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Cream's Hop 6

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Chapter 6: Audition and Play

The next day, at a stage location where the words were marked "Shrek Knows Talent", many people with some performing their tricks, were lined up. As the crowd walked through, Rainbow Dash and her friends looked at the toys, chao, and rabbits ducked in their bags while Cream peeked out.

Cream: Wow! There's a lot of people here, Rainbow. (concerned) Way more than I imagined.

Cheese: (nods) Chao...

Rabbit: (concerned) Are you nervous?

Cream: (ducks down) Well, a little. It's just...I'm starting to feel a bit sick, everyone. (gulps) I've never actually played in front of anybody.

Twilight: Come on. This could be your big opportunity.

Cream: (worried) I know it's my big chance, but what if I blow it?

Twilight: Then you go directly to Hell.

Cream looks horrified but Twilight just laughs.

Twilight: I'm kidding, I'm kidding! You will do great.

Rainbow: And relax. I'll give you a good intro, then I'll set you up, you knock them down.

Cream: (clenches her) Yeah?

Rainbow: Yeah.

Cream: (smiles) Really?

Rainbow: Mmm-hmm.

Cream: Thank you, Miss Dash.

Rainbow: No problem. (pauses) Now, if you could please remove your claws from my shoulder.

Cream: Oops, sorry.

Cream removes her arms, revealing spikey knuckles on both arms.

Cream: I found these in your glove department and thought they look cool.

Rainbow: (sighs) Give them to me.

Inside the auditions, a man was dancing to the Fresh Prince theme song while an ogre named Shrek frowned.

Shrek: Thank you.

He motioned the man to stop with the music stopping.

Shrek: Next.

A female ogre named Fiona came in with some latte.

Fiona: How's the auditions, honey?

Shrek: Bloody ridiculous. It's like being on American Idiot.

Fiona: You mean 'American Idol'.

Shrek: Trust me, everyone who auditions on that show are idiots.

Then, it showed a man making a monkey jump a bit, leaving the ogre unimpressed.

Shrek: Next.

The monkey slapped its forehead. Then, it showed someone dressed as a Chinese dragon while dancing.

Shrek: (groans) Next.

Then, it showed an old man holding a big harmonica while blowing a bit.

Shrek: (annoyed) Next.

We see a man in a devil outfit drinking some certain chemicals, then he's about to swallow a lit match.

Shrek: Daffy Duck already did it! Next!

Then, two girls hopped around and sang.

Little Girls: (singing) We're tiny,
We're cuddly,
We're bubbly, wubbly, huggly.

The two girls hug each other while Shrek clapped his hands in sarcasm.

Shrek: That was very cute, girls.

The little girls both gasp with excitement

Shrek: In fact, it's too cute. You're out. Next.

The two walked down the stairs as they talked simultaneously.

Little Girls: (simultaneously) I told you it was a stupid idea...and I hate you, too!

Shrek: (sighs) If America Got Talent, then they definitely need psychiatric help. Fiona, who's next?

Rainbow: (arriving) Hey uh Shrek.

Shrek: Yes.

Rainbow: May I call you The Shrek?

Shrek: Only if it's okay to smash yer head in everytime ye do.

Rainbow: (pause) Shrek it is!

She gulped a bit, trying to smile.

Rainbow: (grins) Ogres, my friends and I realize that you have seen it all. But this...This will stretch the limits of even your vast experience. What you're about to see will mystify you.

He frowned to the girl.

Rainbow: It will challenge the very scope-

Shrek: Get to the point!!

Fiona: Right, my husband gets impatient.

Shrek: Just cut to the chase before I tear someone's head off!

Some: Yipes!

Rainbow: Okay then. Uh...I give you Cream and the Tiggers.

She moved away, showing Cream on drum kit with her friends nearby with a few of them holding instruments. Cream gulped a bit looking a bit nervous. When the girl did nothing, Shrek and Fiona looked awkwardly before Rainbow Dash groaned.

Twilight: Psst! Come on, let's drum.

Cream sighed before she began to drum with Tigger and Roo playing a bit.

Twilight: We need some music.

Pinkie smiles as she took out a radio from out of nowhere.

Pinkie: Got it right here!

Ben: Do you know what song to play?

Pinkie: Yep! Okie dokie lokie!

They listened to the music that was played before Cream became a bit more confident in playing wildly to the "Galileo" song with Pinkie snapping her fingers with a grin.

Pinkie: How can you NOT like listening to this song?

Shrek: Stop! Stop! Stop, stop.

The group stopped with confused looks.

Shrek: I don't want to hear anymore.

They looked stunned a bit.

Fluttershy: Come on! Mr. Shrek, we've been waiting all day.

Rainbow: Give the guys and girl a chance.

Shrek: I gave him a chance. I didn't like it.

They heard drum rolls before he smiled.

Shrek: I loved it!

Cream; (happily) YAY!!

Some: Woo hoo!!

Roo & Tigger: Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!!

Pinkie: Yes!

Shrek: (smirks) Shrek knows talent, and that rabbit's got talent!

As she spoke next, Rainbow Dash looked more fearful.

Cream: (smiles) Thank you, Mr. Shrek! My friends and I will not let you down.

Tigger: And this is a golden opportunity and one we intend to realize fully!

The others smiled a bit before the rabbit girl realized.

Cream: Hey, wait. You're not surprised that I'm a talking rabbit. Or that some of my friends are living stuffed animals?

Shrek: Cream, my best friend is unfortunately a talking donkey!

Rainbow: (pauses) Am I the ONLY one that's officially freaked out about talking animals and stuffed animals?!

Tigger: So is mine! Amazing, ain't it?

Shrek: Aye, but I betcha yours does shut up once in a while.

They shrugged a bit.

Shrek: Can you make it to a live taping of the show Saturday night? I'll send a limo.

The girl nodded with Rainbow Dash freaking out more.

Fiona: What's with her?

Applejack: Rainbow Dash is just done shocked 'bout her bein' the only one who's freaked out 'bout talking animals and stuffed toys.

Pinkie: I blame her slacker and laziness' fault on that.

Ben: Rainbow, breath in a paper bag before you pass out.

However, they saw her passed out.

Most: Too late.

A bit later, the group walked with Cream smiling to the now conscious Rainbow Dash.

Cream: Did you hear him? Did you hear Shrek? I'm on my way, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow: Yeah. It sounds like Shrek really dug you. I mean, he is a good actor, but I think he was sincere.

Cream: Thanks.

Rainbow: I mean, granted his last movie lacks a few things but he's a cool actor like Nack and Psycho.

Pinkie: Better get the serious toothpaste!

Eeyore: Let's not think we've forgotten the deal. Not that it matters anyway.

Kanga: Oh yes...well you did your part, girls and boy.

Cream: You've done your part. And now I'm ready to get out of your life.

Rainbow: Uh good. Yeah, good.

Cream: We've had some good times, eh? Haven't we, Miss Rainbow Dash?

Cheese: Chao.

Rainbow: (nods) Yeah, there were a few. You validated my whole childhood dream. And then, what else?

Just then, Cream gasped in horror, noticing from the building, sliding on ropes were Buster, Hampton, and Plucky.

Rainbow: Let me think. Good times.

Cream: Not again!

Rainbow: Well, maybe just one good time. But the main thing is I got to meet the guy on my second grade lunchbox.

Roo: (notices) Are those-

Cream: RUN!!

They darted off with the Toons on the sign, though Plucky slipped and almost fell from the ropes before hitting the sign.

Rainbow: (not noticing) I mean Shrek. Wow.

Roo: Uh, Rainbow?

The humans turned, noticing Cream not around.

Pooh: Hmmm? Where did she go?

Piglet: Oh d-d-dear! Where did she went to?

Kanga: Cream?

Rabbit: (looks around) Cream, where are you? You're probably going to get lost!

However, the rabbit behind the tree looked behind, then turned to the group.

Cream: Psst! Everyone!

Kanga: What are you doing?

Rabbit: You look as if you saw a ghost or something.

Piglet: Ahhh! Ghost?!

Cream: It's worse: The Tiny Toon Berets!

Rarity: The what?

Cream: Tiny Toon Berets!

They looked, noticing no one around.

Kanga: There's no one around.

Roo: Oh yes, there is. They were there earlier.

Cream: (worried) If they see me, they'll take me back to Easter Island and I'll never get my chance to drum!

Cheese: (worried) Chao!

Applejack: Wait, what?

Ben: What do you mean? Why would you take your back to Easter Island? Aren't you the Easter Bunny that goes whenever she pleases?

Twilight: And Tiny Toon Berets, huh?

Rainbow: (dryly) Sounds super fierce.

Cream: Don't be fooled by their adorable name. They're the Easter Bunny's Royal Guard!

She began darting off with the others, concerned, following her.

Pooh: But you're the Easter Bunny...aren't you?

Cream struggled with the locked door.

Cream: Of course I am, technically.

Rabbit: What do you mean, "technically"?

Cream: Well, uh...

Rabbit: Cream, tell the truth. What do you mean?

Cream: I'll explain later. Just get in the car.

The door was unlocked before they got in the vehicle. Afterward, they drove away. As they did, Cream looked back before looking at the group.

Cream: Look, I like to be honest this time: I was supposed to take over this year, but I ran away.

Tigger: What are you, crazy? Who wouldn't want to be the Easter Bunny? Long Ears was back in our home.

Roo: Tigger's right. That's, like, the greatest job ever!

Cream: Yeah, you'd think so. But it's what my mama wants, not me. (crosses her arms) She expects so much. What's left for me to do but let her down?

Rainbow: Oh. Sounds familiar. Sometimes parents and loved ones just don't get it.

Cream: Hmph, she told me I only ever think of myself.

Pooh: But aren't you doing that now?

Twilight: Other times, they hit the nail right on the head.

Rainbow: So what? You're not the Easter Bunny?

Cream: Well, not officially! The bunny you saw when you were a child was my mama.

Rainbow: Ugh, that explains it all.

Rabbit: And you're disobeying your own mother just to fulfill a dream?! No, no, no. Your mother means well.

Cream: (frowns) Oh does she?

Rabbit looked at her with a bit of worry.

Cream: Come on, everyone. I know we said we'd go our own separate ways, but please, you've got to protect me.

Rainbow: Look, I'm sorry, but I can't really leave you places, I can't really take you places. And I've got to go to Gilda's stupid play tonight.

Cream: (acting sadly) Oh, I like plays.

Rainbow: We should go see a play that Gilda's not in and that my ex-roomies will not be attending.

Cream: (sighs) I understand. Just drop me off at the bus station. I'm sure I'll be fine. (pauses) I could be one of those street drummers, with a bucket!

Applejack: Ah doubt 'dat would work.

Pinkie: Right, someone could do their business in the bucket.

Twilight: (frowns) Ugh, no, Pinkie, no.

Pooh: "Business"? As in doing chores kinda business?

Rabbit: (sighs) Something tells me we will NOT like what will go on tonight.

That night, at the stadium marked "The Magic of Easter", the crowd gathered around with the familiar former roommates gathered before Spitfire turned, looking at a familiar fox nearby with a 2-3 year old baby fox in stroller.

Spitfire: How you doing?

Fauntleroy: Good. I took my niece to see the Easter Bunny earlier and she has her Easter basket earlier than expected.

He pointed to the baby fox named Alexandra with Easter Basket holding some plastic eggs.

Spitfire: And what of your nephew. Who's your kid playing?

Fauntleroy: An egg.

Spitfire: An egg?

Fauntleroy: Yeah.

Spitfire: Wow, that's something. My roomie's the Easter Bunny.

Fauntleroy: Oh really?

Spitfire: Yeah. The one that makes it all happen.

DJ: All right, Spitfire, all the roles are equally important.

Spitfire: Oh sure, sure.

Most: You're not getting it.

After a few moments, the familiar figures arrived with DJ waving.

DJ: Hey girls! Ben!

Voice: Please get to your seats. The play is about to begin.

Rainbow: Hey, guys. Shadow. (glares) Spitfire.

They sat down before the lights dimmed and the stage turned on. Then, in came many students with the familiar CMC girls in costumes. Then, as music was heard, in came Gilda in rabbit costume as she sang in off key.

Gilda: (singing off-key) Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hopping down the bunny trail

Most winced in agony with Spitfire and Shadow looking awkwardly while DJ groaned and Rainbow Dash covered her face in shame.

Gilda: (singing off-key) Hippity hoppity,
Easter's on its way

The crowd looked more awkwardly with DJ shaking her head and the others groaning.

Gilda: (singing off-key) Bringing every girl and boy
Baskets full of Easter joy

After a moment, the stuffed animals and rabbits with chao winced while Tigger covered his ears.

Tigger: (quietly) Ugh! What is that dreadful sound?

Gilda: (singing off-key) ...your Easter bright and gay!

In stage, the other shape humans yelped and covered their ears while Miss Helpful and the oblivious Mr. Stubborn waved their fingers with grins.

Mr. Stubborn: Stop singing!

Miss Helpful: Taught her ev'rythin' she knows.

Rabbit covers his ears with a groan.

Rabbit: Argh! Who turned on the Emergency Broadcasting System?!

Alexandra: (notices) Bunnies!

She hugged the two rabbits while giggling.

Cream: (quietly) Uh thanks, but we're needed for this next scene, so-

Roo: (notices) What is that?

Cream looked as she gasped, noticing shadows of a rabbit, duck, and pig as she yelped.

Cream: Oh, no! They found me!

She jumped away with the others noticing.

Cream: (panics) Run for it! It's the Tiny Toon Berets!

Roo: Get back here!

Tigger: I got 'em!

Rabbit: No, the script calls for Rainbow Dash to get her, not you!

Tigger: It does now!

He bounced toward Cream, dogpiling on her before the rabbit girl yelped, struggling a bit before the two got up with Roo hopping over as the spotlight hit the trio and the play stopped.

Rainbow: (groans) Oh no...

Spitfire: What...(glares) is...(snaps) THAT?!

At that moment, Cream noticed three kids in costumes arriving.

Cream: (to the crowd) Oh! Never mind, everyone. False alarm. (to Gilda) Please continue with your singing.

Tigger: You know, for a girl in bunny costume, you pretty much ruined Peter Cottontail for us when you sing.

Gilda: (snaps) WHAT?!

Cream: Oh, that was singing? I thought she was torturing a cat.

Gilda: GRRRR!!

Spitfire: How did those guys just talk?

Cream: (nervously) Uh...uh...magic and cuteness?

Roo: Right, not like it's anything else, nope!

Cream: Hey Gilda! Nice outfit but wouldn't your roomates notices the couch is missing its skin?

Rainbow: (quickly) AND I gotta go now.

Spitfire: (pulls her back) Don't even think about it. (to the three) and YOU'RE all being ridiculous. Stop it! Sit down!

Tigger: Hey, you should be nicer to your ex-roomie.

Cream: Yeah, even though she often think you need to take a chill-pill!

Some of them laughed while Rainbow Dash looked solem.

Spitfire: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow: Spitfire, I don't need this. So if you REALLY care, just put a nail to my head because I'm not sure how much longer I can take this!!

Cream: Who wants to hear a song?

Roo: (smiles) We'd love to sing a song for you.

Rainbow: No, we wouldn't.

Spitfire: Stop making fools of yourselves! Sit down!

Pooh: (peeking) Do you actually like to hear Gilda torture a feline?

Spitfire: Gah!

Cream: Come on! Who wants to hear some meanie destroying the good song of Peter Cottontail? Even I can sing it better!

Tigger: Right, but we got a better one in mind! Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Gilda: Will you just let me sing?!

Scootaloo: Oh shut up, Gilda! No one cares what you think!!

Kids: (cheering) YEAH!!

Cream: Let's sing the Cottontail song!

Sweetie: I thought it was "I Want Candy".

Tigger: Nah. That song's been done before.

The crowd murmured a bit before Tigger pointed to the drummer, whom started drumming.

Tigger: And now the rest of the music!!

Three: (singing) Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hip hop,
Easter's on its way

The kids began dancing with Roo and Cream hopping while Gilda glared and scoffed.

Three: (singing) Bringin' every girl and boy
A truckful of Easter joy
Things to make your Easter
A-okay

Cream: (singing) He's got jelly beans for Tommy
Colored eggs for sister Sue
There's an orchid for your mommy
And there's something for your daddy too.

Three: (singing) Here' comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin' down the bunny trail
Hip hop
Easter's on its way

Most of them, minus Rainbow and the angered Spitfire, began bopping their head with DJ listening to the music with a grin.

Shadow: I can say they're really good.

Spitfire: Ah, I can see one of them lip syncing and move rapidly.

Rainbow: Just kill me, Spitfire.

Spitfire: Shut up, slacker! I'm not in the mood right now!

Alexandra: (smiles) Bunnies!

Rabbit: I don't believe it...

Tigger: (singing) You'll wake up on Easter morning
And you'll know that he was there
When you find those choc'late bunnies He's been hiding ev’rywhere!

Roo: (singing) "Try to do the things you should"
Maybe if you're extra good
He'll roll lots of Easter eggs your way

The others began clapping with delight before Rainbow was pulled by her friends, being force to join.

Roo: Now the ladies.

Females: (singing) Here' comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin' down the bunny trail

Cream: Now the grumpy dads!

Males: (singing) Hip hop
Easter's on its way

After a moment, Rainbow Dash began to smile before dancing as well with the CMC girls pulling the frowning Gilda and Spitfire, spinning the yelping two around.

Three: (singing) Here' comes Peter Cottontail
Here' comes Peter Cottontail
Hip hop
Easter's on its way

Spitfire was nudged a bit by Tigger.

All: (singing) Hip hop
Happy Easter Daaaaaaaaaaay.

When the song was done, the crowd applauded a bit with Tigger smiling.

Tigger: We're a hit! They love us!

DJ smiled and applauded before the groaning stunned Spitfire looked more surprised.

Tigger: And you thought it was gonna fail.

(End of Chapter 6)
Cream and her friends successfully get auditioned to Shrek Knows Talent and later on they with Rainbow Dash and her friends attend Gilda's play where Roo, Cream, and Tigger upstage the badly singing Gilda with their version of Peter Cottontail. One suggestion by :iconfauntleroyfluttershy:
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ToonFanJoey's avatar
Ah, I see you used the rock cover of Here Comes Peter Cottontail from the Peter Cottontail sequel