Chapter 6: Sing off
Sorry it took so long for me to update. I wasn't in the mood to write for a while. But now I'm back and it's time for the big battle!
Reby Montana – I'm extremely new to fanfic writing so I don't know how to do that. But if I figure it out, I'll think about it.
It's now time! Three friends, one Charen about to sing to the death! Ha I'm just kidding! Or am I?
There's gonna be a few songs. Bold for action. The singing will switch around a lot so to tell who's singing (Branch – B, Storm – S, and DJ.)
Enjoy
The three friends stood atop a tall mushroom in their new outfits across from the stage Circe stood with critters backing them up. There they stared her down with determined eyes, aiming to achieve victory. While they're opponent did not seem fazed by their arrival. She just looked at them with a sly look ready to toy with them before crushing.
"This is going to be fun." Circe said cracking her knuckles getting ready to let loose.
"You guys! Why do you have to interrupt Circe's show?" Smidge groaned from the audience. Gaining Circe's attention.
"Perhaps your friends are simply jealous of my skill?" Circe pretended to speculate. "How unhospitable" Circe sighed.
"You want us to take care of them?" Smidge asked. The other trolls looked at Circe for her answer.
"No. At least not yet. I want to see what they've got before beat them." Circe replied. Circe then looked towards her opponents' way. "I'm feeling generous today! Why don't you guys take the first crack at it?" Circe yelled so they could hear.
"With pleasure!" Branch yelled back but then paused looking back at Storm and DJ. "So uh what should we sing first?" Branch asked them.
"I dunno. I'm just following your lead." Storm shrugged in reply.
"You mean to tell me we got all dressed, gather a critter chorus, interrupted the show and we didn't even plan a song?" Branch asked/complained.
"Don't worry about it! Let's go with this." DJ said handing them lyrics.
"Ooh I like it!" Storm said looking at the suggested song lyrics and then readying her guitar.
"Oh do I have to sing this?" Branch groaned at the designated song.
"Trust me! If there's any song that can really get a troll's attention it's this song." DJ encouraged.
"Ugh ok fine, for the village. But you better not record this!" Branch said convinced.
"Totally record!" Storm whispered to DJ who gave a smirk and thumbs up.
Storm then started the song by strumming her guitar.
Critters: Jitterbug
With every strum Storm did they snapped their fingers
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Branch: You put the boom-boom into my heart (Critters: do do)
You send my soul sky high when your lovin' starts
Jitterbug into my brain (S, DJ and Critters: yeah yeah)
B and S: Goes a bang-bang-bang :B: 'til my feet do the same
But something's bugging you
Something ain't right
My best friend told me what you did last night
Left me sleepin' in my bed
I was dreaming, :B, S and DJ: but I should have been with you instead.
DJ was right this song was effective in gaining the other's attention. Practically all the trolls were coming over to watch them instead of Circe. They were quite happy and loving the song. But Circe was unfazed by this. Circe just gave them an unimpressed look as if waiting for them to actually try.
B and S: Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not planning on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go ah
B: Take me dancing tonight
I wanna hit that high yeah, yeah
Circe looked down to the aura of the trolls' happiness and decided to take her turn. Eating the radiating happiness Circe lightly laughed then began to sing.
Dance
Back door, cracked we don't need a key
We get in for free
No VIP sleaze
Drink that Kool Aid follow my lead
Now you're one of us
You're coming with me
With just the beginning verse she won back over the trolls trouncing Branch and the others' song.
It's time to kill the lights and
Shut the D.J. down
This place's about to
Tonight we're taken over
No one's getting out!
This place's about to blow, oh-oh-oh!
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to
"Ok well that didn't work." Storm stopped strumming.
"Maybe we need something with more jump to it. Something that'll make them want to jump." DJ suggested.
"Jump? Hmm I think I might actually have the right song." Branch said taking DJ's suggestion whispering a song to them. Giving them a smile seeing where he's going with this.
Circe's singing was interrupted when she heard Storm really shredding on her guitar. Getting the crowd to look their way.
Branch: Oh don't you dare look back just keep your eyes on me
I said you're holding back
She said shut up and dance with me
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
B, S and DJ: Shut up and dance with me
The trolls went back over to listen to them once more leaving Circe with this time a dissatisfied bored look.
Branch: We were victims of the night
The chemical, physical, kryptonite
Helpless to the bass and the fading light
Oh we were bound to get together
Bound to get together
For some reason by that point the song was actually getting on Circe's nerves.
B and S: She took my arm
I don't know how it happened
We took the floor and she said
B, S and DJ: Oh don't you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me
I said you're holding back
She said shut up and dance with me
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
B, S, DJ and Critters: Shut up and dance with me
Circe was bored with them at this point. If this is the best they've got then it's time to put an end to it. Feeding on the trolls' happiness to strengthen her further she continued singing.
Now what we're taking control
We get what we want
We do what you don't
Dirt and glitter cover the floor
We're pretty and sick
We're young and we're bored
It's time to lose your mind
And let the crazy out
This place's about to
Tonight we're taking names
'Cause we don't mess around
This place's about to blow-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to blow
Blow-oh-oh-oh
This place's about to
Circe once again regained the trolls' attention strengthening her spell. She then pause her singing.
"If this is really all you guys got then I have no further use for you." Circe sighed with disappointment. She then looked at the trolls. "You have my permission. Take them away."
With that the trolls all faced them and extended their hair intending to grab them.
"This isn't working! We need another song pronto!" Branch yelled panicked at the coming apprehension.
"Our music is only making it worse. If we sing something that makes the others happy it'll only make Circe stronger." DJ pointed out.
"We need a song catchy enough to snap them out of it, but antagonizing enough to throw Circe off her game so she can't focus enough to eat their happiness." Storm suggested. She looked to see the hair getting closer. "Start brainstorming!" Storm said panicked.
"Oh how about… no wait that's not antagonizing." DJ struggled.
"What about… no I don't think they'd like that." Branch drew blank as well.
Storm looked again to see the hair getting to close. Then finally it came to her.
"I've got it!" Storm shouted then whispered it to Branch and DJ giving them a grin. This'll surely be the song to do it. Storm put down her guitar for this one. Then they turned to face the others.
"You guys ready for this?" Branch asked his friends. They gave a grinned nod. "Spin it" Branch told DJ.
Just as DJ started spinning the music the hair reached them, covering them in a dome of hair. Circe now thinking they're taken care of, began to walk away. But she came to a stop when she heard something from the hair dome. She came to the edge of the stage to hear it better. The sound also gained the trolls' attention.
"What!?" Circe said in shock.
It sounded like a violin.
Branch: Hey, hey
B, S and DJ: Bye, bye, bye
Bye, bye...
The burst from the beginning of their song pushed the hair away, and knocked everyone including Circe off their feet. Circe looked their way with a look of worry and anger. Seeing the three stand side by side dancing together
Bye, bye...
Branch then stepped forward.
Branch: Oh, oh.
I'm doin' this tonight,
You're probably gonna start a fight.
I know this can't be right.
Hey, baby, come on.
The trolls were finally shaking off the spell seeing the show before them in their right mind.
I loved you endlessly,
When you weren't there for me.
So now it's time to leave
And make it alone
Seeing her spell failing Circe began to panic. She stood up about to eat their happiness and sing her song again. But the lyrics of their song were throwing her off, she couldn't concentrate.
B and S: I know that I can't take no more
It ain't no lie
I wanna see you out that door
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
B, S, DJ and Critters: Bye, bye
Don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
Bye, bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna tell you that I had enough.
It might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye
Branch: Oh, oh
Just hit me with the truth,
Now, girl, you're more than welcome to.
So give me one good reason,
Baby, come on
I live for you and me,
And now I really come to see,
That life would be much better
Once you're gone.
B and S: I know that I can't take no more
It ain't no lie,
I wanna see you out that door
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
B, S, DJ and Critters: Bye, bye
Don't wanna be a fool for you
Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
Bye, bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna tell you that I had enough (Branch: ooh, ooh)
It might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye
S and DJ: I'm giving up, I know for sure
I don't wanna be the reason for your love no more
Critters: Bye, bye
The bursts of music they would give would push Circe back a bit, and started to crack her necklace.
S and DJ: I'm checkin' out, I'm signin' off
I don't wanna be the loser and I've had enough
Circe faced them once more with piercing eyes, her necklace on the verge of shattering.
Branch: I don't wanna be your fool
In this game for two
B, S and DJ: So I'm leavin' you behind
Branch: Bye, bye, bye...
S and DJ: I don't wanna make it tough (Branch: wanna make it tough)
But I had enough
And it ain't no lie (Branch: bye, bye, baby...)
Bye, bye
I don't wanna be a fool for you (Critters: I don't wanna be your fool)
Just another player in your game for two (Branch: I don't wanna be your fool)
B, S and DJ: But it ain't no lie
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
S and DJ: Don't really wanna make it tough (Critters: don't really wanna make it tough),
I just wanna tell you that I had enough (Critters: that I had enough).
B, S and DJ: Might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie,
Bye, bye, bye
Bye, bye
Circe braced the final burst that finally shattered her necklace. With that Circe collapsed in defeat.
"We did it!" Branch yelled in victory as the crowd cheered.
"Never had a doubt!" Storm said hugging the two.
"Ah yeah that's how we do!" Suki hugged back.
Branch then looked over to where Circe was and the three made their approach. As they got closer to the unconscious Circe, she seemed different somehow. Her colors were lighter, and she was smaller (still bigger then Storm or the trolls but smaller then she was.).
"Is she ok?" Storm asked waving her claw in front of Circe to get a response.
"Guess that last burst knock her out." Branch said.
"The power of music." DJ said with satisfaction.
Branch did wonder why she looked different. Could a musical burst change a Charen's appearance? Then he looked over to see the shattered remnants of Circe's necklace. He walked over to investigate it. As he did Circe began to wake up.
"Wha-What happened?" Circe groaned fluttering her eyes to clear her vision. Even her eyes were different, her eyes were brighter colored too and were no longer pierced.
"Uh we beat you at a sing off." Storm answered.
"You did? It's all a blur." Circe rubbed her head. "But if that's so, congratulations!" Circe said actually acting sincere. Leaving Storm and DJ looking at her confused.
"Um thank you?" Storm thanked confused.
"So you're telling me you don't remember trying to take over our village cause you wanted revenge against us?" DJ Suki asked.
"What?! No way!" Circe was at first shocked at the question. "I would never want to-" But then all that went on came back to her. "I-I did, I mean I do but. I-I didn't mean it. I'd never do such a thing. I don't even know why I did." Circe said defending herself.
"Maybe it had something to do with this." Branch said showing them a piece of her necklace.
"My necklace? I thought my mom and dad left that for me?" Circe asked.
"I don't think so." Branch answered. "You said the moment you put it on you wanted revenge right? Call me crazy but I think it was the reason you were acting that way. And I'm quite certain your parents wouldn't do that to you on purpose."
"I-I had no idea." Circe was surprised and saddened by this realization. "I'm so sorry, really! Sure I wanted to find you guys. But I never wanted revenge. Mom and dad never would've approve." Circe asked for forgiveness lowering her head in shame. "Can you ever forgive me?" Circe was so ashamed.
The three were contemplating. They couldn't be too mad at Circe. She was influenced by an evil necklace! Storm confirmed that necklace had negative energy all over it. Must've intensify Circe's negative emotions, which would explain why she blamed the trolls and wanted revenge. Branch and Storm understood to be what it's like to lose someone then be alone for a long period of time, at least until they found each other. So maybe what Circe needed was a friend or three or more. So they all agreed.
"Yeah I think we can." Branch answered. Circe looked up at them surprised.
"Really?" Circe questioned but on the inside she'd never been more relived. "After all the trouble I caused?"
"Sure. It's not your fault that necklace turned you into a raging she-siren." Storm answered crossing her arms.
"Yeah and even without that you had a good reason to be upset." DJ said. "Plus besides Branch, we trolls aren't ones for holding grudges."
Circe smiled at their kindness.
"Thank you." Circe couldn't thank them enough. "And I promise I'll only sing to help others from now on."
"That's a noble goal." Storm commented putting her hand on Circe's shoulder. "We all go through some bad times. But those bad times help make us who we are."
"So uh friends?" Circe asked the three still a little nervous. The three looked at each other and nodded.
"Yeah I say so." Branch answered. "Friends."
"Branch?"
The four turned to see Poppy and the Snack Pack approaching.
"What happened?" Poppy asked rubbing her head.
"Poppy!" Branch ran over and hugged her happy she snapped out of it. "I'm so happy you're ok." Poppy was confused.
"Why wouldn't I be?" Poppy asked
"Yeah Branch why wouldn't she be?" Cooper said mimicking Poppy's question.
"Are you three wearing the new clothes we made?" Satin asked
"Don't you remember what happened?" Branch asked releasing her from the hug.
"No. The last thing I remember was some trolls introducing someone named Circe." Poppy answered. "After that it's a blur. Why did something happen? Who's Circe?"
"That would be her." Suki pointed at the Charen next to Storm. Being pointed out made Circe step back shyly. "It's alright she's cool."
"Oh uh." Poppy was at a loss for words.
"It's a long story." Branch said. "So-"
Branch, Storm and DJ started explaining all that went on. Circe's arrival, what a Charen is, what she went through losing her parents, and about the necklace. The Snack Pack was surprised by the story and couldn't help feel bad for Circe. Being as forgiving as they are, they gladly passed what she did and accepted her has a friend. But in during the story Circe wandered off somewhere to think and try and come to terms with what she did. She has yet to forgive herself. Noticing this Branch, Storm and DJ went to talk to her.
To be continued
Well that was defiantly my longest chapter. But I'm satisfied with it. It was easy for me to write this chapter cause I've imagine the whole thing over and it was easy to put together. Although I wasn't completely sure how to end it. Next chapter is going to be the last of this story I'm afraid. But don't worry it'll be a good one.
Songs:
Wake me up before you go go by Wham, Shut up and Dance by Walk the Moon, and Bye Bye Bye by Nsync
Branch, Storm and DJ Suki did it! They defeated Circe and save their village. With Circe free from her negative emotions she still feels guilty over what she did. Perhaps the three could convince her to forgive herself.