Heyyy people, I will be updating a lot more because I really want to finish this story before my birthday in 11days :)
The title of this story has been bugging me for a while so I changed it, sorry for any confusion.
I saw One Direction live the other day! videos are on my youtube (sassylou1996) XD best day ever!
Sshaw101 how have you eaten goat? And you got some weird spell checks haha.
Medlie Skyth glad you finally decided to join us on our long journey through this hilarious film, I'm sorry that I couldn't finish watching all of saw but I was eating my lunch and drinking milkshake and I didn't want to see a pink cheese sandwich come up haha. I got up to the part where the little girl has gone to her mummy coz there is a man in her room. Will watch the rest later I promise!
Okay this has two songs in this chapter, just to make it longer and closer to the end. The second song is a total dream sequence which I have been looking forward to writing for a long time... dunno why coz its gunna be really hard but it only took half an hour to write the first one so I will do my best :)
Disclaimer: If I could own anything in this world it would be the victorious cast (OK you caught me, I'm thinking of Ariana) I would not own victorious or Sweeney Todd.
'Mrs. Valentine's world famous meat pies! Grand re-opening! Tonight! On Fleet Street. Come taste the best pies in London.'
Seeing the poster, people talked excitedly as they made their way to the now, full, pie shop. The young, dark boy stood outside the door attracting customers with a familiar tune with new words.
"Ladies and gentlemen,
may I have your attention, please?
Are your nostrils aquiver and tingling as well
at that delicate, luscious ambrosial smell?
Yes they are, I can tell.
Well, ladies and gentlemen,
that aroma enriching the breeze
is like nothing compared to its succulent source,
as the gourmets among you will tell you, of course.
Ladies and gentlemen,
you can't imagine the rapture in store
just inside of this door!"
André followed a young couple into the store and closed the door behind him. He weaved through eating customers to get to the outside garden at the bottom of Sweeney's stairs.
"There you'll sample,
Mrs. Valentines meat pies,
savory and sweet pies,
As you'll see.
You who eat pies,
Mrs. Valentine's meat pies,
conjure up the treat pies,
used to be"
A few moments later the owner of the shop walks out of the door to the garden with a plate of pies in her hand, joining in with André's song. (Mrs. V will be in italics. André will be in bold.)
"André."
"Coming."
"Ale there."
"Right, ma'am."
"Quick, now."
She walks to customers giving them another 'meat' pie while singing a happy song to the hungry people.
"Nice to see you, dearie,
how have you been keeping?
Cor, me bones is weary,
André, one for the gentleman.
Hear the birdies cheeping,
helps to keep it cheery."
The beggar woman approaches the shop attempting to get any scraps from left plates. Mrs. Valentine notices her and panics for a half second.
"André, throw the old woman out!"
The young boy quickly runs to the scruffy woman and wafts his towel in her direction, ushering her away.
"What's my secret?
Frankly, dear, forgive my candor.
Family secret,
all to do with herbs.
Things like being,
careful with your coriander,
that's what makes the gravy grander."
Todd stands at the top of the stairs, watching the street hungrily. As, below, Mrs. Valentine smiles to another customer.
"Eat them slow and
feel the crust, how thin I (she)rolled it.
Eat them slow, 'cos,
every one's a prize!
Eat them slow, 'cos,
that's the lot and now we've sold it!"
She hangs up a "Sold Out" sign.
"Come again tomorrow."
A tall man walks part her and up the stairs to be greeted happily by Mr. Todd.
"Hold it,
bless my eyes.
Fresh supplies."
The small woman turns back to her customers,
"How about it, dearie?
Be here in a twinkling.
Just confirms me theory.
André
God watches over us."
Sweeney is still standing at the top of the stairs. He smiles secretly to Mrs. Valentine as he ushers the man in.
"Didn't have an inkling,
positively eerie.
André, throw the old woman out!"
She almost shouts the last line as she points to the beggar woman who has entered the shop once again. The child pushes her out of the door angrily and slams the door in her face.
Sweeney and Mrs. Valentine are sat on a picnic blanket on a field of grass, André is stood a few feet away from them trying to keep a kite in the air. Mr. Todd is almost unresponsive as he listens to the red haired woman speak, "...still gotta keep an eye on household expenditure. Which isn't to say we couldn't get some nice taxidermy animals... bring a touch of gentility to the place. You know, a boar's head or two."
She glances at the Mr. Todd who is staring at the grass in front of him.
"Mr. T? You listening to me?"
"Of course." His voice monotone and he does not look up from his gaze.
"Then what did I just say?"
"There must be a way to the Judge." Sweeney whispers in a harsh tone.
"Judge. Always harping on the bloody old Judge. We got a nice respectable business now, money coming in regular-like. And since we're careful to pick and choose... strangers, people who won't be missed... who's going to catch on?"
No response from Mr. Todd. She leans across and pecks him on the cheek.
"Ooh, Mr. Todd
(Kisses him again)
I'm so happy,
(Again)
I could,
(Again)
eat you up, I really could.
You know what I'd like to do, Mr. Todd?
(Kisses him)
What I dream?
(Again)
If the business stays as good,
Where I'd really like to go?
(No response)
In a year or so,
(No response)
Don't you want to know?"
Sweeney still hasn't looked up from the blades of grass in front of him,"Of course."
"Do you really want to know?"
Mr. Todd forces a pained smile, "Yes, I do."
Mrs. Valentine sits back and looks at the sky to begin her fantasy as her song continues. The pair are sat on a blanket on the beach with the young boy in front of them throwing a ball in the air and catching it
"By the sea, Mr. Todd,
that's the life I covet.
By the sea, Mr. Todd,
oh, I know you'd love it.
You and me, Mr. T,
we could be alone,
in a house wot we'd almost own.
Down by the sea."
Sweeney is becoming increasing annoyed by the woman sat next to him but has no choice but to agree,"Anything you say."
"Wouldn't that be smashing?"
The scene changes to a small house on the beach, André sat on the porch steps as Sweeney and Mrs. V are sat in a love seat drinking tea.
"Think how snug it'll be,
underneath our flannel.
When it's just you and me,
and the English Channel."
The woman walks into a colourful dining room full of people sat around a table with Mr. Todd still looking miserable as ever sat in his place next the cheery people. In her hands is a plate full of colourful buns and scones, no pies, a smile plastered in her face.
"In our cozy retreat,
kept all neat and tidy,
we'll have chums over every Friday.
By the sea..."
Now walking across a pier in posh outfits they stop to look out to the blue sea.
"Don't you love the weather,
By the sea?
We'll grow old together
By the seaside,
hoo, hoo.
By the beautiful sea.
It'll be so quiet,
that who'll come by it,
except a seagull?
Hoo, hoo.
We shouldn't try it,
though, till it's legal,
for two-hoo."
Mrs. Valentine stands at the alter next to Mr. Todd as a vicar is making her say her vows,
"But a seaside wedding,
could be devised.
Me rumpled bedding ,
legitimized.
They exchange vows and kiss.
"Me eyelids'll flutter,
I'll turn into butter,
he moment I mutter
"I do-hoo!" "
The religious man in front of them turns to Sweeney and speaks, "Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" Mr. Todd looks at the man and nods quickly, the vicar closes the bible and lifts his head up high, "You may kiss your bride."
The couple turn to look at each other, the woman smiles and leans in whereas he awkwardly leans his head forward and gives her a slight peck on the lips.
"Down by the sea.
Married nice and proper.
By the sea,
Bring along your chopper,
To the seaside,
hoo hoo.
By the beautiful sea."
Mrs. Valentine slowly comes back to reality where she is sat on a dirty old blanket on the grass, her arms affectionately around the the man and boy sat beside her.
Okay I'm done for today. Only three or four chapters left I think :'( I'm gunna miss writing this story.
Let me know what story you want after this apart from secrets (renamed 'Our secret') which I will be continuing after this is over. I have four possibilities for stories but will only do two. The choices are:
Annie.
Greece.
Friends.
Little shop of horrors.
Please review and let me know what you want :) thanks!
~~Ariana Fan XD (Gertrude)
xoxo