The star of my Heart

Story by: Phoenix710&Merigirl

Summary: In this chapter, Speedy takes Polly out for her birthday, while donning disguises to keep Princess Vi's guards from finding them out. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew at the Pizza Cats' Restaurant makes the final adjustments to their plans. Can Speedy and Polly keep Vi's guards in the dark, and will the others have their stuff ready before Speedy brings Polly back for lunch? Let's find out!

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

Chapter Eleven: The fun is just beginning

Once Speedy and Polly had made their way onto the streets of Little Tokyo, they began taking back-alley routes to get to the Botanical Gardens. Being Samurai, they were highly skilled at stealth, so they had little trouble evading the few guards that they saw on their way to their destination. Once they arrived, Speedy took Polly's hand in his, and led her inside. She happily went from flower to flower, looking each one over as she went. There were morning glories, moonflowers, sunflowers, roses, violets, tulips, Cherry Blossom trees, which, in Japan, are called Sakura trees, and every other flower imaginable. Speaking so that only Speedy could hear her, Polly said, "Speedy…this is so lovely. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my birthday!" He put his arm around her, and replied, "Yeah, it really is pretty, Polly. But you're even more beautiful." She blushed the same scarlet red as her hair, then kissed him deeply. Once they finished walking through the Botanical Gardens, Speedy led Polly through some more back alleyways. They were just about halfway to Little Tokyo Park, when they heard a scream. Rushing to investigate, they saw two thugs cornering a young mother and her infant daughter. Speedy and Polly recognized them immediately; they were two of the same thugs that had made the mistake of attacking Polly years ago, on the day she'd met Speedy. Polly was itching for some payback, and she'd be darned if she was going to let these bullies have their way. Speedy called out, "Hey, Dumb and Dumber, don't you have anything else to do, besides picking on people that can't fight back?" The leader turned around, and looked straight at Speedy. Without his helmet and armor, the thug didn't recognize the master swordsman, or he would've run away in fear. Polly said, "You know, you think you're a real tough guy, picking on a young lady, especially when she's got a little girl with her. You make me sick!" The second thug rushed Polly, but she used the walls of the alley as a springboard, and came down with a devastating two-heeled drop kick. Speedy caught his opponent's wrist as he tried punching him, then tossed him over his shoulder, and into a trash can. Polly threw her opponent into a second trash can, and then she tied them up with some nearby rope. The young mother who they'd just saved said, "Oh gods…thank you so much! I don't know how I could possibly repay you!" Polly said, "Think nothing of it. We'd do the same for anyone that was in danger." The mother asked, "Who are you two?" Speedy said, "Just a couple of guardian angels passing by." Speedy and Polly then shook hands with the mother, then went on their way. They made it to the park, headed into the bathrooms, and changed into their swimsuits. Once they'd changed, Speedy said, "Good lord, Polly…you look beautiful in anything you wear!" She replied, "You're quite the charmer yourself, my charming Samurai." Polly did a triple reverse sommersault into the pond, and Speedy did a cannonball. They spent about three hours swimming laps around the pond, racing each other across, and playing water tag. Once they got out, Speedy and Polly dried off, got their clothes back on, then set off back to the Restaurant.

Back at the restaurant…

Guido made sure his Karaoke machine was working, while Francine wrapped the presents, with Lucille's help. General Catton and Spritz were polishing the place, Meowzma was putting soda into the slush machine, and BatCat was filling the piniata. Good Bird was baking the cake, and Carla was keeping a lookout for Speedy and Polly. Just after everyone had finished stashing their stuff, Carla said, "They're coming!" Francine and the others hid all the evidence of what they'd been doing, and Speedy headed into the kitchen to make Polly's lunch, while she went upstairs to wait.

Next Chapter: Speedy makes Polly a special lunch, then he takes her out for some more fun. While they're out, the others ready the restaurant for her surprise party. Will they have everything ready by the time Speedy and Polly return? Find out next time in Chapter Twelve: Happy Birthday, Polly!