Victorious Hearts A Fire (6-11)
*see previous review for author,
fandom and summary*
I’m BACK!
So, a refresher. Cat and Robbie
are together, Beck and Jade are together, Tori and Andre are still broken up.
Tori is being really annoying (shocker!) and Jade wrote a play that she and the
rest of the Victorious gang are going to put on at a festival in Seattle.
iCarly is referenced loosely so far, but I think it’s going to come up quite a
bit in the next few chapters. Anyway, we left off with them basically getting
ready to go to Seattle.
And back to the show.
Robbie’s being such a nice
boyfriend grabbing Cat’s luggage for her. Way to go Robbie. Ten boyfriend
points to you.
Now, I’m iffy on this keyboard
thing. I own a keyboard, and while it’s not overly heavy or anything, it is big
and bulky. I don’t think it was be easy, necessarily, to carry it under your
arm, but I don’t think it would be impossible.
“This trip is not about you.”
Um…it kind of is, Trina. The reason they’re all going to Seattle and need you
to chaperone is because they’re doing a festival. You just happened to luck out
getting a modeling job with Spencer.
Whoa. Who is talking? There’s no
tags!
How did Trina think she was going
to sleep at a hotel without paying? That girl’s a mystery, I tell you.
“Even though it was probably a
bad idea.” No, it’s probably a very, very, very good idea Andre!
Okay, maybe I’m just really
confused. I don’t understand why Andre needs to give Tori time when Tori is the
one who kissed Beck. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Andre’s going crazy, Tori thinks
she’s helping but she’s probably not.
And now Tori’s going crazy. Man,
Andre and Tori are definitely a match made in heaven haha.
Love Jade. My fave.
Trina has a flat tire and “asks”
Beck to fix it for her. Trina is such a *insert bad word of your choice here*
The “jealousy” or whatever you
want to refer to it as is coming out of Cat full force now. On one hand, I see
where Cat and Jade are coming from. I’d be really mad if my boyfriend jumped at
every opportunity to please another girl. But on the other hand, I guess I
don’t understand what’s wrong with the whole ‘Beck said she was like a sister
to him’ thing. Why is that bad?
Cat gets a text about her
brother. Clearly she loves her brother very much and is really worried about
him.
Robbie gets 10 more boyfriend points for following her to make sure she’s
okay, leaving Robbie with 20 boyfriend points so far.
Just wanted to point out most car
rental places won’t let you unless you’re 21, and even at that they would charge
you giant fee.
Alright, tension between Cat and
Tori is reaching it’s peak, I think. I’m just waiting for it to go overboard.
Still love Jade.
Awww! I smell a hint of a very
serious Cabbie moment!!!
It’s really cute that Andre is
singing to Tori, but I wish they’d just freakin’ kiss and make up already.
Seriously, I’m dying. I think it would make everyone very happy. At least Cat
and Jade would know that
Tori’s not after their men.
Ten boyfriend points to Beck for
A. dealing with Jade in the morning and B. getting up to get her coffee.
Insert
childish giggle here. Ironically, I was talking about how immature I am today.
I guess this is what I get for it.
Totally dig the playful bickering
between Jade and Andre.
And here comes the overboard.
Right in the middle of IHOP!! Yes! Let the drama begin!
Whoa. Low blow, Jade. Low blow.
This is getting crazy! I bet the other people at IHOP are like ‘get these
rascal teenagers out of here!’
Jade’s apology is just TOO
funny!!
Oh look, a man who knows how to apologize
and mean it. Too bad he’s a fictional character.
Oh. My. God. They JUST got into
Seattle and Trina already hit someone. And she’s screaming in his ear.
As much
as I should be like ‘Oh my God’ in shock, I can’t stop laughing. It’s just so
typical Trina.
Ohhhh my God. No way! Barely into
Seattle and she hits her BOSS? This just gets better and better.
Spencer and Trina sitting in a
tree….
“Is your sister hitting on the
dude she ran over, Tor?” Yes, Andre. Yes, she is.
Alright so Spencer passed out and
they called an ambulance. Trina is being dramatic insisting she stay with
Spencer until Carly gets there. I can’t imagine Carly is going to be too please
with the girl who just hit her brother being around him.
Cat and Tori heart-to-heart
conversation is so great, especially when Cat mentions Andre and Tori gets all
shy and weird haha.
More Trina/Spencer. Is this
really happening? (I’m a major, huge, obsessed Jerry Trainor fan. Sorry.)
Hit him…or hit ON him ;)
Lame joke. Sorry.
Is it just me, or was anybody
else really hoping the sentence was ‘decide what positions I want you in’
instead of poses? Man, I’m the worst.
Manly chat. There’s quite a bit
of conversation going on in this chapter. Not a bad thing at all. Just very
curious what it’s leading up to. I'm very curious to hear just what the boys
think of Tori, and if they understand, on some level, where Cat and Jade are
coming from. It would be nice to see them show compassion while still not being
like 'well you're right and I get it and whatever." Does that make sense?
Maybe they get a little defensive? We'll see what happens.
WELCOME BACK ICARLY!
I can't be the only one really excited about
Gibby. He's so awesome! I'm kind of like a pedophile (ask
@aldysgal on
twitter...she'll verify) because I have a minor crush on Noah Munck. Nothing
close to Jerry Trainor, but you get the picture.
If the author made this just a Sam and Jade
story, I'd be happy. I love getting the mean girls together. I cannot imagine
what this "vacation" is going to be like with Sam and Jade at each
others throats the whole time.
Then again, I think Jade is really going to
jump on Carly here. Probably not because she cares TOO much for Robbie, but
because Cat is her best friend and Carly's moving in on Cat's boyfriend. THAT
will be MUCH more interesting to read, if it happens, than Sam and Jade (which
should have been the new show instead of Sam and Cat. I'm just throwing that
out there).
Okay, I guess they're going up to Carly's
apartment now? Yes, I'm sure that's what's happening. Jade doesn't seem pleased
(surprise, surprise).
Oh Lewbert. I don't know what it is, but
whenever Lewbert is mentioned in a story I have to laugh. Even if the writer
doesn't make him do anything funny I laugh just because it's Lewbert.
“You eat, right?” Lol best line
ever.
I was team Seddie before, but if
I had to make a decision based on this fic I would definitely choose Seddie.
The chemistry between them in this story is just awesome and I love their
personalities meshed together.
I won’t fight with you if you
give me chocolate chip cookies. Smooth, Sam. As if Cat is much of a challenge
for you.
Back off, Carly. You’re going to
get yourself killed. I wonder if the
warning about not making Jade made was foreshadowing into something that’s
going to happen.
Jade has caught on. Yes. I’m
ready for some MAJOR drama.
Alright, after a trip down memory
lane of the most horrible (awkward, weird) vacations ever, everybody is now
ready to go to bed. I suspect there’s going to be some crazy Carly going on
while Cat and Robbie are saying goodnight.
So….Cat and Robbie HAVEN’T had
sex? I’m so utterly confused about that.
Ease up, Shay!
Start off with some Bade action
right in the beginning of chapter nine. I have a feeling we’re going to hear
much more of Jade’s thoughts on Carly. I must admit, the stabs at Robbie in
that one sentence got to be a bit too much. I think a little less name calling
at one time would have made it more readable.
“The Hollywood Arts gang had been
expecting the typical fancy diner considering the high end part of Seattle that
they followed the icarly gang into but was pleasantly surprised when they
parked and Freddie and Sam led them into a simple diner with a sign proclaiming
that it was Josie's Diner in bright blue on the window.” Consider the phrasing
of your sentences. All I read from this sentence is ‘diner.’ I think saying
something like “The Hollywood Arts gang had been expecting the typical fancy
diner considering the high end part of Seattle that they followed the iCarly
gang in to, but they were pleasantly surprised when they parked in front of a
small building bearing the name Josie’s Diner.” It’s cleaner, I think, and
doesn’t sound repetitive. Make sense?
Also consider punctuation. A lot
of your sentences are difficult to read because there are no breaks. I wouldn’t
necessarily call them run on sentences, but they’re close. Watch your dialogue
tags, too.
Sometimes the tags don’t match how the character seems to be
speaking. You should do what you can to match your tags with how the character
is speaking, this ties in with punctuation. “You said we could,” Carly yelled”
Doesn’t make much sense, right?
Radish is a plant, not an animal.
Just an observation.
A reference back to Roxanne.
Perfect. It’s great that you reflected back on that subject, and it’s even
better that you did it in a short paragraph rather than an extensive thought.
Please tag when people are
speaking unless it’s only a two part conversation. It is so difficult to keep
up with who is talking, and honestly I’ve just given up trying.
Carly is going to get herself
into a boatload of trouble if she doesn’t relax. Cat seems to see the best in
everyone and everything, so of course she’s not going to think of Carly,
someone who is supposed to be a friend to her (kind of ), trying to steal her
boyfriend. And Robbie is so in love with Cat that he wouldn’t notice what Carly
is trying to do, either. This is going to be a huge mess.
Plus, who does Carly think she
is? She’s trying to steal somebody else’s boyfriend while shooting down a guy
like Gibby who could, and probably would, take very good care of her. At least
he’d be fun to be around and help her chill the eff out, right?
Okay, they’re at the College of
Arts and Science campus for the festival, about to scope out where they’ll be
performing. Let the adventures unfold!
Whoa…Jade just said thank you? To
Robbie? I must be dreaming!
Shit. Robbie caught Carly. This
is not going to end well.
*Gag* shut up, Carly.
Trina/Spencer. This is well
written and exciting. I never imagined Trina and Spencer together, but now that
I see them together it’s like a perfect match.
All of that tension building up
to the kiss was perfect! And Spencer pulling away talking about
professionalism. Honestly, I don’t think I could have written this scene better
myself.
Hotshot Ian Reardon coming up to
the stage. I think this is the first time we’ll really see Jade nervous and not
just a hint at being nervous.
Is Jade concerned about going to
school in Seattle? I’m sure if Beck stayed in L.A. and she went to Seattle they
would be just fine, right?
Okay, so the gang is preparing
sets for the play since the sets they brought weren’t enough to cover the whole
stage. Enter the iCarly people.
Forbidden love story? How clever.
I’ve always wondered how Sam and
Carly managed to remain friends. They’re like polar opposites. Then
again, each
flaw they have somehow mold together so maybe they’re the perfect best friends.
Karaoke would be (will be?)
interesting to read about. I just don’t see Sam getting up and singing, but
maybe she’ll entertain us with one of her famous raps.
I like how the guys hate sushi
and the girls love it.
Trina is really laying it on
thick. She’s definitely playing dirty here. Come on, Trina, you have to
understand there’s a level of professionalism Spencer has to maintain since he’s
your boss.
I feel like this would be a
really awkward moment, like Carly, Tori and Cat would have seen Spencer jump
back, but they seem oblivious to the awkwardness. Well, I guess Carly kind of
feels it.
Trina’s asking for help? Wow. And
she’s sort of being nice about it too.
Trina and Carly should really
team up to come up with nasty ways to seduce the boys since they’re so
determined to get what they want. Carly is being such a sneaky little rat. Not
to say I don’t love it, but I love Cabbie more.
Gibby and Freddie teasing Spencer
is classic. It’s so funny. But I can’t help but feel bad for Gibby because
Carly is such a gank.
Apparently Luke’s isn’t such a
bad place. It sounds pretty classy from the description.
I’ll be honest, the mega-watt
smile thing is getting repetitive. Try to find another way to describe their
flirting smiles.
Jade is so distracted with her
play.
I’d love to hear Gibby sing. Just
saying.
If I could make Sam Puckett my
idol, I definitely would. Just her personality and her “I don’t take any shit”
attitude. Too bad she’s a fictional character.
I LOVE L.A. BOYZ! The song…I’ve
never met a boy from L.A. All the guys I meet from California are like 45 years
old or older.
Andre definitely should have turned
his head when Tori went to kiss his cheek. Everyone knows they want each other.
Hell, even they know it. What’s the waiting for?
Oops. Spencer just kissed Trina.
Bet he’ll regret that one soon enough.
Puking in her cream soda lol so
funny. I can just imagine her gagging away.
So, Carly’s referring to Cat as “your
girlfriend” when talking to Robbie. Interesting.
STOP PLAYING IN THE MUD, CARLY!
Man this evil side of you is so unattractive. Do you really think a man is
going to love you when you’re trying to steal him from his lady? Stupid gank.
YES! Finally. It’s about damn
time Tandre got back together! Or sort of back together. I’m hating Tori more
and more as this fic goes on.
Five boyfriend points lost for
Robbie. Why? Because I think he should have taken Cat aside, worked through her
anger and jealousy and made her feel better instead of just trying to brush it
off. I mean, if Robbie is going to be an openly romantic, understanding person
then I have some pretty high expectations for him.
Freddorkly. I like that one.
I kind of wish Sam would have
smacked Carly.
I’m still waiting for Sam to wack
Carly with the buttersock.
This play sounds awesome. Jade is
definitely a good writer. I wish it were a real play.
You can tell Cat is really torn.
On one hand, she wants to trust her boyfriend whole-heartedly, but she is also
feeling very insecure. I don’t blame her, Carly was practically up Robbie’s ass
while they were dancing. She really should mention how uncomfortable it made
her, though. It doesn’t mean she doesn’t trust Robbie. You can trust your
boyfriend and not trust a girl around him, especially if your boyfriend is a
really sweet guy who doesn’t see the worst in people.
I beg to differ, Tori. Carly was
acting like a total gank AND a boyfriend stealer.
I don’t trust this Ian guy. He
seems sneaky.
So Tori and Andre are going to
try their hand at dating. Well, it’s a step in the right direction, right?
Sam just needs to come out with
it. Freddie could probably help her figure out how to knock Carly back into
nice girl land.
Oh shut UP Tori. Why do I hate
the polly prissy pants in this story? Carly and Tori are my least favorite
characters in this story. Probably Carly more than Tori, but that’s beside the
point.
I think Sam and Cat could get
along if they tried. Sam just has to be a tad less intimidating and Cat needs
to be a lot more aggressive. Yeah, they’ll probably never get along. But at
least Cat has Robbie to help keep her calm on the double date.
Robbie just earned his five
boyfriend points back.
Yes! I’ve missed Jade’s
overreacting.
Whoa. What just happened? BECK!
What the hell are you doing?
Bam! Way to go Cat! I LOVE this
Cat!
Okay, so I jumped the gun earlier
assuming that Sam and Cat could never REALLY get along, but let’s admit it.
When you think of Sam and Cat together you think of murder, right? I do! I just
can’t imagine Sam could get along with a girl that peppy and cheery. She’s a
much higher level of happy than Carly.
We’re about to find out what kind
of scumbag this Ian is.
SCUM! I wonder if this means Jade
will apologize?
Ohhhh shit! Is Jade going to get
busted for something?
Nope. I guess not. Thankfully.
Jade is a smart cookie, she’s a strong cookie too. She can handle herself.
A nice conversation between Sam
and Cat to round out chapter 11 is perfect.
No rating until the end.