Chapter 8.
The glitz competition.
The first day of competition was arriving quickly. Everyones alarm rang at 8:00 am, due to the competition being at around 10 am starting the contestants had 2 hours to prepare. "So I think the first thing we should all do is head to the salon." Strawberry said to her waking friends. "If you didn't suggest it I would have." Lemmon said. The other kids agreed. Custard told them. "Don't forget you guys need to drop us off at the day care". Pupcake and the other pets nodded in agreement. "Don't worry we haven't forgotten" the kids all headed down getting there pets situated. The giant tv set for a veiw of the pageant in 2 hours. Having no time to sit to eat all the kids got a breakfast to go as they headed to the salon.
The options were all free to the contestants and each one set an order of glitz pageant makeup and hairstyles for the competition. Strawberry while waiting decided to read some books and speak to her freinds. The main book in question was an biography of chiffon cake, the owner of sparkle industries, mastermind behind the berry princess park and one who orchestrated the little miss strawberryland pageant. "Wow" Strawberry said. "What is it strawberry shortcake?" Strawberry was reading through all of her history and couldn't believe what she was reading "apparently miss chiffon cake was born and grew up in central Strawberryland. Apparently not to far from where we live. It says back when she was a little girl technology was less advanced then now but that didn't stop her and her dearest friends from having fun. Apparently she made freinds all over the world but her greatest friend's were named sponge upside down cake, chocolate chip cookie dough, pear blossom, bramble berry tart and vanilla cupcake.
A couple of adults, a man and a woman, passing by overheard her talking smiled "and we still are to this day." This somewhat shocked them. "Sorry if I startled you. I am bramble berry, and this with me is chocolate chip" chocolate began talking to them at exstremly quick speeds. "We are sorry to have bothered you, its just hearing all of that takes us back, chiffon cake was and honestly still is such an amazing friend. When she asked us to help with this pageant we couldn't wait to help." Chocolate chip said. The others were getting there nails done as they spoke. "So you know chiffon cake berry well, what is she like?" Bramble berry smiled. "Well I would love to tell you but you girls are almost done with your salon needs and we don't want to make any of you late". Blueberry muffin smiled. "That is so true." Bramble looked at his watch "besides we need to continue the maintenance of the facility." The kids all waved the adults goodbye when the adults were outside the salon chocolate chip said "that one girl, didn't...?" Before she could even finish bramble said "without a doubt."
It was soon time for the glitz pageant round. After changing into there dresses the kids headed down to the studio. As the music was playing an adult black woman in a yellow gown. "Welcome everyone to event 1 of the little miss strawberryland pageant. I am your announcer, Yellow lilly. Before we begin i wanted to state a few words to everyone. Sparkle tech corpe has always been a business of freindship as well as femininity, a foundation of care and trust amongst each other, this holds true especially now. I like so many of us that helped make these events possible was and still am a good freind to miss chiffon cake. And it is with great honor to her im am privileged to be announcing these lovely young ladies. Now without further ado, lets begin." Crepe suzette, frosty puff and apple dumplin all were huttled around strawberry and apples tv. Soon walked in almond tea. "Did i miss it?" The girl from the eastern lands boardering the great wall of chocolate asked. "No not at all madam tea they are close to the middle" crepe said. Apple went up and hugged almond. "I am so glad you came too" apple said. "Of course i wouldn't miss it"
In the pet center every so often an animal would sound off a cheer as there owner was called and showed her best glitz move. Custard however noticed one particular pet up on a nearby table in a plastic case, a pink strawberryland rose tarantula, this spider had 4 large eyes all along the top of her head and was clearly watching intently, all while biting down on her meal worm, custard noticed she was actually wearing a small cheer leader skirt around her thorax and had pink pom poms attached to her 3rd pair of walking legs. "Hey you guys see that? I wonder who's pet that is?" Custard asked her freinds. She didn't have to wait a while to find out. Lilly began to speak. "Next up miss powder puff" The spider began to move her pom poms as high as she could shaking them making a cheerful rustling sound. it was clear that the "ultamate girly girl" was the one who cared for this large intelligent spider. Meanwhile on the stage powder puff had on a pink cupcake style dress adorned in bows and ribbons. Her feet adorned in pink marry janes she had a joy in her step as she walked out, it was clear she was enjoying herself and that gave a big boost to her score. The judges were absolutely impressed however were looking for even the slightest flaw to decrease there score. As she did her routine she was carful to keep her attitude in check making sure to show off her poofy dress, the judges in complete awe. After a small curtsy she twirled and waved a delicate wave with a dainty smile. and gracefully walked out. The others looked in complete amazement. "That sure will be tough to beat" Lemmon meringue said. Soon the central strawberryland group were coming up and soon gingersnap was called. as she walked out she gracefully moved on her heels waving to the crowd, while not as delicate and dainty as powder puff she held her own well. With a curtsy she gracefully walked back to the backstage making sure to highlight her dress and makeup. Angel cake was next and she did the same. Strawberry was then called. She began to move perfectly like a true princess, her dress glittering in the stage light, she blew the audience a delicate kiss to amplify her cuteness and stopped at the edge to preform a perfect curtsy. As she walked away her smile showed a degree of self confidence that was a huge plus to all the judges. Next up was Huckleberry. He was extremely nervous but after his name was called he moved as gracefully as he could trying to channel his inner princess. With every step he dazzled the unknowing audience and judges. At the edge of the stage he curtsied for the theater and there were cheers. As huckleberry gracefully returned to the backstage powderpuff looked at him. She said smugly "huh i guess there is a bit of a lady in you after all". Backstage Huckleberry was shaking a bit nervously as strawberry angel and ginger were congratulating him. Orange blossom preformed her walk decently well and the same went for the others. After 3 hours the scores were being tallied. And then the big reveal came. Each round the girls were scored based on 100 points. The finals came there were a few in particular they sought out and they were
Strawberry shortcake: 100/100
Powder puff: 100/100
Huckleberry pie: 100/100
Orange blossom: 98/100
Gingersnap: 99/100
Angel cake: 99/100
Blueberry muffin: 99/100
Pepermint fizz: 90/100
Lemon meringue: 100/100
Razzberry tart: 89/100
As the kids read there scores they were amazed and relieved. Everyone of central Strawberryland scored exstremly high. They gathered in a giant group hug and hopped joyfully. Back at strawberryies house the guests hugged each other in joy for there friend's. The pet salon erupted in happy noises. The main kids pets were super confident and always believed in there owners. As the kids went to pick up there pets the strawberry land kids decided to celebrate with a party of sweets in there finest dresses.