I want to put a warning before the chapter, this chapter might be more than the rating of this...idk if it is but i just want to be careful since shezap will get more brutal as time goes on. or so those are my expectations until the final episodes.
so WARNING! might be more than you can chew, reader discretion.
If you'd told Guy that his next performance would end up being postponed due to vandalism, he would have laughed and dismissed it. He was SheZow after all and thus he had an amazing fanbase, barely anyone dared say something wrong or even go to those extremes on the idol. However he was proven wrong as he stepped into the studio the next day.
"Holy SheZow," he said watching as lines of workers rushed to clean the mess of spray paint and whatever the heck was the oddly glowing goo thing that covered the walls.
"Tell me about it," said Boxter reaching his son's side. "I'm going to have to stay longer today; we have our work cut out for us."
"No kidding," said Guy watching the entire display.
Equipment was painted or thrashed. Cables made into jumbles, twisted and cut in different areas to reveal the insides. Walls were spray painted with giant profanities in each section. Lines of glowing goo dropped from the ceiling and coated the floor making it a nightmare for anyone to easily walk on the floor. In short, the entire place was a pure she-saster zone.
"Boxter," said Wackerman joining his partner. "Shela wants no one near the SheZow trailer."
Boxter sighed, "SheCow and her finicky ways."
Wackerman shrugged, "She said 'no one step in the near vicinity for the next few hours. If you do have to come someone better be dying or something be on fire."
Boxter rolled his eyes, "Sounds like Shela, anyway Guy, Kelly…Maz, stay in the safe room until I get back. I'll give you some money so you can have take out but in the meantime stay in there. It's the only place that wasn't trashed."
"Nope, it was destroyed too," said a worker passing the security. "We just cleaned it earlier than anything else and use it as a break room until noon."
Boxter sighed, "This is going to be a long day."
"Tell me about it," whispered Guy.
"Well let's go to the safe room and get started on our homework," said Kelly. "Come on."
However that wasn't where they were headed. Ignoring their father's words, the twins and Maz made their way to the opposite side and toward SheZow's trailer. Once near the area they quickly rushed inside the trailer without being noticed.
Closing the door behind them the trio stayed petrified in awe at the insides of the trailer. The insides were an entire different concept from outside. The trailer was trashed the same but most of SheZow's belongings remained intact. The rest of the place seemed entirely destroyed. Pieces of mirror, strings of clothes and glitter coated the entire exposed floor, since not even the rug had lived the consequences of vandalism.
The most concerning thing in the entire room wasn't the destroyed belongings or the damaged caused to the room, the most concerning thing was the green glowing letters on the closet wall. Painted across the entire wall the words, Hope you liked your present Guy.
The trio froze at the words, eyes wide, mouths agape.
"You saw it right?" said Shela calmly as she turned to the trio.
"What do you mean you saw it?" yelled Kelly. "It's plastered all over the wall!"
Shela sighed as Guy stepped forward and ran a hand along the green glowing lines. His mind worked slowly on the meaning of each and every word over and over again. Behind him Maz gently placed his hand on his best friend's shoulder.
"Dude you're okay?"
Guy didn't reply, instead his gaze turned to his hand where the modifier ring is placed.
"How did…"
"Don't worry Guy," interrupted the pink haired lady. "We'll find out who knows your secret. We have lawyers, we can easily shut any one."
Guy shook his head, "But they still know."
"Money keeps mouth shuts more often than you know," said Shela quite sternly.
Guy's gaze turned downward, still not fully convinced about her statement. However Shela clasped her hands together snapping everyone present to her attention.
"Well enough of the sad faces," she said cheerfully. "For now we have to worry about inventory and the total in damages before we continue, meaning…"
"We have to clean up?" said Maz cautiously.
"Exactly," said the manager handling them a bucket with a sponge.
"Where's yours Shela?" asked Maz turning his gaze from his bucket to the manager at the same time he heard a door slam shut.
The trio looked at each other and then at the goo covered walls and destroyed floor. Apparently Boxter wasn't the only one with a tight day.
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Luckily everyone finished around the same time and the long time working got Guy's mind off things for a little while which came as a relief to the boy's older sister. After all the cleaning Shela surprised them with pizza and they all ate as the older woman took inventory. The atmosphere certainly was quite lively and relaxed as the teens ate and joked and once Shela joined them again the atmosphere change to anticipation.
The older woman took a slice of plain cheese pizza and easily took a huge piece in her mouth.
"Well?" asked Kelly.
However Shela didn't respond until she had swallowed her piece, "Well, the event might have to wait longer. Most of the destroyed property was really old outfits and things that I didn't even remember we had. However I do find it odd that they only took down those things, nothing more recent…"
Kelly seemed lost in thought for a second, "Perhaps they weren't here to harm Guy."
"You're right they came to frighten me and show off they knew who I am," said Guy angrily biting his slice.
Kelly frowned, "It certainly seems like that…but they didn't hurt your things…they hurt…"
"The previous SheZow's things," finished Maz, recognition dawning on his eyes.
Shela's eyes widen at the statement, however Guy had other ideas.
"She must have been a blast to be near of, if someone came to do that to her," said Guy.
"However that person needed to know that SheZow changed several weeks back," said Kelly. "That's how they know who you are."
"Wouldn't they also have to see the security camera footage?" asked Maz with his mouth full.
"Who has that kind of knowledge?" Kelly asked Shela.
Shela seemed taken back, "I don't…the only people that do know are right here in this room."
Kelly shook her head, "There has to be something that tells us who knows."
"Shela what can you tell us about the previous SheZow?" quickly questioned Guy.
Shela seemed hesitant to comply, but the gaze of the teens made her sigh, "Fine, just her traits. Well…she may have been popular but not with the crew. She had talent and she knew it since very young. Things may have not turned out how she wished them though. She constantly complained about her work and was very bossy to the staff. Remember that little stunt you pulled with the thieves? She would have never done that. She was all for her and that was it. She had her moments, but mainly the crew called her SheCow for that reason."
"That's all? She was a horrible person?" asked Kelly.
Shela shrugged, "She was raised to know she had talent, and she was treated as such before she even got managed by me. I only ever truly met her after I was introduced to her."
"Who introduced her to you?" asked Kelly.
Shela thought for a second before replying, "Her mother got in contact with me when she was five. We discussed what the best track to put her in was and after a long conversation we molded her into the idol she is…was."
"What made her take that break?" asked Maz frowning. "If she was 'molded' to be the perfect idol why did she suddenly disappeared?"
Shela shook her head, "She just came up to me once and demanded some time off. That sometime ended up being six months in which SheZow lost reputation. It was the longest break she ever taken up to that point. It made the press go wild with speculation and fans began to drift away. However I am glad that some more devoted fans kept the fire going."
Kelly blushed and turned to her half eaten pizza.
"Thank you Kelly," said Shela reaching towards her. "Without people like you none of us would have a job at this moment. You saved lives Kelly."
Kelly didn't raise her face to meet Shela. The older woman smiled and enjoyed another piece of her pizza.
"What was her name?" said Guy. "Maybe we can figure something…"
"No!" nearly yelled Shela. The trio turned to her eyes wide. "I won't tell you."
Guy frowned, "Why not?"
Shela shook her head, "If I'm keeping your identity I'll also keep hers. It's not something I'll give willingly."
Shela stood and turned, "I'll need some measurements for new clothes. I'll take care of everything else. For now just get back to the safe room…I'll call Boxter to meet you there."
With that she left the trio. The teens watched the retreating figure of the older woman until it disappeared. They then turned to each other and lean into each other.
"Think Shela was being evasive?" whispered Kelly.
"Too evasive," said Maz leaning towards Kelly.
"Guy, what do you think?" she asked her twin. However the smaller Hamdon was still staring the point where his boss had left. "Guy."
Kelly said shaking him to grab his attention. It worked as Guy quickly blinked and turned to the duo.
"Huh?"
Kelly sighed, "Never mind. Let's head back before dad gets there."
The boys stood and followed Kelly back to the safe room.
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The next day Guy felt like he was being watched. He had arrived to school when the feeling centered on him and he hadn't been able to shake it off since, in fact the feeling only intensified as the day drove on. He constantly glanced behind him making his friend and his sister question him constantly. However he simply dismissed them and walked off.
Kelly and Maz had to keep a very close eye on Guy if they wanted to figure out what was wrong with him, but with the constant dismiss of questions and indifferent shrugs it was hard. It was even worse when Guy simply walked off not showing his expression and he did that constantly.
By the end of the school day, Kelly and Maz were just as paranoid as Guy. Turning whenever one of them saw Guy's gaze turn in a specific direction, following the teen as he reached one class to the other, even spying on him as he did mundane tasks due to his lack of effort in class, and nothing paid off. They were just as clueless as when they started their quest. Well all of them except Guy.
At the end of the day he got a text on his phone. Kelly had left to head home early due to some previous engagement and Maz had to run back home. It was then –in his vulnerable state- that the text arrived at his phone.
How's the day been SheZow? It read.
Guy's eyes widen at the sudden text and he quickly got to reply.
Who are you? Why do you think I'm SheZow?
It didn't take long for his phone to ring once more, but not with a text. Guy stared at the phone number as it glowed on the screen on his phone before slowly raising his finger to meet the send button.
"Hello," he said trying to control his nervousness.
Liked my little present? Said the person over the phone.
"Who are you?"
Tsk-tsk- tsk, impatient aren't we?
"Then answer something."
Where's the fun in that? Tell you what, I'll be a good girl and all IF you do me a little favor SheZow.
"I'm not…"
Yeah, yeah, but you picture the parade the media would have if they discover SheZow was a dude the entire time?
"And you know the backlash I'd get?"
Not denying it finally. Cackles. I thought it take longer to break you.
"What's the point? If you'd wanted you could have given this information to the media and get the privilege…but you haven't. What do you want?"
Oh…perceptive…I like it. Anyway, I'm here to offer you a gig.
"That's all?"
…More or less. You see, I have a special event tonight in my little club and I want to see you there SheZow.
Guy raised an eyebrow, "You want me there?"
Tsk-tsk didn't you hear me? I want SheZow tonight, to show up at my gig in Club Chaos.
"Why?"
That's for me to know and for you to find out. I also only want SheZow there. That means no sister, no best friend…no Shela. Just you and your little pink skirt. I have a wardrobe selection and I want you to keep me company.
"I thought that was an unspoken rule," said Guy. "Don't share wardrobe with someone else."
Details, details, Besides I want you to be my twin tonight. We could share secrets and all that.
"I'm out of secrets," mocked Guy.
Well then we'll see what we can do. As I was saying this is what you have to wear, jean skirt and jacket, long boots, have your hair down, wear an under tank top and keep the jacket open so the tank is visible. I should add gloves? You have fingerless gloves? What am I saying, of course you do. Get those and meet me at Club Chaos at eight in the night sharp. If you're not there more than your secret will be out Guy Eli Hamdon or you prefer…SheZow? Anyway smell ya later tuts.
Guy stayed with the phone on his ear for a few more minutes before he slowly removed the device.
The feeling of being watched increase tenfold and Guy immediately turned only to meet a poster for an event that same night at Club Chaos. Guy took the poster down and stared at the piece of paper. There was only one name that took most of the paper, that name was SheZap. But the poster showed no picture of the singer. Guy folded the paper and shoved it on his pants before turning to walk home.
From the shadows a figure watched him look both side of the streets and crossing them. The poster gave just enough away that Guy wouldn't have problem finding Club Chaos and giving hints of what she wanted.
Quickly she pressed a number and pressed send while taking the phone to her ear. It only took a ring before the other person replied.
"Roger here, who's speaking?"
SheZap grinned, "Get everything ready, I got our special guest arriving tonight."
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When SheZow arrived at the club she was greeted by two massive bouncers that stepped in the way. However the bouncers were shoved aside and the idol was gestured inside Club Chaos by a tall burly man with a thick mustache.
If the outsides weren't inviting with the small alleyway space and giant neon sign with the letters Club Chaos, then the insides were even less inviting. A thick crowd of people formed quite the impenetrable wall, making it nearly impossible to move around. The man leading SheZow, however, knew exactly where to move to dodge the crowd of lined teens and adults that jumped and shook to some invisible tune. Some discussed loudly on tonight's performance and how they were super excited over it.
SheZow was drowned on sweat and heat. The light show in display was not helping her at all. The mascara kept piling on her eyes and she had to constantly blink it away only to be blinded by light. That's when she heard some guitar music burst through the loud speakers on the edges of the establishment and corners of a make shift stage. The crowd grew wild once more and began jumping and bumping into each other as the drums, loud guitar and screams blasted through the speakers and into her ears. At least until she was gestured inside a hall and the music died down.
The set up wasn't that big of a deal for the idol. She'd seen it before a million times, never in such a small hall though. However the leading man didn't waver and continued to bring SheZow over to a room labeled SheZap and quickly both went inside.
"Your visitor," said the man. "You're on in ten."
A dismissive hand accompanied the man's statement, "Yeah Roger and out."
The man –Roger- rolled his eyes and walked out shutting the door behind him.
SheZow then turned to meet her 'sister' for the night but she was currently facing away from SheZow and into a hand mirror applying a thick layer of lipstick. Once done she –visibly- hid her lipstick and swirled in her chair to meet eyes with SheZow.
SheZow's eyes couldn't believe what she witnessed as she stared at the figure in the chair. She looked, exactly like her. They were some visible changes her color scheme which seemed to involve lots of black and green, her beauty mark on the cheek -which SheZow faked-, and the fact that she was obviously older than SheZow.
"Shut the front door," whispered SheZow to herself, inciting a laugh from the older teen.
"You're funny Guy," she said standing and walking up to the younger version of herself. "I see you followed my advice. Nice choice by the way."
SheZow visibly swallowed as she stared into the green eyes of her older counterpart.
"What?"
SheZap stretched her hand, "SheZap, but you can call me Agnes."
Shezow blinked, "Agnes?"
SheZap nodded, "That's my name. It's only fair that we know both our secrets."
"Only Agnes?"
SheZap smiled, "Agnes Monroe."
A loud knock came from the door, "SheZap! You and SheZow are up in five!"
"Roger that," said SheZap eyeing the door before turning to SheZow. "Ready to hit the roof girl?"
SheZow frowned, "What?"
"I brought you here so we could sing together silly," said SheZap with a small smile on her black lips. "It may not be pop, but I'm sure you can survive."
SheZow wearily nodded and followed SheZap out of the room. As she followed the older version of herself, SheZow saw glares directed her way constantly. Scoffs in disgusted resonated through her ears even if the surrounding noise was louder. But her nervousness became full blown curiosity and why would SheZap even bring her along to this club when no one visibly liked SheZow?
"Okay," said SheZap turning drastically towards SheZow. "Here's how this is going to work. You'll be in stage with me and the band…and you can do chorus with the boys."
"You brought me here, to make chorus for you?"
SheZap shrugged, "It's a work in progress, there's not much dancing here so I had to think of something. Do you play?"
SheZow raised an eyebrow as SheZap repeated the question with more details.
"Do you play any instruments?"
SheZow reluctantly nodded.
"Great, what do you play?"
"Guitar," said SheZow.
"Oh you can help me play then," said SheZap picking up a guitar and handing it to the idol. "This should do the trick. Now let's go."
SheZow then was pulled into the stage by SheZap. She was released the idol watched the sea of people she had walked through and wondered, how had she even managed it. The crowd covered every part of the small space the club had to offer. People with all hair colors, and styles jumped at the sight of SheZap and pushed themselves for a better view. SheZap breathed in the adoration of the crowd as their voices yelled for her attention.
Slowly she walked to the center of the stage where her microphone awaited her.
"Hello Club Chaos!" screamed SheZap. "I'd like to welcome all of you tonight's epic performance. Joining our family tonight is none other than the she-tastic SheZow."
Boos accompanied the statement. But SheZap quickly got to calm the crowd down.
"Now, now I know we aren't into the whole…pink charade."
Screams in agreement joined her statement, and SheZap was quick to settle them again.
"But she's our special guest so why don't we…give her a proper greeting."
And excited crowd joined SheZap as she grinned. Snickers escaped the crowd as if sharing something that only they were aware off. SheZow swallowed thick watching as their eyes moved from SheZap to her with predatory intentions. However in the sea of faces SheZow's eyes widen. There in the middle of it all were Shela, Kelly and Maz starring at her on stage, just as confused as she felt.
"What did…" started SheZow, but was quieted as SheZap turned, the wicked smile perfectly placed on her lips.
"Oh tuts," said SheZap. "We're just getting started."
The noise of drumsticks colliding cut through the silence that SheZow felt inside, instantly making her aware of her presence up the stage. SheZap's smile grew the grip on her microphone intensified.
Hey kid! (Hey kid!)
Do I have your attention?
I know the way,
you've been living.
(Life so reckless,
Tragedy endless.)
Welcome to the family.
Hey!
There's something missing.
Only time will alter your vision.
(Never ending question,
Lethal injection.)
Welcome to the family.
SheZap gestured at SheZow with her full hand, her grin still on her lips. SheZow's grip on her guitar fumbled a little, her eyes darting from SheZap back to her sister, manager, and best friend. Shezap raised an eyebrow and picked SheZow's chin, squeezing and turning her head to where her eyes were wondering.
Not long ago,
You found the answers were so crystal clear.
Within a day,
you find yourself living in constant fear.
SheZap turned dramatically SheZow's head so they were meeting eyes once more
Can you look at yourself now?
Can you look at yourself?
You. Can't. Win. This. Fight!
SheZap pushed SheZow away and turned to her adoring crowd. The crowd jumped collided in a frantic sea of excitement.
And in a way there seems there's no one to call.
When your thoughts,
are so numb
and your feelings insecure.
We all have emptiness inside.
We all have answers to find.
The crowd joined the lyrics for the next verse. All of them excited to see the shaking idol as their idol showed who was the true power house.
But you can't win this fight!
SheZow dropped the guitar in her hands making SheZap's eye shine with wickedness in the process.
Hey kid! (Hey kid)
I have a question.
What's with the violent aggression?
(Details blurry,
lost him too early)
Welcome to the family.
Laughter filled the club as they watched SheZow struggle to even stand.
Hey!
Why won't you listen?
Can't help the people you're missing?
(It's been done,
a casualty re-run.)
Welcome to the family.
It was then that SheZap's gaze utterly and completely lost interest in SheZow, firmly focusing on the crowd.
I try and help you
with the things that can't be justified.
I need to warn you that,
there is no way to rationalize.
So have you figured it out now?
So have you figured it out?!
You can't win this fight.
And in a way there seems there's no one to call.
When our thoughts,
are so numb
and our feelings insecure.
We all have emptiness inside.
We all have answers to find.
But you can't win this fight.
The lights went out on the club, the only noise provided by the sudden awes of the crowd before silence. It didn't last long as a spot light fell on the drummer who began playing a powerful solo. Not a single sound was heard as he played.
Suddenly the entire club filled with blinding white lights. Glitter fell from the ceiling engulfing the area in pink shards. SheZow's eyes widen as the crowd…cheered? SheZow watched as the crowd turned to face another stage at the opposite end. On it, was…SheZow? No wait. It was SheZap dressed as SheZow, same attire head to toe with the same color scheme and everything. In her hands a shinny pink and white guitar that reflected the lights blinding the idol.
SheZap's hands began to shred on the guitar while keeping her gaze locked on SheZow. SheZow on the other hand began eyed SheZap while she played, her mind processing what she was witnessing. SheZap looked exactly like her. She was around Tara's age. She knew his identity…and identity that could have easily fooled anyone unless…and when she began singing again SheZow could easily make out the voice he had hear a million times on his sister's room.
I see,
you're a king who's been de-throned.
Cast in a world,
you've never known.
Stand down,
Place your weapons by your side.
It's our war,
in the end we'll surely lose but that's alright.
SheZap threw her guitar away allowing it to crash somewhere completely forgotten. She moved with the grace that only rivaled SheZow herself and how could she not, she had been the idol once.
So have you figured it out now?
So have you figured it out?!
Oh Guy had figured it out. This wasn't a threat because also her fame was on the line. This was to proof that she was superior to Guy in every way and no matter what he did he would always be behind. He was second best.
Standing on shaky feet he glared at the rock star that was using HIS choreography while singing. He wasn't going down without a fight even if he was already defeated. Instead he got down of the stage and rushed to where Shela and the rest were. He needed to get out of there.
And in a way there seems there's no one to call.
When your thoughts,
are so numb
and your feelings insecure.
He reached their side and quickly grabbed Shela's arms and pulled.
"This way!"
We all have emptiness inside.
We all have answers to find.
He quickly made his way to the door and gestured them all out. Once everyone was out he turned back and saw SheZap's winning grin. He snarled her way and closed the door with a slam behind him.
But
You
Can't
Win
This
Fight!
SheZap's winning cackles ran through Club Chaos engulfing the place with her dark laughter. Meanwhile SheZow and her companions ran out of that place and into the cold night.
Did i say every two weeks? Oops...oh well some...shit happened and i guess that's life...anyway i hope you liked it. Song is Welcome to the Family By Average Sevenfold.
I gotta say i love SheZap and i even loved this. i hope you guys do too and like the whole thing i've done with SheZap.
I didn't put a small glimpse of next chapter because...i don't think it needs it.
Coming up next: S.I.C.K Day
