Let's see what Stella Zhau has made, and see if she is ready for what is to come, and based on the episode called "A Stella Performance" then we have something else coming, and it has something to do with a meteor shower. Enjoy reading this newly posted chapter folks!

Helluva Loud Adventures.

"Zhau performance ordeal."

(January 8. Royal Woods Middle School.)

We now head here, and this is where everyone witnesses what Stella Zhau has invented, the device or machine is starting to make some working progress, and it manages to make some orange juice, and then it makes some scrambled eggs, and they are seasoned well too, then some nice and freshly cooked bacon, followed by some toast with butter.

This food process is then placed onto a plate on a tray, and then the conveyer belt of the machine heads to the judges, and they try the food and they all like it, also this device has been functioning on one marble. Stella then explains.

"And there you have it folks. A marble traveling at 50 miles per hour through six loopty loops tubes is enough to empower this automatic breakfast machine, and make breakfast not a hassle to make. This might not be useful for some people, since cooking is a fun thing to them, but most are always having a hassle with morning meals, and also useful for those with serious injuries and cannot cook."

This makes everyone clap at what she explained, and it does seem quite useful. The judges then talk to each other, and Stella seems sure that she will make this win, then one of the judges speaks towards Stella.

"Stella, this is brilliant and also helps with electricity costs, and we have agreed that you are the winner of this year's inventions convention. Congratulations."

Stella smiles with glee and she has stars in her eyes, as she has won her third blue ribbon, and this makes everyone clap and cheer at what she accomplished, and Tannins is impressed seeing this and she has some ideas. 'Perhaps there could be some way to make this device, mobile or smaller, to help with compact spaces.'

Then Principal Ramirez pushes the other judges, and she speaks to Stella. "Nice work, Stella. This is truly something, and because of this, I would like to enter you to the States Science Fair, which is coming here to Royal Woods, on the 12th of the month. The winner gets a trip to the robotics science camp for the summer, and a trip to the science museum."

Stella is baffled to hear this, and she looks excited. "Really? That sounds incredible, count me in!"

"Woohoo!" Principal Ramirez hugs Stella. "I cannot wait to cheer you on during your presentation. Each student gives a big speech to the Board Middle School scientists, at an auditorium full of people!"

The Principal seems very energetic, and supportive. "Go Stella!"

As the Principal leaves, Stella realizes this. "Wait, what?!"

Then Lincoln and Jordan, and also Tannins go over to see if she is alright. "Congrats Stella, this is going to make you win that state science fair for sure" replied Jordan.

"This was something I didn't see coming, and the food smells delicious" replied Lincoln, but then he notices something. "Stella, are you doing alright?"

They're friends also come over, and then Tannins speaks. "Something confirms to me that you are showing signs of anxiety and regret to the choice which you have agreed to the principal, correct?"

Stella sighs and she nods. "Guys, I cannot do that presentation or the speech, I am not doing that again."

Liam asks. "What? Why not? You seem to be doing alright with..."

"You guys don't understand!" Stella then explains. "From the previous school I was in, it was teacher's appreciation week and I was given the task to make this awesome speech about my teacher who helped me throughout the whole time of being there, but during the speech I accidentally called her, mommy! Everyone laughed, and I was humiliated."

"Because of that, I grew this huge fear of talking to very large crowds, and I cannot go out there and compete for the state science fair. I don't have the confidence to do such."

Lincoln and the others felt bad for her, then Rusty speaks. "Been through that too, but confidence has to be from something that would motivate you. You gotta find it, dude."

"Rusty has a point, I have confidence when I make an amazing alien discovery" replied Zach.

Tannins sighs. "And here we go, with alien racism which already is known, in a way. But Stella, listen to me." Tannins goes towards Stella. "What you have been through, that is a total embarrassment which cannot be erased so easily, and is much more of the reason for a phobia to be made, one of which you have now encountered."

Stella didn't feel pleased to hear that.

Tannins then continues. "But what you did today, is a stepping stone that you can do better, that you can stand up to the past which tormented you. You are growing up, Ms. Zhau, and you sticking to this fear is not even close to a very good image. You have to try and look into yourself, and speak through the heart and mind that you can be able to overcome such fear, and develop the confidence to make the speech possible."

Stella is surprised, and she feels inspired by those words. "Wow. That was... Wow, thanks Tannins. That kinda makes me feel better. Wow, I needed that."

Tannins nods. "I knew it would work, confident speeches always has an effect onto those who cannot do what they think that they cannot."

Lincoln is also surprised. "Wait, so was that a legit speech or just a "You" thing?"

Tannins then looks to the boy. "Believe it or not, seeing Stella like this is just like myself. Long ago, back when I was alive and young, and a genius before Lisa Loud was ever born." she then sees that she has a text message. "I have to get going, I am needed elsewhere. I shall speak with you soon about this invention you have made, Stella Zhau."

Tannins opens a portal and goes through, and hearing the words from Tannins is something they didn't see coming, and even though Lincoln feels like he wants to ask, it seems best he doesn't pry into the true story from the life of Tannins, and Athena.

(Meanwhile at the Royal-Hela Outpost, outside of Royal Woods.)

Tannins has arrived, at the base of operations and she meets with the hellhound Loona, and she sees the Ars Goetia couple, Stolas and Stella. "And what is it this time?"

Stolas then explains. "A special event is coming, on the 13th of the month, something I promised to Octavia many years ago, and she apparently marked it onto her calendar and already prepared."

Stella then explains. "The whole event is known as Azathoth's tears in which to humans looks like any ordinary meteor shower, but we know the real truth behind it."

Tannins nods. "Yes, I am well aware of such event."

Loona then explains. "They wanna know if they can use whatever astronomy tech you got here on the very day..."

"That which will be denied" replied Tannins, and she seems stern and uninterested.

This surprises them. "What?!"

Stella then asks. "Why not?"

Tannins then explains. "On the 13th of this month, FutureTech will be coming with new technology which is an advancement in astrology and exploration, and it will take twelve total hours to install all of it, and will begin ten in the morning, all the way to the night time. So, I apologize that you cannot use my advanced telescope system, it needs modifications."

This doesn't sound good. "What do we do now, Stolas?" asked Stella.

"We need to try and perhaps..." Stolas is confused. "Oh, blast it. I should've come up with another plan. Why did I forget about this event?!"

Loona was concerned for them, and she knows that Octavia will be bummed out when she finds out about this, but then Tannins continues. "There is some way, another specially modified observatory, and it is located in Los Angeles."

Hearing that surprises Stolas, Stella and Loona. "What?"

"To be continued in the next chapter folks!"

A/N: Looks like Stella is prepared for the State Science Fair, and the plans for "Seeing Stars" is in motion. I hope that you all enjoyed reading this newly posted chapter folks!

Date made: 11/9/22.