MuTeens second Charity Karaoke: Part 1
MuTeens second Charity Karaoke: Part 1:
Disclaimer: This is obviously a fictional story. Names, people,places are all fictional, even if they're based on real World counterparts. They are parodic imitations that in no way are meant to be the originals. Especially since they're all acting out of character...
Abueobed Basement Recording Studio:
Entering via Cubus Portal, the MuTeens and the guests were amazed at the makeshift studio. Redd and Mr. Cade were waiting with Jenny who was disguised as Rikku from Final Fantasy X.
"Who would've thought Redd was secretly a stage designer?" Chirped Jenny in Rikku's voice.
"This new body makes it easier to do woodworking. Don't you dare make a smartass comment, Nick Jr. I've had enough of them from your old man." Said Redd. "In any case, you guys have a professional stage for this year's charity event."
Mr. Cade went and greeted the judges. He was awkward around Emily.
"Pardon him, my Old Man is a HUGE Kingdom Hearts Nerd and he's trying to figure out a way to ask you if you could help him meet your brother so he can sign his Kingdom Hearts games collection." Said Nick. "Old Man, don't scare Lola Luftnagle from judging the karaoke! I already spent 100K on her charity and there are no taskesies backsies on that money. It's already a hassle controlling myself from fingerling over Miley, Lilly, and Oliver. Now kindly GTFO!" Nick whispered.
"I'm going to leave, because my son is kicking me out, so, have fun!" Said Mr. Cade as he and Redd left to the upper levels.
"So, Miley, Emily, and Mitch!" Jenny chirped. "Your wardrobe is ready and waiting on your Dressing Rooms."
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Studio, 20 minutes later:
With Miley, Emily and Mitchel, coming out their dressing rooms wearing their Hannah Montana inspired outfits. Nick squealed.
"Who would've thought that 14 years later we'd be having an unofficial Hannah Montana reunion." Said Emily as she sat on her judge chair.
"At least it's not a Pair of Kings reunion." Said Mitch as he put on his glasses before sitting on his chair.
"Aw shit, here we go again." Said Miley as she sat on her chair.
"Ladies, Gentlemen, and all the other folks in between the gender spectrum, Welcome to the Second MuTeens Karaoke for Charity! New and improved stage, new appearance to the host, also we have our favorite Judge, Miley Cyrus! Applause!" Chirped Jenny as Rikku. "BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! We also have the Robin to Miley's Batman in Hannah Montana: Young Sheldon's Emily Osment!! Applause!" Pulling out some panties from her pants Jenny tosses them at Mitchel. 'Last but not least, Smokin Oaken himself. The best king from Pair of Kings, Mitchel Musso!!" Exclaimed Jenny as Mitchel put away the panties.
"Don't be fooled, she's a robot and old enough to be your grandma." Said Miley.
"Homeless teens, Children with terminal diseases, Domestic violence shelters, the MuTeens have donated to the charities chosen by the judges. Now let's go over the rules:
Each contestant will sing a single song. No medley, Ashley! No repeats from Last year.
The scoring format has been upgraded: it's a 5 point score. 1 stinks, 5 rules. May the best MuTeen win. Before I forget, NO USAGE OF VG LOGIC since Music games exist."
As the actual stage is lit up by a single spotlight, Maliris was standing there looking timid as the music kicked in she grabbed the mic and began singing:
"Spin away the combination for the last time,
Say goodbye to this year.
I wish I could avoid the empty, summer days that await me
No time for small goodbyes, we're celebrating inner freedom.
I sit alone on the couch, wonderin' why..."
Mitchel was caught off-guard as he recognized the song. Maliris kept singing her heart out
"I don't need anything that I can get from then me.
All my life I have been out of line,
While waiting for something new to begin, waiting for something more, someway, to fit in.
The in crowd...
With the in crowd." Maliris finished.
Miley pondered for a minute before hitting 4.
Emily hit a 3, while Mitchel hit a 5.
"Dang, I didn't expect to hear an oldie. Thanks." Said Mitchel.
"I'm used to hearing Mitchel sing it, so it was a little weird hearing it from you, Nightshade, especially since you were slightly off-key." Emily said.
"Eh, it was slightly off-key, sure, but I could feel your raw emotion. Seems like there is some personal message there." Miley said as she stared at Nick. "You better fix this, Captain Dingus!"
"With a total of 12 points, Mal, you're ahead of everyone else." Jenny said in a very bubbly way. "Alright, who's next?"
Johnny was sporting a black commando outfit with balaclava. "Next is another newcomer. Our Ace Pilot who has no name for now." Exclaimed Jenny.
The music began playing and Nick facepalmed.
"Here's to you, Nicola and Bart
Rest forever here in our hearts
The last and final moment is yours
That agony is your triumph."
The judges were taken aback not only by the song selection, but how awful it was.
"For the love of God, stop!" Exclaimed all three judges. Johnny stopped and stared at them.
"That was the most atrocious rendition of here's to you." Said Emily. She buzzed 1.
"Is your Mutant power imitating the sound of drowning kittens?" Asked Mitchel as he took a pain relief pill. "Your 'singing' gave me a massive headache." Mitchel pushed the 1 button.
"Stick to piloting. You have no future as a singer." Said Miley as she too pushed one.
"Yikes, our Sky Ace got rejected big time. Let the next MuTeen sing!" Jenny chirped as Alicia took the mic.
Standing on the stage she was wearing an Alice in Wonderland outfit and tons of plastic chains.
Mitchel laughed. "Alice in chains..."
"Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!" Alice screamed. "I believe them bones are me
Some say we're born into the grave
I feel so alone
Gonna end up a big ol' pile of them bones!" Alicia sang with her scary guttural voice wowing Emily and Mitchel. Mley chuckled. Alicia kept singing.
"I feel so alone
Gonna end up a big ol' pile of them bones!" Sang Alicia before sticking her tongue between the horns sign and pointing at Miley.
"Wonder Alice, as always scares the crap out of me. Her talent for rocking hard is there." Said Miley as she gave her a 5.
"I dunno what's going on between Miley and Wonder Alice, but she's got talent." Emily pondered a little before hitting a 4.
Mitchel hit the 5 button. "My former Hannah castmates said everything that had to be said. Rock on little lady!" Said Mitchel as he made the horns handsign.
"Our pint sized hero stole our hearts and ate them." Said Jenny. "Now it's time for Mr. HellRayzor!!"
Syrus was sitting on a barstool caressing the microphone.
"Chocolate rain
Some stay dry and others feel the pain
Chocolate rain
A baby born will die before the sin" Syrus sang as he moved away from the mic to breathe.
The judges were silent as Syrus kept singing.
"Chocolate rain
History quickly crashing through your veins
Chocolate rain
Using you to fall back down again" Syrus finished singing and then took a few deep breaths. "Using that deep voice is a bit tiring." He said on his normal nasal voice.
"Wait, THAT'S YOUR NORMAL VOICE!?" Exclaimed Mitchel. "Dude, my 3 just got bumped to a 4. You were slightly off-key, but damn! Your range is impressive. With a vocal coach, you could actually sing for real!"
"Wow. Just wow. Hearing Choclate Rain from an Elvis sound alike is the weirdest experience ever. I have to give you a 4, because as Mitch stated you're not professionally trained. If you train, next year you could kick some ass at the MuTeens Charity Karaoke!" Said Emily.
"Unlike the sidekicks, I don't think just vocal training will help you. You did better last year. To me it feels, you picked Chocolate Rain, because it was in your range and wasn't a song about getting it on. This time your heart wasn't into it. Sadly, you get a 3." Said Miley.
"Well, here's the scoreboard:
Nightshade with 12 points.
Ace is the worst with 3. Stick to piloting, my dude!
Wonder Alice is the new leader at 14...
Now HellRayzor's with 11. Who can reach the top? Are we going to have a second round? First let's pester our Judges!" Jenny chirped as she walked to the judges. "So, who's the MuTeen your hoping to hear next?"
Mitchel smiled at Jenny. "Most of our audience have heard the old school MuTeens and some of the newbies, but I'm honestly waiting for the Foxy Kitsune, because she's one of the wild cards."
"Personally, Mass Mistress is the one who look out for. I remember last year's performance and that was to me the best one. Legion is also a great singer. But her song selection hurt her." Said Miley. "Hopefully, she picked something with a chorus as she could be a one woman chorus."
Emily smiled. "I recently rewatched last year's show. Getting a refresher on what I was getting into and if MemeLady and Mary Sue sang real songs instead of memes, they could be a contender."
"I'm sensing no love for the GameDude... Tough luck, Nick! Oh, Our next singer is ready! Hit it!"
Jenny squeaked as The Climb began playing.
"I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it."
It was Bertram at the mic. His voice sounding a lot better than last year's Amos Moses. Miley was pleasantly surprised.Emily and Mitchel were feeling the vibe.
"Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep your faith, keep your faith
Whoa."
A tear left Miley's eye.
"I stand corrected. Last year, I thought you were perfect for Gitmo, but I was wrong. Private Pain, your rendition moved me to tears. Hell, you sang it better than me!" Said Miley as she wiped her tears. Her score was 5
"That was an amazing performance. The first pitch perfect song, not only that, but like Miley said, your performance wasn't technical, but you poured your heart and soul into it. Have a 5 young man!" Said Emily.
"Meh..." said Mitchel. "Felt more like you were trying to kiss Miley's ass. But ignoring that, you have a nice voice. Still I have to give you a 3."
"OK, we'll put on screen some of the charities we're donating on, so if y'all cam chip in, even a buck can help make a difference if we all team up!" Exclaimed Jenny as she waved her hands towards the area the info would be put when editing.
Jack stood on the stage looking determined. Jenny played the music.
"The time has come to an end
Yeah – this is what nature planned.
Being tracked by a starving beast
Looking for its daily feast
A predator on the verge of death
Close to its last breath
Getting close to its last breath" Jack sang as Nick chuckled.
"RULES OF NATURE
And they run when the sun comes up
With their lives on the line
(Alive)
For a while
(No choice)
Gotta follow the laws of the wild
(Alive)
With their lives on the line
(No choice)
Out here only the strong survive"
Jack was singing as Nick was miming the Lyrics. Mitchel was vibing hard while Miley was more distracted by Nick's miming. Emily looked confused.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrgh!
RULES OF NATURE!
RULES OF NATURE!"
Jack finished with a cartwheel before kneeling.
Emily started clapping. Folowed by Mitchel.
"I'm going to go out of a limb and say, that it's from a Videogame, since GameDude was borderline about to step up and take the mic off Jack of Trades." Said Miley before pushing a 4 as Jack's score.
"That was a nice cacophony that showed the savagery of Nature with the struggle between the hunter and prey. Jack being the prey and GameDude the hunter... the performance kept me on the edge of my seat. I too will grant him a 4." Said Emily.
"I got your back, Raiden." Said Mitchel. "That rendition of RULES of Nature was bitchin' so you get a 5 from me."
Jenny grabbed the mic from Jack as he snuck out of the stage. Grace grabbed the Mic from Jenny and whispered something in her ear. Music began to play.
"And now I know
The only compass that I need
Is the one
Leads back to you!"
Grace sang as tears welled in her eyes.
"And the burning blisters on my feet will call
To hold me as I'm close to fall
Away from the home of your arms, I stray
Off the radar and into harm's way"
Grace kept on singing as the tears were flowing non stop. Nick glanced at Chloe who nodded as both inched to the edge of their seat.
"Now I know
The only compass that I need
Oh, is the one
Leads back to you"
Grace dropped the mic as she jumped towards the direction of Nick and Chloe who caught her in mid air and hugged her.
"Grace don't kiss Nick in public, or you'll lose him." Barbara said Telepathically to Grace who simply sobbed on the arms of Chloe a Nick.
"Well, that was one emotional performance from our youngest MuTeen, Kitsune! Now would be a perfect time for some Ad placement. For the following 3 weeks, all MuTeens Merchandise sold will donate 25% to charity."
"Grace. We'll talk after the show." Nick whispered before kissing her forehead. "Preferably without the Hannah cast around."
"Graciella, assieds-toi avec moi, chère cousine." Said Chloe.
"Uh, what's going on?" Asked Emily.
"Nick had to become Grace's guardian as her parents kicked her out and putting a soon to be 17 year old Mutant in the system would be dangerous for her. " Miley replied.
"She's got a crush on GameDude, doesn't she?" Asked Emily.
"Aside you and me, Everyone in this house has a crush on him." Said Miley. "Before you ask,Mitch; Alicia is 21 going on 22. She's got a form of pituitary Dwarfism due to her first Mutation." Emily looked puzzled.
"What do you mean by everyone in this house has a crush on him? Is it some sort of mind control?" Asked Emily. "You KNOW something, spill it!"
"Dude, it's obvious." Said Mitchel. "His power is Videogames. There are plenty of porn games on the internet, so technically he can use the powers of Main Character from porn games to exude charisma."
"Damn, Mitch! You took the words straight out of my mouth." Said Miley while chuckling.
"The alternative is far more ridiculous." Said Mitchel. "GameDude is an Incubus who instead of taking over the world is building a harem on Earth."
"Jeremy from Phoneas and Ferb say whuuu?" Miley asked.
"A few years back, I dated this goth chick who was a Lilith Worshiper and she said that the Mighty Incubus would come to rule the world and only the ones chosen by Lilith would become his thralls. Some crazy bullshit."
Emily stayed silent. "We're ready to deliberate." She said as she returned to her seat.
"And we're back. Hopefully y'all didn't skip the ads and donated what you couldto one or more of the charities we're trying to support." Jenny Chirped.
"It was a beautiful performance. I'm not sure if the song was appropriate, but due to her talent, she gets a 5." Emily said without any joy.
"I agree with my former castmate on the talent part. Sometimes Family is not always the ones we share our genes with, but Family is composed of those who would go to Hell and back for you and you'd reciprocate. Kitsune, you also get a 5 from me." Said Miley.
"While the fox girl vibes might attract the wrong kind of folks, you are indeed quite talented. 5 from me as well." Said Mitchel.
"Our first Perfect ranking! Wonder who will step up now?" Chirped Jenny.
Nick felt cold hatred towards his direction. Barbara rested her head on his shoulder.
"Sora's little sister is incredibly pissed off at you. She's going to leave immediately after the show. Guess you can say goodbye to meeting Mr. Necrosight." Barbara said Telepathically.
"Canteremo insieme." Said the five Carlottas.
"We're still one person, so it's not a violation to the rules."
Emily was quietly praying as Miley sighed and Mitchel grinned. "GameDude, you lucky bastard!" He muttered.
"Yeeeeaaaaaah!
You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way"
Carlotta sang as Miley groaned. Emily was deadpan serious while teying to kill Nick with her sight. Mitchel was staring at the Carlottas.
Carlotta kept singing until the other Carlottas joined in as chorus
"Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way"
Barbara chuckled as she spoke Telepathically to Nick.
"If looks could kill, then Lilly Truscott would've killed you six hundred and disxty seven times." She said Telepathically.
"Wrong Osment. Only Haley Joel sees dead people." Nick thought as Bar Ara suppressed a chuckle.
"Tell me why...
Ain't nothing but a heartache
Ain't nothing but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
Cos' I want it that way" the other Carlottas blended back into main Carlotta as she bowed.
"That was freaky... and I've seen this in action a few times." Said Miley. "Being able to sing at two different registers outside of your normal voice to avoid your Italian Accent. That is amazing."
Miley pushed a 5 on her board.
Emily was looking distraught. "I can't do this. I'm out." She said as she stood up and was about to leave. Nick teleported in fronton her.
"Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Let's talk this out as adults. It seems that something big is bothering you. Yo! JACK... not you Raiden, her husband. Could you accompany us for a small conversation?" Nick asked before J.Anthony stood by his wife. Escorting them to a side room, Nick offered them a seat.
"I know what you are." Said Emily angrily.
"A lapsed Catholic." Said Nick. "Go on, say it."
"Are you an incubus?" Emily asked.
"No. I am not an Incubus. I am THE Incubus. I am Asmodeus reborn."
Said Nick with fake pomp. "No, I don't work for Satan. I may be an asshole, but I'm not evil. I am not interested in souls. Not all demons are evil as not all angels are good. The Bible is not as inerrant as the Church wants us to believe. Technically speaking, Jesus is supposed to be my Great Uncle." Said Nick. "But here's the thing: My motto is Honor over Power. I will do the right thing over abusing my power."
"But you're still an unholy being." Said Emily.
"From a certain point of view." Nick replied. "But right now, this isn't about me. This is about helping those in need. We're on the same team, whether you like it or not. This whole Karaoke thing is philantropic preening for helping those in need. So, can I ask you to complete the performance, not for my sake, but for them. Afterwards, I'll take you and your husband back to NYC and we'll never talk to each other again."
"Em, I don't think he's bad, for a De.on, I mean." J.Anthony interjected. "Besides, actual sex demon seems like a Thursday at Hollywood."
"Quick question." Said Emily. "You're a sex demon, so why my feelings for you are this averse?"
"Because I involuntarily enhance people's feelings. If people love me, they're madly in love with me. If they hate me, their hatred is intensified. Up until Mitch opened his big mouth, you were neutral towards me, so that neutrality was reflected." Said Nick. "Also, I promised your husband that I wouldn't do anything improper to you. We made a contractual agreement and I'm bound by it."
"You made a deal with a demon?" Said Emily annoyed.
"He didn't know I was a demon." Said Nick. "I think you're very attractive and if you had been single, I would've purposely maxed my Charisma so you'd desire getting in my pants. I didn't because my interest is the happiness of my friends and family. But I guess we're not friends then." Nick said with sadness.
"We'll finish the karaoke event and then, I'm out. I'll send Miley an autographed pic of Haley Joel and that's it. We'll never see each other ever again." Said Emily.
"About that last part. I'm working on getting a Based on a True story Biopic of the MuTeens and you were on the shortlist to play My Mom." Said Nick. "In fact, I was going to use this Karaoke charity drive to formally request that you audition for the role. And to help, I was going to let you read and see my Mom's journals both written and video format. I still want you to read and see them before you leave. Not for the audition, but so you can understand the truth."
"No. I will not be deceived by your trickery. Since I'm only obligated to finish the karaoke event, I'll do just that." Said Emily as she left.
"Break a leg." Said J.Anthony as he returned outside.
Once Nick got outside, Emily was sitting on her chair while Mitchel and Miley returned to theirs.
Once the cameras began rolling, Emily smiled.
"Using your superpowers should be grounds for disqualification. Since that opens the doors for more nefarious powers. My vote is DQ."
"While, yes you were amazing doing all 5 voices, Rules are rules." Said Mitchel. "But I'm a rule breaker. Have a 1 per each Carlotta and they were 5... so you got a five."
"Legion got a 10 despite her unfair use of Super powers... MemeLady you're up!" Jenny as Rikku chirped.
"You can call me Donatello, because I do Machines. Inside joke, oh Hi, Donny!" Said Ashley as she grabbed the mic. "I was gonna sing Never Gonna Give You Up, but 'No Meme Songs'. That discounts Roundabout from Yes. You don't know Roundabout?" Said Ashley as a pop up window appeared. I can't sing that, despite being a great song. So I'll go with.