4 Revenge of the Bubblegum Princess
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Sissy, Selena and Bunny are getting dressed. Selena, picking up her own dress, says, "These are really nice, incredibly quality and craftsmanship." Selena runs her hands over the pale-pink Qi Pao-style dress. Some say cultural appropriation; Selena's always believed it to be cultural appreciation-- finding beauty in the styles of other cultures. The dress hugs Selena in all the right places, doing a little turn, Selena gives a smile. "This looks amazing on me, so not only does the Queen kiss amazingly, she also has impeccable style."
Unzipping her own garment bag revealing a Princess-cut soft-pink dress. The slightest of smiles cracks the stoic Sissy. "Candy's fashions are high end, for sure. I've wanted this dress for ages. I don't think I've even told anyone about wanting it."
The petite blonde picks up her garment bag, seeing a beautiful, white panel dress that accentuates all her curves and the legs for days the blonde has.
Jumping in on the conversation, Bunny interjects, "I think the Queen of a country has a lot more resources than we do, so her acquiring information really shouldn't surprise anyone."
Selena kissing Sissy's lips. "She's right you know, Sissy. I'm sure there really isn't much out of reach for Freyja."
The three budding lovers continue to help each other get dressed, finding that Freyja always includes the accessories.
Deedee clutching her garment bag, is trying to find a place to get dressed for the upcoming concert. It's not every day you get a private performance from a pop star and a queen. Deedee's garment bag is draped over her left arm, while her left hand is clutching her makeup case.
Opening the door to a spare bathroom, unaware it's actually occupied by a distraught Vicious Woods, causes Deedee to freeze up. Next to Cobalt, Vicious is the strongest person Deedee knows. Hanging her bag on the back of the door, and setting her makeup case on the counter, she quickly embraces Vicious.
Stroking Vicious's hair, she asks, "Hey Vee, are you doing okay?" Deedee grabs some tissues, and quickly cleans up her mentor's tears and snot.
Quickly trying to regain her composure, Vicious greets Deedee, "Oh hey...You're getting ready for the concert, too?"
Deedee nods. "Yeah, all the free rooms are taken. I was hoping to use this bathroom. You don't mind, Vee?"
Vicious having pulled herself together, "Yeah, yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I wanted some space from Sherry."
Deedee notices Vee's garment bag and makeup case are also sitting on the counter, ready for Vicious's use.
"Hey Vee, are you really okay with me taking Sherry's place, and Sherry leaving to rejoin Cobalt?"
Pulling her shirt down, while standing up, Vicious addresses the Sherry situation. "Sure Deedee, what's on your mind?"
Opening her own makeup case, Deedee begins applying the look to complement the yellow dress that she's been given; with Deedee's fair complexion, the yellow will pop and really bring out her hazel eyes.
Vicious, approaching the counter, begins her own preparation for the concert. Vicious knows the color of her dress is green like the six inches of color on her medium-length hair.
Meticulously applying her makeup, Deedee asks, "Are you okay with Sherry stepping down, and me taking her place as your vice principal, Vee?"
Pulling her shirt and pants off, Vicious replies, "It hurts that she says we're still together, but let's be real-- this is a breakup, and yeah, it sucks, but as long as she's happy, I don't want to be the cause of her being unhappy."
Deedee slips her arm around Vicious's waist and draws her in. "Things could be fun between us, you know."
Vicious is caught a little off guard at the sudden attitude shift in the once very timid Deedee. But being around Cobalt, whose charisma is infectious, has a way of pulling the best out of those around her, by just being Cobalt.
Smiling at Vicious, Deedee changes the topic to a much lighter subject. "So I've never heard Trixie sing, is she any good?"
Vicious, laughing, responds, "Well, Trixie was a pop idol, mainly an internet sensation, but she can sing. But, myself, I'm curious to see how good Queen Freyja is, and what she and Cobalt will get into with each other."
"Wait a minute you said Cobalt's mother is Queen Freyja, like a queen-type Queen 'cause that would make Cobalt an actual princess, and not of cats!"
Turing to Deedee, Vicious simply responds with a simple, "Yes, she is a legit princess."
With the tension now completely broken, Vicious and Deedee finish getting ready for the concert and subsequent party starting right after.
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The girls have all gathered around the front of the stage in anticipation of the concert.
Sabine, glancing around, nudges Domino, "Hey, I haven't seen Cobalt since Sherry dragged her kicking and screaming from the throwing ring."
Domino shrugs. "Nope, Freyja, Trixie and Cobalt are missing. I'm sure Cobalt's with her mom getting ready, she's probably got a part in Freyja's performance. I'm sure Sherry's somewhere torturing the poor girl! Did Sherry really request to come back and be Cobalt's personal maid again?"
An impish grin crosses Sabine's purple lips. "Oh yes. This is only phase one in operation-- make Cobalt very sorry she's an idiot!" Laughing in her online-evil-genius persona, Sabine can only help but smirk.
Domino, for the first time, may truly realize that pissing off Sabine can be very bad for you, and the growing concern for Cobalt's fate causes a little worry in the large warrior Domino.
The twilight is casting a natural light show that's illuminating Trixie, with her burning-red hair of fire, her long curls blowing behind her. A look of determination glistens in the singer's emerald eyes. The cut of Trixie's dress looks amazing, stretched across Trixie's gigantic bust. she approaches the mic stand, as the cacophony of applause comes to a quiet, almost eerie, silence.
Trixie, ever the show woman, softly begins the first few notes of Sia's 'Rainbow', when the band kicks in, causing the girls to erupt in screams of joy at the singer's stage show. Trixie's carefully laid-out song has brought the concert to a ruckus start. Usually, at a normal event, you want to build to a fever pitch, but this is such a mini-concert, it can break the regular rules and go hard the whole show.
Trixie, taking the mic, addresses her friends and others in attendance. "That first song was dedicated to the girls of Bubblegum Princess Inc!"
The girls erupt in screams of happiness, settling down enough for Trixie to continue. "This next song is to a very special, blue-streaked pain-in-the-ass, who will always be my favorite person in the whole world!" P Picking up the simple acoustic guitar, Trixie begins playing Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Simple Man'.
Cobalt is standing, wrapped in a giant box. "This was a much better idea on paper than in reality," a very uncomfortable Cobalt remarks to herself, hearing Trixie's haunting voice singing 'Simple Man' changing the lyrics slightly to be more in line with Cobalt being a simple woman.
Cobalt feels the box being moved. The girls finally catch sight of the giant wrapped gift coming onto the stage, as they enjoy the hauntingly beautiful lyrics of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song.
Feeling the weight of her tiara, the Princess of Cats grumbles to herself, "Every girl wants a tiara, Cobalt. Every girl wants to be a princess-- not if they new how fucking heavy the goddamn thing is, and uncomfortable to wear as a added bonus!"
The final words of 'Simple Man' hang in the twilight's haze. Ever the show woman, Trixie begins addressing the girls. Turning her attention to Sabine, she takes the hand of the purple-haired Kodachi, guiding her to the giant wrapped present, which is wrapped in pearl-white with a purple ribbon and bow.
Sabine, looking over the massive box, can't help but wonder what the hell is going on, "Why do I feel this is one of Cobalt's hair-brained ideas!" Tentatively touching the box, the simple motion begins bringing the crowd to a screaming pitch of encouragement to rip it open. "RIP IT OPEN, SABINE!" the girls cheer in unison.
Sabine finally rips the box open, to reveal Cobalt in her tiara, wearing the most jaw-dropping evening gown Sabine's ever seen. It's a mixture of Cobalt's trademark baby-blue color and Sabine's own purple color. It clings to her every curve, like a second skin, flowing around her like wisps in the wind. Cobalt's makeup is next level, drawing her pouty lips into a mesmerizing look, only to be topped by the Princess of Cats' electric-blue eyes.
Taking in the sight of Sabine, momentarily robs Cobalt of her breath and voice. The Kodachi warrior had fallen head-long in love at her first sight of the purple-haired Kodachi, known as Sabine. Quickly gaining her composure, Cobalt begins to go to a knee to propose to her love, her life, her world.
Sabine, seeing her love about to propose, stops her from kneeling, and puts her hand out, asking for the ring.
Surprised by her partner's sudden action, Cobalt hands over the ring box timidly to a waiting Sabine. Who promptly begins her own proposal, asking Cobalt to marry her at their wedding; she's the bride to Sabine.
Being caught off guard by Sabine's sudden reversal of her proposal, but always adaptable, Cobalt rolls with Sabine getting down on one knee and proposing to her. The girls are all in a fever pitch, screaming and cheering. With a huge grin, Sabine places the first treasure on Cobalt's finger, as the Princess of Cats agrees to marry her love.
Sabine is shocked to see her lover for the first time in what feels like forever. "Oh my god, Cobalt is in a gown and her hair and makeup are perfect. She's really trying to make it up to me!" So many thoughts rush through Sabine's head, the main one being that this is her opportunity to swerve Cobalt and make this wedding Cobalt's punishment for running away.
Cobalt, seeing her lover's face light up seeing her in the box, can't help but swoon feeling Sabine place the ring on her finger, as the two lovers embrace in a hug and kiss.
Sabine kisses Cobalt again. "Silly girl I'm proposing to you, you know we're technically married already, goofball. So honey-bunny, will you marry me!"
Blushing Cobalt agrees to the proposal, taking Sabine by the hand. Trixie begins going into her final song 'Hold My Hand' by Lady Gaga.
Pulling Sabine in tightly, the two begin their serenaded dance. Cobalt, smiling, whispers to her lover, "So this is my elaborate over-the-top way of apologizing to you, Tidbit."
Sabine, smiling ear to ear, replies, "It's very you. Your idea, a wedding, huh?"
"Yeah, Tidbit. I want you to have a special day that's all about you, babe."
Placing her head in the crook of Cobalt's neck, feeling Trixie's melodic voice wrap the lovers in a blanket of intimacy few couples share, Sabine whispers back, "Every day with you is a special day, my princess. I can't believe you're wearing your tiara, you hate that thing."
