next chappie, people! plz enjoy!
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Zelda woke up the next morning to hear her mother shouting loudly into the telephone. Stretching, Zelda got out of her bed and walked across the room to her parent's room. This is what she saw:
John Paul lay in the bed, his pillow placed tightly over his head. Madeline was screaming something into the phone.
"DON'T YOU DARE EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING THAT PART TO SHIRLEY HARKER!!! YOU WAIT FOR ME TO GET DOWN THERE, AND I'LL SHOW YOU A REAL ACTRESS!!! THE REAL McCOY!! SO I'LL--OF COURSE I WILL, YOU IDIOT!! AND THE REST OF--yes, they'll all come. See you in just a few minutes." Madeline slammed the phone back onto its cradle.
"Mother, what's going on?" Zelda yawned, rubbing her eyes.
"This is the chance we've been waiting for!" said Madeline excitedly, a malicious glint in her eye. "A new script that's got enough parts for the three of us!"
"Wonderful," Zelda said. "What's the story about?"
"It's an adaptation of the play 'Audrey and the City Thief.'"
"Audrey?" Zelda repeated. She laughed. "It sounds like the name of a soft drink. But that play's gotten pretty good reviews. A part in the movie could be pretty good publicity, mother. And I'll bet it pays well."
"I know, I know!" Madeline said. "Help me get your father out of bed." She struggled to lift the pillow out of his left hand, then shouted into his ear, "JOHN PAUL JONES, YOU GET OUT OF BED THIS INSTANT!!!!"
"All right, all right, I'm up!" sighed John. "What is it?"
"Auditions! We've got to get there before the Harkers do!" Madeline replied, throwing a suit at her husband.
"Wait a moment, mother," Zelda said, reality starting to click in.
"What is it, dear?"
"Doesn't Audrey have two really important families in it?"
"Yes, I hear the Barrymores are trying out for the other," Madeline answered.
"But. . .I thought the Barrymores decided no more family gigs after 'Rasputin and The Empress', and--mother, what if the Harkers get there and they want the part of the other family? They've got a foursome, and a fivesome if Robert's mother joins them. And five's the golden number."
"Oh NO!" gasped Madeline. "JOHN PAUL GET OUT OF BED THIS INSTANT AND GET DRESSED!!" She ran over to her dresser and started to brush her hair. "Zelda, we're getting those parts if it's the last thing I do!!"
"The last thing you do?" Zelda asked.
"Yes, so hurry up and get ready to go!! They want us over at the studio as soon as possible! Why don't you wear that, uh--IMPA!!! IMPA!!!"
The head maid of the household heard her name being shouted and walked into the room. "Yes, ma'am?"
"We're leaving quickly for an audition, Impa," said Madeline, still distractedly brushing her hair. "You know that blue dress of Zelda's that I bought for her the other day? Would you be so kind as to have it pressed and ready to be worn as soon as you can?"
"At once, madame," Impa obliged, exiting the room.
"Mother, my blue dress??" Zelda asked. "You really want this part, don't you?"
"Yes, just like any wise actress! And besides--you know who the director of the film is, Zelda?"
"Who, Minelli?"
"Gannondorf Loxley!!"
"Well, mother I'm off to change!"
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Twenty minutes later, the Jones clan had arrived at the MGM studio. Another two hours later, they had all auditioned for their seperate roles.
"Why don't we all eat breakfast on the lot, since we're here?" Madeline suggested. "We can give Impa and the others a rest."
John Paul shrugged. "Sounds good to me."
While exiting the audition room, the three of them saw the Harkers stepping out of their limousine. Saria and Link briskly walked past them, trying their best to ignore and be ignored.
"Loxley would never in his life hire an idiot like you," John Paul sneered at Robert. "You dirt--you've never even been nominated!"
"Well, Academy Awards weren't always given to the right people, you know," Robert snarled as his Oscar-winning opponent.
"Trying out for the role of the heroine's mother, Harker?" Madeline inquired of Shirley.
"No," Shirley snapped. "But for the hero's mother. She's a villain."
"I suppose that a villainous part is easy for you," Madeline said. "You don't even have to act!"
"That's not it, Jones," Shirley growled. "Evil people. . .you never forget them." She rose her head nobly. "And that's the aim of any actress-- never to be forgotten."
"No one will forget you, that's for sure," Zelda chuckled. "Who could forget Hollywood's biggest flop?"
Shirley fumed as Robert attempted to steer her into the auditioning studio. "Just a moment." She turned towards Zelda and Madeline. "You know, there's a name for women like you. However, it isn't used in high society...." She turned on her heel and began walking away as she finished her sentence: "....outside of a kennel."
Zelda and Madeline gaped after her, speechless. "That steel-hearted woman's got a lot of nerve!" the former growled, clenching her fists. "If it weren't for my reputation, I'd knock her head right off her shoulders!!!"
"Don't even consider it, dear," Madeline said. "We could never lower ourselves to that stage!"
"You're right, mother," Zelda sighed, as they walked away. "Oh wait, I'm afraid that I can't eat lunch with you two. I promised Greer Garson I'd dine with her at the Brown Derby. I'd better get going, or else I'll be late!"
"Very well, we'll see you later darling," Madeline called after her.
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"You look beautiful," Link said to absolutely no one. "I wish I could just take you up in my arms right now and kiss you."
"Well, why don't you?" asked a woman off screen.
He hesitated, then said, "Dance with me first, Audrey. . .once."
"Cut!" called a voice. Gannondorf leapt off of his director's seat and walked up to Link. "Harker, that was swell! Just fine, it really was! And if Errol Flynn ends up not showing for the auditions, I'll bet the part is in the bag for you!"
"You really think so?" Link asked, starting to smile.
"Sure!" Gannondorf said, clapping him on the shoulder. "I've just got to talk it over with my crew in a meeting today, then I'll call you as soon as we let you know!" He leaned closer, then whispered, "But if I were you, I wouldn't hurry off to another audition for a while!"
"Thanks," Link said, shaking Ganon's hand. "I'll see you later."
Meanwhile, at the Brown Derby.....
"Zelda!" called out Greer. "Zelda dear, I'm over here!" (a/n: woah, 3 words that rhymed in just almost one sentence. just so u people know, greer garson was a widely acclaimed actress from this time period and i just want u 2 get used to hearing her name b/c she is going to be a major character).
"Good afternoon, Greer," Zelda greeted her, sitting down in the booth. "So what did you want to talk to me about?"
"Nothing, really," Greer answered. "I just wanted to spend lunch with my best friend... And I wanted to tell you about the part I just got!"
"Tell, tell!" Zelda gasped.
"Well," Greer said, leaning closer. "I'd better whisper, so none of these other tourists hear what I'm going to tell you. . .you know that book that Jan Struther wrote a while ago, called 'Mrs. Miniver'?"
"Yes," Zelda said excitedly.
"They decided to make it into a movie!" Greer continued. "Norma Shearer was offered the title role, but she turned it down. I think she's trying to prove to Crawford that she doesn't need to depend on her husband for good roles. Anyway, I tried out for the part, and I got it!"
"No kidding! Wow Greer, that's great! I just came from an audition myself."
"Really? What for?"
"It's based on that Broadway smash called Audrey and the City Thief."
"You tried out for the part of Audrey, I assume?" Greer laughed as Zelda nodded. "What else?"
"My mother and father auditioned, too," Zelda added. "As we were leaving, we saw the Harkers walking in. We can only assume that they want parts too, the dirty sewer rats!"
"Zelda, you really shouldn't speak of them that way," Greer scolded lightly. "I've made a film with both Saria and Link before, and they're really very nice people. Now is there any reasonable reason as to why you don't like them?"
Shrugging, Zelda said, "My parents have always hated them, and so I grew up hating them, too. I barely even know the lot of them! But, as everybody knows, we're the two biggest rivals in Hollywood, so. . ."
"I understand," Greer sighed. "But don't feel down, Zel, you seem a little depressed about something. What is it?"
"It's nothing," Zelda sighed. "But I have a reason for disliking that Shirley Harker. You know what she said to me and my mother just a few minutes ago?"
"What?"
Zelda was about to answer, when she noticed Shirley Temple sitting right in the next booth. She leaned closer to Greer and whispered something.
"NO!" Greer shouted. Zelda nodded glumly. "That's a terrible thing to do! How could anyone ever say such a thing to you, of all people, Zelda? You're one of the nicest people I know!"
"Thanks, Greer," Zelda sighed. "It's nice to know I've got friends in the world I can depend on."
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The telephone rang the next afternoon. Impa crossed the hall and answered it. "Hello? Yes, this is the John Paul Jones residence, may I help you? Yes, hold on one moment please." Impa carefully placed the phone on the table and hurried down the steps.
"I heard the phone ring, Impa, who is it?" asked Madeline from the next room.
"It's Mr. Loxley, ma'am," Impa answered. "He'd like to speak with you."
"It must be about the part! Zelda, get on the other line! Gannondorf is on the telephone!"
Madeline flew up the stairs and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hello, Madeline?"
"Yes."
"It's Ganon. I've talked it over with the others, and after seeing Barbara Stanwyck, we decided we want you in Audrey."
"REALLY?! I GET THE PART?!"
"It's yours for the taking!"
"That's the most wonderful news I've heard all day! Oh, thank you, Mr. Loxley!!"
"No need to thank me. Is John Paul there?"
"No, he's gone out to visit one of his friends who has the flu. Oh Ganon--Mr. Loxley, did he get his part?"
"Well, not really," answered Gannondorf. "I know he auditioned for the role of your husband, Madeline, but we gave it to someone else. However, we've decided we want him to play the father of the male lead. I know that it wasn't his first choice, but I can just see John Paul playing it."
"I'm pretty sure he'll take the role," Madeline said. "But let me speak to him first, and then I'll call you back. Was that all, Mr. Loxley?"
"Hold on, is Zelda there?" Gannondorf asked.
"Yes!" Zelda blurted into the telephone, her heart pumping wildly.
Gannondorf chuckled to himself at her excitement. "Zelda, after careful consideration, we've decided we want you to play Audrey."
Zelda jumped in the air and landed as loudly as she could. "I got it??"
"Yep," Ganon answered. "Greer Garson told me she had wanted the part, but then she stepped out to do Mrs. Miniver."
"Oh, thank you, Mr. Loxley!"
"Don't thank me. Just make sure you and your mother--and your father, if he wants the part--to come to the studio tomorrow evening around five o'clock. I want the cast to meet each other, so they can kind of have a feel for the characters, and maybe we'll glance at the script. Got it?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Good. 'Bye!"
"Good-bye, Mr. Loxley!"
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"Father, I did it!" Link shouted, slamming the phone onto its reciever and running into his father's den. "I just got called from Ganon, and he wants me to play the male lead in Audrey and the City Thief!"
"That's excellent news, son," said Robert getting out of his chair. "Ganon spoke to me, too--said he wants me to play Audrey's Uncle. They decided to take the father out of the picture, but I don't know why. Makes no sense. Anyway, I'm very proud of you, son."
"Thanks, father," Link said, grinning widely. "He's speaking to Saria now--I'll bet she's getting her part too!"
"I certainly hope so," Robert said. "I've always wanted to be in one of those family pictures."
"I think that this is your chance! So let's not forget--tomorrow evening at the studio by five!"
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well that was the second chapter and i hope u liked it so plz review!!!!!!! WHEE!!!
PLEASE dont get stressed out about the movie stars....just think about them as characters in the story. just b/c u havent heard of them is no reason 2 b confused!!!
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Zelda woke up the next morning to hear her mother shouting loudly into the telephone. Stretching, Zelda got out of her bed and walked across the room to her parent's room. This is what she saw:
John Paul lay in the bed, his pillow placed tightly over his head. Madeline was screaming something into the phone.
"DON'T YOU DARE EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING THAT PART TO SHIRLEY HARKER!!! YOU WAIT FOR ME TO GET DOWN THERE, AND I'LL SHOW YOU A REAL ACTRESS!!! THE REAL McCOY!! SO I'LL--OF COURSE I WILL, YOU IDIOT!! AND THE REST OF--yes, they'll all come. See you in just a few minutes." Madeline slammed the phone back onto its cradle.
"Mother, what's going on?" Zelda yawned, rubbing her eyes.
"This is the chance we've been waiting for!" said Madeline excitedly, a malicious glint in her eye. "A new script that's got enough parts for the three of us!"
"Wonderful," Zelda said. "What's the story about?"
"It's an adaptation of the play 'Audrey and the City Thief.'"
"Audrey?" Zelda repeated. She laughed. "It sounds like the name of a soft drink. But that play's gotten pretty good reviews. A part in the movie could be pretty good publicity, mother. And I'll bet it pays well."
"I know, I know!" Madeline said. "Help me get your father out of bed." She struggled to lift the pillow out of his left hand, then shouted into his ear, "JOHN PAUL JONES, YOU GET OUT OF BED THIS INSTANT!!!!"
"All right, all right, I'm up!" sighed John. "What is it?"
"Auditions! We've got to get there before the Harkers do!" Madeline replied, throwing a suit at her husband.
"Wait a moment, mother," Zelda said, reality starting to click in.
"What is it, dear?"
"Doesn't Audrey have two really important families in it?"
"Yes, I hear the Barrymores are trying out for the other," Madeline answered.
"But. . .I thought the Barrymores decided no more family gigs after 'Rasputin and The Empress', and--mother, what if the Harkers get there and they want the part of the other family? They've got a foursome, and a fivesome if Robert's mother joins them. And five's the golden number."
"Oh NO!" gasped Madeline. "JOHN PAUL GET OUT OF BED THIS INSTANT AND GET DRESSED!!" She ran over to her dresser and started to brush her hair. "Zelda, we're getting those parts if it's the last thing I do!!"
"The last thing you do?" Zelda asked.
"Yes, so hurry up and get ready to go!! They want us over at the studio as soon as possible! Why don't you wear that, uh--IMPA!!! IMPA!!!"
The head maid of the household heard her name being shouted and walked into the room. "Yes, ma'am?"
"We're leaving quickly for an audition, Impa," said Madeline, still distractedly brushing her hair. "You know that blue dress of Zelda's that I bought for her the other day? Would you be so kind as to have it pressed and ready to be worn as soon as you can?"
"At once, madame," Impa obliged, exiting the room.
"Mother, my blue dress??" Zelda asked. "You really want this part, don't you?"
"Yes, just like any wise actress! And besides--you know who the director of the film is, Zelda?"
"Who, Minelli?"
"Gannondorf Loxley!!"
"Well, mother I'm off to change!"
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Twenty minutes later, the Jones clan had arrived at the MGM studio. Another two hours later, they had all auditioned for their seperate roles.
"Why don't we all eat breakfast on the lot, since we're here?" Madeline suggested. "We can give Impa and the others a rest."
John Paul shrugged. "Sounds good to me."
While exiting the audition room, the three of them saw the Harkers stepping out of their limousine. Saria and Link briskly walked past them, trying their best to ignore and be ignored.
"Loxley would never in his life hire an idiot like you," John Paul sneered at Robert. "You dirt--you've never even been nominated!"
"Well, Academy Awards weren't always given to the right people, you know," Robert snarled as his Oscar-winning opponent.
"Trying out for the role of the heroine's mother, Harker?" Madeline inquired of Shirley.
"No," Shirley snapped. "But for the hero's mother. She's a villain."
"I suppose that a villainous part is easy for you," Madeline said. "You don't even have to act!"
"That's not it, Jones," Shirley growled. "Evil people. . .you never forget them." She rose her head nobly. "And that's the aim of any actress-- never to be forgotten."
"No one will forget you, that's for sure," Zelda chuckled. "Who could forget Hollywood's biggest flop?"
Shirley fumed as Robert attempted to steer her into the auditioning studio. "Just a moment." She turned towards Zelda and Madeline. "You know, there's a name for women like you. However, it isn't used in high society...." She turned on her heel and began walking away as she finished her sentence: "....outside of a kennel."
Zelda and Madeline gaped after her, speechless. "That steel-hearted woman's got a lot of nerve!" the former growled, clenching her fists. "If it weren't for my reputation, I'd knock her head right off her shoulders!!!"
"Don't even consider it, dear," Madeline said. "We could never lower ourselves to that stage!"
"You're right, mother," Zelda sighed, as they walked away. "Oh wait, I'm afraid that I can't eat lunch with you two. I promised Greer Garson I'd dine with her at the Brown Derby. I'd better get going, or else I'll be late!"
"Very well, we'll see you later darling," Madeline called after her.
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"You look beautiful," Link said to absolutely no one. "I wish I could just take you up in my arms right now and kiss you."
"Well, why don't you?" asked a woman off screen.
He hesitated, then said, "Dance with me first, Audrey. . .once."
"Cut!" called a voice. Gannondorf leapt off of his director's seat and walked up to Link. "Harker, that was swell! Just fine, it really was! And if Errol Flynn ends up not showing for the auditions, I'll bet the part is in the bag for you!"
"You really think so?" Link asked, starting to smile.
"Sure!" Gannondorf said, clapping him on the shoulder. "I've just got to talk it over with my crew in a meeting today, then I'll call you as soon as we let you know!" He leaned closer, then whispered, "But if I were you, I wouldn't hurry off to another audition for a while!"
"Thanks," Link said, shaking Ganon's hand. "I'll see you later."
Meanwhile, at the Brown Derby.....
"Zelda!" called out Greer. "Zelda dear, I'm over here!" (a/n: woah, 3 words that rhymed in just almost one sentence. just so u people know, greer garson was a widely acclaimed actress from this time period and i just want u 2 get used to hearing her name b/c she is going to be a major character).
"Good afternoon, Greer," Zelda greeted her, sitting down in the booth. "So what did you want to talk to me about?"
"Nothing, really," Greer answered. "I just wanted to spend lunch with my best friend... And I wanted to tell you about the part I just got!"
"Tell, tell!" Zelda gasped.
"Well," Greer said, leaning closer. "I'd better whisper, so none of these other tourists hear what I'm going to tell you. . .you know that book that Jan Struther wrote a while ago, called 'Mrs. Miniver'?"
"Yes," Zelda said excitedly.
"They decided to make it into a movie!" Greer continued. "Norma Shearer was offered the title role, but she turned it down. I think she's trying to prove to Crawford that she doesn't need to depend on her husband for good roles. Anyway, I tried out for the part, and I got it!"
"No kidding! Wow Greer, that's great! I just came from an audition myself."
"Really? What for?"
"It's based on that Broadway smash called Audrey and the City Thief."
"You tried out for the part of Audrey, I assume?" Greer laughed as Zelda nodded. "What else?"
"My mother and father auditioned, too," Zelda added. "As we were leaving, we saw the Harkers walking in. We can only assume that they want parts too, the dirty sewer rats!"
"Zelda, you really shouldn't speak of them that way," Greer scolded lightly. "I've made a film with both Saria and Link before, and they're really very nice people. Now is there any reasonable reason as to why you don't like them?"
Shrugging, Zelda said, "My parents have always hated them, and so I grew up hating them, too. I barely even know the lot of them! But, as everybody knows, we're the two biggest rivals in Hollywood, so. . ."
"I understand," Greer sighed. "But don't feel down, Zel, you seem a little depressed about something. What is it?"
"It's nothing," Zelda sighed. "But I have a reason for disliking that Shirley Harker. You know what she said to me and my mother just a few minutes ago?"
"What?"
Zelda was about to answer, when she noticed Shirley Temple sitting right in the next booth. She leaned closer to Greer and whispered something.
"NO!" Greer shouted. Zelda nodded glumly. "That's a terrible thing to do! How could anyone ever say such a thing to you, of all people, Zelda? You're one of the nicest people I know!"
"Thanks, Greer," Zelda sighed. "It's nice to know I've got friends in the world I can depend on."
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The telephone rang the next afternoon. Impa crossed the hall and answered it. "Hello? Yes, this is the John Paul Jones residence, may I help you? Yes, hold on one moment please." Impa carefully placed the phone on the table and hurried down the steps.
"I heard the phone ring, Impa, who is it?" asked Madeline from the next room.
"It's Mr. Loxley, ma'am," Impa answered. "He'd like to speak with you."
"It must be about the part! Zelda, get on the other line! Gannondorf is on the telephone!"
Madeline flew up the stairs and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hello, Madeline?"
"Yes."
"It's Ganon. I've talked it over with the others, and after seeing Barbara Stanwyck, we decided we want you in Audrey."
"REALLY?! I GET THE PART?!"
"It's yours for the taking!"
"That's the most wonderful news I've heard all day! Oh, thank you, Mr. Loxley!!"
"No need to thank me. Is John Paul there?"
"No, he's gone out to visit one of his friends who has the flu. Oh Ganon--Mr. Loxley, did he get his part?"
"Well, not really," answered Gannondorf. "I know he auditioned for the role of your husband, Madeline, but we gave it to someone else. However, we've decided we want him to play the father of the male lead. I know that it wasn't his first choice, but I can just see John Paul playing it."
"I'm pretty sure he'll take the role," Madeline said. "But let me speak to him first, and then I'll call you back. Was that all, Mr. Loxley?"
"Hold on, is Zelda there?" Gannondorf asked.
"Yes!" Zelda blurted into the telephone, her heart pumping wildly.
Gannondorf chuckled to himself at her excitement. "Zelda, after careful consideration, we've decided we want you to play Audrey."
Zelda jumped in the air and landed as loudly as she could. "I got it??"
"Yep," Ganon answered. "Greer Garson told me she had wanted the part, but then she stepped out to do Mrs. Miniver."
"Oh, thank you, Mr. Loxley!"
"Don't thank me. Just make sure you and your mother--and your father, if he wants the part--to come to the studio tomorrow evening around five o'clock. I want the cast to meet each other, so they can kind of have a feel for the characters, and maybe we'll glance at the script. Got it?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Good. 'Bye!"
"Good-bye, Mr. Loxley!"
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"Father, I did it!" Link shouted, slamming the phone onto its reciever and running into his father's den. "I just got called from Ganon, and he wants me to play the male lead in Audrey and the City Thief!"
"That's excellent news, son," said Robert getting out of his chair. "Ganon spoke to me, too--said he wants me to play Audrey's Uncle. They decided to take the father out of the picture, but I don't know why. Makes no sense. Anyway, I'm very proud of you, son."
"Thanks, father," Link said, grinning widely. "He's speaking to Saria now--I'll bet she's getting her part too!"
"I certainly hope so," Robert said. "I've always wanted to be in one of those family pictures."
"I think that this is your chance! So let's not forget--tomorrow evening at the studio by five!"
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well that was the second chapter and i hope u liked it so plz review!!!!!!! WHEE!!!
PLEASE dont get stressed out about the movie stars....just think about them as characters in the story. just b/c u havent heard of them is no reason 2 b confused!!!