Chapter 7: Pageant Preparations
Buster went right to work on the beauty pageant. He decided that he'd have a total of 15 contestants, three judges, and the pageant would six parts: intro, evening gowns, swimsuits, personality, talent, and finally the crowning.
He, Ms. Crawly, and Stacy worked on the flyer. He had told Stacy to assist Ms. Crawly so they'd catch any mistakes that were made. By they were down the flyer looked like this:
Miss Animalia Beauty Pageant
Buster Moon will be hosting a beauty pageant at Moon Theater.
The contestant must be between the ages of 16-55.
The pageant will be held May 25th
If you're interested come to Moon Theater to fill out an application.
Applications will be available March 12-18, and March 19 applicants will be picked.
Located at 551 Echo Drive
The winner will be crowned Miss Animalia and be rewarded with a trophy and a check for $1,000
After the flyers were made, Eddie and Stacy plastered them all over the city. When March 12 almost all the women in Animalia showed up at Moon Theater. On the applications it asked their names, age, hobbies, and occupations.
Buster saw some familiar faces while he passed out the applications. "You want to be in the pageant Rosita?" asked Buster, handing Rosita an application. "Yeah, I've never been in a pageant before, and it'll be fun." said Rosita.
Along with Rosita, Ash, Meena and evehn Ms. Crawly took an applications. "Just want to show everyone I still got it." Ms. Crawly explained to those who looked at her with wide eyes. Mike walked into the theater with Cindy.
"Hey, Mike." said Buster. "Hey, Moon. You think you could spare an application for Nancy here?" asked Mike. "Sure, here you go." said Buster, giving her one. While they filled out the application, Missy came into the theater.
"Buster?" she asked. "Oh, hey sis. What's up?" asked Buster. "Well, I was just wondering if maybe, you know..." Missy stuttered. "Do you want to be in the pageant?" asked Buster. "Well, I'd like to." Missy answered.
"Then here." said Buster, handing her an application. "But Buster, are you sure it's okay if I'm in the pageant. I mean you're my brother, I don't want animals to think you're playing favorites." said Missy.
"That is a point." said Buster, he thought about it for a moment, then looked at the other contestants. "Hey, ladies." he said. The contestants looked at him. "You wouldn't mind if Missy's in the pageant would you?" asked Buster.
They looked at each other, and spoke. "Of course not." said Rosita. "It's a beauty pageant, everyone woman who wants to be in it should have the opportunity." said Nancy. They knew that Buster was honest, and wouldn't rig the contest to let his sister win.
"Thank you." said Missy, gratefully, and she took an application. As she filled it out, she talked to the others. "So is he still overdoing the coffee?" she asked. "Yeah, he's drinking at least two coffees a day." said Meena.
"That brother of mine." said Missy, rolling her eyes. "Speaking of your brother, it turns out Stacy has a crush on him." said Ash. "Stacy, the new front of house?" asked Missy. Ms. Crawly, Rosita, Ash, and Meena nodded.
Missy put her paw over her mouth to contain her laughter, the she spoke. "I can't believe it, my brother hasn't dated since high school." "Yeah, but unfortunately Stacy seems a bit too shy to tell him." said Ash, looking on stage.
Missy looked at what Ash was looking at. On stage Stacy was looking out from the curtain, watching Buster. "She looks like she could use some friends." said Nancy. "Yeah, and that's what we're going to do. You guys want to help?" asked Rosita to Nancy and Missy.
"Sure why not?" asked Nancy. "Of course I'll help." answered Missy.
The next morning, Buster got up early to see about finding some judges. He got on his bike, and peddled down the street. His first stop was Nana Noodleman's mansion. "So I was wondering if you'd be interested in being a judge for the upcoming pageant." said Buster to Nana.
"A judge?" asked Nana, as she took a sip of her tea. "Yeah, I mean a woman of your stature, would probably make a great judge." said Buster. Nana was quiet for a moment, then she spoke. "You have yourself a deal, Mr. Moon." said Nana.
"Thank you, Nana. Opening night's on May 25th." said Buster, and he left. The other two judges he picked was a crocodile named Al Crocs, and a zebra named David Stevens. Before heading back to the theater, he stopped for a cappuccino.
"Here you are, Mr. Moon one grande cappuccino." said the worker, handing Buster a large coffee cup. "Thank you." said Buster, and he paid him. "Here's your hot chocolate and strawberry muffin, miss." said another worker.
"Thanks." said the customer. Buster recognized the voice, and saw Stacy. "Stacy." he said. Stacy looked at Buster and blushed lightly. "Mr. Moon, hi." said Stacy. "Getting breakfast to go?" asked Buster, walking over to her.
"Yeah, I was just on my way to work." said Stacy. "So was I, so let's go." said Buster, and the two walked out together. As the two walked, Stacy tried to think of something to say, when she finally spoke.
"So how are preparations for the pageant going?" "It's going great, I found three judges, give out more applications, and figure out who's gonna be in it." Buster explained, as he sipped his coffee.
"I bet it's going to be great. Wish I could be in it." said Stacy. Buster's eyes lit up. "Hey, why don't you fill out an application?" he asked. "Me, but I haven't been in Animalia that long. And I've never been in a pageant before." said Stacy.
"Come on, Stace. What've you got to lose, and besides you'll get to know more animals." said Buster. When the two got to the theater, Stacy thought about filling out an application.
"Well, it can just be for laughs, I mean hundreds of women are filling out applications, what're the chances I'd get pick?" she said to herself. So she filled one out, and gave it to Buster.
That's chapter 7, plz review