Chapter 17

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SCHOLASTIC DECATHLON

"Welcome to the tenth annual Scholastic Decathlon. The East High Wildcats versus the West High Knights," The announcer said, as the spectators for the scholastic decathlon took their seats. The crowd applauded, as the team members went and shook hands with each other.

CALLBACK AUDITIONS

"Hello!" Mr. George said to some ladies who were entering the auditorium, pointing to an aisle, "Right here, right here."

Eliza opened the piano and practiced her song, while Thomas and James were in their dressing room doing their bizarre pre-show ritual.

"Mah, mah, mah!" The two boys screamed together.

"Stop!" He said, falling in front of James, letting him catch him. He put is hands on the smaller boy's shoulders,  "I trust you."

"Energy," James reminded him, before they continued to do their warm-up.

GYM

"And now introducing your East High Wildcats!" The announcer shouted out to the crowd. The Wildcats ran out onto the court, causing the crowd to go wild.

"Let's go! Go!" Coach Washington screamed at the boys.

"...for this championship game between East High and West High!" The announcer said, finishing his speech. The Wildcats threw some baskets for the spectators, laughing.

AUDITORIUM

"Casting the leads of a show is both a challenge and a responsibility. A joy and a burden. I commend you and all other young artists to hold out for the moon, the sun, and the stars," Mr. George said to the small crowd. Eliza and Mr. George's assistant applauded.

"Shall we soar together?" Mr. George asked, holding out his hand, which Eliza takes, as the assistant take a picture of them.

"Thomas and James!" Mr. George called out. 

The lights dimmed and the music started to play, as the two boys started to sing:

James Thomas Both

Mucho Gusto
Ay que fabulosaRrrrr aye aye AYEArrriba¿Quieres bailar?
Mirame
I believe in dreaming
Baby to be number oneYou got to raise the bar
Kicking and a scratchingGrinding out my best
Anything it takes to climbThe ladder of success
Work our tails off everydayGotta bump the competitionBlow them all away
Caliente
Suave
Yeah we're gonna
Bop bop bop, bop to the topSlip and slide and ride that rhythm
Jump and hopHop 'til we drop
And start againZip zap zop hop, flop like a mop
Scoot around the cornerMove it to the groove'til the music stops
Do the bop bop bopTo the topDon't ever stopBop to the topGimme gimme shimmy shimmyShake some booty and turn aroundFlash a smile in their direction
Show some muscle
Do the hustle
Yeah we're gonna
Bop bop bop, bop to the top
Wipe away your inhibitions
Stump stump stump, do the rump
And strut your stuff
Bop bop bop, straight to the topWe're going for the glory
We'll keep stepping up and we just won't stop
Till we reach the topBop to the top

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