Miss Skullnick's eyes swept over the high school gymnasium converted into a dance floor with hawk like observance. So far nothing major had happened but given what had happened at the school over the last few months she knew something was going to happen; and it likely wasn't going to be good. She knew Lancer wasn't in favor of them bearing down like this but they were there to maintain order not party like it was 1999. Also the parents were watching them like cats, and similarly judging them. Out of the corner of her eye she caught two students immediately break apart when a teacher threatened to step in and sighed slightly. 'Oh kids I know how you want to go about it, but that can't be allowed.' She thought to herself as she skimmed over the parents whom either were chatting with other parents or looking somewhat bored. She shook her head slightly to keep herself focused but was stopped when the lights and music suddenly went out.
"Oh grapenuts." One of the teachers spoke up in exasperation as people milled about in the dark uncertainly for a second.
"Alright people, just a power outage nothing big. Just wait and we will have this back on track." Skullnick got out a flashlight, she had anticipated SOMETHING going to happen, and gathered the teacher together as best she could. "All right, someone get to the breaker box and find out what is going on. The rest of you go outside and sweep the perimeter. Either a group of kids is pulling a prank on us or we need to call the police as I am not taking chances this time. I will stay here and keep things in order." The teachers broke off to do their assigned tasks but a few were hesitant to leave her alone; to which she promptly assured their worries. "In this situation the parents can back me up if the kids panic and if it's a 'different' type of problem I can deal with them for quite some time myself." Skullnick cracked her knuckles with the teachers going off still somewhat worried.
Skullnick turned back to the somewhat calmed down crowd of students who were looking around more in excitement than anything else. 'Well can you blame them given the boring circumstances beforehand.' Skullnick thought to herself rolling her eyes. She looked to see some adults coming up towards her guided by her flashlight and the faint natural light coming in through the windows. As she got ready to deal with them music suddenly began playing.
(Ke$ha - Die Young (LYRICS)) watch?v=MgoYJIBNEYQ
She looked around blinking for a second before lights came back on directly over the stage revealing several humanoid animals playing musical instruments. Including a rooster with some sort electric lute if that was possible, a blindfolded hyena playing a keytar, an octopus in a barber's outfit on drums, and a gazelle that had an amazing singing voice.
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums. Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone.
So while you're here in my arms. Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young.
As the gazelle sung a neon sign came on saying 'Bad girls, pick your adorable dork!' with large sparklers going off on either side of it. As it went off a four women stepped up beneath the sign clearly being parent age though they held themselves like teenagers. Skullnick recognized Angie, Marie (too many parent teacher conferences), Helsinki (oh L joy), and what looked strangely enough like how Star described her mother Moon except with informal clothing and wearing tribalistic tattoos.
We're gonna die young, We're gonna die young
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
The four gazed across the gymnasium like predators looking for food.
"Alright ladies, pick a man for the night and strut your stuff like you're dying young." Moon spoke up in a commanding if laid back voice as the women cut out to poke around with Marie replying.
"Looks like I already found mine." She moved up to the surrounding crowd and plucked Edd out of it. "Now let me show you how to 'loosen up'." She spun Edd around with him looking a mite bit nervous as she did so with Angie speaking up.
"Oh I got the big hunk." She pulled Raphael out of the crowd with him speaking up in Spanish.
"Qué te llevó tanto ángel? (What took you so long angel)" Raphael then took the lead pulling Angie onto the floor and started dancing with her rather energetically.
(Instrumental)
As Skullnick tried to wrap her head around what had just happened she saw Moon step to the audience and catch the attention of… 'My God is that a humanoid lizard?' Skullnick thought in shock as the entity smiled calmly at Moon and spoke.
"I was wondering when a shining Moon would bless me with her rays. Care to 'tear up the dance floor' as many would put it." Moon smiled in a coy manner and replied.
"Keep talking like that and we're going to do MUCH more than that." She pulled him onto the adhoc dance floor that had formed.
Everyone was staring in shock and clearing an area in the center of the room as they watched the three couples dance in a lively and at times provocative manner. Skullnick looked around seeing all the doors had been closed so no one could get in now, including all of the other teachers she had sent away.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
To top everything off Skullnick's jaw dropped when she saw Helsinki pull Lancer onto the dance floor.
Young hearts, out our minds, Runnin' till we outta time
Wild childs, lookin' good, Livin' hard just like we should
"Come on Lanceh, ave some fun wit me out ere you adorable dork." Lancer seemed nervous but there was something off about it as he replied.
"I'm the principal; I'm supposed to be setting examples!" Helsinki laughed out loud at that and twirled him a bit on the floor before replying.
Don't care whose watching when we tearing it up (you know)
That magic that we got nobody can touch (for sure)
"Of course, that's why you'e dancin wit me." She began dancing with Lancer in a strangely dominating manner as she continued speaking. "Now set an example an party like ya mean it!" Another yell from Marie got Skullnick's attention.
Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)
Take my hand, I'll show you the wild side
"That's my girl, take im Kanker style!" Skullnick turned and double took when she saw Janna had dragged Ferguson onto the dance floor and was outright grinding on him.
Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)
We'll keep dancing till we die
'What the flying fuck!' Skullnick thought to herself as some teen couples were already following their example and going out onto the dance floor to participate. 'I've got to stop this.'
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums, Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms, Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young.
As she went to yell out however she found she couldn't open her mouth at all. Blinking in confusion she felt at her mouth to find she couldn't touch it due to some sort of barrier over it. Shaking her head she looked at Janna and Ferguson in anger going to step onto the floor to break things up. She didn't even get three steps however before she found herself floating up and away from the dance floor towards the ceiling. Struggle as she might she couldn't even get noise out to get people's attention as she floated up to the exposed rafters. As she floated up there she was turned around to see a pixie girl smiling coyly as magic spun out of her hand encapsulating Skullnick speaking up.
We're gonna die young, We're gonna die young
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
"Sorry sweetie, but I can't have you interfere with my son's first earth ball, what they would a call a 'school dance'. So you are staying to the side until the party gets going to the point where no one can stop it without canceling the whole event." She then turned Skullnick towards to dance floor so she could observe what was going on.
Skullnick observed that some of the parents were trying to maintain order but they were slowly becoming outnumbered by parents stepping to the side or even joining their kids on the dance floor. 'What is even happening?!' Skullnick thought in confusion.
(Instrumental)
Alfonzo and Chloe stepped out into the floor dancing in a more reserved and slow fashion but with the silent support of Steven as he smiled at the two. His support was short lived however as Karen pulled him onto the dance floor and began dancing in an UNBELIVABLEY unorthodox and sloppy fashion that somehow made up for its lack of grace through shear energy. The reserved and professional man spent about five seconds trying to figure out what was going on before just throwing caution to the wind and joining in. Jackie and Tom stepped out and began dancing with several people out right staring at the demon in awe. Christine stepped out onto the side and just began dancing by herself encouraging those who were by themselves to start dancing.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die
As a flock of people went over to dance by themselves Skullnick thought, 'Welp, this isn't stopping now.'
Young hunks, taking shots, Stripping down to dirty socks
Music up, gettin' hot, Kiss me, give me all you've got
Her eyes scanned the dance floor out of reflex seeing Chanatal and RuffTuff dancing in very different styles with each other but enjoying it non-the less. She also saw Sabrina dancing with one of the swim team members and, predictably, falling over every three steps or so. He caught her every time however with nothing more than a chuckle and set her upright.
It's pretty obvious that you've got a crush (you know)
That magic in your pants, it's making me blush (for sure)
Her eyes found Lancer and Helsinki again and… 'Oh my god is she GRINDING ON HIM!' Skullnick was helpless to do nothing but watch as Lancer went along with Helsinki grinding up against him. And what's more, it seemed like he was actually enjoying it despite what she had heard about him. Then again he seemed to be going along with her considering she pulled him out a little TOO easily.
Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)
Take my hand I'll show you the wild side
This was also noticed by the few who were actively trying to stop the dancing who gave up stepping to the side upon seeing that nothing was being accomplished. At this the pixie giggled and began setting down Skullnick in front of the main entrance whispering to her.
Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)
We'll keep dancing till we die (till we die)
"Perhaps you should just enjoy the evening for once, like I'm going too." She flew away at that to join a short man with a long beard who was dancing alongside Oskar and what looked to be the inspiration of many yaoi fangirl drawings at the school recently.
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums, Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms, Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young.
Skullnick just stood there as the effects of the magic wore off not doing anything while the party continued in front of her with no end in sight eventually speaking up.
"Well… to be completely honest I was hoping for people to actually have fun at this dance. Might as well just stay to the side and ensure no one gets hurt while keeping other teachers from wasting their breath." Skullnick went over and sat by the door on a random chair to just enjoy the sight as much as she could.
She glanced around with a hawk's eye ready to scoop up someone if they did get hurt in the confusion when her eye caught the most adorable sight she could have imagined. Star and Marco were in a quiet corner of the room dancing to the music in their own manner right next to each other, Star being ballroom style and Marco being ballet style. What made it adorable however was the fact that it looked like they were going through their awkward years again with various 'awkward accessories.' She stared at the two solidly before a massive grin broke out over her face and she leaned back in her chair speaking to herself.
"You know what, I'm going to overlook everything that just happened and is going on here just for that sight alone." Then she heard slamming on the doors.
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums, Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms, Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
She stood up and went over to the door opening it up to see the teachers had gathered outside in confusion.
"Mrs. Skullnick what…" They froze as they watched what seemed to be the climax of the dance start up with most everyone dancing. "Ummmmm…" They stood as deer in the headlights until Skullnick spoke up.
"Not much we can do at this point unfortunately, unless we want to call the police. So how about we just make sure no one gets hurt and get those that do get hurt to safety. That sound good?" They all stared at her like she was insane as she continued. "By the way, Lancer is in their dancing with that double disaster Helsinki Greyjoy; and she's grinding on him." At that the teachers rushed in just to get a good look at this. The dancers did not seem to notice them reentering the gymnasium as they scanned across the whole area to find Lancer. "Good luck finding him, it's a mad house in here."
We're gonna die young, We're gonna die young
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young.
Skullnick went back to her chair and sat down just staring across the dance floor as the dance continued. Her eyes flitted across the floor resting on what she assumed were Star's parents Queen Moon and King Toffee Butterfly as they danced close to Star's and Marco's location. 'Well not very kingly or queenly to organize something like this.' She smiled ruefully at that and taped her foot along with the music noticing teachers actually joining the dance. She even saw the secretary look disappointed when she finally did see Lancer dancing with Helsinki and turned to find someone else to dance with. 'Well I told ya, what did you expect?' Skullnick thought to herself as she glanced up at the stage with the humanoid animals on it. "Although I do have one question, why do… whatever those things are, look so much like different earth animals? It's like someone was making every other world based off of our template."
(end music)
"I told you it was a good idea to go tonight didn't I?" Marco smiled down at Star as she replied to his comment.
"Yes obviously, but now I could use a rest you know." Marco smiled nodding at that as they walked home.
After the initial dance the teachers had not stood in the way of further partying as Fulntrut's band mates played on. Of course afterwards Oskar was all over the guy trying to figure out how to join him and his band getting Tempest along for the ride. When Fulntrut said he would allow him to play at open DJ night Oskar and Tempest played some music for the audience that night and actually did well enough to warrant an encore. Aside from that nothing spectacular happened aside from her and Marco receiving their 'best couple' award which so happened to be a one evening all you can eat coupon to 'Malcolm's 50's pizza bar' which looking back on it was a big mistake considering Star got it. They even introduced Tempest's and Star's parents to the school as well as Tom who were received with adoring fans. He chuckled at how many times Moon got told she didn't look like a queen with her replying "Your point being?" After the whole dance their parents let Marco and Star walk home on their own for some alone time after the dance. As Marco breathed in the cool night air, or as best he could with a stuffed up nose and awkward year strength BO filled sweat, taking in the early summer smells.
"Hello my fellow youth, how goes it dawgs?" Star and Marco turned to take in a sight that was familiar and yet so alien.
There was a woman standing not too far away from them who was wearing an ACDC T-shirt and incredibly short jean shorts with a red bandanna holding back her dark green colored hair. She also had on a pair of light tinted glasses that went well with her lavender grey eyes and rounded doll like face, but not so much the gold hoop earrings she had on as well. She also had a skateboard in one hand slung over her back with a hand that looked like it was dipped in dark purple ink and left to stain. She smiled at them with a coy smile with a demeanor of an early teen even though she was obviously an adult. Star and Marco looked at each other before Star spoke.
"Um… who are you?" The woman giggled at an unknown joke and spoke up again.
"Well you will find out soon but first, who are you? Are you the lizard girl and her boyfriend I've heard a bit about?" Star glanced at Marco worried with Marco shrugging and speaking.
"Yeah, I guess we are." She giggled again and spoke to Star again.
"Well tell me a bit about yourself; I've wanted to meet you ever since I've heard about you."
Marco and Star moved onward with the mystery woman following along now asking questions about Star and Marco which they both answered. After a little while they found themselves opening up to the nice British woman even though Marco knew there was something off about her. He couldn't tell what it was exactly but something was up. The hair color, the age, the ink stained arms; they spoke of something but he wasn't sure what. He looked her up and down trying to get any hints even from her curvaceous yet athletic body… 'wait'.
"Say, you wouldn't happen to be related to Star now would you?" The two looked at Marco in shock with the woman outright laughing at that before responding.
"Well, couldn't have kept up the disguise forever; even though I was planning on telling you once we got to your house." She then snapped her fingers with her cheeks shimmering until they revealed a pair of red spades like on a playing card. "Well perhaps I should introduce myself now, my name is Eclipsa Butterfly, your eight times Great-Grandmother Star." Star stared at Eclipsa not moving for several seconds.
"You're supposed to be 320 years old; how do you look so young?" Eclipsa laughed at that, with a bitter undertone, before replying.
"Well that's what happens when you are entrapped within crystals. For now though I have a question of my own." She turned to Marco smiling. "How did you figure out it was me when I covered up my cheek marks?"
"Well I…" He then froze as he realized what gave it away and blushed profusely stuttering. "Um uh… you just… looked like a Butterfly." Eclipsa blinked in confusion with Star giving him a deadpan look before speaking.
"You noticed her body shape didn't you?" Marco hid his face blushing even more.
"I can't help it; I just like the curvy yet athletic figure that is the Butterfly milf!" Star sighed shaking her head as Eclipsa laughed out loud at that for a solid minute before composing herself.
"Oh my*ha ha* oh my word *hahahahaaaaaa* this is all too rich!" She dried away some tears as she spoke up a bit more composed to Star. "Oh don't worry dear, like the magic you inherit your body will take on my shape someday as well." Star groaned replying.
"I actually know that Eclipsa, it's just that he first noticed it when he met my mom when she was out in hunting cloths. I'm never going to forget that embarrassment no matter how hard I try." Star shook her head with Eclipsa smiling in an understanding fashion.
"Yes that actually happened with me and my mother Solaria the Monster carver way too frequently." She turned back to Marco. "Now remember, you get full access to this body but you'll need to be in it for the long run if you wish for Star to ripen…"
"Can we please not talk about that?!" Marco looked up still red faced as Eclipsa chuckled at the two being interrupted by a ringing noise.
"Oh, I should probably get back, they discovered I was gone early." She snapped her fingers opening up a portal like it was nothing impressing both Star and Marco. "Oh and before I go…" She turned Star around and hit her at basic Chakra points with short sharp jabs producing sparks of purplish light. "… there we go, that should clear up your magical aliment. TTFN, Ta Ta For Now." She stepped through the portal closing it behind her.
After a few seconds of her gone Marco and Star felt a strange stretching sensation over take their bodies with their vision going white. After a few seconds of this they were both left gasping for breath feeling surprisingly sore around the facial area mostly. As they got their senses they noticed that the other looked like they were supposed to. They felt up their own faces to confirm it and yes, the spell had in fact been undone by whatever it was Eclipsa had just done.
"Yes, our awkward years are behind us a second time!" Marco cheered bouncing around a little before calming down. "Um Star, sorry about the *ahem* having a thing for your families body type like that." Star sighed at that and replied.
"Oh its actually no biggie, I just don't like talking about the fact that you *ahem* had the hots for my mom." Star shook her head turning to Marco and smiled. "And don't worry I'm not going to get scared just because you glance at another girl, although I would prefer if you did avoid it." Marco shook his head rubbing his temples.
"I just… know how sensitive you are and um…" When Marco couldn't find the right words he felt Star's tail caress him just beneath his chin making him look up at Star who smiled coyly.
"If you wish to make up for it, tonight you are going to make Nachos and cuddle me to sleep on my balcony before carrying me to bed. And then tomorrow you are going to take me out on a laid back and relaxing date to wherever I want to go. That sound good?" Marco nodded chuckling. "Good. And Eclipsa was right you know." Star pulled away her tail flicking his chin. "You want the body for yourself; you're going to have to be in it for the long run." She giggled hopping away while waving her tail at Marco with him smiling before speaking under his breath.
"That was the plan."
Did you catch all the references? Each member of the band that wasn't Fulntrut is in fact a cameo to a different Disney film; the octopus is easily the hardest of them to get though.
And now next time I just need to find out were everyone has gone as I am going on a hunt, 'The Unwlid Hunt' for the most dangerous game. Wait, what does that mean?