Chapter Three: Love is in the air
The cast of characters arrives at the sound stage ready to take another shot at filming the heartfelt lagoon scene. After the two sabotaged attempts the previous day, the crew wonders what will transpired this time.
Lulu: At least that whole mess with Disney has been worked out. Hopefully we won't have to deal with them again.
Rikku: Hey, why not? I thought it was kind of cool.
Auron: You would, since you have the mind of a seven-year-old.
Wakka: You shouldn't be talking much, Mr. Spongebob Squarepants.
Rikku: (sticking out her tongue) Yeah.
Kimarhi: Kimarhi wonder where Tidus and Yuna are.
The group looks around the set, searching for their comrades. Within moments, their gazes travel to the water only to find the two still floating in the lagoon.
Wakka: (scratching his head) How can they hold their breath that long, ya? It's been close to ten hours.
Auron: What I really want to know is how Yuna can stand to be that close to him for that long?
Everyone stands back to ponder this intriguing question when the director walks onto the set. Nobody seems to notice that his hair is visibly thinner than it was yesterday.
Director: For Yevon's sake, will somebody please separate them.
Lulu: Consider it done. (begins to cast a spell) Thundaga.
The electricity hits the water, immediately electrocuting the two lovers. Their skeletons are clearly visible during the shocking experience. As the bolts start to retract back to the heavens, Tidus and Yuna swim back to the shore to get out from the torture pool.
Tidus: (trying desperately to straighten his afro-like hair) Uh, are we going to film the scene again?
Director: Yes. (staring at the group) And hopefully nobody is planning to replace the song this time.
Everybody member of the party just nods their heads in agreement, trying hard to stifle laughter. Wakka appears to be whistling.
Auron: (whispering to Wakka) You got it set up, now don't you?
Wakka: (whispering as well) Yeah, it's all prepared, ya.
Auron: (whispering) Good. (an evil grin spreads across his face)
Director: All right, everyone take your places.
Tidus and Yuna warily enter the lagoon, remembering what happened only moments ago. Lulu, Rikku, and Kimarhi step off to the left of the pool, while Auron and Wakka walk over to the wardrobe racks.
Director: (noticing the guys) What are you two doing?
Wakka: Nothing, ya. (looking at a top hat and cane) Just seeing what we have over here.
Director: Fine, just don't make any noise then.
Auron: Oh, we wouldn't dare. (starts to laugh like a mad scientist)
Director: (worried) Uh, right. Action!
The scene plays out like it has the last two times. Tidus takes Yuna into his arms when she begins to cry, trying to console her. Since she doesn't stop, Tidus gently presses his lips to hers, partaking in the sumptuous taste once again. The two drift beneath the peaceful surface of the lagoon and beginning their intricate underwater dance.
Director: Cue the music!
On cue, a soft, slow, and sensual melody pours from the speakers, filling the set with its mood altering effects. Kimarhi commandeers a camera and pans it to point at the two men situated before the wardrobe. Both have change their clothes, replacing them with leisure suits commonly wore by lounge lizards. Auron and Wakka begin to sing the lyrics to the song, projecting them to the two young ladies on the set.
Fly me to moon, let me play among the stars
Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby kiss me
Fill my heart with song, and let me sing forevermore
You are I long for, all I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
The music goes into a soothing sax and trumpet duet at this point, causing the two singers to break into an impromptu dance. Wakka starts to swing his cane at his side, occasionally tapping it on the ground, while Auron strolls over to where Rikku is standing. Soon the lyrics pick up again, and the two men sing once more.
Fill my heart with song, let me sing forevermore
You are I long for, all I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words,
In other words
I love…
You
On the last word, Lulu and Rikku can not control themselves and throw themselves at their paramours.
Rikku: Oh Aruon, I didn't know how much you cared. (lavishes the man with kisses)
Lulu: Chappu doesn't even compare to you, Wakka. (starts making out with him)
Director: No, they did it again. They ruined the scene. AHHHHHHH!!!
The director runs from the set screaming his lungs out. As he passed through the door, a blue-haired individual enters and smiles.
Seymour: So this is where all the fun is being held, I'll have to stay for a while.
Kimarhi sweatdrops at this latest arrival, wondering what will happen during the next session, but he continues to film the three couples embracing.
Kimarhi: Kimarhi cry on inside, since Kimarhi no have special someone.
A single teardrop forms at the corner of his eye, but it is soon wiped away by his clawed hand.
To be continued…
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A/N: This one was inspired by the closing credits of Neon Genesis Evangelion. For all of the readers who do not know, said credits involve the character Rei Ayanami floating in a pool as the song is played. I thought that it fit somewhat nicely, so I had Auron and Wakka serenade the girls with it. Such a touching moment, I almost want to cry. The original version was done by Frank Sinatra, so there's my throwback to the thrities and forties.
Now Seymour's joined the party, what devious song will he pick to torment the director? Not to give it away, but think disco.
And to all those who want a Beatles song placed in this fic, do not worry. I am currently going through my music collection in search of the perfect track. Time to check those anthology CDs. Until the next time, farewell and happy laughing. ^_^ (September 1, 2002)