The star of My Heart
Story by: Phoenix710&Merigirl
Summary: In this chapter, Princess Vi gets her party into gear, but, just as she's about to unveil the painting of 'her' star, she finds out that she can't own a star. How will she react? Let's find out!
Disclaimer: Neither Merigirl nor I claim any rights whatsoever to Samurai Pizza Cats, or to any of the characters or locations associated with the series. Samurai Pizza Cats is a registered trademark of Saban.
Chapter Thirteen: Bursting Vi's Bubble
At exactly 9:30pm, Princess Vi's Star-Naming festival got underway. Children were having cotton candy, playing Laser Tag, and being entertained by the clowns and jugglers that Vi had hired. Al Dente and three of his most trusted guards were at the gate to the fairgrounds, admitting guests as they came in. He thought to himself, 'I can't believe I'm stuck here…I'd rather be across town, celebrating Polly's birthday with the others. Oh well, maybe if I'm lucky, The Princess will find out that she can't own a star, and then I'll be able to get out of here, and make it to Polly's party before she opens her gifts.' He brought himself back to the present, and resumed his task. Princess Vi, meanwhile, was riding the Ferris Wheel with some of the other partygoers. She was determined to have as much fun as she could tonight, and was doing so by taking part in every attraction at the fair. She'd even played a few rounds of laser tag, and had done quite well. Being a rabbit, she was quite fast and agile, and she had great aim, born of years of playing video games, since she naturally had her own mini-arcade at the Palace. She got off the Ferris Wheel, and checked in with Al Dente. She said, "Al, how many people have come so far?" He checked his list, and said, "Everyone's here except for the Pizza Cats, Your Highness." Vi smiled, then replied, "Good. I'm going to go have some cotton candy, then I'll take the stage at 10pm, after So Diko plays their tribute to me. This is going to be a great night for Little Tokyo!" Vi happily raced off, and Al Dente said to himself, 'It'd be even better if I could find some excuse to get out of here and stop playing doorman.'
Meanwhile, at the Pizza Cats' restaurant…
Polly was dancing with Speedy to a nice, slow song on the radio, Francine was acting as DJ, while Guido danced with Lucille, and Good Bird danced with Carla. Polly said, "Speedy, this has got to be the best night of my life, along with the night you and I got married. Thank you so much for all of this." He pulled her close, and replied, "Nothing but the best for you, my sweet kitten." She kissed him, then said, "I love you so much, Speedy." He returned the kiss, and answered, "I love you too, Polly, and nothing can ever change that." They kissed again, until Guido said, "Hey…save it for later, you two." They blushed, then went back to dancing. Things at the Pizza Cats' Restaurant were absolutely perfect, which was a sharp contrast to how it would be when Vi found out that she couldn't legally own a star, even if she was the Princess.
Back at the fairgrounds…
At exactly 10:00pm, So Diko began to play their musical composition in tribute to Princess Vi.
'We sing this song in ode to our lovely Princess Vi…
Her name, we sing it to the heavens held most high…
May her reign last for many years…
May we never have anything to fear…
As long as we live under Princess Vi…
Our great nation, it shall continue to thrive…
Oh Vi, you are so beautiful and wise…
And so, it should come as no surprise…
That we, your subjects, hold you close to our very hearts…
And we hope, that we never should depart…
From your kind and caring rule…
Anyone who argues is a fool…
For noone is as great as Princess Vi…
And so, it is our privilege to say…
Princess Vi…this is the song that we are proud to sing for you today!'
When they finished, they bowed, and the audience applauded loudly. Vi then cheerfully took the stage, and said, "Citizens of Little Tokyo, thank you all for coming here tonight, to bear witness to the unveiling of my new star, The Star of Violet. Within minutes, I will unveil the painting to honor my new star, and then the cake and other refreshments will be brought out, and we will conclude this party by launching off the fireworks. Now then…Star of Violet, I officially unveil you, my very own piece of the heavens, to all of my loyal subjects!" Just then, one of her servants came up on stage, and whispered in her ear. Vi immediately went red in the face, and shouted, "WHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT!!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T OWN A STAR?! I'M THE PRINCESS, SO I GET WHATEVER I WANT!!! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT I CAN'T HAVE MY OWN STAR?!" The servant unrolled a scroll with an ancient law on it, and Vi immediately hurled the scroll across the fairgrounds. She shouted, "GUARDS!!! TAKE THIS NUMBSKULL TO PRISONERS' ISLAND!!!" Everyone else took off, eager to put as much distance as possible between themselves, and the enraged bunny princess. Al Dente said to himself, as he quickly made his way off towards the Pizza Cats' Restaurant, 'Well, the Princess was right about one thing…there certainly were plenty of fireworks.'
Next Chapter: Al Dente arrives to join the Pizza Cats, just in time to bring his present to Polly, a book of Sudoku puzzles, which is another of her passions. Join us for the final chapter, in which Polly's wonderful birthday party comes to a lovely ending, and she is serenaded by her closest friends, in Chapter Fourteen: The Best Birthday Ever.