After the plane ride, Melody felt tired. The bus ride was long and boring; Melody sat cowered near the front of the bus. She listened to her IPod desperately trying to block out the irritating cheering of the cheerleaders at the back of the bus. They were driving her crazy. She flicked through her songs and pressed play.
Mayday, mayday
I think I need a break from books and homework's
So the school can wait
They won't miss us today
The bus turned down the narrow lane, the sun shone brightly down, and the sky was clear and blue. Surrounding the area was a green forest; squirrels scampered across the sides of the road. The soft chirping of birds flying through the sky could be heard. This all came to the conclusion that the bus ride was nearly over. Summer camp was near. Hallelujah! The bus passed through the freshly painted wooden arched, a sign read; Magix Summer Camp emblazoned on the top. Melody sniffed, a sweet aroma of pollen filled her senses.
Big time, big time
We're gonna hang around all day long, day long
And do whatever we like
We'll hit the town
Don't say no
I know you wanna do it
Come with me
It's fun to be a little naughty
Today we're going down town
It's just a little holiday
Try and catch us if you can
Tomorrow I'll be a good girl
Tomorrow I'll be the best I can
So I hope you will understand
Woo-hoo
Sha la la la la
Woo-hoo
Sha la la la la
Woo-hoo
Catch us if you can
Melody leaned her head against the window, out in the distant, she saw a magnificent clear blue lake sparkling as the shone down. Red canoes lined up on its shore. The area looked calm and filled with serenity. Melody was knocked out of her thoughts when she heard the disturbing honking of the bus horns announcing the first day of camp has officially begun. The bus pulled to a stop. Melody stopped her music and shoved her IPod into her pocket.
She made her way off the bus, what stood before her eye's was an army of girls. Girls! Girls! Everywhere! Some girls were carrying enormous pillows, others carrying their oversized suitcases and duffel bags. The counsellors were hectically trying to control the pandemonium but weren't having much luck. The bus drivers loaded the luggage off the bus and tossed the duffel bags into an enormous pile. Melody wore a pink floral sleeveless blouse, denim blue shorts and brown boots.
A strict, firm lady stood on top on a high perch, she held in her hands a wooden clipboard, and the other rested on her hip. She had short straight hair and sharp glasses and wore a navy blue sailor type dress to match. She held a stern look on her face. Next to her stood a small elderly, she had puffy white hair and glasses that rested at the end of her petite nose and gold hoop earrings. She wore a navy blouse and a violet coloured pen skirt suited with thick chunky heals. She held in her hands a white bullhorn. She seemed a lot nicer.
"Good Morning ladies and welcome to Magix Summer Camp. I'm Faragonda, your camp Director and this is my assistant, Griselda" She said into the bullhorn and gestured to Griselda.
"Girls, please find your duffels as quickly as possible, we've got a long summer ahead on us. So enjoy your day. Griselda 'Bunk assignments, if you please" Faragonda handed Griselda the bullhorn.
"Katie, Star, Louise, bunk seven! Lily, Molly, Lucy, bunk five!" Griselda barked into the bullhorn. A loud echoing scream of joy interrupted the bunk calls.
"Daisy, Grace, Matilda, bunk three!" she continued.
Melody POV
I popped over to the colossal pile of duffel bags. I glanced over to try to find her duffel bag; I noticed a bright red bag with black and silver musical notes peeking out from under a large yellow and black plaid suitcase. GREAT!
"Okay, I found it, now how the heck do I get it out!" I said to myself, thrusting my hands up in the air claiming defeat.
"Okay I can do this!" I reassured myself. I grabbed the handle of her duffle bag and pulled with all my might. I felt as the harder I pulled all the oxygen leaving my lungs. I let go in defeat! I quickly gasped for air.
"Okay, I can't do it!" I said.
"You must be new here" A voice said. I skinny girl, long blonde hair flowing down her back, tied into a ponytail. She wore a sleeveless cropped top with the words; Bonjour, peddle pushes and white and blue striped trainers. She carried her duffel bag on her shoulder while she chewed blue coloured gum. 'Yuck! Who has blue coloured gum?'
"I'm Melody Swan, of the Harmonic Realm" I put my hand out ready for a handshake.
"Sam Tittle, of Aspairo" she shook my hand hard. I smiled and she did to. I guess I made a new friend.
"I guess you didn't know that you needed to grad you duffel before the vicious apes tossed into the heap of no Return. I would say you need some serious muscle power" Sam chuckled. I giggled.
"Thanks. It's the Red one with the black and silver music notes on" I pointed out. Me and Sam both pull on the black strap together.
"What's it like in the Harmonic Realm?" she asked. I grinned.
"Noisy" We both chuckled. Then suddenly the Bus Drivers tossed another-half a dozen duffels onto the pile. Me and Sam collapsed to the ground. I shoot the bus driver a death glare. He grinned and threw another load of luggage onto the heap.
Then out of the corner of my eye I spot a tall, strappy girl with long flowing brown hair, colourful beads twisted in her hair forming a braid. She wore a scrunched up tie-dye cropped t-shirt with a peace symbol centred in the middle, black shorts, boots and a bandana around her neck. She walked like a goddess.
"Wow!" I thought. She strutted towards us and easily pulls her duffel bag from the centre of the pile. Mine and Sam's jaw dropped to the ground.
"Now that's mine kind of woman!" I said. Sam nodded.
"Hey hippy!" Sam cheered. The brunette turned around.
"Would you mind giving me a hand? My duffel bag is the red one with black and silver music notes, its way cramped down there" I asked pointed to the tiny piece of red hiding below the large yellow suitcase.
"Sure" She smiled. She dropped her duffel bag. It landed on Sam's foot.
"OWW!" Sam screamed clutching her foot.
"You okay?" I asked. She forced a smile.
"That would be a definite NO! OWW!" she rubs her foot better. Glad that didn't happen to me! The brunette pulls on the black strap and yanks it out of the heap, dropping it on Sam's other foot.
"OWWW!" Sam screams, jumping up and down in agonising pain.
"Thank you" I said, the brunette smiled. The brunette looked down at my name tag.
"Hey you're Melody from the Harmonic Realm" she read. I nodded as she stood up.
"Do you know any famous singers?" I nodded my head.
"Who?" Sam and the Brunette asked eagerly.
"My grandmother was Matlin, one of the Realms most famous singers, but she died years ago. My mother is also currently the Realms best singer" I replied as if it was no biggy.
"What's your mother's name?" Sam asked, her eyes widened in curiosity.
"Musa..." I was cut off when they both squealed, jumping up and down and pulling me into a tight, maybe too tight death hug. All my oxygen left my lungs again, I felt faint as they hugged me tighter. 'Man what is why girls and squealing? Why can't they just say 'Hey that's awesome' or 'Cool', something simple, God why did I have to be a girl?'
"Musa, she's like the most amazing singer! I have all her albums! OMG!" the brunette shouted quickly. I struggled to squeeze myself out of their tough grip. Man, I need to get stronger!
"Look, don't go all girly on me now! What bunk are you guys in?" I asked.
"Eleven!" they both said, after that they turned and looked at each other. They eyes searched up and down, clearly they were not thrilled to be bunkies.
"MELODY SWAN!" Griselda deafening yelled into the bullhorn. I heard my name, I turned around.
"Yo Dude I'm right here!" I yelled jumping up and down waving trying to catch her attention. She hears me and looks at me sternly.
"Bunk Eleven!" I slapped hands with Sam and the brunette.
"Santana" the brunette said and saluted.
"Sam" Sam bowed.
"Melody" I curtsied. We laughed. We hurried with our duffel bags launched over our shoulders and hurried off to locate our bunk house.
"So have any of you brought itching powder with you?" I asked evilly, my lips forming into a grin. Santana and Sam shook their hands.
"I brought chocolate syrup" Sam answered.
"I brought paintball guns, water balloons, whip cream, feathers. Practically everything you need to mess with other campers" Santana explained.
"Excellent! Let the fun begin!" Sam yelped. We punched our fists into the air and whooped.
"Do you guys know who to play poker? I have a little brother at home who taught me how to play. I brought some cards in case" I asked. They both shook their heads.
"No! What a shame" I said sarcastically.
"How much money did you guys bring?" I smirked. They looked at me, and grinned. 'Excellent, let the games begin!'
No POV
After Melody, Sam and Santana rush of to their cabin, a flashy black limousine pulls up into the front of the cabin; girls turn their heads in excitement. A man in a fancy dark suit hops out of the driver's seat and opens the doors, out comes a girls in a green check shirt, jeans, brown scuffed hiking boots, a green baseball gap and black sunglasses dipped down her shit. She has the same colour skin, same hair, same eyes, same nose, same mouth, same height, same weight. Identical features to Melody. But this badass chick is Harmony. Her dark blue hair tied into a ponytail hang freely out of the end of her baseball cap. The limo driver pulls the luggage out of the boot and Harmony suppresses a forced smile.
"Now look Missy, your father wanted you to go to camp. So behave and don't cause trouble" The driver instructed with a posh British accent. Harmony huffed and stuffed her hands into her jeans pocket. The driver gets into the limo and leaves.
"Harmony Turner!" Griselda shouted.
"Oi old lady here!" Griselda eyed Harmony evilly. Harmony let out a laugh. She was never one for manners. Griselda stepped down off the perch and casual made her way over to Harmony.
"Little late aren't we sweetie heart. Now listen, there will be no such language around here and if you're late again there will be trouble!" She replied in a strict infuriated voice.
"Now listen since you're late and everyone has just arrived, I'll ignore that old lady comment and show you to your bunk!" she suggested. Harmony shrugged her shoulders.
"Okey-dokey let's get this show on the road, so I can get the hell out of here!" Griselda retorted. Griselda awkwardly lifted Harmony's luggage and carried it to Harmony's dorm.
"Are you sure you can manage?" Harmony sarcastically asked.
"Manage? How...old do... you think... I am?" Griselda heaved.
"I wouldn't know considering all those wrinkles that are sagging on your face" Harmony smirked.
"This may sound weird but have I met you before?" Griselda asked, trying to avoid smashing Harmony's face.
"I'm sure I haven't, I would have remembered those horrible clothes!" Harmony laughed. Griselda stopped and growled at her. As she took a step forward she accidently tripped into a gopher hole and stumbled forward and Harmony's luggage went flying.
For what seemed like ten years, 10 minutes later. Griselda was huffing and puffing as she neared Harmony's cabin.
"Showers are to your right; the dining hall is straight ahead. Diner is at seven, twelve thirty and six-thirty. And if you are late you will be severely punished" Griselda gestured nodding in each direction.
Griselda opened the door with her foot since she was carrying Harmony's entire luggage.
"Welcome to Magix Summer Camp!" She welcomed. She flung Harmony's luggage to the floor. Harmony looked around and noticed 4 bunk beds with 7 girls unpacking and getting into their uniforms. When they noticed Griselda and Harmony they stopped to stare.
"Girls, this here is Harmony Turner" An Indian black girl looks up from her game boy, dressed in her safari type uniform.
"Turner? As in Riven Turner's Daughter?" She asked. I nodded.
"Harmony Turner came from Eraklion" Their eyes widened. The cabin was filled with silence. Harmony made her way over to an empty bunk. All eyes were on her.
"Is this bunk mine?" she asked.
"Yep has to be made every morning right after breakfast. It has to be neat, no creases. No Turner get into your uniform. If you're late for breakfast you'll"
"Be severely punished, I know you told me 3 minutes ago!" Harmony cut Griselda short. Griselda's nostrils flared.
"But thank you for reminding me, Ma'am" Harmony said in a fake nice, sweet innocent tone.
"You're quite welcome" Griselda smiled and turned to leave. She stopped and turned back towards the girls in the cabin.
"Oh and ladies. Try and make Miss Turner into a model citizen" She spitefully suggested. Harmony's face fell.
"The day I become a model citizen is the day you got to a beauty salon! Sort out those bushy eyebrows! Trim those disgusting nose hairs and then you'll FINALLY GET A MAN" Harmony hissed angrily. Griselda storms out the cabin, not noticing where she is going, she trips over a sneaker and falls head first into the cabin doors. The girls desperately try to hold in their laughter. Griselda growls and leaves.
"Annoying brats!" Griselda mumbled while leaving.
"How scary is it that that woman is in charge of discipline?" one girls asked. The cabin rose into a fit of laughter.
At Dinner
An hour after Griselda's idiotic accident, it was dinner. Over one hundred girls, all in boyish camp uniforms arrived for dinner and formed two lines – one on the right and one on the left, each leading to the delicious buffet table stuffed with sizzling cooked food. Melody waited on the left and was busy talking to Sam and Santana. Harmony waited on the right and was gossiping with her new cabin friends; Star and Lorelei. As Melody reached the front of the line and now approaches the buffet table so does Harmony. They barely acknowledge each other's presence. Their eyes are fixed on the appetizing food that is feeding their starved souls. Just as Melody was about to turned her head and leave in the direction of Harmony, The camp director, Ms Faragonda steps in between the two of them with a plate stacked load of food.
"Sorry girls...I've just got to have some of this gorgeous chocolate ice cream" she explained, while scooping up a large chunk of chocolate ice cream. Ms Faragonda turned to Melody.
"Care for some?" she asked smiling. Melody turned to Ms Faragonda.
"No thank you, Chocolate makes me constipated" Ms Faragonda looks at the ice cream in the spoon sickly. Melody takes her plate and rushes off. Ms Faragonda turns towards Harmony.
"How bout you, my dear? Chocolate ice cream" she asked smiling.
"Sorry, wish I could but Chocolate makes me really constipated" Harmony moved away. Ms Faragonda looks confused; she looks to and fro from where Melody and Harmony once stood.
"I must be getting old" she groaned and left with a bowl full of chocolate ice cream.
In the shower House – Later that evening
Harmony struts into the shower stall, a yellow towel wrapped tightly around her body, trying not to expose too much off herself. She enters and closes the stall door. After tossing her yellow towel over the partition, she unties her long violet hair and begins washing it; the cold water hit her body hard. A minute later, Melody rushes into the stall next to Harmony and turns the water on. Throwing her yellow towel over the partition, she begins scrubbing herself with the soap. Melody felt the soap slip out of her hands, desperately trying to grab it, she bent down only to have it slip out of her slipper soapy hands and slide into Harmony's stall. Harmony picks the soap up and reaches over the wall and hands the soap back to Melody.
"Here you go, careful it's slippery" Harmony said with a smile.
"Thanks" both their fingers touched; they stand still frozen as if glued to the spot. Harmony turned to the right, Melody mirrored. Harmony moved back and forth, pulled faces in the mirror, did a mime impression, everything she did Melody did the exact same thing.
"Creepy..." they both said. Harmony quickly turned the water off and rushed out of the shower and back to her Cabin. Melody stood their confused, before turning the water off and returning to her cabin.
'Is it just me or was there a mirror there?' She thought.
