Here's Chapter 10!
Sorry if I took a little long on this but this was a little tough to write. It was a little hard to start it at first but thanks to my good friend, SailorMarble14 :) (Thanks hon'!), I was able to get this done.
I just hope I didn't overdo it on some things like words and junk.
This is one of those chapters where most people would ask "What would happen if the personalities interact with Zoey" or something. Except this would mainly focus with Svetlana because she's the only girl in Mikes subconscious. Also, you noticed I've made Dakota interact as her regular self and I've added some Pakitew characters in there too. :)
BTW, this will contain references from some chapters I've already done here and others you might know.
References:
MLP "Fall Weather Friends"- Mentioned about Manitoba and Vito competing with each other.
Chapter 5- Mentions of the Sleepover. Only twice near the beginning and end.
Chapter 7- The similar ending where Mike says goodnight to Svetlana.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge- What Zoey does after the girls left the mall. Since this has been going on lately, SailorMarble14 and I decided to add this to the chapter. :)
TDPI "Scarlett Fever" & CH.1 of Total Drama Tears- Where Scarlett makes a cameo at the mall & the quote she says to Max.
The Wizard Of Oz- The movie Svetlana picks from the video store.
Nichijou episode 17- where the guys are trying to make a house of cards.
Christina Aguilara & Bionic Album- The album Sky picks in the music store.
Beanie Boos- The cute big-eyed stuffed animals Svetlana and Zoey look at.
Stacy's Big Brother (My Story)- Shawn and Stacy (My OC) at the same place. This takes place after Pakitew Island. Sorry, but I just wanna put this in there and hopefully this won't confuse you. Check it out (if you want) and you'll see what I mean.
Next Chapter: Chester starts acting like a kid again and it scares the other personalities. XD
Until next time, Enjoy!
I don't own Total Drama or the characters.
I own the little girl, Stacy. She's my OC.
Chapter 10: Girls Day
Svetlana was once again bored in her room, having nothing to do around the subconscious. "Ugh!" she whined like Chester, "Zis is so boring!"
She laid her face down on her pillow and continued to moan in boredom. Then, Mike came in the room to check on his little sister.
"Hey Svetlana!" he greeted and then frowned, "Why the long face?"
"I have nothing to do, Mike." Svetlana muffled through her pillow, "No one vants to hang out vith Svetlana und I don't have any friends to do things with me."
"No one? Not even Manitoba?" he asked in surprise.
"No." she shook her head slowly, "He's too busy rough-housing with Vito. Und you know how they are." he didn't see but Svetlana rolled her eyes when she said that.
"Yeah, you're right about that." Mike agreed. Every now and again, Manitoba and Vito would have silly little competitions to see who's tougher. They would do this kind of thing for hours or even days and then brag about it later.
"Will you be okay?" he asked.
"Just leave Svetlana alone for now." Svetlana said softly, "Leave the only girl in the mind alone like she's supposed to."
Mike only sighed as he patted his sister on the back and left the room. He asked the other personalities what's wrong with Svetlana and they think it's because she's the only girl personality of all of them. Every other thing they did or didn't do always aggravated Svetlana since all the other personalities were guys. Mike had to figure out how to snap Svetlana out of her funk or the others will never stop complaining about her whining.
The next day, Mike was meeting up with Zoey at the park and was hoping he could talk to her about his dear sister.
"Hey Mike!" Zoey said as she walked over to him.
"Hi Zoey!" he said back.
The two kissed for a minute and sat down underneath a tree. They were silent for a minute before Mike asked his question.
"Hey Zoey." Mike said, "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure Mike." Zoey nodded as she turned her head, "What is it?"
"Do you think that, maybe, you can hang out with Svetlana sometime?" he asked.
Zoey was confused because Mike never asked her to hang with his personas before. They were usually the ones who came out, especially without warning.
"Why do you ask?" Zoey asked in a polite way.
"Well," Mike started to explain, "she's like the only female personality I have and she's never had any "girl time" with any other girls before. She's lonely and bored out of her mind. I know it's a strange request, but can you do this one thing for me? Please?"
Zoey had to think for a second but she decided that maybe it won't be such a bad thing after all, "Sure Mike. I'll do it." she smiled at her boyfriend.
"Oh, thank you Zoey!" Mike gave her a kiss, "Thank you!"
"No problem!" Zoey giggled, "Just tell her to meet me this Saturday and I'll see about getting a couple of our friends to join us."
"Great!" Mike smiled, "Be sure to keep me updated so I can tell Svetlana what's going on."
"You got it." she gave a nod.
The next day, Zoey talked to Dakota and she agreed with the girls day plan as well. She even thought of asking two other girls to come with them and agreeing to hang together on the weekend. Some time later, Mike returned to the subconscious and headed to Svetlanas room to tell her the news.
"Svetlana." Mike knocked on the door, "Can I come in?"
"Yes." Svetlana muffled from the other side.
Mike came in and Svetlana was still laying, face down, on her bed and sulking. Mike sat down next to her and placed his hand on her back.
"How you doing?" he asked softly.
"Meh." was all she could say.
Mike sighed before he spoke again, "Listen, I've been talking to Zoey and I think I have an idea to cheer you up."
Svetlana barely lifted her head to look at him, "Vhat is it?"
"Well since you never hung out with any girls before, Zoey said that you can hang out with her and some friends on Saturday and just have a girls day out." Mike explained.
Svetlana turned her head around in surprise, "Really?"
"Yeah." Mike nodded.
Svetlana sat up and hugged her brother tightly, "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you Mike! You didn't have to do this for Svetlana but she is very glad you did!"
"No...problem...sis'." Mike tried to gasp for air, "I...can't...breathe!"
Svetlana lets go so Mike could get some air in his lungs, "Sorry, but I vas am just so excited! I finally get a day vith the girls!"
"Well, I figured you'd like that because you've always hung around with us guys and barely with anyone else." Mike said, "Kinda like your first sleepover, this will be your first day of hanging out with other girls like you."
"This vill be the most wonderful weekend of my life." Svetlana hugged Mike a little lighter this time, "I can't thank you enough, big brother."
"Hey, I'll do anything to make my little sister happy." Mike hugged back.
Most of the week ended pretty quick and Saturday finally arrived. Zoey went to Mikes house a little early to get a head start just as Mike and Svetlana were finished getting ready. After telling his parents where he's going, Mike left the house and greeted Zoey with a kiss.
"Ready?" asked Mike.
"Ready." Zoey nodded.
"Okay Svetlana!" Mike said, "You're up!"
With a single gasp, Svetlana was in control. "Svetlana is here!" she said and hugged Zoey, "It is so nice to see you again, Zoey! It has been so long since Svetlana has been seeing you!"
"It's nice to see you again too, Svetlana." Zoey smiled and hugged her back, "You ready for a day with the girls?"
"You bet I am!" she nodded.
Zoey drove over to Dakotas house and they saw her and two other girls waiting right outside for them.
"Hey girls!" Dakota waved.
Ever since her transformation on Revenge Of The Island, it took months of therapy and a special medicine some scientists made (thanks to her father) before she got back to her normal self. As soon as Zoey and Svetlana stepped out of the car, Dakota went over to hug her friends.
"Glad you two could make it!" she said.
"Of course, Dakota." Zoey smiled and turned to Svetlana, "We girls wouldn't want to skip out on our day, wouldn't we?"
"Certainly not!" Svetlana said as Dakota led her to other girls standing on the lawn.
"Svetlana, I want you to meet Sky and Samey." Dakota introduced, "They competed on the new season of Total Drama this year. Girls, this is Svetlana and of course you know Zoey."
"Hi girls." Zoey gave a small wave.
"Hi!" the two said before introducing themselves to Svetlana.
"So, you're the athletic personality I heard so much about!" Samey smiled and shook her hand, "It's so nice to meet you!"
"Und Svetlana is ecstatic to meet you, too!" Svetlana nodded.
Sky was next to meet her and she looked a little excited as well.
"I'm glad to finally meet you!" Sky said happily, "I just loved your performances on Revenge of The Island. You were amazing!"
"Vhy thank you!" Svetlana smiled gratefully and gave Sky a handshake as well, "I do try my best."
"Well, now that we're all properly introduced why don't we go out and head for the mall?" Dakota said.
"Yeah!" the girls replied happily.
They all got into Dakotas car and drove to their designated location. When they got there, the parking lot was full and they drove around a few times until they found a spot a couple rows down from the main entrance.
"Ugh!" Dakota groaned, "I hate it when I can never find a spot!"
"It's no problem, Dakota." Samey placed a hand on her shoulder, "It's better than not finding a spot at all, right?"
"Yeah, I guess so." Dakota sighed as they all got out of the car.
Upon approaching the mall, the five friends were chatting with each other until Sky noticed a figure walking in the distance and had a terrified look on her face.
"Oh my gosh!" she said in a scared voice, "It's Scarlett! Girls hide!"
Svetlana, Zoey, and Dakota were confused when he saw Sky and Samey hiding behind the fountain at the center.
"Vhy do you vant us to be hiding?" asked Svetlana.
"Because she's evil!" Sky whispered.
"Yeah!" Samey nodded, "Me, her, and Scarlett were on the new season of Total Drama together and she's a total psychopath!"
Svetlana turned her head to Scarlet sitting on a bench and noticed that she was totally calm. Zoey and Dakota were just as confused as she was, "Why do you think she's evil?" asked Zoey.
But before the other two could answer...
"I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU NEVER TO CALL ME YOUR SIDEKICK!" Scarlett yelled.
Suddenly, she threw a boy named Max at a trash can and walked off in a huff with everyone staring at her. Svetlana and her friends all stared at her with wide eyes.
"That's why she's evil." Sky replied.
"Let's just go now." Zoey said a little nervously, "We never saw anything."
"Agreed." they all said as they rushed to the first store they saw.
It was a pottery store and Samey asked to go there first because she wanted to do a hobby that would help her relax. She was looking at some fancy looking vases when Svetlana spoke to her.
"Vhy did you decide to pick this hobby?" she asked.
"My twin sister, Amy, has been giving me such a hard time lately and I needed something to do that will settle my nerves." Samey explained, "She's been irritating me and bossing me around more than usual ever since we competed on Total Drama together. I doubt she loves me anyway."
"I'm sorry to hear that, dear." Svetlana rubbed her back gently, "I know vhere you come from, believe me. Sometimes, I get into sibling fights with some of my brothers but ve usually make up after that. I'm sure your sister still loves you no matter what."
"I highly doubt it, but thanks anyway Svetlana." Samey gave a soft smile, "You treat the personalities like your family?"
"Yes." the Russian gymnast nodded, "I have four brothers und a grandfather all in Mikes mind. Ve may not get along all the time but ve still love each other just the same. That's vhat family is, after all. Maybe you just need some time away from your sister and focus more about yourself. I'm sure her attitude will change over time, but you'll still have your good friends if she doesn't."
"Yeah." Samey nodded, "Thanks Svetlana. I do appreciate the advice."
"Anything for Svetlanas friends." she gave a comforting smile.
After leaving the pottery store, Svetlana stood outside while the others went inside a place full of dresses and other girly clothes. Before she left, she promised Mike she wouldn't buy any girly clothes or anything that would embarrass him. As she stood next to the shop, she saw Scarlett pass by and stood very still. The two looked at each other briefly and Svetlana could tell there was evil in her eyes.
After she left, Svetlana continued to watch her walk away until she felt a hand on her shoulder and nearly jumped, "Ah!" she shrieked.
"Svetlana, are you okay?" Zoey asked in concern.
"Yeah!" she responded quickly, "I'm fine. Just thinking that's all."
Zoey looked at her funny but shrugged it off and the friends headed to the next place. It was a music store and Sky searched high and low for something that she wanted to find.
"Come on, come on!" she muttered to herself, "Where is it?!"
"What are you looking for?" Samey asked.
"I've been looking for this Christina Aguilera album for months and I've had no luck at all!" Sky said in frustration, "Why can't I find it?!"
"Um dear, " Svetlana said while holding an album, "Is this vhat you're looking for?"
She held up an album that said "Bionic" and showed Christina Aguilera with half of her face being all bionical. Skys face lit up as she hugged Svetlana happily, "Thank you, thank you so much!" she said excitedly, "I can't believe you found this for me!"
"Oh you're welcome, darling!" Svetlana smiled.
The two hugged for a minute before realizing that everyone in the store was staring at them. They let go, paid for the CD, and walked out with awkward and embarrassed smiles on their faces.
"Shall we break for lunch?" Svetlana asked.
"You read my mind." Sky replied.
Once the others joined them, the girls made an easy decision on what they want to eat but Svetlana didn't chose anything because the place they picked only served meat. Zoey was treating for lunch but stood next to Svetlana while the other girls went to an empty table.
"Svetlana, aren't you coming?" Zoey asked.
"I will, Zoey." Svetlana answered, "I just need a minute to figure out vhat I want."
"You want me to wait with you?" she asked again, "I can pay for your food."
"No thanks, dear." she shook her head, "I might take a while und I don't want to waste your time."
"Okay, if you're sure." Zoey started to walk away, "We'll save you a spot okay?"
"Sure thing." Svetlana smiled as Zoey headed towards their table.
Svetlana looked around to see if any of the food court stands had any vegetarian dishes. When she turned again, she nearly jumped because Scarlett was smiling right in front of her.
"Hello." she said politely.
"H-Hi..." Svetlana said in surprise.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." Scarlett apologized, "I just thought we could have a talk."
"Thanks but no thanks." Svetlana backed away, "I know that you're evil und I won't have anything to do with you!"
Scarlett only smirked as she untied her hair and took off her glasses, "Oh really? You think you're better than me?"
"All I know is you're no good und you should leave me und my friends alone!" she said in an angry tone and turned to walk away.
"You mean like you and Mike the original?" she asked in a smug tone.
Svetlana gasped in horror and turned to Scarlett again, "How did you know about that?"
"Oh, I know a lot more than that." Scarlett made an evil chuckle before walking away, "But I have no time for fools. Ta-ta for now, Svetlana."
Svetlana glared at the red-headed witch until she disappeared into the crowd. She sighed to herself and relaxed for a minute before she went to a stand and ordered a salad, an apple, and a small shake. She joined her friends at the table minutes later who were looking at her in surprise.
"Vhy are you looking at me like zhat?" she asked with a questioned.
"You stood up to Scarlett without being afraid?" Samey asked first, "We never saw anyone do that before!"
"Vell, she did surprise me a little but she's not so tough." Svetlana shrugged, "She's just blowing smoke."
"Oh no." Sky shook her head, "You don't know her like we do. She's nuts and should belong in an insane asylum or something!"
"Vell, let's not worry about her and talk about something else. Alright?" Svetlana said casually.
"Yeah. Alright. I guess." the others said.
They just ate their lunch and talked about things like their lives before Total Drama, future goals, hobbies, etc. That's when Dakota started to ask Svetlana a very curious question.
"So Svetlana," Dakota asked with a smirk, "Do you have a crush on anyone? Maybe one of your personality friends?"
"Vell...I-uhhh..." Svetlana blushed and stammered, "Oh. Svetlana vill have to get back to you on that."
The others looked at each other with confused eyes before Samey spoke up, "Okay...Zoey what about you?"
"Oh, that's easy!" she smiled, "Mike and I have been together since Revenge of the Island and our relationship has grown very strong ever since."
"Ohhh." Svetlana sighed happily, "Svetlana loves romantic relationships. I can see why Mike is so loyal for you."
"I wish I had a boyfriend like that." Sky said and then sighed sadly, "But after what happened on Pahkitew Island, I don't think that's possible."
Talking about boys has reminded Sky of her ex-boyfriend and the way she and Dave interacted on the island. Dakota noticed this and patted her on the back.
"It's okay, Sky." she spoke softly to her friend, "You'll find your special someone someday. I didn't think Sam was the right one for me and we've been together for about a year. I'm sure there's someone out there for you, too."
"She's right." Samey nodded, "These things just take a little time so don't sweat it so much, okay?"
"Thanks you guys." Sky smiled warmly, "That helps a lot."
So, the girls finished their lunch and continued with their shopping spree. Zoey wanted to go to a store that had all kinds of glass figures and stuffed animals all over the place.
"Oh, these are so adorable!" Zoey said as she eyed the animals.
"I know!" Svetlana held a little puppy, "I just love how ze eyes look!"
While Zoey and Svetlana were fawning over the plush toys, Samey and Sky saw two familiar figures standing next to a shelf full of porcelain dolls. One was a little girl with a green long sleeved shirt and brown hair and the other was a teenage boy with a green beanie hat and an orange jacket with a whie long sleeve underneath.
"Shawn! Stacy!" Sky called out, "Over here!"
The two turned around and smiled when they saw the girls, "Sky! Samey!" little Stacy said as she walked over to them.
"Come here and give me a big hug!" Samey said as she hugged the child, "I'm so glad to see you!"
"Me too!" she said as she hugged Sky next, "And I'm happy to see you too, Sky!"
"As am I." Sky smiled widely.
"Hey guys!" Shawn said as he came from behind.
"Hi Shawn!" Sky said, "What are you guys doing here?"
"Well, I'm just taking Stacy here for a brother/sister day." he said, "I asked her dad if it's okay and we've been hanging out for a few hours. I thought about getting Stacy a little present so we came in here."
"He said he was going to buy a little doll for me." Stacy added.
"Aw, that's so nice of you!" Samey said.
"Hey, anything for my little sis'." he said as he ruffled Stacys hair.
The little girl, then, notice the three new girls behind Sky and wrapped her arms around Shawn.
"Samey, Sky, who are your friends?" Dakota asked first.
"This is Shawn and Stacy." Samey introduced her friends, "Shawn competed with me and Sky on the island. And Stacy here is someone came on the island by accident. Guys this is Zoey and Dakota, the girls who competed in season four before we did. Svetlana here is one of the many personalities of our other friend, Mike, who also competed with them."
Zoey approached the child first and knelt down to her level.
"Hi there." Zoey said first, "It's nice to meet you."
Stacy looked up at Zoey and blushed, "H-Hello." she said softly.
"She's a little shy." Sky whispered to them, "And she is really timid around strangers."
"That's okay." Dakota said and smiled at the girl, "Most kids are like that these days. It's perfectly fine."
Svetlana knelt down next to Zoey and gave Stacy a warm and comforting smile, "Oh, aren't you a darling?" she said sweetly.
"T-Thank you." Stacy smiled very softly and walked away to another part of the store.
"Sorry about that." Shawn rubbed his head, "She's not entirely used to strangers and for a good reason too. But, she doesn't like to talk about it."
"That's alright." Svetlana reassured, "Ve understand. Children should be aware anyway. I still think she's a sweet child."
"Thanks." Shawn grinned at her, "I'll be sure to tell her that." he turned to catch up with his sister just as the girls finished shopping.
Stacy looked around some more and came across a beautiful doll sitting on a chair. Her eyes grew wide in awe just as Shawn caught up with her.
"I like this one the best, Shawn!" Stacy pointed at the doll on display.
It was an inexpensive collectible doll with a pretty red dress, blonde hair with a red band, and dark brown shoes. It was also one of those types of dolls where you can move it's head, arms, hands, and legs.
"You like that one?" Shawn asked her.
"Uh-huh." Stacy nodded softly, "It's so pretty and I never had a doll before."
Knowing her past and the money situation her dad was in sometimes, Shawn understood why Stacy doesn't have a lot of toys at home. So, he paid for the doll and handed it to her who gave her brother a thankful hug.
"Thanks big brother." she said as she hugged him.
"Aw, you're welcome sis'." Shawn hugged her back and picked her up, "Guess we'll see y'all later?"
"But of course." Svetlana patted Stacys head, "It vas nice to meet you, little one."
"Thanks. I liked meeting all of you, too." Stacy smiled softly to her new friends, "Hopefully we can see each other again sometime."
"I'm sure we would." Zoey said kindly.
"Definitely." Dakota nodded.
"Sure thing." Sky said, "Well, bye Stacy. Bye Shawn."
"Bye girls." the child said before giving them a small embrace.
"Bye sweetie. Later Shawn." Samey said before she and the others walked away.
"See you later!" Shawn said back as he carried Stacy.
The last place the group went to was a movie store and this is one Svetlana wanted to go this time since she's been letting her friends go where they wanted to go first. They just followed Svetlana as she looked around the different movie sections and genres they offered.
"Anything you're looking for, Svetlana?" Dakota asked.
"Not really." Svetlana replied, "Just browsing is all."
The others looked around and even found a couple movies for themselves. Svetlana felt like giving up until she saw something that caught her eye. It was a movie she had not seen in years and it was one of her favorite movies of her childhood: The Wizard Of Oz. She grabbed the movie, took a good look at it, and held it close to her heart. Dakota came over to her and saw the movie in her hands.
"What'd you find, Svetlana?" she asked.
"It's ze Wizard of Oz!" Svetlana answered excitedly, "Years ago, Mike used to own this on VHS but he played it so many times that it got worn out und ruined. It came on TV every now and then but he couldn't find any copies and forgot all about it. So, I'm going to get zis not just for Mike but for me as well."
"Aw, how sweet!" said Dakota.
After Svetlana bought the movie, the girls finally left the mall. On the drive back, Dakota stopped at a coffee shop and the girls ordered iced coffees to go. Then, they headed to the park where they hung out and talked some more while sitting by the fountain. After about an hour in the sun, they all decided to head to Skys house to chill out a bit longer before heading home. As soon as they got there
"Hey Zoey!" Sky tapped her shoulder, "You wanna do the ALS ice bucket challenge?"
"Sure!" Zoey agreed, "How does it work?"
"It's easy." Sky said as she held a video camera, "All you have to do is say your name and that you're doing the challenge, request anyone you want to do it, and then we pour cold water and ice on you."
"Oh okay." Zoey nodded.
The other girls went into the house, filled up a bucket of cold water and ice cubes, and brought it outside next to Zoey sitting in a chair. Then, Sky turned on the camera and signaled Zoey to speak.
"Hi! My name is Zoey and I'm going to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge." she smiled and waved to the camera, "I request Anne Maria, Scarlett, Courtney, and Heather to do this challenge as well. You have twenty four hours to respond and do the challenge and if you can't, you have to pay one hundred dollars. Okay? Alright, here I go!"
She sat in her chair as Svetlana, Samey, and Dakota pour the ice water onto her and she jumped up laughing.
"Whoo!" Zoey laughed, "That's really cold! But refreshing too! Well, I did it and I hope you all give your support! Bye!" she waved goodbye.
"And cut!" Sky said as she turned off the camera.
The girls yelled and cheered for Zoey as Sky handed her a towel she got before they started.
"T-Thanks!" Zoey shivered as she dried herself off.
"No problem." Sky smiled, "I have some dry clothes you can borrow if you want."
"Are you sure?" asked Zoey.
"No sense you going home all cold and wet like an ice cube." Sky giggled, "Come on."
She led Zoey into the house and gave her a set of clothes until she got home. Then, the five girls went up into Skys room and just chatted some more. And, for a half an hour, the girls started to weave their own bracelets from a kit that Samey brought with her. Once the girls finished, they relaxed for a minute
"Here Svetlana." Zoey gave her a brightly colored bracelet, "We want you to have this."
"For me?!" Svetlana gasped and took the bracelet, "Really?!"
"Yeah." she nodded, "As a token of our friendship, we each chose a color of thread to make this for you. I chose red, Samey chose pink, Sky picked yellow, and Dakota chose orange."
"We wanted to show you how much we appreciate you as a friend, Svetlana." Sky gave a warm smile to her.
"Thank you." Svetlana teared up, "Thank you so much for zis wonderful gift! You are all the best girlfriends Svetlana ever had!"
"Awww!" the girls said warmly.
They all had a group hug and, before they knew it, it was time to go home. The four girls said goodbye to Sky, Dakota dropped Samey off at her house, and stopped at her house where Zoey and Svetlana were about to leave.
"Thanks Dakota!" Zoey waved from her car window, "See you later!"
"Bye girls!" Dakota waved back, "Bye Svetlana! Say "Hi" to Mike for me!"
"Vill do!" Svetlana yelled, "Goodbye und thank you!"
Zoey drove away and it only took a couple minutes to reach Mikes house. As Svetlana stepped out of the car with her things, Zoey came around and gave the personality a big hug.
"I'm glad you could come, Svetlana!" Zoey said as they hugged, "Thanks!"
"I should be thanking you, Zoey!" Svetlana said as they let go, "After all, you and Mike came up vith this wonderful day und I can say this vas the best day of my life!"
"You're welcome!" Zoey smiled, "And if you ever want to hang out again, let me know."
"I sure vill." Svetlana said before walking to the door, "I hope you have a wonderful evening und thank you again!"
"No problem." Zoey walked back to her car, "Bye Svetlana!"
"Bye Zoey!" she said back.
The two waved each other goodbye before Zoey drove away. Svetlana heart was filled with happiness to know that her first girls day, like her first sleepover, was a big success. She went into the house and had a light snack before heading into Mikes room.
Once she was in the room Svetlana went to one of Mikes drawers, opened it, and it was filled with various things that her, Mike, and the other personalities had over the years. There was a spare necklace from Vito, a pocket knife from Mal, pocket watch from Chester, a piece of string from Manitobas old rope, and the last item was a set of pictures from a photo booth Mike took before Mal came back in their lives. In order, each picture contained Mike, Chester, herself, Vito, and Manitoba Smith separately.
Taking off the bracelet, she placed in the drawer and closed it up for safe keeping. Then, she laid down on the bed and closed her eyes until she fell asleep.
Before she came back to the mind, what the guys did all day was build a house of cards in the living room. After failing six times, they were very close on placing the last two cards on the very top which would complete the house. Mal was lying down reading his book while Vito was shaking and holding the last two cards in his hands.
"Steady mate." Manitoba said quietly, "Steady..."
"I know I know!" Vito said in a hushed voice, "Just shut up!"
"Slowly..." Mike whispered.
Very slowly, Vito was about to place the last cards on the very top when...
"I'm home!" Svetlana entered making the cards fall.
The others were a little irritated that the cards fell again but Vito stood there holding his cards with his eyes wide and jaw dropped. He was like that for a minute and Mike tried to snap him out of his trance.
"Vito?" he waved his hand in front of his brothers face, "Hello? Earth to Vito!"
After a couple minutes of silent, Vito snapped out of it and tears filled his eyes.
"AHHHH!" he cried as he laid his head down, "Four hours wasted!"
He cried out in anguish and defeat as Chester rolled his eyes and tried to comfort him at the same time, "Oh..." he sighed and rubbed his back, "There there..."
"Let's leave him alone for a minute." Mal got up and lead the others to the kitchen.
The four personalities went to the kitchen and sat down on the table.
"So," Mike began, "how was your girl day?"
"It vas vonderful!" Svetlana said in a happy tone, "First ve went shopping, hung out, talked about girlish things, met some new friends, und Zoey did an ice water challenge!"
"You mean the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?" Mal asked with curiosity.
"Uh-huh!" she nodded.
"Wow!" Manitoba laughed a little, "I wish I could've been there!"
"I think I have ze memory saved somewhere." Svetlana mentioned, "I can show you later."
"Gee thanks." Mike gave her a grin, "So I'm guessing you had a fun day?"
"You be Svetlana did!" she said before giving Mike a hug, "Und I have you to thank for!"
"Anytime." Mike hugged his sister back, "You needed it anyway."
Their brothers laughed after Svetlana stopped hugging Mike and, briefly, kissed him on the cheek. Then she went back to the living room, after Vito had calmed down, to tell him and Chester about her day. Like the others, they were happy that Svetlana had a fun day but they were also glad to have her home. Mike took control for a minute to have dinner, take a shower, and then get ready for bed. Later on, everyone decided to go to bed early after such a long day of hanging out with friends or playing with cards.
Mike came into Svetlanas room to check on his sister and smiled when he saw her sound asleep. He crept over, gave Svetlana a gentle hug, and rubbed her hair softly.
"Good night sis'." he whispered and kissed her on the forehead, "Glad you had a great day. I love you."
He, quietly, left the room but not before smiling at his sister one last time. Svetlana was very grateful that Zoey and Mike planned this whole day just for her and she was very happy about making some new friends that day. Mike promised to let his sister have more days like this with Zoey and their other friends too. Zoey, also, liked having to spend time with Svetlana and hoped she can do it again sometime.
Because, sometimes, all you need is a day with your friends to make your day bright.
To Be Continued...