"One, two, three, four, and one, two, three, four; come on you can do this," said Shela from her position on a single chair as she drank a cold strawberry smoothie.
In front of her, Guy winced as he tried to maintain his balance in his high heels while going through a normal SheZow dance routine. Last time it didn't feel this hard, however he hadn't been trying to impress anyone. He just wanted to get everything done and that was it, he had no idea how he ended up taking lessons by the pink haired woman.
"Hop to it Guy, we have to be home by six," said his sister from next to Shela. She was also drinking a smoothie.
"Very funny as if this was the easiest thing to do, ever," said Guy as he tried to give a step without falling on his bum or face.
"Aw come on dude it's not that bad," said Maz from next to Guy, half an hour ago he had dropped and took his heels off.
"You just say it because you already took your shoes off," yelled Guy. "Why are you even here? Why am I here?"
Shela lowered her pink sunglasses, "I haven't found a replacement for you. And well remember after the concert?"
Guy sighed, "Yeah, I remember."
Guy walked back stage after the concert and dropped on the pink furry couch. He groaned as his entire body ached but worst of all had to be all the face paint he had to wear. His fake eye lashes were holding by a thread and his eye liner kept making his vision blurry. But finally he had done what he came to do and now he could head back home.
"You were she-mazing," said Shela entering the room. "I mean, better that what I expected."
Guy groaned as he heard his sister and best friend entering the room while singing SheZow's last song.
"Dude that was awesome," said Maz dropping his weight on Guy. "It's incon-she-vible."
"Don't listen to him Guy you were she-mazing," said Kelly also dropping her weight on Guy.
Guy groaned even more and wiggled a little to try and shake them off, it didn't work.
"I say I am amazed and the crowd left pleased which is enough for me," said Shela walking over to the mirror.
"G.o. b…use," Guy's muffled voice came from the couch. He turned his face to look at Shela and not be muffled anymore. "Good because I'm never doing that again…Ever."
Shela nodded, "Understandable, now." She turned to Guy an extended hand and a small paper square on her hand. "This is for your services…SheZow."
Guy frowned and got the paper, his eyes grew wide, "Are you serious?"
Shela frowned, "Yes. You did helped in the event and did everything SheZow was supposed to do, that's your share."
Guy let the check fall and Kelly picked it up, "Oh my goddess."
"Well that kind of money is good enough motivation for anyone," said Guy fighting with his stance.
"If you're planning on taking over as SheZow," said Shela. "You have to know her moves and everything. That includes her choreography."
Guy grumbled, "Fine, from the top once more then."
Shela moved a little and set up her, one of a kind SheZow music player, and the music blared on once more.
~S~
Guy, Kelly and Maz arrived to the Hamdon household late that evening. Guy couldn't feel his legs as he walked through the door and into the old house his father had gotten from their mother's relative a long time ago. The smell of pizza filled the noses of the children; however Guy sighed as he couldn't have any of those foods.
"Hey kids," appeared officer Hamdon from the bathroom door. "Dinner is served."
"Pizza again dad?" asked Kelly moving to separate her dinner.
"I can't cook, you guys know that," said Boxter appearing now fully clothes with a white shirt and pajama pants.
"Don't we have anything else to eat dad," asked Guy. "An…apple of something."
"Guy, eat a pizza slice," said Boxter. "It's not good for a growing boy to skip dinner...or any meal."
Guy sighed and took a pizza slice with him. Kelly watched her brother eat and walk towards his room, every step he took making him cringe.
Boxter frowned, "Is everything okay Guy?"
"Everything is fine dad," was the reply of the twelve year old.
Boxter turned to Kelly and she shrugged, "I know as much as you do dad."
Boxter shrugged and walked to his room.
At the same time across the city, a young boy was watching his computer screen. His blue eyes stared at the screen as he watched his Idol on the screen, those curves, those eyes, that voice. Timmy Burrstein's eyes couldn't keep away from his idol as she danced in the stage.
"Aw SheZow," he sighed. "If you only knew…"
"Timmy time for bed," screamed his mother from the first floor of their house.
Timmy rolled his eyes and screamed back at her, "Not now Mom, I'm working."
"That better be homework then," she screamed back.
Timmy snickered, "It's homework all right."
His computer screen showing the next mayor SheZow event, "Soon enough."
~S~
Guy sat on his trailer as Shela worked on his make-up. The first event in a month since SheZow's come back and Guy couldn't help the thick knot that formed on his throat.
"You okay sweetheart?" asked Shela taking out SheZow's fake eye lashes.
Guy stared down at his gloved hands and raised his head as indicated, "I'm scared. These people know SheZow and I don't know her that well."
"That's why we worked with the headset," mentioned Kelly walking towards him. "Remember the earpiece that goes in your ears."
"You mean the earrings that I had to do holes on my ears to get?" nearly yelled Guy.
"Those same ones," mentioned Kelly.
"Dude just chill," said Maz from the couch. "It's just an interview and we'll be giving you the answers."
Guy froze, "It'll be like a test…"
Maz nodded, "I guess you can say that."
Guy gripped his wig and mumbled, "I'm no good at test I don't know the answers to."
"Dude you aren't good at test you do know the answers to," said Maz casually.
Guy gestured at the mirror signaling Maz, "See Shela, I can't do this."
Shela lowered Guy to his seat and gestured for him to close his eyes, "You'll do fine Guy."
Guy closed his eyes and waited for Shela to finish his lashes before opening his eyes and mouth once more, "What if dad figures I'm doing this?"
Kelly walked over to her brother and placed her hands on his shoulders, "It'll be alright. I told dad we'll be out until late, that way we can get this interview in time for at least one more rehearsal before heading home."
"You'd be doing an amazing progress," said Shela. "Almost as if you did this in a past life."
Guy mocked her but sighed, "I hope this ends fast."
"Why so cautious now?" asked Kelly. "You looked so confident last time."
Guy groaned and bit his lip, "Do you have to remind me?"
"Well she's right," said Maz walking to a television in the corner and turning it on. Instantly the image of SheZow sprung to life as Guy danced and sang as the idol. Though his movements were stiff he had enough charm to fill the void of his lack of dancing skill on heels.
Guy had to wonder what he had been thinking that time to actually do that little number without dying of embarrassment. Actually he hadn't thought, he just went out and did it with the promise that his sister and best friend got found and his dad didn't strangle him to death. Pretty solid motive if you asked Guy, now on the other hand he had no motive other than he had to be SheZow.
"Just don't think about it much," said Shela turning Guy's face to her. She was quick to start concealing any imperfection on Guy's skin. "Just go there and do what you did last time."
"I can't…do what I did last time," said Guy keeping his mouth as closed as possible. "Last time I had my dad's knife under my neck, now I just have to dress like a girl for no reason."
Shela stopped searching for the make-up in the vanity and turned to Guy, "That's all."
Guy lowered his gaze, "I just…this feels silly."
Shela exhaled, "Then perhaps I can get my ring back."
Guy removed his short glove to reveal the pink ring on his finger. He'd tried everything to get it off and nothing, like a cruel twist of fate.
"I can't get it off," he said putting his glove back on and reaching for the next item of make-up.
Shela watched him work with the base and did quite the job with it. She stopped his hand from doing further work and made him turn to her.
"I know this is hard Guy," she told him. "But remember what you told me on the day of the concert…do you remember?"
Guy nodded, "That the money could help my dad."
"Then you aren't doing this just to help me," said Shela. "You're also working for Kelly and perhaps Maz, because with your income you could afford who knows how many things, but you'd also be helping your father. He's the main reason you agreed when I offered you this job for real."
Guy sighed.
"Isn't he?" Shela asked, to which Guy nodded. "Then why should this time be any different? Why does the world care about what you wear?"
"It's odd I guess," said Guy leaning down on the vanity.
Shela shook her head and gestured Guy to close his eye, "It happens to the best of us, but it's not like you're doing this for bad reasons. Remember this is for your father and your sister and I'm pretty sure you'll prevail."
"Yeah dude," said Maz appearing from behind Guy.
Kelly placed her hand atop of her brothers and Guy watched both of them from the mirror.
A knock came from the door disrupting the scene, "SheZow enters in two minutes."
Shela was quick to put the rest of the make-up on SheZow and then stepped back. Guy turned around and stood, "How do I look?"
The trio nodded to the boy as he turned around to sigh at his reflection. The dress he wore had a different texture than the set last time, being mostly made of lace and sequins. Under it he had pink leggings and those gogo boots that were comfortable enough to not trip like he did. A small jacket adorned his shoulders, clasped in the middle by the SheZow insignia.
"I look…she-nomenal?"
Shela smiled.
~S~
"And now for our main event," said Kelly gesturing to the crowd that had arrived to receive their idol. "Here she is the one, the only, the…"
"Dude relax, otherwise your make-up will run," said Maz.
"I can't do it Maz," said Guy, his eyes wide and his body stiff. "I don't know these questions, I think I'm having a panic attack."
"No, you aren't. Now relax, turn on the earpiece and shower in praise," said Maz pushing SheZow to the stage as she didn't look ready to leave yet.
SheZow walked and waved slowly at the crowd, her eyes scanning every inch of the crowd and feeling her body release enough sweat to fill the entire ocean…twice. She took her place in the stand where the interview was to take place and watched the rows and rows of people. She swallowed thick but stood watching the crowd.
"Question will begin," said Kelly staring at SheZow. She nodded slightly and SheZow swallowed once more. "Now."
"SheZow what took you so long to make a comeback?"
SheZow's eyes widen, starting off with the good questions.
SheZow then waited for the answers for the answer to come to her, but it didn't. As seconds passed and she didn't hear Shela or anything on his ear. SheZow slowly started to freak out, then feel annoyed, I pierced my ears for nothing she said in her mind.
Kelly focused on the distressed SheZow and carefully moved her hand to her face, cheeks and finally her ears. SheZow followed her movement and noticed how Kelly pinched her ears. Imitating her, SheZow leaned on the stand and pinched her ear, she heard a small beep and soon Shela's voice came through the ear piece.
"Guy, Guy can you hear me? Why aren't you giving the answer I told you? Oh I see, repeat after me…"
And so the interview was of. Fans asked SheZow delivered her answers. Once Guy got into the notion of the interview he relaxed visibly. Kelly watched as SheZow answered never wavering about her reply after a while she even got jokes in and interacted more openly with the fans. Kelly smiled up at SheZow with more questions answered.
"That's all for today folks," she said to the crowd.
However as the fans moved out only one stayed behind in his seat; "SheZow," yelled a twelve year old boy with icy blue eyes and wearing a snow jacket. "I can't believe you out of all the people would decline something of your fans."
SheZow seemed taken aback but she frowned, did this kid know how an interview works?
"Listen kid," replied SheZow. "You'll just have to wait for another day."
"No! I've waited for this my entire life," he said pointing at SheZow. "I challenge you to a dance off, winner takes all."
SheZow blinked but heard gasps from the other side of the line, "Don't accept Guy."
"I have a busy schedule," said SheZow walking out.
"What? SheZow declining a challenge? Perhaps you've seen my moves and are too scared of me," said the boy crossing his arms.
"I'm not scared of any one…buster," said SheZow turning around.
"Perfect," said the boy and started walking to the stage. "People of Megadale, SheZow is going on a dance challenge…solo."
The dissipating crowd quickly gathered once more to stare at the stage. Murmurs of excitements accompanied the crowd as they stared at their idol and the boy on stage.
"SheZow against internet famous Timmy Burrstein. A battle for the ages that will decide who is the best of us," said Timmy staring at SheZow.
"Bring it on," replied SheZow.
Timmy started off simple, using the classical robot moves with simple twists that caught the attention of the viewers. His robotics movements were so perfect he never missed a beat and SheZow watched his movements with wide eyes. Something clicked almost instantly in her brain, Timmy Burrstein was an internet celebrity and ex-SheZow fan. He'd stop following her and creating his own content out of cheer amusement to replace the emptiness SheZow's retirement had left.
Timmy spun around in a swift calculated move and gestured to SheZow, "Your turn."
SheZow swallowed and remained petrified, "SheZow? SheZow? Guy? Can you hear me? Any simple move from SheZow will do to stop his charade in a second."
SheZow gave a slow nod –barely visible- and got ready. Her knees felt wobbly and unsteady, but she could do it. Slowly she willed her legs to move and give on SheZow's first number. Timmy simply chuckled as SheZow's moves came wobbly and jerky. SheZow finished her performance but Timmy could only laugh.
"What's the matter SheZow? That is not you," he said.
SheZow glared at him, she was already feeling the pain in her legs. How? She wasn't sure but everything seemed to be a great weight at the moment.
"Are you going to talk or are we going to dance?" she said allowing a laugh to escape the audience.
Timmy glared at her and pointed at her, "I'll make you one better SheCow. I'll sing and dance next. Then we'll proof that I am indeed better than you."
SheZow's eyes grew wide but a quick glance at Kelly's glare made her feel better.
"You're on," said SheZow crossing her arms and gaining her most commanding pose.
"You'll regret that," said Timmy raising his arm and snapping his fingers in the air.
Electronic music began to play from the speakers all over the place. The stadium vibrating with the noise as the crowd started to murmur about Timmy's specialty. Kelly froze as the noise reached her era knowing exactly what was going to happen, she had to warn Guy, but how could she do it when the crowd was starting to pile up greatly all around.
Timmy on the other hand started immediately with the music. His body shaping in detail letters and actions that were quite basic for SheZow and the audience. It was similar to the robots, but adding slow movements to his gestured to make it seem smoother. SheZow gave a step back unsure how to proceed.
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
"SheZow look out Timmy 'Coldfinger' Burrstein's specialty is electric music," said Shela through the head piece. "You must make a move before he has a change to take you down."
"How?" said SheZow. "I could barely keep up with him last time now what?"
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
"Just relax everything will turn out okay," said the manager. "I believe in you Guy."
"Yeah kick that dude's butt," yelled Maz before the line went dead.
"Okay let's do this," said Guy.
Guy watched as Timmy continued his unaltered routine. He must practice often to do those moves, but SheZow could take him…if she practiced for the next thousand years without stopping. SheZow swallowed hard before blinking hearing carefully the music from the speakers. Her heart accelerated knowing well the rhythm Timmy was going for. A smirk appeared on her lips as she waited patiently for the robotic movements of the kid in front of her ceased
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
L, R, L, R, STOP & DASH & UP & TALK
B, B, A, B, S(tart)
SheZow quickly took the stage extending her arms and legs to stop Timmy from further actions and catching in the process the spectators.
Let me show you my remote here,
it controls through the brain like a running gear.
Though it's of bit awkward shaped,
but that's okay, it'll play and it doesn't hurt.
Jumping back SheZow imitated Timmy's first movements without hesitation. Her movements added sort of a more robotic appeal to the entire performance instead of going for Timmy's smoother ones.
UP, SIDE, DOWN, A, B, A, B, B, A, B, A
left and then right
L, R, L, R, STOP & Dash & UP & TALK
No problem
SheZow's movements slowed down to almost nothing as she sang her next lines. Timmy frowned in confusion at this; however the smile in SheZow's face said other things as she made her way towards him.
So close you were almost gonna make it to the outside,
but there's no way I can do that.
Still it's not enough.
SheZow jumped in the air and turned to the audience. The crowd cheered to be acknowledged as SheZow sang her lines to her heart's content. SheZow had her arms flying through the air gesturing for the crowd to help her further, Boots barely keeping a grip on the ground as she jumped and hyped the crowd, voice reaching peaks she wasn't even aware she could pull off without the magic of her ring modulator. And the crowd loved it.
You ready? You're ready, SIT DOWN PLEASE, YEAH!
Let the body rely on feedback.
Just spin it and win it oh TURN IT 'ROUND, YEAH!
And now you're rockin' it just like a motor.
We're jumpin' and pumpin', DANCIN' NIGHT, YEAH!
Mashing up all remixes you'll never beat.
So shout it and scream it, SINGIN' NOW YEAH!
If only I could sing it better than a kid like you?
The crowd laughed as the music continued. SheZow backed away to her side and gestured Timmy to top her act. Timmy clenched his fist as his face twisted in anger. But it wasn't anything he couldn't pull off. Thus he took the stage like the pro he was ready to her -his idol- eat her words and finally proof her, who was truly the best in all of Megadale.
Lemme show you my remote here,
it controls through the brain like a running gear.
Sure it's a crazy thing, I won't lie,
I lost the guide to my mind, but I still get by.
UP, SIDE, DOWN, A, B, A, B, B, A, B, A
To left and then right
L, R, L, R, STOP & Dash & UP & TALK
No problem
Timmy smirked at SheZow to which she rolled her eyes but continued to watch his performance. So far so good, SheZow thought but nothing out of the ordinary in her watch. He'd pretty much had started slow and upped from there, no biggie.
Yeah I know that my face is always gonna have a smile,
[That's just how he looks]
I'm gonna bring it today.
We're going to clinch all at once!
Timmy upped his game. Following her footsteps he turned to the audience and began bouncing and singing. His movements turned for the better when he began doing turns and flips to amaze the audience; however these flips and turns caused him to lose precious momentum singing. SheZow noticed and her eyes traveled the crowd to land on Kelly who was watching in amazement at her brother. Timmy got the crowd on his side in a heartbeat and by now most of them were jumping and singing alongside the chorus. However this wasn't over yet and SheZow knew it.
You ready? You're ready, SIT DOWN PLEASE YEAH!
Lettin' the body lie on feedback.
Just spin it and win it, TURN IT AROUND YEAH!
Wait a sec it went on standby.
We're jumpin' and pumpin', DANCIN' NIGHT YEAH!
Putting out the rhythm that just fits.
So shout it and scream it oh SINGIN' NOW YEAH!
If only I could sing it better than a kid like you?
The beat died down a little but the song was far from over. Timmy turned to SheZow knowing the next lines where going to decide whoever won the match.
Love and Romance of the seven-colored samurai
the existence of claimin' everythin' and anythin'
and being petulant to problems that would leave him blind
It's awe-inspiring and excitin'
The crowd ooh and awww at Timmy, but SheZow wasn't done either. Making her presence known to the crowd she continued.
Is "not worrying" your policy?
Just one more second and my suffering will be at ease
I know the world outside is doing fine so let me be
you mustn't be like that just get a hold and let me breathe
Her voice rose high to the point where the crowd thought they might end up going deaf from the noise. However as SheZow and Timmy made eye contact they both knew this was it. Both turned to the audience and began to spin their hands and torsos in a round motion, the movements clearly dizzying to anyone with no practice. SheZow moved her arms to the ceiling as she continued to spin and stop her movements in a graceful manner taking on as she spun her entire body to face the audience and continued her routine, Timmy wasn't as lucky. He abruptly stopped and continued forward in his routine. He was clearly a little out of breath. But there was no stopping him from finishing the song, as he continued to dance with less jerky movements.
The gap was almost filled
but there's no way I can do that
Ah, there isn't much time left now
A side step and both SheZow and Timmy where back in business singing and dancing. As SheZow pulled the crowd with her energy Timmy amazed with his stamina. So far both sounded on the edge of collapse but both carried on. SheZow jumping and spinning to impress the crowd, Timmy with his gestures for the crowd to continue on and give them support. The crowd was happy to help them both as they reached the end of the song.
You ready? You're ready, SIT DOWN PLEASE YEAH!
Lettin' the body rely on feedback.
Just spin it and win it oh TURN IT AROUND YEAH!
And now you're rockin' it just like a motor/ Wait a sec it went on standby
We're jumpin' and pumpin' oh DANCIN' NIGHT YEAH!
Putting out the rhythm that just fits / Mashing up all remixes you'll never beat
So shout it and scream it oh SINGIN' NOW YEAH!
If only I could sing it better than a kid like you?
The end was a compliment of both parties. SheZow, singing the more noticeable lyrics as Timmy, followed with winded ones. Both had stopped doing any risky moves by now and just focused on the crowd more than trying to beat the other. This is what everything was right? Pleasing the crowd. Both celebrities knew it thus even if the other didn't won in the end, the audience won. That was enough to give them the final edge.
You ready? You're ready oh SIT DOWN PLEASE
[ UP UP SIDE DOW ]
Just spin it and win it oh TURN IT AROUND
[ STOP & DASH & STOP & DASH & ]
We're jumpin' and pumpin' oh DANCIN NIGHT
[ UP UP SIDE DOW ]
So shout it and scream it oh SING IN' NOW
[ STOP & DASH & ]
Timmy collapsed on his knees unable to feel his feet anymore. SheZow –for her part- gave one last jump and spin before doing her final pose and finishing the song on her own.
If only I could sing it better than a kid like you…
SheZow nearly dropped as the crowd went wild. A group of paramedics entered the stage and took Timmy away before SheZow noticed Kelly waving at her to leave the stage. SheZow waved the crowd and made her way backstage and to her trailer.
~S~
I'm seriously thinking of eliminating songs URGH it takes such a long time to pick one...but i said i was going to do it...so here it is. song featured here is Remote Control by Len and Rin Kagamine (vocaloids) what is next episode? does any one know the PROPER order of episodes cos i have them...but how they aired in Australia. I was seriously lost half way through watching them, it was when i noticed they were airing at random. I face palmed so hard...
Just checked my list...(might enter netflix to see if the episodes are still there) and Next is Makin' Bank...well this is going to be a fun portrayal xD