Ego-Stick-tical

(Tis' was a normal day, like any other, but Luke, Chad, and James were all anxious in the campus cafeteria)

Chad: I can't believe it's already today!

Luke: Yes! I can't wait to play the most anticipated game of the last century!

James: No, please! Not a new game again!

Luke and Chad: World of Stickmen!

Chad: It's the ultimate VR experience, you'll really feel like you are flat and 2D (Chad added approvingly)

Luke: uh-huh *Luke nods fervently*

James: Chad… *James pleads with watery eyes*

(Luke notices this and then shoots him an understanding glance)

Luke: Don't worry James, I know you don't like Chad partying next door without including you so I already invited everyone over to your dorm for a game premiere party!

(Hearing this, James' head slams on the table as he tries to sleep away the sorrows. Chad is left speechless by Luke's efficiency to organize parties on other's behalf)

Luke: Hehehe, getting all rested up for the party I see. *smiles understandingly*

Chad: Yeah, that's what he is doing… But who did you invite? (Chad asked hiding a hint of concern)

Luke: *Shrugs* Same as last time

(James twitches no longer able to feign nonchalance)

James: Did… You- So you invited Natas again?!?

Luke: Of course, Natas is a friend!

James: *James stands up restlessly* He is literally Satan!!

Luke: Woah hold on now, that's a bit rude *Luke has an admonishing look*

James: For God's sake Luke, Natas is Satan backward and his friends were literal demons!

(The atmosphere freezes as Luke's eyes narrow on James' figure)

Luke: James…

Luke: If the devil wanted to disguise himself, he wouldn't leave a clue like that! What is he… stupid? Hahaha!

Chad: Oh crap, he kinda has a point there

Luke: Though now that you mention it his friends were a bit rowdy…

(Hellfire ignites beside the trio)

Luke: Natas!

Natas: He is right I am not stupid. Also, I didn't quite get the time I and the boys were supposed to arrive for the party.

Chad and Luke: Be there by 10pm

James: Sigh… Let's just glance over that I guess…

(Scene changes to GWC walking back towards his dorm from the campus before stopping right in front of a stairwell door)

GWC: Wait… I feel something's wrong…

(Jen just so happens to be trying to pass by)

Jen: Nothing's wrong, keep walking slowpoke

(GWC blinks a few times before ignoring the sense of unease and moving aside)

GWC: You are right! Let's be optimistic! Nothing can go wrong today! My brother is coming over to visit.

(Jen was long gone leaving GWC talking to himself)

GWC: …what a cryptic lady

Bruce: Beautiful I know, I love her mysterious side

GWC: Aaah! What the hell-?! Where did you show up from?

Bruce: I was right behind her

GWC: Huh? Were you stalking her?

Bruce: Psst, no! That's uncool man, I was just making sure my babe was safe from a hidden distance. To, you know, get the drop on any weirdos.

(A faint don't call me that can be heard reverberating from the open stairwell door. Bruce scratches his head and GWC sees something fall out of his hair)

GWC: *Picks up the small device* Creep tracker?

(GWC blinks a few times before squinting to read some inscriptions)

GWC: If lost return to Bruce… *GWC mutters*

GWC: I think this is yours… *GWC pats bruce attaching the creep tracker back onto him*

Bruce: Thanks Man, now I better catch up with her, see you around!

GWC: Umm… See ya

(GWC continues on his way)

(Time passes and the scene once again changes)

Chad: Dude, it's not working! We only got an hour before the people start showing up!

James: How about you call the whole thing off then?

Luke: *Audible dramatic gasp* Call it off!?! Are you crazy!? Do you know the stakes I put into this?

James: *Raises a brow from his bed* Stakes?

Luke: You don't want to know

James: Oh wow, you are right I don't *Goes back to sleep*

(A knock can be heard on the dorm's door)

Zack: Yo

Chad: Yes! Zack is here!

(Chad runs to get the door and opens it up with a wide smile)

Chad: Come on in Zack!

(Zack looks concerned but enters anyway)

Zack: So why did you tell me to come here?

Luke: *Interrupts* We REALLY need to get this console fixed!

(Luke shows a console oozing out water)

Zack: Did you…?

Luke: I dropped it in the toilet

Chad: Wait…! We just couldn't get it to turn on! Luke what did you do!?! I saved up and didn't buy a chandelier at our last party just to be able to afford this console and game!

(Zack blinks)

Zack: So why did you tell me to come here? The gift shop man? Did you buy that at the store?

Chad: Well, I figured you knew a thing or two about technology

Zack: Dude, if I knew a thing about technology you wouldn't even be talking to me.

(Zack turns to leave and then stops to say a few words)

Zack: Stop coming to me for help with things!

(The door slams shut)

Luke: Aaaah! That was our last hope! How can I explain this to Veinsaw!?!

(Chad shudders)

Luke: I promised him we would log in and play together after the party was over!

Chad: Oh, that's surprisingly low stakes

Luke: Yeah, we simply agreed that whoever defaulted on the promise would be waterboarded

Chad: Huh?

Luke: Hm? What?

Chad: Nevermind, now we really need to get this console untoileted!

Luke: It's done

(The console is now oozing rice)

Chad: …nicely done *Chad says unamused*

Luke: Now we just need to dry it…

(Luke then puts on a pensive posture and starts to recall some words from GWC)

Luke: Don't touch my hairdryer!

Chad: Huh?

Luke: Forget that, I know just the place! To my dorm!

Chad: Du du dun Batman! Ok great! Let's go!

(Chad and Luke storm out of the room leaving James alone who finally flashes a subtle smile)

James: They are gone!

(The scene changes to Bruce, Rocky at the gift shop)

Bruce: Aw man! I completely forgot that Zack said he was off today!

Rocky: What a bummer, I made sure to practice my lines for the practice date.

Bruce: You practice these lines?!?

Rocky: Well, I try my best. Though I couldn't get my notes since my dorm room has been sealed off…

Bruce: You are taking this a bit too seriously

Rocky: *Shrugs* It's the only way I can get any screen time

Bruce: Umm… Sure, whatever that means

Rocky: But actually, now that you mention it I do have a story to tell…

Bruce: Huh? A story to tell? I thought your life was more tragic than my dating life

Rocky: Ahem, anyways, like I was saying…

(Rocky starts making the dreamy sound effect of a flashback)

Rocky: Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Stoney

Bruce: Stoney? You mean Stoner?

Rocky: No! Stoney! Get out of my flashback!

Bruce: Whatever man

Rocky: Continuing… Stoney was little Rock Rock's best friend

(Scene shows a stupid looking kid, and stoney)

Rocky: The two walked down the park without a care in the world but then..! *thunder crackles*

Rocky: That's right! It started raining!!!!! …and that's it.

Bruce: *At the verge of tears* So I was right after all, so tragic…

(Zack enters the shop)

Zack: Woah! I felt something tragic was happening in here and felt oddly drawn towards it

Rocky and Bruce: Zack!

Zack: It's you two, that explains it

Rocky: I thought you were off today!

Zack: No, I told you guys I'd have to sign off for a little while. Chad said he needed some help and called me over.

Rocky: Then that means we can continue the dating practice?

Zack: You are taking this a bit too seriously

Rocky: it's the only way I can get any screen time

Zack: Right, that makes sense.

(Zack walks past them and goes into a backroom of the gift shop)

(Zack comes back out only few seconds later holding a box)

Zack: But I can't right now, I have to restock

(Zack starts bringing consoles out of the box)

Bruce: Yo! Is that a Stickstation 5?!?

Zack: Hahahah! Yes and no. These are a replica, $20. Want one?

Bruce: For sure dude! Now I can add gamer to my stickder profile!

Zack: These don't play games

Bruce: I know

(The scene fades to black only to open up outside at the campus gate)

Random Girl 1: Oh my god! Who is that guy? He looks so coooool!!!

(A stickman wearing shades walks into frame dramatically)

Random Girl 2: Who? That guy with sunglasses?

Random Girl 1: Guy With Sunglasses, yes! He is coming this way!

GWS: I heard you ladies calling for me, but I'm afraid I don't have too much time to chatter. Can either of you point me the way to the dorms?

Random Girl 1: Of course, that would be our pleasure!

GWS: Alright, a moment *Scene zooms into the phone as a message gets sent*

(Scene zooms out of the phone screen revealing an anxious GWC who just received a text)

GWC: He is here!

(Dorm door slams open)

Luke: We are here!

GWC: What!? We?!

Chad: Yes! We! Now excuse us!

(Luke and Chad enter the room dragging James behind him)

GWC: Huh? James? What are you doing here?

James: I don't even know

GWC: Uh… Ok…

GWC: Wh- Wait! Luke and Chad what do you think you are doing!?!

Luke: Ok! Hear me out G man's! We need to borrow your hair dryer!

GWC: My hair dryer?! I dont even have a hairdryer!!!

Luke: Didn't you tell me not to touch it a week ago?

GWC: That's not mine

Luke: Then whose hairdryer is this? *Brings out a hairdryer*

(GWC's eyes visibly widen)

Luke: DRYING IT UP BABY!!!

(Hairdryer noises)

GWC: That's my brother's-

(Hairdryer noises)

GWC: Luke!!!!!

(GWC runs at Luke to try and stop him)

Chad: *Looks up from mobile device* Luke! Wait-! I just read on the internet that putting rice on your console is a horrible idea! And you DEFINITELY should not hair dry it!!!

(Chad also tries to stop Luke and runs towards them)

(James shrugs his shoulder and charges at Luke as well)

(A loud noise is then heard)

GWC: Ouch!

Chad: Argh!

James: Gosh darn it, I knew this was a bad idea *Rubs hurting butt*

(There are pieces of the hairdryer on James' butt)

Luke: *Gasps* Oh no the hairdryer! It broke!!!

GWC: It… It broke!?!?! *Staggers before fainting*

(GWC falls atop of the console)

Chad: AAAAAHH!! The console! *Runs over and shoves GWC off the console*

Luke: Is it ok?!?

(James rolls his eyes in the background)

Chad: …It's gone

Luke: *Sniffles* I'm so sorry Chad! I'll make sure GWC pays for this!

(Suddenly, there is knocking on the dorm door)

GWS: Hey, Dumbo! I'm here to pick up my hairdryer!

(GWC snaps awake with a gasp)

GWC: My brother is here!

(GWC starts to hyperventilate for a moment)

GWC: He is going to kill me! He has always been the cool brother! That means I am naturally weaker than him!

James: Oh yeah, that adds up…

Luke: Who cares if he is stronger than you?!

GWC: Oh, wow I didn't expect you to try motivating me-

Luke: How can we dry the console with a broken hairdryer?- No wait… Chad!

(Luke has come across a realization)

Luke: This isn't the console! This is a replica I bought at the gift shop!

(Thunder strikes for no reason)

Chad: *Gasp audibly* Where the hell is my console then!?!

Luke: Right here, *Luke pulls out a console* it was in my back pocket the whole time

(GWS starts knocking aggressively)

GWS: Come on doofus open this door!

GWC: Oh god I don't care about your stupidity today Luke just pay me back somehow!

Luke: Anyway, I'll see myself out *Luke starts opening the dorm door*

(Chad glances pitifully at GWC before trailing after him, James sighs and does the same)

GWC: Nooo!!!!

(The door opens)

GWS: *With a dashing smile* About time-

(GWS pauses after noticing something on the dorm floor, his eyes widen)

GWS: Wait…*Shades lower*

GWS: Is that… Is that my hairdryer!?!

(Luke pats GWS in the back)

Luke: It was a crime of passion…

(Luke leaves with the rest after pushing GWS in the room and slamming the door)

(GWS is left flabbergasted before regaining his wits)

GWS: Explain yourself!

(Dramatic music plays, a zoom in on GWC's face happens and a single tear rolls down his cheek)

GWC: Sigh… I'm sorry… That hairdryer… I really cherished what it meant for us…

GWS: Hmph, if that was true it wouldn't be in this state. I told you the consequences.

(Flashback noises)

GWS but 3 weeks younger: GWC, I loathe you

(Dramatic piano music)

GWC: I know… *GWC looks down at the ground holding back his emotions*

GWS: But I will still entrust you with my hairdryer

GWC: I appreciate it, truly

GWS: Don't! This was all thanks to mom persuading me!

(Flashback, flashback)

Gal With Cap: GWS, let your brother borrow your hairdryer

Ron With Wife: Yes GWS, listen to your mother

(Unflashes)

GWS: Now remember, if you want me to trust you, this hair dryer better get back to me in one piece!

(Unflashes again)

GWC: I wanted to restore our trust!

GWS: Restore? I didn't like you since the day you were born, you little runt!

GWC: That's… That's true…

GWS: Tsk, I'm going to go pick up the chicks that led me here. Willstick University has at least that going for them *GWS shoots GWC a final disgusted glance before leaving*

(Door slams, GWC is left alone in the room)

(He collapses on the floor and starts trying to bring together the pieces of the hairdryer)

GWC: Where did things go wrong?

(An hour later, the party at James' dorm is showing signs of starting in full)

(Luke and Chad are in the World of Stickmen)

Veinsaw: (through virtual party chat): Hahaha!!!!

(Blood splatters everywhere)

Veinsaw: These cutting minigames are so fun!

Luke: I'll man the stove! I love burning- I mean, cooking things!

Chad: *Wipes sweat* I didn't expect this game to be so hard

(There is a salad in front of chad)

Katrina: Oh my god, it's just a salad Chad

Andrew: In mother Russia, salad fight back

(There are multiple other people chatting and casually enjoying the gameplay on the big tv)

James: Urgh… *Covers ears and rolls on the bed*

(Luke throws himself on James' bed)

James: Luke? Why are you here?

Luke: For the party? *Visible confusion*

(James rolls his eyes)

Luke: Oh you mean why am I not playing? Natas insisted he man the stove

(The two glance at the big screen, the avatars in the kitchen are all on fire while Natas is swinging his controller around wildly)

Natas: Hahahahaa!!! Burn! Burn!!!

James: Cool… But I meant why you are on my bed, get off!

(Crash)

Partygoer: Ah! I broke the glass cup!

James: Ah… There goes my fine china

Luke: Hahaha, those glass shards remind me of GWC's hairdryer!

(James stares at Luke questioningly before sighing)

Luke: Hey! Why are you looking at me like that?

Chad: *Scratches back of his head while he approaches* That was kind of messed up

Luke: *Raises a finger about to defend himsef* I-

James: Don't bother Chad, he won't care

(Luke lowers his finger and pauses before his face turns into a frown)

Chad: Hey, Luke-

(Luke storms out)

Chad: *Glaring at James* You made the boy cry

James: Hey that's not my fault, how was I supposed to know he had normal human emotions?

A group of partygoers: Oh come on dude!

Another group: Seriously?

Even another: I can't believe you

(James doesn't know what to make of the people not able to mind their own business before the scene changes to Luke running down the dorm hall)

Luke: I'll fix things!

(Luke brings out his cellphone)

Luke: Hey brothers, I need you to find me a person

Supposed Gangster (From the phone): Sure thing boss, how should we deal with him?

Luke: Give him our best, hahaha *Laughs maniacally*

(Luke closes his cell before putting on a serious expression)

(His dorm is right in front of him, the door is open due to the constant slamming breaking it off its hinge)

Luke: Erm… We'll have to call the dorm head…

(Luke's phone rings)

Luke: *Angry voice* What, why did you call me again?

Supposed Gangster (From the phone): Erm... Sorry boss, but you didn't tell us who to find

Luke: Oh… A dude named GWS that wears sunglasses. Now goodbye! *Hangs up*

GWC (From inside the room): Luke, I think I know what I want to do from now on

Luke: Huh?

(Luke runs hurriedly into the dorm room)

Luke: Are those travel bags?!?

GWC: Yes, I am leaving

Luke: What!?! Why!? Why are you leaving?!

GWC: This university stuff, it has been nothing but suffering from the start

Luke: Yeah, I probably shouldn't have whipped you up the stairs…

GWC: Ah damn it Luke, can't you be serious for a single second?! My Brother, My older brother has lost any trust he might have had in me! That hairdryer was going to be the start of a blooming brotherhood!

Luke: It… It meant that much to you?

GWC: Family, any of my family and friends mean the world to me

(Awww track)

GWC: It's just a shame that you might not feel the same

(Luke is left surprised and terrified)

GWC: Now if you'll excuse me, I'll need to advise the dorm head that I'll be leaving so you can get a new roommate. Oh also, to fix the door.

(GWC is about to step out when Luke interrupts him)

Luke: *Hesitates* I… I kind of ordered a hit job on GWS…

GWC: WHAT?!

Luke: It was an accident!!

GWC: How do you accidentally order a hit job on someone!?!

Luke: I thought you hated him!

GWC: So you'd kill the damn guy!? What's wrong with you?

(Luke opens mouth to speak)

GWC: Nevermind don't answer, nobody knows

(GWC storms off in search of GWS)

(Luke watches as he leaves before rushing back towards James' dorm where the party is still ongoing)

(The room door bursts open)

Luke: James, Chad, you've got to help me!

(The room quietens down as everyone stares at the open door)

Natas: What's got you so riled up? Anything the devil can help with?

Demon 1: Hehehehe

Demon 2: Whose soul are we taking? *Smacks lip*

Luke: No! That's the problem, I ordered a hit job!

(Luke rushes in and grabs James and Chad before running out of the room and slamming the door shut behind him)

Chad: Hey! Why do you need our help!? Let go, Luke!

(Chad begins to struggle in an attempt to break loose)

James: Don't bother, the shrimp has impressive strength

Chad: Now that you mention it, I should have figured when he dragged you out of the dorm room…

Luke: No time to explain, the gangsters I hired must be looking for GWS as we speak!

Chad: I don't know… that was a pretty long sentence I think you can explain it a little Luke.

Luke: Hold on tight, we are going down the stairs!

(The stairwell door is kicked open and the two being dragged behind Luke are frightened as they begin their fast descent downwards)

(Elsewhere, GWS is laughing at a café)

GWS: Hahaha! Ladies please, these shades might be dark but I can still see your desire for me. Let's calm down a little.

(The girls before GWS are disgusted but have smiles on the surface. They are gossiping silently)

Random Girl 1: Ew

Random Girl 2: What made you think this ego creep was cool?

Random Girl 1: He had shades on!

GWC: GWS!

(GWC had burst into the campus cafe)

GWS: Huh? I thought you got the hint to never talk to me again. I must have overestimated your intelligence.

GWC: It's no time for snarky comments! Your life is in danger!

GWS: Pssh, dude seriously? Is this your way to regain my trust? Cooking up a little scenario? Let me guess, some goons will bust through that door now threatening to kill me.

(GWC looks behind himself with trepidation where the door is located)

(Three Buffoons bust through the door)

Luke: GWC! I've brought help! We can fight off the hitman now!

Chad: Fight? And hitmen!?

James: Alright, let's get pummeled.

(GWS and GWC facepalms)

(GWC then notices a man aiming what appears to be weapon and rushes into action)

(Gunshot sound)

(GWS falters for a moment before regaining his bearings)

GWS: What… What was that?

GWC: A shot… *He falls*

Random Cafegoer: Target Neutralized

Chad: He shot GWC!

James: oh no

Luke: You-! *Luke points angrily*

Random Cafegoer: Eh? Boss!?!

GWS: Someone call an ambulance already!

GWC: *Snores and mumbles* I hate Luke…

GWS: Huh? No blood… and he is sleeping… A tranquilizer!?!

Luke: Yeah, I don't deal heads.

Random Cafegoer: Ahem, we are animal control, we don't deal heads. But boss, what brings you here?

Luke: What did I tell you about listening to my orders?!

Random Café-goer that has now been revealed to be an animal control member: Huh!?!

Animal Control Member: Nothing…?

Luke: Well get it into you head now! Don't listen to me!

(Sir Animal Control Member is left stunned and awkwardly leaves the café)

James: Well, this has been an eventful night

Chad: It sure has been, now let's return to the mundane

(Chad and James leave the café)

(GWS is left in an awkward situation as the girls he was picking on start to leave but no one is there to help GWC)

GWS: Ah geez, I'll have to drag you home…

Luke: …I'll help

(Scene fades to the next morning when the entire party is over)

James: *Blinks dryly* Urgh… *Groans*

Zack: What's wrong with you now?

James: I didn't get any sleep thanks to Luke's shenanigans

Zack: Really? Isn't that every day?

James: It is, you sure are wise Zackary

Zack: Erm, sure… Try not to be late for class

(Zack leaves the dorm after tidying up his attire)

(A knock on the door is shortly followed)

Dawn: Cleaning services!

James: Oh come on! There are no cleaning services in this crappy university!

Dawn: It's a new service

(James reluctantly gets up to open the door)

(The door opens and James is met by Dawn wearing an actual maid outfit)

James: Is this a service for perverts?

Dawn: For people with pervertedly dirty dorms perhaps

(James shrugs)

James: Come on in I suppose

Chad: *Just walks by* Hey, is that a maid?

(Dawn is diligently dusting the room)

James: It's Dawn

Chad: Dawn's a maid?

James: It's Dawn

Chad: Oh, right. What happened to her job at the amusement park?

(Dawn hears this and suddenly pokes her head out of the room)

Dawn: I got fired for modifying the rides and giving people whiplash!

Chad: AH!

(Chad jumps a little but calms down after Dawn leaves the area)

Chad: Actually that reminds me, I probably wouldn't use that room anymore then.

James: …why?

Chad: I heard Rocky's room was cleaned by Dawn too and it has now been sealed off by the school authorities

James: Sigh… I already let her in… Does anyone have any extra room at their place?

Chad: I can probably-

James: Anyone?

Chad: Dude…

(The Episode ends)