Two weeks has passed since the attack of the weekday warriors and Lexi's gang. Lea, Ray, Donna, and Mickey have been learning ninjitsu from Mistress Yori every weekday after school. They even come visit their sensei on the weekends and outside training hours.
Lea was in the living room doing homework. The door opened and her father appeared.
"Hi Lea I'm home" Lea's father said.
"Hi dad how was work?" Lea asked.
"Good, I have something to tell you" Lea's father said.
"What is it?" Lea asked.
"Well you know that we have this exercise sport charity event every year" Lea's father asked.
Lea nodded.
"Well me and the members were talking about who should be the host and we thought of you, seeing how you helped out so much and observed your mom as she hosted the past events" Lea's father said.
Lea's eyes widened.
"What? Dad that is too much I can't handle that" Lea said.
"Don't worry, me and the members will help you" Lea's father said.
"But still, I'm not the person to do this, I'm not as confident as mom" Lea said.
"Yes you are and I know it" Lea's father said.
Lea does not want to argue and sighed.
"Okay I'll do the best I can" Lea said.
"Great, it's in three weeks" Lea's father said.
Lea nodded.
Sometime later, Lea was at central park. She was sitting on a bench that was by a lake and was looking at her reflection.
"Oh mom, I wish you were here, I don't know how to be a confident leader like you" Lea said sadly as she touched her necklace.
"Leavanna" a voice said.
Lea turned her head and saw Yori.
"Mistress Yori, what are you doing here?" Lea asked.
"I was taking a walk in the park and saw you, what seems to trouble you?" Mistress Yori asked as she sat down on the bench next to Lea.
"My dad and the charity members assigned me to be the host at the exercise sport charity event to raise money for the little kids' sport and exercise programs. The problem is that I am not capable of doing this, sure I helped out in the past and watched my mom host the events, but she's gone. And I don't think I can do it like her" Lea said sadly.
"You're not the only one Leavanna, I felt the same way too when I was first assigned to teach some students ninjitsu back in Japan" Mistress Yori said.
"You were?" Lea looked at Yori.
"Of course, I was afraid that I would make a mess of things until I realize that I have to be there for them and do something to teach my students" Mistress Yori said.
"Really? But how did you overcome your fear?" Lea asked.
"I worked really hard to learn new skills in being a leader, be a part of the team, showed compassion, communication, and trusted myself" Mistress Yori said.
"Leavanna do not try to compare yourself to your mother as you are only you. Surely, I know she would want you to be you when leading an event. There is a good reason that your father and the members assigned you because you have more experience in helping this event than anyone else" Mistress Yori said.
"Really?" Lea asked.
Yori nodded with a smile.
"Trust yourself, as confidence does not come from others, but from within you" Mistress Yori added.
"Wow, thank you Mistress Yori" Lea said as she hugged Mistress Yori, she hugged her back.
"So when is this charity sports exercise event?" Mistress Yori asked.
"It's on a Saturday in three weeks, at the YMCA Recreation Center" Lea said.
"Will you need assistance in setting up the event?" Mistress Yori asked.
"Yeah, but I need to set up a plan, you know what activities we will be doing and being organize. I'll let you know what my ideas are" Lea said.
"Very well and I am willing to help you" Mistress Yori said.
"Thank you Mistress Yori" Lea said.
Lea and Yori said good bye and left the park to return to their homes.
Lea was at her apartment writing ideas on what she should do for the program. There was a knock on the door. Lea opened the door and it revealed Ray, Donna, and Mickey.
"Hey Lea" Ray said.
"Hi girls, what brings you here?" Lea asked.
"Mistress Yori told us that you are hosting a charity event to raise money for the kids' sports and exercise programs. We thought we could help you out" Donna said.
"Really?" Lea asked.
"Of course, that's what friends are for" Mickey said.
Lea felt touched.
"Thank you, that really means a lot to me, come on in" Lea said as she let the girls in.
"Okay so what is the plan for this program" Ray asked as she, Lea, Donna, and Mickey sat down on the kitchen table.
Lea explained everything to her friends about the charity.
The girls worked together and came up with ideas for the project.
Three weeks have passed and today was the charity event.
Lea, Ray, Donna, and Mickey were at the YMCA Recreation center along with the volunteers and members to help out. Even Mistress Yori as she wants to help out as well.
"Okay let's go over this one more time" Lea said.
"Donna you, and Aaron work at the admission stand and keep count on how much profit we made" Lea said.
Donna and Aaron nodded.
"Ray, you, Corey, Pam, and Keith work as the referees in the little league sports." Lea said.
Ray, you, Corey, Pam, and Keith nodded.
"Mickey, you Summer, Andrew, and Jack prep up the healthy meals once everyone is done with participating the activities" Lea said.
Mickey, you Summer, Andrew, and Jack nodded.
"Mistress Yori, my dad, and I will supervise around to make sure everything is going well" Lea said.
"Everyone else, get into your stations and remember this is all about having fun, so let's do this" Lea said.
Everyone cheered and get into their stations.
Lea's father put his hand on his daughter's shoulder's.
"I am very proud of you Lea" Her dad smiled.
Lea smiled back.
"Thanks, I would have never done it if it weren't my friends and Mistress Yori" Lea said.
"Thank you for encouraging my daughter to be a confident host" Lea's father said to Yori.
"You're welcome, I am always there to help someone in need" Mistress Yori said.
The event began and many people along with little kids and tweens arrived. Everything was going smoothly as they made sure that this was not about winning, but having fun.
Once the event was over, everyone had a fun time. Donna and Aaron finished counting the profits.
"So Donna, how did we do?" Lea asked.
"We made a profit of $4,000 dollars" Donna said.
Lea's mouth dropped. The project was intended to receive $2,000 dollars, but they made a $4,000 more.
"This is great, that should cover up all the little league sports and exercise programs" Lea said.
"I am so proud of you Lea and you have done an exceptional job" Lea's father said.
"Thank you all for your help" Lea said to the volunteers.
"Dad, is it okay me and my friends go out later and get a milkshake to celebrate?" Lea asked.
"Of course Lea, go hang out with your friends right now, you worked really hard, all of you" Lea's father said to Ray, Donna, and Mickey.
"We'll stay here and clean everything up" Lea's father said.
"Great, come on girls, let's go get some milkshakes, my treat as a thank you for helping out" Lea said.
Ray, Donna, and Mickey agreed.
Lea looked at Mistress Yori to see if she would like to join.
"Go on Leavanna, I will stay and help out, but thank you for your offer" Mistress Yori said.
Lea hugged Mistress Yori once again and Yori hugged her back.
"Thanks again for helping me and the charity Sensei" Lea said.
"You are welcome Leavanna" Yori said.
The two pulled away. Lea, Ray, Donna, and Mickey went to the milkshake shop. They sat on a table booth with Lea and Ray on one side and Donna and Mickey facing them on the opposite side.
Lea ordered a smore's milkshake.
Ray ordered a cookies and cream milkshake.
Donna ordered a caramel milkshake.
Mickey ordered a raspberry milkshake.
The girls were talking, laughing, and drinking their milkshakes, celebrating and having a good time.
