Decided to upload a sequel to my first Jerry Springer/A Bug's Life fic. All credit goes to MagicalHyena and Kawaiigirl1225 for their OCs, which I tried to describe their appearances, and I thought they'd make good security. Plus, I thought the OCs were cute, especially when MagicalHyena drew them. (And don't be judging me, because I'm not being weird. It's just my opinion and compliment.) Hope I described them well. And I decided to have Gypsy and Manny come back on the show because, they did make good security last time, so why not? Hope you enjoy!
Somewhere, in the dim glow of a living room, a worn-out television flickers to life with the push of a button. The remote control navigates through channels with a sense of aimless urgency, finally settling on the sought-after program after a brief struggle.
It's a classic, one that has defied the odds and remained a staple of daytime television for over a decade. The Jerry Springer Show, a relic from a bygone era, yet somehow still capturing the attention of viewers in the year 2005. As the screen fills with the familiar set and boisterous theme music, it's clear that despite the passage of time, some things never change.
The episode starts off in typical fashion, with the familiar catchy theme song of the talk show as booms of thunder were heard and flashes of lightning were seen, the enthusiastic chanting of "JERRY! JERRY!" and the warning sign prominently displayed on an electric fence: 'WARNING: The Jerry Springer Show may contain adult themes or strong language. Parents are cautioned that this program may not be suitable for children.' A squeak was heard as the sign tilted slightly.
Then the announcer's voice kicks off the program with a dramatic, "Ladies and gentlemen..." accompanied by booming thunder and flashes of lightning. As the camera pans up to the iconic flashing neon 'Jerry Springer' sign, slowly zooming in, a sense of anticipation fills the room. "No Golden Globes... No Emmys... No respect..." the announcer declares, setting the stage for the chaos that is about to unfold.
With a fiery transition, the sign explodes, transitioning to the stage as the audience continues to chant.
"But who needs that garbage... when you've got money?" the announcer quipped as the head of security, Steve Wilkos, walked out from the left door backstage and saluted with a smile.
"STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE!" cheered the audience.
"Bags and bags of money," the announcer continued. "Now here's our host; Jerry Springer!"
Upon finishing, the audience went wild as Jerry walked out from the right door backstage, waving to the audience with a smile. He began shaking hands with various audience members, exchanging various greetings like:
"Hello."
"Hi."
"Hi, how are you?"
"Hi, nice to see ya."
"Hey, guy."
Etc.
"JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" chanted the audience as the host continued to greet the audience members and shake their hands while the title of the episode appeared: 'Past Guests: Revenge of the Humans.'
After the title disappeared, with Jerry now standing on the second row of the audience and facing the camera, the audience's fervor died down and the theme faded.
"Hey, welcome to the show!" said the host with excitement. "Now, before we get started with the show, I wanna introduce our guest security. Matter of fact, 4 guest securities," Jerry emphasized, holding up 4 fingers. "Our first two are online movie and TV fan-artists and fanfic writers with social platforms from YouTube to DeviantArt, with arts like Gacha Life, and different art styles, not to mention they're close online friends. And this will be the first time they get to work together in person as security. Please welcome MagicalHyena and Kawaii to the show!"
The audience erupted into cheers as MagicalHyena, an anthro pink hyena with a Minnie Mouse's ears barrette, 2 green star earrings on both ears, a yellow beaded necklace with a red heart pendant, and a black stripe on her tail, and her best friend Kawaii, who had half-brown and half-lavender hair and wore a lavender cat-eared beanie with a bow with small white hearts on it, and a lavender tail with a white stripe around the tip, both of them clad in security tank tops, emerged from the left door with waves and smiles. They then walked up to Jerry, each shaking his hand as the audience quieted down.
"Hi, Jerry!" MagicalHyena greeted for herself and her best friend.
"Hi, nice to see you," the host greeted back as they went over to Steve in the front row and shook hands with him and Jimmy Sherlock, then sat down next to them.
"Nice to meet you two," Steve softly said to the two.
"Likewise," Kawaii replied.
"And you may remember these two guest securities from their last appearance on the show. They are both circus bugs and a married couple from Bug City. Take a look."
A black and white clip plays on the screen showing Gypsy, a female gypsy moth, and her husband Manny, a male praying mantis, working with the security team, including SVU detective Elliot Stabler, to help break up the fights between two humans, Angela and Mike, and the ant queen, Princess Atta, and the Colony Council members: Dr. Flora, Mr. Soil, Thorny, and Cornelius, who was standing by while the others were fighting.
The clip ends, seamlessly transitioning back to the set.
"Well, they're back. Please give a warm welcome back to Gypsy and Manny!" Jerry announces, gesturing towards the entrance.
The audience erupts into applause as Gypsy and Manny make their entrance through the right door, waving to the crowd with smiles on their faces.
They then approached Jerry, extending their hands for a handshake as the audience quieted themselves.
"Hey, good to see you again," Jerry greeted warmly, shaking their hands firmly. "Welcome back to the show."
"Great to be back, Jerry," the moth greeted as she and her husband made their way to the front row, shaking Steve and Jimmy's hands, along with the other two guest securities.
"Now, my guests today are real at-home viewers who called in for round 2 of fighting for their loved ones," Jerry announced. "Please welcome David and his girlfriend Lily to the show!"
The audience erupted into cheers as two humans, David and his girlfriend, Lily, emerged from the left door. They took their seats in chairs positioned in the middle of the stage as the audience fell silent.
"Nice to have you two on the show," the host greeted warmly, standing beside David and Lily.
"Hey, Jerry," David greeted back, while Lily smiled in agreement.
"So what's going on?" Jerry inquired, curious about the reason behind their appearance on the show.
"Well, first off, Jerry, we're big fans of your show," Lily replied, prompting a round of applause from the audience.
As the applause died down, David added, "We've been watching for years, and we never thought we'd be here in person. It's surreal, really."
"Well, we're glad to have you here," said the host. "So what's the issue?"
Lily replied, "Well, me and my man were at home watching your show… and I saw my sister, his brother on it."
"Are they each your oldest or…"
"My youngest brother, her oldest sister," David clarified.
"Ohhh…" Jerry and the audience chimed in, their curiosity piqued.
Lily spoke up, her voice filled with frustration. "We saw them on your show, Jerry. They were talking about how the colony treated Flik, and sent him off without a second thought just to get rid of him. And then they exiled him, never giving him a chance to explain himself, to tell them why he kept the circus bugs a secret."
David nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it was hard to watch. I saw my little brother, emotional and hurt during that confrontation. And… It made both of us sick to see how they treated Flik, and how they hurt each of our siblings."
Lily's words hung heavy in the air, punctuated by a solemn silence. She glanced at David, who nodded in agreement, his expression reflecting the weight of the situation.
"And I'm a licensed therapist, okay?" Lily continued, her voice carrying a mix of concern and frustration. "My sister's been bringing her boyfriend with her to me for sessions a few months after the show because... Mike's been battling depression since the show and that his best friend abandoned the colony."
"How is your relationship with each of your siblings?" the host asked the female human
"They're our world. They mean a lot to us. And it would kill us if something ever happened to them."
As Lily spoke, Jerry's expression shifted, his brows furrowing in concern. The audience listened intently, their faces reflecting a mixture of empathy and shock at the revelation of the impact the show had on the characters' lives beyond the screen.
David's voice was firm as he added to his girlfriend's revelation, his words carrying a sense of frustration and determination. "That being said, I got a call from Angela," he said, his tone unwavering. "She told me that Mike was going through depression a few months after the show, and he almost did the unthinkable."
He paused for a moment, his jaw tensing with resolve. "He wanted the misery to end. My brother couldn't handle it anymore. His best friend is gone, Flik is gone, and there's been no effort to find him. He's still out there, and he could be anywhere."
The audience responded with quiet sounds of shock and sympathy, their faces reflecting the gravity of the situation unfolding before them.
"What do you mean, 'unthinkable?'" Jerry asked, his tone reflecting both shock and concern.
David took a deep breath, steeling himself before responding. "He... he talked about ending it all," he admitted, his voice faltering slightly. "He couldn't bear the pain of everything that happened after the show. It was... it was a dark moment."
As David spoke, Jerry's expression softened, his concern deepening. The audience listened intently, their quiet murmurs of shock and sympathy underscoring the seriousness of the situation. This revelation had transformed the atmosphere in the studio, shifting the focus from entertainment to a sobering realization of the real-life impact of the events depicted on the show.
"Ohh… I'm sorry to hear that…" the host said sympathetically. "But I'm glad he's getting the help he needs."
Lily nodded in agreement, her expression somber. "It's been tough. Mike and Angela have been through a lot," she said quietly. "But we're here because we want a chance to confront these ants, stomp their asses, and demand accountability for what they've done."
David placed a reassuring hand on Lily's shoulder, his own resolve evident. "And we called the show because we want answers," he added firmly. "And we won't rest until we get them."
The audience applauded, their applause filled with support and encouragement for David and Lily's determination to seek justice for their loved ones. It was clear that they were not alone in their quest for answers, and the studio was filled with a sense of solidarity and determination to uncover the truth.
"Alright," Jerry replied approvingly. "Now, let's play a clip from the show you two saw each of your siblings on."
On the left, a black and white replay of the show began playing on the TV set mounted on the window.
XXX
On the screen, Mike's determined voice echoed through the studio as he addressed the audience. "Me and my girl here are here to confront some backstabbing, mistreating ants who drove our friend away."
Jerry tilted his head, his expression curious, as he looked at both of them before asking, "What did they do exactly?"
Mike paused for a moment, his expression pained, as if struggling to find the words to describe the extent of his friend's mistreatment. "Well, for starters, they treated my bro like garbage for the past... can't say how long," he finally managed to say.
Angela nodded in agreement, her eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and determination. "It's true!" she affirmed. "The ants have always viewed our hardworking friend, Flik, as nothing more than a worthless insect who can't do anything right. And they're always putting him down and insulting him and making him feel worthless."
Jerry furrowed his brows, processing Angela's explanation. "Why has he been treated like trash if he's been doing so much for the colony?" he asked, genuinely perplexed.
Angela sighed, her frustration evident. "Well, his inventions tend to have a habit of backfiring catastrophically, or he himself sometimes unintentionally makes things worse," she explained. "But the thing is, he's only trying to help and make a difference. A positive difference. He really does mean well."
Jerry's expression grew more serious as he posed his question. "So what did the colony do to send him away in the first place?"
Mike took a breath before responding. "It starts off like this," he began. "After the whole offering stone incident, during my bestie's trial, he came up with an idea to find warriors. The princess and the council allowed him, but it was really just so he'd be out of the way and wouldn't screw anything up."
Angela nodded in agreement, her frustration evident. "Exactly," she added. "The ants never cared about his well-being or how his feelings were affected by the way they treated him. They were just using him to get rid of a problem."
"What was the offering stone incident, what happened?" questioned Jerry.
"Well, my bro accidentally destroyed the annual offering that the ants were collecting to appease the grasshoppers with his harvester," answered Mike. "But it was an accident. Like me and Angela here have said, we know he doesn't mean to do stuff like that. All he wants to do is help and make a difference."
The host nodded thoughtfully before continuing, "So why couldn't the ants forgive him?"
"That's just it," Angela sighed, frustration evident in her voice. "The ants wouldn't forgive him for his simple mistake. They wouldn't give him any chance to redeem himself. They just wrote him off completely without any sympathy or understanding…"
"Are there any ants in particular that push him away?" asked the host.
"Well, there's the so-called Colony Council we mentioned earlier who constantly rejected his inventions that could've benefited everybody, and it's just really starting to boil my blood," the male human answered.
"Yeah, the colony council has just been completely unfair to Flik every step of the way, never giving him a fair chance," Angela added. "You'd think that being such a small, vulnerable colony, they'd want to welcome in innovative minds and listen to good ideas for a more prosperous future. Instead, they just treated him like a nuisance and constantly put him down."
Jerry raised his eyebrows in fascination as Mike expressed his frustration at the way the Colony Council treated Flik and how they continued to reject his inventions. The audience responded with disapproving murmurs, reflecting their empathy for Flik's plight.
"Who is this Colony Council?" Jerry inquired, his curiosity piqued.
"Well, there's 4 members," replied Mike. "There's the colony's doctor, Dr. Flora. Then there's the schoolteacher and resident thespian, Mr. Soil. Then there's the short, easily tempered ant, Thorny, and the old wrinkly prune with the walking stick, Cornelius, who are really quick to put Flik down and mistreat him.
Angela rolled her eyes in frustration as she recalled the princess being one of the ants that mistreated Flik, shaking her head in disapproval at the way she had treated him.
"Yeah, the princess, Atta, she's been quite cruel to Flik as well," she said with disdain. "She's always made him feel inferior and worthless as a member of the colony, which is just totally unfair.".
"During the subsequent celebration, they found out that my friend found circus bugs instead of warriors. As punishment for deceiving the colony, the princess foolishly banished our friend," explained Mike.
"That's just it," Angela interjected. "The ants have no regard for Flik. It's like they see him as a disposable insect. They could have just spoken with Flik calmly and asked him about the mistake instead of coming down hard on him and unfairly punishing him like they did. It's so inhumane."
"And I saw Dot trying to run after him, but her mother, the queen, stopped her. And her sister, the princess never cared about how they felt, or how even we felt. And they knew how much we cared for him," Mike recounted.
"Yes... that one part was the worst," Angela nodded in agreement. "The queen stopped Dot from going after Flik. You could tell how much she cared about him, too. But her mother just tore her away from her best friend, as if she didn't even matter. It was so unfair and cruel."
"So what happened after that?" Jerry inquired.
Mike then replied, "After the last leaf fell, the grasshoppers took over. They should've given my bro a chance to prove the fake bird we worked so hard to build would work. Instead, they let this happen."
Angela nodded, her frustration evident. "Exactly. They didn't even give him a chance to explain or prove himself. The colony really had it coming when the grasshoppers took over. It was all their fault."
"And... last, but not least... or happily…" Mike sighed. "After the grasshoppers' defeat… and Hopper's death... The princess told Flik the truth about why she sent my bro off to find warriors in the first place... And... that infuriated him... and…" Mike paused for a second and sighed before finishing his sentence. "He abandoned the colony…"
The audience gasped in shock, appalled by how the ants' constant mistreatment of Flik drove him to abandon the colony.
"Exactly," Angela added, her voice tinged with a mix of emotions. "The princess finally told him the truth about why they sent him away. It wasn't to find warriors like they had told him. It was actually just to get rid of him because they didn't like him and saw him as a nuisance."
Angela's expression showed a blend of relief that Flik had finally learned the truth, yet also anger and sadness at the ants' malicious intentions towards him. The audience mirrored her emotions, clearly furious at the ant colony's mistreatment of their fellow member.
Jerry then asked, "And that made you two upset?"
"More than that, Jerry," replied Mike, his tone heavy with emotion. He and Angela nodded in agreement. It was more than just being upset; they were devastated at the cruel and unjust treatment Flik had endured. He didn't deserve such mistreatment, and it was heartbreaking to see him pushed out in such a way.
The tension in the studio was palpable as the tape cut to the confrontation. Atta remained completely silent, her eyes downcast, unwilling to say anything that might further anger Mike or Angela. She felt ashamed and remorseful for her past actions towards Flik and hurting him and her little sister Dot in the process. Atta tried to convey her regret through her silence and facial expressions.
Angela's voice rang out, filled with accusation and emotion. "Did you ever give Flik a chance to help the colony with his inventions?! Did you ever consider his intentions at all?! Do you not believe that you did anything wrong?! Do you not care how your little sister felt?! How much she cared for him?! How she looked up to him?! How they understood each other when no one else did?! Have you no regret or remorse for the way you treated Flik!? How you hurt him and your sister dearly and deeply to the core?! What about the way you, your freaking council, and your damn colony treated him all those years, sending him off to find warriors just to get rid of him so he wouldn't screw anything up and wished he'd just freaking die out there, and especially how you banished him!?"
"When he lied about finding warriors, which were circus bugs!" Mike added, his voice tinged with frustration. "You didn't even give him a chance to explain himself! And you crushed Flik and your sister's heart into so many damn pieces that no one can even count how many pieces on their fingers or in their head!"
Angela echoed her boyfriend's sentiments, her tone filled with indignation as she expanded on their shared frustration. "We've been close friends with Flik since we were kids! We even took Flik out to dinner with us and my little sister to celebrate her and Mike's older brother's firstborn daughter 3 years ago! My sister even gave Flik a chance to hold her baby when it was first born, and her boyfriend gave him the title of Godfather! You knew how much he meant to Dot! You knew how much he meant to us! You knew how much we loved and cared about him! Our brothers and sisters were even nice to him and treated him like he was part of our family! You knew how much he wanted to help and make a difference in any way possible! You knew how much Flik cared about your colony, to the point that he risked his own life to try and find you warriors to fight the grasshoppers! Yet when he comes back with circus bugs, you decide to banish him without even giving him a chance to explain himself, and just throw him away like he didn't even matter! All because you were so freaking hurt and angry by his damn lie!"
"We all worked so hard to build the fake bird Flik came up with to free the colony from Hopper and his gang!" continued Mike, his voice choked with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes. "And you guys never even gave him a chance to prove the fake bird would work! You just threw him away like a worthless damn piece of freaking garbage like he didn't even matter!"
Angela's voice rang out, her tone fierce and determined. "We spent weeks and put in our blood, sweat, and tears into preparing that bird, including Flik, hoping it would work as a distraction for the grasshoppers. But you guys never even gave him the chance to see if it would actually work before deciding to banish him!"
Mike's anger boiled over as he turned to address the queen directly. "I saw your youngest daughter Dot trying to run after him after her freaking sister here banished him!" he shouted, gesturing towards Atta. "But you stopped her from going to him! You knew how much she and I cared about him! And you tore her away from her best friend! You tore me away from MY best friend! And you let his damn banishment happen! You and Atta caused the freaking grasshoppers to take over the colony, and you almost got yourself squished by Hopper by letting your eldest daughter here throw away the only ant that was willing to help save the colony like he was a piece of last century's damn trash! I can't sleep at night, Dot can't sleep at night, knowing that Flik, our best friend, is out there alone in God knows what the weather's like out there, still injured from that damn beating Thumper gave him, with no help, no shelter, no care, and something bad might happen to him or worse, because of all of you ants! Search parties aren't even being sent out there to look for him because you're so freaking afraid of leaving your damn island because of whatever the hell is out there in the outside world!"
The scene shifted to the host addressing the ants on the tape. "Don't you think that maybe this Flik guy's inventions could've benefited the colony?"
"Well, when you put it like that…" Dr. Flora hesitated, exhaling slowly. "Yes, his inventions could have potentially benefited the colony."
"So, why didn't you give him a chance and push him away constantly when all he wanted was to help?"
Atta sighed as she replied, "We were just too worried that he might mess up again. And after the offering stone incident, it's easy to see why."
"So why not just try and give him a chance to redeem himself and forgive him?" Jerry asked with a bit more seriousness. "Instead of putting him on trial? Did you ever stop to think that this may have been an accident?"
"Well, yes, I suppose it was an accident," Mr. Soil sighed. "But sometimes, we can't just blindly let everything slide. We have to draw a line somewhere."
"And to be honest with you, Flik was quite reckless after what he did with the offering stone, causing us to always be tense and nervous every time he showed up with yet another invention," Thorny added.
Cornelius nodded in agreement. "Yes. Flik was very unpredictable, and he caused a lot of trouble every time he tried to help us with his inventions. He was always coming up with new ideas, and they were often not the best ideas, to be quite honest. Besides, we harvested the same way when I was a pupa."
"From what I'm seeing and hearing, he only lied because he was desperate to save your colony. He probably didn't know they were circus bugs when he first encountered them and thought they were warriors. And he was the only one willing to help free you from the grasshoppers," Jerry countered, his tone firm as he paused for a brief moment before continuing. "You ants really weren't being very fair to him with how you treated him. All he ever wanted was to help the colony and make a difference in any way possible, and you treated him as if he was just a low-life outsider, nuisance, and a burden and as if he was unworthy and had no potential or future. And you constantly rejected his ideas and inventions that could've helped everybody without at least giving him one chance. And you know… how much he meant to your sister," Jerry said to Atta as he then pointed to Angela and Mike. "And them."
"We do…" replied Dr. Flora. "And this is something we all truly regret…"
"Us banishing him was our gravest mistake, as it nearly cost me my life…" the queen added.
"Banished Flik without letting him explain and hurting him and Dot and driving him away, that's the freaking problem!" shouted Angela as she started fighting the queen and Stabler moved Jerry away from them so they wouldn't accidentally bump into or hit him.
The audience roared with excitement as Angela and the queen fought, punching and hitting each other and exchanging blows with great ferocity, with Mike following suit with Mr. Soil. Mr. Soil fought back aggressively as the audience cheered and watched with great anticipation during the heated fight. Steve, Jimmy, Stabler, Gypsy, and Manny each tried their hardest to separate the two groups, but couldn't because they were too strong.
The scene cut abruptly to after the fight, with Angela standing tall and composed, her expression a mask of anger and hurt mirroring Mike's.
"It's all your fault," Mike said through tears, his voice trembling with emotion. "You've ruined and destroyed everything me and my girlfriend built. You tore me and Dot away from our best friend. You ants destroyed me, Flik, and Dot. You've destroyed every amount of happiness Flik, Dot and I had. Sucked out every ounce of self-esteem and dignity me and Flik had. Every ounce of hope… every dream... You shut it all down. You've crushed me, Flik, and Dot's hearts into countless pieces. Me, my girl, and Dot built a special bond with Flik. For you guys to just throw him away like garbage and smash it into countless pieces and hurt the poor girl's innocent heart and ruin everything? What the hell has Flik ever done to deserve to be put through hell by you ants?"
He turned to Atta, his eyes filled with anger and hurt. "What the hell has your sister ever done to deserve to be hurt, have her heart crushed by you, and have her best friend torn away from her?"
"What the hell have we ever done to deserve to have our best friend torn away from us?" Angela added, her voice steady and firm as she turned to the queen. "You took me and my man in, including my little sister and his older brother when we had nothing. When we had no parents and lived in a crappy world. You gave us a home. You provided us with kindness and care. You told us that you saw potential in us and we were both worthy of something, and you would never wrong us and/or hurt like all those other damn people did in the world we lived in. You ants are just like them."
"We're not, we promise," the queen tried to argue.
"Your promises ain't nothing to us no more," Mike said. "I'm so disgusted with you ants, I can't even look at you."
"What the hell kind of queen are you? What kind of mother are you?" Angela rhetorically asked in a callous tone as she turned to Atta. "What kind of princess are you? What the hell kind of sister are you?" She then turned to Dr. Flora, Mr. Soil, Cornelius, and Thorny . "What the hell kind of council are you?"
"You're not loyal to anyone. You're a sorry-ass excuse for a council. And a failure as one," Mike scoffed callously through tears to the 4 council members before turning to the queen. "You call yourself a queen? A mother? You're not a good queen. Or a good mother. You're a failure as both of those. And a sorry-ass excuse for a mother and queen." The shirtless male human then turned to Atta. "You're not a good princess either. I can't believe I'm saying this, but Hopper was right; everything is your fault. You're next in line, yet you hurt us, your little sister, and Flik like this?" he scoffed tearfully. "How the hell are we supposed to just forgive and trust you ants and move on? You hurt us, your little sister, and our best friend so damn much and he'll probably never come back. And we'll probably never see or hear from him again. You're not even sending search parties out to look for him. You deserve to be hated by Dot. You don't deserve to be the next queen. That's all you ever give a damn about, becoming the next queen. Nothing more. You do not give a damn about your colony, your little sister, me, my girl, or Flik. None of you ants do. You ants only give a damn about yourselves. That's it. You're not a good sister either. You're a failure as a sister and a princess. And a sorry-ass excuse for those two things." He then faced all 6 of the ants. "Supposedly you guys, you're just a bunch of damn heartless and careless hypocrites, liars, bullies, users, and traitors who smash bonds to smithereens without a care. That's what you guys are. If anyone here is the one making selfish choices, it's you guys."
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David and Lily watched the intense confrontation on the screen, their expressions shifting between shock, anger, and disgust. When the clip ended and the audience applauded, David and Lily turned to Jerry with frustrated looks in their eyes.
"You see, Jerry, when me and my girl saw this, our first reaction was to, like, go to that damn colony ourselves and just, like, cuss them out," David said, his voice filled with frustration. "I wanted to punch those sorry excuses for ants, mainly Thorny, Mr. Soil, and Cornelius, right in their damn faces. They deserve it for what they did to Flik, Mike, and Angela."
Lily nodded in agreement, her fists clenched at her sides. "Yeah, and I wanted to, like, beat the crap out of those heartless ants too," she added, her voice dripping with anger. "Especially Dr. Flora and Princess Atta who treated Flik so horribly and sent him on that quest just to get rid of him. And I also wanted to beat the crap out of the queen for letting her eldest daughter banish him for lying to the colony without giving him a chance to explain himself."
Their emotions were still raw from witnessing the injustice and cruelty displayed by the ant colony, and they couldn't shake off the urge to confront them themselves. It was clear that they were both deeply affected by what they had seen and were ready to take action against those responsible.
"Absolutely," David agreed, his voice firm. "And we called the show because we're here to make sure our loved ones have justice. We won't stand by and let them off the hook for what they did."
Lily nodded in agreement, a determined glint in her eyes. "That's right. We're here to hold them accountable for their actions and make sure they understand the impact of their cruelty."
Their resolve was palpable, cutting through the tension in the room. The audience nodded and applauded in support, sensing the unwavering determination radiating from David and Lily. It was clear that they were ready to confront the ants and demand justice for their loved ones.
Lily's voice carried a note of defiance as she continued, "And we came on the show today to do this for every person who ever had to endure pain and suffering over the years, to stand up against injustice and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions!"
Her words resonated with the audience, sparking a wave of applause and cheers. It was evident that David and Lily's determination to seek justice had struck a chord with everyone watching.
David's voice rang out with conviction as he added, "And we also came on the show today, because we're doing this for every one of our loved ones and our friends who have been wronged, mistreated, or overlooked!"
His words echoed throughout the studio, stirring a sense of solidarity among the audience as they cheered. It was evident that David and Lily's resolve to stand up against injustice was unwavering, and their determination to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves resonated deeply with everyone present.
Lily's voice cut through the air with fiery determination as she exclaimed, "We're doing it for all y'all!" Her words reverberated throughout the studio, igniting a wave of cheers and support from the audience. It was a powerful declaration, underscoring their commitment to seeking justice not just for themselves, but for all those who had suffered injustice and mistreatment.
David and Lily shifted gears, adopting a more casual tone as they turned to Jerry.
"We used to do wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, you name the fighting types," David explained with a grin.
Lily chimed in, her eyes sparking with anticipation. "So we wanna see what these guys are really about!"
"Alright!" Jerry replied approvingly, acknowledging their bravery as the audience cheered on.
Their casual demeanor now contrasted sharply with the intensity of their previous words, revealing their eagerness to face the ants head-on in a confrontation that would test their mettle and resolve.
"Alright, just make sure I don't get hurt!" the host quipped, causing the audience to chuckle.
"Alright, we gotcha, Jerry," David replied with a nod, reassuring Jerry as they prepared for what lay ahead.
"Here is the queen, her daughter Princess Atta, and the Colony Council!"
As Jerry announced the arrival of the ants and the audience cheered, the human couple rose abruptly from their seats, their expressions hardened with determination as they prepared to face the queen, Atta, and the Colony Council head-on.
As Steve, Jimmy, Gypsy, Manny, MagicalHyena, and Kawaii all walked up onto the stage and set the chairs aside, the queen, Atta, Mr. Soil, Dr. Flora, Cornelius, and Thorny all emerged from the right door.
Lily's voice pierced the air, her words filled with indignation and anger. "You're really gonna do Flik, my sister, and her boyfriend like that?!" With a sudden burst of fury, she lunged forward, physically engaging the queen in a heated altercation, exchanging various blows with her.
As Lily launched into her passionate outburst against the queen, the audience roared with excitement, thrilled by the raw emotion on display. As the situation spiraled out of control, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy each sprang into action, swiftly moving to separate Lily from the queen before things could escalate any further.
Amidst the din of the cheering crowd, MagicalHyena's voice rang out with urgency, "Take your shoes off, take your shoes off!" Her command to Lily cut through the chaos, a directive aimed at preventing any potential harm and restoring order to the tense confrontation unfolding onstage.
As the audience cheered and whistled, Lily, fueled by her anger, complied with MagicalHyena's instruction, swiftly kicking off her shoes before launching back into the fray. With her bare feet now free, she resumed her physical confrontation with the queen, her determination undeterred by the efforts of MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy to restrain her.
Despite their best efforts to calm the situation, Lily's fervor and resolve drove her to continue her fight against the queen, her barefooted assault a testament to her unwavering determination to stand up for Flik, her sister, and her sister's boyfriend.
As Lily unleashed her fury upon the queen, her boyfriend David wasted no time in joining the confrontation. With a determined stride, he closed the distance between himself and Mr. Soil, ready to face the ant head-on.
With a fierce resolve, David launched himself at Mr. Soil, fists flying as he sought to fight for his brother Mike and his girlfriend. Each blow was fueled by the anger and frustration he felt at the mistreatment of his loved ones, driving him to fight with everything he had.
Amidst the uproarious cheers of the audience, Lily's assault on the queen continued unabated, her fury unchecked even as security scrambled to intervene and separate the brawlers.
Meanwhile, David engaged in a fierce physical altercation with Mr. Soil, their arms locked in a struggle as they grappled each other like grizzly bears. With each punch thrown and blow blocked, the intensity of their confrontation only seemed to escalate, fueled by the raw emotion coursing through David's veins.
As security struggled to separate everyone and restore order, the audience's excitement reached a fever pitch, their cheers and shouts adding to the chaotic energy of the moment. It was a spectacle unlike any other, with emotions running high and tensions reaching their breaking point.
The frenzied audience erupted into a unified chant, their voices thundering through the studio space as they rallied behind their beloved host.
"JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" they chanted fervently, their cries echoing off the walls and adding to the electrifying atmosphere of the confrontation unfolding before them. With each chant, their support for Jerry grew stronger, a testament to his ability to captivate and entertain his audience even in the midst of chaos.
After a chaotic struggle, the security team managed to intervene and separate everyone, pulling them apart with firm yet gentle hands. Lily and the queen were each gently restrained by MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy, while David and Mr. Soil were each restrained by Steve, Jimmy, and Manny.
As the tension slowly dissipated and the adrenaline began to ebb, the studio fell into a tense silence, broken only by the heavy breathing of those involved in the scuffle. The audience, once roaring with excitement, now watched in hushed anticipation, waiting to see what would happen next.
As Lily and David, still visibly agitated, were escorted to one side of the stage with a mix of frustration and anger on their faces.
"What the hell is wrong with you?!" the female human demanded, her voice trembling with emotion.
The queen, feeling overwhelmed by the accusation, responded defensively, her tone tinged with exasperation. "We already told you guys we were sorry! What more do you want us to do?!"
Meanwhile, David, his expression a mixture of fury and sorrow, was led to the opposite side of the stage with his girlfriend. He couldn't contain his pent-up emotions any longer.
"Sorry doesn't fix anything! I almost lost my little brother to suicide because of you ants!" he exclaimed, his voice echoing with anguish, anger, and hatred. "He almost took his own life!"
Mr. Soil, his expression reflecting a mix of regret and defensiveness, replied, "We didn't mean for any of this to happen. We were just trying to do what we thought was best for the colony."
Thorny, his tone gruff yet tinged with a hint of remorse, added, "Yeah, we screwed up. But we can't change what's already happened."
Cornelius, his voice filled with regret and humility, spoke up, "We deeply regret the harm that has been caused. We acknowledge our mistakes and are committed to finding a way to rectify them."
Atta, her voice trembling with emotion, added, "I know words can't undo the pain we've caused, but please believe me when I say that we are truly sorry. We never intended for any of this to happen."
Dr. Flora, her voice wavering with emotion, chimed in, "We understand that apologies alone won't suffice. We're dedicated to taking concrete actions to right the wrongs and heal the wounds that have been inflicted."
Lily's voice thundered with betrayal as she confronted Atta, her fists clenched with rage. "I let you ants take me and my man in, along with each of our siblings, and you hurt us and our family like this and drive our friend Flik away?! REALLY?!" With a fierce determination, the female human lunged forward, launching herself into a physical confrontation with Atta.
As the audience roared with excitement, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy swiftly intervened, working together to restrain Lily and prevent her from further engaging with Princess Atta. Meanwhile, David squared off against Thorny, exchanging blows in a physical altercation fueled by frustration and anger. On the other side, Steve, Jimmy, and Manny stepped in to handle the situation, working to separate David and Thorny while ensuring order on the stage amidst the chaos.
As the audience fervently chanted Jerry's name, Lily seized hold of Atta's antenna, gripping it tightly and tugging with force. The princess winced and whimpered in agony as the pressure intensified, while the audience's chants continued, unabated.
As Gypsy, MagicalHyena, and Kawaii strained to pry Lily's fingers from Atta's antenna, Steve, Jimmy, and Manny worked diligently to pull David and Thorny apart. Despite their efforts, the struggle persisted, with Lily's grip unyielding and David and Thorny locked in a fierce physical confrontation as the bell rang 3 times.
The audience cheered and whistled, their excitement mounting as the tension onstage reached its peak. Amidst the chaos, security rushed to assist, adding to the commotion as they endeavored to restore order.
"Let go, let go!" Kawaii commanded Lily, her tone urgent as she struggled with her best friend and the female moth to pry the female human's fingers away from Atta's antenna.
With combined efforts, the security team managed to separate Lily from Atta and David from Thorny. As the physical altercations ceased, the stage fell into a tense silence, broken only by the heavy breathing of the participants and the murmur of the audience as everyone was walked back to their respective sides of the stage. Then, a wave of applause erupted from the audience as David tore his shirt open, taking it off and revealing his toned body. The audience silenced themselves again for a few seconds, then the bell rang 3 times, sparking Lily to engage in a brawl with Dr. Flora as roars resonated throughout the studio.
As the brawl erupted between Lily and Dr. Flora, Jerry stood at the sidelines, observing the chaotic scene with a mix of concern and fascination. Meanwhile, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy rushed forward, their primary goal to prevent the altercation from escalating any further. With swift movements, they attempted to separate the two women, their efforts focused on maintaining order and diffusing the tension that hung thick in the air.
Despite their best efforts, the struggle between the female human and the ant doctor continued, each woman refusing to back down. Their determination fueled the intensity of the confrontation, as blows were exchanged and tempers flared. The audience, captivated by the spectacle unfolding before them, erupted into cheers and shouts, adding to the chaotic energy of the studio.
"JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" they chanted in unison as the two women were finally separated.
With firm, yet gentle hands, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, Steve, and Manny all walked Lily and Dr. Flora all back to their respective sides of the stage.
"Talk to Jerry…" MagicalHyena softly said to the female human as she and the other guards walked back to the middle of the stage, keeping an eye out for any signs of escalation.
"Alright," the host spoke up as he walked over to the queen, Atta, and the Colony Council. "Hi, nice to have you back here."
"Nice to see you again too," the queen greeted back, her tone strained with the weight of the situation.
"We'll bring you into the picture in a moment, Your Highness," Jerry said to the queen as he then gestured to David and Lily before addressing Atta, Mr. Soil, Cornelius, Dr. Flora, and Thorny. "But now what they, and each of their siblings, who are also boyfriend and girlfriend... and to be honest, a lot of viewers got upset about... is 1. You ants were mistreating their best friend, Flik... and constantly rejecting his inventions and ideas... and second, after the offering stone incident, you agreed to send him off to find warriors, but it was just to get rid of him so he wouldn't cause any more accidents..."
The host then turned to the queen. "And this part involves you as well; when he lied about finding warriors, which were circus bugs... you ants exiled him from your island without giving him a chance to explain himself..." he then turned to Atta. "And when you told him the truth about why he was sent to find warriors, that angered him and he abandoned the colony. In other words, you ants weren't being very fair to him with how you treated him. And that made people angry. What has your relationships been like after you left the show?"
The queen let out a heavy sigh before speaking. "Well... A week after we left the show, Mike and Angela moved out of the colony with the circus bugs... And... they've been writing letters to my youngest daughter Dot… But… we haven't seen them since…"
Jerry turned to the human couple, seeking their perspective. "And... Obviously, you're surprised that they, and pretty much the whole colony, wronged each of your siblings, and that the princess and the council would do something so cruel as to send your best friend was off to find warriors just so he wouldn't cause any more accidents, and that he was exiled because he lied… and that he abandoned the colony out of anger when he found out the truth that that quest was just to get rid of him. And you're surprised that your daughter's uncle," the host then gestured to David. "your brother," he then gestured to Lily. "your sister's boyfriend, almost ended his own life because his best friend abandoned him. Are you surprised by how the ants were treating Flik?"
Lily shook her head firmly. "No, this is not the first time."
"Like, constantly." David added as he sighed heavily, his frustration evident.
Dr. Flora's voice trembled with emotion as she pleaded for forgiveness, tears falling from her face. "We're sorry! Please forgive us! Please!"
Lily's voice quivered with emotion as she expressed her anger and hatred. "We're raising a 3-year-old daughter, and I'm having to provide therapy sessions for my sister's boyfriend, my daughter's uncle! Do you have any idea how difficult and painful that is for our family?! Do you know how much we had to suffer because of all the hateful damn people in our world with no parents in our lives! Do you know how much Angela and Mike had to suffer because of how you treated Flik and the fact that he abandoned the colony?! My man's little brother, my older sister's man, our daughter's uncle, almost committed suicide because of you ants!"
David's voice cracked with rage and hatred as he recounted the memory. "3 years ago, we took my little brother, his girlfriend, and Flik on a dinner with us to celebrate the birth of our daughter! 3 years ago! Flik even got the chance to hold her when she was first born, and we honored him with the title of Godfather!"
Thorny interjected defensively, "Your daughter shouldn't be dragged into this! Why bring her up?!"
Lily's retort was sharp and unyielding. "BECAUSE SHE'S AROUND ALL OF THEM, YOU IDIOTS!"
As the female human's frustration reached its peak, David stepped in, his voice firm and unwavering as he addressed Thorny's dismissive remark. "It's not about her involvement. It's about how your actions and behavior affect our entire damn family and friends, including her, Flik, and Dot!"
As Lily passionately argued her point, Cornelius attempted to dismiss the relevance of their daughter's involvement.
"Well, what's that got to do with our situation and our personal issues?!" he interjected, clearly missing Lily's point. "She's 3, she doesn't need to be involved in this!"
"She IS involved! How the hell do you mean?!" the female human retorted, her frustration evident in her voice.
David, seizing the opportunity to drive home their point, gestured emphatically to himself and his girlfriend. "We're both her parents! Mike and Angela are both her aunt and uncle! And Flik's her godfather!"
Mr. Soil interjected after a brief pause, his tone attempting to downplay the significance of the situation.
"Well, you don't need to tell her all of your personal issues!" he interjected, implying that Lily's points were unnecessary or irrelevant.
After another brief pause, the audience chuckled awkwardly, sensing the tension between the humans and the ants, yet finding the exchange slightly uncomfortable. Jerry, Steve, Jimmy, Manny, Gypsy, MagicalHyena, and Kawaii all tried to hide a smile and stifle a chuckle.
As tensions mounted on the stage, Lily's frustration boiled over, her words sharp and unapologetic. "No sh(bleep), but when she witnesses 'Uncle Flik' enduring constant mistreatment and his inventions being dismissed because they have a habit of going wrong and causing accidents, and when she figures out that her godfather was sent on a phony quest to find warriors just to die, and then banished for a simple damn lie about discovering circus bugs when he thought they were warriors…!"
David's voice echoed his girlfriend's sentiments, his tone heavy with concern and anger for his family. "And when she sees 'Uncle Mike' and 'Aunt Angela' grappling with the loss of their best friend because he abandoned them, including his goddaughter, and when she sees 'Uncle Mike' with a rope hooked on the ceiling, on the brink of freaking suicide, and Mommy and Daddy having to cope with the damn loss of a beloved family member, let alone a sibling, an uncle, and a godfather... what the hell do you think she's gonna make of all this?!"
The audience fell silent, the weight of Lily and David's words hanging heavily in the air, as they grappled with the harsh reality of the situation.
The queen's expression softened, her eyes reflecting a mixture of remorse and understanding as she listened to Lily and David's impassioned words. "I understand your concern for your daughter, and we deeply regret the pain and turmoil our actions have caused," she admitted, her voice tinged with sorrow. "But please believe me when I say that we never intended for any of this to happen. We were simply trying to protect our colony and maintain order."
Lily's voice rang out with incredulity, her frustration evident in every word she spoke. "Protect?! You call sending someone off to die, and exiling someone from their home for a small damn lie, pushing a fellow member to abandon his home out of anger, and pushing one of our loved ones to the brink of suicide protecting?!" Her tone was laced with disbelief, echoing the sentiments of many who had witnessed the events unfold.
"I didn't devise the plan to send him off to find warriors just to get rid of Flik! I didn't even know he was dispatched on that mission just to prevent any more mishaps until after Hopper's demise and when Flik abandoned the colony! I never ordered any of my subjects to go off and face certain danger once!"
"Once is too many, obviously!" David stressed
The queen countered firmly, her voice filled with sincerity and frustration. "I didn't send any of my subjects off to die at all! I don't use any of my subjects like pawns! I know there are some tyrannical people who do, but I'm not one of them!"
The queen's voice resonated with frustration and determination. "I care deeply for all my subjects, my colony, and everyone else, including my two daughters! I strive to provide kindness to everyone!"
Lily's response was swift and accusatory. "So, you claim to care and provide kindness, yet you allowed your eldest daughter here to exile Flik when he lied to the colony about finding warriors, which turned out to be circus bugs?! You didn't even give Flik, the only ant who was willing to help free your colony from the grasshoppers, a chance to explain his actions! And you prevented Dot from going after him, tearing her away from her best friend, which ultimately led to the grasshoppers taking over your colony!"
The queen's tone shifted to frustration as she defended her actions. "It was a mistake! I misjudged Flik's actions as selfish when that flea arrived in the colony! And at the time, Dot couldn't fly, and I was concerned for her safety if she ventured into the wilderness! I didn't want her getting hurt out there!"
David interjected, emphasizing the current situation. "But she can fly NOW!"
"And she IS hurting! She lost her best friend because of her sister here and you!" Lily gestured accusingly at Atta. "And we lost our best friend! Mike and Angela lost their best friend! Our daughter lost her godfather! And you allowed the grasshoppers to take over your colony!"
The queen's frustration reached a boiling point as she vehemently defended herself. "I did NOT ALLOW THE GRASSHOPPERS TO TAKE OVER! Their dominance was a result of my mistake in judgment and decision-making by banishing Flik after being deceived by that flea's circus bugs! I deeply regret it! You act as though I feel no shame or regret for exiling Flik over a lie, and that I consider myself perfect! You act as if I don't care about anybody but myself, and that I don't wish I could turn back time and undo my mistakes! That's not the case! I do have regret and shame! I do wish I could turn back time and undo my mistakes! I am not perfect, and neither are queens! I do care about others, and I wish I could change my past decisions! But I can't! All I can do is just live with the consequences!"
David's voice echoed with frustration as he added to the accusations. "Which is my little brother almost committing suicide because his best friend abandoned him!"
Lily's tone was filled with anguish as she spoke of her daughter's loss and her own struggles. "And our daughter losing her godfather, and me having to give my older sister's boyfriend, her uncle, my man's brother, therapy sessions, so he doesn't end up killing himself like he almost did! What kind of future is that for any of us?!"
The queen listened to their words with a heavy heart, her expression a mixture of remorse and sorrow. "I understand the pain and suffering caused by my decisions, and I deeply regret the consequences they've had on all of you. I can only offer my sincerest apologies and vow to learn from my mistakes moving forward."
David's voice rang out, cutting through the tension with raw emotion. "There is no moving forward when my little brother is still struggling without his best friend! The wounds inflicted by your actions run deep, and the pain lingers, impacting every aspect of our lives!"
Mr. Soil stepped forward, his tone defensive yet pleading. "We understand your pain, but please understand, we were trying to protect the colony. We didn't anticipate the consequences of our actions."
Cornelius nodded in agreement, his voice wavering with remorse. "Yes, we made mistakes, but we were acting in what we thought was the best interest of the colony. We never intended for anyone to suffer."
Dr. Flora's voice trembled with emotion as she spoke with teary-eyes. "We're sorry... We truly are. We didn't realize the extent of the damage we were causing. We were blinded by our fear and uncertainty."
Thorny's expression softened, his words tinged with regret. "We were wrong to treat Flik the way we did. We should have given him a chance, instead of casting him aside."
Atta's voice cracked with emotion as she struggled to find the right words as tears fell down her face. "I know we made a mistake... we were so focused on upholding the rules and traditions of the colony that we failed to see the bigger picture. We pushed Flik away when he needed us the most, and we'll regret that for the rest of our lives."
Lily's frustration boiled over as she interjected, her voice laced with anger and sorrow. "Yeah, now! But where the hell were you when my sister's heart was freaking breaking?! When Mike, my man's brother, was spiraling into depression? When he almost committed suicide?! When our family was falling apart? You can't just say sorry and expect everything to be okay! You tore us apart, and now we're left having to pick up the damn pieces with our bare hands, and having to deal with our hands bleeding profusely, with no bandages to stop them!"
David's tone turned heated as he continued, his frustration evident in his voice. "You ants have no idea what the hell you've done to us! You ruined our lives and destroyed our family! And you think a simple damn apology is enough to make it right?! It's not! We trusted you, we thought you were our friends, we thought you cared about us, but you turned your backs on us when we needed you the most!"
Lily's voice echoed with anger as she confronted the ants with the harsh truth. "And now you're too scared to even send out search parties for Flik because you're so damn afraid of what's beyond your precious little island! Well, newsflash, your fears are destroying lives! You're too wrapped up in your own damn problems to care about anyone else's!"
Thorny interjected, his voice tinged with apprehension. "Out there, there are birds, snakes, and bigger bugs! It's suicide for us to venture into such dangers!"
David responded with resolve. "But if anything happened to any of our family members, their safety would outweigh any peril! I'd risk my life to protect my brother, my daughter, and all our loved ones!"
Lily echoed David's sentiment with equal determination. "Absolutely. My family's safety comes first. I'd brave any danger to ensure their well-being! But you won't, because you ants are too damn scared to prioritize anyone else's safety!"
The ants all remained silent, not wanting to say anything else without triggering the human couple's rage.
Jerry then spoke up to the ants, his tone measured. "That is a fair point. It's understandable that you may have hesitations about sending out search parties, considering the dangers beyond your colony. However, it's also crucial to recognize the gravity of the situation and the impact it has had on those directly involved. It's not just about the physical dangers but also the emotional toll on individuals like them and each of their siblings." He gestured to David and Lily.
The queen sighed heavily, her expression fraught with remorse. "We understand the concerns, but it's not as simple as you make it out to be. Sending out search parties into the unknown wilderness is not without its risks. We have to consider the safety of our entire colony."
Atta nodded in agreement, her voice tinged with sorrow. "We can't ignore the dangers lurking outside our colony. It's a difficult decision to make, knowing that someone we care about is out there, but we have to weigh the risks carefully."
Mr. Soil interjected, his tone defensive. "We're not heartless, but we have to prioritize the safety of everyone in the colony. We can't afford to jeopardize that for the sake of one individual."
Thorny chimed in, echoing Mr. Soil's sentiment. "It's a tough situation, no doubt about it. But we have to think about the bigger picture here."
Cornelius nodded in agreement, adding, "We have to trust in the resilience and resourcefulness of Flik. He's proven himself capable before, and we have to believe he'll find his way back to us."
Dr. Flora's voice wavered with emotion as she spoke. "We deeply regret the pain and suffering we caused. But we're trying to do what we believe is best for everyone."
Jerry listened intently, taking in their responses. He could sense the weight of their words and the complexity of the situation they faced. It was clear that there were no easy answers in this fraught situation.
"Indeed, it's a delicate balance," the host acknowledged, his tone measured and thoughtful. "Safety is paramount, no doubt. But at what cost? When someone you care about is in danger, the instinct to protect them often overrides rationality."
He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. "Consider this: sometimes, taking risks is necessary, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. It's about finding that balance between caution and courage, between protecting the colony and standing up for what's right."
The ants exchanged glances, absorbing Jerry's words. It was clear that his perspective had given them pause, forcing them to reconsider their stance in light of the human couple's anger and anguish.
After a moment of tense silence, the bell rang 3 times, signaling the start of another round of fighting. Without hesitation, the female human lunged forward, her anger fueling her determination as she engaged in another physical altercation with the queen as Kawaii moved Jerry away from the two women so they didn't accidentally hit him or bump into him.
Amidst the uproarious cheers and whistles from the audience, David stepped forward and grabbed hold of Mr. Soil, trying but failing to drag him to the ground. Simultaneously, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy sprang into action, each attempting to pry Lily away from the queen, while Steve, Jimmy, and Manny struggled with the two men, striving to prevent further escalation of the altercation.
Amidst the chaos of the scuffle, Lily's voice rose above the clamor, sharp and intense. "BITCH!" she cried out, her anger fueling her determination as she continued to engage in the physical confrontation with the queen.
The audience's fervent chant of "JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" filled the studio, echoing the heightened tension in the air. After a brief moment of separation, Lily wasted no time in initiating another confrontation, this time with Atta, while David swiftly joined the fray against Thorny, their determination unwavering despite the chaos unfolding around them.
As the audience cheered and whistled, the energy in the studio surged with excitement, amplifying the intensity of the unfolding drama on stage. The fervent support from the spectators spurred on the participants, fueling their resolve as they continued to engage in the heated confrontations.
Steve, Jimmy, Manny, MagicalHyena, Kawaii, and Gypsy all exerted their utmost effort to intervene and separate the brawling individuals, but their task was met with considerable resistance. The strength and determination displayed by the guests made the task challenging, requiring the combined efforts of the security team to effectively diffuse the escalating confrontations.
"Break, break, break!" Gypsy commanded firmly as she, along with the other two security girls, worked tirelessly to separate the brawling women. Their combined efforts eventually prevailed, as they successfully intervened and pulled Lily and Atta apart. Meanwhile, Steve, Jimmy, and Manny also managed to separate David and Thorny, albeit with considerable effort. The audience, caught up in the intensity of the moment, chanted the host's name in unison, adding to the fervor of the scene.
As the tension settled and the audience quieted down, the human couple took a moment to compose themselves, readjusting their disheveled hair as they caught their breath. Amidst the palpable silence, the bell rang out 3 times, signaling the start of another fight. Lily wasted no time, launching herself at Dr. Flora and tackling her to the ground, while David mirrored her actions by engaging in a physical struggle with Mr. Soil. The sudden eruption of activity reignited the energy in the room, as the audience roared with excitement.
As the security team made another attempt to intervene and separate the fighters, Lily's frustration boiled over. Ignoring the efforts of Kawaii, MagicalHyena, and Gypsy to stand her up, she grabbed hold of Dr. Flora's antenna and squeezed and tugged on it with all her might, causing the ant doctor to squeak and whimper in pain.
"Stand up, stand up!" Kawaii urged, trying to coax Lily away from the struggling ant doctor and defuse the escalating situation.
"JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" chanted the audience as security managed to get everyone back on their feet. However, David and Mr. Soil remained locked in their struggle, while Lily stubbornly clung to Dr. Flora's antenna.
"Let go, let go!" commanded MagicalHyena, her voice firm as she, Gypsy, and Kawaii endeavored to pry Lily's fingers away from the ant doctor's antenna, determined to bring an end to the chaos unfolding on stage.
As the chaos subsided and the audience quieted down, Todd Schultz, the unit manager, stepped onto the stage with cups of water in hand. With assistance from Steve, Gypsy, Manny, Kawaii, and MagicalHyena, he distributed the cups to David, Lily, the queen, Atta, Dr. Flora, Thorny, and Mr. Soil, ensuring each guest catch their breath before doing anything else.
Lily flashed a sarcastic smile as she accepted the cup, her tone dripping with false politeness. "Water? Thanks, that'd be great." Her words carried a hint of irony, reflecting the tension that still lingered in the air despite the temporary calm.
As the guests took sips of water, the security team remained vigilant, standing by attentively for any potential signs of further escalation. Their presence served as a reassuring presence, ready to intervene if tensions flared once again. The studio fell into a momentary lull, the only sound being the soft murmurs of conversation and the occasional sip of water as everyone collected themselves after the intense altercation.
With a sudden burst of anger, Lily hurled her cup of water at the three female ants, the liquid splashing across their faces and drenching them. The unexpected action elicited exclaims of surprise from the audience, followed by cheers and applause as they reveled in the dramatic moment.
Not to be outdone, David swiftly followed suit, launching his cup of water at the two male ants with equal force and determination. The studio was once again filled with a cacophony of cheering and whistling, the tension in the air palpable as the scene unfolded before them.
Amidst the chaos, Lily launched herself at the queen while David charged at Mr. Soil, their anger fueling their determination to make the ants pay for what they did to Flik, Mike, and Angela. As the two parties clashed in a physical altercation, Steve, Jimmy, Manny, Gypsy, MagicalHyena, and Kawaii sprang into action, working tirelessly to separate the fighting individuals and restore order to the stage. Despite their efforts, the roars of the audience echoed throughout the studio, underscoring the intensity of the moment and the fervor of the confrontation unfolding before them.
"Bitch!" David shouted at Mr. Soil, his voice filled with frustration and anger as Steve, Jimmy, and Manny used all their strength to restrain the two men.
"We'll be back!" Jerry announced, his voice projecting over the din of the audience's cheers as the chaos onstage subsided and the host exited the stage, leaving the guests and security to disperse. The audience's fervent cheers persisted, creating a backdrop of excitement as the show theme began to play. Manny, Gypsy, Jimmy, and Kawaii each directed David, Lily, the queen, and Mr. Soil to each of their respective positions on the stage amid the chants of "Jerry" from the audience. Gradually, the screen faded to black, signaling the transition to commercial breaks.
