A Pink BracketBuster 5, Suite Life Edition: Chapter 5
A/N: A national champion has been crowded, and now it is time for the final reactions from the Suite Life and Power Ranger sides for the 2011 NCAA Tournament, and before we get to the games there is a little trickery that needs to be explained on the boat. I hope everyone enjoys chapter five, and as also please let me know your thoughts by leaving a review.
Summary: After meeting the Suite Life crew in my story "Power Rangers on Deck" the Rangers invite them to join the craziness that is the Angel Grove/Reefside Madness Tournament
Disclaimer: As always, I only own my original characters (Phil Savitt, Jen Jackson, Chelsea Matthews, Lindsey Stewart, and Crystal Johnson). Everything else I DO NOT OWN.
Couples/Alma Maters/Future Schools: All those can be found in chapter 1.
Monday March 28, 2011
S.S. Tipton; Maya and Addison's cabin
Maya Bennett had no idea what had gotten into her boyfriend. Zack wouldn't speak to her all day and ignored all of her text messages. Luckily though thanks to Addison and Woody they were able to convince Zack to come down to Maya's cabin, now Maya was just hoping Zack wouldn't bail on this plan, as she was currently waiting for him to arrive.
A few more minutes passed before there was a knock at her door. Maya opened the day and was happy to see it was Zack, though he didn't seem to have the happiest looking facial expression in the world as Maya let him in and he took a seat on in Maya's desk chair.
Once Maya closed the door there was an uncomfortable silence, she wanted to say the first thing, but had no idea what to say, as she didn't know what was bugging Zack. Luckily though for her Zack would end up saying the first words.
"How could you," was all Zack said.
"How could I what," Maya asked.
"You know what," Zack said back.
"No I don't, what did I do that upset you this much," Maya responded.
"You lied to me," Zack said.
"About what," Maya asked.
"Your bracket, I know you didn't pick Carolina," Zack responded.
"Oh so this is what this is all about," Maya said as she giggled a little.
"Were you planning on telling me that you changed your pick, especially to the team UConn was playing Saturday," Zack asked.
"Yes, I was going to tell you sometime this week, I didn't think you would react like this though," Maya said.
"Well why didn't you tell me," Zack asked.
"Because I was tired of all your comments about Carolina, so I switched, that way you could hate on Carolina all you want and it wouldn't matter to me," Maya said.
"You know I was just kidding right," Zack asked.
"Yes I know that, but you tend to take things to the extreme, no matter what it is," Maya said as Zack could only nod in agreement, he had heard that time and time before. "Plus this gives us an even better shot at winning the top prize," Maya added.
"Sorry for getting so worked up about it babe," Zack said to Maya.
"It's ok; just don't let it happen again when Kentucky beats UConn Saturday," Maya said with a smile as she kissed her boyfriend.
Moseby's cabin
"Emma how could you make that change and not inform me of it," Moseby asked as he and Miss Tutweiller were having the same conversation Maya and Zack had.
"Because you were too busy learning stupid cheers with Woody, you could have looked on the group page yourself before that," Emma responded.
"Were you ever going to tell me," Moseby asked.
"Yes, after I won the bet, and you were confused as to how I did," Emma said back. "And speaking of said bet, you better start getting more acquainted with our friend Mr. Blanket.
Moseby was about to respond, but he started thinking about that last line Emma said, and fear started running through his mind, and showing on his face, making him lose his train of thought.
"It's ok Marion, it'll only be for 48 hours," Emma said with a smile as she kissed her boyfriend before leaving his cabin.
Saturday April 2, 2011
"Good evening everyone and welcome to Houston, Texas for the 2011 NCAA Final Four. Our first matchup tonight will see two mid-majors do battle, as the VCU Rams meet the Butler Bulldogs, followed by two bluebloods of the game squaring off, as the Kentucky Wildcats battle the UConn Huskies."
Both the groups in California and on the boat were happy that the Butler/VCU game was first. While they all intended on watching the game together with their groups, no one had any real interest in this game, as no one had picked either teams run to the Final Four. Most though were happy with Butler's win in the first game, as it would mean they would get a chance at redemption after falling just short in last year's championship game.
Hayley's Cyberspace Café; Reefside, California
Now usually when Hayley's was rocking due to cheers and chants it was one cheer or chant going throughout the place, tonight though was a different story.
"Let's Go Cats, Lets Go Cats, Lets Go Cats," chanted those supporting Kentucky, lead by TJ, Tommy, and Bulk.
"UConn, UConn, UConn, UConn," chanted those supporting the Huskies, lead by Carlos and Zack.
Also on the side of Kentucky were Kim, Crystal, and Skull, who all wanted the best shot at winning the top prize thanks to their best friend and/or significant other, which was why Cassie and Trini were also leading the cheers for Kentucky.
S.S. Tipton; Sports Lounge
Because of Maya and Emma's unknown until earlier in the week switches the UConn/Kentucky game became more interesting, as had those two not switched picks only Zack and Addison, who both picked UConn, would be the only two on deck with a pick left.
Right before tip-off though Woody noticed something.
"Hey guys, who is that," Woody asked, pointing to a person sitting on the far end of the lounge. The man Woody pointed at was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, holding a glass of Diet 7Up and Kentucky bourbon, and was listening to Survivor's Eye of the Tiger quite loudly on his iPod.
"Oh don't mind me guys, just a Kentucky fan here to watch his team," the gentleman said as the others just struggled and turned their attention to the game.
Two Hours later
"UConn hangs on to defeat Kentucky, as the Huskies will now meet Butler in Monday night's National Championship Game."
"That's what you get for changing your pick Emma," Moseby said teasing his girlfriend.
Luckily for Emma though she didn't need a witty comeback to silence her boyfriend.
"Mr. Blanket," was all Emma said, and the quieted Moseby on the spot.
"This is amazing," Woody said to Addison after they shared a kiss.
"I know, I wish spring break was next week instead of the week after so we could be in Storrs for the game," Addison responded.
"Don't worry guys, we'll be there the next four years when the Huskies go back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back," Zack said as Woody and Addison yelled their approval.
"You forgive me now for changing picks," Maya asked Zack.
"Of course I do, just make sure next time if you do it, change your pick to UConn," Zack said with a smile.
"Deal," Maya said as she kissed her boyfriend. "I can't wait for Monday," Maya added.
"Yeah, let them know there won't be a second chapter of Parenthood tonight since Kentucky lost… Hey they knew the deal, and they'll get over, they already got two updates today anyways when I posted chapter one of my new story…..Thanks DH, I'll talk to you later," the mystery man who was still in the lounge said as he ended his phone call.
"Well you guys enjoy the rest of your night, thanks for letting me watch with you," the man said before making his way towards the exit.
"Wait sir, we didn't catch your name," Cody said before the man left.
"Just call me SG," the man said.
Hayley's Cyberspace Café; Reefside, California
Back in California the Let's Go Cats chant had come to an end, replaced solely by the UConn chant.
"This is so awesome," Carlos said to Cassie as they shared a kiss.
"I know, UConn was such a risky pick coming in, but they are so making it worth it, I can't believe I'm this close to actually picking the winner right.
"I just hope that means we are in Indy next February," Cassie responded.
"One more win and we win big," Zack said happily to Trini as they also shared a kiss.
"Better be, I don't want to have to swap husbands for a week to get one of the major prizes," Trini said jokingly as she returned Zack's kiss.
"That is the last time I ever root for Kentucky," Kim said walking off to the back room as Tommy could only shake his head at his wife.
Monday April 4, 2011
"Welcome back to Houston everyone, and it is time for the National Championship Game for the 2011 season. Just like last season its David vs. Goliath, David remains the same, as Butler looks for redemption after falling just short a year ago, while playing Goliath's role this year is UConn, looking for its third National Title since 1999.
Even without Duke in the title game this year almost everyone in the groups was pulling for Butler and the story it would be. On the boat only the Storrs Four were pulling UConn, while back in California at Hayley's pulling for the Huskies alongside Carlos and Zack were Trini, Cassie, and the rest of the second Turbo/Space team, as that group was once again sticking together unlike the other Ranger teams, everyone else was pulling for Butler.
Two Hours later
"It won't go down as the prettiest game ever played, but no one in Storrs, Connecticut will care, the Huskies are top dog in 2011, defeating Butler to win its third National Championship.
Hayley's Cyberspace Café; Reefside, California
"Bet Nantz was waiting to drop that one all night," Jason said as Tommy and the others around him could only nod in agreement.
"Pretty sure that game set basketball back a good fifty years," Billy said to Kat.
"Even so, I'm pretty sure those two will never care," Kat said pointing at Carlos and Zack, who were celebrating their picks win along with their wives and the rest of the second Turbo/Space team. The two even shared chest bumps with Zhane and Andros before partaking in their own, which everyone had a good laugh at.
"I can only imagine how the future UConn students we know are celebrating this," Kira said to Ethan, Conner, and Trent as the Dino Thunder Rangers watched Carlos and Zack celebrate.
"Great picking babe," Trini and Cassie said to their respective husbands before sharing a kiss with them.
S.S. Tipton; Sports Lounge
While the UConn chant wasn't ringing through Hayley's, it certainly was ringing through the S.S. Tipton sports lounge; in fact it was ringing through the entire boat.
"QUIET," Moseby yelled.
"Moseby," Zack, Addison, Maya, and Woody complained.
"I have nothing against your celebration, it's just they have been getting noise complaints at the front desk, so just celebrate a bit more quietly," Moseby responded.
"UConn, UConn, UConn, UConn," the four chanted quietly.
"Much better, have a good night kids, just remember curfew is coming up soon," Moseby said as he and Emma left the lounge for the night.
"This has been the most amazing night ever, I don't care how bad the game was," Maya said to Zack.
"Glad you had a great time, and….," Zack said.
"And I'll never pick against UConn again," Maya responded happily before sharing a kiss with Zack.
"Hey lovebirds it's almost curfew," Woody said.
"Yeah and all of us have some serious shopping to do for some title gear," Addison added.
"Yay shopping," London said happily as the others couldn't help but laugh.
"Congrats you guys," Marcus, Cody, and Bailey said as the three shared hugs with their four very happy friends (or very happy brother when it came to Cody hugging Zack) before leaving the lounge.
"Yeah, now just hope this title doesn't get vacated because of Calhoun's recent issues," Marcus said laughing, while Addison, Woody, Maya, and Zack just stared at him.
"I think I'll just keep quiet," Marcus said with an uneasy laugh before pretending to zip his lips.
"Good idea pal," Zack said with a smile as he slapped his roomie on the back before everyone made their way back to their cabins.
A/N: Alright everyone that is chapter five, I hope you enjoyed it, and congrats to UConn on their National Championship win. One chapter left, chapter six, it'll be up next Tuesday, revealing the winners of both the pool and the Suite Life bets. Again I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter, and see everyone again next week when I wrap this bad boy up.