They all set off once more. Bunsen and Beaker even joined the quest this time. As they drove on further, Lucy saw the Hollywood sign in the distance. She smiled, knowing the journey was done. Kermit realized his worth in singing and dancing. She realized the value in her own life, and just how good she was at helping people. Jeanette would get her break in showbiz, Kylie would find a path to being an agent, and all would be well.

Lucy wondered if she should stay the frog's agent, but decided just to accept the contract for him. How hard could it be? She took in all the signs, the theaters, Vine St., the palm trees, and smiled. It looked so beautiful.

But she was still unsure of who she was. As a person? As an agent? Should she stay just Lucy? Or would the Fairy Godmother have other plans for her? After all, she was just an observer along for the ride. Perhaps she could find a new role, take on a new name in someone else's story. Maybe she would talk again to the Fairy Godmother once this adventure was over. But for right now, it was good to be in Hollywood, at the end of the rainbow, ready to claim victory.

At last, they pulled into World Wide Studios, ready to meet studio bigwig Lew Lord. They pulled in, parked, and approached the front door. As they walked into the lobby, Miss Piggy especially was in awe at the sights around her. "Kermit, it's so wonderful. Like a dream come true."

"But don't count your tadpoles until they hatch," Kermit warned. "I still have to audition."

"I'm the agent," Lucy told them. "Let me handle the contractual stuff."

"Nothing to it but to do it," Floyd added as they walked right to the door of Mr. Lord. But the doors closed as the secretary beeped her desk button. "And where do you think you're going?" The secretary spoke, somewhat threateningly.

"Oh hi there," Kermit introduced. "I'm auditioning for Lew Lord."

"And I'm his agent," Lucy added.

"You just can't walk in off the street, you know," the secretary alerted. "Especially not with all these...animals."

"Animals?" Kermit shouted back. "What's wrong with animals?"

"Yeah," Jeanette snapped. "And I just so happen to be auditioning for Mr. Lord too. And I'm not an animal."

"I'm just here for the ride," Kylie tried to deflect. "But I can help Mr. Lord set up shop."

All the Muppets flocked the desk as the secretary raised her arms. "This is a film studio, not a zoo. Besides..." She sneezed. "I'm allergic to most animals. So get along, all of you!"

"Now listen here," Lucy ordered. "My client was told there would be an audition today...for frogs! He may not be a Hollywood frog, but the least you can do is give him a chance."

"Yeah," Kermit agreed. "I did not come all this way for nothing. And we are going to stay in this office right until you let us see Lew Lord. Aren't we?"

"Yes!" Everyone agreed. They sat in the chairs waiting for Mr. Lord.

Then, the secretary reached for the phone. "Hello, Security. This is Miss Tracy. I would like to report…"

Camilla was held up near the fan, beating her feathers into Miss Tracy's nose. She sneezed and sneezed until she could not speak. At last, she relented and buzzed the doors. They were in!

"We did it guys," Kermit walked up to the door with the rest of the gang. "Thanks, Miss!" He called back to Miss Tracy. Before entering, he turned to everyone and announced. "Well, gang...this is it!" And the doors swung open and off they went.

Inside was a luxurious studio, with gold and china all over the walls. Four Oscars stood in front of the desk chair, turned away from them. It was all a bit intimidating, but Lucy tried to keep up her resolve.

"Mr. Lord," Kermit spoke to the chair. "Forgive the interruption, but I am here to audition. We've come over two-thousand miles to…"

Mr. Lord turned around in his chair. He was a fat man with a grey beard, chewing on an enormous cigar. He did not look friendly.

As Mr. Lord gazed at them, the group went silent. Miss Piggy whispered. "Kermit, we are all with you." Everyone else nodded in return.

"Please, sir," Kermit the frog continued. "I am Kermit the Frog. I read your ad and...we've all come to be rich and famous."

"Me too," Jeanette joined in. "I'm looking to start acting too."

"I'm his agent," Lucy repeated. "Maybe not an actress, but we can negotiate his appearance and the specifics of his deal."

Mr. Lord removed his cigar and scowled at the gang. Then, he raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat pleased. Then, he moved over to his pager, and rang his secretary. "Miss Tracy, please prepare the standard 'Rich and Famous' contract for Kermit the Frog...and Company!"

They stood in stunned silence, and then celebrated. Kermit just stood there in a daze, still digesting what had happened.

"And…" Lew Lord added. "Let his agent discuss prospects for a long-term deal."

Lucy cheered along with them. While it may be temporary, she was a professional agent now. Her helping others find their dreams had been accomplished. And she was ready to do it all again.

Hours later, Kermit sat on a chair in an empty studio. Looking around, he marveled, "Just look at all this. How did a frog make the big time?"

Lucy came over to his side. "Maybe because he had the best agent." She patted him on the back.

"Um...yeah," Kermit smiled. Soon, the music began to pick up from a new source. Looking around, he turned to Lucy. "One last song?"

"Sure," Lucy smiled. "I might even join in this time."

Kermit began singing:

Kermit: It starts when we're kids

A show-off in school

Makin' faces at friends

You're a clown and a fool

Lucy: Doin' prat-falls and bird-calls

And bad imitations

Ignoring your homework

Is that dedication?

He walked up to the mirror, Lucy turned on the lights around the mirror. Kermit was illuminated in a halo effect.

Kermit: You work through the mirror

You're getting standing ovations

Then, Kermit's friends entered the room, pulling the set in by a car Fozzie was driving. They knew the song too:

Fozzie: You're burning with hope

Electric Mayhem: You're building up steam

Scooter and Jeanette: What was once juvenilish

Jeanette: Is grown-up and stylish

Gonzo/Rowlf/Bunsen/Kylie:You're close to your dream

Kermit looked satisfied as he saw the gang roll in. Miss Piggy stood atop a set piece in a Statue of Liberty pose, belting out her solo:

Miss Piggy: Then somebody out there loves you

Stands up and hollers for more

Fozzie: More!

Everyone: You found a home at the Magic Store

Kermit shouted into his megaphone. "Alright, everyone. Off the set and onto the floor. Big production number."

"You heard him," Lucy added. "Time to take charge."

"Makeup," Miss Piggy shouted.

"Oh, yes," Jeanette took out her makeup kit. "We mustn't forget the makeup."

"Alright, Fozzie," Kermit answered. "Take the wagons out."

The Electric Mayhem set up shop, fumbling and bumbling about. But they did at least seem to have an idea of where everything would go.

"Yes sir," Fozzie tipped his hat and drove off, with Animal stuck by his leash. Gonzo was happy to be on the balloon set as Rowlf and Kylie wheeled that in too. Fozzie came back with a cutout of the Studebaker, singing a brief reprise of "Movin' Right Along".

One by one, everyone moved a set piece into position. Beaker tried to comb Miss Piggy's hair, but he brushed a little too hard. "Ow!" Beaker backed up in panic. "Watch it!" Beaker then moved onto Jeanette's hair, who did not seem to protest quite as much.

"Miss Piggy, you look beautiful!" Kermit shouted through his megaphone, maybe just trying to be nice.

"Thank you!" Miss Piggy called back.

"You too, Jeanette," he added.

"Aw, thanks," Jeanette smiled and blushed at the compliment.

Rowlf rolled the camera as Fozzie made funny faces. Kermit called in the lights as Crazy Harry operated the controls. "Crazy Harry plays with electricity!" Harry cackled as he amped up the lights.

"Sound is ready," Dr. Honeydew joined in. "Give me a level."

Animal came up to the boom mic, cleared his throat, and tested. "TESTING!" He shouted so loud, smoke rattled from Dr. Honeydew's headphones and shook him around.

As Rowlf rolled the camera, Kylie came in with the scene clapper. "Alright, Muppet Movie. Scene 1, Take 1." She clapped the board and got everyone ready.

Kermit looked around at the set and lighting. He decided it was satisfactory and called out to begin the shoot. "Alright. Standing by. Let's go!" The lights brightened, the scene opened up, and they were ready to shoot.

The scene started, with each character enacting their most memorable scenes from the movies. Thus began another rendition of Kermit's song from the beginning.

Kermit: Why are there so many songs about rainbows

Lucy: That's part of what rainbows do

Gonzo: Rainbows are memories

Miss Piggy: Sweet dream reminders

Jeanette: What is it you like to do

Kylie: All of us watching and wishing we find it

Fozzie: I noticed you're watching, too

All: Someday you'll find it

The Rainbow Connection

The lovers, the dreamers and…

As Gonzo flew up with the fake balloons, he lost control and hit the set. The whole set collapsed like a row of dominoes falling over. Soon, it hit the lights, which caused Crazy Harry to trigger an explosion, blasting the rooftop open.

Soon, a mystical aura fell from the sky. The music began to twinkle and whistle with the sound of chimes. As Kermit and friends investigated the damage, a rainbow descended from the sky. Lucy also caught the smiling face of the Fairy Godmother winking at her. The rainbow came down right on Kermit, signifying his quest was complete. This led to the final ending of the film, just as Lucy had remembered:

Kermit: Life's like a movie

Write your own ending

And not only did Kermit and all his friends join in, but scores of other Muppets came to surround them. Some Lucy recognized, others she did not. But at last, they were surrounded by many other friends. It was a warm, satisfying end to a great journey.

Everyone: Keep believing

Keep pretending

We've done just what we set out to do

Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and YOU!

Then, Sweetums burst through the wall, holding out his arms for a big hug. "I knew I would catch up with you guys!" Sweetums shouted as he reined them all in.

All was happy, all was well, and then, it slowly faded into nothing. Lucy celebrated and partied with them, but soon, it all turned to black…

Lucy sat back in her bed again, just as she had been before all of this. She looked outside. It appeared to be the same time as when she had left. Had she dreamed her journey with Kermit? It all felt so real.

But then, Lucy looked down and saw her necklace, the same one the Fairy Godmother had given her before. It glowed a little brighter, as she saw her memories return. Then, looking up, she saw the Fairy Godmother standing right there. "Good job, Lucy!"

"Wait, what?" Lucy started to become tense. "Was it real? And Jeanette? And Kylie? And I was Kermit's agent and…"

The Fairy Godmother just laughed. "I can assure you, Lucy. All of that really happened. And you did a great job fixing that story."

Lucy shook her head. "I am glad. Kermit realized his dream. But I don't know if I realized mine."

"What do you mean?" The Fairy Godmother asked.

Lucy looked down at her shoes. "With all this magic and all these abilities. I don't feel like a Lucy anymore. I feel like...something else." She looked at the Fairy Godmother, feeling a bit sullen. "I can't explain. But I am not me. I want to be someone else now."

"I understand," the Fairy Godmother smiled. "And as your Fairy Godmother, I can make you whoever you want. What is your new name?"

Lucy looked at the light from the Fairy Godmother's wand. She had learned from physics class the name for a measure of light. "Lumen," she answered, feeling inspired. "I am now Lumen."

"Alright," the Fairy Godmother looked Lumen over. "Any other changes."

Lumen looked at herself and thought. "I don't want to change my body right now. But I could probably do with shorter hair," she pointed at her head. "This is hard to brush." She kept looking down at her feet. "And I'm not going to be a normal girl anymore. I just want to be a human. I'm...a nothing, I guess."

The Fairy Godmother smiled. "Well, I can make that happen. I will change you further. Into a neutral human called Lumen." She waved her wand. "Let it be so."

Lumen looked around. They were mostly the same, but their hair was shorter and they were more comfortable with their presentation. No longer a "she" or a "he", Lumen was quite content with being a "they". "Thanks," they told the Fairy Godmother. "This will help me blend in with future tales."

"As I hoped," the Fairy Godmother winked. "There will be other adventures, I am sure."

"But what about Jeanette and Kylie?" Lumen wondered. "They weren't in the movie either. Will I see them again?"

The Fairy Godmother laughed. "All in due time, Lumen." And with a flutter of sparkles, she disappeared.

Lumen looked outside, feeling their world change. They saw themself and their story in a new light. Kermit followed his dream, so it was time to follow theirs. They thought about other adventures and stories, and how they could be of help. Sure enough, Lumen did have other adventures and meet more friends on their journeys. But those are stories for another time…