Welcome back to Seabrook, where belonging is everything. We're a strong, united and tight-knit community. And that's a good thing 'cause it wasn't always this way. There was a time when we had to protect ourselves. Legend has it that when the first settlers came to Seabrook, they found wild beasts with sharp claws lurking in the forest and among themselves people wielding strange magic.

Which sparked an epic battle. Seabrook settlers bravely fought off the monstrous attack and quickly trialed the strange people hiding among them. In the end settlers discovered a powerful energy source. Realizing they discovered a precious resource, they safeguarded it from the beasts and magic wielding imposters .

They weren't going to let anyone steal their treasure. So they hid it. And the town prospered and grew rich by harnessing the precious energy source. Seabrook benefited greatly as it grew strong, happy, and unified. The beasts and strange imposters were a distant memory. 

Seabrook forgot monsters and strange imposters could be real. Until clearly, they were. A little lime soda mixed with a dash of industrial strength Seabrook energy... And boom! Zombies were created. In a lot of ways, Seabrook's moved on since then. But it's hard to bury your past.

My name is (y/n) Rist and like every other teenager is Seabrook I go to Seabrook High School, the proud home of the mighty Shrimp. And right now I'm here at cheer camp, but don't go mistaking me for a cheerleader! I'm the manger and improve medic, meaning I'm Bucky's glorified babysitter and Cheer mom of the whole squad. 

"You've all heard the stories of bloodthirsty monsters who roam these woods, feasting on innocent cheerleaders and the the Mysterious figures who kidnap them before sacrificing to their ancient Gods over a giant fire!" Bucky warns. I roll my eyes but hold in my groan, that's not how the stories went and he knows it.

"Boo!" The trio of 'Aceys' Scream from behind the group of cheerleaders. "Well, those stories are just silly make believe. But you'd better believe we're gonna break you down and build you back up into peppy little cheer machines like..." Bucky trails off with his signature machine factory smile.

"Lacey! Stacey! And our most recent Acey, JC!" He listed as each Acey ran forward. "His name is Kevin Bucky," I scoff, Keven nod his eagerly but Bucky isn't having it. I watch Kevin's face deflate before sinking in panic. "...Right. We changed my name to JC, which I love by the way." Kevin covers, I roll my eyes once again and cross my arms. 

"Love live the Aceys!" Bucky quickly smiles, "You three lead the veterans, you're the A-team. Addison, Bree, you take the newbies. You're the, uh, you're the Z-team." Bucky directs. "Bucky you can't divide them like that. Besides the newer recruits will learn faster if they have senior members to guide them," I advise. 

Bucky takes one glance at me but I quickly moves back to the team, "Zombies, this is obviously your first cheer camp. Now, I'm not anti-change, I'm just pro keeping things the way they are, because you don't mess with success." He excuses, "All the more reason to pair them up with veterans." I drawl.

"This week, the veterans and the newbies will compete for the Cheer Camp Cup to see who is more cheertastic! That's why, (y/n), they are being divided." Bucky chirps with a slight sneer to my name. I scoff, "I saw that giant water gun Bucky, You can't fool me. You better not be planning to use it or so help me..." I whisper harshly over to him. 

Bucky kept on his plastic smile but his eyes gave away the fear he had under the weight of my words. "The veterans have always won the Cheer Camp Cup, right Aceys?" He questions quickly, "Right!" The cheer in response.

"We'll see about that." Addison challenges, I smile at Bucky's younger cousin. She's been far more outgoing sense she took her wig off, and not to be bias but her natural white hair is far more pretty than the blond she used to cover it up. "To the cheer course!" Bucky calls through his megaphone. 

"(y/n) be on stand by, you know just in case someone gets...hurt." He chirps with a darker undertone. "Bucky if you hurt anyone I'm going to hurt you," I glare, "Dully noted," He squeaks before scurrying off.

"Watch and learn, snowball." Lacy smirks, I scoff. "At least she doesn't look like a machine made Barbie." I mutter. Addison shot me a grateful look before following after them. I watch as each person follows after them, I only follow after the last person leaves the patio.

"We're back here on the scene and everyone's together. With zombies on the team It's better than ever, Better than ever "  Addison sings from her cheer group.

"Those moves won't, get the gold." Bucky scoffs from beside me, I elbow his side causing him to yelp and hold his side away from me. "Green hair is so whatever" The Aceys sing, I turn my head and shot them a glare. I silently questioning them if they want to be pushed as well.

"Well, you'll never break the mold. 'Cause we're better, than ever, Better than ever" The Aceys sing with Bucky as they take their turn on the stage. I smile as I follow the team further down the course. I shake my feet as the grass grows slightly greener every place I take a step.

The next day I follow them as we make out way to the lake, I watch carefully as the cheer team uses buried yoga balls as launch pads. "Hey, we got this, Teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this." The teams sings as the veteran team successfully clears the beach course.

"Hey, we got this Teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this" They continue to sing as the Z-team starts. I sneer as I see a Zombie get blown through the air by a get of water. Snapping my head to the left I catch Bucky red handed. I grab him back the back of his caller and pull him away from his water gun.

After the beach we took a day off to get some free time and relax a little, I watch Addison write another letter to her boyfriend as I wrap a Zombie's ankle. "I wish that I could call, I hope you get my letters. Hope I get asked to Prawn And be better than ever" She sang before slipping her letter into the slot of the mailbox.

But I knew her letter wasn't going to be sent. I rush down to mail room in hope to be able to save this one but I'm too late as I watch the Acey's shred it. "Oh Addison, my love's, gargargaza forever." Lacy sings as she put it through the shredder. 

"We pull the strings" Stacy chirps, "We run the show" Kevin, or 'JC', adds. I cross my arms and glare at the three of them from the door way. "'Cause we're better than ever, Better than ever" All three sing stiffly as they all realize they've been caught red handed.

I watch the team as we start yet another day. "Hey, we got this teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this." The cheer team sings as I watch them pass a pair of pom-poms up the line of their team. I growl in agitation as Lacy shoves a pair of paper made pom-poms in Addison's hand, I stomp over and take them gently only to realize their made up of the letters they sheared earlier. 

I huff and role up my sleeves before turning their direction, Addison places a hand on my shoulder and shook her head gently. I let out a long sigh and shoot them one last glare before letting it go.

"Hey, We got this Teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this" The Aceys sings as Bucky exits his tent only to be handed a glass of pink lemonade. I glare heatedly as I watch him lounge himself in a beach chair and take hiccupped sips of his drink. I stop over to him and jerk the drink from his hand before dragging him out of his chair, He squeals as I pull him all the back to his captain duties.

Last day, last day. Or so I keep telling myself. "The last day of Cheer Camp, and our final challenge!" Bucky announces as he dramatically gesturers to the course behind us. "Zombies, your unique squad would have to crush the course record to win. So not happening." Bucky calls before blowing his whistle for the A team to go first. I roll my eyes for what feels like the zillionth time this week alone. 

"Yeah, we are different, Bucky, but that's what makes us stronger." Addison calls, I smile at her from my place beside Bucky as her squad agrees with her. I watch in amusement as Bonzo pulls her off the ground and onto his shoulders, "Way stronger!" The group cheers.

Bucky rolls his eyes before walking to the first portion of the course. He blows his whistle and the A team starts their routine. I watch the team preform cheers and stunts before Bucky is blowing the whistle and turning doors open up the rest of the course.

I wait to follow the A team from behind the wall to watch the Z team preform. As soon they were permitted to climb up the rock wall, that was previously turning doors, I walk to the side to see the A team bouncing on the ropes of the mud pit. "BE CAREFUL!" I call as I hear both teams chanting 'We got this'.

It seems though, the A team isn't as talented as they make themselves out to be. It wasn't long before one by one they start to fall into the mud pit. I make a quick check over to Z team to see them safely coming down the zip line. "Hey, we got this teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this." They sing from the zip lines

"Help me!" Lacy calls, I let her struggle a moment longer before I reach over to the edge of the mud pit to help her out. One by one I help the mud covered A team out of the pit as the Z team successfully made it over to the final platform. I manage to get the A team out of the mud quick enough for me to watch the Z team build their pyramid. "Hey, we got this teaming up to make progress. Change the rules, you can't stop this. Together we rise, you know we got this" They sing as they build their pyramid.

"Together we rise, you know we got this" Addison finishes before she rings the bell. I watch them with a smile and Addison waves to from the top of the human tower, however I'm pulled away from her when I feel something poking my foot. Lifting it I watch a Bay sprout from under me, I mutter violent words as pluck it from the grass and shove it my pocket.

I move back over to Bucky to see him groan in defeat, I smirk over at him smugly. "Z TEAM WINS!" I call out to them, I smile brightly as I watch them cheer. "Aceys! Disappointing!" Bucky scolds like a disappointed father, I cross my arms and roll my eyes at him. "You can't be scared to get those jazz hands dirty!" He carries on with a sigh.

I clear my throat and Bucky looks over to me, I tilt my head over to the Z team motioning for him to give them the trophy. He stalls for a second, but a second is long enough for my to snatch the trophy from his and hand it over to Addison with a wink. "The cheer camp cup is yours," Bucky mumbles, as Addison and her team jump in excitement. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now let's make this victory about me." Bucky snips before taking back from their hands.

"I've decided to be school president this year. Now technically, there's an election, but come on." He smirks smugly, I tilt my head back and let out a quite groan. "Which means we'll need a new cheer captain while I rule the school. Who's worthy to lead?" He continues, "What do you mean? ME! ME! ME!" The Aceys started bickering. "NOW HOLD ON!" I call, "Both Bucky and I have to agree on the new team captain. And I for one would like to see Addison have the spot," I declare sternly. "Ah yeah, I forgot about that rule." Bucky sighs. 

"I think so too!" Bree agrees, I gesture to Bree with a satisfied smile. "See I'm not the only one," I smirk, my smirk only widens as half the squad starts to cheer her name. "Come on (y/n)! You know I always thought you were super cool from the start! I was just jealous of you." Lacey whispers. I shot her a pointed look and she's quick to seal her lips shut.

"Come kids, let get cleaned up and start packing we're going home tomorrow!" I call to the crowd. There are murmured discussions as they follow my orders but just as Addison passed me she smiled. "Thanks for the vote (y/n)," She grins, "Don't mention it, anyone is better than your cousin but I'd prefer it be you. You won't give me as much of a work load." I joke with a smile before heading in.