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Post by The Poetic Protégée on May 30, 2006 15:14:56 GMT -5
This adventure is being started as one of Becky's assignments, but everyone is welcome to join. As usual, please read previous posts, keep the story moving and have fun! ;D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ It was an ordinary day in the Academy. All the sidekicks were either in their rooms, dozing in the gentle afternoon sunshine or watching ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?’ in the living room. The film had only just started and Becky was excitedly waiting for the first glimpse of her Johnny-To-Be. Roxie was passing popcorn to LadyM when Becky gasped. The popcorn slipped from Roxie’s grasp and ended up scattered all over the floor. “Becky!” Roxie cried upset at her own clumsiness but Becky didn’t hear her. Something had just distressed her beyond words. The film was still continuing but instead of Gilbert Grape in his starring role, there was another actor! Roxie and LadyM, who were still busy sweeping up the popcorn, had not noticed a thing. Becky closed her eyes, counted to five, and opened them again but they still showed a different person in Gilbert’s place, speaking his lines with a distinct lack of emotion, his eyes deadened in expression. Not only had Gilbert been replaced but the replacement was one of the worse actors she had ever seen! “Becky, are you alright?” LadyM had looked up and seen Becky’s pale, shocked face. “No!” replied Becky, “I’m not alright! Look!” She pointed at the screen. “What the…?!” Roxie immediately dropped the popcorn bowl again as she too noticed the flaw in the film. “Are you sure you put in the right DVD?” “Of course I’m sure,” said Becky anxiety making her snap, “It was my own copy. I don’t understand what could have…” “Wait,” said LadyM, “Listen!” The fake Gilbert had stopped saying Gilbert’s lines and had turned to the screen. His dead looking eyes were staring straight at the three sidekicks almost as if he could see them. “I was supposed to carry on with this movie but it’s so dull I can barely stay awake.” To emphasis this, he gave an exaggerated yawn. “So, how about we wrap this up now? Let’s face it, I’ll be doing us all a favour.” The three sidekicks looked on horrified as the credits appeared. “This is a joke, it has to be!” said Becky rushing forwards to press play again but the same thing happened, somehow the film had been replaced by something completely different. “Let’s try a different DVD,” said LadyM, “I’ll run up and get my copy.” She did so and all three of them waited for the real Gilbert to appear. But he didn’t. Once again, there was a different man posing as the real Johnny and once again he brought an end to the film after a mere five minutes. “This can’t be happening!” wailed Becky. Without WEGG, what would she watch when she was feeling down? How would she get her fix of Gilbert? How would she promote the fandom of WEGG if there was no film to promote?! “Breathe, Becky, breathe!” said LadyM and slowly Becky began to come back round. “We’ve got to establish what we’re dealing with here,” Roxie said sensibly. She grabbed a handful of other Johnny DVDs from the shelf and put them on one by one. Every single one of them started normally but instead of Johnny there was another actor. The rest of the films continued until the end but neither Becky, Roxie nor LadyM could bear to watch more than a few minutes of each one, a Johnny film without Johnny was like the sky without stars. Close to tears, Becky turned to the others. “What are we going to do?” she asked. LadyM and Roxie looked at each other. “First things first,” said LadyM, “This looks like too big a job for the three of us. If we’re going to get to the bottom of this, we’re going to need Angel Assistance.” “Ok,” said Becky, “Let’s go!”
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on May 31, 2006 3:16:06 GMT -5
The three of them rounded up all of the Angels and explained to them what was going on
"Johnny has been erased!" Becky said hysterically. "We were watching WEGG and another actor was in Johnny's place,". She gasped between breathes and sat down on a chair.
Roxie glanced at Becky and continued calmly. "Then we tried all the other movies and the same man was in them!" She put her arm around Becky who was sobbing uncontrolably.
"It was as though the replacement was dead," LadyM said quietly. "He looked us dead in the eyes and i sensed he was not of this world... maybe another world,"
CC and the other Angels had been listening very carefully. "We need to get to the bottom of this!" CC said confidently "We need to find the real characters then put them back in the film,"
"That's easier said than done," Becky said tearfully
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Post by The Undaunted Doña on May 31, 2006 9:39:45 GMT -5
LadyM was thinking to herself as she heard CC talking.. geez this is what I get for having to take an unscheduled absence She had ahd to take a short unscheduled hiatus and had just gotten back and was going to enjoy a Johnny moive or five with a few of her kick sisters. Only to find out the Johnnies where GONE from thier movies. Not only Gilbert, but Crybaby, ,Ichabod, Sam, Capt. Jack, Inspector Abberline..to name a few..and *gasp* Her own favorite, Don Juan DeMarco! They messed with Don Juan..this means war!
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on May 31, 2006 10:20:53 GMT -5
When CC began talking about what they were going to do, Becky switched off completely. She was far to upset to concentrate on what CC and DB were planning to do. What was she going to do without Gilbert?
"Becky," Roxie said softly "Are you ok?"
"Not really," Becky said quietly "I just want Gilbert back, not to mention all the other characters,"
"This means war!" LadyM said loudly "We need to get those characters back and fast!"
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on May 31, 2006 10:37:37 GMT -5
Right then, an annoying ring tone punctuated the air making everyone look around. It was almost a minute before Jay realised it was her phone. Blushing furiously she dug around in her pockets until she retrieved the phone she carried for emergencies.
"Hello?"
"Listen up," said a deep voice Jay did not recognise, "If you want this unpleasantness to end, you're going to have to do exactly what I say. Johnny Depp has been erased from every movie, every television show, and every interview he has ever appeared in. This will remain the case unless you follow my instructions very carefully."
Jay, who had gone very white, suddenly remembered that she had speaker phone. She pressed the button with a trembling finger so everyone could listen in.
"You will recieve a call at exactly midnight tonight on this phone. Whoever recieves the call must be alone. If this does not happen, Johnny Depp will remain erased forever."
There was a click and the phone went dead.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on May 31, 2006 13:10:31 GMT -5
Becky started shaking uncontrolably... "We can't let that happen... we mustn't let that happen... life wouldn't be worth living if Johnny was erased for ever,"
Becky tried to imagine life without Johnny. Fresh tears spilled down her cheeks... why, why would somebody want to erase him?
"We need some answers," She said getting up. All the angels looked at her, they too were just as upset as her. "Does he have any enemies? Is there anybody that would hate him so much they'd want to erase him?"
But no-one could answer her questions as they were just as clueless as she was...
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Post by Candy Queen on May 31, 2006 16:28:55 GMT -5
Roxie hadn't fully taken into effect what had happened. And when it hit her... It hit her HARD. She shed a single tear then got angry. Who could do such a thing? Nobody that was gonna get away with it. Not if she could help it. "We need to figure this out, and we need to figure it out soon." She demanded "Any ideas as to who might have done this. Speak up now. Who would hate Johnny, or us for that matter, so much that they would erase him completely from existance?" She had a sudden thought, "What if they didn't just erase him from the movies but from his existance too? What if they completely took away Johnny? Do you think that man is with Vanessa right now? Would she notice? Or would they get to her memory before she could realize it wasn't the man she fell in love with." There were so many questions to be answered. "Roxie slow down. One step at a time here." LadyM said Jay gave Roxie a Pepsi to calm her down. Jay then imagined a chair for Roxie to sit it. "Here. Sit down, drink this try to calm down a little. We can figure this out." "Okay" Roxie breathed."Where do we start?"
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on May 31, 2006 16:59:33 GMT -5
"We start by deciding who is going to recieve the phone call at midnight bearing in mind we have no idea what that person will be expected to do."
Jay looked round the room at the anxious yet determined faces. Everyone was silent.
"We need a volunteer."
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on May 31, 2006 18:33:01 GMT -5
Star comes in holding her Ed Wood Dvd "What is going on, I was going to watch Ed Wood and what do I see some dude" Star cried Star sat down on a chair and put her hands on her knees. "What is going on and who did it?'' She added "Someone has erased Johnny" Jay said "What!'' Star cried getting up now. "Who could have done this" She said looking confused who would erase Johnny? "Don't worry Star we are going to get this guy" LadyM answered "Okay, back on to topic who is going to stay and wait for instructions?'' Jay asked agian looking at everyone. "Yes, who will wait while I go smash this guys head in like a watermelon" Star added making a fist a starblot glowed around it.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 1, 2006 3:30:07 GMT -5
Becky stood up nervously... "I'll, i'll volunteer...," She said trembling... Although she was extreamly upset, she wanted answers from whoever had done this to Johnny. She wanted everything to go back to normal and have Johnny and all his characters return saftly.
"Are you sure?" Jay said seriously
"Yes," Becky said even though she could barely stand upright
"Ok then," Jay handed her the phone... "It's all yours...,"
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Jun 1, 2006 4:43:19 GMT -5
After a couple more hours of fruitless discussion, the Angels and 'kicks realised that it was time they made themselves scarce.
"We won't be far away, Becky," Jay assured her brave sidekick, "If you need us, press the button on the side of the phone and we'll be right by your side. Ok?"
Becky ran her finger over the alarm button and nodded.
"Right," said Jay, "Everyone out...the guy said she had to be alone, and we don't want to risk losing the Johnny's forever. Good luck, Becky." Jay gave Becky a fierce hug before sheparding everyone else out of the room. Star and LadyM were the last to leave.
"It's going to be alright," said Becky trying to sound confident. LadyM nodded. Star sprinkled some stardust around, just in case. Then they both left, leaving Becky completely alone with only ten minutes to go before midnight.
The wait was intolerable. Becky kept picking up the phone, putting it down, picking it up again, checking that it was on, checking that it wasn't on silent. When the stroke of midnight came, nothing happened. Becky was just thinking that the suspence might cause her to faint when the silence was suddenly broken. The phone was ringing. Trembling, Becky reached towards it. She did not have a chance to speak before the person on the other end asked a question of his own.
"Are you alone?"
"Yes," said Becky looking around the room, her finger hovering over the alarm button.
"Good. You are Becky Abberline, sidekick of The Poetic Protégée. Training to be Gilbert Grape's Angel."
"How...how do you know all that?" asked Becky in a shocked voice. Her question was ignored.
"What would you do to get Mr Grape back?"
"Anything."
The word was out of her mouth before she could stop herself, but she instantly regretted her rashness. Perhaps it had not been the most sensible plan to tell the bad guy she would do anything.
"Good," said the deep voice, "You'll do."
"I'll do...? What do you mean?"
"I mean, you will do for what I have planned. This is no ordinary crime. I don't want money, I don't want publicity for some grand cause, I don't even want world domination and all its many benefits. What I want is a lot more simple."
There was a pause.
"Well?!" said Becky unable to contain herself.
"I want to know whether you are worthy. You will recieve a call in exactly twelve hours. You and you alone must answer it but the others may join you. Until then..."
There was a click and the phone went dead.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 1, 2006 7:17:09 GMT -5
Becky couldn't believe what she had just heard...the others may join you what did that mean? How many could join me? All of them? Becky decided on all of them, she didn't want to be alone again.
She called out to the Angels and the Kicks. They came rushing into the room.
"What happened? Are you ok?" They asked crowding round her.
"I'm fine... i just feel a little strange?" Becky broke off thinking about what the voice had said I want to know whether you are worthy what did it mean?
"What happened?" LadyM said softly
"This person doesn't want money or world domination, he wants to know if i am worthy... he's going to ring again in exactly 12 hours, but this time you guys can listen but i have to answer the phone," Becky's hand gripped the phone tightly. "Whatever it is, i'm ready,"
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Post by The Undaunted Doña on Jun 1, 2006 10:23:30 GMT -5
"Worthy of What?"I'll show him worthy," LadyM said, drawing her sword, her eyes blazing.
"Whoa.. calm down.. you're not going to help by losing your temper. We all need to keep our cool here, 'Jay said, , convincing LadyM to sheath her sword.. for now.
"So.. what're we suppsoed to do? Just stand around and do nothing? I'd rather just go Zorro-Homicidal on th nutcase's head and get our boys back!"
"Yeah, I know..but first we need to find out exactly what this guys plan is.and WHERE he even is before we can plan anything. So, let's just wait for the phone call and more information."
LadyM sighed and put her throwing dagger back in her boot. She knew she was resigned to waiting..and she hated to wait when the Johnnies were in trouble.
(OCC: Ladies, I have been having alot of troubole with my internet..and I gotta go away this weekend, will try and be on to post..loivign this story!)
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Jun 1, 2006 10:30:48 GMT -5
Jay looked around at the others. Twelve hours was a long time to wait with nothing to do. They would have to find something constructive to do or they would all go mad. Roxie saw her heading over to the pile of Johnny DVDs.
"Oh no, please don't say we have to watch them again," she said, "I can't take seeing any more imposters."
"I know it's hard," said Jay, "But we don't have any choice. Becky's done a fine job so far but while we wait for more information, we need to try and work out as much as we can by ourselves."
She handed out each DVD to a different person.
"The fake Gilbert stopped his film after just a few minutes, maybe there are other parts where one of the actors deviates from the true plot. You never know, there may be hidden clues. At least it'll give us something to do while we wait."
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 1, 2006 14:15:33 GMT -5
Jay handed Becky a copy of WEGG, she put it in the dvd player and the dull actor appeared on screen instead of Johnny. She kept her cool and kept on watching despite the bad acting. After a few minutes the film stopped and the actor's dead-like eyes looked straight into the camera "“I was supposed to carry on with this movie but it’s so dull I can barely stay awake, so, how about we wrap this up now? Let’s face it, I’ll be doing us all a favour.”
"This is making no sense...," She said quietly. She then noticed something she hadn't noticed before because she was too upset. She saw a dark shadow behind the actor... she couldn't make out who it was but she knew that it must be a human. The film then stopped then the credits flickered onto the screen.
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