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Mew Mew Power Part 12- Brotherly love.

“Elizabeth, why did Miss Rogers ring me up and say that you haven’t been attending the past 4 ballet lessons?” Mum was in my room without permission AGAIN. It was the end of the first week back at school and I was lying on my bed doing coursework. I knew the ballet recital was on Saturday as in tomorrow. “Because I couldn’t be bothered.” I mumbled. Sometimes Mum is really annoying. I have so much coursework to do and my Mocks were next week. It had to be a week early for some unknown reason. “You couldn’t be bothered?! I have paid the fees for your ballet lessons for the past 10 years! And you couldn’t be bothered?! You better come up with a better reason this instant otherwise you won’t be able to do any extracurricular activities ever again. Including the Cafe and going out with your friends.” Mum said. Sometimes Mum could be such an unfair pig. “FINE. I stopped going because I didn’t get picked for the lead in the recital and I walked out. So I was embarrassed and annoyed that a 12 year old got a part that I couldn’t.” I said. She could tell I was fuming and she gets even angrier when I’m mad. The only people who can MAKE you mad then be mad at YOU for being mad is you parents. “You are going there NOW. You are being so immature! I know that’s probably why you didn’t go because that’s what Miss Rogers told me. I don’t care if the recital is tomorrow; you’ve been the lead in every recital since you started doing ballet. Maybe you just need to be grateful and step down from the spotlight and stop being such a drama queen. And I heard the girl from the Cafe got the lead. You should at least be happy for her! You can be a tot-”
“JUST GET OUT! I DON’T NEED YOU TELLING ME HOW TO LEAD MY LIFE. I AM GOING TO GO BUT NOT BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TOO. I’LL FAIL MY MOCKS AND GET KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WANTED ME TO GO TO SOME CRUMMY RECITAL THAT I’VE PROBABLY DONE AT LEAST- AS YOU SAID- 20 TIMES IN MY LIFE!” I screamed at my Mum. I was so annoyed with her. She walked out slamming the door behind her. And she called ME the immature one. I got out of my bed and grabbed my ballet kit. There was a practice today but that was mostly for the main parts in previous years. I don’t know what to do now that I’m a pixie.

I walked into the changing rooms and put on my costume. I walked into the studio. I was the only person in there as usual. I started practicing the moves I already knew and in a few minutes I was doing Swan Lake again. I was doing the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dance because that’s the only one I ever learnt excluding the Prima Dona’s dance which is totally different. As I was coming to the end of the performance I heard somebody clapping. Slowly at first then quicker and louder and it sounded as if more people had joined in. The ending was a huge leap which I did and I brought my head up to see who was watching. I saw everyone in my ballet class including Miss Rogers clapping and cheering for me. I stood up straighter and looked at them uneasily. ‘Sorry’ I mouthed at Miss Rogers. She nodded and winked and mouthed ‘It’s ok,’ back. I was happy now and I told everyone to stop clapping. I saw Corina standing in the corner -the only person not clapping- and I felt bad then. I didn’t do what Mum said, as in stepping down from the spotlight, and now I’d gone and upset one of my friends by getting the applause she deserved. “Let’s run this over one more time, girls. Corina you know what to do.” Miss Rogers said. Corina took her place and Miss Rogers was walking to the CD player to turn the music on. “Miss Rogers, I’m really sorry and this is totally my fault but I don’t know the dance steps.” I said to her, looking at my feet. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me. I looked up at Miss Rogers. “I know you don’t know the steps, Elizabeth. That’s why I’m giving you the choice of either: Taking Corina’s spot in the recital OR not doing it at all.” Miss Rogers said. Corina was in front of me and she never looked back at me to be like ‘Please Elizabeth, don’t take my part.’ Or anything. She deserved what was coming for her. “Miss Rogers, I’d like to not do the recital at all,” I said. Corina turned to look at me. “I can’t do that to one of my closest friends. And I know that Corina treasures this part and I don’t want to be the one who takes it from her.” I said. Corina hugged me then. Proper hugged me. I was so taken aback by it, that I didn’t know what to do. After gently pushing Corina off me I told Miss Rogers and the rest of my class that I’ll be there tomorrow cheering everyone on. Then I changed into my jeans ad shirt and left for the Cafe.

I walked in and I saw that Bridget, Kiki and Zoey were there. It was really busy so I got changed and helped everyone with their shifts. I was actually doing more that all of them put together because I was taking orders, bringing out the food and putting what we earn into the till. A few hours later the crowd had died down and it was just two or three people there, when Abigail walked in. “Abi!” I cried and I went to hug her. “Waaaaaayy too much goss, Elizabeth!” she said. I sat her down at a table and pretended to take her order. She began. “Right you know how the whole school and Liv have this mega crush on that hottie from Tiffin Boys’ Matt?! She asked him out! And he was like sure yeah he’ll pick you up at 7. Then came along bitchy Mitzi and she was flirting like hell with him! Then Matt dropped Liv like a hot potato and he asked Mitzi out instead! Liv was crying her eyes out all the way home then she called me and said she saw Mitzi making out with Brandon at Starbucks! She asked me Matt’s number so she can send it to him so I gave her his number. She said all he replied was an exclamation mark and then like 5 minutes later he sent ME me a text asking me out! And he’s sooo fit so I said-... and I’d like a strawberry milkshake with that please!” she said. I raised my eyebrows and with one movement of her eyes I knew that Elliot was behind me. “Right away, Abi!” I exclaimed and I turned around and bumped into Elliot. I acted as if I didn’t know he was there. “I’m not stupid, Elizabeth. One more gossip and I’ll dock your wages.” He said but he was smiling. I went and grabbed a strawberry shake for Abi straight out our new installed Milkshake machine (It’s amazing! It has like six different flavours: Chocolate, strawberry, banana, vanilla, Mint and red cherry!) I went out and sat down on the table. She carried on then. “As I was saying: I said no. Cos I couldn’t do that to Liv so I got him to ask her out so he did and I told him to grab flowers and chocolates too. Enough about Liv though, I really want to go out with Caleb! General studies starts next week and I know he’s taking Ballroom Dancing so I’m going to too and so are you. Everyone says he’s a bit of a loner so I’ll pretend to go to the toilet when she tells us to pick partners and when I come back he’ll be the only one left! So how smart is my plan!” she cried. I laughed at her and went “This is why we’re best friends!” I said. We were laughing when Elliot yelled at me and told me to go and get on with work. “I thought you said he was a total sweetheart!” She said. I laughed and went off. That’s when Corina walked in. “Elizabeth, thanks for not giving me the boot so as my thank you, you can come over to dinner.” She said. I nodded my agreement and went to the front desk to put the money I just took in. “Can we come to Corina?” Zoey said pleadingly. Bridget nodded as well but Kiki looked a bit funny about it. “Kiki, order some food for your siblings here and I’ll pay for it. We can drop it off at your place on the way to Corina’s house. I’m sure Miss Rosbe wouldn’t mind cooking it.” I said. Kiki jumped up and hugged me. It felt a bit weird because she was quite short and I was a bit tall for my age. “I think I might go for the record for the most amount of hugs that knock you off your feet!” I said. Corina laughed and swatted me. Corina looked over at Zoey, Bridget and Kiki’s imploring faces. She groaned inwardly. “Fine.” She said. They all started cheering until Elliot came out and yelled at us again. “Water.” Bridget said. Her finger pointed at Elliot. Water sprang out of Bridget’s hand as if it was a hose and soaked Elliot. We started laughing and Kiki said, “Didn’t know you had it in you Bridget!” which made us all laugh harder. Elliot stalked off in a huff. “Oh crap.” Zoey said, looking at Abi. Corina, Bridget and Kiki all stopped laughing. Everybody else in the cafe was too far away to have seen it but Abi was sitting right next to us. “Don’t worry; she already knows about magic and stuff. I told her and don’t ask me why. I told her Liv and Em because they’re all my best friends.” I said. “Ohhhhhh”
“You could’ve told us!”
“Elliot’s gonna kill you.”
That’s when Wesley walked in and told us we were going to close for the day. We couldn’t let anybody else in and we couldn’t take any more orders from the few people that were in here. When everybody had left, we all went into the locker rooms to get changed. “Kiki go grab the food. Put this in the till whilst you’re at it.” I said handing her a £10 note. She smiled gratefully and went to get the food. Corina stood in front of the lockers admiring the pictures. “Renee looks soo pretty!” she said.
“I remember when all the little boxes were empty and the only one that was filled was mine. It was kinda freaky. I only had two boxes filled as you can see, because I never had the Mew transformation. I think we should add in another box for our latest transformation. What should we call it?” I asked them.
“What should we call what?” Kiki asked, walking in.
“Our new transformation. I think we should call it Wings since we ALL have wings in this transformation.” Corina explained.
“Wings’ isn’t really working for me. Maybe something that rhymes with ‘Mew.’ Then you know it has some sort of connection.” Bridget suggested.
“Nahhh. Something that sounds completely different but sums us up.” Zoey said.
“No. Something that sums us up would be our group name which we already have. I think it should be something that sums up the transformation. When you look at our costumes they are enchanting, charming, and harmonizing. We should add ‘Mew’ to the end of it. Like: Enchantmew, charmew or harmew.” Kiki suggested.
“Let’s do the name thing later are you gonna come out now? My limo is waiting outside!” Corina exclaimed. We nodded and left the place.

Kiki and I stood in front of her home. Miss Rosbe came to answer it, and Kiki went inside and was getting hugged by her siblings. I stood outside speaking to Miss Rosbe. “So could you just cook some of the food for the kids? Because Kiki’s always worked hard so we’re going for dinner at a friend’s house. I hope you don’t mind, Miss Rosbe.” I said.
“Oh not at all! Kiki deserves a break and I’m here to help out a bit so of course I won’t mind! And thank you for dropping off some food, that was a big favour!” she replied. Kiki came out then so I led her back to the limo. I gave the others a thumbs up and we set off for Kiki’s house. We jumped out of the limo and made our way to the front of Corina’s house. Corina took out a key from her schoolbag and put it in the lock and turned it. She pushed open the door and we walked in to see, 2 rows with about 10 maids in each all bowing and saying ‘Good evening Mistress’ in turn for Corina. “She’s like a bloody princess!” I said. All of us except Corina sniggered. Suddenly the maids all turned and ran closer to the door. We saw some guy making his way down from the left side of the stairs. He was followed by another guy who was dressed fully in black. “Who’s he, Corina? Is he your brother? He looks just like you.” Kiki said. When he got to the bottom of the stairs, Corina said, “Sergeo... These are my friends: Bridget, Kiki, Zoey and Elizabeth.” She announced.
“Hi.” We chorused.
“Hello ladies. Now if you’ll please excuse me, I’ve got to attend a conference.” He replied. He shoved passed and all the maids did that whole bowing thing. “Boy, what a JERK!” Zoey said.
“You’re thinking out loud!” Bridget said, having a mini heart attack about it. Corina groaned and her Nan came out and said “Dinner will be ready in ten minutes ladies. Corina, entertain your guests.” She said.
“What do you want me to do? Prance around like a fairy?!” Corina shouted and she ran up the stairs. We exchanged glances. I shot her Nan an apologetic look then ran up the stairs after Corina, with the girls following closely behind. There were about ten different rooms on each side and there was no possibility of us EVER figuring out which one was Corina’s. Thankfully a maid came over and led us to Corina’s room. She knocked on it three times, opened the door and left us there. We went in to find that Corina wasn’t there. I pointed to a door that was slightly ajar and we walked toward it. We found Corina looking through a bunch of clothes. I wanted to look around her ‘closet’ but Zoey had other ideas. “You didn’t have to be so rude Corina!” she started. Corina let go of the sleeve she was holding and looked at Zoey. “Well don’t you think its mean, to –don’t try to deny it- go on a date with Elliot to Starbucks, when Elizabeth so clearly likes him?” Corina accused. I looked at Zoey horror-stricken. “I- I... I.” she stammered. She began to blush. They kissed? I could feel Zoey slowly dying, not being able to deny the accusation. “Don’t worry, Zoey, you can go out with him or snog him all you like, I don’t mind. Umm Corina I’m really sorry but I feel ill so I think I’ll just head home. See you tomorrow.” I said. I turned to make my way out, when Kiki grabbed my arm. “I thought sisters don’t abandon each other,” she said, “You don’t have to stay in this room you can hang out with her Nan” she whispered. I decided to stay but I stayed downstairs with her grandmother. I watched as the maids began to set the table. “Only six plates? What about her Mother and Father? And... Sergeo?” I asked her.
“Her parents will not be joining us for dinner tonight. They rarely make it to dinner since their schedules are so tight. And as Sergeo explained before he will be attending a conference for his university.” She said.
“What’s up with Corina and Sergeo anyway? They were so cold to each other yet they’re siblings.”
“I’m taking Corina hasn’t spoken about her family, well I’ll explain it. When they were younger Sergeo would love watching her dance and she’d loved performing for him. But one day he was taken away to go to a private school. Sergeo was sent to all the best school’s whilst Corina would just hide in his shadows. Her parents never really paid any attention to her because all the attention would go to Sergeo. After that they just sort of grew apart.”
“That’s really sad. I never thought tha-”
“Do you mind not to discuss my personal life with strangers, Nana?” Corina said, walking into the room, the rest of them following. “Corina, don’t be so rude to your Nan.” I said to her. She groaned and sat down at the table. There were so many forks and knives but I’d been to a dinner similar to this so I knew how to eat with it. Kiki, Zoey and Bridget on the other hand had no idea what they were doing. “Pssst. Which fork and knife do I start with?” Zoey whispered. Bridget and Kiki looked at me too. “Start from the outside and work your way in!” I whispered back. She nodded and mouthed ‘thanks.’ Corina’s Nana cleared her throat. “Corina dear, have you invited your friends to your ballet recital tomorrow?” she asked as if she knew that Corina hadn’t bothered to ask. “You have a recital tomorrow?!”
“Why didn’t you tell us?”
“Of course we’ll come!”
“I don’t need any of you to come! Just leave me ALONE!” Corina yelled. She scraped her chair back and left the room. I’d almost finished my dinner so I stood up. “Thank you for the dinner ma’am. It was really nice. I’ve gotta go home now, though. Sorry. I’ll see myself out.” I said. I walked out the door not bothering to wait for the others. I didn’t go home though; I went straight to the Cafe.

It was almost 9pm when I got there. I walked into the Cafe. The lights were on but nobody was in. I checked the back room. Nobody in there either. I know there are a few rooms up the stairs. I ran up a flight of stairs and came to three rooms and a passageway. I went through the passageway which led to the balcony on top of Cafe Mew Mew that none of us knew how to get to. Elliot was leaning over the railings and staring out into the night. Surely he must have seen me? “Elliot, why were you on a date with Zoey at Starbucks?” I said cutting to the chase.
“What are you on?” he replied.
“Corina said she saw you and Zoey at Starbucks and you both looked all snug and cosy.” I was adding bits in but I wanted him to tell me the truth and if you’re on a date you obviously going to be snug and cosy. “And you believed her? Why would I go on a date with Zoey when...” he didn’t finish his sentence.
“When, what?” I asked. He didn’t reply. “Fine then. Thanks a lot Elliot.” I said. I turned around to go. I walked about one step when Elliot grabbed my arm and slammed me against the door, closing it with my back. “When... I’m so clearly in love with you.” He said. It was so cute. I was going to tell him that he hurt my back, when he slammed it against the door, but he put his arms on either side of my shoulders and I was trapped. Is he going to kiss me? If he is, MY FIRST KISS! He bent his head and planted his lips on mine. His arms made their way onto my shoulders and were shoving me against the door. It really hurt but I didn’t care. I wrapped my arms around his neck and shut my eyes. “All cosy are we?” someone said. I opened my eyes and Elliot let go of my arms. He turned around but I could clearly see who it was. “Dren!” I said vehemently. “The one and only! Oh and his loser friends: Sardon and Tarb.” He said. He already had a soul and an infuser. “Fire shield!” I shouted. A wall of flame surrounded me and Elliot, protecting us from them. I had to hold it up all on my own and it was tiring. I couldn’t see the predasite but it was jabbing at my shield and weakening it. “Harmonic Attack!” someone shouted and I knew by the spell that it was Renee. She blasted the cynoclones and the predasite away. She floated down in her fairy form. “I just got back from my shoot. I thought I should pay a visit here before I went home and I saw fire spurting out everywhere and knew something was up,” she said. She turned around to see how the cynoclones were doing and they were charging at us full speed. “Elizabeth, transform NOW!” she cried. I nodded. I held onto the necklace I’d been wearing since my birthday and shouted, “Power Pendant Mewtamorphosis!” I transformed into my blue outfit and wings. I looked at Renee and nodded toward Elliot. “Sound Flame Protector!” we shouted in unison. Elliot had a sphere protecting him from getting hurt. The predasite was a black bird and had the features of a dancer. He must have infused one of the ballet students! “Disco Shell!” Renee yelled. A green sound-wave bounced out of Renee’s hands and attacked the bird. “Aerial Tempest.” Sardon said. He raised his arm and brought it down toward me, Renee and Elliot. “Fire!” I yelled. My fire was fighting against his attack. They were pushing against each other in permanent battle against each other. I put more energy into it and Sardon’s attack blew up in his face. They disappeared and our protection spell on Elliot wore off. That last attack took a lot out of me. I flew back to the ground. As did Renee. “I know this is gonna sound nuts but I’ve always dreamed of being able to fly so I think I’ll take a tour of London! No I’m joking I’ll just fly back home to save me from walking. Night guys.” I said. I flew home and transformed out of my fairy form in front of my house. I put the key in the lock and walked in. I went up to bed and lay in my bed thinking about the kiss I had with Elliot. His lips were so soft on mine. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I’m going to hold onto this feeling forever!

I went into work as usual on Saturday. I already knew Corina wouldn’t turn up because she’d spend the whole day rehearsing for her performance. I went in and I’d gone a bit early and saw Bridget, Zoey and Renee inside. Kiki was probably having a lie-in. I gave them all a nod then went into the locker rooms to get changed. Zoey followed me in. “Elizabeth, I know what Corina accused me of yesterday, and I just wanted to say that it isn’t true. I did go to Starbucks with Elliot but it wasn’t a DATE. We weren’t even hanging out. It was just some random thing he wanted to do. So sorry if it upset you. Well it shouldn’t have because we weren’t even going out and I’d never do that to a friend.” She said. It was so cute. I hugged her and she hugged me back. I preferred hugging Elliot though because he was taller so I’d have to stand on tiptoe to at least get my fingertips to touch his neck. Then Zoey said. “After you left Corina’s Nan told us what she probably told you before. I think we should DEFINITELY get Sergeo to come to Corina’s performance! You go ask Elliot if we can leave extra early to get the guy to come. What’s times the performance?” she asked me.
“It’s at six and if everything goes right it should finish at half eight. It’s three now so if we left at about four we’d do that Sergeo stuff too. Oh and when we get there watch out for a predasite that’s a bird and it is a dancer. Renee, Elliot and I were attacked by it last night. See ya.” I said, hinting that she should leave right about now so that I could get changed. Taking the hint she left the room. I changed into my uniform and was putting everything in my locker really slowly, when I heard screaming. It’s the predasite! I shoved everything in my locker and didn’t even bother locking it. I grabbed the handle and pulled open the door. I already had a fistful of fire ready to shoot. I looked in and saw Zoey on the floor surrounded by a pool of red. Bridget was also on the floor but she was soaked. Renee was standing on one of the tables checking out her nails. “What happened?!” I screamed, running to Zoey since she was the once covered in blood. “Burst pipe.” Renee mumbled. I looked from Renee to the blood to Zoey. “I poured a jug full of Ribena all over me because I got shocked when a pipe burst.” Zoey said.
“Oh for crying out loud! I was about to pass out!” I said. I pretend slapped her and helped her up. Elliot and Wesley came in and leaned against the wall. I nodded at Bridget. “Water.” She said. She pulled up all the water that was on the floor and threw it out an open window onto the grass. “Rising Sun!” Zoey cried. A ball of light floated above her and then went onto Bridget. It dried them both up completely. Zoey and Bridget cheered and hugged. Renee, Elliot and Wesley were gaping somewhere else. When I found what they were looking at I was about to go and slap Zoey and Bridget round the face. “Why’d you open the Caff?!” I yelled, instead. That’s when they realised that there were a ton of people just staring at the magic that had been performed in front of their faces. “I do not have time for this! I’m gonna get Kiki then go to Corina’s. Anyone who wants to come grab your bags and let’s bounce!” I said. I was about to run into the locker rooms when I saw that Elliot already had my stuff. “Thanks.” I said and grabbed my stuff from him and ran out whilst people were asking me questions and taking pictures of me. On my way down the end of Hamilton Avenue I saw Kiki race passed me and the girls. I dropped my stuff on the floor and spoke to her telepathically so that she’d stop running. She stopped and turned around. I scooped her up in my hands did a U turn and ran back explaining to her what had happened. “So where are Renee and Bridget?” She asked once we’d slowed down and were making our way to Corina’s house. It’s like she hadn’t been listening to a word Zoey and I have been saying all day! “Renee stayed there and we don’t know what else is going on there. Bridget is at Fairfield Hall- that’s where Corina’s performance is- and you, being our little monkey, are going to sneakily go into Sergeo’s room and find out his plans for the day. Then I’m going home and revising for my Mocks and try to learn the basic moves of Ballroom Dancing for General studies next week. So hurry up so we can get this over with!” I yelled. She jumped over the fence and went inside. Zoey’s phone started buzzing. She picked it up and started talking into it. “So she’s dancing outside... Ohh that was twenty minutes ago... Now she’s... what? Say that again I didn’t hear... She’s putting on her outfit? Oh ok. She goes on in an hour?! I thought it was two?! ... It did not take us an hour to get here!” I didn’t hear anything after that because MY phone started ringing. “Hello.” I said into the phone. It was Renee. “The press are literally after you so be sure not to use magic outside in plain sight. They saw us on TV and are convinced we’re the same people. We told them it was just effects to get tips off the customers and we’re not sure if they believe us so just don’t EVER use your magic when other people are around. Just watch out.” She said.
“Yep, got it. Are you coming to Corina’s performance?” I asked her.
“No, I can’t I have this emergency shoot cos last night’s one messed up. Bye.” She said. She didn’t even bother waiting for me to say goodbye, and she hung up. I looked at Zoey to find out what I’d missed. “She’s going on in an hour! Where’s Kiki? We’re gonna be so la-”
“Kiki is right here and she’s reporting for duty! He’s got some Conference to decide what University he’s gonna go to.” She said bounding out of nowhere. We saw his car driving out the driveway. I ran forward and stopped it by standing in front of it. They looked really annoyed especially because I was blocking their way. “I know you’re in a rush but I just wanted to talk to you about Corina. She has a recital today and I know she’d just love it if you came. I saw a picture of you and Corina in her purse. She was dancing and you were applauding her and giving her a bunch of flowers. You just grew apart and can I just say that you haven’t been to any of Corina’s performances at all. Do you know how that would make HER feel. I know this is a big, deciding moment in your life but you have loads of chances at getting into a Uni and getting a job but you only have one chance to win back your sister.” I said. The driver looked really annoyed and he almost ran me over. I don’t even think Sergeo was listening to me. They just drove past me and if I hadn’t jumped out the way I’d be crushed right now. “This is hopeless. Let’s just go to Corina’s recital.” Zoey said. So we ran all the way to Fairfield Hall.

We got there in half an hour, which meant that it was only half an hour till Corina was due on stage. Bridget was waiting for us outside and we just collapsed by her feet. “Well? Did you convince him to come?” Bridget asked.
“No. Mission failed. He wouldn’t listen to us.” Kiki said
“If he wasn’t listening to you, who’s that?” Bridget asked pointing to a car that had just pulled up into the V.I.P parking spot. Sergeo stepped out onto the pavement with a small bunch of flowers in his hands. “I can go to a silly old conference any time!” he said smiling. We all jumped with our fists in the air. We ran inside to where Bridget led us. “It’s through there.” Bridget said, just as Corina was coming out. “What are YOU doing here? And WHY is Sergeo here, I thought he had a conference.” Corina said. “I came to watch my talented sister dance.” He replied. Zoey, Kiki and I crooned at how cute he was. “You didn’t have to come here. You have to worry about getting into a good college next year. Just go to your conference, Sergeo.” She said.
“Ok.” He said and he turned to leave
“Corina! Don’t be so horrible!” Zoey said
“Sergeo come ba-” Kiki began.
“Look out! It’s a predasite!” Corina screamed. As predicted it was the bird predasite from last night. The bird pushed Kiki and Bridget to the left slamming them against the wall, and then it came to hit me and Zoey. I banged my back against the wall. “I’m gonna break my back, if this keeps up!” I said rubbing my back. Then I remembered none of the other girls knew about what happened last night. “Corina watch out!” Kiki yelled. I got up to run to her, when Sergeo stood in front of her, protecting Corina from getting hit. Instead he got blown to the other side of the hallway. Corina ran to him and bent down. “What IS that thing?” Sergeo asked, before he lost consciousness. “Right! That’s it! Power Pendant Activate!” Corina screamed. She and the others transformed. I hate this separate transform thing. “Power Pendant Mewtamorphosis.” I said completely unenthusiastically. I transformed into my fairy costume. “Fire!” I said. The bird bounded up off its feet. “Ball of Sun!” Zoey yelled. The bird pirouetted and caught Zoey’s attack and threw it back at us at full speed. “Vine Barrier!” Kiki cried slamming her hand onto the ground. Thick vines grew in front of us and ate Zoey’s attack. Kiki laughed and patted her vines making them sink to the ground and disappear. We looked at the bird. It was dancing. We stood there for a few moments just examining it. Corina sucked in some air. “I know how to defeat it! Attack when I give you the signal!” Corina said. She stood by the bird and began dancing in unison with it. My eyes widened as I understood what was going on. They twirled into the air and as they landed Corina kicked her. She kept on kicking and hitting her until the bird was REALLY pissed. ‘Now’ Corina mouthed at me. I nodded at Kiki. “Golden Pollen.” Kiki whispered blowing into her palms. Green seaweed wrapped around the bird. “Fire!” I cried. A fistful of fire blew the bird up and a leftover soul and infuser. Mini Mew obediently ate the infuser and Corina ran to the pink soul. “Nice going kitty cat.” Dren said, appearing out of nowhere.
“In case you haven’t noticed already Dren, I AM NOT A CAT ANYMORE!” Zoey said.
“You’re pretty when you get angry.” Dren replied.
“Well guess what? I’m about to get gorgeous!” Zoey practically yelled. She looked like she was about to attack him but I held her arm, preventing her from harming him. He blew a kiss at her then disappeared. “Corina, you have to go and get on with your performance, I’ll take the soul.” I said.
Corina had finished her performance and was now in her dressing room with her brother. “You were great Corina. It’s been a long time since I’ve gone to see something quite so full of energy.” Sergeo said.
“You should get going now, Sergeo. You have to get your college applications.” Corina said. Zoey, Bridget, Kiki and I were listening in on their conversation. “Alrighty then.” He said. He turned to leave when a flower from the bouquet he had before fell out of his jacket pocket. Corina gasped. Sergeo turned around to see what had startled her, then he bent down and picked up the flower and joined it with the bunch of flowers he’d bought earlier. “Do you remember when I used to pick great big bunches of these for you when we were little. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I hadn’t forgotten either and you’re still my beloved little sister. And... And... I love you.” He said. Corina began to cry then and walked forward taking the flowers from her brother’s hand and embracing him. “I love you too, Sergeo.” She said. Then they stood there hugging whilst their Nan cried in the corner. “Let’s go back to the Cafe girls.” I whispered and we all tiptoed out and walked back to the Caff.

When I walked into the Cafe, I saw that Elliot had a bunch of half wilting flowers. He handed them to me. “Aww that’s sweet, Elliot! But you could have handed them to me when the others WEREN’T here!” I said. I was trying not to sound like an ungrateful pig. “I was trying to do something sweet.” He replied, sounding hurt.
“It was Elliot! But the first step is to ask the girl out on a date. Hint Hint. And then give her the flowers. Maybe you should go find yourself a few other friends who’ll lead you in the right direction!” I said.
“What are you doing tomorrow night?” Elliot asked me.
“Umm... I’ve got a netball match and then... something with you?” I said.
“I was hoping you’d say that. I’ll pick you up at seven.” He said.
“EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I bagged my first date!” I cried. I hugged Elliot and the others wolf whistled but I ignored them. After all there’s nothing wrong with hugging your boyfriend. I waved goodbye to all of them and took off home. I jumped into my bed and pulled out my textbooks. Time to REVISE!

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Mew Mew Power Part 12- Brotherly love.

“Elizabeth, why did Miss Rogers ring me up and say that you haven’t been attending the past 4 ballet lessons?” Mum was in my room without permission AGAIN. It was the end of the first week back at school and I was lying on my bed doing coursework. I knew the ballet recital was on Saturday as in tomorrow. “Because I couldn’t be bothered.” I mumbled. Sometimes Mum is really annoying. I have so much coursework to do and my Mocks were next week. It had to be a week early for some unknown reason. “You couldn’t be bothered?! I have paid the fees for your ballet lessons for the past 10 years! And you couldn’t be bothered?! You better come up with a better reason this instant otherwise you won’t be able to do any extracurricular activities ever again. Including the Cafe and going out with your friends.” Mum said. Sometimes Mum could be such an unfair pig. “FINE. I stopped going because I didn’t get picked for the lead in the recital and I walked out. So I was embarrassed and annoyed that a 12 year old got a part that I couldn’t.” I said. She could tell I was fuming and she gets even angrier when I’m mad. The only people who can MAKE you mad then be mad at YOU for being mad is you parents. “You are going there NOW. You are being so immature! I know that’s probably why you didn’t go because that’s what Miss Rogers told me. I don’t care if the recital is tomorrow; you’ve been the lead in every recital since you started doing ballet. Maybe you just need to be grateful and step down from the spotlight and stop being such a drama queen. And I heard the girl from the Cafe got the lead. You should at least be happy for her! You can be a tot-”
“JUST GET OUT! I DON’T NEED YOU TELLING ME HOW TO LEAD MY LIFE. I AM GOING TO GO BUT NOT BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TOO. I’LL FAIL MY MOCKS AND GET KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WANTED ME TO GO TO SOME CRUMMY RECITAL THAT I’VE PROBABLY DONE AT LEAST- AS YOU SAID- 20 TIMES IN MY LIFE!” I screamed at my Mum. I was so annoyed with her. She walked out slamming the door behind her. And she called ME the immature one. I got out of my bed and grabbed my ballet kit. There was a practice today but that was mostly for the main parts in previous years. I don’t know what to do now that I’m a pixie.

I walked into the changing rooms and put on my costume. I walked into the studio. I was the only person in there as usual. I started practicing the moves I already knew and in a few minutes I was doing Swan Lake again. I was doing the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dance because that’s the only one I ever learnt excluding the Prima Dona’s dance which is totally different. As I was coming to the end of the performance I heard somebody clapping. Slowly at first then quicker and louder and it sounded as if more people had joined in. The ending was a huge leap which I did and I brought my head up to see who was watching. I saw everyone in my ballet class including Miss Rogers clapping and cheering for me. I stood up straighter and looked at them uneasily. ‘Sorry’ I mouthed at Miss Rogers. She nodded and winked and mouthed ‘It’s ok,’ back. I was happy now and I told everyone to stop clapping. I saw Corina standing in the corner -the only person not clapping- and I felt bad then. I didn’t do what Mum said, as in stepping down from the spotlight, and now I’d gone and upset one of my friends by getting the applause she deserved. “Let’s run this over one more time, girls. Corina you know what to do.” Miss Rogers said. Corina took her place and Miss Rogers was walking to the CD player to turn the music on. “Miss Rogers, I’m really sorry and this is totally my fault but I don’t know the dance steps.” I said to her, looking at my feet. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me. I looked up at Miss Rogers. “I know you don’t know the steps, Elizabeth. That’s why I’m giving you the choice of either: Taking Corina’s spot in the recital OR not doing it at all.” Miss Rogers said. Corina was in front of me and she never looked back at me to be like ‘Please Elizabeth, don’t take my part.’ Or anything. She deserved what was coming for her. “Miss Rogers, I’d like to not do the recital at all,” I said. Corina turned to look at me. “I can’t do that to one of my closest friends. And I know that Corina treasures this part and I don’t want to be the one who takes it from her.” I said. Corina hugged me then. Proper hugged me. I was so taken aback by it, that I didn’t know what to do. After gently pushing Corina off me I told Miss Rogers and the rest of my class that I’ll be there tomorrow cheering everyone on. Then I changed into my jeans ad shirt and left for the Cafe.

I walked in and I saw that Bridget, Kiki and Zoey were there. It was really busy so I got changed and helped everyone with their shifts. I was actually doing more that all of them put together because I was taking orders, bringing out the food and putting what we earn into the till. A few hours later the crowd had died down and it was just two or three people there, when Abigail walked in. “Abi!” I cried and I went to hug her. “Waaaaaayy too much goss, Elizabeth!” she said. I sat her down at a table and pretended to take her order. She began. “Right you know how the whole school and Liv have this mega crush on that hottie from Tiffin Boys’ Matt?! She asked him out! And he was like sure yeah he’ll pick you up at 7. Then came along bitchy Mitzi and she was flirting like hell with him! Then Matt dropped Liv like a hot potato and he asked Mitzi out instead! Liv was crying her eyes out all the way home then she called me and said she saw Mitzi making out with Brandon at Starbucks! She asked me Matt’s number so she can send it to him so I gave her his number. She said all he replied was an exclamation mark and then like 5 minutes later he sent ME me a text asking me out! And he’s sooo fit so I said-... and I’d like a strawberry milkshake with that please!” she said. I raised my eyebrows and with one movement of her eyes I knew that Elliot was behind me. “Right away, Abi!” I exclaimed and I turned around and bumped into Elliot. I acted as if I didn’t know he was there. “I’m not stupid, Elizabeth. One more gossip and I’ll dock your wages.” He said but he was smiling. I went and grabbed a strawberry shake for Abi straight out our new installed Milkshake machine (It’s amazing! It has like six different flavours: Chocolate, strawberry, banana, vanilla, Mint and red cherry!) I went out and sat down on the table. She carried on then. “As I was saying: I said no. Cos I couldn’t do that to Liv so I got him to ask her out so he did and I told him to grab flowers and chocolates too. Enough about Liv though, I really want to go out with Caleb! General studies starts next week and I know he’s taking Ballroom Dancing so I’m going to too and so are you. Everyone says he’s a bit of a loner so I’ll pretend to go to the toilet when she tells us to pick partners and when I come back he’ll be the only one left! So how smart is my plan!” she cried. I laughed at her and went “This is why we’re best friends!” I said. We were laughing when Elliot yelled at me and told me to go and get on with work. “I thought you said he was a total sweetheart!” She said. I laughed and went off. That’s when Corina walked in. “Elizabeth, thanks for not giving me the boot so as my thank you, you can come over to dinner.” She said. I nodded my agreement and went to the front desk to put the money I just took in. “Can we come to Corina?” Zoey said pleadingly. Bridget nodded as well but Kiki looked a bit funny about it. “Kiki, order some food for your siblings here and I’ll pay for it. We can drop it off at your place on the way to Corina’s house. I’m sure Miss Rosbe wouldn’t mind cooking it.” I said. Kiki jumped up and hugged me. It felt a bit weird because she was quite short and I was a bit tall for my age. “I think I might go for the record for the most amount of hugs that knock you off your feet!” I said. Corina laughed and swatted me. Corina looked over at Zoey, Bridget and Kiki’s imploring faces. She groaned inwardly. “Fine.” She said. They all started cheering until Elliot came out and yelled at us again. “Water.” Bridget said. Her finger pointed at Elliot. Water sprang out of Bridget’s hand as if it was a hose and soaked Elliot. We started laughing and Kiki said, “Didn’t know you had it in you Bridget!” which made us all laugh harder. Elliot stalked off in a huff. “Oh crap.” Zoey said, looking at Abi. Corina, Bridget and Kiki all stopped laughing. Everybody else in the cafe was too far away to have seen it but Abi was sitting right next to us. “Don’t worry; she already knows about magic and stuff. I told her and don’t ask me why. I told her Liv and Em because they’re all my best friends.” I said. “Ohhhhhh”
“You could’ve told us!”
“Elliot’s gonna kill you.”
That’s when Wesley walked in and told us we were going to close for the day. We couldn’t let anybody else in and we couldn’t take any more orders from the few people that were in here. When everybody had left, we all went into the locker rooms to get changed. “Kiki go grab the food. Put this in the till whilst you’re at it.” I said handing her a £10 note. She smiled gratefully and went to get the food. Corina stood in front of the lockers admiring the pictures. “Renee looks soo pretty!” she said.
“I remember when all the little boxes were empty and the only one that was filled was mine. It was kinda freaky. I only had two boxes filled as you can see, because I never had the Mew transformation. I think we should add in another box for our latest transformation. What should we call it?” I asked them.
“What should we call what?” Kiki asked, walking in.
“Our new transformation. I think we should call it Wings since we ALL have wings in this transformation.” Corina explained.
“Wings’ isn’t really working for me. Maybe something that rhymes with ‘Mew.’ Then you know it has some sort of connection.” Bridget suggested.
“Nahhh. Something that sounds completely different but sums us up.” Zoey said.
“No. Something that sums us up would be our group name which we already have. I think it should be something that sums up the transformation. When you look at our costumes they are enchanting, charming, and harmonizing. We should add ‘Mew’ to the end of it. Like: Enchantmew, charmew or harmew.” Kiki suggested.
“Let’s do the name thing later are you gonna come out now? My limo is waiting outside!” Corina exclaimed. We nodded and left the place.

Kiki and I stood in front of her home. Miss Rosbe came to answer it, and Kiki went inside and was getting hugged by her siblings. I stood outside speaking to Miss Rosbe. “So could you just cook some of the food for the kids? Because Kiki’s always worked hard so we’re going for dinner at a friend’s house. I hope you don’t mind, Miss Rosbe.” I said.
“Oh not at all! Kiki deserves a break and I’m here to help out a bit so of course I won’t mind! And thank you for dropping off some food, that was a big favour!” she replied. Kiki came out then so I led her back to the limo. I gave the others a thumbs up and we set off for Kiki’s house. We jumped out of the limo and made our way to the front of Corina’s house. Corina took out a key from her schoolbag and put it in the lock and turned it. She pushed open the door and we walked in to see, 2 rows with about 10 maids in each all bowing and saying ‘Good evening Mistress’ in turn for Corina. “She’s like a bloody princess!” I said. All of us except Corina sniggered. Suddenly the maids all turned and ran closer to the door. We saw some guy making his way down from the left side of the stairs. He was followed by another guy who was dressed fully in black. “Who’s he, Corina? Is he your brother? He looks just like you.” Kiki said. When he got to the bottom of the stairs, Corina said, “Sergeo... These are my friends: Bridget, Kiki, Zoey and Elizabeth.” She announced.
“Hi.” We chorused.
“Hello ladies. Now if you’ll please excuse me, I’ve got to attend a conference.” He replied. He shoved passed and all the maids did that whole bowing thing. “Boy, what a JERK!” Zoey said.
“You’re thinking out loud!” Bridget said, having a mini heart attack about it. Corina groaned and her Nan came out and said “Dinner will be ready in ten minutes ladies. Corina, entertain your guests.” She said.
“What do you want me to do? Prance around like a fairy?!” Corina shouted and she ran up the stairs. We exchanged glances. I shot her Nan an apologetic look then ran up the stairs after Corina, with the girls following closely behind. There were about ten different rooms on each side and there was no possibility of us EVER figuring out which one was Corina’s. Thankfully a maid came over and led us to Corina’s room. She knocked on it three times, opened the door and left us there. We went in to find that Corina wasn’t there. I pointed to a door that was slightly ajar and we walked toward it. We found Corina looking through a bunch of clothes. I wanted to look around her ‘closet’ but Zoey had other ideas. “You didn’t have to be so rude Corina!” she started. Corina let go of the sleeve she was holding and looked at Zoey. “Well don’t you think its mean, to –don’t try to deny it- go on a date with Elliot to Starbucks, when Elizabeth so clearly likes him?” Corina accused. I looked at Zoey horror-stricken. “I- I... I.” she stammered. She began to blush. They kissed? I could feel Zoey slowly dying, not being able to deny the accusation. “Don’t worry, Zoey, you can go out with him or snog him all you like, I don’t mind. Umm Corina I’m really sorry but I feel ill so I think I’ll just head home. See you tomorrow.” I said. I turned to make my way out, when Kiki grabbed my arm. “I thought sisters don’t abandon each other,” she said, “You don’t have to stay in this room you can hang out with her Nan” she whispered. I decided to stay but I stayed downstairs with her grandmother. I watched as the maids began to set the table. “Only six plates? What about her Mother and Father? And... Sergeo?” I asked her.
“Her parents will not be joining us for dinner tonight. They rarely make it to dinner since their schedules are so tight. And as Sergeo explained before he will be attending a conference for his university.” She said.
“What’s up with Corina and Sergeo anyway? They were so cold to each other yet they’re siblings.”
“I’m taking Corina hasn’t spoken about her family, well I’ll explain it. When they were younger Sergeo would love watching her dance and she’d loved performing for him. But one day he was taken away to go to a private school. Sergeo was sent to all the best school’s whilst Corina would just hide in his shadows. Her parents never really paid any attention to her because all the attention would go to Sergeo. After that they just sort of grew apart.”
“That’s really sad. I never thought tha-”
“Do you mind not to discuss my personal life with strangers, Nana?” Corina said, walking into the room, the rest of them following. “Corina, don’t be so rude to your Nan.” I said to her. She groaned and sat down at the table. There were so many forks and knives but I’d been to a dinner similar to this so I knew how to eat with it. Kiki, Zoey and Bridget on the other hand had no idea what they were doing. “Pssst. Which fork and knife do I start with?” Zoey whispered. Bridget and Kiki looked at me too. “Start from the outside and work your way in!” I whispered back. She nodded and mouthed ‘thanks.’ Corina’s Nana cleared her throat. “Corina dear, have you invited your friends to your ballet recital tomorrow?” she asked as if she knew that Corina hadn’t bothered to ask. “You have a recital tomorrow?!”
“Why didn’t you tell us?”
“Of course we’ll come!”
“I don’t need any of you to come! Just leave me ALONE!” Corina yelled. She scraped her chair back and left the room. I’d almost finished my dinner so I stood up. “Thank you for the dinner ma’am. It was really nice. I’ve gotta go home now, though. Sorry. I’ll see myself out.” I said. I walked out the door not bothering to wait for the others. I didn’t go home though; I went straight to the Cafe.

It was almost 9pm when I got there. I walked into the Cafe. The lights were on but nobody was in. I checked the back room. Nobody in there either. I know there are a few rooms up the stairs. I ran up a flight of stairs and came to three rooms and a passageway. I went through the passageway which led to the balcony on top of Cafe Mew Mew that none of us knew how to get to. Elliot was leaning over the railings and staring out into the night. Surely he must have seen me? “Elliot, why were you on a date with Zoey at Starbucks?” I said cutting to the chase.
“What are you on?” he replied.
“Corina said she saw you and Zoey at Starbucks and you both looked all snug and cosy.” I was adding bits in but I wanted him to tell me the truth and if you’re on a date you obviously going to be snug and cosy. “And you believed her? Why would I go on a date with Zoey when...” he didn’t finish his sentence.
“When, what?” I asked. He didn’t reply. “Fine then. Thanks a lot Elliot.” I said. I turned around to go. I walked about one step when Elliot grabbed my arm and slammed me against the door, closing it with my back. “When... I’m so clearly in love with you.” He said. It was so cute. I was going to tell him that he hurt my back, when he slammed it against the door, but he put his arms on either side of my shoulders and I was trapped. Is he going to kiss me? If he is, MY FIRST KISS! He bent his head and planted his lips on mine. His arms made their way onto my shoulders and were shoving me against the door. It really hurt but I didn’t care. I wrapped my arms around his neck and shut my eyes. “All cosy are we?” someone said. I opened my eyes and Elliot let go of my arms. He turned around but I could clearly see who it was. “Dren!” I said vehemently. “The one and only! Oh and his loser friends: Sardon and Tarb.” He said. He already had a soul and an infuser. “Fire shield!” I shouted. A wall of flame surrounded me and Elliot, protecting us from them. I had to hold it up all on my own and it was tiring. I couldn’t see the predasite but it was jabbing at my shield and weakening it. “Harmonic Attack!” someone shouted and I knew by the spell that it was Renee. She blasted the cynoclones and the predasite away. She floated down in her fairy form. “I just got back from my shoot. I thought I should pay a visit here before I went home and I saw fire spurting out everywhere and knew something was up,” she said. She turned around to see how the cynoclones were doing and they were charging at us full speed. “Elizabeth, transform NOW!” she cried. I nodded. I held onto the necklace I’d been wearing since my birthday and shouted, “Power Pendant Mewtamorphosis!” I transformed into my blue outfit and wings. I looked at Renee and nodded toward Elliot. “Sound Flame Protector!” we shouted in unison. Elliot had a sphere protecting him from getting hurt. The predasite was a black bird and had the features of a dancer. He must have infused one of the ballet students! “Disco Shell!” Renee yelled. A green sound-wave bounced out of Renee’s hands and attacked the bird. “Aerial Tempest.” Sardon said. He raised his arm and brought it down toward me, Renee and Elliot. “Fire!” I yelled. My fire was fighting against his attack. They were pushing against each other in permanent battle against each other. I put more energy into it and Sardon’s attack blew up in his face. They disappeared and our protection spell on Elliot wore off. That last attack took a lot out of me. I flew back to the ground. As did Renee. “I know this is gonna sound nuts but I’ve always dreamed of being able to fly so I think I’ll take a tour of London! No I’m joking I’ll just fly back home to save me from walking. Night guys.” I said. I flew home and transformed out of my fairy form in front of my house. I put the key in the lock and walked in. I went up to bed and lay in my bed thinking about the kiss I had with Elliot. His lips were so soft on mine. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I’m going to hold onto this feeling forever!

I went into work as usual on Saturday. I already knew Corina wouldn’t turn up because she’d spend the whole day rehearsing for her performance. I went in and I’d gone a bit early and saw Bridget, Zoey and Renee inside. Kiki was probably having a lie-in. I gave them all a nod then went into the locker rooms to get changed. Zoey followed me in. “Elizabeth, I know what Corina accused me of yesterday, and I just wanted to say that it isn’t true. I did go to Starbucks with Elliot but it wasn’t a DATE. We weren’t even hanging out. It was just some random thing he wanted to do. So sorry if it upset you. Well it shouldn’t have because we weren’t even going out and I’d never do that to a friend.” She said. It was so cute. I hugged her and she hugged me back. I preferred hugging Elliot though because he was taller so I’d have to stand on tiptoe to at least get my fingertips to touch his neck. Then Zoey said. “After you left Corina’s Nan told us what she probably told you before. I think we should DEFINITELY get Sergeo to come to Corina’s performance! You go ask Elliot if we can leave extra early to get the guy to come. What’s times the performance?” she asked me.
“It’s at six and if everything goes right it should finish at half eight. It’s three now so if we left at about four we’d do that Sergeo stuff too. Oh and when we get there watch out for a predasite that’s a bird and it is a dancer. Renee, Elliot and I were attacked by it last night. See ya.” I said, hinting that she should leave right about now so that I could get changed. Taking the hint she left the room. I changed into my uniform and was putting everything in my locker really slowly, when I heard screaming. It’s the predasite! I shoved everything in my locker and didn’t even bother locking it. I grabbed the handle and pulled open the door. I already had a fistful of fire ready to shoot. I looked in and saw Zoey on the floor surrounded by a pool of red. Bridget was also on the floor but she was soaked. Renee was standing on one of the tables checking out her nails. “What happened?!” I screamed, running to Zoey since she was the once covered in blood. “Burst pipe.” Renee mumbled. I looked from Renee to the blood to Zoey. “I poured a jug full of Ribena all over me because I got shocked when a pipe burst.” Zoey said.
“Oh for crying out loud! I was about to pass out!” I said. I pretend slapped her and helped her up. Elliot and Wesley came in and leaned against the wall. I nodded at Bridget. “Water.” She said. She pulled up all the water that was on the floor and threw it out an open window onto the grass. “Rising Sun!” Zoey cried. A ball of light floated above her and then went onto Bridget. It dried them both up completely. Zoey and Bridget cheered and hugged. Renee, Elliot and Wesley were gaping somewhere else. When I found what they were looking at I was about to go and slap Zoey and Bridget round the face. “Why’d you open the Caff?!” I yelled, instead. That’s when they realised that there were a ton of people just staring at the magic that had been performed in front of their faces. “I do not have time for this! I’m gonna get Kiki then go to Corina’s. Anyone who wants to come grab your bags and let’s bounce!” I said. I was about to run into the locker rooms when I saw that Elliot already had my stuff. “Thanks.” I said and grabbed my stuff from him and ran out whilst people were asking me questions and taking pictures of me. On my way down the end of Hamilton Avenue I saw Kiki race passed me and the girls. I dropped my stuff on the floor and spoke to her telepathically so that she’d stop running. She stopped and turned around. I scooped her up in my hands did a U turn and ran back explaining to her what had happened. “So where are Renee and Bridget?” She asked once we’d slowed down and were making our way to Corina’s house. It’s like she hadn’t been listening to a word Zoey and I have been saying all day! “Renee stayed there and we don’t know what else is going on there. Bridget is at Fairfield Hall- that’s where Corina’s performance is- and you, being our little monkey, are going to sneakily go into Sergeo’s room and find out his plans for the day. Then I’m going home and revising for my Mocks and try to learn the basic moves of Ballroom Dancing for General studies next week. So hurry up so we can get this over with!” I yelled. She jumped over the fence and went inside. Zoey’s phone started buzzing. She picked it up and started talking into it. “So she’s dancing outside... Ohh that was twenty minutes ago... Now she’s... what? Say that again I didn’t hear... She’s putting on her outfit? Oh ok. She goes on in an hour?! I thought it was two?! ... It did not take us an hour to get here!” I didn’t hear anything after that because MY phone started ringing. “Hello.” I said into the phone. It was Renee. “The press are literally after you so be sure not to use magic outside in plain sight. They saw us on TV and are convinced we’re the same people. We told them it was just effects to get tips off the customers and we’re not sure if they believe us so just don’t EVER use your magic when other people are around. Just watch out.” She said.
“Yep, got it. Are you coming to Corina’s performance?” I asked her.
“No, I can’t I have this emergency shoot cos last night’s one messed up. Bye.” She said. She didn’t even bother waiting for me to say goodbye, and she hung up. I looked at Zoey to find out what I’d missed. “She’s going on in an hour! Where’s Kiki? We’re gonna be so la-”
“Kiki is right here and she’s reporting for duty! He’s got some Conference to decide what University he’s gonna go to.” She said bounding out of nowhere. We saw his car driving out the driveway. I ran forward and stopped it by standing in front of it. They looked really annoyed especially because I was blocking their way. “I know you’re in a rush but I just wanted to talk to you about Corina. She has a recital today and I know she’d just love it if you came. I saw a picture of you and Corina in her purse. She was dancing and you were applauding her and giving her a bunch of flowers. You just grew apart and can I just say that you haven’t been to any of Corina’s performances at all. Do you know how that would make HER feel. I know this is a big, deciding moment in your life but you have loads of chances at getting into a Uni and getting a job but you only have one chance to win back your sister.” I said. The driver looked really annoyed and he almost ran me over. I don’t even think Sergeo was listening to me. They just drove past me and if I hadn’t jumped out the way I’d be crushed right now. “This is hopeless. Let’s just go to Corina’s recital.” Zoey said. So we ran all the way to Fairfield Hall.

We got there in half an hour, which meant that it was only half an hour till Corina was due on stage. Bridget was waiting for us outside and we just collapsed by her feet. “Well? Did you convince him to come?” Bridget asked.
“No. Mission failed. He wouldn’t listen to us.” Kiki said
“If he wasn’t listening to you, who’s that?” Bridget asked pointing to a car that had just pulled up into the V.I.P parking spot. Sergeo stepped out onto the pavement with a small bunch of flowers in his hands. “I can go to a silly old conference any time!” he said smiling. We all jumped with our fists in the air. We ran inside to where Bridget led us. “It’s through there.” Bridget said, just as Corina was coming out. “What are YOU doing here? And WHY is Sergeo here, I thought he had a conference.” Corina said. “I came to watch my talented sister dance.” He replied. Zoey, Kiki and I crooned at how cute he was. “You didn’t have to come here. You have to worry about getting into a good college next year. Just go to your conference, Sergeo.” She said.
“Ok.” He said and he turned to leave
“Corina! Don’t be so horrible!” Zoey said
“Sergeo come ba-” Kiki began.
“Look out! It’s a predasite!” Corina screamed. As predicted it was the bird predasite from last night. The bird pushed Kiki and Bridget to the left slamming them against the wall, and then it came to hit me and Zoey. I banged my back against the wall. “I’m gonna break my back, if this keeps up!” I said rubbing my back. Then I remembered none of the other girls knew about what happened last night. “Corina watch out!” Kiki yelled. I got up to run to her, when Sergeo stood in front of her, protecting Corina from getting hit. Instead he got blown to the other side of the hallway. Corina ran to him and bent down. “What IS that thing?” Sergeo asked, before he lost consciousness. “Right! That’s it! Power Pendant Activate!” Corina screamed. She and the others transformed. I hate this separate transform thing. “Power Pendant Mewtamorphosis.” I said completely unenthusiastically. I transformed into my fairy costume. “Fire!” I said. The bird bounded up off its feet. “Ball of Sun!” Zoey yelled. The bird pirouetted and caught Zoey’s attack and threw it back at us at full speed. “Vine Barrier!” Kiki cried slamming her hand onto the ground. Thick vines grew in front of us and ate Zoey’s attack. Kiki laughed and patted her vines making them sink to the ground and disappear. We looked at the bird. It was dancing. We stood there for a few moments just examining it. Corina sucked in some air. “I know how to defeat it! Attack when I give you the signal!” Corina said. She stood by the bird and began dancing in unison with it. My eyes widened as I understood what was going on. They twirled into the air and as they landed Corina kicked her. She kept on kicking and hitting her until the bird was REALLY pissed. ‘Now’ Corina mouthed at me. I nodded at Kiki. “Golden Pollen.” Kiki whispered blowing into her palms. Green seaweed wrapped around the bird. “Fire!” I cried. A fistful of fire blew the bird up and a leftover soul and infuser. Mini Mew obediently ate the infuser and Corina ran to the pink soul. “Nice going kitty cat.” Dren said, appearing out of nowhere.
“In case you haven’t noticed already Dren, I AM NOT A CAT ANYMORE!” Zoey said.
“You’re pretty when you get angry.” Dren replied.
“Well guess what? I’m about to get gorgeous!” Zoey practically yelled. She looked like she was about to attack him but I held her arm, preventing her from harming him. He blew a kiss at her then disappeared. “Corina, you have to go and get on with your performance, I’ll take the soul.” I said.
Corina had finished her performance and was now in her dressing room with her brother. “You were great Corina. It’s been a long time since I’ve gone to see something quite so full of energy.” Sergeo said.
“You should get going now, Sergeo. You have to get your college applications.” Corina said. Zoey, Bridget, Kiki and I were listening in on their conversation. “Alrighty then.” He said. He turned to leave when a flower from the bouquet he had before fell out of his jacket pocket. Corina gasped. Sergeo turned around to see what had startled her, then he bent down and picked up the flower and joined it with the bunch of flowers he’d bought earlier. “Do you remember when I used to pick great big bunches of these for you when we were little. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I hadn’t forgotten either and you’re still my beloved little sister. And... And... I love you.” He said. Corina began to cry then and walked forward taking the flowers from her brother’s hand and embracing him. “I love you too, Sergeo.” She said. Then they stood there hugging whilst their Nan cried in the corner. “Let’s go back to the Cafe girls.” I whispered and we all tiptoed out and walked back to the Caff.

When I walked into the Cafe, I saw that Elliot had a bunch of half wilting flowers. He handed them to me. “Aww that’s sweet, Elliot! But you could have handed them to me when the others WEREN’T here!” I said. I was trying not to sound like an ungrateful pig. “I was trying to do something sweet.” He replied, sounding hurt.
“It was Elliot! But the first step is to ask the girl out on a date. Hint Hint. And then give her the flowers. Maybe you should go find yourself a few other friends who’ll lead you in the right direction!” I said.
“What are you doing tomorrow night?” Elliot asked me.
“Umm... I’ve got a netball match and then... something with you?” I said.
“I was hoping you’d say that. I’ll pick you up at seven.” He said.
“EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I bagged my first date!” I cried. I hugged Elliot and the others wolf whistled but I ignored them. After all there’s nothing wrong with hugging your boyfriend. I waved goodbye to all of them and took off home. I jumped into my bed and pulled out my textbooks. Time to REVISE!