The lights are dim at the House of Blues stage. An audience of about fifty watches intently to see what will happen next. Suddenly, a batch of fog emits from the stage and encircles the crowd. A pretty, curly-haired author and an adorable, odd-looking alien rise from beneath the stage as the band rocks into a sweet melody. The author holds a microphone and sings, as does the alien. They dance between interludes, very gracefully.

Me-In sleep he sang to me, in dreams he came. That voice which calls to me and speaks my name. And do I dream again, for now I find the Phantom of the Opera is there inside my mind!

Jake-Sing once again with me, our strange duet! My power over you grows stronger yet. And though you turn from me to glance behind, the Phantom of the Opera is there inside your mind!

Me-Those who have seen your face draw back in fear. I am the mask you wear!

Jake-It's me they hear.

Both-Your/my spirit and my/your voice, in one combined, the Phantom of the Opera is there inside my/your mind!

Jake-In all your fantasies, you always knew that man and destiny...

Me-Were both in you.

Both-And in this labyrinth, where night is blind, the Phantom of the Opera is here inside my/your mind!

Me- He's there, the Phantom of the Opera!

Jake-Sing my angel of music!

Me-Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Jake-Sing for me!

Me-Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Jake-Sing!

Me-Ah!

The audience applauds. The author takes the alien's hand and together, they bow. They clap for the band. A few moments later, the alien turns to the author.

Jake-You're late.

Me-I'm terribly sorry Jake. I did two more plays, got dumped twice more, and I finally got around to writing my original musical!

Jake-Oh. What's the musical called?

Me-Lost Living Souls. Anyway, think we did good?

Jake-You did amazing.

Me-You too. The audience loved it.

Jake-Anyway, Chapter 20, the last chapter in the story!

Me-I'm so sad about that! But here it is folks! Chapter 20!


Chapter 20-The Time Warp

The main room was dark, as the Titans strolled in after getting ready for the party. Terra and Raven lit candles to reveal that the boys were dressed in Transylvanian tuxedos and the girls in maid outfits. Cyborg then turned on the actual lights in the room, showing that there were now, insted of two hooked to one, eight microphones hooked to four karaoke machines. Each person, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Terra, Damien, and Billie, took one in syncrinization. Of course, the one to suggest the party was the first to complain.

"This is one weird party, I wasn't expecting this!" Cyborg exclaimed.

"This'll be interesting, you watch," Raven responded, "Do not be so quick to condemn."

"Yeah, has anyone heard of the Time Warp?" Billie asked innocently, "If not, I can teach you the dance." Starfire jumped up and down, excitedly squealing, "Oh, a new dance! Glorious! Teach us right away!"

Billie stepped in the middle of the Titans, "Okay, it's an easy dance, but we'll get done faster if you do it right. But it's simple, it's just a jump to the left." The others jumped to the left, save Beast Boy who jumped right. Raven, being the ever-patient girlfriend, corrected him. Billie giggled, then continued on.

"And then a step to the right," he said as the Titans repeated, thankfully, without a hitch. "You put your hands on your hips, and bring your knees in tight."

Once again, Beast Boy had a problem, confusing his hips with his waist. Raven was getting slightly ticked, so Cyborg helped this time. The crisis was again averted, leaving Billie to finish.

"Okay, now. This is tricky, but it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you insane," he demonstrated gleefully, "And that's it!" Beast Boy raised his hand shyly and Raven rolled her eyes in that 'I love you so much but you're such an idiot' kind of way.

"Um, how does it go again?" he asked. Everyone gathered around him and told him again, even helping him perform it.

"It's just a jump to the left," Terra explained.

"And a step to the right," Cyborg said.

"You put your hands on your hips," Robin showed.

"And bring your knees in tight," Starfire followed.

"But it's the pelvic thrust..." Damien demonstrated.

"...that really drives you insane," Raven interjected, winking.

"Cool!" Billie shouted, "Let's do the Time Warp again!"

Everyone switched the machines on, and a beloved cult song began to play. Since everyone now knew how to do it, Robin started to sing.

"It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll. But listen closely...," he sang mischeviously.

"Not for very much longer," Starfire added.

"I've got to keep control," Robin sang again. Beast Boy then slammed down to the ground on his knees and belted out, "I remember doing the time warp, drinking those moments when the blackness would hit me-"

"And the void would be calling!" Raven joined in. Happily, everybody burst into thunderous song, "Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!"

"It's just a jump to the left," Billie led, as a sort of narrator.

"And then a step to the ri-yi-yi-yi-ght!" everybody screamed.

"You put your hands on your hips..."

"And bring your knees in tight! But it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you ins-ay-ay-ay-ay-ne! Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!"

Raven then grabbed Beast Boy around the waist and danced with him as she sang, "It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me! So you can't see me, no, not at all. In another dimension, with voyeristic intention. Well secluded, I see all!"

Randomly, Damien jumped next to Starfire, but his eyes were locked on Terra, his new crush. He sang, "With a bit of a mind flip..."

"You're into the time slip!" Starfire sang seductively.

"And nothing can ever be the same," Damien continued. Starfire exclaimed, "Unless we start a sensation!"

"Like you're under sedation!" Damien shouted, mimicking the effects of drugs. It was time for the chorus again, with the exact same setup as before.

"It's just a jump to the left..."

"And then a step to the ri-yi-yi-yi-ght!"

"You put your hands on your hips..."

"And bring your knees in tight! But it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you ins-ay-ay-ay-ay-ne! Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!"

Fiercely, Terra ripped off her maid outfit to reveal a silver and black studded outfit. Damien tossed her his phedora hat as she sang her verse sitting atop the karaoke machine, performing all the actions, "Well I was walking down the street just-a havin' a think when a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink! He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise. He had a pick-up truck and the devil's eyes! He stared at me and I felt a change. Time meant nothin', never would again!" She then exploded into a wicked tap dance all the way to the stairs, where she fell, giggiling.

Finally, the last chorus kicked in, and the feel of the room was so energetic, it seemed as if the whole tower would implode.

"It's just a jump to the left..."

"And then a step to the ri-yi-yi-yi-ght!"

"You put your hands on your hips..."

"And bring your knees in tight! But it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you ins-ay-ay-ay-ay-ne! Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!"

On the last note, Starfire leaped into Robin's arms, Raven into Beast Boy's, Terra into Damien's, and Billie, having nowhere else to jump, jumped into Cyborg's arms, pumping their fists in the air. After a moment, the boys let the girls down, save Billie, for he was not female. Anyway, Damien turned to Terra, pleading, "Terra, will you go out with me?"

Terra smirked and told him, "In a heartbeat." Then, Robin took Starfire and knelt down, taking out a tiny box containg a ring.

"Starfire Anders, will you marry me?" he asked her shakily.

"Robin, who else would I willingly say yes to?" Starfire beamed. The two couples kissed adoringly, as Raven looked on.

"Gee, they're cute, is my relationship that cu-" she complained, but not before Beast Boy swept her from where she was standing and kissed her sweetly. "Damn," the two said in unison, grinning.

Cyborg and Billie just stood there. "Looks like there's a wedding to start planning," Billie remarked. Cyborg looked bitter, and decided on something.

"Hmm, well, after the wedding, I'm going to look for the guy who ruined my marriage," he proclaimed, "Poor Cyborg's had a break-up. So may you all!"

The others looked at him oddly, but he redeemed himself by getting eight glasses of cider, "Just kidding y'all," he said, giving the others drinks, "A toast to the happy engaged couple. Cheers you guys!"

Everyone gathered in a circle, and all exclaimed "Cheers!" They all drank, reflecting how much their lives changed, and how comedic musicals always have happy endings.


END OF ACT II


Jake-Oh my god! That was cool! It's over, all over!

Me-I know. I'm so distraught. It's like having a broken heart.

Jake-And even worse...

Me-...is that we must...

Both-Depart.

Jake-Will I ever see you again?

Me-Don't fret, I'll see you sooner than planned...

Jake-WHEN!

Me-Do you think the story's really done?

Jake-GASP! You're doing another one!

Me-Yup, a sequel's on it's way!

Jake-So I'll see you another day!

Both-HOORAY!

Me-Is there a reason as to why we're rhyming?

Jake-No clue, but it's perfect timing.

Me-I'm gonna write this for now.

Jake-I'm coming back. Wow.

Me-I'm gonna miss you.

Jake-I'll miss you too.

Me-So long Jake!

Jake-So long...Dez.

Me-You've never called me by my name before.

Jake-It's so I can remember the one friend I adore.

Me-Hugs Jake Goodbye.

Jake-Bye.

Me-And goodbye for now, my darling readers, come back for the sequel, The Continuation: The Sequel to A Teen Titans Musical!

Jake-Toodles!