Valentine's Day
It was not a normal day, here in Sooga Village, everyone was preparing for the big Valentine's Day Festival.
Uncle Dumpling, Ho, and Linguine were cooking, making sure all the food was prepared and tasting amazing.
Dada was doing what he usually does cleaning and getting in the way. He said, "I wish I could be someone's valentine," and then went on moping.
Today was a very important day for all the ladies in Sooga Village, especially Pucca. The Valentines Festival was a day when love is in the air and everyone is happy. Pucca wanted to have the perfect day with the perfect guy, yet she knew that Garu isn't in to all that especially lovey dovey things. "It's worth a shot," she thought.
Ching also wanted today to be perfect and decide she was going to make something for Abyo. She headed towards the Goh-Rong, to ask Pucca for help.
Garu and Abyo were practicing their Ninja moves just outside Garu's house. Abyo did five Ninja flips exclaiming,"Hi-ya," and ripped his shirt on the last one. He then asked Garu," Is today the 14th?" Garu without a clue of what today was, Noded. Abyo said," I feel like I have to do something really important today, but can't seem to remember." Garu with a confused face shrugged his shoulders. They continued to fight.
Tobe had been waiting for this day all year long. He thought, "Finally, I could show my devoting love for Pucca!" His Ninjas laughed at him. He yelled,"Quiet, we need to prepare for operation XoXo!" He planned to have the best Valentine's Day ever, but knew he wouldn't succeed if Garu was around. His first step was to get rid of Garu.
Ching made it to Pucca's and told her what she planned to do. Pucca smiled and also wanted to make something for Garu. Ching the said, "So, what should we make? Oh, what about something sweet? Cookies? Chocolates?" They thought about it and agreed that they would make chocolates with the boys' face on them. They started preparing.
All the smiling people were decorating and setting the festival up. The festival would have tons of food, games, and rides. They were even setting up a marriage station, were any couple could pretend to get married.
Garu and Abyo were walking in to the Main Center of the Village and saw the smiling people setting up. Abyo then realized ,"Garu today's Valentine's Day!" Garu with a puzzled look shrugged. Abyo said remember, "Valentine's Day, the day of love and lovey dovey things? Don't you remember what happened last year? ... When we forgot!" Garu then got a flashback of what happened last year when they forgot. Let's just say it wasn't pretty and they couldn't do anything for weeks. Garu then got a frightened look on his face and started to panic just a little. Abyo said," It's okay! We still have time and I got a plan." They frantically headed back to Abyo's house.
Tobe spotted Garu's pigtails from a distance. They overheard Garu's and Abyo's conversation and said,"Ninja we must follow them and crush their plans. Tobe and his Ninja followed Garu and Abyo.
Ching and Pucca were having fun making the chocolates. They made milk, dark, and white chocolates all with Abyo's and Garu's face on them. Pucca goes to take them and they taste rich and delicious. They were happy with how they can out. They looked at the time and realized the festival starts in less than 2 hours and they don't know what to wear!
Garu and Abyo went in to the police station. Abyo yelled,"Dad! Where are you? This is an emergency!" Policeman Bruce came in and said "yes, what's the emergency? Over." Abyo explained," Today's Valentine's Day and we don't know what to do! Remember what happened last year!" Policeman Bruce stated, "yeah I do remember last year. Remember how much heartache you two caused those girls? They had a right to beat you to up. Hahaha Over." Garu rubbed his tushy remember how much pain it was in last year. Abyo said,"Dad we know that, that's why we need your help! What do we do?" Policeman Bruce proclaimed,"Girls are hard to understand and especially today! Today's Valentine's Day, they want something from the heart. They want to know you care. Over." Garu and Abyo were confused and had no idea what to do. Abyo asked," So what do we do?" Policeman Bruce exclaimed," Take them out to the festival and get them a little something. Over" They both feared what was waiting for them at the festival.
Tobe and his Ninjas again overheard them. Tobe explained that their new plan was to make Garu's date into a disaster. They started setting up traps.
Pucca and Ching looked at some fancy dresses. They tried on multiple colors and designs. Ching gave Pucca a fancy, long red dress with gold embroidery. Pucca gave Ching a magenta beaded dress. They hurried to try them on and came out giggling. Ching said," wow! Pucca you look amazing and I just love the dress you picked out for me!" Pucca noded and continued looking at the dress. They got the dresses and headed to Pucca's to get ready.
Garu and Abyo made plans to make it through the night safe from almost all the lovey dovey things and without getting beaten up. Abyo and Garu split up to get ready. They both decided they would come dressed to impress. They would wear black suits and Abyo would wear a magenta tie and Garu a red and black heart designed tie.
Tobe has plans to make today the worst day for Garu by making him a no show. So as Garu was getting ready he blocked the main entrance, closed and locked all the windows, and set traps on all other possible exits. He said,"Good Luck getting out! Hahaha" and he was gone.
Ching and Pucca were done getting ready. Ching had one the magenta dress which really suited her and had her hair down which she usually doesn't. It was nice and simply wavy, but made her look really elegant. Pucca wore the Red with gold embroidery dress that made her look gorgeous. Her hair looked straight and perfect in a very fancy way. Just as they were about to step out, Uncle Dumpling, Ho, and Linguine stopped them. Uncle Ho said,"Why, You girls look stunning." Uncle Linguine said,"yes, you girls do. Can we take a picture?" They both noded. Uncle Dumpling got the camera and told them,"Alrighty girls say jajangmyeon noodles!" Uncle Ho said wiping his tears, "I promised myself I wouldn't cry!" Uncle Linguine also with tears in his eyes said,"Alrighty girls have fun and don't come back too late!"
The festival was decorated really nice. There were many pinks, reds, and hearts everywhere. They had plenty of food thanks to the Goh-Rong. They had many attractions like the ferris-wheel, carousel, and even a tunnel of love. They were even going to have a big fireworks display at the end of the festival. Pucca and Ching were really happy and Ching said,"Pucca, it's so pretty! I wonder where Abyo and Garu are?"
Just then Abyo came looking fabulous. He said,"Were you expecting me," and handed Ching a pretty little gift bag. Ching handed him the box of chocolates. They both opened it and smiled. Ching said,"hahaha Good thing you came or else I would have used this sword on you!" Abyo, laughing and dying inside, said,"hahah I knew you would. Ohh this chocolates look fabulous! Ahhh.. I mean manly. Yes very Manly. Ching will you be my Valentine?" Ching filled with happiness said,"Of course I will!"
Pucca was very happy for Ching but wondered where was Garu. She signaled Ching to go have fun with Abyo. Abyo said,"Pucca, Garu's on his way. I know he's going to come any second now!" They went off.
Garu realized he was late and started rushing out the door. Boom! He head-first crash in to the door. He tried opening it but it didn't move an inch. He looked out the windows, but there was something blocking every possible exit. He stopped and listen. He heard one of Tobe's ninjas. He tried to break the doors and windows but couldn't. He felt hopeless and knew Pucca wouldn't be happy.
Pucca waited and waited, but still no sign of Garu. She was beginning to think he wasn't even going to show up, so she started wandering off on her own. She walked and accidentally bumped into Tobe.
Tobe said, "Wow Pucca, you...you look amazing" Pucca with tears in her eyes looked up and saw a very clean and handsome Tobe. She didn't even recognize him at first. She said, "Sorry and thank you. Ahh who are you, I don't quite recognize you." He laughed saying, "It's me Tobe, don't recognize me without the mask right. Can I ask you why you're all alone looking this stunning on this special day?" She then began to weep and Tobe opened up his arm.
Garu was still stuck and was overhearing Tobe's ninjas. One said,"Why do we have to be here again?" Another said, "Remember something to do with plan XoXo." He said,"Oh yeah what was that plan again?" The frustrated ninja yelled,"The plan to keep Garu from Pucca so Tobe can confess his love to her and she could see him as the better choice and leave Garu! Remember!" Garu now filled with anger broke the door sending three Ninjas in the air and rushed to the festival. The Ninjas followed Garu.
Pucca binde ate and was looking all around, seeing happy couples and love everywhere. She thought love, what's the point. Pucca and Tobe went on the ferris-wheel. Pucca explained to Tobe everything she did and all the trouble she went through to make sure today would be perfect. Tobe listened and said," Well, Garu just doesn't understand how special you are. You deserve better Pucca. Someone who knows how to treat you right, someone who can protect you, someone that's always there for you." He looked into her eyes, that were still puffy and red. She exclaimed, "There's one such thing!"
Garu entered the festival and saw Abyo and Ching. Abyo said,"Garu where have you been? The festival is almost over." "Pucca must be really upset!" said Ching then Ninjas were catching up. Abyo said, "Now I understand why you were late! Ching announced "Don't worry Garu we'll take them." Garu rushed passed them and continued his search for Pucca.
Pucca and Tobe just got off the Ferris-wheel. Tobe said,"Pucca don't let Garu ruin love for you." She just smiled. Just then Garu was heading 100 mph straight towards Tobe. Pucca saw him and ran in front of Tobe. Garu stopped. He saw how beautiful Pucca looked and noticed that she had been crying. He was completely frozen. Tobe guided Pucca aside and said, "Why, Garu nice of you to finally join us. Do you see what a stunning girl you left all alone?" Anger started to grow in Garu's face. He knew he did nothing wrong, but couldn't claim his innocence. So he ignored Tobe and headed straight to Pucca.
Tobe just watched to see what would happen. Pucca filled with anger, couldn't even look at him. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to yell and explain that it was all Tobe's fault and that he had planned to spend the whole day with her.
Pucca just didn't know what to do see had plan this day to be special but it was a complete disaster. Garu handed her the gift he planned to give her at the end of the day. Pucca hesitated a moment, but took it. It was a piece of a Ying-Yang necklace and a letter. She examined the the soft, handcrafted piece on a lovely leather string. She turned it around and it said,"To Pucca with love!"
Pucca then opened the letter. She read it line by line, and at the end of it tears started coming down her cheeks. Garu walked towards her and leaned in to hug her. Tobe with Tears coming down his cheeks knew he was no match compared to Garu.
Just then, the firework show started, signaling that it was the end of the festival. Garu and Pucca watched the show together eating the chocolates Pucca made for him. Garu. Pucca leaned on Garu's shoulder. After a while, she feel asleep on Garu. Garu waved his hand making sure she was fully asleep. He then gave her a gentle kiss and carried her home.