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In the apartment, Acxa looking into her mirror, focused on a grey patch with a mark over her right cheek with great concern. Then she begins searching around the vanity area for something as James stands behind the couch nearby.Acxa: Oh, quiznak. Zeppo is gonna notice that. Griffy! Where did my foundation go?!James: This is the 5 year in a row you've done this stupid pageant, Axi. And you win everytime! Even though you aren’t exactly a princess. (Acxa: Stare….) How come you're always so dead set on this?Acxa: I wanna make Emperor Zeppo proud, okay? He's- really passionate about the craft of the Princess. He expects perfection, so I- I gotta be perfect. Even though I’m not a princess.James: Ax, you ain't perfect! Nobody is! How abooout, you sit this one out, and let someone else take the spotlight? You deserve a break. Or a vacation, where you don't have to fend off toxic fandoms the entire time.Acxa: *scoffs* I had to fend off the creepy fandom before, Im just popular with them now. Besides, I just- have to do this!James: *frowns* Lemme rephrase: I don't like how many toxic fans you have now, thanks to Zeppo. And I don't like dealing with the kind of fandom. Pretty sure you feel the same.Acxa: (frustrated) I just don't think about it, alright ! *calms down* Look, Griff, I'm fine. Working for Zeppo is a big deal to me. He's been my idol since before joining Lotor’s rebellion, I can't just- not compete! I'd be letting him down! Th-the fans down!James: (bluntly) Zeppo can fall in a ditch. A really deep ditch. Ax, I've known that guy since the start of the war. and He. Effing. Sucks. Always has! He doesn't even do Emperor junk anymore.[Then James sees the dejected look on Acxa’s face and lets out a heavy sigh before handing her a small jar of foundation. (Apparently, he had it on him the entire time) Acxa takes the jar and, while facing the mirror, applies some until the grey patch is gone.]James: I just don't want you doing all this for someone's approval. Sometimes heroes let you down.Acxa: I know, Griff. But, this- i-is for me. I don't wanna lose ( she then brushes her hair)[While watching Acxa prepare for the contest, James begins to think of something.][The next scene to Keith alone in his apartment. He is sitting on his couch in the dark, while eating cereal when his phone rings.]Keith: (mouth full) Yello, this is Keith.[We intercut between Keith in his house, watching Voltron: Defender of the Universe and devouring a large block of cheese whole, and James standing behind a curtain in front of Acxa’s dressing room, initially keeping an eye on Acxa before walking away to continue with his phone call.]James: - Is this- Acxa’s former crush, then “lifelong” rival, then recent hero, now newly rekindled sort of half-galra brother, Keith?Keith: Eh, that is a weird way to put it, but (proudly) Yep, that's me.James: This is Griffin.Keith: (surprised) Oh, crud. Griffin. Heh, is there a reason you're calling me on the weekend.James: You've lived rent free in Ax's head for years, so I can't help feel she values your take on things.Keith: Yeah, I was the one who usually had the stronger opinions. Yeah like, like one time, she tried convincing me that women can be generals, but it's I think it’s sometimes true.James: Look, she's deadset on re-entering Etheria's yearly Princess pageant.Keith: (sarcastically) Wow, big quiznaking surprise there.James: I was hoping to have some...backup in convincing her that this thing is a waste of time.Keith:(confused) What? Why? Doesn't she always win?James: 'Cause Zeppo’s gonna be there stalking her like a selfish, manipulative, piece of GARBAGE! *calms down* And Acxa... doesn't listen to me when I try to tell her that.Keith: *considering* Well, my special skills are stabbing things without giving any quiznaks, and pointing out people's flaaaws...*smiling* Alright, count me in!
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[Then we jump to Etheria as a crowd is gathered behind a blockage. Then a limousine arrives in front of a red carpet. Then Acxa leaps out of the limo and greets the fans as they cheer him on.]Acxa: Hi (blows kisses to the crowd)[James teleports out in his lowkey form while Keith, dressed as a bodyguard, almost falls out]Keith: Whoa, quiznak.[Acxa and James walk down the red carpet, while Keith brushes himself off, and catches up with them, pulling his blade out.]Crowd: We love you, Acxa! Yeah, baby, yeah!Keith: Wow, I have not been to a crowded event in years.Acxa: (annoyed) Can you remind me why you're here, again?James: I uuuh- invited him. To help you, with extra security. You know your fans. Since I can't be with you, I felt he'd be the next best thing.Acxa: (skeptical) He'd be the next best thing?Acxa: Well, he kept you safe when I wasn't able to, so I trust that.[An alien child in the crowd lets out a high-pitched laugh, only for Keith to aim his blade at him. James chuckles nervously.]Acxa: *whispering* Mmm-hmm. Very suspicious, darling.Acxa walks ahead as James and Keith share a knowingly glance at each other. Keith nods and James leaves the area. Keith catches up with Acxa.]Crowds: You're doing an awesome job, Acxa!Keith: Come on, it's just like old times. I'll make sure no one gives you crud, today.Acxa: You mean besides you?[Suddenly, Zeppo appears in a green, smokey explosion.]Zeppo: Aaay, there she is! *holds Acxa's face by the jaw* Now, how's my bright, shiny, Galra maiden? Ready to reclaim your win another year? Yeah?Acxa: (muffled) You know it, your highness.Zeppo: *puts Acxa back down* Goooood. Cause, you know, I saw your competition, and it's pretty stiff, right? You are gonna have to try extra hard like- fixing that posture.[Then Acxa straightens up.]Acxa: Not gonna lie, you're looking a bit chubby, yeah?Then Zeppo pats Acxa’s tummy in emphasize, causing Keith to remove his sunglasses in disbelief.]Zeppo: Maybe lose a few pounds. People like princesses who are skinny.Acxa: (awkwardly) Oh- right, sir. Of course! I'll work on that. *ego deflates*Keith: (appalled) What?![Then Keith approaches Zeppo and Acxa. Acxa is nervous about introducing Zeppo to Keith and he starts to shake a little bit from the interaction.]Zeppo: Oh? And who's the emo human in a ponytail and a leather jacket you got here with you?Keith: (in a matter-of-fact tone) Hi, yes. Nice to meet you, I'm the one who saw through your fake-butted cow-spit from the day I had to spend all my savings on the crud covered, dumb show you called a performance. Thanks for that, by the way.Acxa: (nervously) Haha- ha- ignore him, sir. He's uh- he's like this all the time. He thinks he's funny.Keith: Offended.Zeppo: *smiling* Riiight, yeah. You can shut your imbecilic hole, boy. (to Acxa) I'll see you on stage! And don't forget to smile Acxa.[Then Acxa gives Zeppo a big smile and a salute. Then Zeppo steps closer to the tent.]Zeppo: The smile is the face people like to seeee froooom you![Zeppo disappears in a puff of green smoke.]Keith: Wow, that guy sucks so bad.Acxa: (frustrated) Look, Keith, I don't know why Griff brought you here, but can you at least not talk back to my boss?! I need this gig!Keith: Why? Don't you have a probably rich human boyfriend?Acxa: I just need it, okay?! *sighs, then talks to herself* Smile inside and out.[Acxa walks further down the red carpet with a smile on his face while waving to the crowd as they cheer for her.]Crowd: We love you, Ax! We love you, Ax! We love you, Ac! Ready for another win, Ax?Acxa: Oh, pfft. Well, I don't wanna assume, but, as always, I have an act that's without a doubt gonna-???:—grubbing lose!Then Acxa stops and turns to see a blue hair princess features stopped in front of her. She flips her hair and then reveal a pink hair princess behind her. Then the crowd goes wild for the new addition: Spinnerella and Neotossa of the Princess Alliance in Bright Moon.Acxa: *gasps nervously* Oooh, fun. You gals gonna be competing as well? That's really nice.[But the girls continue posing as they speak.]Spinnerella: You can shut up now, you galra cow!Neotossa: Forgive my wife. But we didn't come to chat, we came to win.Acxa: Wow, what attractive attitudes you got.Spinnerella: Like we care what your opinion is…*stops to think*uh…..Neotossa: *quickly responds* Dumb-xaSpinnerella: (whines) Tossa, I was thinking of one!Neotossa: (smirks) Well, you were taking too long.Spinnerella: Beautiful menace!Neotossa: Adorable jerk.Keith: You know, it's pretty telling that you bimbos can't even keep your stupid mirror schtick together, even though you guys are married. It ain't cute.Spinnerella: We don't need to.Neotossa: (ruffles Spinerella’s hair) We put our energy towards our performance.Spinnerella: (hugging Neotossa) All while being the fandom’s favorite princess couple.Keith: Dude. That’s literally the cat girl and blond chick’s jo—(Acxa covers Keith’s mouth)Acxa: *smiling* I look forward to seeing what you do, and may the best Princess w-Spinetossa: (in unison) We plan to.[Spinnerella giggles as Neotossa nonchalantly blows a raspberry at Acxa. Then the married princesses walk pass Keith and Acxa into the tent.]Acxa: -win.[Music starts.]Keith: Aw, man. I didn't a rat's butt about this competition. But Acxa, make sure you win against those tricks.[Acxa begins to feel the pressure of the competition.]
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The scene changes to inside the tent where an arena is housing the competition. The contestants appear on stage under spotlights as the crowd goes wild. Zeppo sits in a web-like seat at the very back. Zeppo sinks his teeth into a chicken drumstick as the contest begins.]Announcer: (offscreen) We've certainly got some quality up here tonight, folks. Will Ms. Five years running come out on top? Or is it time for fresh meat?[Acxa preforms her act, which was throwing daggers at a target while in a dress.]♪ Targets, it's objectively cool ♪♪ Our returning champ is nobody's fool ♪♪ But, what's this? ♪Spinnerella and Netossa use their magic to knock the targets down. Spinnerella uses Netossa’s nets as trampolines as she uses her magic to knock them down in one fell swoop.♪Spinetossa bring it up to the wire ♪[Then Spinnerella hugs Neotossa after their win]♪ Also, they're on fire ♪♪ Points for style (Points for style) ♪♪ The crowd goes wild (Crowd goes wild) ♪[Then the scoreboard changes, putting Spinetossa in the lead with 123 points. Acxa trailing behind with 115.♪ It's the Courtesy call and the girls want a taste, ♪Spinnerella and Neotossa smile to the audience as the courtesy to them♪ But, what's this? ♪Acxa courtesies to the crowd, leaving both princesses in shock and envy.♪ It's Acxa in place ♪♪ She takes the cake and she eats it, too ♪♪ She's hungry to win, and she's covered in goo ♪♪ That's point for wink as the crowd screams ♪[Then the scoreboard changes again, putting Acxa in the lead with 375. Spinetossa trail behind with 327 points.]♪ Ma-Ma-Magic, she’s wooing the town ♪Acxa does a normal rabbit and hat trick♪ From where I'm sittin' you can hear the crowd ♪Then Spinetossa appears with one hundred rabbits♪ Not even care, since Spinetossa is here ♪Netossa catches the rabbits in her nets♪ They're full of skin and they're here to win ♪[Then the scoreboard changes, once again, this time tying Acxa and Spinetoss for first place with 666 points each. Then Netossa winks at Acxa and Spinnerella grins maliciously as they glare at a nervous Acxa.]♪ Holy, moly! Things are not looking good for Acxa surely ♪[The crowd cheers as Zeppo appears on stage.]Zeppo: And, now, you dorks, we're down to our elegant finalists.Crowd: Zeppo! Zeppo![Then the spotlight from behind Zeppo blinds a fan. Then Zeppo rushes over and holds Acxa up.]Zeppo: My very own pride and joy, the marketable daughter I never had: Acxa! And the surprisingly couple act that made me reflect on my earlier statements:[Then Zeppo drops Acxa as he approaches the other finalists, Spinnerella and Neotossa.]Mammon: Spinetossa of Bright Moon![Then Spinetossa pose with Zeppo. Then Acxa puts on a forced smile for the audience before Zeppo pulls her over.]Zeppo: Now, we're gonna have a quick meet 'n greet with our finalists...Keith appears nearby, hanging from the ceiling by a cord attached to his belt. However, Keith is unable to get himself right side up.Keith: Wow, Ax, you let him diss you like that? You got some kinda secret thing I should know about or something?Acxa: It's just how he is.Keith: I mean. Whoa, if he talked to me that way--Acxa: *groans* Ugh, it's fine.[Then Acxa walks over to meet his fans.]Acxa: Heya, guys! Where ya from?Entrapta holds up a sign with Hordak holding her upAcxa: Oh, Etheria love it there, obviously. Pretty huh. (Giggles) Thank you so much for coming to the show.Crowd: We love you, Ax! *chanting* Ax! Ax! Ax! Ax![Acxa frowns solemnly until she notices a young prince holding a pen and piece of paper waving happily at him. Then he puts the pen and paper under his arm as he speaks to Acxa through sign language, with subtitles appearing in-video to accompany it. (raw ASL translation is provided in brackets) ]Kid: Ms. Acxa! I'm a big fan! (Q-GALRA PRINCESS! I BIG ADMIRE-PERSON!)[Acxa blinks twice before smiling.]Acxa: Come on over here. (COME)[Then the kid rushes over and opens up his paper. Acxa happily signs it and gives it to the kid, who smiles happily.]Kid: I want to be as cool just like you. (SAME)Acxa: You can do anything you want to do. (IF WANT CAN WORK)[Acxa motions her hand to adress the crowd]Acxa: I hope you're excited for the big finale!???: Boo! Boo! Sellout galra tramp trash!The crowd looks around confused, wondering where the booing was coming from. Acxa gestures the kid to head back into the crowd.]Acxa: (nervously) Uh- wh- c-come again????: Ughh, your act is such Quiznaking trash; always has been.[The crazed "fan" climbs up behind the back of the crowd, revealing themselves as Double Trouble.DT: Except! now, I have to see your smug face plastered on everything, everywhere! And, you can read all about it on my review blog; www. Acxaisahumanobsessedhypocrit.comDouble Trouble falls back into the crowd after having lost their balance. Then Acxa shifts nervously at the reunion.]Acxa: Hah, well. Anyway, folks, heh--[DT reappears, having to have crawled their way to the front of the crowd.]DT: You're not even a real princess. All you do is work at that *turns around as they point a her, dramatically* overpriced, nut joint, and then every year, you come back here to put us through the same tired, old routine.[Keith watches through his binoculars as DT begins to approach Acxa, forcing Acxa back before recognizing them.]DT: Is there a single, original idea in that pretty little head of yours?[Then Acxa finds herself literally backed into a wall with no way out.]Acxa: (nervousness turning to panic) I uh- uh- uh- *shaky laugh*DT: *towering over Acxa* You quiznaking suck, and so does your ladylike act, you know-[Then Keith lands in front of DT and he aims his bayard at them. They freeze with their hands up, but it does nothing to stop them from talking.]DT: What? Still think you're too good to even talk to me? Still gotta get this emo chump to stand in for you? You're really pathetic. (passionately) To think, what we could've been together...Then DT fantasizes themselves and Acxa holding hands happily skipping through a meadowDT:...if you hadn't been too stubborn to listen--Keith: Yeah, one more word out of you, freak-a-zoid, and Imma slice your head clean off in front of all these quiznaking kids.Keith stops smiling and looks back when he hears Acxa hyperventilating, to his concern. Acxa is beginning to have a panic attack. Keith's concern turns to rage as DT starts smirking, before he slams his elbow into their face, knocking them down, but passes him to get to Acxa.DT: (Touches Acxa’s cheek as they whispers in her ear) To be continued, my lovely Acxa.DT runs back into the crowd and disappears. As Acxa continues to hyperventilate, Keith rushes over and catches her when she collapses.]Keith: Hey, hey- Woah, woah, you good?Acxa nodsKeith: Oh, no. That freak got to you, didn't it? You know you don't have to-Acxa: I do, Keith. I do.[Then Acxa walks over to the stage as Keith rushes after him.]Keith: Quiznaking heck, Acxa, this is stupid. That princess crud is not this important.Acxa: This job is! Without it, I'll lose-Spinnerella: Everything!Spinnerella laughs behind the curtain, before being dragged away by annoyed Neotossa.Neotossa: Too much aggression, darling. Let's go.Keith: Seriously, Zeppo is a quiznaking jerk, and he's using you for everything, cause you're likable, and he's a quiznaking trash fire.Acxa: No, he's not! He's just trying to make me good enough.Keith: Good enough for what?
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Then the crowd settle down in their seats as the lights in the arena dim. Then pop music plays as Netossa appears inside a spiral of flowers before cutting through it with her hand, beginning the song.Neotossa: ♪ Get ready for the new look ♪♪ New rhythm and a new hook ♪♪ Not here to cuddle ♪♪ more like leave you in a puddle ♪Then Spinnerella pops behind her in unison. Spinnerella gives her a hi five.Neotossa: ♪ Little double trouble got ya girl shook ♪Spinnerella: ♪ Ha, ha, here's the sitch' ♪ *rapping* ♪ Feed love with ya taxes ♪♪ Greedy greed wins where the cash is ♪♪ Wanna show my elegance and beauty to the masses ♪Spinetossa: Feelin' lonely on a Saturday night ♪♪ Well, money can't buy happiness ♪♪ But, it can rent you paradise ♪[Then the spotlight changes to neon lights. Then the girls begin to float above the stage, rotating in a circle formation.]♪ Give in to temptation ♪♪ Take your time I'll be patient ♪♪ Keep my little secret can I ♪♪ tell you what it is ♪[The music pauses, and Spinetossa held hands as the background changes to nets and spirals, preforming aerobatic moves as they continue singing. Acxa and Keith watches from behind the curtains. Acxa afraid that they may actually win the pageant, while Keith watches in disgust.Spinetossa: ♪ I'm a Princess ♪♪ Fix up your frown, wretch ♪♪ Gimme the crown, wretch ♪♪ You hear that sound ♪♪ You're goin' down ♪Acxa tearfully runs away from the backstage, passing Keith. Then the girls clasped each other’s hands as they lean on each other back to back for the audience and smiling.]♪ Cause I'm a Princess ♪Spinetossa: (offscreen) ♪ Get ready for a- ♪♪[The camera cuts to Acxa as she enters her dressing room, hyperventilating as slams the door behind her. She runs over to her makeup desk and looks at her reflection in the mirror, still panicky.]Acxa: *breathing heavily* O-Okay, Ax. You can do this. You can do this. You can do this. It's okay, it's fine. You have a show to do soon, it's fine.[Acxa wipes sweat off her forehead before realising she took off some of her makeup. She looks in horror at the mirror to see that the mark on her left cheek still visible.]Acxa: *gasps* Oh- oh no, oh- no, no, no, no. *strained* No, no *hyperventilating*[Acxa gets a makeup brush and he tries to apply it to the mark, but her hands are shaking too rapidly. She retrieves a heart-shaped make-up kit with James name on it, and opens it up to reveal a heart shaped mirror.Acxa: It's okay, you're fine. You need to be fine.James: *appears in through Acxa's dressing room door* Ax! Are you okay?Acxa: *turning to James * Why does everyone keep asking me that?? You shouldn't be here, James. I'm fine, please![James tries to enter the room and walk over to Acxa.]James: Come on, my warrior princess...Acxa: I'm fine! I'm fine! Just needed a minute![Acxa attempts to put her make-up on again, but her hands are still shaking.]James: You aren't okay, you're shaking.{Feeling pressured, Acxa gets up, walks away from the desk, and toward the poster next to the doorway}Acxa: Griffy, I'm about to go on for the finale, I need some time to mentally prepare.James : Axi, come on! I'm trying to talk to you, you can't force yourself to-Acxa: Griff, I have to do this. This could be my last chance to prove that I'm still good at this. That it's not over! That I'm still good enough! It's not just Zeppo. (looks to poster) I'm fine. I just...need to be better. (returns to makeup desk)James: You think you need to be this perfect, model performer, but that's because Zeppo is always forcing that image onto you!Acxa: But, everything I have is because of Zeppo. I have this life. I have security. I have you. Without Zeppo I wouldn't be... I wouldn't have... I just... I have to win this.James : Axi...Acxa: I don't want to lose. (walks away) Because I feel like if I lose this, I lose you.James: (scoffs) How would you lose me? (Cups Acxa’s check) Come on, honey.Acxa: (release herself from James’ touch) You're only with me because of who I am at my best! I'm barely worthy of being with the 2nd human male I love 'cause (removes her makeup revealing her galra marks) THIS IS WHO I AM! Without all this, (voice breaking) I'm just nothing, (turns away in tears) and Zeppo made me this. I owe it all to him.James: Ax, Zeppo didn't do spit. You already were this. You'd be this no matter what! You are the most inspiring Alien babe I have ever known, and meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me. I adore your inventiveness, your attitude, your resilience. And...(nuzzles Acxa's cheek) you're just the cutest little thing alive. Also, you are a waaaay better princess than Zeppo made you out to be, and thaaat's just facts.James: It's... It's hard, you know? To t-trust that. I... I just... (hugs James) I love you so much, James Griffin.James: And, I love you, too, Princess Acxa. And I would whether you win this cow-spit or notAcxa: Well, I kinda spent my whole warmup having a panic attack, haha.James: ♪ Jagged scars, cutest grin. ♪[Acxa walks away, with a small smirk on her face.]♪ You're a cute and quirky ♪♪ Sweet and sexy warrioress ♪Acxa: ♪ You're a sweet human ♪James: ♪ And I don't wanna hear another stupid word about ♪♪ "Win, win, win." ♪Acxa tucks her bangs behind her earJames: ♪ Oh, oh, oh, I think you're messy, ♪♪ But, I'm messy, too. ♪*guitar strumming* ♪ No, no, no, I wouldn't clean a thing ♪♪ When I ended up with you. ♪[Acxa walks away for a moment, with an expression of doubt and sorrow on her face.]Acxa: ♪ I don't know how you waste such time on me ♪James: ♪ Axi, all I got is time. ♪Acxa: ♪ When there's so much I'll never be. ♪James: *Laughs* ♪OMG ♪Then James holds her hand as the two of them stare each other straight in the eye.James: ♪ Babe, there's so much you can't see. ♪Acxa: ♪ What can't I see? ♪[Then James and Acxa resume their dancing as they do a duet together.]Jacxa : ♪ Oh, oh, ♪James: ♪ You're a broken record, ♪♪ Don't you ever shut your crooked little lips? ♪Acxa: What do you want me to do with my lips? Heh-heh.Jacxa: ♪ Oh, oh, oh you sure are lucky ♪♪ You make my crooked heart do ♪♪ Freaky, little flips. ♪James: ♪ You make my crooked heart do ♪♪ "Cutie" little flips. ♪Acxa: (purrs seductively). *she and James laugh*Acxa sighs happily as she bits her lip, before she and James lean in and share a loving kiss. Suddenly, they are interrupted when the door is kicked open by Double Trouble holding a taser.DT: You're gonna listen to me now, Acxa~Suddenly, Keith kicks Double Trouble in the face. James and Acxa stare at Keith and DT, who was unconscious on the floor. Keith smooths his hair back.Keith: Oh, so you two are an item?[Keith glares intensely at the two, before nonchalantly putting his bayard on his shoulders and puts his sunglasses back on.]Keith: (winks) Well, congratulations, you stupid hypocrites.[As Keith says the last part, he smirk at the two of them for their “Hypocritical relationship” before dragging Double Trouble away]
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[Meanwhile, Zeppo is dealing with the impatient audience, who are eager for Fizzarolli to perform.]Zeppo: Uuuh- D-Don't worry, folks. I-I'm sure Acxa will be out soon with a grand quiznaking performance.[Suddenly, there is a huge blue-coloured explosion of smoke, and Acxa appears on stage, before an audience who cheers and claps. Satisfied, Zeppo disappears and reappears back in his web-like seat. The smoke clears to reveal a propped set with Acxa at a deck. Acxa is licking a lollipop. She begins singingAcxa: ♪ I have wasted time. ♪♪ I have seen my use. ♪[Acxa stands up and walks across the set, passing by four photos showing Zeppo manipulating her .]Acxa: ♪ I have packaged and sold every part of me! ♪♪ Suffered a lifetime of abuse. ♪Then Acxa grabs a bottle of cider to drink, only to find that it's empty.]Acxa: ♪ I have lost myself. ♪[She throws the bottle away and falls to her knees toward Zeppo's spot in the audience in mock worship.]Acxa: ♪ I have worshipped at your feet. ♪[Then she picks herself back up and gestures toward Spinetossa, who are watching from behind the curtain.]♪ And here I am standing on top of the world ♪♪ with some dumb broads to defeat. ♪[A spotlight shines on the couple, momentarily stunning them. Neotossa nonchalantly shrugs and holds Spinnerella’s hand to leave while Spinnerella sticks her tongue out at Acxa as the curtain closes behind them. The music picks up in tone as the initial set is wheeled from the stage.]Acxa: ♪ I've played the game, I've won it all. ♪[As she walks forward, Acxa gestures to the cheering crowd, and then to a Double Trouble before throwing one of her shoes at themAcxa: ♪ They've screamed my name, ♪♪ they watched me fall. ♪♪ I've seized the day, ♪[Acxa looks down at her gloves and rips them off.]Acxa: ♪ now I've got one thing left to say-ay-ay, ♪♪ Quiznak you! ♪[The stage lights up as some pyrotechnic effects spell "Quiznak You" overhead.]Acxa: ♪ Here's my two minutes notice, Quiznak you! ♪Acxa hops onto a net, rolling across to blow at raspberry at Zeppo, landing on a second net.Acxa: ♪ Time to quit and smell the roses. ♪[Then she takes flowers out of her hair and tosses it to the audience.]Acxa: ♪ Say goodbye, ♪Perfuma somehow catches the bouquet. Acxa then leaps off the net and lands back on the stage with a L sign raised at Zeppo.]Acxa: ♪ While I look you the in eye and say, quiznak you! ♪[Then Zeppo sits back in his web-like chair munching on popcorn as a small portal begins to open up beside him.]Zeppo : Interesting tune. Wonder what this song is about?Fizzarolli: ♪ (Quiznak, Quiznak, Quiznak Quiznak you!) ♪[Entrapta’s head pops out of the portal momentarily]Entranpta: It's about you.Zeppo: Wait, what?[Entrapta vanishes back inside the portal just as Zeppo looks around, wondering who was talking to him.]Acxa: ♪ Quiznak you! ♪[Acxa continues her performance with a light show, displaying more on how Zeppo had been treating her.]Acxa: ♪ I’ve taken your whims, ♪[A giant silhouette of Zeppo crushes Acxa under its foot.]Acxa: ♪ Been crushed under your heel. ♪[Then Zeppo spits out his popcorn and laughs, as if he doesn't know what the message was all about. His laughter in-song is replaced by a much deeper laugh from him. Acxa is then pulled up by wires on her wrists, spinning her around until he is disoriented.]Acxa: ♪ I have suffered for profit ♪♪ and suckered for fame, ♪[An illustration shows a glowing green point, representing the fortune Acxa has made, before a black, almost draconian silhouette of Zeppo appears to circle around it, smothering the glowing light.]♪ made a fortune you could steal. ♪[Then Acxa rips the rope off with her dagger and lands back on stage.]Acxa: ♪ I've had enough, I've hit the wall, ♪[Suddenly, she gets a phone call from Zeppo (nicknamed as “Emperor"), with both call options being 'pick up', but she ignores the call and tosses the phone behind her.]♪ I'm tired of taking your calls. ♪[Then Acxa cuts the hem of her gown and writes "Quiznak You" in the air with it.]♪ It ends today, ♪♪ It ends today, ♪♪ Now, there's just one last thing to say-ay-ay, ♪♪ Quiznak you! ♪[James sets a baton on fire and tosses it to Acxa. Then Acxa twirls the baton and flips off Zeppo Japanese style.]Acxa: ♪ I wish I'd said it sooner, quiznak you! ♪[Then Acxa tosses the baton into the air and takes out her hair pin as she flips her hair and catches the baton with her free hand. She winks at James, catching him off guard.]Acxa: ♪ Cut you off, just like a tumor! ♪[Then she spins the baton and flips off Zeppo once again once more, emphasizing her wish for Zeppo's death.]Acxa: ♪ Hope you die, ♪[She turns to shake her hips to the camera and turns to it as the camera zooms in.]♪ Kiss my cute rear end goodbye, quiznak you! ♪[Acxa winks at James again . Suddenly, he blushes tomato red. Then Acxa jumps into the audience to amp up the crowd. Memerista and Sea-Hawk make an appearance]Acxa: ♪Um- Have you ever felt sick and tired ♪♪ of doing the same crud everyday with your anger brewin'? ♪♪ Eatin' dirt for a boss that you're sick of obeyin' ♪♪ If you ever felt the same let me hear ya say it! ♪[Then Acxa jumps back on stage and guides the audience to sing along with her.]Acxa: ♪ (with ensemble) ♪ Did you really think I ain’t gonna leave? ♪♪ Spending life bent over with your foot in my "T". ♪[Some of the crowd stops singing and look on confused. Scorpia still claps along. Acxa then runs up a lit set of steps onto a coffin prop at the top, standing at the edge of the coffin before falling inside, in a stereotypical 'dead' pose.]Acxa: (with ensemble) ♪ Slander me, say I'll never work in this town, ♪♪ If I stick around I'll be six more feet under the ground! ♪[The music pauses for a moment, before Acxa springs out of the coffin prop and swings around on trapeze ropes above the stage after gaining a new outfit (a purple short dress, a leather jacket, and sneakers)]Ensemble: ♪ (Quiznak you!) ♪Acxa: ♪ Wo-oh-oh! ♪Ensemble: ♪ (Here's my two minute's notice, Quiznak you!) ♪Acxa: ♪ Bite it, greedy Drule turd! ♪♪ You are bossy as heck! ♪Acxa: (with ensemble) ♪ Time to quit and smell the roses! ♪♪ Say goodbye, ♪♪ too late to apologize! ♪[While swinging around, Acxa notices DT again, grabbing her. From the roof of the stage, Keith throw Acxa’s heels at them.]Acxa: ♪ I’ve seen through your act ♪Then Acxa lands back on the steps. After a small moment of hesitation, she pushes the coffin prop over and calls Zeppo out.]Acxa: ♪ Zeppo, you sad sack of trash, ♪[Then the audience stops singing along and looks up at Zeppo. Zeppo, finally getting the message, growl in anger as Acxa finishes out the song.]Acxa: ♪ Quiznak yooouuuu! ♪Then Signs rise behind Acxa with different ways to say, sign, and spell out "Quiznak You" along with the audience chanting the words.]Acxa: ♪ You jerk! ♪♪ Woo! ♪Then the crowd erupts with applause as Zeppo angrily pushes over Entrapta before Hordak catches her applauding and grabs a bag of popcorn to eat while brooding. Then Acxa looks over at James, who gives her an encouraging thumbs up, and then walks toward the audience.]Acxa: Thank you all so much. You know, it's always been one of the greatest thrills of my life performing. And I'm so glad to bring you all one, last show.[As she speaks, he looks to see the young galra from earlier waving to him. Then Acxa says "Thank you" to him in sign language, which makes her smile.]Acxa: Cuz' now... I quit![The swelling music cuts out at the line "I quit", before Acxa drops the microphone and walks away, leaving the audience booing and gasping in both shock and confusion. Zeppo stares wide eyed before spitting chewed up popcorn.]Zeppo: WHAT?!Then Zeppo disappears in electric green smoke, and then he appears right in front of Zeppo as he walks away, holding his scepter up close to her throat.]Zeppo : QUIT?! You miserable little wretch! What do you mean quit?!Acxa: *pushes scepter away from her throat, unfazed* I mean, I quit. *Walks around him* I'm done; Later, loser![As she mocks Zeppo. Flipping him off Japanese style and flipping her hair as she walked away. Zeppo growls in fury, while electricity coalesces around him. Then he snarls before shouting, and then explodes in a massive cloud of crackling green smoke. Acxa looks behind him, while James watches behind the curtains in rising anger.]James: Oh, that little a-hole.[Then Zeppo tears at the stage as it does so. The dissapating smoke reveals his true form that begins to split apart.]Zeppo: YOU QUIZNAKING UNGRATEFUL LITTLE WRETCH!Then he roars loudly and furiously as he looks down at Acxa, who stands his ground scowling confidently as Zeppo leans forward into her face.]Zeppo : I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING! YOU ARE PRACTICALLY IN MY IMAGE! I RAISED YOU LIKE THE DAUGHTER I DIDN'T WANT![Zeppo points his much larger finger at Acxa, but she slaps his hand away and smirks at him without fear, putting her hands on her hips confidently. Zeppo stares back in rage, but he notices a giant seal behind Acxa, and suddenly, there's a burst of flame, followed by James protecting Acxa.]James: YOU'D BETTER BACK THE HECK OFF, MAN!Catra: Ho-ly whoa! (Nudginga blushing Adora) Look, Adora~Zeppo: Ha-ha, hooo. Look who's acting like a big Quiznakin' hero. *gets up close to James* Careful what you say, Griffin. Wouldn't want your little secret getting out, would we?James: (gets in Zeppo's face) I don't care anymore!James:Griff?Zeppo: Because if you let her quit, I could tell everyone here that you-James: What? That I love her? Well, I do![Acxagets briefly embarrassed.]Audience: *Fangirling* I knew it, I knew it![Zeppo stares at surprise as, instead of laughing at Acxa and James, everyone immediately went down to their phones, all overlapping each other as they texted and memed, all while saying "I knew it". Glimmer squealing at how cute they are, and Bow taking pictures. Zeppo just looks down blankly scratching his head in confusion and embarrassment.]Zeppo : Oh...uh, crud, fine, you dirty witch. *slithers around James and Acxa* You are gonna regret revealing that, Griff.[Zeppo chuckles silently. Then out of nowhere, one of Acxa’s heels knock him out. Revealing to be Entrapta. James and Acxa looks up.Entrapta: Sorry. The nice half galra guy with the mullet gave them to me. It was Hordak’s idea.James and Acxa laughed as they hug. From behind the curtain, Spinnerella and Netossa are seen collapsed. Spinnerella top of Neotossa, before Neotossa gets up.Neotossa: So, does that mean we win?[Spinnerella gets up as well, and they both look confidently at each other, before Acxa’s other heels knock Spinnerella out as she faints in Netossa’s arms.]Neotossa: Where do those shoes come from?Entrapta: (off-screen) Sorry again. Keith’s idea.[Cut to the limousine driving away, running over a photo with Zeppo and Acxa. Inside it, James and Acxa still being all lovey-dovey, Keith being squished between James and the left wall of the limo.]Keith : So, uhm, who asked out who?[Acxa groans as James grins at her as the episode ends.]