Leaving the auditorium with her friends .
Mae : Yees!
Colette : I don't believeIdon't believe ! That's a brilliant idea !
Rebecca Sabo had just revealed to her students what the final exam would be , each would have to do a fashion report and the best one would be published in Cosmouse . Candidates should therefore choose a theme and illustrate it with original photos . Colette was overflowing with enthusiasm .
Colette : What do you think is the best light for expressive photos ? The pale morning light or the golden afternoon sun ?
Paulina : Well , I would say-
Colette : Of course ! Before worrying about lighting , I have to think about clothes ! Rather a sporty or elegant outfit , in your opinion ?
Violet : In my opinion-
Colette : What am I talking about ?! I have to set the context first !
Paulina , Violet , Nicky and Pamela exchanged an amused look , it had only been ten minutes since the end of the lesson and Colette had already thrown herself headlong into the design of her project . Nicky stoped and looked her friend in the eye .
Nicky : Calm down , Coco ! We know how much you care about this , but you have time to think ! You might as well choose your subject calmly .
Colette : Right , but even if it means trying my paw at my dream job , I'd like to do a good job !
Pamela : Good job ? Your report will be excellent , I'm sure !
Reassured by the confidence she inspired in her four accomplices , Colette rushed to her room and set to work . She began by rereading the valuable notes she had taken during the lesson , then flipped through her favorite issues of Cosmouse in search of inspiration . Finally , she found the right idea . Arming herself with sheets and colored pens , she drew up a fairly precise draft of the report she had in mind , then ran out to show it to her friends .
Colette : If they like it as much as I do , I'll get on it right now !
Carried away by her enthusiasm , the student started a turn without checking that the way was clear and hit ... Bianca .
Colette : Oh , sorry !
Bianca : It's okay .
She bends down to pick up the leaves that Colette had dropped . As she handed her back her folder , the headline on the front page caught her attention .
Bianca : Modern Princess ?
Colette : This is the theme I chose for the exam . Every girl has something special that makes her feel like a princess . In my report , I would like to present the outfits that best highlight the character of each other .
Bianca : Your idea sounds great ! And for the photos , I can already suggest a model to you .
Colette : Really ? I know her ?
Bianca : Not only do you know her , but you have her in front of you !
Colette was not the only one , among the Thea Sisters , to want to rub shoulders with fashion reporting . Nicky and Paulina were also thinking about a good subject for Rebecca Sabo's final test . Nicky lay down on her bed .
Nicky : We would have to come up with something original .
Paulina flipped through the digital version of Cosmouse on her laptop .
Paulina : Yes , something unusual...and reflecting our tastes .
The two girls thought in silence about how to make a series of fashion photos that evoke their universe . A brief ringing tore them from their cogitations . On the computer screen was an envelope , Paulina had received mail in her mailbox .
Paulina : It's a message from Penny !
The two Thea Sisters had met Penny on a hike the previous summer . And now , the young walker sent them some pictures of these vacations spent together . Looking at these images which brought back so many good memories , Paulina and Nicky had an illumination .
Nicky : How about the ideal outfits for trekking ?
Paulina : Of course ! And we could call it...Camping Chic ! Fashion is not limited to parades on catwalks... And to set the scene , I can't think of anything better than a bivouac in the middle of nature !
All they had to do was find models capable of playing campers . Which didn't take long . As soon as the two girls told their allies about their project , Violet , Craig , Shen , Dina , Tanya , Vic and Roni offered to pose for them . After spending the afternoon overhauling the engine of her Jeep , Pamela joined the group . The idea of Paulina and Nicky did not fail to enthuse her .
Pamela : I want to be your all-purpose rodent , and Colette's !
Paulina : Thank you , Pam ! As Sabo explained to us , it is not only necessary journalists , photographers and models to carry out this kind of report , but also technicians , who are in charge of setting up the set , adjusting the lighting , creating special effects ...
Pamela : ...and ensure supplies ! If you entrust me with your logistics , boots , jeans and bandanas will quickly rhyme with...pizzas !
After her unfortunate performance in the first class , Vanilla had sworn to prove to Rebecca Sabo that she knew more about fashion than all the students at Mouseford put together . She alone deserved the title of Fashion Queen . However , the best way to convince the editor of Cosmouse was to present a project that would leave everyone speechless . As soon as she knew what the exam would consist of , the mouselet locked herself in her room to think of a strategy allowing her to achieve her ends . And as always with Vanilla , the end justified the means .
Vanilla : Okay , mother !
Vanilla hung up the phone .
Vanilla : My mom takes care of everything . She is just at a great designer and will select a series of outfits next to which those chosen by the Thea Sisters will look like miserable rags !
Alicia : Ah , fashion...how wonderful ! I can't wait to have my picture taken in this outfits and see the result !
Vanilla glared at her .
Vanilla : Who told you you were going to wear them ?!
Zoe : Well , since Nicky and Paulina asked your brother and the others to pose for them , we thought you would call us .
Vanilla : I don't care what Nicky and Paulina are doing !
An unexpected knock knock ended the discussion .
Vanilla : It must be him !
Vanilla ran to the door . Alan introduces an elegant looking rodent .
Alan : Miss De Vissen , a visit for you !
Vanilla : Patrick Richardson ! Thanks for coming !
Patrick : You know I would do anything for my dear friend Vissia's daughter !
Vanilla : Connie , Zoe , Alicia , this is Patrick Richardson , one of the most famous fashion photographers ! He will illustrate my report !
Patrick : And I'm looking forward to start !
Vanilla : Perfect ! With you , I'm sure to win ! But first of all , you have to change !
Patrick : Change ?!
Vanilla : That's right ! Alan , give him your uniform . Then you can go on vacation !
Patrick : What ?! You want me to wear costume ?!
Vanilla : Exactly ! Rebecca Sabo must think that my photos were taken by students , not by a professional !
Patrick : I refuse to do such a thing-
Vanilla : Weren't you ready to do anything to please your dear friend Vissia ?
Patrick : I...I...
Then with a sigh , he resigned himself to following Alan to take on the role of Vanilla's assistant . In the huge territory of the planet Jupiter , Europa completely out of herself returned . She raced across all the moons at speed in search of Callisto . Some Satelles Minors who were asleep were startled awake by the mouselet's cries of joy .
Europa : Callisto ! Callisto ! Where's Callisto !? Europa absolutely needs to talk to Callisto ! Callisto must help Europa to realize a project !
Callisto had been leave for a while . Heard , Io left her room .
Io : For God sake , Europa ! Why are you so noisy today ?!
Europa : Io !
Her friend walked over to her .
Europa : Io wants you to help Europa with a project !
Io : What project you have now ?! I'm sure it's something-
Europa : Very very special for Europa ! Europa wants Io to pose for Europa , Europa wants Io to model for a fashion photo contest ! If Europa wins , the Io face will appear in Cosmouse magazine !
Hearing this , Io imagined herself in beautiful clothes and pictures all over the Earth , and Mercury noticed .
Io : Oh yes ! I want to pose for you !
Europa : *hugged her* Yay !
Io : And if you want...as soon as you finish your project , I could raid Mouseford Academy and collect Stones Sacred .
