Disclaimer: "Happy Tree Friends" is a copyright of Mondo Media; the song lyrics are copyright of Aerosmith, Enrique Iglesias, Megara (her song version from "Hercules") and Simple Plan
WARNING: Those who aren't fans of musicals and/or songfics, ignore this chapter
Happy Tree Friends: Camp Sanguine
Chapter 09 – Our Love; Their Pain
"Girls, do you know what day it is today?" Mole asked, answered by some excited squeals. "Okay, calm down~!" he politely ordered. "Excuse me, but is there some sort of celebration going on?" asked Moonlight, being the only curious member. "Of course!" Giggles giggled, "It's the annual 'Love Birds' occasion~!"
The 'Love Birds' occasion is an event when male campers attempt to charm their girlfriend (or girlfriend-to-be) into being their soul mate – for some, it's like renewing their bonds for another year; for others, well…there's a first time for everything, right?
Cuddles suppressed a chuckle the second he realized Flippy had never even tried to get himself a girlfriend. "I mean, who wouldn't want a guy like you? You're gentle, kind, good-looking –" the blond explained, stopping himself as the green-haired teen blushed and buried his face in a pillow.
"Hearing that from you just sounds awkward…" Flippy mumbled. "But you know it's true~!" Disco Bear purred, "As for me, I'm gonna be this year's heartthrob for your sweet sister."
"As if she'd accept a pervert," Handy jeered, "And we all know what she did the first time you met her." A quick flashback of being pinned to the table with his wrists held tightly behind his back popped into the 70s teen's head, but he claimed he didn't mind it. "Whatever, she still won't like you – not even if you bought her a complete diamond jewelry set," the army-clothed teen assured.
"You should've gotten straight to the point, Flips…" echoed Flipqy, "It's no use talking the 'blue-eyed pussy' into guys – she'll reject them at first chance!"
The green-eyed soldier didn't seem to be listening anyway as he was more focused on Splendid – said teen was pacing around nervously while trying to hide a blushing face and an excited grin. "Looks like 'afro pervert' isn't the only one without a partner," his golden-eyed ego stated, "Just who is he aiming for?" Flippy was wondering that himself, but he also had a feeling he already knew the answer.
Meanwhile at the dining hall – since Sniffles had reported that there's a chance of rain, Pop had decided to host the event indoors. "A little to the left…" Lumpy instructed, "No, I mean right. Sorry, left. Wait…uh…"
'Make up your fucking mind already!' Splendont thought angrily as he shifted the sign according to the blue-haired counselor's choices. "Perfect!" Lumpy finally agreed, "You can hang it now." The red hero sighed in relief and did as he was –
CRASH! THUD!
"Nice going, butterfingers!" Lifty teased – he and his brother were assisting Cro-Marmot with the party favors, setting up balloons Mime had prepared. "Actually, it's Lumpy's fault…" Pop noted, "There's no hook to hang the sign with in the first place!" He also noticed the sign was poorly drawn, courtesy of Mole.
Toothy offered to redo the sign while Lumpy was requested to list down the 'volunteers' for tonight's event. "And somebody get the stage prepared – I don't want it looking like last year's huge mess!" the camp director ordered.
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"5, 6, 7, 8!"
The female campers are in their cabin, practicing their vocals and tuning themselves to unheard music. "Flaky, you're too low," Giggles scolded, "And you're this year's chosen lead. Put in some effort!" Said red-haired teen admitted she's nervous and begged Moonlight to take her place. "Nah-uh, you're up – we had an agreement," Petunia stated.
"Speaking of which, have you picked a song already?" the cobalt blue-haired girl asked, "Or do we have to do that for you?" Flaky said that she did; whispered her choice as they huddled and earned a chorus of excited 'awes'. "Looks like our shy little camper found a new love after all~!" Giggles sang teasingly; Lammy supported that she knew it would happen since her breakup with Nutty last year.
But Flaky insisted it wasn't like that and she just likes the song. "Girl, we know why you picked it – we all saw the chemistry between you and a certain green-haired 'hottie' next door," Lammy countered, "And I don't mean one of the 'thieving duo'."
"It's not like that at all!" Flaky half-whimpered, half-yelled. "J-Just because we hugged each other twice doesn't mean I like him," she huffed, failing to stop blushing however. "I totally agree with her," said Moonlight, "And if you ask me, I believe boys bring nothing but trouble when it comes to love."
"Let's all get this straight – we have one in denial and another who's never had a boyfriend," Giggles noted. "Just accept that you do have some feelings towards 'that one guy' – why won't you?" Petunia added. "You wanna know?" Flaky and Moonlight replied; the latter pressed a button on a lavender-and-white CD player sitting next to Lammy's bed.
Song selected: 'I Won't Say I'm In Love' (Megara's version from "Hercules")
[Leads: Flaky & Moonlight]
(Chorus & second voices: Giggles, Lammy & Petunia)
[Flaky] If there's a prize for 'rotten judgment'…
I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation…
That's ancient history – been there, done that!
(Who do you think you're kidding?
He's the 'earth in heaven' to you
Try to keep it hidden
Honey, we can see right through you)
Oh no~! (Girl, you can't conceal it
We know how you're feeling; who you're thinking of~!) Oh…
(Shoo, shoo-do, do-do) No chance, no way – I won't say it; no, no (Do-do)
(You swoon, you sigh – why deny it? Uh oh)
(Ah~!) It's too cliché – I won't say I'm in love…
(Shoo-do, shoo-do...ooh…)
[Moonlight] (Ooh~!) I thought my heart had learned its lesson…
(Ooh~!) It feels so good when you start out… (ooh~!)
(Ah~!) My head is screaming, "Get a grip, girl…
Unless you're dying to cry your heart out."
Oh~! (You keep on denying
Who you are and how you're feeling
Baby, we're not buying
Hon, we saw you hit the ceiling!)
Oh no~! (Face it like a grown-up
When you gotta own up; that you got, got, got it bad~!) Whoa~!
(Shoo, shoo-do, do-do) No chance, no way – I won't say it; no, no
(Give up, give in – check the grin, you're in love~!)
This scene won't play – I won't say I'm in love~!
(You're doing flips – read our lips: you're in love!)
(Shoo-do, shoo-do)
[Flaky] You're way off base – I won't say it! (She won't say it – no!)
[Moonlight] (Sha-la, sha-la…ooh…) Get off my case – I won't say it!
(Girl, don't be proud – it's okay, you're in love…)
[Flaky & Moonlight] Oh…at least out loud…
We won't say we're in…love…
(Shoo-do, shoo-do, shoo-do, shoo-do
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, ha…)
"Fine – you win…" Flaky admitted while Moonlight let out a sheepish giggle. Giggles, Lammy and Petunia slapped high-fives in success. "You know…" the lavender-haired girl pointed out as she began replaying the tune, "That had a nice beat – let's do it again as practice."
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Back in the boys' cabin – Splendid stopped pacing as his hearing picked up a harmonious rhythm; glanced out the window at the girls having a singing session. "You boys better get started too," Lumpy reminded, "Especially those planning to impress a certain someone~!"
"Stop making us nervous…" the blue hero pleaded. "Anyway, sign up on this 'clipboard-thingy' if you wanna participate tonight – last-minute entries will have to wait till next year," the boys' counselor explained before heading to the girls' cabin with an identical clipboard in his hands.
"So…which songs will it be this year?" Handy asked, pulling on a frustrated frown as he couldn't slip on his 'modified' drummer sticks (meant to be attached to his stubs) – he's always the drummer. Cuddles, Toothy (he had returned to the cabin to design the sign) and Russell were the lead guitarist, synthesizer and base respectively.
"I was thinking of performing 'I'd Do Anything' so I can win Flaky back," Nutty explained. "Your official 'girlfriend' happened to be a mountain of candy," said Cuddles, "I don't think she'll even consider taking you back." The candy-addicted teen insisted otherwise. "Anyway, that's one song – anyone else?" the almost-armless teen asked.
Flippy decided to go along with 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' while Disco Bear settled with 'Escape'. Seeing there's no other choice, Splendid had decided to perform 'Hero' as his chosen song.
"You can sing?" Toothy asked while selecting some markers. "Sometimes…" Splendid replied, scratching his head nervously. Disco Bear then asked why he couldn't pick a different song since they're by the same singer. "This is the only song I know quite well," the blue hero explained, cocking his eyebrows as he caught a slight twitch in one of the 70s-dressed orange-yellow eyes. The same could be said about Nutty – Flippy couldn't understand why 'candy face' began acting so cold around him…
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"Alright boys, tonight's the night," Lumpy announced, "You ready?" Before they could answer, they were distracted by the girls' high-pitched giggling and the band's warm-up performance in the background. "You've had all day to practice – now it's time to show them what you've got," the boys' counselor continued; reminded Disco Bear not to repeat last year's incident. Flippy asked what he meant by that. "He dropped his pants while performing Bloodhound Gang's 'Bad Touch'," Toothy replied, "Gave everyone a good look at his –"
"I didn't drop them – they slipped!" Disco Bear objected, "It's not my fault the button ripped off and the zipper was broken." Neither of the young men seemed the least bit convinced about his statement; it only gave Flippy and Splendid all the more reason to stay away as he was a bad influence.
"Anyway…" the 70s teen added, "This year I'll make Moonlight my soul mate." Flippy then laughed so hard that tears formed in the corner of his eyes. "What's so funny?" the 'wannabe charmer' asked. "Good luck trying to get her attention!" the soldier chuckled, "You're gonna need a lot of that."
Splendid glanced quickly to his right and caught the mentioned girl smiling shyly at him; he unconsciously smiled back, both blushing as they looked away. 'I sense some competition…' Flippy thought as he eyed Disco Bear frowning disapprovingly.
The teen soldier then heard Nutty mumbling to himself; politely asked to repeat what he was saying. "I said…" the candy-addict growled, "You'll never have Flaky – she is and always will be my 'Cherry Lollipop'!" As if to prove it, he walked over to her…only to be shoved away and given 'the finger', courtesy of his ex. "You were saying?" Flippy jeered, stifling a snicker as Nutty glared back at him.
"Alright girls, you're up!" Pop announced. Mole blindly escorted the female campers on-stage; Lumpy ushered the boys to their seats. After Cuddles and Handy shared a quick hug and kiss with the girlfriends (while earning some 'awe's' from the audience), Giggles and Petunia huddled their 'girl-band' for a final discussion before beginning their performance.
Song selected: 'Crush On You' by Tata Young
[Lead: Flaky]
(Second voice: Moonlight)
{Chorus: Giggles, Lammy & Petunia}
{I wish upon a star
Wanna be right where you are
You set my world on fire
Babe, I got a crush on you!
I wish upon a star
Can't you see how right we are~?
We should be together
Babe, I got a crush on you~!}
I used to turn around and walk away
Never stopped to play
'Cause there was no attraction
But in my heart, you start to grow on me
Kind of suddenly
So now I've changed direction
(Knowing it might seem strange)
What came over me...
(Feeling the luck has changed)
Do you want me, like I want you~?
{I wish upon a star
Wanna be right where you are
You set my world on fire
Babe, I got a crush on you!
I wish upon a star
Can't you see how right we are~?
We should be together
Babe, I got a crush on you~!}
In this cold world, where dreams are few
Baby, I want you (I want you)
Is it to much to ask for?
I'll take you places where you've never been
If you just give in
So babe, it's now or never
(Knowing it might seem strange)
What came over me~!
(Feeling the luck has changed)
Do you want me, like I want you~?
{I wish upon a star
Wanna be right where you are
You set my world on fire
Babe, I got a crush on you!
I wish upon a star
Can't you see how right we are~?
We should be together
Babe, I got a crush on you~!}
(Me and you, you and me – living a life in harmony)
Oh~! It's magic, magic, magic... (Babe, I've got a crush on you!)
(Me and you, you and me – living a life in harmony)
It's magic, magic...
'Cause baby; crush on you
So if you feel the way I do...
Would you fancy to...
To take a ride beside me~?
(Me and you, you and me – living a life in harmony)
(It's magic) Oh, it's magic...
Babe, I've got a crush on you~!
(Me and you, you and me – living a life in harmony)
(It's magic) Oh, it's magic! (Babe, I've got a crush on you!)
{I wish upon a star (wish upon a star)
Wanna be right where you are (right where you are)
You set my world on fire
Babe, I got a crush on you!
I wish upon a star (wish upon a star)
Can't you see how right we are~? (Right we are)
We should be together
Babe, I got a crush on you~!}
{I wish upon a star
Wanna be right where you are
You set my world on fire
Babe I got a crush on you~!}
The boys cheered, hollered and gave a loud round of applause as the girls bowed and exited the stage; took their seats while Lumpy announced Nutty will be performing first. "Not him…" Flaky muttered, looking away as he grinned at her. "Flaky – my 'Cherry Lollipop'…" the candy-addict confessed, "I know things didn't work out as planned, but I hope this will change your mind about us." Said girl rolled her ruby eyes; pouted and randomly stared at a wall.
Song selected: 'I'd Do Anything' by Simple Plan
[Lead: Nutty]
(Second voices: Cuddles & Toothy)
Another day is going by
I'm thinking about you all the time
But you're out there
And I'm here waiting
And I wrote this letter in my head
'Cause so many things were left unsaid
But now you're gone
And I can't think straight
This could be the one last chance
To make you understand...yeah
(I'd do anything~!) Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
'Cause somehow I can't put you in the past
(I'd do anything~!) Just to fall asleep with you
Will you remember me?
'Cause I know I won't forget you~!
Together we broke all the rules
Dreaming of dropping out of school
And leave this place
And never come back
So now maybe after all these years
If you miss me, have no fear
I'll be here; I'll be waiting
This could be the one last chance
To make you understand...
And I just can't let you leave me once again~! Yeah
(I'd do anything~!) Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
'Cause somehow I can't put you in the past
(I'd do anything~!) Just to fall asleep with you
Will you remember me?
'Cause I know I won't forget you~!
I close my eyes...and all I see is you
I close my eyes...I try to sleep
I can't forget you...
(Nanana, nanana)
And I'd do anything for you
(Nanana, nanana, na...)
(I'd do anything~!) Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
'Cause somehow I can't put you in the past
(I'd do anything~!) Just to fall asleep with you
To fall asleep with you~!
With you~! Yeah
(I'd do anything~!) To fall asleep with you
(I'd do anything~!) There's nothing I won't...do
(I'd do anything~!) To fall asleep with you~!
(I'd do anything~!) 'Cause I know I won't forget you~!
Nutty looked expectantly at his ex-girlfriend, still grinning. "How sweet…" Flaky gushed. However, her contented smile was immediately replaced by an angry frown combined with a glare, much to his shock. "But that won't win me back," she finished. The once-hyperactive teen hung his head and silently walked off the stage; sat in a corner where he was soon ignored.
"This is for you, mon chérie~!" Disco Bear purred as he offered Moonlight a box of chocolates. "Uh…thanks," she replied, smiling. But as soon as his back was turned, she quickly tossed the heart-shaped box over her head and it somehow landed before Nutty; flashed him an 'I-don't-want-them' shrug, smiling as she watched him happily gorge on the treats.
Disco Bear didn't notice any of that as he hopped onto the stage; cleared his throat as the song intro played.
Song selected: 'Escape' by Enrique Iglesias
[Lead: Disco Bear]
(Second voices: Cuddles & Toothy)
(You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love)
Here's how it goes - you and me up and down
But maybe this time we'll get it right; worth a fight
'Cause love is something you can't shake
When it breaks; all it takes is some trying
If you feel like leaving
I'm not gonna beg you to stay
'Cause soon you'll be finding
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
So...if you go, you should know (you should know)
It's hard to just forget the past so fast
It was good (it was good); it was bad but it was real
And that's all you have; in the end our love matters~!
If you feel like leaving
I'm not gonna beg you to stay (I won't make you stay)
'Cause soon you'll be finding
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
You can run (you can run), you can hide (you can hide)
But you can't escape my love
You can run (you can run), you can hide (you can hide)
But you can't escape my love~!
Here's how it goes
All it takes is some trying~!
(Baby, you can run~!)
If you feel like leaving
I'm not gonna beg you to stay (I don't wanna beg you to stay~!)
'Cause soon you'll be finding (you'll be finding!)
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love~!
If you feel like leaving
Then I'm not gonna beg you to stay (you can't escape my love~!)
'Cause soon you'll be finding
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love (whoa~!)
You can run~! You can run~!
You can run~! You can run~!
You can run~! (Baby you can run, baby you can hide)
You can run~! (But you can't escape my love...)
You can run~! (Baby you can run, baby you can hide)
You can run~! (But you can't escape my love~!)
You can run~! You can run~!
(You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love
You can run, you can hide
But you can't escape my love)
Moonlight's eye twitched slightly as she struggled to keep a smile plastered to her face. But Flippy saw through her 'mask' and did a facepalm as Disco Bear blew flying kisses towards his sister. "See? I got her attention," he snickered as he seated himself next to the teen soldier.
"That's what you think…" Flippy muttered, getting off his seat and walking onto the stage as soon as Lumpy announced his name. Nutty seemed to have forgotten about the chocolates and looked up, part of him trying not to glare at his 'soon-to-be' rival. "This better be good…" Flipqy muttered as he leaned against a tree in his 'mind world'.
Song selected: 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' by Aerosmith
[Lead: Flippy]
(Second voices: Cuddles & Toothy)
I could stay awake...just to hear you breathing...
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life...in this sweet surrender...
I could stay lost in this moment...forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure~!
Don't wanna close my eyes...
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
'Cause even when I dream of you...
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
Lying close to you, feeling your heart beating~!
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing~!
Then I'd kiss your eyes...and thank God we're together~!
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever – forever and ever~!
I don't wanna close my eyes...
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
'Cause even when I dream of you...
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
I don't wanna miss one smile...
I don't wanna miss one kiss...
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this...
I just wanna hold you close...
I feel your heart so close to mine~!
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time~!
Yeah! (Yeah) Yeah! (Yeah) Yeah~!
Don't wanna close my eyes...
Don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
'Cause even when I dream of you...
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
I don't wanna close my eyes~!
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
'Cause even when I dream of you~!
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing~!
Don't wanna close my eyes~!
I don't wanna fall...asleep, yeah!
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Aww~!' Flaky mentally sighed, wiping away a tear as he glanced her way and smiled warmly. 'So he sings better than me – big deal!' Nutty mentally yelled, 'But that won't faze her. Not when she's still my –'
His thoughts were soon derailed as he watched his ex-girlfriend walk up to Flippy and asked if they could sit together at a separate table. 'What? NO!' the hyperactive teen screamed, mouth gaping open as the new pair shyly held hands. 'That's it – you asked for it!' Nutty thought angrily as he clenched his fists and stood from his corner.
"Should we go after and calm him down?" Lifty asked his brother as they (and some others) watched him stomp out of the dining hall. "Nah, he'll be fine…" Shifty replied, his focus more on a certain blue-haired teen in front of him.
Splendid was hesitant to step onto the stage; his uneasiness worsened as his brother tried to shove him forward. "Uh…could I have a few minutes?" the blue hero asked, not waiting for an answer as he dragged his brother out of everyone's earshot.
"What is your problem?" Splendont asked, "Why are you 'chickening out' now?" Splendid replied he's just dead nervous and – as much as he hated to admit it – he's worried about missing out some lyrics. "How can you miss out lyrics when you're the one singing it all the time?" his red-haired brother countered. He then saw through him and realized the true reason. "Splendid…" he insisted as he placed his hands on his blue brother's shoulders, "If you really want her, then go for it."
Splendid suddenly felt confused. "But you said –" he began. "'Girls are a waste of time'? Forget that," his brother interrupted, saying it's not his business to stop him from getting a girl anyway. "Are you sure about this?" Splendid asked, glancing sideways at a giggling part-albino teen as she chatted with the other girls.
"Just do what you have to do!" Splendont hissed while at the same time shoving his distracted brother onto the stage. 'Remind me to kill you later…' the blue hero fumed, calming himself as his request began to play.
Song selected: 'Hero' by Enrique Iglesias
[Lead: Splendid]
(Second voices: Cuddles & Toothy)
Let me be your hero
Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?
Would you run, and never look back?
Would you cry, if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul, tonight?
Would you tremble, if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh? Oh please, tell me this
Now would you die, for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms, tonight
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Would you swear, that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care; you're here, tonight
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Oh, I just wanna hold you
I just wanna hold you, oh yeah
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care; you're here, tonight
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain, oh yeah
I will stand by you forever
(Ooh…) You can take my breath away
(I can be your hero, baby) I can be your hero~!
(I can kiss away the pain) I can kiss away the pain
(I will stand by you) And I will stand by you, forever~!
(Ooh…) You can take my breath away
(Ooh…) You can take my breath away
And I can be...your hero
"He sang my favourite song…" Moonlight whispered to herself, lower lip trembling as she tried not to cry (out of happiness). Splendid's sensitive hearing picked up what she said; felt his lips draw into a smile as blue eyes locked onto each other once more. He then walked over, held out his hand and asked, "Would you be my soul mate?"
The part-albino looked sideways towards her brother; he smiled and gave an assuring nod. "As long as you're mine…" she shyly replied while placing her hand in his. Splendid's smile grew wider as they leaned on each other, sitting next to Flippy and Flaky before being joined by the other two pairs.
While Lammy snapped photographs of the couples and the rest of the campers before they began partying on the dining hall's makeshift 'dance floor', two of them weren't participating and were sitting by the lake instead.
"I can't believe she chose him over me…" Nutty growled, "I mean, I'm 10 times better than he is!" Disco Bear tossed a stone over the lake, watching it skip across the surface before finally sinking to the bottom. "Maybe you should just let her go, man…" the afro-wearing teen suggested, "As for me, I guess Moonlight already chose her type."
Then Nutty thought of something. "If we can't be better than those guys, then what about making them look like total losers?" he asked. Disco Bear understood what he meant and a smile crept across his face. "They're gonna start the 'Love Birds' activities in a few minutes," the candy-addict noted, "Once we screw up their plans, Flaky and Moonlight will be ours~!"
"I like how you think," the afro teen agreed, "Let's get started!"
[Whoa, longest chapter I've made…sorry if this took a long time to show up – I'm just too busy these days due to work.]