Episode 21: Kira's Movie

Kira yawned as she glumly stared outside at the pouring rain. I really wanted to run today...

Hate to break it to you, but the weather forecast says it's going to rain all day today. Lita began, referring to the weather printed in the newspaper. Kira sighed--with the Pokelympics now two days away, she really wanted to run--then she would know if she was able to compete among some of the best runners in the world.

"Smile, sleepyhead." came Kimi's voice. Kira looked to see where Kimi was, only to find herself looking into the lens of the video camera. She watched, bemused, as Kimi giggled, setting down the video camera long enough to invite Kira in her arms.

What's that? Kira was interested in the gray, black, and red box lying on the desk.

"That's my video camera." Kimi explained as she carried Kira downstairs. "I use it to make my own movies."

Like those? Kira asked, gesturing to the DVD cabinet.

"Something like it--I mainly use it for fun, but sometimes, there will be a contest on TV where the best video wins a prize." Kimi explained as she switched on the TV and flipped through the channels, only stopping on the scene of a young man with deep brown hair. "Especially this show." she gestured to the TV screen, which now displayed "Kanto's Funniest Home Videos" on it.

Interesting show... Kira mused as a commercial for Pokechow came on.

"If you win on that show, you win a lot of money and a chance for an even bigger amount." Kimi continued as she reached inside a bag. "But, since my camera is too big for you to use..." She paused to give a small video camera to Kira. "I went and got one that's your size."

Wow! Thank you! Kira gave her master a hug and raced back upstairs--she was going to film some humorous footage of her friends, and if Kimi said okay, send it to "Kanto's Funniest Home Videos".

A few minutes later..

Hey, Lita? Kira yelled while filming Lita snoozing by the window.

Hm? Lita groggily opened an eye and groaned when she saw the camera lens aimed at her. I'm not in the mood to make a movie right now, okay?

Okay... Kira trudged off down the hall, where Brenna was thumbing through a storybook.

Brenna noticed Kira's camera. Where'd you get the camera?

Kimi gave it to me as a present. Kira explained. Will you do something funny so I can film it, please?

Brenna just sweatdropped at the request. I appriciate your asking, but I get stage fright before the video camera.

Aww... Kira just trudged into the rec room, where Starshine was building a castle with some blocks. She thought about letting Starshine know of her presence, but Starshine seemed occupied with building. After prepping her camera, she started to film as Starshine continued to build.

At first, Starshine had no clue she was being filmed at first. But suddenly, the tower she was building began to tip, seconds before she was to put the last few blocks on it. Her efforts to steady the shaky tower proved fruitless as it crashed to the floor.

Kira's giggling finally got her attention. What?

You should've seen the look on your face! Kira laughed, motioning for Starshine to look at the video in the preview window.

Starshine blushed as she watched the image of herself scrambling to steady the tower of blocks. I appriciate the giggle that brought, but I dunno if that's funny enough to send to "Kanto's Funniest Home Videos".

You mean you're not mad at me for taping you? Kira asked.

Course not--I don't mind Kimi taping me. Starshine smiled.

I asked Lita and Brenna to do something for the camera, but they wouldn't. Kira explained.

You got them at a bad time--they'll want to do something in a while--maybe then we can make a movie together. Starshine assured Kira. Like...turn a story into a movie?

Yeah! Kira followed Starshine to a bookshelf and began looking for one of the books of fairy tales...

To Be Continued...