The pantomime, a hey arnold fanfic

The auditorium's stage hall was filled with excited students. A new play to audition for! It was thrilling to know a new one was being planned. This meant new parts to accustom to and of course everyone wanted a chance at the lead. Well, everyone except Helga. . The girl in question was slumped against her seat, her brow completing her annoyed look. Arnold turned to Helga and asked "Are you auditioning?" Helga snorted.

"Pfft, as if, Football Head. Besides, if I did get a part Bob and Miriam won't come because it's Olga's piano recital on both nights..."

"Why not? You're a good actress Helga. I mean, you were good at Juliet and all those other characters..."

"So? I'd probably just paint the set." Helga turned away in a huff. Arnold just shrugged and resumed talking to Gerald. A sudden hush then fell upon the students as Mr Simmons cleared his throat. "Hello Forth Graders. As you know, we have a new production to perform. It has a great plot, inspirational characters and heart-warming moments. It also involes singing so tune those voices." He stated winking. He then added "Best of luck!" and walked down to his seat.

mr Simmons called the first name. "Rhonda, you're up." Rhonda smirked as she walked on. She cleared her throat and began to read. "I'm afraid that I have to reject you once again, Martin, but I simply can't STAND you. If you want me to love you then quit STALKING ME." Rhonda then sang a little.

"I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay
Ain't it sad
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That's too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...

Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world"

Rhonda took a bow as people clapped. "Very good. Phoebe?"

Shyly smiling, the girl began. "Of course, it must be awful. I mean, him not loving you back. It must be heart-breaking. Still, I'm here for you..."

Once again, singing took place.

"You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep

'Cause they'd fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude
But I would just stand and stare

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems"

People clapped again and Phoebe blushed. "Lovely! Sid?"

"Game, over man, game over!" Sid exclaimed as he fell to the ground. "Well, they do call me Mr Melodramatic..." He then added. People laughed.

"Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me"

"Well done..." Mr Simmons read the names off his list, one by one. Soon only, Lila and Arnold were left.

Lila took to the stage. Cheers rang out. She'd definately get the main part, so it seemed. With a deep breath she began. "Well gosh, he is charming and well,I just couldn't help myself! His oh, so, warming smile sends butterflies flying in my stomach... We're perfect for each other!"

"Both prim and proper and never to stern
Well-educated yet willing to learn
I'm clean and honest my manner refined
and i wear shoes of the sensible kind
I suffer no nonsense and whilst I remain
there's nothing else i feel i need to explain

I'm practically perfect in every way
Practically perfect that's my forte
uncanny nannies are hard to find
Unique yet meek unspeakably kind
I'm practically perfect not slightly soiled
running like an engine thats just been freshly oiled
I'm so practically perfect in every way"

Cheers and whistles echoed. Arnold then took to the stage. He took a look at the script in his hand. The lines of the role he wanted sounded like something he'd say to Helga. Arnold cleared his throat and began. "It sounds miserable. I mean you hide your true feelings in the shadows whilst you are putting up a mean mask when in actual fatc, you're a lot better without it. Don't be afraid to show how you feel. Let it out and live..." He paused for breath and let his voice sing one of his favourite songs.

"Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight

I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here
In my heart
Always"

More claps and cheers occured. Arnold took a bow, grinning a wide toothy smile. The bell rang and the students got out of their seats. Just as Helga was about to leave, Mr Simmons caught her arm. "Helga, would you mind clearing up the left over scripts while I meet the new TA?" Helga sighed. What she didn't know was that Mr Simmons intended her to read one of the scripts.

"Fine..."

"Thanks Helga" Helga snorted as she snatched up the scripts and dumped them down on the stage. She clambered on to the stage and picked one up and flicked through it.

"Should I have a go? Oh, my beloved, why didn't I listen?" Helga then saw a monologe perfect for her. "Oh my beloved, why do you still chase her so? When she denies your affections and holds on to your heart to break it even more. The soft,sweet mock of you voicing your affections for her just kills me yet I do not speak out for the fact that, in everyone's eyes, I am a cruel, cold and heartless monster. Oh my darling, my sweet Angel, when will I learn who I am?" Helga then saw a song she knew well.

"Look at me
I will never pass for a perfect bride, or a perfect daughter
can it be im not ment to play this part
now i see that if i were truely to be myself
I would break my familys heart

Who is that girl I see
staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection someone i dont know
some how i can not hide
who i am, though i've tried
when will my reflection show who i am inside
when will my reflection show who I am inside"

Helga froze as Mr Simmons clapped wildly, having entered the room once more. "Oh Helga, that was wonderful! Do you want to sing once more? Just to confirm your auditioning?"

"Auditioning? Who said I was auditioning?"

"Well, noboby did but then, no body has to know until I've deciced my casting."

"Fine... But then I'm leaving."

"I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did,
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you

Because of you"

"Helga, you were amazing. That...that was beautiful..."

"It's not much... Thanks, I guess..."

"I'll be seeing you tomorrow..."

The next day, the excitement was higher with anticipation mingling in as well. Mr Simmons clapped his hands and the noise died down. "Class, all of your auditions were amazing. Today, I'm going to read out the cast list. First, playing Martin we have Curly, playing Betty we have Nadine, playing Derek we have Eugene, Sheena will be playing his partner Linda, George will be played by Harold, Kevin will be played by Stinky, Cuthbert is portrayed by Sid, Rhonda will be Cindy, Reece is played by Gerald, Denise is portrayed by Phoebe, Lila will play Sharlotte, Arnold will play Peeta and I found Melody in Helga. The rest of you are in the chorus."

Shock was everyone's reactions. Helga was the heroine. Helga was the girl who won the man. Arnold was that man.

"But Helga didn't even audition!" Protested Rhonda. Murmurs of agreement were heard.

"Helga auditioned after you all went home. I asked her to give it a go." Mr Simmons stated. Helga sunk in her seat. No, no, no ,no,no! This wasn't happening!

"Here are your scripts. Can I have Arnold, Helga, Gerald, Phoebe, Lila, Rhonda and Eugene up on stage please for act one please?" Mr Simmons stated.

There were grumbles as they walked on stage.

"Annnnd, Action!" Mr Simmons called.

'Peeta' walked on stage with 'Sharlotte'. "I don't get it. What does Kevin have that I don't?"

"Well, gosh, Arn- Peeta, he is charming and well,I just couldn't help myself! His oh, so, warming smile sends butterflies flying in my stomach... We're perfect for each other!"

"But you hardly know him!"

"I hardly know you Peeta..."

"That's besides the point!"

"I'm sorry but I see you as a friend and nothing more..." 'Sharlotte' turned and exited with her head held high and 'Peeta' kneeling in her direction.

"How pathetic can you get..." 'Melody' snarled. Everyone didn't see any difference until a few scences later.

"Heeeey! Helga's supposed to sin-ing! Oh, man!I bet it'll sound horrible! Ah, ha ha!" Harold exclaimed. Other people joined Harold's laughing, some saying insults to Helga.

"I'm not going to." Helga stomped off stage and grabbed her bag.

"Helga? Where are you going?"

"Home! This whole play is stupid! See ya!" The after -school bell rang, signalling it was the end of clubs.

"It was time for you all to go anyway. Remember to practise your lines over the weekend!" Mr Simmons called.

"Awh, man I can't believe we didn't get to hear Helga sing..." Harold whined.

"Boy howdy, I say that it's a good thing! She would of been terrible!" Countered Sid.

"I don't think she'd be tha' bad. I mean, Mr Simmons chose Helga over miss Lila! In mah books, that's amazin'!"

"I agree with Stinky. We should give her a chance."

"Are you two out of your minds?! Helga. Being good at singing. Now, I'd go and pay to see that!" Gerald snorted.

"Gerald..."

"What? I'm just sayin'!"

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