The Star of my Heart

Story by: Phoenix710&Merigirl

Summary: In this chapter, Speedy wakes up early, and makes Polly her favorite breakfast, a cheese omelet with hashbrowns and sausages, some orange juice, and he completes it with a rose. After that, they go out in disguise, to keep Vi's guards from knowing their identities, since they're supposed to be sick. Will they be able to keep Vi's soldiers in the dark as to what's up? Let's find out.

Disclaimer: Neither Merigirl nor I claim any rights whatsoever to Samurai Pizza Cats, or any of the associated characters or locations. Samurai Pizza Cats, and all characters and locations associated with the series, are registered trademarks of Saban.

Chapter Ten: A Special Breakfast for A Special Lady

The next day, Speedy woke up super-early and quietly made his way out of bed before Polly could wake up. Quickly, he raced down the stairs, and made his way into the restaurant to go over last minute details of the party before Polly woke up. Francine, Guido, Good Bird, Carla, and Lucille all were assembled in the main room. "Hey, guys!"
"Hey, where's the birthday girl?" Guido asked.
"She's not up yet. Her birthday entitles her with the right to sleep as late as she wants, and to have breakfast served to her in bed! Excuse me, please!" He ran into the kitchen to get started. As he broke the eggs, he was talking to them at the same time. "Now, remember, guys…I'll be taking her out in the morning. We'll be doing a whole lot of things, whatever she wants to do! However, I've got a special lunch planned for upstairs in our bedroom later this afternoon, so do all your party planning in the morning, deep six it until we get upstairs, then resume."
"OK.", replied Francine.
"Sure thing.", replied Good Bird.
"After that, I'll take her out for a walk, so that's when you set up for the party. I'll bring her back exactly at 8! OK?"
"Ok!", said Lucille.
"Great!", Carla chimed in.
"Oh…but one problem," Guido said suddenly.
"What?"
"Princess Vi…"
"Princess Vi!!", They all said angrily.
"She thinks we're all sick! How am I gonna get Polly out of the Pizza Place, we're not even supposed to be out of bed- shut up, Guido!" He said suddenly, pointing to Guido, after he saw the smirk on his face. "Also, we don't have any work to do at all today- Can it, Francine!" Francine put up her hands and walked to the side. "Hmm…what can we do? I don't wanna let Polly down, but I don't wanna get caught either."
"Maybe if you go out without your uniforms today, Princess Vi's guards might not recognize you! You rarely go out without them!"
"Hey, that's so crazy it just might work! Thanks, Francine!"
"You're welcome." Speedy finished cooking and arranged the eggs (with little bits of cheese- just the way Polly liked them) and sausage, and put the hash browns right in the middle of the plate. He poured some orange juice, took a rose from a nearby vase and laid it on the plate. He carried the tray upstairs, where Polly was just starting to stir. He carefully set the tray down in front of her as she sat up. "Happy Birthday, Pollyanna!" He sang out, using her school nickname. Polly sat up and smiled.
"Oh, breakfast! Thank you, Speedy! It looks great!" She reached up and kissed him.
"You're welcome. A special day for an extra special lady, that's what I say! Let's dig in!" He sat on the edge of the bed with his own breakfast tray. After saying Grace, they both dug in. When they were done, Polly wiped her mouth and grinned.
"Thanks, Speedy, that was delicious! "
"You're welcome. Ya know, I was talking to Francine.."
"Yeah?"
"Well, she STILL doesn't remember what today is..I swear…sometimes she's as dumb as a box of cat hair…but anyway, she suggested that since none of us wanna go to that party and we're all supposed to be sick, that you and I should wear different clothes when we go out today. You know, so the Guards don't recognize us and we don't get in trouble!"
"OK." Polly got out of bed. "What should I wear?"
"How about that green and red kimono you wore when you went to charm school that time?" Speedy suggested.
"That one?"
"Yeah..I think it's one of the prettiest things you've ever worn." Speedy confessed, looking down. "I like how you looked in it." Polly blushed and winked at Speedy.
"OK, I'll wear that one!" She searched through her closet for it.
"So, what do you want to do first today? It's your day, and the sky's the limit."
"Let's go for a walk through the Botanical Gardens first, and then go for a swim in the pond!"
"Anything for you, Kitten!"
A little while later, Polly, in her green and red kimono and Speedy, in a nice white suit, and both without their helmets, made their way down the stairs. Guido whistled when he saw them.
"Wow…looking good you two! Anything special today?"
"Finally," Polly thought. "Yeah, Guido, something VERY SPECIAL is happening today! REMEMBER?!"
Guido tried to think. "Well…we DO have a day off today..don't see why you had to get dressed up for it…thought you said you WEREN'T going to the Princess's party!"
Speedy and Polly both groaned. "JUST FORGET IT!!" Polly said angrily, as she and Speedy stormed off, but Speedy turned toward Guido and gave him a wink.
"I do have to admit, I have always admired the closeness between you three," Lucille said, coming over to Guido.
"Yeah," Guido said. "I mean, we fight a lot, but I love both of them to death. They're like my brother and sister. If anything happened, I'd miss them."

Next Chapter: Speedy takes Polly out for a day of fun, while using their stealth skills to dodge guards as needed. Meanwhile, the others finish getting ready for Polly's surprise party, until Speedy brings Polly back for lunch. Join us next time for Chapter Eleven: The Fun is only just Beginning.