Animal Crossing In Action: Duo Of Justice
Chapter 13: The Fashionable Disaster
The night came when Gracie and the others closed their shops. She went to the Roost to buy a cup of coffee and saw the three hedgehog sisters. Their names were Mabel, Sable, and Labelle; and they were sitting at the table to have a conversation with each other. So, she decided to join them and have a chat for a while.
"Ah bonjour, ladies!" said Gracie. "How are you all doing today?"
"We're all doing good, thank you!" Mabel replied.
"Ah, that's good! You know something, ladies, I've been thinking in a very long time now."
"Oh, and what's that, Gracie?" Labelle asked.
"Well, you see...I'll be planning to put up a fashion show!"
"A fashion show?!" said the Able sisters excitedly.
"That's right, ladies! I've decided that I will put up a fashion show! I'm going to confirm this to Isabelle. If she thinks it's okay, then the fashion show will be on next week!"
"Oh yeah, we'll help you if you want us to," said Sable.
"It will always be a pleasure for wanting my help. Thanks for a bunch, ladies!"
One week later, Isabelle, Gracie, and the Able Sisters prepared for the fashion show at the town plaza. The two moles, known as the Resetti brothers were done building the stage and decided to take a break. The Able sisters had completed the fashion clothes and accessories for the fashion show. Isabelle and Gracie were very happy about it that they couldn't wait to get the show started.
"Gracie, I believe your idea for the fashion show is fantastic!" said Isabelle happily.
"Exactly my point, Isabelle!" said Gracie. "Although, I can do this once a year if all goes well!"
"Sounds amazing to me!"
While the fashion show was still setting up, Vicki and the others saw how fantastic the stage was. They even saw the fashionable clothes and accessories the Able sisters made. Vicki was so excited about this, and so did Lorelei and Serenity.
"Wow, who would've thought that Gracie is putting up the fashion show?" Serenity asked.
"Yeah, this is the first time the fashion show is taking place," said Lorelei.
"It certainly is, Lorelei!" said Vicki. "Last week, Gracie came to see Isabelle and talked about the fashion show. After they agreed about it, they started to set things up at the town plaza."
"Wow, really?"
"Yes, really! While they were doing that, Gracie asked for volunteers to become the fashion models on stage."
"So, you're becoming one of them, right, Vicki?"
"Yeah, I am one of the fashion models and Serenity joined in as well."
"That's awesome! I can't wait to see you both in those fashionable clothes on stage! I won't forget to record the video and take a picture of you both in those fashionable designs."
"Oh Lorelei, you're such a photographer!" said Serenity. "...And a videographer as well!"
Lorelei chuckled. "Well, you know my skills!"
Vicki giggled. "Say Lorelei, where's Robert?"
"Oh, he's at the gym right now, working out."
"Ah, I see. Well, whenever you see him, tell him to come to the fashion show at the town plaza before it starts."
"Okay, I will tell him for you!"
After Lorelei rushed to tell Robert about the fashion show, Vicki and Serenity were very glad and chuckled while looking at the stage. All of the sudden, Sammy and Jimmy blocked their view and stared at them.
"Hey ladies, excited about the fashion show?" Sammy asked.
"Yeah, what's so amusing about that?" Jimmy asked.
"Well, once the fashion show starts, Serenity and I will be the fashion models," Vicki replied. "And you two will be sitting on the back row seats!"
Sammy stuck out his tongue and made a sound. "Now, whoever said we'll be part of the audience?" he asked.
"Yeah, we're also the fashion models if you're not aware!" said Jimmy.
"Wait, what?!" Vicki and Serenity asked in shock.
"You heard us, ladies," said Sammy.
"Yeah, see you both on stage," Jimmy laughed.
After Sammy and Jimmy left, Vicki and Serenity glanced at each other with their mouths opened. None of them said a word at all until few minutes later.
"Oh no, what does Gracie thinking of letting those twins become the fashion models?" Vicki asked uncomfortably.
"I don't know, but she has her own reasons though," Serenity replied. "But let us hope that they won't cause any mischief during the fashion show."
"Yeah, you're probably right about that. I hope they won't cause any more trouble."
When Vicki and Serenity were heading to the Roost, there was a girl who was sitting on the log bench. She was glancing at the fashion stage with her glowing red eyes. Right next to her, there was a green frog with red lips named Jambette. So, they were sneaking up to the fashion stage. While they were inside, they looked around to see if no one's there. The dark green-haired girl suddenly changed her form, and it was none other than Ivy. Finally, her henchmen appeared and started to gather around.
"Gentlemen, we have a plan that will make this fashion show into the disaster," said Ivy. "And here's what we have to do..."
Few hours later, the audience were sitting down and waiting patiently for the fashion show to start. Nick was having a hard time when he was searching for the empty seat. Until he saw Robert and the others were waving at him, he was trying to approach to them and saw the empty seat that Robert was saving for him. So, he finally sat down next to him and waiting for the fashion show to start.
"Thanks for saving me the seat, Robert!" said Nick. "I'm so busted if I can't find one..."
"Ha, not at all, Nick!" said Robert. "Lorelei told me that Vicki and Serenity are the fashion models for the show. Am I right?"
"Yeah, that's right! They're volunteering to become the fashion models. I can't wait to see what designs they're wearing for the fashion show!"
"So do I, man!" said Darren.
"Right, I will love to see what kind of fashion outfits Vicki is wearing whenever she's on stage!" Robert smiled, as he closed his eyes for a second.
As soon as the audience's chattering fell silent, they turned their attention to Gracie who was on stage. Before she could begin her speech, she cleared her throat for a second.
"Thank you, everyone for coming to see the fashion show!" Gracie announced. "Before we start the show, I would like to thank Isabelle for cooperating me with this special event!" Everybody gave an applause to Isabelle who stood up from her seat at the front row. Then, they turned their attention back to Gracie. "Without further ado, let the fashion show begin!"
After Gracie's speech ended, the audience gave her a round of applause. The curtain rose up and the music began to play in the background. The fashion model appeared on stage, wearing the new design. The audience was very amazed by his or her fashion outfits. Few moments later, Sammy first appeared on stage as he was wearing the cool outfit. Followed by Jimmy, who was wearing the rock 'n roll outfit. Robert and the others didn't expect the twins to appear as fashion models.
"Man, I wasn't expecting those two to appear on stage..." said Nick, in the disgusted tone.
"Oh, who cares about them?" Robert sighed, rolling his eyes.
"Shh...guys, look!" Lorelei whispered, as she was pointing to someone right after the Slapjack brothers. "It's Serenity!"
Serenity was next on stage, and she was wearing the autumn-designed outfit. While she was turning around in front of the crowd, Nick thought that she was beautiful in that outfit. As soon as she left the stage, Vicki was next as she was wearing the long, elegant dress. Robert slowly opened his mouth and blushed slightly while he was looking at her in that fashion outfit. Lorelei couldn't help but to giggle at her older brother.
Behind the stage, Ivy changed her form and disguised herself as the fashion model. As soon as Jambette joined her, they went to the stage with their umbrellas. The henchmen guarded the Able sisters who were now tied up. When Vicki left the stage, she began to sense an evil presence after she passed by Ivy and Jambette. She slowly looked behind them and knew that something's not right about them.
Jambette walked up to the stage first with her fashion outfit. Next, Ivy walked to the stage with her in her fashion outfit. Gracie realized that she didn't recognized those two nor their fashion outfits at all. Robert began to sense evil from those two fashion models all of the sudden. He quickly stood up from his seat and left the crowd.
"Hey Robert, where do you think you're going?" Nick asked.
"I have-uh, phone call to make," Robert answered, as he tried to make an excuse. "Now if you'll excuse me for just a moment..."
After Robert left, Ivy suddenly changed back to her true form. The crowd began to gasp in fear, including Gracie who was in a big shock. Ivy and Jambette pressed their umbrellas to shoot the smoke out of it. When the smoke began to spread, everybody began to cough so hard and quickly fainted.
As soon as Vicki sensed danger on stage, she warned the fashion models right away. But she was too late, she found them unconscious, including Serenity and the Slapjack brothers. Then, she heard the noise that was coming from the closet, but it was guarded by Ivy's henchmen. So, she quickly went to the dressing room and transformed into Phantom Angel.
Robert went to the backstage and looked around to see if anyone's there. As soon as he saw Ivy's henchmen who were standing by the closet, he quickly went to the vacant dressing room and transformed into Masked Swordmaster.
After the transformations were completed, Phantom Angel and Masked Swordmaster left the dressing rooms at the same time. As soon as they noticed their presences, they were so surprised that they began to shriek. They were about to ask of where they came from or how they got here, but they'd rather not because it's not important to either of them. More importantly, they began to fight against Ivy's henchmen and saved the Able sisters after they found them tied up in the closet.
Back on stage, Gracie was tied up to the chair and got muffled. She was struggling to break herself free, but she couldn't. Ivy grabbed her neck really hard and glared at the giraffe with her glowing red eyes.
"Next time when you say our fashion is nothing but a failure once more," said Ivy, clenching her teeth, "I will give you something that is more than a failure, but a disaster that will end your life right here and right now!"
"Hey wicked lady, leave Gracie out of this!" said the voice.
"And who dare said that?!" When Ivy looked around to see who it was, she immediately saw the Duo of Justice on stage.
"I think your big problem is that your fashion sense becomes so lacking!" Phantom Angel exclaimed.
"That's right, your fashion design is nothing but a failure to us all, including Gracie who has a good point!" Masked Swordmaster exclaimed.
"Since we are working as a team..."
"We are now called ourselves..."
"The Duo of Justice!" said the heroes in triumph. "We're fighting evil in order to save the residents and the town!"
"Alright, that really sounds new to me!" said Ivy sarcastically. "But enough said! I'll defeat you two once and for all! So, feel the wrath of my cursed plants! Poison ivy wrap!"
When Ivy launched her attack, the Duo of Justice dodged her attack. Masked Swordmaster used his sword to cut down the vines. Then, she used her another attack, which it was called the poison oak leaf blades. Phantom Angel used her staff to cancel out her attack by summoning her ice magic attack.
"Guardian icy breeze!" Phantom Angel called.
After Ivy's leaf attack was frozen solid, she used her roots attack to bind Phantom Angel. The angel tried to break free from the roots, but she couldn't. Masked Swordmaster used his sword skill to free her from the roots.
"Knight blazing sword!" Masked Swordmaster called, as his sword was swirled with fire to cut down the roots from Phantom Angel.
Once Phantom Angel was free from Ivy's roots, she used her staff again to call out her another attack. "Guardian light orb blaster!" she called.
As soon as the light orbs blasted Ivy off the stage, she growled at the Duo of Justice and glared at them.
"You simpletons, you may have won that round," Ivy shouted, "but next time, you won't be so lucky anymore!"
After Ivy disappeared, the Duo of Justice tied Jambette before she made a getaway. Then, they freed Gracie and cured the crowd from Ivy's smoke. Isabelle took a picture of them with her digital camera and Lorelei did the same thing with her own smartphone. Suddenly, the duo left the stage and took Jambette to the police station.
When the Duo of Justice left the police station, Phantom Angel glanced at Masked Swordmaster with the smile, and he did the same thing to her. Suddenly, she was very curious about something.
"Say, Swordmaster, have you ever been onto the stage before?" Phantom Angel asked. "For example, giving speech or host the party?"
"Oh, that is a good question and the answer is yes," Masked Swordmaster explained. "For one time, I gave the speech in front of the crowd in Emblem."
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah...Compare to yours, I will only give out speech whenever the special event was announced and no evil would interfere ever again. Well, I remembered the time when you sang a song in front of the crowd, right?"
"Yeah, that's right! You heard me singing for the first time. Well, I only did this once in a while."
"Yes, that is very amazing."
Few moments later, the fashion show continued as the fashion models were showing off his or her fashion designs in front of the crowd. When Robert came back, Nick was very curious about his absence.
"Dude, where have you been all this time?" Nick asked.
"Oh well, uh, I went to the bathroom after I made a phone call," Robert answered, as he was trying to make up another excuse. "So...did I miss anything?"
"Um yeah...there is really," said Lorelei. "You see...there is someone trying to ruin the fashion show."
"Oh right, that's one thing you missed, Robert," said Nick.
"Indeed, until the Duo of Justice stopped the bad guys, the fashion show is saved!" said Darren.
"Oh wow, that's a relief!" said Robert, smiling. "Thank god, the fashion show goes on! And it was all thanks to the Duo of Justice!"
While everyone was still watching the fashion show, Sammy was showing off in his new fashion outfit. When he was doing that, he played the guitar and began to sing off-key. As soon as everybody covered their ears, Jimmy started to appear in his new fashion outfit. He also played the guitar while everybody were still covering their ears. Gracie rolled her eyes, shook her head, and placed her hoof on her forehead. Mabel and Labelle quickly approached to the twins and dragged them off the stage. The crowd began to laugh very lightly when the Slapjacks told the hedgehogs that they were trying to add some entertainment.
After Sammy and Jimmy's foolish attempt, Serenity appeared in her beautiful fashion design and was wearing the bridesmaid dress. Up next after her, Vicki appeared on stage in her gorgeous fashion design. She was wearing the long white dress, the golden crown with white veil worn on her head, white long gloves, and the white sandals with the heart in the middle. The crowd was very amazed by her fashion outfit that they began to cheer and whistle. Robert made a low whistle that his face was turning red all over. Nick glanced at him and made an awkward face.
"Hey, are you whistling to my sister or the wedding dress?" Nick asked.
"Both of them, actually..." Robert replied, as he wasn't looking at Nick. He was focusing on Vicki instead.
"Ha! Keep dreaming, lover boy."
"I-I'm sorry, Nick. Did you just say something?"
Nick groaned as he shook his head and shrugged. "Y-You know what? Never mind..."
When Vicki spotted Robert from the crowd, she smiled and winked at him before she left the stage. He began to smile at her while his face was still red. Nobody, in the crowd, seemed to mind at all, not even his sister and his friends.