FUOAZ: Act 4

The Fantastic Universe Of Anjie Zealand:
Act 4 [What Is This?]

Date: December 20th, 2019

Previously on PZ: The Pearlian Academy Of Enlightenment

Previously in Anjie's Universe: The Fantastic Universe Of Anjie Zealand: Act 3 [One Fell Into The Cuckoo's Nest]

Content Warning: contains some strong language & homicide attempt.

Anjie Zealand

ONE

Scene: 1 (IN THE DINING ROOM AT ANJIE'S HOME, THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS EATING BREAKFAST TOGETHER BEFORE STARTING THEIR DAY)

LYDIA: "Anjie, wake up, dear. You're falling asleep at the table."
ANJIE: *half-asleep* "No me gusta... huh? Oh, sorry, Ma." *yawns and takes a bite of food*
LYDIA: "Was someone keeping you awake?"
ANJIE: "Yeah, all night long. She wouldn't shut up at all, she just kept going on and on and on and on..."
LYDIA: "The Canadian girl?"
ANJIE: "If only. No, it was Mrs. Gonzalez again, the lady who always yells at me in Spanish. And she was really pissed this time, so... it was a rough night."
AARON: "I could hear you all the way down the hall last night, you were going nuts, haha."
ANJIE: "I didn't think you could hear anything above the deafening roar of your own ego, A-hole."
AARON: "At one point you just jogged down the hallway with your fingers in your ears going 'la la la la la!', and I wasn't sure if you were sleepwalking or just being stupid, orrrr...."
ANJIE: *frowns and narrows eyes angrily at Aaron* "Shut up."
AARON: "Make me."
ANJIE: "You're gonna end up a crackhead one day, y'know that?"
AARON: "You're gonna end up in a padded cell one day, do ya know that?"
LYDIA: "What is this, kindergarten?" *sighs and turns to Walter* "For heaven's sake, they're supposed to be twins! Aren't twins supposed to be more alike?"
AARON: "Except I'm not crazy like she is. Probably was dropped off on our doorstep as a baby."

(LYDIA AND WALTER GIVE EACH OTHER A SHEEPISH GLANCE.)

ANJIE: *scoffs* "I was not! We're fraternal twins, dippy-doo, we don't even share the same DNA. Be grateful the crazy bug didn't bite you on its way down the family tree."
AARON: "Remember that massive family history report I totally aced last year? NONE of our previous family members have ever suffered from ANYTHING like what you've got!"
WALTER: "Your sister's right, son. There's just no explanation for her condition, and it's not her fault. These things happen sometimes."
ANJIE: "Thanks, Dad."
LYDIA: "And NEITHER of you are going to end up a drug addict or in a padded cell, alright? You're both going to succeed and flourish and be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults, m'kay?"
ANJIE: *hopefully* "You really think I'm gonna flourish, Mom?"
LYDIA: "Well, yes, honey, of course I do! I mean, I'm sure you'll find SOMETHING that suits you... if nothing else you can always go back to work for that news channel. What was it?"
ANJIE: "You mean K-UNT, the TV station? They fired me for trying to interview a bunch of mannequins, Mom, thanks for noticing."
AARON: *snickers then laughs uncontrollably*
ANJIE: "That isn't funny! It was really embarrassing."
LYDIA: *stifling laughter* "Yeah, I bet."
ANJIE: "Mom!!"
LYDIA: "Ahem, sorry, sweetie. I'm sorry that happened. That is very unfortunate."
ANJIE: "Dad, you think I'm gonna flourish too, right?"
WALTER: "There are a lot of jobs out there, pumpkin, I'm sure one of them will suit you perfectly. You just have to find the right one."
ANJIE: "See you guys, Dad believes in me!"
LYDIA: "Aaron, I saw your latest acceptance letter sitting on your desk, and I am so proud!"
AARON: "Which one? Metro State or Allswell?"
LYDIA: *starry-eyed* "You were accepted into Allswell University?!"
AARON: *nods* "And Metro State University, and Denver University, and, like, six other universities just here in Colorado."
ANJIE: "I'm going to Allswell University too, you guys!"

(THERE IS AN AWKWARD SILENCE AS AARON, LYDIA AND WALTER ALL STARE PERPLEXEDLY AT ANJIE.)

ANJIE: "It's like a medical conference thing where this doctor lady I heard about is gonna be talking... I'm hoping she might be able to cure me. Because she's trying to rid the world of disease and suffering... or so I heard."
WALTER: "That's great to hear, Anjie!"
AARON: *scoffs* "Seriously?"
LYDIA: "Really? What is she speaking about?"
ANJIE: "Something called 'neurodiversity'. I'll listen to it, but I really just want to talk with Dr. Anzeal afterwards."
WALTER: *to Lydia* "Honey, time."
LYDIA: *checks watch* "That's excellent, sweetie, I'm happy to see you showing some initiative. Speaking of doctors, I have a very busy day with clients today, and so we'll probably head straight to Dr. Dischord's right after I pick you guys up from school."
ANJIE: "Really? I'm bringing him my self-portrait today; can't I leave it here and we'll just swing by home to pick it up before we head to his office?"
LYDIA: "I wouldn't count on it, sweetie, you should just bring it with you to school and put it somewhere safe. Now hurry along, or we'll be late."
ANJIE: *disappointedly, beneath her breath* "Got damn."
AARON: "I'll be out in the car, Ma." *kicks Anjie beneath the table, nonchalantly gets up and exits the room*
ANJIE: "OUCH!! You fucking prick!"
WALTER: "Language, Anjie." *sips coffee*
ANJIE: "He kicked me!"
LYDIA: "I'm sure it wasn't on purpose, pumpkin."
ANJIE: "It was totally on purpose! It hurt! He walked away with a smile on his face!"
LYDIA: "I didn't see it."
ANJIE: *groans in frustration* "Fine, forget it, you guys never believe me anyways. I'll go get my painting and meet you in the car. Bye, Dad."
WALTER: "Have a good day at school, sweetheart. We love you."
ANJIE: *demurely* "Yeah... I love you guys too." *exits the room*

TWO

Scene: 2 (ALLSWELL HIGH CLASSROOM #102A. THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS, INDICATING CLASS HAS BEGUN.)

MRS. WHUMPUSCUTCH: "Alright everyone, settle down and take your seats. I hope all of you are ready for today's pop quiz!"
SEVERAL STUDENTS: *disappointedly* "Awwwwwwww!!"
MRS. WHUMPUSCUTCH: "Oh yes, life is so rough, now isn't it? This quiz has only one question and you've got 20 minutes to answer it. Begin!"
ANJIE: *stares blankly at the piece of paper handed to her*

(THE POP QUIZ READS- 'SOLVE THE FOLLOWING FOR TEN POINTS OF EXTRA CREDIT:'- THEN DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING CALCULUS PROBLEM:)

ANJIE, THINKING: 'What a drag. I don't care about any of this right now. What does this have to do with real life? Solving math problems isn't going to help me find a cure for multiple personality disorder. But I really need to graduate, so I can go to Allswell University with Lucille Marie. Fuck, I just wanna take a nap, or at least just rest my eyes for a bit... I can figure this out in a minute... so heavy... ohhhhh...'

(ANJIE ENTERS INTO A DREAM WHERE THE SUN IS BLINDING HER. SHE SHADES HER EYES WITH HER HAND AND SEES SHE IS STANDING ALONE IN A BEAUTIFUL MEADOW. SHE COLLECTS SOME WILD FLOWERS & MAKES HERSELF A FLOWER CROWN.)

UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: *off in the distance* "Hey! Over here!" *laughs and waves, runs into a forest*
ANJIE: *follows in pursuit* "Wait up, I'm coming!"
UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: *excitedly* "We're almost there, come on!"
ANJIE: "Where are we going?... Wow!"

(THE TWO ANJIES EMERGE FROM THE FOREST AND ENTER A SUNSHINE-FILLED FAIRY RING, WITHIN WHICH ARE THREE MORE ANJIES DANCING MERRILY IN A CIRCLE, ALL WEARING FLOWER CROWNS.)

ANJIE: "What is this place? I've never been here before!"
UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: "This is Heaven! You can do anything you want here!"
ANJIE: "Really? But... where's everybody else?"
UNKNOWN ANJIE #2: "There is nobody else, just us!"
ANJIE: "Not even AK?"
UNKNOWN ANJIE #3: "Nope! Just us!"
ANJIE: "Oh. Well... is Lucille Marie coming too? It doesn't seem like Heaven without her around."
UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: "Oh, she'll be here soon! Here, have an apple, they're delicious!"

(ANJIE RECEIVES A PLUMP AND COLORFUL APPLE, SO SHINY SHE CAN SEE HER OWN FACE IN IT. SHE WATCHES AS THE OTHER ANJIES HUNGRILY DEVOUR THEIR APPLES, THEN TAKES A BITE OUT OF HER OWN.)

ANJIE: "Hey, this IS pretty good! Has a pretty weird aftertaste, though." *her stomach grumbles* "Uh-oh. Something's not right... Oh, I feel so sick! What's happening?!"

(THE DREAM SUDDENLY BECOMES NIGHTMARISH AS THE UNKNOWN ANJIES LAUGH MALICIOUSLY AND THE SKY BECOMES DARK WITH STORM CLOUDS. THEY TAKE OFF THEIR FLOWER CROWNS & TOSS THEM AT ANJIE WHILE SHE'S CURLED UP IN THE FETAL POSITION ON THE GROUND, CRYING IN PAIN.)

ANJIE: "Why?" *coughs up blood* "Why would you do this? Who are you?!"
UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: "Who we are doesn't matter to you. All that YOU have to worry about, Anjie, is how you'll meet your maker once that poisoned apple kills you." *turns toward Unknown Anjie #3* "Gravedigger Anjie, do your thing."
GRAVEDIGGER ANJIE: "Sure thing, boss!" *grabs her shovel and sticks it into the ground*

(AS ANJIE BEGINS TO CONVULSE, THE CLOUDS PART AND A FLYING CAR DESCENDS FROM THE SKY. IT IS A DELOREAN WITH MANY CYBERNETIC AUGMENTATIONS. THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE DIRECTLY UPON THE GROUP OF ANJIES.)

UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: *turns to Unknown Anjie #2* "Gangbanger Anjie, do your thing."
GANGBANGER ANJIE: *aims her handgun at the mystery DeLorean* "With pleasure, boss."

(GUNSHOTS RING THROUGH THE AIR BUT THE BULLETS MERELY BOUNCE OFF THE CAR'S EXTERIOR DUE TO A FORCE-FIELD SURROUNDING IT. LIKE A FLYING SAUCER IT EMITS A TRACTOR BEAM WHICH SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVES ANJIE IN A RAY OF LIGHT, THEN RETREATS BACK INTO THE CLOUDS.)

UNKNOWN ANJIE #1: *turns to Unknown Anjie #4* "Ghost Anjie, do YOUR thing. We're going to Plan B."
GHOST ANJIE: *gives two thumbs up, follows the flying car and disappears into the sky*

(THE DELOREAN LANDS ON A MOUNTAINTOP. INSIDE, ANJIE IS SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITH HER KNEES DRAWN UP TIGHT TO HER CHEST. SHE NOTICES THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN AND BECOMES AFRAID AS A TALL, SHADOWY FIGURE LOOMS OVER HER WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE A NAIL GUN.)

ANJIE: "No, no, no please, just go away!" *hides her face*
STRANGER: *sprays Anjie with a puff of liquid* "This serum will counteract the effects of the poisoned fruit you ate. You still have to throw it up, though, so here, eat this."
ANJIE: "What?!" *looks upward* "Oh my GAWD, I know you! You're DOCTOR ANZEAL!"
DR. ANZEAL: "Yeah, yeah, now eat this, quickly before the serum wears off."
ANJIE: "A little red pill?" *picks it up and inspects it* "What is this?"
DR. ANZEAL: "It's MEDICINE, now chew it up and swallow it. Hurry."
ANJIE: *eats the pill* "It doesn't feel any different."
DR. ANZEAL: "Just give it a second, and aim outside the car."
ANJIE: *suddenly starts gagging, throws up on the ground* "Ugh, that's DISGUSTING, why is it all black and slimey?"
DR. ANZEAL: "Because the venom nearly KILLED you. You're lucky I got to you in time, or that cunt Evil Anjie and her minions would be having a ball right about now."
ANJIE: "Those Anjies, I don't think I've ever seen them before. Why would they want me dead?"
DR. ANZEAL: "You're the First Personality. You have all the power. Everybody wants to be you."
ANJIE: "Except for me. Wait, what do you mean I have all the power?"
DR. ANZEAL: "The point is, you should be more careful when interacting with versions of your alter-egos you've never met. Not all of the threats you'll face in life will be outside of you."
ANJIE: "What threats are you talking about? Those Anjies back there?"
DR. ANZEAL: "Listen, Anjie. There isn't much time left. You and I are alike in a lot of ways. I know you better than anyone else. And I can't wait to meet you in person instead of in mind."
ANJIE: "In mind? My mind? You mean this isn't Heaven?"
DR. ANZEAL: "No, of course this isn't Heaven. You really think they'd poison you in Heaven? This is a DREAM. And you're about to wake up in three... two... one..."

(ANJIE SUDDENLY EXITS THE DREAM AS THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS AND REALIZES HER TEACHER IS STANDING BESIDE HER DESK.)

MRS. WHUMPUSCUTCH: "Miss Zealand? Miss, Zealand, can you hear me?"
ANJIE: "Huh?! What?" *looks around the empty classroom* "Uh, I'm so sorry, Mrs. Whumpuscutch. I must have fallen asleep."
MRS. WHUMPUSCUTCH: "You stopped breathing for awhile, Anjie. Nothing would wake you. However, now that you're perfectly alright, I'll need to ask you for your pop quiz, please."
ANJIE: "My... pop quiz? OH!" *scribbles an answer onto the piece of paper and hands it to her teacher* "Here you go."
MRS. WHUMPUSCUTCH: "Thank you, Miss Zealand. And please take better care of yourself in the future."
ANJIE: "I, um, will, Mrs. Whumpuscutch. Thank you." *exits the classroom*

THREE

Scene: 3 (IN ALLSWELL HIGHSCHOOL CLASSROOM #93: THE ART STUDIO)

ANJIE: "That dream was so weird. It felt SO real..." *rubs her eyes* "I guess I'll just tell Dr. Dischord about it later. Uh, what did I come in here for again? Oh yeah, my self-portrait... Where'd I put that thing?... Here it is, just like I left it." *gazes in admiration at her painting* "Hoo boy, I am glad no one's messed with it. Think I did a good job."
AK-47: "Anjie, DUCK!"
ANJIE: *turns around 180°* "Huh?"

(SEVERAL STUDENTS WHO WERE SNEAKING UP BEHIND ANJIE RAISE THEIR ARMS AS SOON AS SHE FACES THEM. SHE RAISES UP HER PORTRAIT IN DEFENSE LIKE A SHIELD, & THEY PELT THE BACK OF HER ARTWORK WITH HANDMADE PAINTBALLS.)

LEAD BULLY: "Take that you fucking freak!"
SIDEKICK BULLY: "Yeah, you crazy bitch!"
AK-47: "Leave her ALONE!" *lunges forward from out of thin air and fiercely throws a classroom desk chair at the bullies*
LEAD BULLY: "Holy fuck, did you see that?!" *hastily exits the room*
SIDEKICK BULLY: "TELEKINESIS!" *hastily exits with the rest of the bullies following suit*
LEAD BULLY: *from the hallway* "She threw that chair with her mind, dude!"
ANJIE: "Oh no, my self-portrait!"
AK-47: "Did... they ruin it?"
ANJIE: "Actually, no. It looks like they only got the back of it, the front's just fine. Phew, that was close! Hey, um... thanks for coming to my rescue. I seem to be getting in a lot of trouble today."
AK-47: "I know, I heard about the poisoned apple incident. I really didn't even know you were in Fantazmaland. Are you doing okay? Do ya need a rubber chicken to make you feel better?" *offers a rubber chicken*
ANJIE: "Uh, no thanks, I don't need a rubber chicken to feel better."
AK-47: "Are you sure? They always work for me, that's why I always carry around this extra one, just in case."
ANJIE: "No, I'm good, really."
AK-47: "I mean, it's like a really great security blanket, and you know what makes it better is if you dress it up in a little tutu with a crown-"
ANJIE: "AK, WHY are you trying so hard to be nice to me? It's not like you and you're freaking me out."
AK-47: "Well... you were nice to me, remember?"
ANJIE: (*FLASHBACK* ANJIE LAYING SLUMBERING AK-47'S BODY DOWN UPON THE CAP OF A GIANT TOADSTOOL); "Oh yeah, I did do that. Well I... never would have guessed that meant so much to you."
AK-47: "It does. Would you please just take my rubber chicken? I'd feel a lot better if you did."
ANJIE: *sighs* "Alright, I'll take your stupid rubber chicken. And... thanks again. I've gotta go see the doc now, sooooo if you could..."
AK-47: "Yeah, I'll be quiet. THIS time. Don't get used to it, though."
ANJIE: "Alright, I'll take it. Bye." *exits the art classroom*

FOUR

SCENE: 4 (INSIDE THE FAMILY CAR. LYDIA IS PUTTING ON CHAPSTICK AS AARON AND ANJIE SCRAMBLE INTO THE VEHICLE- AARON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND ANJIE IN THE BACK SEAT WITH HER SELF-PORTRAIT.)

LYDIA: "Hey, kiddos. How was school today?"
AARON: "Fine."
ANJIE: "My painting almost got destroyed."
LYDIA: "How so?- Oh, honey, it's dripping on the carpet, please-"
ANJIE: "Sorry, sorry, I'll clean it up later."
AARON: "I like the new self-portrait better."
ANJIE: "Shut up."
LYDIA: "Well, what happened, Anjie?"
ANJIE: "Some bullies threw, like, paintballs or something this time."
AARON: *snickers*
LYDIA: *sympathetically* "Awww, pumpkin, that's too bad."
ANJIE: "But they only got the backside, luckily."
AARON: "Hey Mom, remind me why I have to tag along in this session again?"
LYDIA: "We're just going this one time to meet your sister's new doctor and answer some of his questions. It's a family session, so Dad's going to be there too."
AARON: "So we can tell him about how she steals holy water from churches and throws it on strangers to see if they're vampires?"
ANJIE: "That was Vampire Hunter Anjie!"
AARON: "That was YOU, Anjie. You did that because you're crazy."
ANJIE: "I... do not deny that, but c'mon now-"
AARON: "Or how about the time you buttered yourself up and poured maple syrup over your head because you thought you were a waffle? Can we tell him about that?"
ANJIE: *whispers* "Pancake, not waffle."
LYDIA: "I'm sure he just wants to meet us because we're family, and family takes care of each other. We're all a part of Anjie's healing process."
ANJIE: "You don't even have to say anything, Aaron. We'll just tell the doc you're deaf-mute."
AARON: *rolls eyes and laughs* "Cute."
ANJIE: "I wish you really were deaf-mute."
AARON: "I really wish you weren't my sister."
ANJIE: "Funny, so do I!"
LYDIA: "Okay, that's enough, Aaron! Anjie, don't egg him on."
ANJIE: *gives the 'what did I do?' look as Lydia eyes her in the rear view mirror* "He started it!"
LYDIA: "And I'm ending it. Aaron, apologize to your sister NOW."
AARON: "I'm sorry you're crazy, Anjie."
LYDIA: "NO! Apologize for disrespecting her."
AARON: *halfheartedly* "Sorry I disrespected you, Anjie."
LYDIA: "Now Anjie, you apologize to Aaron."
ANJIE: "For what, being honest?"
LYDIA: "Oh for heaven's sake, you two! Why can't you just get along?!"

(ANJIE AND AARON START TALKING AT THE SAME TIME.)

ANJIE: "He's always making fun of me, and you let him! It's not like I can control any of this, although he thinks I can!"
AARON: "She's out of her mind yet you always insist on treating her like a regular person! I can't get away with half the stuff she does!"
LYDIA: "Alright, alright, settle down! You know, I don't get this, I really don't. What's this hostility between you two going to lead to, huh?" *banging her hand against the steering wheel* "FAMILY IS EVERYTHING! I keep telling you guys that, but you never listen to me."
AARON: "...I'm sorry, Mom."
ANJIE: "Sorry, Mom."
LYDIA: *parks the car with tears in her eyes* "Oh, kids... you've both grown up so fast, and you're both going to be 18 soon. But eventually, one of these days, you're both going to find out that you need each other, because your father and I won't be around forever..."
AARON: "Ma, don't talk like that, please. Just because you and Dad had kids later in life doesn't mean that you guys won't be around to see us grow gray hairs."
ANJIE: "Yeah, Mom... we're always going to love you guys, even if we don't always get along."
LYDIA: *crying quietly* "I know that, it's just... I WANT my babies to get along."
ANJIE: "Awww, Mom... c'mon, we can get along. See?" *holds out fist* "Aaron, fist-bump."
AARON: *fist-bumps Anjie's clenched hand* "See, Ma, everything's good."
ANJIE: "Yeah, everything's good."
LYDIA: *sniffles and wipes away tears* "Thanks, kids. I love you both so much. Now, let's not keep the doctor waiting, we're almost late." *exits the car*

(ANJIE AND AARON SHARE A GLANCE OF DISDAIN AND ANGRILY WHISPER "CUNT!" BENEATH THEIR BREATHS TO EACH OTHER IN UNISON.)

AARON: "Why'd you do that for?!"
ANJIE: "Do what? You did it!"
AARON: "You upset Mom!"
ANJIE: "YOU upset Mom!"
AARON: "You're a disgrace." *rolls eyes and exits the car*
ANJIE: *scoffs sadly* "I'm not a disgrace... am I?"
AK-47: *as a disembodied voice* "You're not a disgrace, Anjie."
ANJIE: "Then what am I?"
AK-47: "You're FANTASTIC!!"
ANJIE: "I'm fantastic?... actually,yeah, I really am." *grins happily then exits the car with her painting*

FIVE

SCENE: 5 (IN DR. DISCHORD'S OFFICE. ANJIE ENTERS THE ROOM TO FIND THE REST OF THE FAMILY HAS ALREADY SEATED THEMSELVES.)

DR. DISCHORD: "Ah, Anjie! It's good to see you again. How are you today?"
ANJIE: "Hey, doc. I'm fantastic!"
DR. DISCHORD: "Wow! Fantastic? That's great to hear!" *points to the backside of Anjie's portrait* "What is this?"
ANJIE: "Oh, some bullies at school did that." *shrugs* "But I did THIS-" *flips the painting around* "This is my self-portrait."

(DR. DISCHORD, LYDIA, AND WALTER ARE ALL VERY IMPRESSED.)

DR. DISCHORD: "Wonderful job, Anjie! Would you like to tell us a bit about your painting before we begin?"
ANJIE: "Sure! Lemme tell ya, it really wasn't easy, but I'm glad I made it. I didn't know I was capable of making something so cool."
DR. DISCHORD: "I think you're going to find that you're capable of all kinds of cool things, Anjie."
ANJIE: "Thanks, doc! Who knows, maybe one day I'll be the next big thing, and this painting will be worth a jillion bucks. Wouldn't that be a hoot, huh?"

(EVERYBODY LAUGHS WITH AMUSEMENT EXCEPT FOR AARON, WHO ROLLS HIS EYES, CROSSES HIS ARMS, AND POUTS INSTEAD.)

ANJIE: "Bubba lubba dub-dub! Now, about this portrait..."

(FIN: ACT 4)

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The Fantastic Universe Of Anjie Zealand: Act 4 [What Is This?]

Scene: 1 (IN THE DINING ROOM AT ANJIE'S HOME, THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS EATING BREAKFAST TOGETHER BEFORE STARTING THEIR DAY)

(LYDIA AND WALTER GIVE EACH OTHER A SHEEPISH GLANCE.)

(THERE IS AN AWKWARD SILENCE AS AARON, LYDIA AND WALTER ALL STARE PERPLEXEDLY AT ANJIE.)

Scene: 2 (ALLSWELL HIGH CLASSROOM #102A. THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS, INDICATING CLASS HAS BEGUN.)

(THE POP QUIZ READS- 'SOLVE THE FOLLOWING FOR TEN POINTS OF EXTRA CREDIT:'- THEN DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING CALCULUS PROBLEM:)

(ANJIE ENTERS INTO A DREAM WHERE THE SUN IS BLINDING HER. SHE SHADES HER EYES WITH HER HAND AND SEES SHE IS STANDING ALONE IN A BEAUTIFUL MEADOW. SHE COLLECTS SOME WILD FLOWERS & MAKES HERSELF A FLOWER CROWN.)

(THE TWO ANJIES EMERGE FROM THE FOREST AND ENTER A SUNSHINE-FILLED FAIRY RING, WITHIN WHICH ARE THREE MORE ANJIES DANCING MERRILY IN A CIRCLE, ALL WEARING FLOWER CROWNS.)

(ANJIE RECEIVES A PLUMP AND COLORFUL APPLE, SO SHINY SHE CAN SEE HER OWN FACE IN IT. SHE WATCHES AS THE OTHER ANJIES HUNGRILY DEVOUR THEIR APPLES, THEN TAKES A BITE OUT OF HER OWN.)

(THE DREAM SUDDENLY BECOMES NIGHTMARISH AS THE UNKNOWN ANJIES LAUGH MALICIOUSLY AND THE SKY BECOMES DARK WITH STORM CLOUDS. THEY TAKE OFF THEIR FLOWER CROWNS & TOSS THEM AT ANJIE WHILE SHE'S CURLED UP IN THE FETAL POSITION ON THE GROUND, CRYING IN PAIN.)

(AS ANJIE BEGINS TO CONVULSE, THE CLOUDS PART AND A FLYING CAR DESCENDS FROM THE SKY. IT IS A DELOREAN WITH MANY CYBERNETIC AUGMENTATIONS. THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE DIRECTLY UPON THE GROUP OF ANJIES.)

(GUNSHOTS RING THROUGH THE AIR BUT THE BULLETS MERELY BOUNCE OFF THE CAR'S EXTERIOR DUE TO A FORCE-FIELD SURROUNDING IT. LIKE A FLYING SAUCER IT EMITS A TRACTOR BEAM WHICH SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVES ANJIE IN A RAY OF LIGHT, THEN RETREATS BACK INTO THE CLOUDS.)

(THE DELOREAN LANDS ON A MOUNTAINTOP. INSIDE, ANJIE IS SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITH HER KNEES DRAWN UP TIGHT TO HER CHEST. SHE NOTICES THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN AND BECOMES AFRAID AS A TALL, SHADOWY FIGURE LOOMS OVER HER WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE A NAIL GUN.)

(ANJIE SUDDENLY EXITS THE DREAM AS THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS AND REALIZES HER TEACHER IS STANDING BESIDE HER DESK.)

Scene: 3 (IN ALLSWELL HIGHSCHOOL CLASSROOM #93: THE ART STUDIO)

(SEVERAL STUDENTS WHO WERE SNEAKING UP BEHIND ANJIE RAISE THEIR ARMS AS SOON AS SHE FACES THEM. SHE RAISES UP HER PORTRAIT IN DEFENSE LIKE A SHIELD, & THEY PELT THE BACK OF HER ARTWORK WITH HANDMADE PAINTBALLS.)

SCENE: 4 (INSIDE THE FAMILY CAR. LYDIA IS PUTTING ON CHAPSTICK AS AARON AND ANJIE SCRAMBLE INTO THE VEHICLE- AARON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND ANJIE IN THE BACK SEAT WITH HER SELF-PORTRAIT.)

(ANJIE AND AARON START TALKING AT THE SAME TIME.)

(ANJIE AND AARON SHARE A GLANCE OF DISDAIN AND ANGRILY WHISPER "CUNT!" BENEATH THEIR BREATHS TO EACH OTHER IN UNISON.)

SCENE: 5 (IN DR. DISCHORD'S OFFICE. ANJIE ENTERS THE ROOM TO FIND THE REST OF THE FAMILY HAS ALREADY SEATED THEMSELVES.)

(DR. DISCHORD, LYDIA, AND WALTER ARE ALL VERY IMPRESSED.)

(EVERYBODY LAUGHS WITH AMUSEMENT EXCEPT FOR AARON, WHO ROLLS HIS EYES, CROSSES HIS ARMS, AND POUTS INSTEAD.)

(FIN: ACT 4)

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