The Star of My Heart
Co-authored by: Phoenix710&Merigirl
Summary: In this chapter, Princess Vi lays out the demands for her star-naming party, and once she's done, Al Dente eagerly heads over to the Pizza Cats' restaurant, where he stops off to get a cold drink. There, he shows Speedy, Guido, and Francine the invitation to Vi's party, which she has ordered EVERYONE to attend, but Speedy makes it clear that he plans to celebrate Polly's birthday. Let's find out what happens.
Disclaimer: Neither Merigirl nor myself claim any rights to Samurai Pizza Cats. Samurai Pizza Cats is property of Saban.
Chapter Two: Vi's Invitation, and the Cats' Reactions
Princess Vi was making her demands for the star-naming ceremony. She said, "I want bright balloons all strung around, bright blues and greens of course…"
"Of course," Al Dente said, quickly agreeing with everything Vi said.
Vi smiled at his good taste. She then stated, " Along with that, string up streamers and hang them like arches all along the streets! And I want the best eight-piece orchestra to be played for me….in fact, let them play me an original song all about ME! They can play it when I go up on the stage, and they can even introduce me as I present the Star of Violet. Isn't that beautiful?!"
"Oh yes, your Highness just lovely!", replied Al Dente.
"Thought you'd say that. And I want the best meals prepared, five course meals and the best wine for the adults, and punch for the kids….IS ANYONE WRITING THIS DOWN?!?!" One of her Handmaidens grabbed a pencil and paper and scribbled it all down. Vi continued, "As I was saying, have special engraved invitations all made out, pure gold trim on the finest white paper we have! Council members, you are to go and hand deliver these invitations personally to all the people in Little Tokyo! Invite them all! Let them all know! SERVANTS, GET TO WORK ON IT RGHT AWAY!!!"
"Yes, your Highness," they said, quickly standing up.
"Uh, your Highness," Al Dente said. "When are the festivities to be?"
"Hm…let's have it be next Friday night. That way everyone will be able to come and celebrate with me!! Of course when someone gets her very own star, doesn't she deserve to have everyone celebrate with her?"
"Of, course, of course, your Highness!", Al Dente answered.
"And I want my very own cake..it should have a star on it, and say 'The Day of The Star Of Violet,", the Princess said again as the Handmaiden scribbled it all down. "And I want a brand new dress made for me, and I want a huge painting done of my star that is to be displayed right on the stage, and I want…"
A little while later, Al Dente was making his way down the streets of Little Tokyo, thankful to get away from the Princess for a while. He saw the Pizza Place in the distance, and thankfully made his way toward it. He was eager to just sit down and relax his paws, and maybe have some ice cold soda. He opened up the door and went in. Francine and Guido looked up.
"Afternoon, everyone.", he said.
"Afternoon, Al, how are ya doing?", replied Guido.
"Just fine, thank you," Al said, sitting down at a booth. "Kind of tired though, been walking around town all day."
"Can I get ya a soda?", asked Francine.
"That would be nice, thank you." Francine poured him a cold Pepsi, which he drank gratefully. Francine poured him another one.
"Hot out there, Al?
"TERRIBLY hot!"
Guido sat across from him. "So, what brings ya here, Al?"
Just then Speedy came in 'Whoo, hot out there! Hey, Al, how are ya doing?"
"Just fine, Speedy."
Speedy looked around. "Is Polly here?"
"No, she went to make some deliveries over at the North End."
Al smiled. "Yes, how is your wife?"
"Just fine, Al. In fact, that's what I wanted to talk to ya about."
"Oh?"
"Yeah. Her birthday is next week, and we're gonna throw her a surprise party right here in the restaurant, and we'd like to invite ya!"
"Oh, really! Well, thank you!"
"Yeah, yeah, its gonna be great. We're gonna have her favorite kind of pizza. Plus teriaki chicken, the best brand of sushi, even lots of Pepsi. Also, Guido is gonna bring down his karaoke machine, and everyone is gonna get to sing a special song to the birthday girl! I already got mine picked out!"
"He does!", Guido said happily.
"And we're clearing the floor here, and pushing a lot of chairs to the side so that it'll be a big dance floor!" Francine said happily.
"So, ya wanna come?", asked Speedy.
"Love to come! When is it?", Al Dente replied.
"Next Friday night! Polly will really be glad to see ya."
Al went white for a moment. "Uh..did you say Friday night?"
"Yep."
"Uh..THIS Friday night, or NEXT Friday night?"
"Next Friday is her birthday, Al! Why?"
"Uh..well." he took out the Princess's invitation and showed it to them. Speedy opened it up and read it.
"This is a joke, right?" he asked.
"Well, uh.."
"Her OWN star? Is she kiddin'?!", remarked Guido.
"Well…no…Princess Vi has discovered this new star in the sky- the Star Of Violet- she's named it after herself. And she wants the whole town to be there next Friday night for a party in the star's honor!", Al Dente answered.
"You gotta be puttin' me on!", Guido said.
"No one can OWN a star!", said Speedy.
"That's the silliest thing I've ever heard.", remarked Francine
"Well, the Princess has decreed that you must all be there to celebrate.", said Al Dente.
"The ONLY thing I'm celebrating next Friday is my wife's birthday! Speaking of which, as long as you're here, Al, ya can help me out.", replied Speedy.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, when Polly gets back, could you talk to her and try to find out what she might like at a party? Only, this is a surprise, don't make it too obvious."
"OK, I'll do that."
Next Chapter: Al talks to Polly, so that he can help Speedy and the others set up the perfect party for her. See what happens next, in Chapter Three: Plans for Polly's Birthday.
