A/N: Hey everyone. I am sorry that I haven't updated this story in more than a month! My computer was screwing up! But I am back, and here with another update! I would also like to point out that in the last chapter, when Chad says "It's probably another musical." It's actually supposed to be another romance. Sorry for the confusion. Anyway, hope you enjoy! Here is Chapter 3.
Disclaimer- I do not own High School Musical.
Alone With the Stranger
Chapter 3: Trying Something Different
As each began to read the papers, they realized what they were holding. These were scripts. "Ms. Darbus, this is not a musical, it's a play." Sharpay said. Ms. Darbus turned around and grinned.
"I know." Ms. Darbus said.
"But East High has never done a play before!" Ryan told her.
"That is true Mr. Evans. Which is why I feel we should do one. After all, this is your last year here at East High. Why not make it a memorable one?" she told them.
"But Ms. Darbus. We like the musicales." Sharpay retorted.
"Do you all like the musicales." Ms. Darbus asked. Silence filled the room. "Anyone who does not like the musicales, please raise your hand." Ms. Darbus commanded. Chad raised his hand, only to receive a deadly glare from Sharpay. "People. Please be honest." Ms. Darbus said. Jason and Zeke slowly raised their hands, followed by Taylor.
"Taylor." Gabriella said.
"Sorry Gabi. I just find them a waste of time." Taylor told her friend. Ms. Darbus smiled.
"Ah! See Miss Evans. Not all the students like the musicales." Ms. Darbus said. Sharpay slouched on her seat, knowing that she was defeated. Troy, who was sitting next to her, saw this as a chance to talk to her.
"Hey Sharpay. I like musicales." he whispered to her.
"Like I care!" she snapped.
"Mr. Bolton and Miss Evans! Care to share with us what you two are talking about?" Ms. Darbus shouted in a angry tone.
"We were talking about nothing." Sharpay mumbled.
"Good. As I was saying, I feel that we need to try something different. Something that the audience will truly enjoy." Ms. Darbus said.
"But Ms. Darbus, This doesn't seem right. You picked out all the characters and this is a horror." Ryan retorted.
"I know, Mr. Evans. I was just getting to that. As Mr. Evan pointed out, the play will be horror."
"That's a surprise." Chad mumbled to Troy.
"Yes, it is a surprise, Mr. Danforth. I just feel like the students will enjoy it more." Ms. Darbus told them.
"You are totally right, Ms. Darbus." Jason said.
"Shut up Jason." Kelsi mumbled to her boyfriend.
"Sorry Kelsi. I am a s sucker for horror." Jason smirked.
"Glad you will enjoy it Mr. Cross." Ms. Debus said. "Anyway, I also chose your characters because I feel that you will all be able to play these roles comfortably. Now I will be in my office. You can have the remainder of the period discussing the play." Ms. Darbus said. With that, she walked out of the auditorium.
"So who are you guys?" Ryan asked them.
"I'm Larry, boyfriend of Jen. I'm an outgoing guy who loves to party." Jason said.
"I'm Jen, girlfriend of Larry. I am a writer who is very shy." Kelsi said.
"Well I am Nicole, girlfriend of Mike. I am one of the smartest of the group, but is absolutely stubborn." Taylor told them.
"Well you are stubborn." snickered Chad.
"Blow me." Taylor retorted.
"Both of you guys shut up. Beside it's my turn." Zeke said. "Let's see. I am Brad, who has a secret crush on Darla, and is very envious of Phil."
"I am Mike, boyfriend of Nicole. I portray a confident person, but yet still feel like I have to do anything just to fit in." Chad said. "Wait a minute. That is nothing like me. This play is bull!"
"Okay moving on." Ryan said. "I am Jake, brother of Darla, and has a crush on Chantal. I am the sidekick, yet aspires to be the one in the limelight."
"I am Chantal, Phil's younger sister. I am the freaky math girl who wants to break free, and show her brother that she can take care of herself. She also has a school girl crush on Jake" Gabriella said looking at Ryan, smiling at him. Ryan blush. "Troy, your turn."
"Oh, yeah. I am Phil, older brother of Chantal. I am the school's jock, most of the girls' adore me, yet I want to get the attention of Darla. I am also very protective of Chantal." Troy said, looking at Sharpay. He knew that Sharpay was Darla, for that was the only character left.
"Well I am Darla, sister of Jake. I am the Drama Queen of the school, yet I want to be my true self. I also have a secret crush on Phil." she said. She looked up, blue eyes were staring at her. She knew who it was. She just scoffed. She stood up, and began walking out of the auditorium.
"Wait, Sharpay. Where are you going?" Troy asked her. She turned around.
"If you must know, Bolton, I am going to Ms. Darbus's office, and convince her that this whole play is a mistake!" She then left toward Ms. Darbus 's office.
"What's up with her?" Jason asked.
"She probably just PMS-ing." Chad said.
"Chad, that is such a sexist comment!" Taylor shouted, punching Chad on the arm.
"Ow! That hurt!" Chad exclaimed.
Sharpay walked to Ms. Darbus's office, ready to knock on the door. She could here Ms. Darbus talking to someone. Who is she talking to? Sharpay thought. She knocked on the oak door.
"Who is it?" Ms. Darbus asked.
"It's Sharpay."
"You may come in." Ms. Darbus said. Sharpay opened the door, seeing Ms. Darbus sitting in her desk.
"Who were you talking to?" Sharpay asked.
"Oh, someone called me. It was nothing. Now, can I help you?"
"Listen Ms. Darbus, I have to say this. This play is a mistake!" Sharpay exclaimed.
"I beg your pardon?" Ms. Darbus asked.
"The play is a mistake, Ms. Darbus. I mean, first of all, a play. Who are we, West High." Sharpay retorted.
"I do believe you are getting out of hand." Ms. Darbus told her, but Sharpay did not listen.
"Secondly, a horror. I mean horror is in the bottom of the genre ladder. People who are in horror movies cannot act what so over!"
"Miss Evans. You are out of hand!"
"And lastly, those people are not actors. Except for Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, and myself, those people are just…"
"Enough!" Ms Darbus exclaimed. "You are clearly losing your head, Miss Evans."
"With all due respect, ms. Darbus, you are clearly not showing good judgment." Sharpay told her.
"Listen Miss Evans, if you do not like my ideas, then I suggest you drop out of this play." Ms. Darbus explained. Sharpay could not believe what Ms. Darbus was saying.
"Who… would play my character?" Sharpay asked.
"Well Miss Montez, I'm sure, can handle it. We can find someone to play her character." Ms. Darbus told her. As much as Sharpay disliked the idea of doing a play, she hated the idea of Gabriella taking the lead role… again. "Well Miss Evans. It's your choice." Ms. Darbus said. There was a moment of silence. After a minute, Sharpay broke the silence.
"I'll do it." Sharpay mumbled.
"Good! Now I think you should leave. Free period is almost going to end." Ms. Darbus said. Sharpay walked out of the room. "Miss. Evans!" Ms. Darbus called out.
"Yes, Ms. Darbus?"
"Would you mind closing my door?"
"Not at all." Sharpay said, forcing a smile.
"Thank you." Sharpay closed the door and began to walk, fumed that she was defeated.
"Hey Sharpay." Troy said, who was waiting for her in the hallway.
"What do you want?" Sharpay snapped.
"Um… I was just wondering… how did it go?"
"How do you think it went!" she exclaimed. She shoved past Troy and walked away. Gabriella walked toward Troy.
"Smart move, Troy." Gabriella said.
"I blew it, Gabi." Troy told her.
"Don't worry. She'll come around."
"You think?" Troy asked.
"Hopefully." Gabriella said.
"Not at all." Sharpay said, forcing a smile.
"Thank you." Ms. Darbus said. As Sharpay closed the door, Ms. Darbus got up from her seat. She walked toward the closet and opened it. In it, a figure, hidden by the dark, was standing there. "Everything is coming according to plan." Ms. Darbus said in a trance-like voice.
"Perfect. And so it begins. Who is the first one?" The figure said. Ms. Darbus handed the paper, the name written on it. "Good. Have that scene done today. That way, I can have some fun."
"Yes." Ms. Darbus mumbled.
"Good. Make sure everything goes according to plan, my little puppet." the figure said.
"I will not fail." Ms. Darbus said.
"You better not. You don't want to end up like they soon will." the figure told her. Ms. Darbus nodded. With that, Ms. Darbus closed the closet., and walked out of the room. Meanwhile the figure was in the closet, anxious for the night. "Tonight, I shall feast."
A/N: Well that's all for now. Who is the figure. Just have to keep on reading. I will try to update this soon, but it's hard, when I have to update my other fics but do not worry. I will not abandon this story. Until then, you know the drill. R&R.