Chapter 8: Lila on Ice

A/N: I was originally was gonna make a thanksgiving chapter, but i decided on doing character development for other characters that i haven't been focusing on more. This chapter will be focusing on Lila first. Also, just want to this out there. Thanks to the internet (and one person who sent a review in the "Lyra: The symbol of Luna and Sam's love") story, i found out that some of my characters got the same name as "The daughters of sin" characters and i didn't realize that until i think a few days ago and on May 30 (for Lyra). I kinda shock about but at the same time i don't know. Anyway with this out of the way, here's the chapter.

The episode starts at Royal Woods Elementary, where they are hosting a Little Miss Royal Woods Pageant.

An older Cheryl announced the pageant. "Welcome back to the Little Miss Royal Woods Pageant. Up next, we are kicking off the talent portion with Lila Loud and her famous ribbon dance!"

A spotlight shines on Lila as she twirls her ribbon the air. "It's Lila."

She performs the ribbon dance as her family cheers her on.

"Notice how the ribbon never touches the floor?" Linka asks. "Sign of a real pro."

The interview portion.

"How would you define true beauty?" Cheryl asks.

"Like my Mom and a certain someone once told me, true beauty means having big hair and an even bigger heart." Lila replied.

The Crowd were touched by this and said, "Awwwwwww!"

"Yes!" Linka yelled. "Perfect balance of sap and sass."

"Ok, how do you know this junk?" Loretta asked.

"From Dad. He teach me everything there is about this so i can help Lila out."

"Why would you help her for? You know how she could be."

"Dad kinda brided me into doing this. I didn't wanted to do this at first, but it doesn't bother me anymore."

"I still don't get..."

"Shhh!" Linka interrupted. "They're announcing the winner!"

Cheryl is ready to announce the winner "And your next Little Miss Royal Woods is...!" The audience gasps in shock. "You guessed it." The audience gasps again. "Lila!"

"Whaaat?" Lila asks surprised.

Cheryl places the crown on top of Lila's head as the audience cheers.

Backstage, Lila meets up with her family.

"Good job on your performance out there, Lila!" Linka said.

"Thanks, you guys. It was nothing." Lila said.

Lola approaches Lila, hugs her tight, and rubbed her cheek against Lila's. "Awww, look at my baby! She is becoming more and more like her dear ol' Mom!"

"Mom, stop! You're embarrassing me!"

Cheryl comes in with some papers in her hands. "I have some exciting news, sweetie. Next weekend is the Little Miss Royal Woods Ice Skating and you're have been qualified to be in it!"

Lola gasps in shock. "You heard that, honey? You're going to be a ice skating princess!"

"Ice skating...?" Lila whispers, terrified.

The next day at Lola and Winston's house, Luke is seen knocking on the bathroom door. "Lila, hurry up in there! I got to go to the bathroom! What are you even doing in there?"

Lila opens the door with bags under her eyes, messy hair and is looking very tired.

"Whoa! You look terrible."

"Tell me about it." Lila yarns. "I haven't slept at all last night."

"Really? Why?"

"Because i been thinking about the ice skating competition that's coming up all night and i lost my beauty sleep because of it."

"What about ice skating that made you lost sleep over?"

"Because...i don't know how to ice skating or know how skate in general. I tried ice skating before with grandma, grandpa, and aunty Lily and it didn't end well."

"I see. Why didn't you tell Mom about it?"

"And let her down?! Not a chance! I just need to learn how to before the competition come. And i think i know just the person."

Lila went to her room, got her phone off the charger, and calls Linka.

Linka answers the phone. "Hi, Lila. What's up?"

"Linka, i... need your help with something." Lila said.

"What's wrong, Lila?"

"Linka, can you teach me how to ice skate? I don't know how and i don't want to looo... loooo... ooooo..." Lila starts to get nauseous. "You know what i mean."

"Don't worry, Lila. I will help you out with the best i know. Just leave everything to me."

"Thank you, Linka! I knew i can count on you!"

Lila ended the call so she can get ready.

On a frozen lake, Linka ice skating as Lila watch so she can get a better understanding of it. Lila is impress by Linka's performance. "Amazing...!"

Linka approaches Lila and stop near her. "Ok, Lila. It's your turn. Just remember what i show you."

"Ok..."

Lila got on the ice but immediately fell once touching the ice.

"Okay, don't freak out, Lila. You only just started. Let's try again."

Lila got back up and struggle to stay up but end up falling on the ice again.

"Oh, man. This might be awhile."

A few minutes has pass and Lila is still struggling trying to learn how to ice skate. Loretta is sitting on a tree stump bored from watching her sister training Lila.

"This sucks." Loretta complained. "Why did i agree to come with her? Screw this. I'm going home and making me some hot cocoa."

Loretta got off of the stump and head home.

'Man, this is going nowhere. I actually feel bad for her.' Linka said in her thoughts.

Lapis and Lulu approaches Linka. "Hi, Linka!" Lulu called.

"Hi, Lapis. Hi, Lulu. What are you doing here?"

"Oh, you know. Just our yearly ice skating together." Lapis replied. "What are you doing here?"

"Trying to help Lila how to ice skate."

"How is that going?"

Linka points to Lila, who fell on the ice and starts crying.

"I see. How long have this been going on?"

"A few minutes now. And i show her how to several times and well... you saw what happened."

"Yeah. We did."

"Do you want us to help?" Lulu asks.

"Might as well. This is something i can't do alone."

After putting their skates on, Lapis and Lulu follow Linka to Lila, who is still crying on the ice.

"Hi, Lila!" Lulu called.

"Lulu...? Lapis...?" Lila asks. "W-what are you two doing here?"

"Well, we were originally gonna skate here." Lapis answered. "But, after Linka told us that she is helping you learn how to ice skate, we decided to help out."

"Y-you really gonna help me?"

"Sure we will!" Lulu answered. "Just as long as you don't attack us anymore."

"Thank you, guys." Lila got up and use her left arm to wipe the tears away. "By the way, Lulu. We all know that i can't promise that. Now let's get this started!"

Lila starts slipping and almost fell again if Lulu haven't caught her.

"Maybe it will be best if you held one of us until you can actually skate on your own." Linka suggested.

"Yeah. I think so too." Lila replied.

After warming up, the girls all went on the ice to continue Lila's training.

"Now that we're all warmed up," Lapis said. "Let's get to the basics."

A training montage commences. Lulu shows Lila how to do some basic gliding which she slides out of control and crashes into the snow. Lapis teaches her how to do a sit spin, but she starts to get nauseous just by looking at Lapis spinning like that. Linka teaches Lila how to skate elegantly, and she gets the hang of it but trips and regains her composure. Eventually, she masters basic gliding, the sit spin, how to stop, how to skate elegantly, and even twirling in the air. Linka is so moved at Lila's improvement and Lulu give her a perfect score.

"Lila, that was amazing!" Linka shouted in excitement. "You might actually win this win this competition!"

"Yeah. I think i will." Lila said. "Thanks, guys."

The girls all got in a group hug.

Next weekend comes with Lila and her family at the Royal Woods Ice Skating Rink. Lila and Lola are in the locker room. Lila looks at her opponents and becomes a little worried about them. Lola notices this.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" Lola asks. "You look worried."

"That's because i am, Mommy." Lila said. "I mean, look at them! What if they beat me? What if i mess up? What if i looo... loooo... ooooo..." Feeling nauseous again. "You know what I'm trying to say."

"I know, sweetie. To this day, i still have trouble saying that word. Listen, Lila. Let me tell you something that your Aunty Lori once told me."

Flashback to Lori talking to Lola when they were younger.

"Lola! What's wrong?" Lori asked, concerned. "Is your condition getting worse?"

"No, i don't have a condition, unless you count being a terrible person." Lola replied. "I'm not really sick. I faked all this with makeup to get out of the pageant."

"But why? I don't understand."

"Well, I've never competed at this before, and the other girls are really talented. I couldn't stand the idea of lo--lo--lo..." Lola retches.

"Losing?"

"Yeah, that thing. I'm sorry I lied. I understand if you're mad."

"Actually, Lols, I'm not."

"Really?"

"No, i get it. I almost skipped homecoming because i easwas worried i wouldn't win queen. But... in the end, i sucked it up, put on my dress, and went anyway. And I'm so i did."

"But, i thought Carol Pingrey won homecoming queen?"

"Oh, she totally did, and it definitely hurt at first. But, if i hadn't have gone, i would have missed out on an amazing night. The competition us going to get tougher as you get older, but you can't let it stop you from-"

"Doing what makes me happy." Lola finishing Lori's sentence.

"Exactly! So what do you say? You still wanna do this thing?"

Flashback ends.

"What I'm trying to say is that "even if you don't win this, don't let that keep you from doing the things you love." "It will hurt at first but you just gonna have to get use to it. Trust me, i know."

"So, you won't be mad at me even if i don't win?" Lila asks.

"No, i wouldn't. You is precious to me. There's no reason for me to be mad at you if you don't win. I'm not gonna be Mommy Dearest and make your life a living nightmare. No, what i am gonna be is a loving and supporting mother to you and Luke. You two are my babies and no matter what, i will always love you both forever and over."

Lila is touched were touched by this and hugs her mother. "Thanks, Mom!"

Lola hugs Lila back and the two embrace until the announcer begins calling all the contestants.

"That's my cue. Wish me luck." Lila walks with the other participants, look back at her mother who is giving her a wave, smiles, then left.

Later that night at the ice skating rink, the announcer is about to announce the last contestant. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to this year's annual Little Miss Royal Woods Ice Skating. I hope all you lovely people out there have save some room for dessert, because this last contestant is a treat! Put your hands together for Liiiiilllla Loud!"

A spotlight shines on Lila as she took a deep breath to calm her nerve. "You got this, Lils. Think about everything you have learned to this point.

And just like, Lila begins her ribbon dance with some skating moves she learned from her cousins. Her family cheers her on as Lola looks at her daughter with pride and joy.

Lila finished it with a triple ribbon twist and the crowd goes wild. "Oh, and by the way, it's Lila."

A/N part 2: Just for the fun of it, what song do you think will fit with the new generation Loud Kids? For me, i think 'Stronger than you' fit Lyra perfectly.