Her name is Cadence, and she's a Bean Scout.

A/N: I enjoy writing about when they're older. Camp Lazlo doesn't belong to me! It belongs to the creative mind of Joe Murray! Rated T just in case.

Walking off the bus, Cadence felt the cool air of the forest.

"Come Cadence, the other campers are waiting." The banana slug said. She walked behind him, clutching her bag. I hope no one finds out I'm a girl. Then she saw a big moose coming out of a large cabin.

"Who is this camper Slinkman?" He said.

"This is Cadence sir, he's a ferret." He said turning his head towards her. She crossed her arms.

"But, Slinkman, it's a she! What is she doing here? This is a boy camp!" the moose said loudly.

"But sir, she's here now. Let's call Acorn Flats maybe they were expecting a new camper."

"I hope you're right Slinkman." The moose said. She followed Slinkman and the moose into his office.

"Hello? Mrs. Doe? Umm, just wondering, were you expecting a new camper today? No? Are you sure? Okay. Thank You." He said and hung up. He sighed and looked back at Cadence who was wearing a pair of black pants and a regular blue t-shirt and a baseball cap and her suitcase in her right hand.

"Mr. Moose. I am not preppy like the girl scouts. I'll blend in perfectly with the boys." She said. So much for hoping no one will find out.

"Alright, let's introduce you to the other campers, Slinkman." He said. Slinkman nodded and lead her outside.

"Attention campers. Meet Mr. Slinkman for a new camper." She heard the intercom say. She saw people coming from their cabins and the lake and dressed in their uniform.

"Scouts, this is our new scout Cadence." Slinkman said.

"Hey." She said. The boys went wide-eyed.

"But, Slinkman! Cadence is a girl! She's infected!" a gray guinea-pig said pointing to her. Everyone started to run around. They still believe in cooties? What are they? Six?

"Mr. Slinkman, which cabin will I be assigned to?" She said tugging on his sleeve. He took out his clip board.

"Looks like you'll be with Edward, Chip and Skip in the Pinto cabin. Let me get you your uniform." He said and went inside his office and brought out a uniform. This beats a skirt any day! He gave her the uniform and walked to the fava cabin. She opened the door and found a bed already made for her.

"Hey, Cadence!" a voice said. She turned around a see a blonde platypus about an inch taller than her, about 13 years old.

"Hey duck face." She replied.

"What are you doing here?"

"This is my assigned cabin."

"No. I mean, why aren't you at Acorn Flats with the Squirrel Scouts?" He asked.

"I have 5 brothers and grown up doing boy stuff and not girl stuff. I'm not about to change and wear a skirt."

"Missy, you've changed the meaning of boy scouts. Now, we're just scouts 'cause of you." He said poking her in the nose. She shooed off his finger.

"Listen duck face. Touch me again and I'll break off your finger." She said angrily.

"I'm a platypus! Not a duck!"

"Whatever, duck face." She smirked.

"My name is Edward you imbecile." He said and crossed his arms with the same annoyed look on his face. She just leaned against her bed with her arms crossed and stared at him.

"What are you staring at?" Edward asked lifting an eyebrow.

"Unless you want to see me naked when I change into my uniform, I recommend you either turn around and close your eyes and stand outside." She said. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.