Chapter 7: Pageant Preparations
Buster went right to work on the beauty pageant. He decided that he'd have a total of 15 contestants, three judges, and the pageant would six parts: intro, evening gowns, swimsuits, personality, talent, and finally the crowning.
He, Ms. Crawly, and Stacy worked on the flyer. He had told Stacy to assist Ms. Crawly so they'd catch any mistakes that were made. By they were down the flyer looked like this:
Miss Animalia Beauty Pageant
Buster Moon will be hosting a beauty pageant at Moon Theater.
The contestant must be between the ages of 16-55.
The pageant will be held May 25th
If you're interested come to Moon Theater to fill out an application.
Applications will be available March 12-18, and March 19 applicants will be picked.
Located at 551 Echo Drive
The winner will be crowned Miss Animalia and be rewarded with a trophy and a check for $1,000
After the flyers were made, Eddie and Stacy plastered them all over the city. When March 12 almost all the women in Animalia showed up at Moon Theater. On the applications it asked their names, age, hobbies, and occupations.
Buster saw some familiar faces while he passed out the applications.
"You want to be in the pageant Rosita?" asked Buster, handing Rosita an application.
"Yeah, I've never been in a pageant before, and it'll be fun." said Rosita.
Along with Rosita, Ash, Meena and even Ms. Crawly took an applications.
"Just want to show everyone I still got it." Ms. Crawly explained to those who looked at her with wide eyes.
Mike walked into the theater with Nancy.
"Hey, Mike." Buster greeted.
"Hey, Moon. You think you could spare an application for Nancy here?" Mike requested.
"Sure, here you go."
And he gave her one. While they filled out the application, Missy came into the theater.
"Buster?" she called.
"Oh, hey sis. What's up?"
"Well, I was just wondering if maybe, you know..."
"Do you want to be in the pageant?"
"Well, I'd like to."
"Then here."
He handed her an application.
"But Buster, are you sure it's okay if I'm in the pageant? I mean you're my brother, I don't want animals to think you're playing favorites." Missy mentioned
"That is a point." Buster realized.
He thought about it for a moment, then looked at the other contestants.
"Hey, ladies."
The contestants looked at him.
"You wouldn't mind if Missy's in the pageant would you?"
They looked at each other, and spoke.
"Of course not." replied Rosita.
"It's a beauty pageant, everyone woman who wants to be in it should have the opportunity." added Nancy.
They knew that Buster was honest, and wouldn't rig the contest to let his sister win.
"Thank you." said Missy, gratefully, and she took an application.
As Missy filled it out, she talked to the others.
"So is he still overdoing the coffee?" she asked.
"Yeah, he's drinking at least two coffees a day." said Meena.
"That brother of mine." Missy replied, rolling her eyes.
"Speaking of your brother, it turns out Stacy has a crush on him." Ash informed.
"Stacy, the new front of house?"
Ms. Crawly, Rosita, Ash, and Meena nodded. Missy put her paw over her mouth to contain her laughter, the she spoke.
"I can't believe it, my brother hasn't dated since high school."
"Yeah, but unfortunately Stacy seems a bit too shy to tell him." Ms. Crawly mentioned, looking on stage.
Missy looked at what Ash was looking at. On stage Stacy was looking out from the curtain, watching Buster.
"She looks like she could use some friends." Nancy told them.
"Yeah, and that's what we're going to do. You guys want to help?" wondered Rosita to Nancy and Missy.
"Sure why not?" Nancy answered.
"Of course I'll help." added Missy.
The next morning, Buster got up early to see about finding some judges. He got on his bike, and peddled down the street. His first stop was Nana Noodleman's mansion.
"So I was wondering if you'd be interested in being a judge for the upcoming pageant." said Buster to Nana.
"A judge?" asked Nana, as she took a sip of her tea.
"Yeah, I mean a woman of your stature, would probably make a great judge."
Nana was quiet for a moment, then she spoke.
"You have yourself a deal, Mr. Moon."
"Thank you, Nana. Opening night's on May 25th."
The he left her house. The other two judges he picked was a crocodile named Al Crocs, and a zebra named David Stevens. Before heading back to the theater, he stopped for a cappuccino.
"Here you are, Mr. Moon one grande cappuccino." said the worker, handing Buster a large coffee cup.
"Thank you." replied Buster, and he paid him.
"Here's your hot chocolate and strawberry muffin, miss." another worker told an animal.
"Thanks."
Buster recognized the voice, and saw Stacy.
"Stacy."
Stacy looked at Buster and blushed lightly.
"Mr. Moon, hi."
"Getting breakfast to go?"
"Yeah, I was just on my way to work."
"So was I, so let's go."
And the two walked out together. As the two walked, Stacy tried to think of something to say, when she finally spoke.
"So how are preparations for the pageant going?"
"It's going great, I found three judges, give out more applications, and figure out who's gonna be in it." Buster explained, as he sipped his coffee.
"I bet it's going to be great. Wish I could be in it."
Buster's eyes lit up.
"Hey, why don't you fill out an application?"
"Me? But I haven't been in Calatonia that long. And I've never been in a pageant before."
"Come on, Stace. What've you got to lose, and besides you'll get to know more animals."
When the two got to the theater, Stacy thought about filling out an application.
"Well, it can just be for laughs, I mean hundreds of women are filling out applications, what're the chances I'd get pick?" she said to herself.
So she filled one out, and gave it to Buster.
That's chapter 7, plz review