The Wedding of Guido and Lucille

Story by: Phoenix710

Summary: Guido and Lucille are about to tie the knot, and their friends are all ready to throw them a party. Of course, The Big Cheese decides to stick his two cents where it doesn't belong. He creates a diversion by sending a team of Ninja Crows to the Little Tokyo Museum, with orders to steal the priceless gem collection housed there, including the Star of the Heavens, a huge, blue diamond. While the Pizza Cats and Good Bird are busy taking down the Ninja Crows at the museum, more Ninja Crows ambush Lucille while she's out shopping, and take her captive. Francine gets Cheese's note in the mail, and shows it to the Cats when they get back. Will they be able to save Lucille in time? Let's find out.

Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights to Samurai Pizza Cats, or to any of the characters associated with the series. Samurai Pizza Cats, and all associated characters, are registered trademarks of Saban. The song that Polly sings here, 'I Am', is performed by the popular Japanese pop singer Hitomi, and is from the soundtrack of the anime series Inuyasha, and the song that Speedy performs, 'Change The World', is also from Inuyasha, and is performed by V6. The song Guido sings for Lucille, 'You'll Be In My Heart', is performed by Phil Collins, and the song Lucille does for Guido, 'The Journey Home', is performed by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, and is from the soundtrack of the Playstation 2 game Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

Chapter One: Another Day in Little Tokyo

As the sun rose up, and it's bright, warming rays signalled the start of a brand new day, the residents of Little Tokyo woke up, and set about their usual morning routines. At the Pizza Cats' Restaurant, Speedy sat up slowly, stretched out, and then he began rubbing Polly's shoulders. With a soft yawn, she too sat up, and, after rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, she hugged Speedy, and said, "Good morning, Speedy. Sleep well last night?" He smiled at her, and replied, "Of course…I had you by my side, and I know that we'll always be together, my lovely Pollyanna." Polly kissed Speedy's lips gently, before the two of them headed in to take a shower, and slid on their uniforms. Once they'd gotten dressed, and Polly was finished combing her hair and fur, the two of them headed downstairs for breakfast.

Guido had just stepped out of his shower, and he crossed the room, to check his calendar. The day he'd circled in red, February 14th, Valentine's Day, was only a week away. He'd chosen that day for two very special reasons. It was Valentine's Day, and, also, the birthday of the one he loved most, Lucille. The pretty brown-eyed girl was sweet, gentle, and, although she had a habit of firing off missiles whenever she got excited, upset, or sad, she was also kind, generous, and fun to be with. He had proposed to her on Speedy and Polly's first anniversary, after they'd rescued Princess Vi and her ship from Cheese's plot. Lucille had been overjoyed, to the point where she'd fired her missiles off twice, providing a quick fireworks display. Anyone that insulted her about her missiles, or upset her period, Guido wouldn't hesitate to put them in their place. He loved her, and he wouldn't allow anything to stand in the way of them being together. He finished adjusting his armor, and then walked downstairs, meeting Lucille on the way. He said, "Wow…you look lovely today, Lucille!" She smiled, and replied, "Thank you, Guido. You look quite handsome yourself." He pulled her close, and said, "I love you, Lucille." She kissed him, and replied, "I love you too, Guido." They smelled bacon cooking, obviously Speedy dishing up breakfast for himself and Polly, so they headed downstairs to join their friends.

Good Bird came in a few minutes later, along with Carla. Francine joined them at the table, and they all began talking about their plans for the day, various topics in the news, and whatever else came to mind. Carla asked, "So, how's the lovely bride-to-be doing this morning?" Lucille blushed, and replied, "I'm fine, thank you for asking. How are you and Good Bird doing?" Carla replied, "We're just fine…in fact, since we've got the day off today, Birdie's taking me out to the Botanical Gardens, and then we'll be going to lunch at that place Speedy and Polly told us about, the Seaside Steakhouse." Speedy said, "Hmm..I've got an idea…why don't we all go out and enjoy ourselves today!" Polly threw her arms around Speedy, and said, "Speedy…you're so wonderful…I love you so much!" He replied, "I love you too, Polly…and I always will." Once they finished breakfast, and cleaned up, Polly went up to the karaoke machine, and said, "I'd like to sing a song for everyone here, and it's one of my favorites. The song's called 'I Am', by Hitomi. Polly cued up the song, and started singing, letting her voice fill the room.

'Let's search for and gather the shards of dreams

Even if we're sad, we can probably still find them now,

changing the shape of the brightly turning tomorrow.

Even if we're sad, let's feel the sure present.

It's simpler than it looks, but I can't tell it all.

I'm always putting what I want to say away in my pocket.

I can't say things with childlike plainness now.

It's said that time settles all, but without understanding--

I believe in you 24 hours a day

I stare wide-eyed, even at common words

Time is always laughing on its swift feet

Let's find a present we want to look for more than memories.

If we don't move, we can't start. If we worry, we can't stop.

I don't want to be coddled by dreams of this world's limits.

A maiden's cheeky wish is left behind as it is.

Love is everything. Our era starts from here.

Like a bird cutting through the sky,

the image dancing in the great sky begins to move

Let's walk -- the road goes on for long, but

it'll shine like a diamond before we know it.

I believe in you 24 hours a day

I stare wide-eyed, even at common words

Time is always laughing on its swift feet

Let's find a present we want to look for more than memories.

Let's search for and gather the shards of dreams

Even if we're sad, we can probably still find them now,

changing the shape of the brightly turning tomorrow.

Even if we're sad, let's feel the sure present.'

When Polly finished, her friends began clapping and cheering, especially Speedy. He walked up and hugged her, and she then handed him the microphone. He said, "Thank you, Polly. This next song is dedicated to my lovely wife, Polly Esther Cerviche, and to my two wonderful soon-to-be married friends, Guido Anchovy, and Lucille Omitsu. The song is called 'Change The World', by V6. Speedy cued it up, and started singing.

'I want to change the world,

Keep on holding on your desire,

You will get a shining love,

That you can reach alone

If you go on to get your goal,

It's wonderland.

I felt so worried when I spent all the time

thinking of the future of us

'Cause I know, there's nothing

That I really want to know.

And then I met you, so I could feel,

What you should know:

I've finally found your love,

And now I'm really feeling all right,

'Cause the nightmare has gone,

This is the way to love you.

I want to change the world,

Walk again never miss the way,

Don't be afraid I'm with you,

And we can fly away,

If you can stay with me forever,

Change my mind,

Won't get lost if your passion's true,

I'm gonna fly with you again,

So you can spread your wings,

And you will fly with me away,

It's wonderland.

We gotta swim against the tide and the flow

Till the day when we'll get your goal

You will see that your desire

Will be granted again

This is the feeling you'll understand

The troubled life...

It won't be too bad to face

And any problem you will see

Will not to be too hard

If I can walk beside you.

I want to change the world

Walk again, fight against the wind

Don't be afraid to be true

'Cause now you have to bring

The power of your smile on your face.

Change my mind

Keep on holding on your desire

You will get a shining love

That you can reach alone

If you go on to get your goal

It's wonderland.

I want to change the world,

Walk again never miss the way,

Don't be afraid I'm with you,

And we can fly away,

If you can stay with me forever,

Change my mind,

Won't get lost if your passion's true,

I'm gonna fly with you again,

So you can spread your wings,

And you will fly with me away,

It's wonderland.'

When Speedy was finished singing, everyone cheered for him as well, and Guido took the stage. He said, "Lucille, I'd like to dedicate this song to you. It's called 'You'll Be In My Heart', by Phil Collins.

'Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand Hold it tight

I will protect you
from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small,
you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always

Why can't they understand
the way we feel
They just don't trust
what they can't explain
I know we're different but,
deep inside us
We're not that different at all

And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,
to have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know

When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on,
Now and forever more

Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart, always
Always.'

Guido received a standing ovation, and Lucille rushed up and kissed him. She took the stage, and said, "Thank you so much, Guido. I'd like to dedicate this song, 'The Journey Home', by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, to my wonderful Fiance, Guido." Lucille keyed in the song she wanted, and began to let her voice flow.

'My journey begins…

starts from within…

things that I need to know.

The song of a bird…

echoed in words…

flying…for the need to fly.

Thoughts endless in flight…

day turns to night…

questions you ask your soul…

Which way do I go?

How fast is too slow?

The journey has its time within us.

If a man can fly over an ocean…

and no mountains can get in his way…

will he fly on forever,

searching for something to believe?

From above I can see the heavens

Down below I see, the storm rages on…

And somewhere in the answer,

There is a hope to carry on.

When I finally return

Things that I learn

Carry me back to home

The thoughts that I feed

Planting a seed

With time will begin to grow

The more that I try

The more that I fly

The answer in itself…will be there…

Oooohhh…'

When Lucille shut off the karaoke machine, everyone cheered for her, and Guido hugged her. After they finished cleaning up breakfast, they all got set to head out. They had no idea, however, that Cheese was about to put another one of his evil schemes into action.

Prisoner's Island…

The Big Cheese and Jerry Atrick were sitting on the sand, and Jerry was trying VERY hard to keep his mouth shut, since Cheese had been blowing up at even the slightest provocation. A coconut had fallen on his head earlier that morning, and he'd gone off on a five-minute rant, before blowing up. Cheese said, "Jerry, we really need a plan to get rid of those pesky Pizza Cats, and finally allow me to assume my rightful position as Emperor of Little Tokyo…ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION TO ME, OR ARE YOU READING THE COMICS SECTION OF THE PAPER?!!" Cheese started going red in the face, until Jerry said, "Oh…sorry Cheesy…I was just reading this article here about the new jewel exhibit at the Little Tokyo Imperial Museum. The collection of jewels is said to be worth at least two hundred billion yen, and the showcase piece is the huge, pure blue diamond called 'The Star of the Heavens.' If we can steal those gems, we'll have enough money to create all the giant robots we want, and we can even BUY Little Tokyo." Cheese smiled, and said, "Well…Jerry, I feel a lot better now…thanks. How are we going to keep the Pizza Cats from foiling our plans, though?" Jerry replied, "I'm way ahead of you, Cheesy. It says here, that in one week, that dimwit girl Lucille, is set to marry that Cassanova cat, Guido." Cheese snickered, and said, "Haha…either he's got good insurance, or he enjoys being blown up by missiles." Jerry replied, "I have an idea…we can send a squad of Ninja Crows to the museum, and have them draw the attention of the Pizza Cats, and the traitor Good Bird, and then we have another bunch kidnap Lucille. If Romeo wants his Juliet back, then he and his friends will agree to leave Little Tokyo to us." Cheese smiled, and said, "Ahh…what a lovely plan. With those jewels, I can buy anything I want…luxury yachts, cars, my own plane…" Jerry muttered, "Not to mention a therapist, and some breath mints…" Cheese heard him however, and screamed, "ARE YOU SAYING I NEED THERAPY, AND THAT I'VE GOT BAD BREATH?!!! ARRRRGGGHHH!!!" Jerry began frantically waving his hands in front of him, and said, "I-I'm sorry, Cheesy…I-I didn't mean it…I-It slipped!!!" Cheese screamed, "IT SLIPPED!!! WELL…SO DID THIS!!! AAAGGGHHH!!!" He went off, and Jerry got blasted into the water. Cheese said, "Soon, I'll have Little Tokyo eating out of my hand…by the way, where is my hand?" He then fell into a blackened dust pile. After he collected himself, he and Jerry began ironing out the details of their plan.

Little Tokyo…

At the Seaside Steakhouse, Speedy, Guido, Good Bird, Polly, Lucille, and Carla, were enjoying the 'All-You-Can-Eat' lunch special. Speedy said, "Ahhh..this is the life…no giant robots, no dumb Ninja Crows, no Big Cheese, and the best friends a cat could ask for, not to mention the most beautiful female cat in Little Tokyo at my side." Looking over at Polly, he saw her smile. They went back to their meals, totally unaware that Cheese was about to strike again.

Next Chapter: The Pizza Cats, Lucille, Good Bird, and Carla, go out to see a movie together, while, in the meantime, Cheese begins his plans to send his Ninja Crows into the city. Francine gets the call from Al Dente about the Ninja Crows at the museum, and the Cats and Good Bird head out to stop them. Lucille, meanwhile, gets kidnapped by another bunch, and they drop the note at the Pizza Cats' Restaurant. Join us next time for Chapter Two: Lucille in Danger!