How Prussians Annoy Floridians
By Dragon-Child of Lightning
Case-In-Point Number 2: Movie Night
Jezabel flopped down on her couch next her boys, the Bad Friend Trio. She reached for the popcorn, but found it missing and in Francis' hands instead. The Frenchman mindlessly eating the popcorn and entranced with the before movie ads; Antonio yawned and reached every so often for the popcorn; and Gilbert, well, was zonked out on Jez's right, drooling slightly. Gilbird snoozed soundly on top of his head.
Oh what an interesting situation she had found herself in.
Personally, she didn't know how she'd gotten in this situation. She liked to either actually go to the movies or sit in a large field and stare at a portable big screen. But this wasn't one of those days. Somehow, the BFTs had found a way to convince her on watching a movie at home; her home, none the less. Whatever they did to bribe her (since reason seemed to slip her mind when being around them for too long) it had worked that meant Jezabel was getting a favor in return.
"When does the movie start sis?" Antonio yawned.
"Well if Francis would hand over the remote and stop watching the commercials, I think this process would move faster," Jezabel hissed, trying to not wake Gilbert. She grabbed for the remote, but Francis merely batted her away.
"Are you kidding? This," Francis sniffed dramatically. "Is beautiful. The agony on the faces of both human and robot, the love the actor shows toward his daughter, the fact that a species like them could be felled by us humans is… just, incredible! A movie like this deserves to be shot in France, not some American high way or in China!"
Jezabel looked to the screen to see what movie Francis was talking about. "It's the fourth one on the series and was all shot in America. Gees, does Megs ever die?"
"He doesn't appear to," Antonio yawned again. Soon enough the ads died away and the feature presentation began. Since it was Starz, a variety of movies played every day. To Jez's surprise, tonight's movie was Ella Enchanted. She had been giddy at first, wanting to watch it by herself. But now, of course, Francs, Antonio, and Gilbert had invited themselves over and she was stuck with them.
The familiar song, Strange Magic, played as the opening title played with narrator explained the situation. For an odd reason Florida couldn't figure out, she absolutely loved this movie and the original book. She didn't quite know why; maybe it was the comedy, maybe it was the story plot, maybe it was the action. Or maybe it was the romance. Jez shivered; yeah, definitely not the romance.
Antonio, now more awake, watched intently along with Francis. Around the time jump, where Ella goes from the younger actress to Anne Hathaway, Jez looked at Gil. He was still asleep. She jabbed in the ribs, waking him up and stopping his slight snore. If he invited himself over, than he's watching the stinking movie, Jezabel thought.
"Hm, wha'? He asked groggily. Gil looked a Jez then frowned and said, "Why the heck did you wake the awesome Prussia up?"
"You three were the ones that insisted on coming over here to watch a movie; I'm just helping you keep up your end of the bargain," Jezabel whisper shouted.
"Well next time a friendly tap on the head or shoulder will suffice."
"Noted. Now watch." Florida forcefully spun Prussia's head in the direction of the TV. The next thirty minutes were filled with the movie, commentary from the peanut gallery, and mini wars over the popcorn. In the end, the popcorn was given to Gilbird and Jezabird though.
Then came the part where Slannen the Elf was asked to sing.
"Shut it bozos! Best part in the movie," Jezabel shushed. The three closed their mouths immediately.
The movie progressed as the giant named Mr. Koopooduk tried to force Slannen to sing. Ella, being the good girl she was, tried to tell the giants Slannen didn't sing. Unfortunately, Ella, being cursed, was the one being forced to sing.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Oh Lord, watch you do to me?
I have spent all my years believing you
But I just can't get no relief
Lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me, somebody to love.
Jezabel didn't notice she was singing till Francis and Antonio joined in at the chorus. She blushed, stopping.
"LOUDER!" one of the giants, Francis and Antonio shouted on TV and on the couch. Both Ella and Jezabel complied, even when neither wanted to do so.
Got no feels, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm OK, I'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I've just gotta' get out of this prison cell
One day, I'm going to be free
Lord!
Oh, somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me, somebody to love!
Jez lost herself. She was consumed by the music as Queen's song continued. All three of the guys sang along with her and air-played instruments; Gil on guitar, Toni on bass, Fran on drums.
(She works hard) Every day
I try I try and I try!
But everybody wants to put me down
They say, I'm going crazy
They say I've got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I've got nobody left to believe
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
The giants continued the next part of the song until the final line came.
Somebody to… Love!
Finally, the end of the song came. As the giants in the movie cheered, the four real-life humans panted slightly, then a slight laugh escaped Jezabel and as it became infectious, it spread to her friends.
"Again!" shouted Gilbert, ignoring the fact that he couldn't breathe still.
"No! Not again! I don't know how this happened, but you three aren't telling anyone or I'll kill you all myself!" Jezabel threatened, smiling like a kid.
"Gees, we love you too sis," Antonio smiled, ruffling her hair.
"Kolkolkol!" Jez's cheap imitation of Ivan sent them all into laughing fits on the floor.
In Jezabel's personal opinion, though she wouldn't have admitted it then, this was probably the best movie she'd ever been to or seen thanks to the BFT.
"What do we do now?" France asked as the four friends picked themselves up. A pondering silence only broken by the sounds of Ella Enchanted.
Then the silence was broken by, "Awesome dog pile!" Prussia leaped on top of Florida, tackling her to the ground. Florida let a squeak of surprise as she crashed to the ground. Francis and Antonio cheered; but of course left for the kitchen to get more popcorn. They weren't coming back till they raided her kitchen, and her kitchen was well stocked.
On the way out the two whispered to one another.
"Oh gees, this is so good! I knew he would do something like this, the sly dog!" Francis grinned.
"I know right? I'd say my little sis is in good hands," Spain replied in his carefree and happy attitude. He nudged France. "If you know what I mean."
"Oui," agreed the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, Jez squirmed helplessly underneath Gilbert (obviously forgetting her super strength) "Help!" Jezabel barely cried out. "Prussia's heavy! Dude, how much do you eat to weigh this much?!"
Prussia smirked, almost nose to nose with her. "That's a very rude question to asked Mr. Awesome, don't you think?"
"Well I'm sorry if you weigh a ton!" she flushed (but you couldn't really tell since all the air was being crushed out of the state). "Eat a carrot once and while and leave the beer alone!"
"Oh please, like I'd ever put beer away," Gil said, sticking his tongue out. "Now, what are you going to do about me? You seem to have a problem."
"I'm going to barf; you're literally just sitting on my stomach. That's my problem," Jezabel realized what she just said and blushed harder. This is embarrassing, she thought.
"Well turn your head when you do."
"Seriously; you're not even going to consider getting off me, you oaf?"
"No, not at all… my lieblings-mädchen."
"OK get off me, you retard!" Jezabel said, understanding exactly what he said. Thankfully for her, she finally remembered her strength.
She sat in front of him after she settled herself. She huffed. "OK, so what was that for?"
"Was what for?"
"Why did call me liebling. Again," she said, remembering when he called her that last time.
"Because you are my favorite," he replied, as if it was the most obvious answer ever. His ever present smirk turned into a full blown smile. "Plus, it's not like I actually like Hungary hitting me over the head with her frying pan!"
Jez rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "That's your reason." Finally, Francis and Antonio came in; arms full with food. Oh good Lord.
"Did you know you had the makings for basically every type of food on the planet?" Antonio said, munching on steak and cheese Quesada.
"Indian, Hispanic, American, English, Middle Eastern, you name it. I'm a firkin' food making addict," Jez shrugged.
"Hey let's watch the rest of the movie already!" Francis cheered, pumping his fist. A few bags of chips fell out of his grasp and hit the floor. Prussia and Florida grabbed them. In the end, the four flopped on Florida's couch and watched the rest of Ella Enchanted while chowing down on food.
(p.s. the Bad Friend Trio fell asleep before the movie ended. Jez did too afterwards).
Author's Note:
Translations:
Oui- Yes in French
Lieblings-Mädchen- Darling/Favorite Girl (hey, Hungary hits him in the head with a frying pan; who do you think is Prussia's favorite?)
So yeah, crappy idea based in my weird imagination. Ta-da! I once again thank Google Translate. Also, this version of Queen's, Somebody to Love, is on Ella Enchanted and YouTube. I LOVE QUEEN!
DCoL