The Star of my Heart
Story by: Phoenix710&Merigirl
Disclaimer: Neither Merigirl nor myself claim any rights to Samurai Pizza Cats, or any of the characters associated with the series. Samurai Pizza Cats is property of Saban.
Summary: Polly is elated that her birthday is coming soon, but that joy quickly turns to anger, when Francine, Guido, and Lucille, all seem to have forgotten her special day, due to Princess Vi's star-naming party. However, Speedy comes to the rescue and cheers her up. The others, however, are all simply trying to preserve the element of surprise.
Chapter Six: Speedy to the rescue
A few days later, Polly came bounding down the stairs in a really good mood. She had just checked her calendar, and it was now officially four days left until her birthday. Unfortunately, that was also the same day as this stupid star-naming ceremony that was to take place soon! Polly shook her head…of all the stupid, selfish things that Princess Vi could have done, she had to go and schedule this dumb self-worshiping nonsense on the day of Polly's own birthday! Here's hoping at least ONE of her friends wasn't caught up in all the hoopla and remembered. But just to be sure, it wouldn't hurt to drop them a hint.
She made her way over to where Francine was busy turning on the lights and unlocking the door. "Good moring, Francine."
"Good morning, Polly," Francine said distractedly, as she unlocked the door.
"So, Vi's really going out for this Friday, isn't she?"
"Yeah. And it's absolutely ridiculous! Nobody can own a star!"
"Ain't that the truth! So…I hope that this dumb party won't end up distracting people from other things.." she emphasized 'other things'.
"Hope not," Francine agreed absently.
"So….do you know of any OTHER things that are taking place THIS Friday..OTHER than Vi's self-worship dance?"
"Hmm…..let me think.." Francine said, going slowly to the counter as she distractedly wiped it.
"I mean, ya know, do you know of SOMEONE who might have SOMETHING special that is HAPPENING this Friday?"
"Uh..yeah, the Princess and her party. You going?"
"Nah…how about you?"
"Nah. A lot of nonsense the whole thing!"
"Well…do you have anything ELSE planned for anyONE else this Friday?"
Francine pretended to think again. "OH! Oh my goodness, how could I have forgotten!! Thank you so much for reminding me, Polly!" Polly beamed. "The pepperoni and sausage with extra cheese Friday special! How could I almost forget that! Thanks!!"
Polly turned away, hurt and angry. "Yeah…you're welcome.." she couldn't believe it. One of her oldest and dearest friends, who she had known forever, forgot her birthday! Did Princess Vi mess with her memory THAT much? She turned around and saw Guido coming down the stairs. She smiled happily. If anyone would remember her birthday it was Guido! She walked over to him. "Morning, Guido!"
"Morning, Polly."
"Ya know, Guido, one of the strangest things just happened."
"Yeah. What?"
"I guess Princess Vi's got everyone so warped with this star that the excitement of her party's causing people to forget things."
"OH? Like what?"
"You know….the VERY SPECIAL DAY that is coming up this Friday?"
"Ya mean Francine's pepperoni and sausage pizza? Ya mean she almost forgot our ultra popular special of the day?"
"No, Guido! Some OTHER special thing that's happening Friday?"
"Hmm….Vi's party? OH…you mean Si Diko coming to play? Hey, I'm looking forward to seeing them too!"
"What ELSE is happening Friday?"
"Well, I'm taking Lucille out for a picnic in the park.."
"OH FORGET IT!!" Polly said, storming away so angrily, that she failed to see Guido's sly smile behind her.
Polly was so mad that she nearly ran into Lucille. "Whoa, Polly! What's wrong?"
Polly smiled. Next to Speedy, she had known Lucille the longest. Surely SHE of all people would remember what was to happen at the end of the week. "Sorry, Lucille…I'm just so mad.."
"I can see that, what's wrong?"
"Two of my so-called friends ONLY forgot one of THE most important days of my life!"
"Oh…it's your wedding anniversary already? My, how time flies!"
"NO, Lucille! ANOTHER important day!"
"The star party? It's not such important news, everyone knows it! Are you coming?"
"NO, I'M NOT, CAUSE SOMETHING ELSE IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY! SOMETHING THAT ISN'T EVEN WORTH MENTIONING SEEING AS HOW EVERYONE HERE FORGOT!!" Polly ran into her room in a huff and slammed the door as hard as she could. She grabbed the pillows off her bad and threw it with all her might against the wall before sitting down upon the bed with her chin in her hands. Speedy opened the door just then.
"Polly? What's wrong?"
"If I told you, you probably wouldn't even remember what I'm talking about!"
"What?"
"This stupid, horrible ego party of the Princess has brainwashed everyone's mind!! Everyone's been so warped in this party they've forgotten another important event this Friday!!"
Ya mean your birthday?"
Polly's head snapped up. "You remembered!!"
Speedy crossed the room and sat down next to her. "Polly, you're my wife, AND one of my best friends! I would never forget anything as important as your birthday!"
Polly threw her arms around Speedy. "Oh, Speedy, I love you!"
"I love you, too, Polly," Speedy said, kissing her tenderly. The kiss grew and grew and their arms tightened around each other. But they were soon startled back to reality by Francine.
"SPEEDY! POLLY! WHERE ARE YOU TWO, WE GOT WORK TO DO!!!"
Speedy groaned. "Why couldn't she have been born deaf?" He mumbled. He took Polly's hand. "Don't worry, I remembered…and I have the whole day planned. I'm gonna bug Francine for the whole day off, and we'll do whatever you want! It's your day and your treat! The whole day is yours!"
Oh, Speedy!" she hugged him tightly.
"I don't care WHAT she says, this whole thing is ridiculous!" Francine said to BatCat, who was leaning against the counter.
"Why?"
"Cause nobody can own a planet, nobody can own a star! No one can own the stars, moon, and sky, so there you are!"
"There I what?"
"There you are going to help us plan Polly's birthday party! It's coming up in a few days ya know! You're coming, right?"
"I wouldn't miss it."
"Here she comes, quick, ixnay, shh!!"
Next Chapter: Speedy talks to Polly about what she wants to do on her birthday, and she gives him some ideas. Meanwhile, Princess Vi makes some last-minute preparations for her party. What will happen? Find out next time.