During Mrs. Georgeson's class, she was handing out fliers to the students abou the annual candy sale. "This year," she continued, "I'll be the supervisor for the contest. Whoever wins gets to go to the annual Thudpaw Hoedown at Wyandotte County Lake Park."
Thinking back, Vada could remember her father throwing hoedowns at their family's soup shop. Her sisters on the other hand, rather paint their nails than participate in the hoedowns. Willing to keep the tradition alive, Vada decided to sell candy.
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During lunch, the ACS were going around on which street they should sell the candy too. "Danna, Chanel, Presley Beth and I got on Main Street and on Penny Lane," Harley explained, "while Vada, Julianna, Saatvika and Carla got Gale Road and Garland Avenue."
"Now what candy are we going to sell?" Julianna asked. "Because Presley Beth could get her grummy little hands on the peanut butter logs."
"Not only are we selling Peanut Logs," explained Harley, "but we're also selling Marsha Mallow's Snowbars, Scrumpdiddlyumptious Bars, and Sugar Rush Bars."
"Sugar Rush Bars?" Vada asked. "They're very popular in Thailand."
"They're also a hit in Haiti," replied Danna, "and the perfect snack when pet-sitting."
"Chocolate isn't good for animals," reminded Vada angrily.
"I know," Danna replied angrily. "But I can eat a Sugar Rush Bar while the doggies do their you know what. I heard that the Thudpaw Hoedown throws the biggest gigs."
Believing that Danna was going to book a gig at the hoedown, Vada grabbed her tray and walked off, much to most of the ACS' confusion. At another table, Coach Landon looked at the girls and smiled wickedly.
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Meanwhile on their ship, Poach watch the entire arguement between Vada and Danna. "So," Poach smiled, "the singing bird and the cooking fox are in a fit. This is the perfect chance to unleash another McCart Bug." He got out a McCart Bug and made it fly down to Earth.
At Wyandotte County Lake Park, preperations were on their way for the Thudpaw Hoedown. A rabbit was going along and was sniffing around the place when a McCart Bug bit her. Within a few seconds, she turned into McCart Rabbit and started terrorizing the patrons.
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Later at a grocery store on Penny Lane, Chanel, Danna, Chanel, Presley Beth and Harley were selling candy to patrons. After Danna sold a box of candy towards a family, Chan did a finger wave towards Danna. Danna blushed.
"So, Dan," said Presley Beth, "Is Vada still mad at you?"
"Pres," scolded Harley.
"I am," Danna replied. "She accused me of being a hoedown hooligan. No offense."
"None taken," Presley Beth replied, "Julianna and I have arguements all the time over filth and clean, but sibling rivalry is natural."
"Have you ever had arguments with your stepbrother and sister?" asked Harley.
"I have with Bradley and Lexie," replied Danna. "But it was short and minor. Nobody wants to get Cinderella Syndrome."
"That's the term where someone gets a horrible stepparent who never cares about them?" asked Harley. "A divorced mime instructor developed a crush on my dad and her kids were afraid that this might happen."
"Was this during the time of your mother's disappearance?" asked Chanel.
"It was," Harley answered. "Fortunately, Dad refused to date her because of private reasons."
"Never got over your mom?" asked Danna.
Instead of saying yes, she nodded her head.
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Meanwhile by a Scoutapalooza shop on Garland Avenue, Vada, Saatvika, Carla, and Julianna were selling candy when they spotted a bunch of Friendly Scouts barging up and bought some candy.
"I've seen Friendly Scouts sell cookies before," recalled Julianna, "but this takes the cake."
From their backpack, the Mini-Mews whispered, "Wéixiǎn! Wéixiǎn! (Danger! Danger!)"
Vada decided to stay behind and sell the candy while they handled the danger.
Mew Mew, Metamorphosis!
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Later, they caught up with Mew Mews Chocolate, Honey, and Peanut Butter by Wyandotte County Lake Park.
"Where's Dumpling?" asked Mew Mew Jelly, "She's going to miss out on rocking the troubles away."
"She's staying behind to sell the candy," explained Mew Mew Chocolate. "And for Vanilla?"
"Same thing," replied Mew Mew Sundae. "Now where's the monster?"
"Let's say she's hopping around!" shouted Crossni. "I'm Crossni Laupnet, Poachy's Sea Expert!"
"Oh, yeah," recalled Mew Mew Cupcake. "The chica who looks like a rejected Madonna video extra."
Crossni was so mad at them, she tossed pink blobs at them, causing them to get stuck.
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Back at the Scoutapalooza shop, Danna came up to check on Vada. Unfortunately, Vada turned her back on Danna. She had a feeling that Vada was still mad at her about the whole hoedown prize.
"Why are you wanting to go to the hoedown so bad?" Danna asked.
"Because," Vada answered, "my father was always been fond of hoedowns. He cooked, square dance-called, and played fiddle at them. Back in Thailand, we both performed together for entertainment. A year ago, he was suppose to go to America for a popular hoedown, but then a fire broke out by a fish market."
"Talk about some cooked cod," replied Danna.
"In our village," explained Vada, "everyone has to help out, and by that I mean *everyone*."
This reminded Danna of one of her songs, whenever something burns up trouble. She got out her phone, placed a wireless earbud in Vada's ear and played her song, "Heartbeat Memories."
Time after time, the heartbeat rings
Money changes everything
So hear me in the memories that sing
The lyrics were so touching that Vada decided to stop being mad at Danna and that they should do their best on the selling contest. Before they could do that, Sichuan and Won Ton shouted "Wéixiǎn! Wéixiǎn! (Danger! Danger!)" from their backpacks. This can only mean that there was trouble. Vada stated, "Let's handle the distant cousin of the hare."
Mew Mew Vanilla, Metamorphosis!
Mew Mew Dumpling, Metamorphosis!
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By the time got to the park, they started fighting off McCart Rabbit. Using their Freezing Flute and Crested Umbrella, Vanilla and Dumpling used as much power as they can. As soon as McCart Rabbit knocked Mew Mew Vanilla towards her friends, she realized something. "This isn't just any pink gunk," she said. "This is cotton candy."
Taking a bite, Chanel said, "You're right."
Quickly, the Mew Mews ate their way through the trap and were ready to help Mew Mew Dumpling. Mew Mew Honey remembered performing for a sheep farm that was in debt and did a routine where she made sheep jump over a hoop. Even though she helped, she fell asleep during her act. The Mini-Mews decided to do the thing for her. So they flew up to Mew Mew Dumpling, bounced over her umbrella, and it made McCart Rabbit fall asleep.
Mew Mew Style
Mew Mew Grace
Mew Mew Style
In Your Face
Quickly, McCart Rabbit turned back into a regular rabbit.
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A few days later, everyone was gathering around the auditorium to see who won the contest. Mrs. Georgeson came up with an envelope. She was very proud of all the students helping with the candy selling and reminded them that no matter what, their all winners at heart. "And the winners of the fundraiser and trip to the Thudpaw Howdown are..." she announced as she opened and read the letter, "...Danna Coste and Vada Kesley!"
Danna and Vada were surprised that they were tied. Instead of a tie-breaker, they decided to go to the hoedown.
"As a bonus," continued Mrs. Georgeson, "you get to bring as many as six friends."
Clearly, the two young girls picked their ACS friends to go the hoedown.
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That evening at Thudpaw Hoedown, everyone around the hoedown was having a good time, with Presley Beth and Julianna doing some square dancing.
"Okay now!" shouted the announcer. "Due to a last minute cancellation of the main act because of a banana allergy, this strange monkey I met at Meredith's Masterpiece is going to come up and do a strange square dance call - 'Squaring The Monkeys'."
Knowing the monkey-themed behavior, they knew he was talking about Ms. Benjamin. "Howdy and ni hao, folks!" she shouted as she dressed like a monkey cowgirl. When the music started playing, she came up and started calling.
Swing your arms up and down
Say goodbye to cavity frown
Do si do with your monkey tails
It's the only way to a wacky bail
Allemande bounce and allemande jump
Move your little primate hump
Everyone at the hoedown was confused by Ms. Benjamin's square dancing, but the ACS joined in because she was their teacher.
The End