"Dude keep it together." Miriam says as the group brings Mei into the bathroom.
"I can't. We need to see this concert. Why doesn't my mom get that? I never ask for anything. My whole life I've been her perfect little Mei-Mei. Temple duties, grades..." Mei says angrily.
"Violin!" Abby shouts.
"Tap dancing." Priya says.
"Oriental dance and fencing." Alexis says.
"Yeah. We've been so good. If they don't trust us anyway then what's the point?" Mei says.
"Wow! Who are you?" Miriam asks as the group is surprised at Mei's outburst.
"I love it! Fight the power!" Abby shouts.
"Tell them Mei!" Alexis says.
"Yeah. This isn't just our first concert. This is our first step into womanhood. And we have to do it together." Mei says.
"I'm in girl. We'll say it's a sleepover at my house." Miriam says.
"The perfect crime." Abby says.
"My mom will never know. Now we just got to raise the money for tickets. Come on girls think!" Mei says.
"Know what'll help me think? A little panda." Abby says as she looks at Mei.
"Abby..." Mei says.
"Come on Mei. It'll clear my mind. Just a little hit! It's so cute!" Abby shouts.
"Ugh. Fine. Happy?" Mei says as she transforms.
"Oh yeah. That's the stuff." Abby says happily as she hugs Mei before some girls walk in.
"O-M-G!" A girl says.
"Aah! Go away!" Mei shouts as she hides in a bathroom stall.
"That was you in the bathroom! I didn't imagine it!" The girl says.
"Yeah you did." Mei says.
"Get out Stacy." Alexis says.
"But she's like a magical bear?" A girl asks.
"Red panda!" The group shouts as the girls see Mei in her panda form.
"You are the cutest thing ever!" Stacy shouts as the girls happily squeal.
"Come out please?" Another girl asks as the girls beg for Mei to come out.
"Wait. So you like the panda?" Mei asks as she comes out of the stall in human form.
"Like it? I love it! I'll give you anything!" Stacy says.
"Money?" Mei asks.
"My kidney! My soul." A girl says excitedly.
"Yeah!" A girl shouts.
"Adorable." Stacy says before the girls look at each other and smile.
*Timeskip*
"Is it on?" Miriam asks as the group heads into a room with some equipment.
"Let's go!" Abby shouts.
"All right troops listen up. Operation 4-Town Shake Down is about to commence. The boys are coming to the SkyDome May 18th. Our goal five tickets. That's 1200 bucks! Step one neutralize the empress. Step two... Spread the word. And step three... hustle this panda and squeeze every last loonie outta those kids." Mei says as the group gets started with their plan to make money.
*Timeskip*
"Check out Number 12. He's got delts for days." Miriam says as the group is on the bench watching the track team while making key chains.
"Ugh." Alexis says.
"Oh come on Alexis. You're never interested in any boy. There must be boy you like." Miriam says as she looks at alexis.
"Yeah! Tell us!" Abby shouts.
"I do like someone but you'll never guess who they are. And even then I don't think they like me anyway. No point in reveals if no results will be met." Alexis says.
"Low move girl." Priya says.
"Come on guys focus." Mei says harshly.
"Girl relax." Abby says.
"Yeah. We're doing our best." Miriam says.
"It's not enough! The concert's this Saturday and we're still a hundred short! I knew we should have charged more for photos! Stupid, stupid, stupid!" Mei shouts angrily.
"Mei breathe. It's in the bag." Miriam says.
"But..." Mei says.
"Mei the whole point is to go and have fun. But we can't if we're exhausted. Take a break for a bit." Alexis says as she smiles at Mei.
"Okay, okay, okay." Mei says as she smiles at Alexis causing her to blush.
"You guys are so weird." A voice says from under the bleachers.
"Tyler!" Alexis says angrily.
"Are you spying on us?" Mei asks.
"I wanna talk to you Lee." Tyler says.
"Forget it." Mei says.
"Fine. Wonder if your mom knows her precious little Mei-Mei has been flaunting the panda all over school." Tyler says as Mei gasps.
"That's none of your business!" Mei says angrily as she walks over to Tyler in panda form.
"One more step and I'm telling her everything. Now put that thing away and hear me out." Tyler says as he shows a picture of Mei in panda form.
"What do you want? I wanna throw a sick birthday party. An epic one. It's this Friday. If you're there everyone will come. Simple as that." Tyler says as Mei changes back to human form.
"A party?" Mei asks.
"Look I've done you a favor keeping my mouth shut. All I'm asking for is one back. Hmm." Tyler says.
"I'll do it. But it'll cost you one... No. Two hundred bucks." Mei says.
"Okay." Tyler says as Mei's tail appears.
"Uh hold please." Mei says as she runs over to the others.
"Are you serious? You can't trust him." Miriam says.
"It's a trap!" Abby says.
"When has he ever done anything for us in good terms?" Alexis asks.
"This sounds like a boy-girl party. Are we allowed to boy-girl parties?" Priya asks.
"Guys! Two hundred bucks will put us over the top! We have to do this. We'll meet at Tyler's I'll do my thing and then we'll bounce. Easy-peasy." Mei says.
"Dude what about your mom?" Miriam asks.
"Yeah. She will be furious. Not to mention we can forget the concert if she finds out." Alexis says.
"Exactly. If she finds out. Forget my mom. I'll be back before she even knows I'm gone." Mei says.
"But Mei..." Alexis says as Mei goes over to T.
"Hey dorkbag. We're in. But you only get the panda for an hour. And we are not bringing any presents." Mei says.
"Deal." Tyler says as he and Mei shake hands.
