Chapter 6 of 28. The Beauty of Ava
Once again, the annual Clef Circus had drawn to a close, and Mr. Washy, one of the clowns, was unwinding in his hot tub, luxuriating in the warmth. Lost in his own world, he hummed contentedly until an unexpected eruption interrupted his tranquility. Out of the elephant-shaped spouts came not just water and music, but also oil and a discordant noise that grated on his nerves. Startled, he cried out for help, realizing he had struck oil, and his beloved music was thrown into disarray.
His partner, Mr. Handy, rushed to his side, concern etched on his face. "What can I do, darling?" he exclaimed. Mr. Washy's response was immediate and clear: "Like anyone else facing a musical mishap, fetch me the orchestra duo!"
As Kamari skillfully applied flex seal tape to the troubled trunk, a grin played on his lips. "As long as these elephants keep quiet," he remarked. Haru chimed in, her voice optimistic, "Then we should be fine!" However, Marina raised a pertinent question: "But where did the oil come from?" Mr. Washy explained, revealing that his tent was situated beneath an oil well, and somehow, the oil pipes had become entangled with the water pipes from the Prankster Pool.
Suddenly, the tent began to shake, prompting everyone to brace themselves. Kamari turned to Mr. Washy, a sense of urgency in his voice. "In that case, we need to rewrite your song before the pressure builds up and sends our tent soaring into the sky!"
Little did they realize, the elephant's eye they had mistaken for a decoration was actually Edith's blue eye. However, before she could dwell on this discovery, another student, Ava, urgently called out to her for help. "EDITH! HELP ME! THESE STUPID PIPES WON'T COOPERATE!" Ava struggled with the unruly pipes, frustration evident in her actions. "I told you, this isn't a task fit for a beauty queen!" Edith retorted, glancing at her. "Take that up with the Orchestra duo, Ava. They'll be here any moment!"
Ava knelt down, swiftly retrieving her keyboard and playing a resounding G chord, signaling her call for assistance. "Mrs. G! Do something! We're on the verge of being overrun by those insufferable Orchestra brats!" she implored, displaying the message bubble to confirm her communication. Mrs. G responded with a smirk, her voice dripping with authority. "I hear your plea loud and clear, my dear, disobedient student. The doom ship's fuel tanks are almost brimming, and we cannot afford for the Orchestra kids to uncover our scheme of siphoning the clown's oil through his water pipes until his well runs dry! So, thwart the Orchestra kids at once! That's an ORDER!" With that, the message abruptly ended, leaving Ava seething. "UGH! SHE CAN BE SO OVERBEARING! I COULD JUST SPIT IN HER COFFEE!" she fumed, mocking her teacher's commanding tone. "Thwart the Orchestra KIDS!" she mimicked before her expression shifted to confusion. "But how...?"
Edith grinned mischievously. "Calm down, A. I've concocted a plan so devious that Mrs. G will wish she had devised it herself!" With a flourish, she produced her saxophone, positioning her fingers on the keys. Then, with a devilish melody, she unleashed a surge of magic from the instrument's bell. The magic enveloped Ava, transforming her into...
Taking a moment to adjust to her new form, Ava let out a small exclamation. Then, catching sight of her reflection in the keyboard, she emitted a horrified scream. "AH! WHAT'S HAPPENED TO MY USUALLY BEAUTIFUL SELF?!" Edith couldn't contain her sinister amusement. "I've transformed you into Kamari's DREAM musician! It's the perfect diversion!" But before they could dwell on their mischief, voices interrupted them—it was Kamari and Haru! Edith swiftly retreated, ready to make a hasty exit. "So long, dude! I'm outta here!" she declared, darting away as Ava called after her. "EDITH BUTTERFIELD, COME BACK! YOU FORGOT TO DO MY MAKEUP!" But it was too late—the show was about to begin!
As the orchestra kids descended the stairs, they were immediately struck by the new presence. The transformed Ava crossed her legs elegantly, drawing attention. "Well hello there, lovely lady! Aren't you the famous Kamari Moon?" she greeted with a graceful bow. "An astute guess, my enchanting beauty!" Kamari responded, though noticing the familiar curly hair. "Pleased to make your acquaintance! I am Lady De la Crescendo—perhaps a bit on the Fortissimo side, but very, VERY pleasant!"
Haru couldn't help but address the obvious. "Um, not to be rude, but isn't that Ava's curly hair?" The lady reacted with wide-eyed offense. "Curly hair?! Me?! I've never been so insulted in my life!" she exclaimed, launching into a rant about her recent misfortunes in the dungeon without any music and being accused of having overly curly hair.
Despite Haru's attempts to confirm his suspicion, the woman was too quick for him. This led to a sudden punch to his chest, sending him stumbling backward. Kamari nervously chuckled, attempting to diffuse the tension. "Ah, please forgive my boyfriend for his lack of tact! Perhaps you'd like a small musical interlude?" Lady Crescendo graciously accepted. "Why, thank you, Kamari, dear. I dabble in music myself!" Haru regained his composure. "Her? A musician? Heh." Then, refocusing on the task at hand, he addressed Kamari. "Speaking of music, we have a job to do!"
As Lady Crescendo played a tune on one of Kamari's violins, she gagged slightly upon finishing. "And now that we're finished, I suggest you bring Mr. Washy and all his guests down here for safety, in case the Circus decides to explode!" she nervously suggested. Kamari turned to her boyfriend with admiration. "Isn't she wonderful, Haru? Always looking out for others!"
Kamari turned to the others. "Lady Crescendo says this is the safest place to be!" Marina gave her a smile. "You'd take a girl over having a musician?!" Mr Jingles gave a snarky remark. "Who's dress doesn't even match her hair?!" Lady Crescendo turned wide-eyed, they were onto her! She shoved them into the cell before turning to the two. "Maybe not! But it certainly matches the rest of me!" She yelled. "EDITH! RESTORE ME TO MY NATURAL LOVELINESS!" Edith ran back to the room, and played that familiar jingle on her saxophone. The magic turned off as she turned back to her normal self..
Kamari's disbelief was palpable as she struggled to comprehend the situation. "Wait, I FELL FOR AVA MURRAY?!" But before they could dwell on their regrets, they were suddenly blasted with oil, hurtling through the air with terrified screams until they crashed through the floor, disappearing into a hole.
Meanwhile, the two girls stood triumphant as Mrs. G emerged through the pipe, wearing a sinister smile. "Bravo, my wicked protégés! Your villainy knows no bounds!" She sauntered to the door, peering through the bars with malice. "And as for you, you insufferable do-gooders! You are finally my prisoners!" With a menacing laugh, she departed, leaving Mr. Jingles to grumble.
In the depths below, Kamari tugged at the pipe, determined to thwart Mrs. G's plans. "We have to stop Guerzon's schemes, Haru!" she urged, pulling him along as they ventured inside. Peeking into the cell, they taunted their captors. "You'll never see the Orchestra kids AGAIN!" But Kamari winked at Mr. Jingles through the pipe, prompting him to play along. "Oh yeah? I dare you to say that up HERE!" Ava, unaware of the ruse, eagerly accepted the challenge. "The Orchestra kids are FINISHED!" she declared confidently, while Kamari and Haru slipped away unnoticed, leaving Mr. Jingles amused. "Wanna bet?"
Once out of sight, Kamari grinned mischievously. "It's time for Lady De La Crescendo to meet her dream musician!" With a few deft keystrokes on the piano, she ensnared Haru in its enchanting melody, and suddenly...
She giggled. "Senor De La Diminuendo!" He attempted a comeback. "But Kamari!" She halted him. "Nah, wrong voice!" He affected a fake Spanish accent. "But Kamari, what am I supposed to do..?" She playfully tapped his nose. "Sweep Ava off her feet! While I handle the music matters upstairs!" She gently nudged the handsome newcomer toward Ava.
Ava glanced over her shoulder, her eyes widening in surprise. "Who...?" The newcomer flashed a flamboyant smile, causing Ava's heart to flutter. "Who are youuuu?!" she exclaimed. Senor Diminuendo took her hand and planted a kiss on it. "My friends call me Senor De La Diminuendo!" he declared, showering her hand with affection. Ava sighed, momentarily distracted, while Kamari slipped away upstairs.
He then pulled her close, and they shared a romantic kiss, her arms wrapping around his shoulders. Despite the lingering embrace, he inwardly cringed at the thought of kissing someone so much younger. Ava, however, wore a smirk of satisfaction. "Wow! You've got quite the knack for kissing!" Edith peered over his shoulder, clearly puzzled. "Yeah, who is this guy anyway?" But he dismissed her with a scoff, gently pushing her aside. "Hey, Ava, can we have a little privacy? How about we clear out the riffraff and spruce up this place!" Ava nodded, throwing open the prison door and yelling to the others, "YOU LOT, GET OUT OF HERE AND LEAVE US BE!" Marina let out a startled scream as everyone scrambled to exit. Mr. Jingles glanced up at the musician and received a knowing wink – he was in on this silly scheme!
Mr. Jingles smiled and dashed off with the others. Edith glanced nervously at Ava. "I don't think Mrs. G would approve of this!" Ava strummed her keyboard, and suddenly, the room underwent a transformation. "Mrs. G just wants me to be happy!" she asserted. "And trust me, Edith, Senor De La Diminuendo is the musician for you!" She clung to him, showering his face with kisses. But with the final kiss, something unexpected occurred...
Edith's shock was palpable, manifesting in a single word escaping her lips: "HARU!" Haru, jolted back to awareness, glanced down at himself. "Haru...?!" Meanwhile, Ava's reaction was nothing short of dramatic. "AAAAAAAAAH! I'VE BEEN KISSED BY A CELLIST!"
In that moment, all Haru could think to do was flee, with Ava and Edith hot on his heels. "I'LL TIE YOUR LIPS BEHIND YOUR HEAD! AND YOU'LL NEVER KISS AGAIN!" Kamari, finishing the final touches on the valve, announced, "We're all set! Jingles, when I give the signal, turn the wheel!" But their plans were abruptly halted by Haru's frantic cry. "WHOAAAA! THE BAND KIDS ARE RIGHT BEHIND ME!" Hearing this, Marina swiftly directed Haru. "This way, Haru!" He dashed over, followed closely by Kamari, who had the hose in tow. Arriving at their destination, Kamari took aim with the hose, ready for Marina's command. "Jingles, NOW!"
Jingles nodded and swiftly turned the valve! As the two band kids reached the top, a sudden burst of oil sprayed from the hose, propelling them into the air with terrified screams. They were washed away in the chaotic torrent.
Guerzon, accompanied by her soldiers, witnessed the scene and barked orders. "GO!" But Kamari had a clever strategy in mind. With a snap of her fingers, she signaled Washy to pull the lever, unleashing more oil towards the approaching soldiers. When Guerzon attempted another advance with a fresh batch of troops, Kamari repeated the signal, prompting Jingles to release a torrent of water towards the fiery creatures.
Startled by the commotion, Guerzon found herself drenched in water and turned to her students with urgency. "I need the doomship!" The ominous vessel crashed through the circus tent, and Guerzon wasted no time jumping aboard, calling out to Ava and Edith to follow. With a wicked grin, she declared, "Now they'll witness the true terror of the Band clan."
As the fiery engines roared to life, the tent began to crumble around them. Washy's urgent plea echoed through the chaos. "You must stop Mrs. Guerzon before my tent is destroyed!" Kamari locked eyes with Haru, resolve shining in her gaze. "We only have one shot at this!"
With determination, Kamari swiftly cleared the pipe obstruction and called out to Haru. "LET IT RIP, HARU!" Haru wasted no time, spinning the valve as oil surged upward, reaching the elephant squirter on the roof. Kamari seized the opportunity, mounting the squirter like a seasoned rodeo rider. "WHOOO HOOO!" However, the immense pressure proved too much, and the collapsing tent sent Kamari into a wild ride. "YIIIIIIIKES! WHOOOOOA!"
Amidst the chaos, Haru cheered his girlfriend on as Kamari bravely aimed the squirter towards the doomship. "RIDE 'EM COWMUSICIAN! YEEEHAAAW!" With precision, she unleashed a torrent of oil through the window, dousing the band clan. Guerzon coughed violently. "LETS BAND IT OUT OF HERE!" The doomship hastily departed, with Haru swiftly shutting off the oil pressure and Kamari landing safely on the ground to cheers of admiration.
As the dust settled, the tent lay in ruins, coated in oil. "What are we going to do about my tent!? IT'S RUINED!" Haru pondered, then noticed an abandoned instrument. "Hey! Since one of the kids left their instrument behind, we might as well give it a shot!" He plucked the strings with his nails, conjuring a magical melody before they snapped.
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