Hello my dear Humans, Mutants and Aliens welcome to another chapter of
Moulin Rouge!!!
Dolly: and we've got more chappies!
Kurt: we got more nervous break downs
Wanda: we got more reviews!
And we got more pop tarts ^_^
SD: thankies! Heres the Roxanne chappie ^_^
DemonRogue13: Thankies
Todd fan: heh heh I couldn't resist putting in that line, thankies.
Zerin Emperess: Muhahaha! Its my job to do so... even if I ain't getting paid for it *Sniff*
on with the story!!!
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[Scene 13: Roxanne tango]
*Silence. Todd looks back at Duncan. Pietro looks up. The Cast drops their arms. Wanda steps away from Gambit and crosses her arms. Pyro is confused.*
Pyro: Don't like the ending, my dear Duke?
*Duncan stands up.*
Duncan: Why would the courtesan choose a penniless sitar player over the maharajah, who is offering a lifetime of security. That's real love.
*Todd watches Duncan, unsettled.*
Duncan: Once the sitar player has satisfied his lust, he will leave the courtesan with nothing. I suggest that in the end, the courtesan choose the maharajah.
*Kurt steps forward.*
Kurt: But, b-but sorry.
*everyone looks at Kurt.*
Kurt: Sorry, but that ending does not uphold the bohemian ideals of, of truth, beauty, freedom...
Duncan: I don't care about your ridiculous dogma! Why shouldn't the courtesan choose the maharajah!
*Todd can't contain himself any longer. He yells.*
Todd: Because she doesn't love you!
*Stunned silence.*
Abbie : *In cast* BOO YA!!!
*Gets cold glare from Dolly*
Abbie: shutting up.
*Todd attempts to cover for his outburst.*
Todd: H-him. H-him. Sh-she doesn't love h— she doesn't love him. *whispers* I'm screwed
*Duncan looks at Wanda, who is expressionless.*
Duncan: Now I see.
*Duncan looks back at Todd, then addresses Pyro.*
Duncan: Monsieur Zidler, this ending will be rewritten, with the courtesan choosing the maharajah, and without the lover's secret song. It will be rehearsed in the morning, ready for the opening tomorrow night.
*For once, Pyro is at a loss for words.*
Pyro: M-my dear Duke, th-that will be quite impossible... I've been working on my dramatic crying for the end! Look listen...
*But Wanda steps in.*
Wanda: Harold, the poor Duke is being treated appallingly.
Rogue: Poorly treated! What about us lot! We have to sleep with strangers or in cardbord boxes while he get his own room! And another thing...
*Rogue gets shocked by Abbie with electric cattle prod*
Abbie: I hope no more people are gonna mess up this play, I'm running out of batteries for this.
*Wanda walks across the stage and up to Duncan*
Wanda: These silly writers let their imaginations run away with them. Now, why don't you and I have a little supper, and then afterwards we can let Monsieur Zidler know how we would prefer the story to end, hmm?
*Todd looks away.*
Todd: *Sniff* its no fair...
*Backstage, Wanda is getting ready to meet Duncan. Mystique is finishing with Wandas hair*
Wanda: Thank you, Elizabeth.
*Wanda steps down into the corridor. Todd steps out from the shadows.*
Wanda: GAH! What is it with people coming out of no where in this film!?!
Todd: I don't want you to sleep with him.
Wanda: You think I want to?... He could destroy everything.
*A group of Dancers who are Kitty, Amara, Jean and Rogue walks past, chattering.*
Kitty: ...and Rahane told me, that Roberto told her that Pyro told him, that colossus said Sabertooth told him that he has a totally cute little teddy bear called cuddles, who then told Sabertooth that...
Rogue: is anybody actually listening to what this girl is saying?
Jean: nope...
*Todd steps back. Wanda leans close to him as she whispers.*
Wanda: It's for us.
*Todd shakes his head.*
Wanda: You promised. You promised me you wouldn't be jealous. You...it will be all right. Yes, it will. He's waiting.
*Wanda turns to leave. Todd grabs her arm desperately.*
Todd: No, no. don't go... pretty please?
*Wanda turns back to him and puts her face next to his as she softly sings.*
Wanda sings: Come what may...
*Todd looks at Wanda and quietly repeats the promise.*
Todd sings: Come what may.
*Todd walks away. Wanda stares after him.*
*cuts to Todd writing the story. He pushes the typewriter carriage over and buries his head in his hands.*
Todd: oh poor little depressed me...
*The Gothic Tower, dark and forbidding. The Duke waits.*
Todd: *typing* She had gone to the tower to save us all...
*The main hall. Todd sits down next to Kurt*
Todd: *typing* ...and for our part we could do nothing but wait.
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda steps through the curtains.*
Wanda: I feel like I'm going to a funeral...
Dolly: get on with it!
Wanda: My dear Duke. I hope I have not kept you waiting.
*Wanda pulls the veil up from her face.*
*In the main hall. The everybody waits. Todd drinks a glass of Absinthe.*
Abbie: it is Lime juice. I ran out of green beer...
Todd: Yucky!
Evan: anyone up for a game of tic tac toe?
*Lance looks over the score. Suddenly, X23 sits on Todd's lap.*
Todd: Gah! Crushing... my... legs!
X23: Don't worry Shakespeare, you'll get your ending, once the Duke gets his end... ing.
*Todd angrily pushes X23.*
Todd: to save my legs! Who'd knew Adamantium was so heavy.
Dolly: metal, Duh!
*Gambit grabs X23.*
Gambit: Hey, hey! Nini! No!
X23: You keep your hands off me!
*Todd gets up and walks away, then pauses and looks back at Gambit, who is calming X23. Gambit steps towards Todd.*
Gambit: Never fall in love with a woman who sells herself, it always ends bad!
*Silence. Todd looks around, tense.*
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda walks towards the fireplace, taking off one of her opera gloves. Duncan watches.*
Wanda: The boy has a ridiculous obsession with me. I- I mean, I indulge his fantasy because he's talented. We need him. But only until tomorrow night.
*In the main hall, Gambit steps down onto the dance floor. Everybody looks at him and away from Evan who was balancing a pencil on his nose.*
Evan: Aw come on guys! Crud, my five seconds of fame are over...
Gambit: We have a dance in the brothels of Buenos Aires.
*Spotlights come on. Gambit snaps his fingers and Lance strikes a chord on the piano. Gambit walks along the dance floor, and Todd walks along the raised side, parallel to him.*
Gambit: It tells the story...
*A violin plays a mournful note.*
Gambit: . . .of a prostitute. . .
*Spotlight on X23; laughter, catcalls. Todd looks back. X23 steps down to join Gambit on the dance floor.*
Gambit: ...and a man...who falls in love...
*Gambit and X23 face each other, ten paces apart.*
Gambit: ...with her.
*A violin holds a quavering note, the orchestra strikes up a tango. Gambit and X23 dance around each other warily.*
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda pulls off her other opera glove, looking at Duncan.*
* in the hall Gambit and X23 circle each other.*
*Wanda and Duncan sit at opposite ends of a long table in the Gothic Tower, watching each other.*
Wanda: actually we're having a starring contest...
Duncan: YOU BLINKED!!!
Wanda: DID NOT! *throws a quick Hex bolt at Duncan*
Duncan: ow... thats not in the film.
Wanda: well this IS being written by Abbie
Duncan: oh yeah...
*Gambit and X23 dance closer.*
Gambit: First, there is desire.
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda and the Duncan kiss.*
Wanda: yuck! Have you been eating garlic bread?
*In the main hall, as Gambit and X23 dance close but not quite touching; Ray gets up from the side.*
Gambit: Then, passion.
*Gambit grabs X23's hand and spins her, pulling her close to him. Ray from the sidelines steps closer. X23 stretches out her arm towards Sam. Gambit follows her gaze.*
Gambit: Then suspicion...
*Gambit grabs X23's arm as she steps away from him. More guys step in towards them.*
Gambit: ...jealousy, anger...
*Gambit violently spins X23 away from them, then towards, him.*
X23: eep!
Gambit: . . .betrayal.
*Gambit and X23 dance a fast, violent tango. all look on.*
X23: look Daddy! I can dance!
Logan: *sniffle* that's my little girl...
Gambit: Where love is for the highest bidder, there can be no trust. Without trust, there is no love. Jealousy, yes, jealousy...
*Gambit hands off X23 to Ray*
Gambit: ...will drive you...mad! *Sings* Roxanne!
*X23 starts to dance the tango with Ray. Todd turns to watch.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light, Walk the streets for money.
*More Guys move in towards X23 and Ray.*
Ray: When this is over can I get your number?
X23: how about no...
Gambit sings: You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right.
*Ray passes X23 off to Sam, who drags her across the floor.*
Sam: Light... as.. a ... *Puffs* Feather...
*Gambit sings to her as she passes him.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*X23 changes partners to Scott.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to wear that dress tonight.
*Bobby takes X23 from Scott. Gambit circles around them.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Bobby spins her towards Evan, who lifts her in the air.*
Evan: thank goodness for super strong Wires.
Gambit sings: You don't have to sell your body to the night.
*Close up on Todd.*
Todd sings: His eyes...
*In the Gothic Tower, Duncan slowly stands up from the table, his eyes on Wanda.*
*Evan places her down in front of Gambit.*
*Wanda watches the Duncan.*
Todd sings:...upon your face.
*Todd starts down the stairs to the dance floor. Gambit and X23 kiss.*
Abbie: I'm gonna be killed by all the Romy fans. Oh goodie.
Todd sings: His hand, upon your hand.
*Todd walks through the Guys and Dancers on the dance floor.*
Todd sings: His lips...caress your skin. It's more than I can stand!
*The Dancers and the Guys pair up. Gambit walks between them, then turns.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*X23 quickly turns to face Gambit, then turns away. Todd, his back to the dancing Couples, keeps walking.*
Todd sings: Why does my heart cry...
*Many Couples, now, dance the tango.*
Jubilee: OW! Bobby! MY FOOT!!!
Bobby: so I'm more good at being an x-men than a dancer... so kick me. OWCH! NOT LITERALLY!!!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd keeps walking out of the Moulin Rouge. Gambit moves towards X23.*
Todd sings: ...feelings...
*Wanda smiles at Duncan.*
Todd sings:...I can't fight...
*Gambit looks toward X23.*
*Wanda coughs.*
*Todd walks between the dancing couples.*
Todd sings:...You're free to leave me...
*The guys dip their partners in the tango.*
Todd sings:...Just don't deceive me...
*Duncan bends over Wanda.*
*Todd walks between the dancing couples.*
Todd sings: And please believe me when I say. . .
*Wanda and Duncan kiss.*
Wanda: yup I'm gonna have to sterilise my mouth when this is over
Todd sings:...I love you.
*Duncan walks along the table towards Wanda.*
Duncan: When this production succeeds. . .you'll no longer be a can-can dancer. . .
*Todd walks forward, looking up at the Gothic Tower.*
*Duncan leans towards Wanda.*
Duncan: . . .but an actress.
*Todd walks forward, looking up at the Gothic Tower.*
*Duncan leans close to Wanda.*
Duncan: I will make you. . .
*The Guys step towards their partners.*
*Duncan leans down and kisses Wanda's shoulder.
Duncan: . . .a star.
Wanda: I liked it better when Todd did it...
Duncan: WHAT?
Wanda: nothing, nothing... kissy kissy!
*Jamie, as a waiter, opens a jewellery case to reveal an extravagant diamond necklace. Wanda looks at Duncan as she reaches out to touch the necklace.*
*Todd looks over at the Gothic Tower. The Bohemians and the Dancers sit and wait.*
*Duncan puts the necklace on Wanda.*
Wanda: oh! Sparkle, Sparkle!
Duncan: Accept it as a gift from this maharajah to his courtesan.
*Gambit looks at X23*
*Wanda is overwhelmed.*
Wanda: Oh. And...
*In the main hall, Lance, Roberto, and Amara look towards the Gothic Tower.*
*Wanda turns to Duncan.*
Wanda: . . .and the ending?
*Roberto leaves the main hall.*
Roberto: *sniff* no one will dance with me... I'm off!
*Duncan leans close to Wanda. Their faces are reflected in the mirror.*
Duncan: Let Zidler keep his fairy-tale ending.
*Back in the main hall, the tango resumes.*
Jubilee: I can't feel my feet!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd walks out into the garden.*
Todd: Why does my heart cry...
*The tango intensifies.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light. Roxanne!
Todd sings: ...feelings I can't fight. . .
Gambit sings: You don't have to do your hair tonight.
*Todd walks through the garden.*
Todd sings:...You're free to leave me, But just don't deceive me. . .
*Duncan kisses Wanda on the balcony of the Gothic Tower.*
Todd sings: ...And please believe me When I say I love you.
*Todd pauses beneath the Gothic Tower and looks up.*
*In the tango, the guys lay down their heads on their Partner's shoulders. The tango stops.*
*On the balcony of the tower, Wanda looks down and sees Todd standing below.*
Wanda sings: Come what may, I will love you till my dying day.
*Todd looks down, unable to stand it.*
*Wanda stiffens against Duncan's advances.*
Wanda: No.
Duncan: No?
*Duncan follows Wanda's gaze down to Todd*
Duncan: Oh, I see. It's our very own penniless sitar player.
Wanda: uh oh... somebody got some issues...
*Frightened, Wanda turns and goes inside. Duncan follows her, closing the doors behind him.*
Wanda: Dear Duke.
Duncan: Silence!
Wanda: Shutting up!
*Duncan grabs Wanda's arms, forcing her onto the floor.*
*The strains of the tango creep back in.*
Duncan: You made me believe that you loved me.
Wanda: No.
*The Dancers mover closer to their partners.*
*Duncan's hands slide down Wanda's neck, under the necklace.*
Wanda: this is scary...
*The Dancers move slowly as the music builds. X23 sits, watching. Gambit moves towards X23, she moves away.*
*Duncan breaks the necklace, and it falls off Wanda's neck.*
Wanda: oh boo-frickety-who, it wouldn't have matched anything I have in my wardrobe anyway!
Dolly: hey ya meant to acting scared!
Wanda: oh sorry... please don't electrocute me. *whimpers*
*Gambit steps onto the dance floor.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd throws open the door to his Flat*
Todd sings: Why does my heart cry...
*everyone is still dancing.*
*Duncan chases Wanda around the table. As she struggles to get away from him, she knocks the trappings of romance off the table.*
Duncan: angry version of kiss chase.
Wanda: if I was this Roxanne character, I would kill this Duke and run off with his Money and with a certain Toad ^_^
*Duncan continues to chases Wanda.*
Todd sings: Feelings I can't hide?
*Duncan grabs Wanda.*
*In the tango, the guys roughly dip their Partners.*
Partners: OW!!!!!!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
Cast, Abbie, Dolly and Readers: Why does my heart cry...
*Duncan throws Wanda to the floor, and walks around her.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light.
*The tango grows more violent.*
Rogue: I'm getting scared and ready to sue!
*Duncan clasps his arms around Wanda.*
*X23 joins the tango again.*
X23 sings: Show business is in my veins...
Abbie: WRONG BLOOMIN MOVIE!!! *shocks X23*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
Cast, Abbie, Dolly and Readers:...Feelings I can't hide.
Gambit sings: You don't have to wear that dress tonight. Roxanne!
*Duncan starts ripping Wanda's dress.*
Wanda: oh my gosh! Do you know how much that dress cost?!
Duncan sings: Why does my heart cry...
*Wanda's movements are mirrored by X23 in the tango, as the Guys form a circle around her.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Duncan rips Wanda's dress off her.*
Duncan sings: ...Feelings I can't hide.
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Gambit, Todd and Duncan yells about the same time*
*Wanda puts her hands to her face.*
*X23 is thrown from one Guy to another in the circle.*
*Duncan throws Wanda on the bed. She scrambles backwards, but he advances on her. She closes her eyes.*
Wanda: RAPE!!!
*Gambit grabs X23.*
*Roberto appears behind Duncan and punches him.*
Duncan: In for me, In for me, they all got it in for me! *gets knocked out*
*Gambit lets X23 drop. She lies in the middle of the circle of Guys.*
X23: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...
*The music ends.*
*Wanda opens her eyes and looks at Roberto, who looks at Duncan, unconscious on the floor.*
Roberto: oh yeah! *sings* Here I come to save the day!!!
*Todd stands in the window of his Flat, waiting.*
Todd sings: 10 blue bottles... hanging on the wall...
*In the main hall, everyone has fallen asleep.*
Lance: *in sleep* no Mommy I wanna ride the pony...
*Todd turns as the door opens. A distraught Wanda enters, followed by Roberto. Wanda runs to Todd, who holds her tightly.*
Roberto: *Sighs* I save her life twice and I still don't get the girl.
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11 pages! 11 Flippy Pages!!!!
Dolly: Abbie doing 11 pages for a fan fic?..... HAS THE WORLD GONE BACKWARDS!?!
Kurt: perhaps Abbie finally taken her writing seriously?
*silence*
Wanda: I don't think you know Abbie very well.
*giggles* Review please my friends!! Remember all work and no reviews makes Abbie a very sad and dangerously insane person... Now Review!!!!
Dolly: and we've got more chappies!
Kurt: we got more nervous break downs
Wanda: we got more reviews!
And we got more pop tarts ^_^
SD: thankies! Heres the Roxanne chappie ^_^
DemonRogue13: Thankies
Todd fan: heh heh I couldn't resist putting in that line, thankies.
Zerin Emperess: Muhahaha! Its my job to do so... even if I ain't getting paid for it *Sniff*
on with the story!!!
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[Scene 13: Roxanne tango]
*Silence. Todd looks back at Duncan. Pietro looks up. The Cast drops their arms. Wanda steps away from Gambit and crosses her arms. Pyro is confused.*
Pyro: Don't like the ending, my dear Duke?
*Duncan stands up.*
Duncan: Why would the courtesan choose a penniless sitar player over the maharajah, who is offering a lifetime of security. That's real love.
*Todd watches Duncan, unsettled.*
Duncan: Once the sitar player has satisfied his lust, he will leave the courtesan with nothing. I suggest that in the end, the courtesan choose the maharajah.
*Kurt steps forward.*
Kurt: But, b-but sorry.
*everyone looks at Kurt.*
Kurt: Sorry, but that ending does not uphold the bohemian ideals of, of truth, beauty, freedom...
Duncan: I don't care about your ridiculous dogma! Why shouldn't the courtesan choose the maharajah!
*Todd can't contain himself any longer. He yells.*
Todd: Because she doesn't love you!
*Stunned silence.*
Abbie : *In cast* BOO YA!!!
*Gets cold glare from Dolly*
Abbie: shutting up.
*Todd attempts to cover for his outburst.*
Todd: H-him. H-him. Sh-she doesn't love h— she doesn't love him. *whispers* I'm screwed
*Duncan looks at Wanda, who is expressionless.*
Duncan: Now I see.
*Duncan looks back at Todd, then addresses Pyro.*
Duncan: Monsieur Zidler, this ending will be rewritten, with the courtesan choosing the maharajah, and without the lover's secret song. It will be rehearsed in the morning, ready for the opening tomorrow night.
*For once, Pyro is at a loss for words.*
Pyro: M-my dear Duke, th-that will be quite impossible... I've been working on my dramatic crying for the end! Look listen...
*But Wanda steps in.*
Wanda: Harold, the poor Duke is being treated appallingly.
Rogue: Poorly treated! What about us lot! We have to sleep with strangers or in cardbord boxes while he get his own room! And another thing...
*Rogue gets shocked by Abbie with electric cattle prod*
Abbie: I hope no more people are gonna mess up this play, I'm running out of batteries for this.
*Wanda walks across the stage and up to Duncan*
Wanda: These silly writers let their imaginations run away with them. Now, why don't you and I have a little supper, and then afterwards we can let Monsieur Zidler know how we would prefer the story to end, hmm?
*Todd looks away.*
Todd: *Sniff* its no fair...
*Backstage, Wanda is getting ready to meet Duncan. Mystique is finishing with Wandas hair*
Wanda: Thank you, Elizabeth.
*Wanda steps down into the corridor. Todd steps out from the shadows.*
Wanda: GAH! What is it with people coming out of no where in this film!?!
Todd: I don't want you to sleep with him.
Wanda: You think I want to?... He could destroy everything.
*A group of Dancers who are Kitty, Amara, Jean and Rogue walks past, chattering.*
Kitty: ...and Rahane told me, that Roberto told her that Pyro told him, that colossus said Sabertooth told him that he has a totally cute little teddy bear called cuddles, who then told Sabertooth that...
Rogue: is anybody actually listening to what this girl is saying?
Jean: nope...
*Todd steps back. Wanda leans close to him as she whispers.*
Wanda: It's for us.
*Todd shakes his head.*
Wanda: You promised. You promised me you wouldn't be jealous. You...it will be all right. Yes, it will. He's waiting.
*Wanda turns to leave. Todd grabs her arm desperately.*
Todd: No, no. don't go... pretty please?
*Wanda turns back to him and puts her face next to his as she softly sings.*
Wanda sings: Come what may...
*Todd looks at Wanda and quietly repeats the promise.*
Todd sings: Come what may.
*Todd walks away. Wanda stares after him.*
*cuts to Todd writing the story. He pushes the typewriter carriage over and buries his head in his hands.*
Todd: oh poor little depressed me...
*The Gothic Tower, dark and forbidding. The Duke waits.*
Todd: *typing* She had gone to the tower to save us all...
*The main hall. Todd sits down next to Kurt*
Todd: *typing* ...and for our part we could do nothing but wait.
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda steps through the curtains.*
Wanda: I feel like I'm going to a funeral...
Dolly: get on with it!
Wanda: My dear Duke. I hope I have not kept you waiting.
*Wanda pulls the veil up from her face.*
*In the main hall. The everybody waits. Todd drinks a glass of Absinthe.*
Abbie: it is Lime juice. I ran out of green beer...
Todd: Yucky!
Evan: anyone up for a game of tic tac toe?
*Lance looks over the score. Suddenly, X23 sits on Todd's lap.*
Todd: Gah! Crushing... my... legs!
X23: Don't worry Shakespeare, you'll get your ending, once the Duke gets his end... ing.
*Todd angrily pushes X23.*
Todd: to save my legs! Who'd knew Adamantium was so heavy.
Dolly: metal, Duh!
*Gambit grabs X23.*
Gambit: Hey, hey! Nini! No!
X23: You keep your hands off me!
*Todd gets up and walks away, then pauses and looks back at Gambit, who is calming X23. Gambit steps towards Todd.*
Gambit: Never fall in love with a woman who sells herself, it always ends bad!
*Silence. Todd looks around, tense.*
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda walks towards the fireplace, taking off one of her opera gloves. Duncan watches.*
Wanda: The boy has a ridiculous obsession with me. I- I mean, I indulge his fantasy because he's talented. We need him. But only until tomorrow night.
*In the main hall, Gambit steps down onto the dance floor. Everybody looks at him and away from Evan who was balancing a pencil on his nose.*
Evan: Aw come on guys! Crud, my five seconds of fame are over...
Gambit: We have a dance in the brothels of Buenos Aires.
*Spotlights come on. Gambit snaps his fingers and Lance strikes a chord on the piano. Gambit walks along the dance floor, and Todd walks along the raised side, parallel to him.*
Gambit: It tells the story...
*A violin plays a mournful note.*
Gambit: . . .of a prostitute. . .
*Spotlight on X23; laughter, catcalls. Todd looks back. X23 steps down to join Gambit on the dance floor.*
Gambit: ...and a man...who falls in love...
*Gambit and X23 face each other, ten paces apart.*
Gambit: ...with her.
*A violin holds a quavering note, the orchestra strikes up a tango. Gambit and X23 dance around each other warily.*
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda pulls off her other opera glove, looking at Duncan.*
* in the hall Gambit and X23 circle each other.*
*Wanda and Duncan sit at opposite ends of a long table in the Gothic Tower, watching each other.*
Wanda: actually we're having a starring contest...
Duncan: YOU BLINKED!!!
Wanda: DID NOT! *throws a quick Hex bolt at Duncan*
Duncan: ow... thats not in the film.
Wanda: well this IS being written by Abbie
Duncan: oh yeah...
*Gambit and X23 dance closer.*
Gambit: First, there is desire.
*In the Gothic Tower, Wanda and the Duncan kiss.*
Wanda: yuck! Have you been eating garlic bread?
*In the main hall, as Gambit and X23 dance close but not quite touching; Ray gets up from the side.*
Gambit: Then, passion.
*Gambit grabs X23's hand and spins her, pulling her close to him. Ray from the sidelines steps closer. X23 stretches out her arm towards Sam. Gambit follows her gaze.*
Gambit: Then suspicion...
*Gambit grabs X23's arm as she steps away from him. More guys step in towards them.*
Gambit: ...jealousy, anger...
*Gambit violently spins X23 away from them, then towards, him.*
X23: eep!
Gambit: . . .betrayal.
*Gambit and X23 dance a fast, violent tango. all look on.*
X23: look Daddy! I can dance!
Logan: *sniffle* that's my little girl...
Gambit: Where love is for the highest bidder, there can be no trust. Without trust, there is no love. Jealousy, yes, jealousy...
*Gambit hands off X23 to Ray*
Gambit: ...will drive you...mad! *Sings* Roxanne!
*X23 starts to dance the tango with Ray. Todd turns to watch.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light, Walk the streets for money.
*More Guys move in towards X23 and Ray.*
Ray: When this is over can I get your number?
X23: how about no...
Gambit sings: You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right.
*Ray passes X23 off to Sam, who drags her across the floor.*
Sam: Light... as.. a ... *Puffs* Feather...
*Gambit sings to her as she passes him.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*X23 changes partners to Scott.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to wear that dress tonight.
*Bobby takes X23 from Scott. Gambit circles around them.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Bobby spins her towards Evan, who lifts her in the air.*
Evan: thank goodness for super strong Wires.
Gambit sings: You don't have to sell your body to the night.
*Close up on Todd.*
Todd sings: His eyes...
*In the Gothic Tower, Duncan slowly stands up from the table, his eyes on Wanda.*
*Evan places her down in front of Gambit.*
*Wanda watches the Duncan.*
Todd sings:...upon your face.
*Todd starts down the stairs to the dance floor. Gambit and X23 kiss.*
Abbie: I'm gonna be killed by all the Romy fans. Oh goodie.
Todd sings: His hand, upon your hand.
*Todd walks through the Guys and Dancers on the dance floor.*
Todd sings: His lips...caress your skin. It's more than I can stand!
*The Dancers and the Guys pair up. Gambit walks between them, then turns.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*X23 quickly turns to face Gambit, then turns away. Todd, his back to the dancing Couples, keeps walking.*
Todd sings: Why does my heart cry...
*Many Couples, now, dance the tango.*
Jubilee: OW! Bobby! MY FOOT!!!
Bobby: so I'm more good at being an x-men than a dancer... so kick me. OWCH! NOT LITERALLY!!!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd keeps walking out of the Moulin Rouge. Gambit moves towards X23.*
Todd sings: ...feelings...
*Wanda smiles at Duncan.*
Todd sings:...I can't fight...
*Gambit looks toward X23.*
*Wanda coughs.*
*Todd walks between the dancing couples.*
Todd sings:...You're free to leave me...
*The guys dip their partners in the tango.*
Todd sings:...Just don't deceive me...
*Duncan bends over Wanda.*
*Todd walks between the dancing couples.*
Todd sings: And please believe me when I say. . .
*Wanda and Duncan kiss.*
Wanda: yup I'm gonna have to sterilise my mouth when this is over
Todd sings:...I love you.
*Duncan walks along the table towards Wanda.*
Duncan: When this production succeeds. . .you'll no longer be a can-can dancer. . .
*Todd walks forward, looking up at the Gothic Tower.*
*Duncan leans towards Wanda.*
Duncan: . . .but an actress.
*Todd walks forward, looking up at the Gothic Tower.*
*Duncan leans close to Wanda.*
Duncan: I will make you. . .
*The Guys step towards their partners.*
*Duncan leans down and kisses Wanda's shoulder.
Duncan: . . .a star.
Wanda: I liked it better when Todd did it...
Duncan: WHAT?
Wanda: nothing, nothing... kissy kissy!
*Jamie, as a waiter, opens a jewellery case to reveal an extravagant diamond necklace. Wanda looks at Duncan as she reaches out to touch the necklace.*
*Todd looks over at the Gothic Tower. The Bohemians and the Dancers sit and wait.*
*Duncan puts the necklace on Wanda.*
Wanda: oh! Sparkle, Sparkle!
Duncan: Accept it as a gift from this maharajah to his courtesan.
*Gambit looks at X23*
*Wanda is overwhelmed.*
Wanda: Oh. And...
*In the main hall, Lance, Roberto, and Amara look towards the Gothic Tower.*
*Wanda turns to Duncan.*
Wanda: . . .and the ending?
*Roberto leaves the main hall.*
Roberto: *sniff* no one will dance with me... I'm off!
*Duncan leans close to Wanda. Their faces are reflected in the mirror.*
Duncan: Let Zidler keep his fairy-tale ending.
*Back in the main hall, the tango resumes.*
Jubilee: I can't feel my feet!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd walks out into the garden.*
Todd: Why does my heart cry...
*The tango intensifies.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light. Roxanne!
Todd sings: ...feelings I can't fight. . .
Gambit sings: You don't have to do your hair tonight.
*Todd walks through the garden.*
Todd sings:...You're free to leave me, But just don't deceive me. . .
*Duncan kisses Wanda on the balcony of the Gothic Tower.*
Todd sings: ...And please believe me When I say I love you.
*Todd pauses beneath the Gothic Tower and looks up.*
*In the tango, the guys lay down their heads on their Partner's shoulders. The tango stops.*
*On the balcony of the tower, Wanda looks down and sees Todd standing below.*
Wanda sings: Come what may, I will love you till my dying day.
*Todd looks down, unable to stand it.*
*Wanda stiffens against Duncan's advances.*
Wanda: No.
Duncan: No?
*Duncan follows Wanda's gaze down to Todd*
Duncan: Oh, I see. It's our very own penniless sitar player.
Wanda: uh oh... somebody got some issues...
*Frightened, Wanda turns and goes inside. Duncan follows her, closing the doors behind him.*
Wanda: Dear Duke.
Duncan: Silence!
Wanda: Shutting up!
*Duncan grabs Wanda's arms, forcing her onto the floor.*
*The strains of the tango creep back in.*
Duncan: You made me believe that you loved me.
Wanda: No.
*The Dancers mover closer to their partners.*
*Duncan's hands slide down Wanda's neck, under the necklace.*
Wanda: this is scary...
*The Dancers move slowly as the music builds. X23 sits, watching. Gambit moves towards X23, she moves away.*
*Duncan breaks the necklace, and it falls off Wanda's neck.*
Wanda: oh boo-frickety-who, it wouldn't have matched anything I have in my wardrobe anyway!
Dolly: hey ya meant to acting scared!
Wanda: oh sorry... please don't electrocute me. *whimpers*
*Gambit steps onto the dance floor.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Todd throws open the door to his Flat*
Todd sings: Why does my heart cry...
*everyone is still dancing.*
*Duncan chases Wanda around the table. As she struggles to get away from him, she knocks the trappings of romance off the table.*
Duncan: angry version of kiss chase.
Wanda: if I was this Roxanne character, I would kill this Duke and run off with his Money and with a certain Toad ^_^
*Duncan continues to chases Wanda.*
Todd sings: Feelings I can't hide?
*Duncan grabs Wanda.*
*In the tango, the guys roughly dip their Partners.*
Partners: OW!!!!!!
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
Cast, Abbie, Dolly and Readers: Why does my heart cry...
*Duncan throws Wanda to the floor, and walks around her.*
Gambit sings: You don't have to put on that red light.
*The tango grows more violent.*
Rogue: I'm getting scared and ready to sue!
*Duncan clasps his arms around Wanda.*
*X23 joins the tango again.*
X23 sings: Show business is in my veins...
Abbie: WRONG BLOOMIN MOVIE!!! *shocks X23*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
Cast, Abbie, Dolly and Readers:...Feelings I can't hide.
Gambit sings: You don't have to wear that dress tonight. Roxanne!
*Duncan starts ripping Wanda's dress.*
Wanda: oh my gosh! Do you know how much that dress cost?!
Duncan sings: Why does my heart cry...
*Wanda's movements are mirrored by X23 in the tango, as the Guys form a circle around her.*
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Duncan rips Wanda's dress off her.*
Duncan sings: ...Feelings I can't hide.
Gambit sings: Roxanne!
*Gambit, Todd and Duncan yells about the same time*
*Wanda puts her hands to her face.*
*X23 is thrown from one Guy to another in the circle.*
*Duncan throws Wanda on the bed. She scrambles backwards, but he advances on her. She closes her eyes.*
Wanda: RAPE!!!
*Gambit grabs X23.*
*Roberto appears behind Duncan and punches him.*
Duncan: In for me, In for me, they all got it in for me! *gets knocked out*
*Gambit lets X23 drop. She lies in the middle of the circle of Guys.*
X23: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...
*The music ends.*
*Wanda opens her eyes and looks at Roberto, who looks at Duncan, unconscious on the floor.*
Roberto: oh yeah! *sings* Here I come to save the day!!!
*Todd stands in the window of his Flat, waiting.*
Todd sings: 10 blue bottles... hanging on the wall...
*In the main hall, everyone has fallen asleep.*
Lance: *in sleep* no Mommy I wanna ride the pony...
*Todd turns as the door opens. A distraught Wanda enters, followed by Roberto. Wanda runs to Todd, who holds her tightly.*
Roberto: *Sighs* I save her life twice and I still don't get the girl.
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11 pages! 11 Flippy Pages!!!!
Dolly: Abbie doing 11 pages for a fan fic?..... HAS THE WORLD GONE BACKWARDS!?!
Kurt: perhaps Abbie finally taken her writing seriously?
*silence*
Wanda: I don't think you know Abbie very well.
*giggles* Review please my friends!! Remember all work and no reviews makes Abbie a very sad and dangerously insane person... Now Review!!!!