SPOILERS!

Clover-Star Darling, Starling. Wishes to be a famous DJ and writer.

Cassie-Star Darling, Starling. Shy, a bookworm. Wishes to be more confident.

Starflooty-An instrument Scarlet's parents always wanted Scarlet to play.

Star shakers-Maracas.

The Ranker-Decides special things, band members, for instance.

Retrograde Road-A shopping center.

Garble Greens-Vegetables

Conference zap-Meeting on computers. I invented the Starland version.

Glorange Trees, Druderwomps, Featherjabbers, and Ballum Blossom Trees. Glimmervines-Starland trees and plants.

New Prism-Scarlet's hometown.

Vacation Time-A time where Starlings get to choose their vacation days. Once a year. I invented it.

The Cyr Wheel-A wheel found in circuses.

Gemma-A good friend to Clover in this story.

Professor Illumia Wickes-Works with loud students.

Professor Margaret Dumarre-Has her students laugh and she, herself, imitates Wishlings.

UPDATE!-May 1st, Wednesday 2024.

UPDATE!-July 23rd, Tuesday 2024.

UPDATE!-September, Friday 6th.

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Ever since Clover and Leona were apart of The Star Darlings band, then have it disbanded, they hoped to bring it together again.

Then one day, the two got a message from Lady Stella to meet her in her office.

Clover, all in purple with tied-up braids and a hat, walked in and saw Leona was already there.

"Are we the only ones here?" she asked.

Leona shrugged. Then she heard something. "Lady Stella is arriving her any minute."

Lady Stella walked in, just like Leona said. "Girls, good to see you! You heard me with your super hearing, right, Leona?"

"Yes, Lady Stella!" Leona and Clover said.

"Anyhow, I think you're aware that you're both the best music performing girls in all of Starling Academy."

"Yeah!" said Leona as she pumped her fist.

"I am pretty good," said Clover.

"Yes, well, you see, I've decided to begin The Star Darlings band again," Lady Stella said.

"Really?!" yelled Leona.

"Eeee!" both girls squealed.

"But you two won't be apart of it,"

"Huh?" asked the girls.

"The Ranker is boken. So, you two will continue your training under Scarlet's parents. They have their own band, you know,"

"But why?" asked Clover.

"It's obvious the two of you dislike your classes, besides your Star Darlings training, that is. You shouldn't be held from your dreams. Violet will fill in for Scarlet and Cassie, for Leona. Vega and Sage will stay. Violet would go, but she wants to be around other students. She hasn't before."

"But who will replace Libby?" asked Clover. "I know I'm not in the band anymore, but who?"

"We'll figure it out," Lady Stella said.

Leona raised her hand-This time for a question. "May we please tell our friends?"

"Hmm. Well, nothing bad happened when I introduced you girls to Violet. I suppose you may. Just only tell your fellow Star Darlings,"

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Clover walked over to Gemma's room and instead saw her walking towards her.

"Hey, Clover!" Gemma called. "I just created a new joke! Want to hear it?"

Clover stopped. "Not today."

Gemma was disappointed. "Why not? When?"

"I'm practicing under another band A famous band! I'm leaving today. But don't worry! I'll Star-Zap you whenever you want!"

"Whenever we want!"

Then Clover noticed something.

Gemma was trying to turn time!

Clover stopped her by freezing time!

"Why would you do that?!" Clover asked.

"I'd miss you, that's why!"

Clover patted her on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Gemma. I know we'll be apart, but we'll always be friends!"

Gemma looked at Clover straight in the eyes. "Okay. Glow for it!"

"Thanks! Now, I got to meet Leona at the train!"

Then she bumped into two teachers: the funniest teachers at Starling Academy.

"Professor Illumia Wicks! Professor Margaret Dumarre!"

Wicks was in all colors and had a hat and a pair of glasses.

Dumarre was in reds and blues.

"We heard from Lady Stella you're leaving,"

Wicks, a female Starling said.

"We'll miss you you and Leona," said the other female, Dumarre. "Just remember to continue to study Wishworld Relations, my class, for when you go to Wishworld."

"And also remember my class, Wish Theory, too!" said Wicks. "It will help!"

Then she retrieved a hat from her pocket, of all places.

"Reach for the stars!" she said.

The other Starlings stared.

"It's a cowboy hat," said Dumarre "I guess you don't understand?"

"No," said Clover.

"Well, never mind. Have fun,"

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Leona was ready to leave Starling Academy, too, but, of course, she had business first. She asked and Lady Stella alowed her, just like she had allowed Clover.

She texted her friends and hopefully new band members, Violet and Cassie, to meet her in the common room.

"What is it?" asked Violet.

Leona explained about the band situation.

"You mean the band is together again?!" Violet exclaimed.

"And we're both new band members?!" Cassie yelled.

"Yeah! But we're missing somebody," Leona said.

"Who?!" The girls said at the same time.

"Libby! She won't say yet, but she quit."

"But don't we need a new band member? Aren't we required to have at least FIVE members?" Violet said.

"You'll figure it out," said Leona.

"I'll play the theremin!" Violet said.

"And I'll play the star shakers!" Cassie said.

"Please tell the rest of the girls we're leaving," Leona asked. "I need to head to my surrogate house, now."

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Leona and Clover climbed aboard a swift train. They zoomed past the Glorange Trees, Druderwomps, Featherjabbers, and Ballum Blossom Trees. They were headed for New Prism- Scarlet's hometown.

Then something happened.

Two Wish Orbs appeared!

"You know what this means, Clover?!" asked Leona.

"Yeah! We get to grant wishes!" Clover said.

"I guess we have to go to Wishworld, now," said Leona.

"Let's hold on until we're not busy," said Clover.

"Sounds solar!" said Leona.

As they arrived at the train stop, they forgot all about it. They were at a station near the house of Scarlet's family.

When they arrived, they realized that Scarlet's house was white with prickly Glimmervines all over it.

Clover walked to the door and rung the bell.

An eye appeared from a key-hole and a click was heard.

Andromedus opened the door. "Let me guess: You're selling cookies?"

"No, we're here for band training!" Leona said.

Andromedus grinned. "Melodia!" he called. 'It's the girls!"

A woman walked towards the doorway. "Nice to meet you! I'm Melodia and this is my husband, Andromedus. We're Scarlet's parents. You may enter."

Melodia and Andromedus introduced themselves.

Leona and Clover entered.

Then Leona realized something.

"Oh! We forgot our instruments and our clothes on the train!" Leona yelled.

The girls ran after the train, but the engine left.

"That's okay! "said Melodia. "You won't need them anyhow."

"What do you mean?" Leona asked.

Melodia looked nervous. "Let me show you to your room!"

The girls were welcomed to a room with a plus-sized bed with black and red sheets. The room had no skating ramp, but the walls were black and red, too.

"I'm afraid you'll have to share a room. Just until the next time we travel to Retrograde Road. You'll also have to borrow some of Scarlet's old clothes. And the room won't change colors like at the academy, I must say. Now, goodnight! We'll start practicing in the morning!"

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The girls weren't able to sleep.

"Leona?" asked Clover.

"Yeah?" asked Leona.

"Scarlet's mom was nervous. And what do you think Scarlet's parents meant by that we wouldn't need our instruments?"

Leona pulled her covers up. "I don't know. I just hope we get them again."

"And do you think we'll be able to grant our wishes?" Clover asked.

"I hope so," said Leona. "I hope so."

"Anything we may accomplish if they won't let us?" Clover asked.

Then Leona heard footsteps. Then Scarlet's parents' chatting.

"We'll have to continue to get the girls comfortable," Andromedus' voice said.

"Yes!" Melodia's voice agreed. "We won't mistake like with our daughter. They will decide!"

"Did you hear that?!" Leona asked in a harsh whisper.

"No. You tell me," Clover said.

"Well! I think they might be good teachers! Only they seem like Scarlet never got along with them," Leona explained.

Leona heard the steps leading away.

"Let's sleep. We'll figure it out soon,"

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Leona and Clover awoke the next day sleepily.

All four of them had Garble Greens for breakfast. But they weren't paying attention.

"Are you okay, girls?" asked Andromedus.

"We're just tired," Leona said. "A new place is difficult to sleep in."

"Really?" asked Clover. "I never-"

Leona elbowed her.

"I mean! Yeah! I was tired, too!"

"Well, cheer up! Now, we work at the studio!" Melodia said.

They went to a room with gray walls and microphones and a switch on the wall.

"Time to start!" said Andromedus.

Leona and Clover looked at each other.

"You mean, we'll be able to perform with you?!' Leona asked, excitedly.

Andromedus grinned. "It's why you're here."

"Eeee!" said Clover.

"Stellar!" said Leona.

Clover jumped. "Oh, I know what we should do, Leona!"

"Oooh! What?"

"Tell all our friends at the academy!"

Leona turned to Scarlet's parents. "Are we able to?"

"I don't see why not!" said Melodia.

"I agree!" said Andromedus.

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Leona contacted all the Star Darlings with a conference zap. She may talk to all of them at once!

Each girl told of their days and asked about Leona and Clover.

"It looks like we're going to eventually join Scarlet's parents' band!" said Leona.

"I think we're training first, though!" Clover said.

"I'm happy for you guys!" Gemma said.

"Thanks, Gemma!" said Clover.

"Speaking of trains, we left our stuff on the train," said Leona.

"Scarlet should bring them to you!" Violet said.

"Isn't she on Wishworld? Leona asked.

"She's school vacationing," Violet said. "I don't know why, but she is."

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Scarlett had arrived at her old home the next starday. She had levitation for the heavy objects Clover and Leona had forgotten. She managed to get the other girls, instruments in the lost-and-found. (It was an all-size lost-and-found.)

She chose to tap on the doorknob with more wish energy.

Andromedus opened the door. "SCARLET!" he yelled in surprise.

Scarlet shot sparkles at him.

"Oh! I know you don't like hugs! But you should learn not to do such things to your father, Scarlet,"

"Whatever," Scarlet said with an eye roll.

"Your time away hasn't changed your manners, Missy! But enough for now. Get in!"

Scarlet walked in and surveyed the area.

Nothing had changed.

"Melodia! Our daughter's home!" Andromedus called.

Melodia turned from the gray room and closed the door.

She saw Scarlet and immediately ran towards her.

"I missed you soooo much, Scarlet!" she said.

Melodia stopped short, giving her daughter some space.

Then she saw Leona and Clover's belongings for the first time, still floating in mid-air.

Her husband walked in. "That's just the girls' clothes, right?"

"Are they?"

Scarlet shoved some suit cases in her direction. "Maybe. Why? That's none of your business."

"Give it, Scarlet," said Melodia.

Scarlet had to.

In four bags, there were clothes and instruments: two bags of clothes, a microphone and turntables.

Melodia and her husband gathered the bags and Melodia said, "These instruments are going in the closet."

"But that's not fare!" Scarlet yelled.

"Your friends are fine just the way they are," Melodia said.

"Scarlet! It's okay!" Andromedus exclaimed.

Scarlet ran towards the gray room.

Inside, she saw Leona and Clover were practicing on starflooties. Leona had no personal microphone and Clover had no turntables-Something which Scarlet suspected.

They were strumming on the strings, no singing.

"Stop, stop!" said Scarlet. "My parents are tricking you!""

Scarlet's parents burst into the room.

"YOU stop, Scarlet!" said her mother.

"As soon as you agree to let my friends play whatever they want!"

"What's going on?" Leona asked.

Scarlet began, "My parents once did the same thing they're doing to you: not allow you to play your desired instrument!"

"But-But," her parents were interrupted.

"Mom, Dad, just don't! You two are why I wanted to get away from you two! To live at Starling Academy. To live on Earth!"

Melodia was stunned. "I didn't know."

"Me, too," said Andromedus.

"Well! Now, you do!" Scarlet said.

Leona reasoned with Scarlet. "It's okay! They said we may work on the starflooties until our first instruments arrive from the train. Meanwhile, Clover and I have been learning how to play your parents' instruments whenever we want to switch them around."

"What's the reason for hiding their instruments, than?" Scarlet asked.

Andromedus and Melodia exchanged looks.

"Well, regular instruments like drums are too hard for beginners," Melodia explained.

"The starflooties are more easier. That's why when you played the drums, we hid them. We didn't want you to be disappointed. We wanted you to be confident," said Andromedus.

"Star apologies!" they said together.

Scarlet smiled. "Oh, Mom! Dad! The truth is, I arrived from Earth to see you! I I missed you! I forgive you!"

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Melodia and Andromedus watched from a stage, the Helio Bowl, on Retrograde Road. The three girls were on stage, Leona with her microphone and Clover's turntables, of course. It was also apparent that Scarlet had packed the drums with her.

"I wonder how she was able to pack all those things like that!" Melodia whispered to her husband, waiting for the song to begin.

"I can't believe that Scarlet now knows you're a Wishling!" Andromedus whispered, too. "And I think Scarlet was working with more wish energy."

The curtains fell. Lights flashed. The girls, together, played Sparkle Rock-A genre on moons, stars and all about Starland!

Then Clover decided to add to it all.

She got out a giant metal ring!

She climbed inside of it and went around!

She stopped and said, "The Cyr Wheel! I am part of the circus, after all!"

Then she got out of the wheel and pulled out three objects from her pockets.

Then she started to juggle!

Then she back flipped while juggling!

The audience cheered. Scarlet's parents clapped.

Scarlet filled through the stage and hugged them. For once.

"Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Dad,"

The other girls did the same.

Then another magical thing happened!

Magic poured forth from Leona and Clover.

Their wishes were granted!

Then magic poured from Scarlet's parents! First, two Wish Orbs appeared from behind. Then flowers and power crystals. Leona's mic and Clover's barrette shined at them.

The girls granted the parents' wishes as well!

The audience was in awe.

"What's happening?!" Andromedus asked in surprise.

"We got to perform for thousands of fans!" Leona yellled. "That's what's happening!"

Melodia turned to her husband. "I guess it's because we only wanted to let our daughter to succeed at what she wants right now. We also wished to help our daughter and her friends."

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All three girls returned on their chosen vacation time. They were in Lady Stella's office.

"Well, girls, you found more wish energy!"

Leona and Clover high fived.

Scarlet half-smiled.

"Granted, you have the same energy as before: Golden Roar, a Wish Blossom, and a Glisten Paw, a Power Crystal, for Leona and Purple Piphany, a Wish Blossom, and Panthera, a Power Crystal, for Clover! But! You did do something amazing! You fulfilled your dreams as being in a WORKING, TRAVELING band. And those new flowers and crystals are Aluminum Blossoms and Irona Power Crystals."

Leona looked at Clover. Clover looked at Leona.

"Um. Lady Stella?" asked Clover. "Leona and I want to continue to live with Scarlet's parents."

"And I want to continue to live on Wishworld with Violet's parents," said Scarlet. "I've gotten used to it. Ancient objects are fun."

"I'm not surprised, girls," said Lady Stella. "Many of the Star Darlings are no longer attending. Dreams are a powerful thing! Since iit's a complicated subject, I will call your parents. Now. One thing left."

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Scarlet, Leona and Clover were on a conference call on Scarlet's Star-Zap.

"Nice to see everybody!" said Scarlet, full of glee, for once.

The three girls told their plans to the other girls. A number of voices ran out.

"We'll miss you!"

"Stay in touch!"

"So long!"

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As soon as Clover was away from the other Star Darlings, she heard a buzzing sound from her own Star-Zap in her pocket.

"Gemma?" Clover answered.

"Hi, Clover!" said a Hollo-Picture of Gemma. "I was waiting until you were alone. You are alone, right?"

"Yes. Are you?" asked Clover.

"Yeah. Listen. I miss you." Gemma said.

"I miss you, too! But. I'll see you on my next vacation time when it happens," Clover said.

"And I'll visit you, when I'm able, too!" said Gemma.

And so, the girls had discovered new wishes. And surely would visit each other when possible.