Angela's Pet Monster Chap. 10

Two Weeks Later…

Soon it was the night of the play. The actors and actresses were in their costumes. Mandy had gotten the part of Star, but was frustrated that Angela was right and Star was only a minor character. She was also mad that not only Randall was in the play, but he was Isabelle's, who Angela was playing, henchman, Scourge. That meant, if anyone dared laid a finger, or dodgeball, on Angela, Randall would be there, growling.

Angela slipped into her costume. It was a silver and white suit with a cape lined with feathers; the cape was cut in half so it resembled wings. Angela also had her fingernails done so they were long and shiny, and had a headband with wolf ears.

Randall didn't do anything but change his scales to black and brown, the exact pattern of fur Scourge had.

"I gotta admit it, Randall, I never thought I'd be here." Angela said. "But I have a sneaky suspicion Mandy wrote my name in the part for Isabelle."

"You're pretty smart, Lizard Girl." Mandy sneered; she was wearing Star's gray and silver fur and wings and gray wolf ears.

"And that's astonishing why?" Angela asked, raising one eyebrow; Randall narrowed his eyes and bared his teeth.

"Just that it took you this long to figure it out. I did it to embarrass you, and your lizard freak wouldn't be able to defend you." Mandy said. "However, I didn't count on you convincing the principal to let Randall have a part in the show."

"He's an awesome pet." Angela said, rubbing Randall's head. "He deserves a part in the play."

"But he has a minor part." Mandy smirked.

Angela wasn't fazed. "So do you." She smirked back.

Mandy huffed and turned away.

"We showed her." Angela smiled; Randall nodded. "All right, Randall, remember, just like we practiced." Randall nodded again, smiling this time. "Ok, let's do this."
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Soon, it was the part where Scourge came back to Isabelle's castle after failing to kidnap Snowfrost. "I give you one simple task and you mess it up like a newly hatched pup!" Isabelle/Angela snapped.

Scourge/Randall whimpered. Then he growled.

"Kill Brave Heart and Snowfrost." Isabelle/Angela laughed. "Oh, Scourge, you're so…wait. Kill Brave Heart and Snowfrost?"

Scourge/Randall nodded and growled.

"Precisely." Isabelle/Angela sneered.

Scourge/Randall (A/N You know what, until the play is done, the characters will be called by what they play in the play) growled confused, raising one eyebrow.

The music started; Isabelle stood up off her throne and jumped down to where Scourge was. She walked towards other wolves, played by the other classmates, while singing,

[Isabelle]
I know that your powers of pretension,
Are as wet as a warthog's backside.
But thick as you are, (Pay Attention!)
My words are a matter of pride.

It's clear from your vacant expressions,
The lights are not all on upstairs.
But we're talking kings and successions!
Even you can't be caught unawares

So prepare for the chance of a lifetime.
Be prepared for sensational news!
A shining new era is tiptoeing nearer

[Male]
And where do we feature?

[Isabelle]
Just listen to teacher.
I know it sounds sordid, but you'll be rewarded,
When at last I am given my dues
And injustice deliciously squared,
BE PREPARED!!!

[Male]
Yeah, be prepared! Heh, we'll be prepared!
Heh, for what?

[Isabelle]
For the death of Brave Heart!

[Male]
Why, is he sick?

[Isabelle]
No, fool, we're going to kill him, and Snowfrost too.

[Male]
Hey, great idea! Who needs an alpha?

[Males]
No alpha, no alpha! La la la la la la!

[Isabelle]
IDIOTS! There will be an alpha.

[Male]
B-but you said…

[Isabelle]
I will be alpha!
Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry AGAIN!

[Males]
YAY! ALL RIGHT! LONG LIVE THE ALPHA!

[Winged Wolves]
Long live the alpha! Long live the alpha!
It's great that we'll soon be connected,
With an alpha who'll be all time adored!

[Isabelle]
Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected,
To take certain duties on board.
The future is littered with prizes.
And though I'm the main addressee,
The point that I must emphasize is,
YOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!!!

So prepare for the coup of the century,
Be prepared for the murkiest scam.
Meticulous planning, tenacity spanning,
Decades of denial is simply why I'll,
Be alpha undisputed, respected, saluted,
And seen for the wonder I am!
Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared,
BE PREPARED!!!

[Winged Wolves]
Yes our teeth and ambitions are bared,

[All]
BE PREPARED!!!

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The play continued on. Soon, it was the battle between Snowfrost and Isabelle. Isabelle leapt and spun and growled; Snowfrost followed her up the cliffs. Soon, he cornered her on the ledge. Isabelle backed up until she felt the edge of the cliff. "Snowfrost, please!" She pleaded. "I'm your aunt!"

"You're not my aunt; not my blood aunt." Snowfrost growled. "Your brother tried to kill my father. You're my father's brother's sister. My father killed Darkclaw; it's only fair you have the same fate, Isabelle."

"No!" Isabelle gasped. Suddenly, the cliff began cracking. Snowfrost backed away; Isabelle tried to follow him, but the cliff fell from under her feet. She held onto the edge tightly. "Please, Snowfrost! Can't we work this out? If you help me up, I'll leave and never bother you again!"

"You promise?" Snowfrost growled.

"I promise." Isabelle nodded.

Snowfrost sighed and inched towards Isabelle. Suddenly, the rock she was gripping cracked.

Isabelle looked at Snowfrost. "I'm sorry." She sighed; she let go of the rock.

"Isabelle!" Snowfrost cried.

Isabelle fell down the cliff, and behind the set, onto a large, safety cushion. Angela rolled off and into the dressing room. Inside, she found the principal waiting. "That was excellent, Angela! You were amazing!" She exclaimed.

"Thank you." Angela smiled. "Where's Randall?"

"Oh, I had to lock him in the closet." Ms. Yipps sighed. "When he saw you fighting Snowfrost, he tried to get out of here and save you."

"I'm sorry, he does that. Is it safe to let him out?"

"If you can calm him down, yes." Ms. Yipps nodded. "If you'll excuse me, I'm going to see that the rest of the play is progressing." Ms. Yipps left the room.

Angela sighed and unlocked and opened the closet. Randall burst out, growling. "Randall, I'm ok." Angela sighed. "It wasn't a real fight; we were acting."

Randall looked up at Angela; when he saw she wasn't hurt, he calmed down. He sat down and whimpered apologetically.

"I forgive you; you just don't need to be so overprotective." Angela playfully nudged Randall. She heard the ending music. "C'mon, we need to go out on stage and take a bow."

Randall trotted behind Angela out onto the stage. They stood between Snowfrost and Snowfrost's female friend, Ocean. When the curtains lifted, the cast all bowed.

"Well, let's give a big hand to all the talented students who brought this story to life!" Ms. Yipps cried. The audience burst into applause. Angela felt her cheeks heat up. She looked down; Randall was eating up the attention, wagging his tail and grinning gleefully. Angela rolled her eyes; he was such an attention hog.
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Later that night, Angela had changed into her nightclothes and climbed into bed. Randall climbed in and curled up next to his best friend. "You were awesome, Rand." Angela smiled.

Randall nudged Angela's arm and smiled.

"I guess it was fun; just not something I'd like to do everyday. After all, other films might not have room for a Lizog in the cast."

Randall smiled and wagged his tail.

Angela ruffled Randall's fronds. "Well, g'night Buddy." She pulled the covers over her and Randall, laid her head on her pillow and fell asleep.

Randall smiled at Angela. Three months ago, Randall would've given anything to get back to Monstropolis. But now, he knew his true home was with his human best friend. He knew now how Sullivan felt towards Boo. He figured his and Angela's relationship was stronger, as he lived with her for three months, and Sullivan and Boo were together for only one, maybe two days.

Randall sighed and fell asleep. Life was pretty good now.