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https://archiveofourown.org/works/60381298/chapters/224766421

Chapter 12 of 'Caged' is here! It's actually been out for a few days, but it's been such a long wait I think some people have forgotten me :(

But this is the final chapter, so go read it now!!!

[starlightsinger32]

If Casper High did Phantom of the Opera

Okay, so with basically any fandom I fall into, I end up dreaming up a Phantom of the Opera AU while listening to the live cast album...but with Danny Phantom, my mind palace came up with something different:

Instead of the characters being literally in the universe of Phantom of the Opera, their high school is performing it in their Grade 12 year, and most of the main characters are in it.

Sam and Tucker both are, but Danny didn't even audition considering how busy he is trying to get his grades back up now that he's honed his powers and ghost attacks are less of an issue for him. He does come to lots of the rehearsals though, and helps with some of the technical stuff.

Cast:

The Phantom: Dash

Christine: Star

Raoul: Wes

Carlotta: Paulina

Piangi: Kwan

Mme. Giry: Sam

Meg: Val

Andre: Tucker

Firmin: Mikey

Those are the main characters, anyways. They're all in the show for various reasons: extra credit, college applications, etc, but about a week before they're set to open, something happens to Star (cheerleading injury maybe?), so that she physically CAN'T perform.

Which causes a lot of panic, because Paulina is the only one with a high enough vocal range to be Christina, but her character, Carlotta, has an even HIGHER vocal range, and NO ONE else can sing it. Paulina is also reluctant to give up her role, which she sees as a test of her acting abilities, as playing Christine would be "just like playing herself"-her words.

However, Star brings up that she's overheard someone else singing some of her songs, and singing them WELL. When asked, she points out Danny, who is attempting to beat a hasty retreat out of the auditorium. Sam backs Star up that Danny has a very high voice, because screw it, she LIKES her role of being cold and intimidating, and she knows that Danny would do a good job if he got over himself.

Basically everyone except for Sam, Tucker, and Star is very doubtful that Danny can actually sing, much less sing Christine's songs, which Danny repeatedly feeds into, but the aforementioned trio won't let it go. So everyone gets kicked out except for Sam and Tucker so that the teacher can hear Danny's voice (he refuses to do it with everyone else staring at him). It's basically the same as the scene in Phantom of the Opera where Christine sings Carlotta's part: he starts out very nervous, but by the end, the rest of the cast is hanging through the door to confirm that-yes-that voice is coming from Danny Fenton.

He has a high voice due to being turned into a ghost midway through puberty (that's also why he is roughly 5'7'' in my headcanon) and insane breath support because he doesn't NEED to breathe, so yeah, Danny can SING.

Que everyone (except Dash), trying to convince Danny to take over Star's part, but Danny outright refuses to play and dress like a female, he's just not comfortable with it. But the teacher points out that they have already modified Paulina and Kwan's characters to make them Hispanic and Asian respectively instead of Italian, so there's no reason why they can't make one of the main characters the opposite gender so long as they don't change the story much. This story takes place is 2025 and Casper High is progressive as shit, lol.

After much cajoling and convincing, Danny agrees, and gets pulled into a whirlwind of chatter and instructions by the teacher and his friends. While this is happening, Paulina corrals the jocks and any other A listers there (they're not as mean, but still, it's high school, so....) and tells them that if they or anyone else bullies Danny about his part and causes him to drop out, they will answer to her. She then says some other threats in Spanish that no one understands, but they are sufficiently intimidated.

Nonetheless, Dash is NOT happy about having to play opposite Danny, partially because even though Danny hasn't actively been practicing, Danny is a better actor than he is, but also because, well...Danny's kind of cute. Nowhere near as hot as his long time crush Danny Phantom, but Fenton has a nice voice and a cute face, and he's very patient and respectful when rehearsing, even though he's one of the best on the cast by far. This doesn't mean that things aren't sometimes awkward, especially between Danny, Dash, and Wes, although Danny and Wes approach their 'romantic' interactions with more humor. Dash and Danny are just awkward af, until they get fed up with each other, and then-oops-you could cut the sexual tension with a knife.

But this dynamic shifts when Dash sees Danny sneak away during a scene they are both not in, and witnesses him transforming into Phantom. When he confronts Danny later, he has no proof, and Danny vehemently denies being Phantom, but Dash is...90% sure at least about what he saw. And so he goes from having a small crush on Danny (Fenton, not Phantom), to a blend between pining and obsession. This comes off really well in his acting as the Phantom, but even though Danny is TRYING to pretend nothing is wrong and he isn't Phantom, he is 100% having a crisis in the background of trying to learn his part in 7 days.

But Dash is Dash, and he still has some anger issues, and he begins to get jealous of Wes and Danny and suspicious that Wes is trying to get Danny to be with him. After all, Wes always said that Fenton was Phantom, why would he NOT use this opportunity of playing Danny's love interest to get the ghost hero for himself. Of course, for once there is no love triangle and Wes is just doing his best to be a good scene partner. But Dash walks in on Wes and Danny practicing "Point of No Return" (Danny needed to practice and Dash was at football so don't blame my bb) and promptly hits the roof because there's no way in hell Danny's singing THAT SONG with someone else. He basically tells Danny "If you need to practice one of our songs, you come find me. You don't fucking sing it with HIM." Poor Danny's left confused and a bit turned on because he's a bi disaster and possessiveness is hot.

Anyways, something something Danny thinks Dash only wants him because he's Phantom, so he won't give in, even though he's attracted to him. Something Something Danny and Wes only stage kiss (mouths never touch), but Dash kisses Danny for real on stage DURING a performance because something something jealousy and love.

Do they finally get together? Does everyone at school promptly lose their minds? Does Dash get that ghost ass?

Idk, but this AU is MY shit right now!

[starlightsinger32]

Har har har I can't wait to see what angst you're referring to for the next chapter!!! Does it have to do with the crew finding Chris? Or does Chris find out that Zach kept his pie hole shut about the crew asking about how Chris was doing? EEEEEEE I CAN'T I CAN'T

Hiiii! This made me smile SO wide :) I'm afraid I can't confirm if you are on the right track or not, but my readers are very smart, so I am sure you have SOME ideas...

Zach's woven a VERY tangled web, despite his genuine feelings, and there are A LOT of ways for that to lead to copious amounts of angst...

Thank you for reminding me how much I love this story, now that things have settled into the school year (I'm a teacher), I hope to get the next chapter out soon...

[starlightsinger32]

WK Fic I Don't Have Time to Write

....This is will not be the only post I make with this title I am sure

Anyways, this plot bunny is inspired by the song 'Cat's Meow' from 'Barbie The Princess and The Pauper' (An ICON of a movie).

If you didn't or can't watch the above video, basically the 'Pauper' who is pretending to be the Princess (for good reasons) is singing a song to her cat about how he is perfect the way he is. During the song, the king of a nearby kingdom who is considering marrying the princess opens the door and hears the 'Pauper's' song, but he does not see her. Being a lover of music, hearing her voice makes him fall in love with her while having no idea who she really is.

The Fic:

Martin and Chris are princes of a struggling kingdom that is very nearly on the edge of bankruptcy. Desperate to feed and take care of their people, the brother's parents find out that Zach, the king of a a very rich neighbouring kingdom, is looking for a queen, though he is insistent they be a man.

Chris and Martin are not comfortable with the idea of an arranged, financial marriage, but also do want to help their subjects anyway they can. At first, they think Zach will be more interested in Chris as a prospect given that Martin is first in line for their throne, until they find out Zach's caveat-IF he wants to marry one of the brothers and financially support their kingdom, he expects said kingdom to be dissolved into his, creating a larger kingdom that HE rules completely. Given this, he expresses more interest in Martin (through a letter, not in person) since he is the oldest and heir, therefore is more desirable. (Zach is NOT aware that Martin is nearly 4 years older than him).

Obviously the brothers do NOT want their parents to give up the kingdom, but Zach is already on his way, so they agree to meet him and see if they can appeal to him to change his mind.

For one reason or another, Zach gets to their castle in the middle of the night, and does not meet the brothers right away. Before he can go to bed, he is drawn out by someone singing in one of the more remote guest bathrooms. At first, he is equally curious by who has such a beautiful voice and annoyed by being kept awake, but he doesn't right away confront the person singing.

In the bathroom, he can see them behind a privacy screen, holding some kind of cat, and from their silhouette he is confident they are Martin based off of paintings he has seen in the castle. Though he is very skeptical of the sanity in singing to a cat, the line: "There is not one hair of you that I would rearrange. I love you the way you are and that will never change." REALLY gets to him.

That line is the embodiment of unconditional love, something that Zach has never known, but secretly wishes for. If someone can feel that way towards an ANIMAL, obviously they can for him. So a spark of interest forms. He calls out to the man after the song is over, and they banter back and forth in a conversation that goes from prodding to playful to flirtatious, but neither ever sees the other's face. However, Zach hints that he knows he will see the singing man the next day and alludes that he would be willing to marry him if they were caught then.

But he is unaware that CHRIS was behind the screen, along with his three legged cat. Canonically, when Chris's hair is wet, it flops forward, giving him a sillouette similar to Martin's especially given that Zach has never seen either of them in person. Of course, Chris also doesn't know that the man he flirted with is the same one who wants to take his family's kingdom, and hopes he does see him again the next day.

The next day, Zach meets Chris alone initially. Both thinking they are strangers, Chris is his usual friendly self, but when he attempts to convince Zach not to insist on merging kingdoms, Zach is outright rude. He essentially says "Your brother's as good as mine, you're too desperate for money to say no. And once I have the throne, I'll make sure you get nothing!"

Chris leaves upset, which Zach doesn't care about at all, he is too excited to see Martin "again". However, when he does meet Martin, he reveals that Chris has told him everything Zach said, and they want nothing to do with Zach, EVER.

Zach is defensive, angry, tries to lie, etc, etc, before settling on the narrative that Martin's family needs his money, and that he'll change his mind. Just before the brother's parents appear to intervene, Zach implies he could reveal that he and Martin were alone the night before, which confuses Martin, but he doesn't have time to question Zach. Chris, however, figures out very quickly after listening to Zach's voice exactly WHO he was flirting with the night before.

Zach won't leave their castle and the Kratt parents are too afraid of the powerful young king to make him, so he stays and attempts to win over Martin to no avail.

He becomes especially frustrated that Martin refuses to acknowledge their meeting in the bathroom and the connection they shared. Martin denies and downplays it even more after Chris confides that Zach is talking about HIM, because you best believe he doesn't want Zach to realize he's attracted to Chris.

I feel like Zach begins to mellow a little in his anger as he gets used to staying with the Kratt family, especially after seeing how much people in the kingdom are struggling and everything the brothers in particular do to try to help them. It is also slowly becoming obvious that Martin has no intention of changing his mind.

But this less agitated state allows him to pick up on clues that FINALLY convince him Martin was not the man in bathroom: Martin doesn't know anything about or show any interest in the things Zach discussed with the mysterious man (building and inventing), Martin doesn't have a cat and his Portuguese Water Dog is way too big to be mistaken as a cat, and Martin is completely tone deaf and cannot sing.

But there is someone else in the castle who excels in all of the criteria where Martin fails.

I think a fun way for Chris's identity to be revealed would be for him and Aviva to sing 'If You Love Me For Me' from the same Barbie movie (not as lovers, just as friends having fun). Zach would probably be initially irritated at having to listen to them perform, but then his world comes crashing down when Chris starts singing and he recognizes the voice. Then he just sits there having a crisis. It is also likely that Chris would be extremely hesitant to sing in front of Zach, and initially changes his singing style to try to hide himself, but does slip back into his usual vocal patterns quite quickly, which Zach recognizes.

Obviously Zach is angry at Chris's deception, and then angry at himself for being so rude at their second meeting and potentially ruining his chances, but he tries to win Chris anyways. Cue enemies to friends to lovers shenanigans where Zach starts using his financial and economic knowledge to help the Kratts while pining aggressively over Chris.

IDK, just some cute Royal! Chrizach on a Sunday night! I may write this one day, but probably not :(

[starlightsinger32]

Slept on Cartoon Trope in WK

I know that Wild Kratts is, at it's core, an educational kids show, which explains why the plot is not the only focus by the writers. However, there is a plot trope that often shows up in children's cartoons to create humor and conflict that I think could have worked well within Wild Kratts. This trope usually presents itself one of two ways:

The hero (or sidekick or other prominent morally good character) is in disguise for a completely unrelated reason, but does encounter the main villain,who does not recognize them and instead is immediately attracted to them.

How this could show up in WK: Yes, I already used this trope in my series 'Unmasking Angel', but within the show context I think that the villain most likely to pull this trope off would be Zach. He has been canonically shown to not recognize the Kratt brothers whenever they change their appearance minutely, whereas other villains such as Donita are not so easily fooled.

I think a potential plot could be the episode opening with Chris and Martin in disguise (literally just wigs and changes of clothes lol) at some sort of banquet or dinner party hosted by Gourmond, which they have infiltrated to free aquatic creatures that he intends to use as ingredients. Unfortunately, Chris gets spotted and mistaken for a guest, and is seated right next to Zach, who starts flirting with him. Chris is polite and friendly, obviously, but this is more positive attention that Zach has ever got in his life, so of course he is HOOKED. His intense interest in Chris allows Martin and the others to easily free the creatures, and Chris slips away from Zach in the chaos once Gourmond finds out they are missing. Based on Zach's personality I feel like, as in 'Unmasking Angel', he would go on a frantic search for this one man who doesn't actually exist, setting up plenty of comedic opportunities while the Wild Kratts team releases the creatures back into the wild.

2. The hero or other main character dresses up in disguise with the intent of being attractive to the villain in order to divert their attention or steal information.

How this could show up in WK: I feel like this scenario is less likely based on the personalities of all of the main characters; this particular strategy feels too manipulative for all of them, except maybe Aviva considering her outright hatred of Zach.

Piggybacking off of a real episode, an example of this trope would be Chris showing up at the fashion show in 'Flight of the Draco' in disguise, and instead of breaking the Zachbots and freeing Martin, he starts flirting with Zach. At first, it is comically exaggerated flattery, which Zach is LOVING, but I think the two could form a genuine connection due to their common ground with building electronics. Chris is able to fully capture Zach's attention and the inventor willingly follows him away while the rest of the team rescues Martin and the dracos. Obviously, Donita is furious at Zach, but he doesn't care at all because he's in LOVE.

I can only really see these two plotlines being resolved two ways:

Chris comes clean within the span of the episode, causing Zach to hate the Wild Kratts even more despite Chris's apologies

Chris's persona disappears after rescuing the creatures, but returns several times throughout a season or season(s) when the Wild Kratts have no other way to prevent Zach from posing a threat, but never sticks around long enough for Zach to discover his true identity

I think option one is more realistic for the show, given that it demonstrates the moral that lying to others and pretending to be someone you are not is bad, even if it is for the right reasons, and people may not forgive you for it.

However, I think option two has great potential for running gags such as Zach gushing about this perfect person he's in love with while Chris is in frame (as himself). I think it also somewhat opens the door for a Zach redemption in the form of him and Chris slowly building a real connection and Chris subtly attempting to convince him to treat animals kindly. There would still be anger and drama, but I think Zach would be more likely to forgive, or at least still desire Chris after a long relationship versus a short one (ie one episode).

Thank you for coming to my rambling fangirl TEd Talk!

[starlightsinger32]

Caged Chapter 8

I am fully aware that it is July, not June, and I am sorry to all my beloved readers, but life has been NON-STOP and has just finally slowed down.

I banged out the last bits of Chapter 8 for a couple of hours (yes, hours) for you all, only to find out that AO3 is down for maintenance!

All this to say, Chapter 8-'Pleasured' is coming as soon as the site is back up and I am near a computer!

I do need to do some driving and decorating tomorrow because a friendo is getting married! so we will see when I am free.

Much gay spice incoming for you all, Happy Late Pride my creatures!!!

"The brunette Kratt probably should have been a bit more wary of letting his (former?) enemy manhandle him, but Chris knew he was too far gone to care. His libido let out a pleased purr everytime Zach touched him, even to hold him down. Besides, Zach would never hurt him. " -'Caged' Chapter 8

[starlightsinger32]

Chrizach and Marviva HC Ramblings

There are a lot of headcanons I love for the AU where Marviva and Chrizach co-exist and Zach is redeemed Zuko style (he's trying to be good but he sucks at it sometimes, and Aviva REFUSES to trust him even though everyone else does), but my favourite has to be the way Zach and Aviva reach a truce of sorts:

They have extremely different philosophies, personalities, and outlooks on life, but they have one common goal they can ally over: keeping their idiot boyfriends alive.

It would go a little something like this:

Zach: You've got to be kidding me, again?

Aviva (not looking up from what she's working on): What is it now?

Zach: My idiot's climbed on your idiot's back and they are WAY too close to that sinkhole

Aviva: Ay dios, not the Idiot Stack

Zach: Annnndd they fell in

Aviva: Of course they did. Whose turn is it?

Zach: Probably mine

*A Zachbot goes and drags both Kratt brothers out of the sinkhole*

Chris (still happy as a clam): Thanks, Zach!

Zach: This is the third time THIS WEEK, Chris!

Chris (either can't hear him or isn't listening): I love you too!

Martin: I love you Aviva!

Aviva: Te amo, Martin, but please be more careful!

*A brief pause as the brothers wander off and Aviva and Zach eye each other*

Aviva: I still hate you

Zach: I hate you more, what's your point?

[cat-angel-936]

*a la mañana siguiente en el grupo de WhatsApp*

Beach Boy

-miren chicos-

Niño Miedoso

-jaja si, pero Dabío que Zach también esta aquí, el novio no puede ver el vestido antes de la boda-

Chef Wendigo

-pero si los dos son el novio jajaja-

Zach

-esto no me hace ninguna gracia-

Pero Admito que le queda bien 😒-

Chico Verde

-me siento humillado-

Chico Azul

-la verdad me sorprendió verlo así, era igual al de mi sueño, excepto por el leon blanco claro-

Niño Miedoso

-0o0-

-y si en realidad tu sueño es una proyección del futuro y todas las piezas están encajando?

Zach

-no digas tonterías, eso jamas pasará 😡-

Chico Verde

-lo que Zach dijo!-

Chef Wendigo

-alguna otra cosa que necesitamos saver del sueño para estar preparados Martin?-

Chico Azul

-ah no se si cuente, pero creo que vi a Chris un poco gordito-

-Chris no me lances cosas a la cabeza, ponte a dieta si no quieres que te llamen gordo!-

Chico Verde

-y si mejor no me llamas así y menos en un grupo donde están nuestros enemigos 😠-

Beach Boy a "Chico Azul"

-claro! Por eso se casaban-

Zach

-eh!?-

Niño Miedoso

-Zach embarazo a Chris y van a ser papás! 😃-

Chef Wendigo

-un aplauso para Zach que va hacer papa!-

Zach

-que!? No! No digan tonterías!-

-además que si ese fuera el caso, primero vendría la boda de Martin y Donita!-

Chico Azul

- oh mierda...O_O-

Chico Verde

-algo que confesar hermano?-

Chico Azul

-absolutamente nada! Todos son calumnias!-

Zach

- a pero si eramos tu hermano y yo no decías nada!?-

Chico Azul

-que!?-

-pero si me disculpe barias veces-

Chico Verde

-pero no las suficientes :c-

Chef Wendigo

-bueno, entonces esperaremos la invitación a la boda de Martin primero-

Niño Miedoso

-pido ser uno de los padrinos!-

Chico Verde

-si yo no soy el padrino principal dejamos de ser hermanos-

Zach

-fuertes declaraciones por parte del chico verde-

Chico Azul a "Chico Verde"

-yo jamás te haría eso, tu siempre seras parte de mi vida y el primero en saver si me caso o no con alguien-

Chico Verde

-aww estaba jugando contigo Martin jaja pero gracias por tan lindas palabras 💚-

Chef Wendigo

- agh que cursi-

Beach Boy

-a mi me parece lindo-

Niño Miedoso

-a mi igual-

Zach

-yo estoy con Gaston en esta, que cursis las Ratas salvajes 😒-

Chico Azul

-jaja Zach ya te lo dijimos varias veses es con "K" Kratt-

Beach Boy

-yo creo que esta celoso 7w7-

Niño Miedoso

-Seee 7w7-

Chef Wendigo

-tranquilo Zach, dudo que el arándano azul pueda quitarte a tu uva verde jeje 7w7-

Zach

-los detesto-

Chico Verde

-también yo-

[starlightsinger32]

God I hope someone reads this!!! I don't speak a word of Spanish and the online translation of this post is SUPER choppy, so I decided to write my own little ficlet about this absolutely STUNNING art! Enjoy!

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Zach had just finished arguing with the resort manager and was storming back to his limousine when his phone lit up with a text:

D: Would you like to see your bride?

Would he? Was that even a question? Slamming the limo door shut and barking at the driver to take him back to his jet, Zach typed back:

Z: Aren't you the one who said I'm not allowed to see him?

A response came almost immediately:

D: Yes, but he doesn't like my work, and if SOMEONE doesn't appreciate me in the next five minutes, I may faint from grief

Zach rolled his eyes, and responded:

Z: What if I don't like it either? I'm not paying you if I don't like it

D: Oh, you'll like it, darling

Z: Prove it

However smug and brazen his texts sounded, none of this meant that his stomach didn't flip when his phone buzzed again, signifying the receipt of an image.

Anticipation building in his core, the CEO unlocked his phone, opened the messaging app, and immediately forgot all of the stress of the last few hours.

The picture on the screen was the most beautiful sight Zach had even seen, a fantasy come to life that would soon be right in front of him.

The man in the picture was dressed in silver and white, in a strange, but elegant bridal hybrid between a dress and a suit. A short veil sat in his soft-looking brown hair, and the faint pink glow of Donita's pose beam surrounded both him and the white cat-like creature resting on his hips.

Though it was classic Donata couture, Zach could understand why Chris wasn't too happy about this additional accessory.

Chris.

His enemy. His constant obstacle and headache. His. Only His.

Chris didn't even seem to be aware that his picture was being taken; he was looking off to the side wearing a mix of innocent bewilderment and distress on his face. He was probably wondering how he had ended up there.

Zach wasn't entirely sure himself.

All he knew was that he had found out the Aviva and her Blue Boy were getting married, and his mind had immediately wandered to Chris, who wasn't THAT much younger than his brother.

It was only a matter of time before it would be Chris's turn. Could he handle watching from afar, as he always had, as Chris fell in love with someone else, married them, promised to stay with them forever, and then lovingly raised a family with them?

No.

The longer he delayed, trying to work up the nerve to just TALK to the zoologist, the greater the chance that someone else would snatch him up became. So Zach had snatched first.

Of course, Chris had been incredibly resistant to their impending marriage, but Zach was undeterred. The sooner their marriage was on paper, the less chance someone else could take Chris away. There would be plenty of time to get Chris to like him after that.

After all, Chris was the most forgiving, kind, optimistic, and caring person he knew. He would get over the less than romantic start to their marriage once he saw what Zach could give him.

His eyes remained fixed on his nervous bride in the picture. He would give him anything he asked for, anything his vast amount of wealth could provide, if it would make the sweet beauty smile.

He hadn't seen Chris's usually ever present smile since he had taken him, and once the zoologist realized his brother and friends likely wouldn't find them in time, he had spent his days looking very sad.

Maybe Zach could bribe Donita to take the cat off of the dress. She'd probably squawk about her artistic vision, but any idiot would know that Chris would rather have it walking around than frozen in place, even if it was still breathing either way.

It wasn’t as though the removal of the kitty would detract from the beauty of the outfit, so Zach hardly cared. His world had narrowed to a single view, the view of Chris looking so breath-taking he was prematurely irritated that anyone else would see him dressed that way.

If they didn’t need to have witnesses, the lovely view would only be for him. Just like the lovely zoologist was.

Zach’s gaze scanned the photo once more, heartbeat increasing with attraction and excitement. The light colour of the suit/dress offset Chris’s tan skin perfectly, making his features appear soft and innocent. The ‘skirt’ of the outfit fanned outwards just below the frozen cat, creating the illusion of a curved waist that Zach very much wanted to grab.

The younger Kratt was so perfect, he wasn’t sure he could stand it.

Reluctantly, he closed the photo to send a brief text:

Z: I’m on my way

D: I thought you might be

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Chris stared into the tall mirror, a sick feeling sneaking into his stomach. He hardly recognized himself in the soft, flowing, WEDDING clothes Donita had put on him.

It wasn’t necessarily an ugly outfit, in fact, on the right person, it might have been beautiful, but the problem lay with what it represented: him marrying Zach.

Zach.

Zach had never been kind to him, never showed any interest in him beyond throwing petty insults, and had certainly never hinted at any romantic interest in him. But out of nowhere, the CEO had decided that he wanted to marry Chris, and no one else’s opinion on the matter, including Chris’s, was necessary.

Attempts to talk the inventor out of the marriage had been unsuccessful: Zach hadn’t been nasty or ordered Chris to stop talking, but it was blatantly obvious that he wasn’t listening to anything the younger Kratt had said.

And he wanted to subject Chris to an entire life of that: being ignored and discounted except for when Zach wanted a pretty doll to dress up and look at?

It was obvious that Zach didn’t care about his feelings; if he had, he never would have let Donita trap a white African lion cub and put it on the outfit he expected Chris to get married in.

Chris gave the animal a little stroke, which he knew that it could feel, despite being unable to physically respond to the touch. The poor thing must be so frightened.

A sharp, accented voice from behind him chastised: “Darling, don’t cry. You may stain the fabric, and anyways, I know you’re not crying for the right reasons.”

Donita sashayed over to stand beside him, cappuccino in hand. “Save the tears for your wedding, at least then, it won’t look out of place. I can practically guarantee you Zachary is going to cry.”

The zoologist hadn’t even realized his eyes were wet. Whether he was crying for the cub, or for himself, he was unable to decide.

Quietly, he said: “Donita, I don’t want to do this.”

The fashionista sighed. “Oh, I know. You’re being terribly overdramatic about this whole matter, it isn’t as bad as you are making it seem. You get to marry one of the richest men on the planet, and you look STUNNING!”

She slipped behind Chris, carefully adjusting the skirt and veil to her satisfaction. “Perfect! I am a GENIUS! Zachary will not know what to do with himself when he sees you!”

At Chris’s anxious expression, she elaborated: “He adores you, he always has. You will never want for anything, and if you do, you can always divorce him and take half of his money.”

As if Zach would ever allow him to divorce him. Chris had a suspicion that Zach had no intention of a short marriage.

But something else Donita had said stuck in his mind.

“He doesn’t adore me. He’s always awful to me, even when I’m nice to him.”

“He tries to hide it, but I can always tell.” Donita said, smugly. “You will see it in his face when he sees you walk down the aisle tomorrow. He will not be able to conceal his feelings, I am certain.”

Chris froze. “Tomorrow?”

“Well, naturally.” The fashionista patted her flowing purple pants, in search of something unknown. “He is too desperate to be with you to wait even a day longer than he has to. As a matter of fact, he is on his way here to see you right now.”

When Chris continued to look nothing short of worried, the Italian added: “Don’t worry, I will not let him accost you and ruin my work. But I cannot help you after your wedding, so be grateful you have time to prepare yourself.”

She patted her pockets again, this time with more intensity. “Dabio! Where is my pen?”

“I don’t know, Donita!” Her assistant answered from the next room.

“It is your job to know!” The diva snapped, storming towards the other room. “How can I write Zachary an exorbitant bill without it?”

As she disappeared from sight, Chris’s stricken eyes travelled back towards the mirror, very much feeling the weight of the veil in his hair.

Tomorrow?

The villains expected him to marry Zach tomorrow?

He had known what Zach’s intentions were for the past few days, and Donita putting him in a wedding dress had made that already clear picture transparent, but….tomorrow?

How was he going to escape? Until arriving at Donita’s studio, Zach had never left him alone for a second. Until that exact moment, Donita had not either.

But what good was the few moments of privacy he had before Donita recovered her pen? The room he was in had no windows, and he didn’t know his way around the designer’s home enough to quickly find a room that did.

Her elaborate pink phone sat not far away, but Chris had not forgotten what had happened to Martin when he had tried the same tactic.

He still had his own freedom of movement, as Donita had turned the pose beam off after forcing him to put the bride outfit on, but one misstep could turn him into a living, breathing mannequin.

Much like the poor little cub resting on his hips. Chris touched it’s fur again, silently apologising to it.

‘You must be so scared.’ He thought. ‘I’M scared.’

Once he indulged in his own feelings, there was no stopping the flood of emotions.

‘I want my own clothes.’

‘I want Martin.’

‘I want to go HOME.’

He didn’t make any sound, and didn’t draw attention to his state, but when Donita walked back into the room, pen in hand, she immediately noticed that he was crying.

The designer sighed again. “Oh for goodness sake, Christiano, go into the next room and take my masterpiece off if you’re going to do THAT!”

As he silently moved to do as she said, wiping fruitlessly at his eyes, the zoologist thought he heard Donita say:

“You should not waste your tears, nothing you do will change Zachary’s mind.”

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When the CEO arrived at Donita’s villa, he all but pushed Dabio out of the way, rushing through the hall like a man possessed until he located the designer.

“Where is he?” he demanded, without bother for pleasantries.

The diva scoffed. “Hello to you, too, Zachie.”

“Nevermind that, where is Chris?” The CEO looked around the room, but the beautiful bride was nowhere to be seen. “If you’ve done something to him…”

“Oh, DO calm yourself.” Donita rolled her thickly outlined eyes. “He is perfectly fine, he is simply in the next room changing.”

“Why? I would have liked to see him before I pay you, you know?”

“Well, yes, but he started crying, and we can’t have him getting married in one of my designs with tear stains on it, now can we?”

“Wait, what?” Zach's eyes paused in their search for any signs of Chris to glare at Donita. “What did you say to him to make him cry?”

Donita huffed. “I resent your accusation, Zachary. I did nothing. In fact, I left to get my pen, and when I returned, he was crying. And not because of how beautiful he looked.” She paused, frowning a little. “You may need to talk to him before he sobs his way down the aisle tomorrow.”

Zach resented the implication that marrying him was so abhorrent that their upcoming wedding would cause Chris to cry, but his heart still went out to his bride. He was probably crying because he missed his brother, or his friends, or he was upset about the cat stuck to him. He really did need to talk to Donita about that.

But a good husband would first make sure that Chris was alright, at least, that was what Zach assumed. It wasn’t as though his father had been a good role model of a husband, or anything else for that matter.

Without another word to Donita, he strode across the room and knocked on the door the designer had indicated.

No answer.

He knocked again. “Chris? Chris, open the door.”

Nothing.

Impatience and worry took over, and the CEO pushed the door open without further warning.

When he burst into the small side room, the first thing he noticed was how cold the temperature was compared to the rest of Donita’s home.

The second thing he noticed was the pile of white and silver fabric on the floor. He didn’t need to pick it up to recognize the outfit Chris had been wearing in the picture only half an hour earlier, aside from the little white cat, which was nowhere to be seen.

The third thing he noticed was the single brown boot, lying unlaced and alone in the middle of the floor.

The fourth, and final thing he noticed was the open skylight in the middle of the ceiling.

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Slightly bruised, and missing a shoe from the climb to the skylight, Chris readjusted the still frozen cub in his arms. Aviva would know how to help the little lion, even if the Wild Kratts had to break in and destroy the pose beam…again.

The last thing he heard before slipping away towards freedom was an angry shout, echoing through the otherwise quiet forest:

“CHRIS!”

[starlightsinger32]

The Varmitech Clause

I refuse to abandon 'Caged', so I am going to dump this Chrizach fic idea here so it doesn't bore a hole in my brain:

TLDR: Zach is an alpha who needs an omega. Chris is an omega. The Wild Kratts have lost their funding and will have to disband if they can't find a source of money. Zach has A LOT of money. I'm sure you can see where this is going...

I know Omegaverse isn't for everyone, but come on, this is literally a show about animals and their instincts and behaviours, so I think somebody should take a stab at it in this fandom!

The World Building: Alphas, Betas, and Omegas are secondary genders to males, females, and non-binary or other genders. Your secondary gender does not define your personality, strength level, or attractiveness, but there is definitely discrimination between secondary genders, just like in the real world :) *screams into a pillow*

Alphas:

Cannot physically carry children regardless of if they are male or female or other

All alphas can impregnate female presenting betas and omegas

A higher percentage of alphas are male than other genders

Can emit a deep growling sound when angered: to do so at another alpha is considered a threat, to do it at a beta or omega is socially shunned and can be considered abusive

Typically mate with omegas, but many also mate with betas. Alphaxalpha relationships are not common but do exist

There is a toxic community of alphas online that view betas as irrelevant and omegas as sex objects (sound familiar?)

It is socially unacceptable and considered dangerous for alphas not to suppress their ruts unless they are actively trying to conceive with a consenting mate in a secure location. Alphas on their ruts are aggressive, horny, and extremely territorial when unmedicated and unmated

Betas:

Biologically female betas can carry children, biological male betas cannot

Betas heats are not as overwhelming as omegas, but are still difficult for 1-2 days

Betas do not have a scent, but are also not cowed or affected in any way by alpha growls

Betas are the most common secondary gender in society, and will mate with anyone, though most mated pairs are two betas simply due to their high population

Omegas:

All omegas can carry children, regardless of gender

A higher percentage of omegas are female than male or other genders

Omega heats typically last 5 days, and can be difficult and painful without suppressants. An unmated omega in heat is usually horny, lacks critical thinking or decision making capacity, and is vulnerable to the advances of others.

All omegas have government mandated days off during their heats, which fuels omega discrimination as they are viewed as weak for needing a week off every month

Omegas smell pleasant to all others until they are mated, then their scent fades and is detectable only to their mate. Every omega has a different scent that makes them unique, similar to a fingerprint. Omegas cannot remove their scent without suppressants, but can increase their scent to attract a mate or to calm someone else down, usually another omega or a child

Omegas usually mate with alphas, but can also mate with betas. Omegaxomega mated pairs are VERY rare

General Information:

Mating is similar to getting married, but it is NOT equivalent. Some mated pairs do get married, some have children without getting married, and some only mate, similar to long term adult partners

Mating is signified through each mate biting the other's neck on the mating gland. If one of the mated pair dies, the mate mark does fade, otherwise, it does not

Some mated pairs do separate and find love with someone else, but it isn't common

Children can be conceived without being mated, but it is not fully socially acceptable, and is considered a disadvantage for omegas, as not being mated makes it harder for the alpha or beta who impregnated them to be made to pay child support

People can have relationships or sex without/before mating. Omegas and female betas are sometimes shamed for doing so, however (wow, another real world parallel)

Secondary genders do not appear until people are 18, so children are unaffected and do not experience ruts or heats

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The actual story:

The Varmitech family is considered a 'family business', in that it has been handed down from father to son for five generations, as the first child has always been a male alpha.

Zach, the current CEO of Varmitech Industries since his father's death is an alpha, but has no mate and no alpha child to inherit the company. And this becomes a problem.

To ensure the business stays in the family and is run by an alpha, the contract each CEO signs contains a clause that if they are not mated to an omega by their 30th birthday and the omega has not either had an heir or is pregnant with one, the company passes to the next Varmitech alpha in line who does have a legitimate heir. It is extremely old fashioned, and Zach thinks he can get out of it.

He can't.

His board of directors is also extremely old fashioned, and many of them do not like him, so if he violates this clause, they will have a way to oust him. Zach does not want to bother going on dates, and basically starts sulking, so his assistant/exhausted grandfather figure/Alfred from Batman lets it be known that the CEO of Varmitech Industries is looking for a mate, and lets omegas submit themselves for consideration.

Enter Linda Kratt. She sees this public announcement, and remembers the sad, unhealthy child at her son's school whose mother left when he was very young. She's always wondered what happened to him, and wished she could help in some way. So without really thinking it through, she decides that maybe her sweet youngest son, who is an omega with a lot of love to give, could make Zach happy. And she submits Chris.

But here's the thing: Zach has no idea Chris is an omega. Since facing discrimination in university, to the point he had to switch schools, Chris has been using suppressants to pretend to be a beta. All of the Wild Kratts know he is an omega, but none of the villains have any clue.

Zach does not believe that Chris is actually an omega when he lays eyes on his application, but once he sees his medical documents he becomes much more interested. He is very much like Anthony Bridgerton in that he wants exceptional children, so he thinks that the omega who has them needs to be quality alongside with his perfect self, lol. The more he thinks about it, the more he realizes Chris is a perfect choice: in addition to being beautiful, he is clever, brave, caring, talented, well respected, and good with kids. So he decides he wants to have Chris as his mate, and will not hear of anyone else, no matter how much his assistant tries to convince him to be open minded.

Naturally, when Chris receives a message, email, letter, etc that Zach wants to meet him for dinner to discuss Chris being his mate, the zoologist is extremely confused because 1.Why is Zach suddenly interested in Chris and 2.How did he find out Chris is an omega?

Zach, of course, assumes that Chris submitted himself and that Chris wants him, so he is very dissapointed and upset when Chris politely but firmly refuses to sign the contract to be his omega and have his children. He lets Chris go, but cannot accept anyone else to carry his children when he only wants Chris, so Zach basically continues to observe (stalk) Chris and only wants him more the more he watches.

He sees Chris fix some sort of technology or get excited about building something and is just like: Yes. I must have him.

And then the Wild Kratt's teams funding gets cut. Zach had nothing to do with it, or maybe he did, but let's face it, universities are businesses that like to make money, and the Wild Kratts don't turn any sort of profit. So suddenly, there is no way to fund the maintenance and use of the Tortuga, or Aviva's inventions. The team can all get other jobs, of course, but this would severely limit their ability to creature adventure as a group or to do it often.

So Chris makes a choice.

Cue lots of contract negotiations (50 shades of grey style but without the kinks), Zach being extremely protective of pregnant Chris, and these two idiots working out to be mates when one of them is in love and the other is hesitant, but has hopes for love.

This might be complete trash that never gets written in full, but it was fun to get out of my head! I hope at least one person read until the end of this <3

[starlightsinger32]

I bet I can get you to read 'Caged' with one sentence...

The sentence: "Zach was a very possessive person, and there was no world in which he wouldn’t become blind with jealousy when he saw Chris letting strangers see what he had this far been denied."

https://archiveofourown.org/works/60381298/chapters/163936507

[starlightsinger32]

'Caged' Chapter 5 is live!!!! What could possibly go wrong?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/60381298/chapters/162778930

[starlightsinger32]

Chrizach incorrect quote

Is that what this is called?

Aviva: What's this stuff all over the floor?

Chris: Honey?

Zach: *appearing out of literally nowhere* Yes, love?

Chris: No, that's not-oh no

Martin: *eyes the size of grapefruits* I KNEW IT!

(He grabs Chris and Zach and starts hugging them)

Chris: Told you he'd be cool with us

Zach: Told you she WOULDN'T be

Aviva: *Screaming in Spanish*

(Martin transfers Chris and Zach to one arm and holds Aviva back from attacking Zach with the other)

Martin: I'm protecting you guys because I'm a good bro, but I'm also a good boyfriend, so I am going to let her go eventually...you might want to run before that happens

[grimeshound]

i dont know if this is too niche but then again tumblr never fails to surprise me so… hear me out on this????? i???? kinda need to write this au asap because the poto dynamic with 457 is actually crazy

the phantom is the og masked yearner i fear… he walked so inho could run

also the idea of the phantom (inho) being shorter than christine (gihun) has me giggling a little icl

[starlightsinger32]

The fact that I already had a 'Point of No Return' animatic with these two planned in my head....

[starlightsinger32]

The Way I Need this Inhun (457) Fanfic...

I am actually stunned that no one in the mountains of 457 fanfiction has written a Business Proposal AU yet!

Think about it:

Gi Hun (still his canon age) is a part time mechanic, full time cutie pie who gets talked (bribed) into standing in for his business owner friend Sang Woo on a blind date. Sang Woo hates blind dates, and dating in general, but his mother is persistent and the only person Sang Woo can't say no to, so he pays Gi Hun to go on the date for him instead and act so off putting the guy will never bother Sang Woo again.

Enter CEO In Ho who, under coercion from his chairman and father figure Il Nam, is going on a blind date with Cho Sang Woo. Oh, and did I forget to mention that In Ho owns the auto parts company Gi Hun works for, which he does not figure out until AFTER the CEO is in front of him?

Gi Hun has his Season 1 hair, but when he is pretending to be Sang Woo, his hair is slicked back and has highlights in it. Sang Woo also put him in an expensive suit, lol. Gi Hun really does try to ruin the date by being overly flirty, rude, and shallow, but In Ho keeps getting distracted by business emails, and nothing Gi Hun does really phases him. So like Ha ri, Gi Hun gets desperate and suggests they get a room to get down to...business. In Ho has clocked how nervous he actually is by this point, so he calls his bluff and agrees.

Gi Hun can't take it anymore and makes a very weak excuse before taking off, with Jun Ho (who works with In Ho) nearly hitting him with the car he came to pick up his brother in. In Ho tries to chase him, but he escapes.

Unfortunately for him, In Ho enjoys a good pursuit, especially when the person he's chasing is interesting, unique, honest, and very polite to waitstaff, all qualities he has not seen on other dates. So he tells Il Nam he's going to marry Sang Woo.

So imagine his surprise when he shows up at Sang Woo's office to secure the 'deal' only to find a very different man from the kind eyed, rosy cheeked man he wants to marry. He and Sang Woo are actually quite similar men, so they quite quickly reach an understanding that if Sang Woo doesn't tell In Ho who the imposter is, In Ho will ruin him financially. Even though Sang Woo cares more for his own security than Gi Hun's, he doesn't like showing all his cards, so he agrees to bring the imposter, an actor, he claims, to In Ho. He manages to keep the fact that they are childhood friends hidden.

Sang Woo tricks Gi hun into going to a restaurant with him before telling him that In Ho is on his way, and not to reveal they know each other. Gi Hun is panicking HARD when In Ho shows up, which In Ho enjoys, but he quickly decides that he likes this optimistic, awkward man who is nothing like the cold, selfish men he has to interact with on a regular basis.

So he soft threatens Gi Hun into staying and having lunch with him, but at the end, when Gi Hun offers to make up for deceiving him, In Ho tells him to marry him. Gi Hun panics again, but is also confused and reminds In Ho he's NOT rich, but In Ho doesn't care and insists he's made his choice.

Gi Hun, who is very aware he can't marry HIS BOSS, rejects him and tries to leave, saying he doesn't want to marry someone he barely knows, but just like in the original show, In Ho follows and tries to convince him to go on ten dates with him, saying that he'll WANT to marry him at the end. Gi Hun calls him weird, says his face looks like a rockfish (which makes Jun Ho, who is listening, start laughing), and 'storms' away.

Unfortunately, this awakens In Ho's competitive spirit, and he yells after Gi Hun that he's going to find him AND he's going to marry him.

Idk what exactly happens after that, but lots of drama, for sure.

Other Tidbits I'd love:

-Il Nam being less murderous and more obsessed with K Dramas and meddling in people's love lives

-Jun Ho being the best wingman, but also the desperate voice of reason for his brother

In Ho being OBSESSED with his mystery man and planning their wedding in between stalking attempts (he values time efficiency and he wants that cookie BAD)

Most of the Season 1 and 2 players work in the same company as Gi Hun, and absolutely get a kick out of Gi Hun's desperate attempts to hide his face everytime their CEO shows up. Except maybe Sae byeok, I think she'd feel bad for him

Sang Woo being the slimy business man he is and manipulating Gi Hun into giving In Ho his phone number because In Ho gets impatient and starts pressuring Sang Woo to give him more info about his future wifey

SO much jealousy when In Ho finally figures out who Gi Hun really is. He's jealous of his friends, he crushes things in his hands when Jung bae touches Gi Hun, and he's ready for war when the employees go out for drinks and Gi Hun smiles at the bartender (!)

Jun Ho spending SO much time talking In Ho down from committing felonies, or causing HR problems at the very least

If you read all this, I love you

[starlightsinger32]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

If you enjoyed my 'Unmasking Angel' series, I really think you'll like 'Caged'. Chapter 4 out now!

[starlightsinger32]

If Wild Kratts was a (Chrizach) Musical ACT lll

The final Act opens inside of Donita's jet, where the villains have gathered to discuss the fact that the other Wild Kratts are approaching, and though they will arrive too late to stop Paisley and the Zachbots from starting to demolish the rainforest, conflict is inevitable. Chris is also present, trapped inside a forcefield, but the villains are ignoring him.

'The Ends Justify the Means' (reprise)

Preformed by: Gourmand, Paisley, Donita, Zach, and Chris

Mood: Resolute, powerful, malicious

Summary: Towards the end of their dialogue, Gourmand is the first one to start singing as he suggests that instead of attempting to continue their evil deeds when the Wild Kratts show up, they should instead focus all of their energy on attacking them so they cannot stand in their way. Donita quickly agrees, then Paisley after considering the practicality of the approach. They look to Zach for agreement, which he gives, but it is extremely brief. Electric guitar is noticeably almost absent from this song, in contrast to the first time it is sung where Zach is fighting for dominance over the song. The villains each describe different ways they can stop the Wild Kratts team: none are violent or brutal, it is very clear they don't want to harm the team permanently, but they want to immobilize them so they cannot interfere. The bridge of the song pitches up as Chris speaks up to plead with the villains to stop, but his words go unheard as the final verse increases in volume and dramatics to end on a ominous high point.

Inspiration: 'Hold Them Down' from EPIC: The Musical-this song is WAY darker than 'The Ends Justify the Means (Reprise), but the mood is similar

'You (Reprise)'

Performed by: Zach and Chris

Mood: Heartbroken, Pained, Emotional

Summary: The rest of the villains leave to prepare, and though Zach sends his Zachbots with them, he remains. He tries to apologize to Chris (whom he refers to as 'You') by saying that he didn't know the other villains intended to trap him, nor does it make him happy to see Chris so upset. However, he also lets slip that he is only concerned for Chris's safety in the upcoming conflict, and has no intention of helping or protecting the other Wild Kratts. When he reiterates his feelings for Chris, and that he doesn't want to hurt him, he gives Chris a chance to respond. Before Chris does, there is a slight interlude where a saxophone sounds as though it is crying. Chris sadly rejects Zach's 'apology' and affection, lamenting the fact that he trusted and opened himself up to Zach (whom he refers to as 'You') when Zach was using him all along. Rejecting Zach's attempts to argue, Chris tells him to leave because "I can't look at YOU anymore." Zach leaves without a fight, but also leaves Chris inside the forcefield.

Inspiration: 'The Point of No Return (reprise) from 'The Phantom of the Opera'

'Take You Down'

Preformed by: Aviva, Martin, Jimmy, Koki, Donita, Dabio, Gourmand, Paisley, and Rex

Mood: Clashing, loud, final

Summary: Upon arriving at the demolition site, all of the remaining Wild Kratt members are in Creature Power Suits, even Jimmy, although this makes him very nervous. The song starts as a standoff where Martin states that they don't want to fight or hurt the villains, but if they won't back down, then they'll do what they have to do to stop them. Gourmand counters that the villains feel largely the same: they aren't there to fight the Wild Kratts, but if they won't leave, then they are willing to take them down.

All it takes is Rex 'accidentally' knocking down a tree to trigger an all-out fight, with the music building from it's slow, tense pace to a fast-paced, final battle sound. Different characters switch opponents more than once, and much of the song is instrumental, but a vocal moment of note is when Koki notes that Zach is nowhere to be seen, which Martin echoes by saying that he hasn't seen Chris either. They quickly decide that Martin will check Donita's jet (which is closest) for Chris while the rest of the team holds the villains off. Martin is very hesitant to go, but Koki reassures him before essentially pushing him away.

Inspiration: 'Put You in Your Place' from 'Percy Jackson: The Musical'

'What Really Matters (reprise)'

Preformed by: Martin and Chris

Mood: Gentle, apologetic, joyful

Summary: Martin sneaks into Donita's jet, deactivating his Creature Power Suit. He finds Chris almost immediately, and though Chris is happy to see him, he is also defensive, stating that he knows what Martin is going to say: Chris should have listened, Martin told him that Zach wasn't to be trusted, and Chris does need Martin to look out for him. Chris goes to say that Martin was right, but Martin interrupts him with a genuine "I'm Sorry" and the tension in the music breaks. The two apologize back and forth for things they have said during the musical, and Martin reiterates the message Jimmy and Koki sang in ACT ll: What really matters is that Chris is safe.

The music then shifts to become more determined as Martin tells Chris that the team is safe, for now, but they need Chris's help. He begins to search for a way to get Chris out of the forcefield, only to find an arrow pointing at a button that says: "Martin, Press This." Chris tries to warn him but is unable to stop his brother, but when Martin presses the button, the forcefield dissolves. Both brothers say: "Huh." but quickly move on to leave the jet and rush into battle.

Inspiration: 'More than Anything' from 'Hazbin Hotel'

'Empty'

Preformed by: Full Cast

Mood: Confrontational, shifting, dramatic

Summary: Chris and Martin rush out of Donita's jet to find that Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy have been captured. Donita warns them that activating their Creature Power Suits will do no good, as she has a device, made by Zach that will immediately de-activate them. (It has taken until just before this song for Dabio to figure out how to make it work. Chris and Martin activate anyways, and Donita orders Dabio to fire, but nothing happens. After a moment of confusion and debate, Zach reveals himself, and the fact that he has de-activated the device and any others he had a hand in making for the villains. The other villains are angry and berate him for betraying them, which he flippantly apologizes for, but he also mocks them for not realizing that continuing their actions will hurt THEM in the long run. He notes: "What's the point of power if there's nothing left? What's the point of wealth if you're alone?" He shares that destroying the world hasn't made him happy, but he's seen what life could be like if he doesn't, and that's the life he wants.

Martin and Chris quickly back up and agree with this narrative, Martin more quickly than Chris, and encourage the villains to think about they really want and how harming the planet will absolutely hurt them in the long run. Zach's voice overlaps with theirs, jadedly predicting that the other villains will not change their minds, not after it took twenty years for him to change HIS. He is proven correct when the villains refuse to back down, but upon seeing the Zachbots have freed Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy, they are not willing to fight the Wild Kratts 5 v 5 and leave after issuing threats and curses.

Inspiration: 'You Didn't Know' from 'Hazbin Hotel'

'It's a Green AND Blue World'

Preformed by: Martin, Chris, Aviva, Koki, Jimmy, and Zach

Mood: Joyous, celebratory, harmonious

Summary: Once the villains are gone, the team celebrates their victory and the fact that the brothers have made up through dialogue, only starting the song when Jimmy asks "What are we going to do about HIM?", referring to Zach. Martin and Aviva suspiciously question Zach about why he has changed his loyalties so abruptly, to which he replies that he already told them: he's tired of fighting them, tired of destruction, and tired of being alone. He thinks they were right all along, and he's sorry he didn't listen to them sooner. Martin accepts this, happily, while Aviva warns Zach that she's still watching him, which Koki backs up. Zach grudgingly admits he deserves this before going to Chris to apologize again and say that he understands now that the world needs green, just like he needs Chris, but he'll leave if that's what Chris REALLY wants.

Chris instead shifts closer to him as the song transitions to the titular portion where Chris states that the world needs green, but it also needs blue, and it's up to everyone to keep it that way. Martin joins in very quickly, his melody finally in sync with Chris's as he emphasizes the importance of balance in nature. The other cast members join in, sharing ways to protect the planet and what could happen if we don't. The song ends with a flourish, blending in the motif of 'Wild and Free' for a final line about keeping "Our Blue AND Green world wild and free!" As the music swells to finish, Chris verbally says: "Wait, no, guys it's 'Free and in the Wild'!" before a final musical flourish and the stage going dark.

Inspiration: 'Tomorrow' from 'Annie'

THE END

[starlightsinger32]

If Wild Kratts was a (Chrizach) Musical ACT ll

ACT ll takes place 2-3 days after ACT l, as established through dialogue by Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy. They discuss the fact that the brothers still have not spoken, and that they are now aware that Chris is spending a lot of time with Zach...

'You Can't Go Back in Time'

Performed by: Chris and Zach

Mood: Playful, emotional, nostalgic

Plot Summary: The song begins in a playful debate between Chris and Zach about the possibility of time travel, with Chris arguing for it, while Zach points out reasons why it's not possible. The music slows and becomes more reserved when Chris confesses that he wants it to be real so that he can go back and change the way that he treated Zach when they were younger. Both confused and touched by this, Zach counters that HE is the one who has done things he wants to take back, but he knows it's impossible. He begins to fade out vocally and pull away from Chris, but Chris cuts in with a much brighter tone, confessing that despite it all, he likes Zach. The song ends on a hopeful note, with both characters acknowledging though they can't change the past, what happens next is up to them.

Inspiration: 'Only Us' from 'Dear Evan Hanson'

'The Price'

Performed by: Zach, Donita, Gourmand, Paisley, Dabio, and Rex

Mood: Triumphant, ominous, reveling

Plot Summary: The villains meet to discuss their progress on the beach resort, which will be built on the same beach Martin finds Chris and Zach on during 'Your Side, My Side'. Each villain again has a solo verse where they report on their progress and how much money they plan to charge for their creations. Rex and Dabio do not have their own solos, nor their own distinctive instruments, and instead echo or harmonize with Paisley and Donita. However, Zach has to be prompted to start his verse, and is noticeably coming in on the off beat, in contrast to 'The Ends Justify the Means' and 'You' where he is always on beat, signifying his insecurity in what he is saying. As the other villains pick up the refrain again, Zach sings an overlapping harmony, weighing the price of his actions if he betrays Chris.

Inspiration: 'Lions Over All' from 'The Lion Guard' and 'Easy Street' from 'Annie'

'Intervention'

Performed by: Tortuga Team (aside from Chris and Martin) and the Villains (aside from Zach)

Mood: Urgent, determined, layered

Plot Summary: Due to spying on Zach, The Tortuga Team have realized The Villains' plans. Jimmy does not believe they can stop the construction without the Kratt brothers, which leads Aviva to make the conclusion that this problem will finally be the push that brings the brothers back together. The music is strong and determined, with the three team members harmonizing as they form a plan to rescue Chris from Zach, even if they have to drag him away.

The music transitions to a lower key as Paisley conveys to Donita and Gourmand that she noted hesitation and distraction on Zach's part, and believes it is due to the amount of time he is spending with Chris (although she does not use his name). The other villains offer various cruel and comical methods of getting Chris out of the way, but they cannot agree, so finally settle on capturing him until they can reach a decision.

As the song builds to it's climax, both groups are moving in on Chris's location, completely unaware of each other.

Inspiration: 'Esmerelda' from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

'Green is my Favourite Colour (reprise)'

Performed by: Zach and Chris

Mood: Affectionate, wavering, romantic

Plot Summary: Zach finds Chris deeper in the rainforest, watching a Respledent Quetzl. Chris begins to tell Zach about the bird, but he interrupts him, clearly nervous. Though the melody is nearly identical to 'Green is My Favourite Colour', the words are slightly altered as Zach reveals that green has been his favourite colour since he was a child...because of Chris and his feelings for him. There is a brief pause where the musical motif of 'You' can be heard before Chris smiles and picks up the melody, confessing that he has feelings for Zach as well, though they are still very new. The song ends very abruptly as Zach cuts off Chris mid-line with a kiss, which Chris joins with enthusiasm.

Inspiration: 'When Words Fail' from 'Shrek: The Musical'

'You're Better (Worse) Than This'

Performed by: All Villains ft Chris

Mood: Threatening, chaotic, aggressive

Plot Summary: The villains surprise Chris and Zach not long after their kiss. Chris's part is very minimal ( similar to Telemachus's "Get off Me!" in 'Odysseus' from EPIC) before Dabio and Rex manage to drag him away. The main villains confront Zach and attempt to appeal his selfish nature, reminding him of everything they stand to gain and all of the times Chris has deliberately undermined him or gotten in his way. Zach appears to agree with them, and joins in the end of the song, however he sings 'I'm Better than this' when the others sing 'You're Worse than this' and vice versa.

Inspiration: 'The Ultimate Deception' from 'Journey to Bethlehem'

'What Really Matters'

Performed by: Aviva, Koki, Jimmy, and Martin

Mood: Urgent, emotional, determined

Plot Summary: Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy forcibly pull Martin from the sea with one of Aviva's inventions to tell him that the villains have taken Chris. When he is not immediately on board to rescue him, Aviva's guitar becomes aggressive and passionate as she belts at him the question: "Is your favourite colour all that matters to you?" After a brief silence, Martin shamefully gives a "No." before Koki and Jimmy take over the song, now at a lower volume and gentler pace. They remind him of all the times he and Chris have been there for each other, how much they love each other and the planet, and that the most important thing at that moment is that Chris is in danger. Martin agrees, slowly coming out of his shame to join the song and following the others towards the villains' base.

Inspiration: 'Go Tonight' from 'The Mad Ones'

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