygoozibindanasky," he told us. 'Well, do you where he works," Sean asked. "Of course he works in a garden," he told us. "A garden," Lisa, Hector, Sean, Shock, Keith, and I asked before Jess hiccupped. "Oh for Pete's sake, can you get me to a doctor not someone who works on plants," she told him. "Oh, I'm sorry again," Jess told him. "It's okay Jess, I'm sure this will work for sure and besides you got family with you so anything can happen," he told us. "Really," Sean asked.
"Of course. Believe it or not, Skelekian doctors work in garden settings instead of an office like on your planet because the remedies they offer are herbal," he told us. "So they use plants," Sean asked. "Sean, I thought you knew this," I told him. "I know Lauren but you mean and science class," he replied. "You do bring a point," I told him as the others agreed. "SO in answer to your question Sean, we do use plants even in tea," my neighbor told us. "Hector does like tea," I admitted. "True I do," he replied and we all nodded in agreement.
"So wait, do I have to drink tea in order to cure the hiccups," Jess clarified. "Not really, you see with the remedy you have to eat the leaves," he told us. "Eat them," we all asked. "Yep and let's just say they are bitter. "Scale of one to ten how bitter," I asked. "Ten," he replied. "Ew," Sean and I grossed. "Alright, while you two are grossed where's the doctor you told us about," Hector asked. "He's at East 6th street, I'll text him to let him know your stopping by," he told us. "Oh perfect. Thank you so much Mr. Bamboosnirklet this helps us out a lot," I thanked him. "My pleasure Lauren," he replied. "Okay, Jess I'll take you. Lauren, Sean join on in. Keith you and Lisa head to the tournament," Hector said. "Got it," we all replied. "Oh and one more thing, Jess we overheard Danny saying he's going to be you in the first round," I told her. "What," she asked. "Yep, let's go get these cured," Sean agreed as we went towards East 6th street and found the garden right in front of us. Sean and I just whistled. "Wow, it's a beauty alright," Hector said agreeing.
"Alright guys let's go find him," I told them. We walked through the garden but didn't see him. "Hello? Is anyone here," Hector asked. Up here," a voice replied from the balcony. "Are you Dr. Pinklepurpygoozibindanasky," I asked. "Indeed I am. Are you Jessica Ruiz," he asked. "No, I'm her sister Lauren Ruiz, and that's Sean. Other there is Jessica and my brother Hector," I replied. "Wait, Lauren Ruiz and Sean Matthews of Electrified," he asked. "Yeah," Sean and I replied.
"OH my gosh! I was in love with you guys and your band, Skleicians are big fans of your music," he told us. "Oh why thank you," I told him. "So how can I help you guys," he asked. "Jess has the Skelekian hiccups. Can you help us," Hector asked. "Of course," he replied. We smiled and soon met him at one of the spots in the garden where he started to help Jess. "Okay Jess, I want you to breathe slowly okay, then I need you to say ooh," he told her.
"Wait stop the breaks for a minute, ooh," Sean asked. "Yep. In your planet you are customed to say aah correct," he asked. "Uh huh," Lauren, Hector, Jess, and I nodded. "In the case of Slekcians they have to say ooh, is part of our culture," he told us. "Wow," Sean and I breathed. "And many other planets say ee or boom chicka bow wow," he told us. "Really? Boom chicka bow wow," Hector asked. "Yep," he replied. "Weird right," Hector asked me. "Hector," I nudged. Jess soon said ooh. "Okay Doc, what's the verdict," I asked.
"Well, like you mentioned to me before, she does have the Skelekian hiccups 100%," he told us. "Is there a way we can cure them and fast," Sean asked. "Of course, follow me," he told us and we followed him to a garden with these leaves in the center. "Here we are guys. Now, Jessica will have to eat two leaves per day a week or else the hiccups come back. Here is complimentary week supply, any questions," he asked us. "Yeah, how bad are the leaves," Jess asked. "They're bitter so you may want to have one now," he told her. "Okay," she replied and ate one.
"3, 2, 1," I told Sean counting down. "Eww awful," she grossed out. "That's really gross," Sean told me. "Doc quick question how long will the leaves take effect in order to cure the hiccups," I asked. "Two hours exactly," he told us. "Wait a minute, two hours? What I am going to do guys? I have to play Danny Rebus with the hiccups," Jess complained. "Wait, Danny Rebus," he asked. "Yeah," Sean and I replied. "He's a patient of mine and had the same case as you," he told us.
"Okay, so if my logic is correct Sean help me out I think Danny must have ridged the tournament," I told him. "Yeah, remember how he said he was going to beat Jess in the first round," Sean asked me. "Uh huh," I replied. "He must have done it knowing Jess has these hiccups and get her disqualified from the competition," Sean told us. "Sean, I can't believe I'm admitting this but you're a genius," I told him. "I know," he blushed.
Hector's P.O.V.:
"Sean, Lauren I think you both are onto something," I told them and did my special skill to bring the picture. "That's cool Hector," the doctor told us. "Oh thanks," he replied. "Okay, it looks like he went to the director and had it arranged so you two can compete first," I told them. "Oh geez," we all groaned. "Well, there is one thing left to do," I told them.
"What's that," Jess asked. "Letting you play the tournament even if it means taking a risk," Lauren told her. Jess smiled. "Well, let's do this. Thank you again Doc," I told him. "No problem Hector. You are a person that cares for his family and a leader," he told me. "Thanks. Besides, the leader of the Electric Company," I told him as we ran over to the park. "Geesh the hiccups are going to take forever to get away," Jess groaned as we sat down. "Don't think it bad Jess besides, if I know my sister well she can overcome anything," Lauren told her. "Thanks Lauren. I guess I may be over reacting," Jess admitted. "Over? Girl, you were worried," I told her. Jess soon hiccupped.
"Oh for crying out loud Hector I know that," she told him. "Sorry big bro," she apologized. "It's alright Jess," I told her. "You know what this reminds of," Sean asked us. "What," I asked. "The time when the six of us had a big argument but in the end we fixed it," Lauren told us. "Really," Jess asked. "Yeah, so knowing you Jess, this risk of the hiccups is one you'll have to take," Lauren told her. "Yeah you guys are right. Come on, let's get to the chess tournament," Jess said standing up and eating another leaf as we walked back to the tournament to find Lisa waiting for us. "Hey Lisa," I greeted. "Hey," she replied.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Where's Keith," I asked. "HE's staying at the diner with Shock and helping out with some orders," Lisa replied. "Okay," I told them. I soon looked at my sister and smiled. "This is it Jess, you got one chance to beat Danny so what are you going to do," Hector asked. "I'm going to be keep my head clear and focused on winning and not let a distraction get to me," Jess replied with confidence. "That's our sister," I said happily and Sean high fived me as well. Jess made it to her chair and saw Danny already there. "Hello Jessica, and others," he greeted us. "Hello Danny, I bet you're ready to lose against Jessica," Hector replied coolly.
"Oh on the contrary Hector, it is I who should say that to your sister," Danny replied. "Think again," Lisa told him as she photographed Jess with a chess pawn in her hand. "Good luck," I whispered. Then, we walked back to the benches and watched as Jess faced her opponent.
Jess's P.O.V.:
I stared at Danny knowing this would be my only chance and I saw the director waiting for me. "Jessica, thank you so much for coming now we can begin the first round. All chess tournament rules and guidelines apply for all rounds of competition and players are given an hour to make their moves. Are there any questions," the director asked. "No Mr. Director there are none from me and my opponent," I answered. "Very well. Then let the tournament begin and good luck to the both of you," the director told us and soon walked away. I chose a black pawn form his hand to make my first move. I soon pretended to hiccup.
"You know Danny, I had a feeling I would get black," I told him. "Well, that was good to know in my opinion," he replied. "And I thought white would be a good choice as well," I answered. 'Have you made your mind on which one," he asked me. "Let's just say I'm full of surprises if you didn't know that," I answered with a sly look. "Jessica, may I ask you this question if you faked a hiccup," he asked me. I leaned forward and told him, "I wouldn't fake anything," then the tournament began and I was starting to make my moves. I started to move one of my black pawns and soon clocked in. Danny followed in pursuit with his white pawn and soon clocked in as well. I got my black knight out and brought him into the chess board like the times I practice with Hector. Danny looked like he wasn't catching on to my scheme as I thought he would and I took that as a good sign.
Sean's P.O.V.:
Lauren and I looked on with Lisa and Hector breathing and watching carefully of what was happening. The two of could picture either one on the chess board trying to figure out the true hiccup form the real one with all the moves being made in the process. "This is going great," I whispered to Lauren. "It sure is. Now the important thing is will Jess win this," she whispered back. We looked to see Danny move his knight onto the board and I knew things were going to get pretty crazy. Jess was playing all the rules from the book she learned with Hector and I could see Danny look confused and weird out of his mind. "Jess is this close to winning," Lauren whispered to me. "'This is it," I whispered back.
The four of us started to smile and continue to breathe as we watched her continue all the moves even getting the Queen pawn Danny had out and took it. Then, the knight soon came into play with her side after Danny took another piece of the puzzle but Jess stopped him with the knight as they got into check area. Danny soon took Jess's queen but that didn't stop her from getting another piece out which was her knight and told Danny, "Check mate," the director came by and saw how Jess was done so quickly.
Jess's P.O.V.:
"Jessica, I must say I am very impressed on how well you did. I'm pleased to say you are moving on congratulations," he told me. "Thank you," I replied. "I have to break this Danny but you lost," he told Danny. "That was not fair, I was the one supposed to beat her," he fumed. "Not today," Hector replied from behind me and I felt Lauren's arms give me a big hug. I looked to see Lauren and Sean along with my family smile at me. "Jess beated you fair and square Danny. Besides, I think you can agree you don't mess with the Ruiz siblings am I correct," Sean asked. "Yes you are," he agreed. I soon hiccupped again and bragged, "I like winning against Danny," oh no I didn't. Everyone looked at me. "Real hiccup," I explained. "Oh," we replied. Danny soon hiccupped and said how he hated losing to Jessica. Oh no. His case is back. "Did I just hiccup," he asked us. "Yes," Hector replied. "Which reminds me, Hector leaf me," I told him and took a bite out of the leaf the doctor gave me. I have to admit they are bad but good for the hiccups 100% for sure.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean, Lisa, Hector and I smiled at Jess while the director looked at us with a weird look. "Don't ask," I told him and he just shrugged. Danny took a leaf and ate it while we watched. "Alright Jessica, now that is taken care of you can play the next round," the director told her and she went to the next round. "Hey, Sean and I will meet you guys later on at the Diner we have to talk to Danny," I told Hector. "Alright sis see you there," he told us. Hector and Lisa left to join Jess at the next round while Sean and I sat down with Danny. "Tough loss buddy," Sean told him. "I know," he groaned.
"We understand but hey you gave it a good shot," I told Danny. "That's true. I'm a bad sport," he admitted. "No your not. You got to learn on certain items amigo trust me its not easy," Sean told him. "I agree. Thanks for the talk guys," he told us. We smiled and soon ran back to the Diner where Keith and Shock were waiting for us. "Hey you two," Shock greeted. "Hey," I replied back. "Hand squeezed orange juice," Keith asked. "You know it," Sean answered. Shock soon went to the juice bar and got it ready for Sean and I. "Well," Keith asked wanting to know about Jess. "We got the hiccups cured now the question is did she win the tournament," I asked. Shock came back with the juices and some water in cups like it was with Lisa's remedy. "What are you two doing," I asked. "Oh Shock and I created something fun while you guys were gone.
We're waiting for Lisa, Hector and Jess to make it and show you," Keith answered. I smiled and soon drank my juice. A few minutes went by and soon Hector, Lisa and Jess came in. "Hey guess who won," Lisa told us. Jess held the trophy in her hands and we all just smiled. "Jess congrats I knew you could do it," I said hugging my sister. "Oh thanks Lauren. I knew I could. Though Hector said I did average," she replied looking at my brother. "Average? Come on Jess I was saying fantastic," he said in mock shock. We all just laughed about it and I knew this could have gone either way depending if she won or not. "So, you guys want to see what Shock and I did while you were gone," Keith asked us. "Yeah," Sean answered. "Alright buddy let's show them," Keith told Shock. "You got it," he replied. They were soon beatboxing in the water and I was impressed so was Sean and the others. "You know they have to make speakers for this," I said to Sean pulling out my camcorder. "Agreed," he replied. I smiled and knew that another mission by the Company was a success.
There you have it Hiccups is done! I'm telling you I was on writers block for a few days now I got it. So I will be updating more pretty soon so stay tuned for that. I will finish up the new character chart and have that puppy uploaded. Oh, quick question for you all. I was thinking of doing an Electric Company musical episode sometime soon and I want to know what you guys would think about it. If you can please review or send me a PM on the idea. Until then, this Lucy the Valiant 89 signing off. Peace!
Chapter 11: How to deal with Laundry (figuratively and literally)