(The next evening)
Honey waited outside Lucy's castle all bundled up and shivering as she waited for Taffyta to show up. She arrived in a black limo with 2 death troopers and 2 KX droids.
"Did you really need them?" Honey asked
"They're my protection" said Taffyta
"There's no way Lucy's gonna let those droids into her home after what they did to her" said Honey
"Come on, no way she's still angry at that" said Taffyta
The 2 walked inside, and the Kx droids were immediately destroyed by the blaster cannons of a vulture droid.
"Those droids are not welcome here. We'll tolerate your death troopers but not those evil droids" said Ralph
"Ralph, been a while since I've seen you. How've you been?" Taffyta asked
"Like you care. I'll lead you to the bridge, then you're on your own miss shaw" said Ralph
"I can take care of myself" said Honey
"So I can assume you won't be joining us?" Taffyta asked
"I'm hanging out with Felix tonight but first I'm here to escort you. Are the death troopers really necessary?" Ralph asked
"I don't trust battle droids the way that thing blasted mine" said Taffyta
"After what they did to Lucy, no way are they allowed in here" said Ralph
Ralph led the 2 to the bridge of Lucy 2, where a small makeshift sign reading 'Droid karaoke, 6-11' was sitting outside. Ralph left the group alone and the 4 entered. On the bridge was a small makeshift stage where a b1 droid was singing into a microphone while other droids sat around watching. Many of them were holding some kind of liquid in cups with tubes connected to their chests, possibly as a way to drink.
Upon entering, every droid in the room immediately faced the group. The death troopers pulled out 2 small round devices from their belts, both rainbow colored
"Gusher grenades!" A droid shouted
Every droid grabbed their weapons and pointed them at the death troopers, but honey was quick to defuse the situation.
"No ones killing anyone. Queen Lucy ordered us to be here to mend some relations with Rancis" said Honey
"Ah yes, we were told you would be joining us. We have a table for you. Full kitchen service is available, as you can see from our drinks" said a b1
"You things can drink?" Taffyta asked
"Special lubricants and oil to cool our subsystems and keep us going. Now if you want to stay, those gusher grenades are to be put away" the droid threatened
"Out of all things I can't believe gushers juice is your weakness" said Honey as she began to remove her coat
"We can't help it, it's sticky" said the droid
Honey, Taffyta, and the death troopers were sat at a table in the corner. While honey and Taffyta helped themselves to food and drinks, the death troopers just sat quietly, their only priority to protect Taffyta. They watched as droid after droid went up to sing, with Honey even mentioning she might sing as well. Taffyta was not impressed
"When can we do this again? (Oh oh, oh, oh)
When can I see you again? (Oh oh, oh, oh)" a b1 sang
"Never an honest word, but that was when I ruled the world" another b1 sang "so glad queen Lucy isn't hearing this one"
"This song is forbidden to be played around queen Lucy" a b1 told honey and Taffyta
"Why?" Honey asked
"It's used to mock her. But we droids have an unspoken rule, we can listen to it as long as she's not around"
"Let the storm rage on, the cold never bothered me anyway" sang a group of b2 super droids
"Don't you, forget about me" a tactical droid sang
"They been spending most their lives living in a gangsta's paradise" sang a magnaguard
"Show yourself, it's your turn. Are you the one I've been looking for all of my life? Show yourself" a commando droid sang
"Wastin away again in margaritaville. Looking for my lost shaker of salt. Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, but hell I think it could be my fault. What is a margarita anyway?" Another commando droid wondered
After every song, honey was sure to clap for every droid that sang. Taffyta however wasn't very amused.
"You're enjoying this way too much" said Taffyta
"What? This is fun" said Honey
One of taffytas death troopers said something, but since the helmet muffled the voice it couldn't be heard
"What did he say?" Honey asked
"The same thing I'm wondering, how can you stand listening to those b1's? Their voices are so grating" said Taffyta
"I think they sound cute. They sound just like wall-e" said honey
"Who's Wally?" Taffyta asked
"The robot from the Pixar movie" said Honey
"I have no idea what you're talking about" said Taffyta
"You need to watch more movies" said Honey before sipping her drink
"The fact you think these things sound like some movie robot is weird. Then again what do I expect from someone who dresses so tacky?" Taffyta asked
"Excuse me?" Honey annoyingly asked
"Cat eye glasses? That heart necklace? Your black and yellow clothing scheme? And hoop earrings? Really? Little old for hoop earrings don't you think?" Taffyta asked
"Hey I like everything I wear. And like I'm gonna take fashion advice from you? You wear pink, a lot. So why shouldn't I wear my favorite colors?" Honey asked
"You're definitely an odd person. I can't believe you're actually thinking of getting up there and singing. I thought you had stage fright" said Taffyta
"I did, but I got over it. So I think I will sing, right now in fact" said Honey
Honey got up and went to the stage, telling the name of a song to a droid at a computer. Honey stepped up onto the stage and looked at all the droids watching
"Hello everyone, nice to see such loyal hardworking machines like yourselves having a good time. Being honest I'm a little nervous, i might be a game celebrity but that doesn't mean I'm not scared being in front of a crowd. Especially droids who don't have mouths or eyes that blink" said Honey
None of the droids moved or said anything, just continuing to stare at her.
"Anyway, this is my favorite song, feel free to sing along or join me up here. This song I heard a lot when I arrived here several years ago, and it got me through some rough times in my life, it's called You're the inspiration by Chicago, and I hope you enjoy it. Droid, you may start" said Honey
"Roger Roger"
The droid started the song and Honey began to sing
"You know our love was meant to be, the kind of love that lasts forever" honey sang
One of taffytas death troopers said something to her.
"I don't know the song either" said Taffyta
As honey sang more, the droids even began to sing along.
"You're the meaning of my life, you're the inspiration. You bring feeling to my life, you're the inspiration"
"I'll be back guys, I'm gonna use the toilet wherever it is" said Taffyta
As honey continued to have fun singing, she saw Taffyta leaving the room, and all she could do was hope she wasn't up to anything stupid. But for now she shook those thoughts aside as she sang her favorite song to Lucy's droids.
As Taffyta walked through the hallway, she quickly realized she had no idea where she was going. She saw a couple magnaguards guarding a pair of doors, couldn't hurt to ask them for help since they weren't singing. Taffyta approached the 2 magnaguards who were quick to ready their weapons.
"Queen Lucy's bedroom is strictly off limits unless she says otherwise"
"I don't want to go into her room, I just want to know where the bathroom is" said Taffyta
"The guest refresher is the second door on the left down the hall near the elevator"
"Thanks. So you guard her bedroom? Doesn't that ever get boring?" Taffyta asked
"We do not get bored. We serve at the ready to protect the queen should we need to. Especially now as she takes her nightly bath which she request does not be disturbed at any cost"
"And you're sure she's not trying to drown herself? My friend Candlehead mentioned to me once she tries to do that" said Taffyta
"She has not attempted drowning since she was 11 and she is several months from turning 13. However we have a sensor on the wall to indicate should she be submerged long enough to intervene. We do however question why she has been spending quite a bit of time in her baths. She rushes inside and demands absolute privacy"
"Sounds like she's hiding something" said Taffyta
"Possibly, but it is none of our concern. Now leave this area at once"
Taffyta left to find the bathroom. Meanwhile in her room, Lucy was tying her bathrobe and putting her jewelry back on after her bath. She could sense the conversation with her powers.
"No one can ever know my secret"
Lucy grabbed her pearl necklace and pulled her sleeve to check her watch, it was 8:30. Taffyta and honey had been at her castle for more than 2 hours now.
"But I think taffytas probably suffered enough. Time to get miss honey in here" said Lucy to herself as she put her pearls on
She opened the door to her room as her bodyguards positioned themselves at attention.
"One of you grab Taffyta and miss honey, I want to speak with miss Honey alone. Taffyta can wait outside. Karaoke night is over for them" said Lucy
"As you wish your majesty"
Lucy continued to dry off, drying her hair before tying it into her signature ponytail. After a few minutes, Honey came inside
"You wanted to speak with me?" Honey asked
"Yes, I just want to know how tonight went. You enjoy yourself? How did Taffyta act?" Lucy asked
"I had fun, I sang my favorite song and everyone sang along. Taffyta wished she was anywhere but here. She brought 2 death troopers and a couple droids that got destroyed on the way in" said Honey
"I didn't expect Taffyta to have fun. Did she or her troopers kill any of my droids?" Lucy asked
"They're all still functioning. There was almost a scuffle but I stopped it" said Honey
"Thank you for that. Since tonight seemed to have gone well I guess taffytas earned the right to hang out with me next if she wants to earn my daddy's trust. Tell her she'll meet me here tomorrow at 4 for a spa treatment. And no droids or troopers"
Honey nodded and left the bedroom. She approached Taffyta who was leaning against the wall waiting
"Congrats Taffyta, you made it through the night and Lucy gives you permission to be with her next. Tomorrow at 4 you'll have some pampering done with her" said Honey
"Considering she didn't yell is a good sign. When she and her girlfriend broke up a month ago it wasn't pretty" said one of the magnaguards
"Girlfriend? So Lucy's-
"Bisexual" both droids replied
"She's currently dating a boy"
Both Taffyta and honey were very surprised at this fact about Lucy.
"I'm not sure how to feel about that" said Taffyta
"I didn't expect that from her. Bi wasn't exactly the word I was gonna use either, but if it makes her happy then I'm happy" said Honey "what does her family think of this anyway?"
"They are nothing but supportive of her interests"
"Who's she dating anyway?" Taffyta asked
"That is none of your concern"
"Fine, be that way" said Taffyta
"I'm just glad I don't have to hang out with you anymore. Oh and no droids or troopers are allowed to accompany you. Look at the time I should be going home, bye"
"Wait what? Lucy I demand to-
The magnaguards pointed their weapons at her while her death troopers raised theirs and reached for their gusher grenades
"Gusher juice doesn't work on us. Leave, now" a guard threatened
"Forget it guys, let's just go" said Taffyta as she began to walk away
