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Mew Mew Power Part 9- Hollywood Mew

“Elliot, I really think that we should be able to play music in the Cafe! I mean the customers will like it. We could play guy and girl music so everyone will be happy.” I was pleading with him. We were seriously bored and the only thing we could do was sing along to music, but first we needed permission. “Fine! Play the damn music! Just leave us alone. We’re busy!” he shouted slamming the door in our faces. “Moody!” Kiki said laughing. Even though it had been a week since Kiki joined, she looked so adorable in her orange uniform. “Anyone got any CDs?” I asked opening up the CD player. Corina nodded and pulled something out of her bag. Shoving me out of the way she put the CD in. We smiled and carried on doing our jobs. I could hear Renee’s songs going on. Renee Roberts. She is this super gorgeous celebrity. She has purple hair! Well mostly purple. Unlike the other girls, she has all her hair dyed except for this dark browny bit at the top. I think it kind of ruins her look but only a bit of it is brown so I guess its ok. I love this song. It’s called ‘16’ she sang it for her 16th birthday. I think I’ll play it at my birthday (which is 1 day away!). I sang along to it and this sweet old lady said that I had a voice like a lark. I’ve never even heard of a lark, but I hope it can sing! Everything seemed livelier as music played in the background. We had about 100 more customers than usual. Bridget should be coming in for her first shift about now, and if she doesn’t I can’t take my break. She came running in holding one of them gossip mags. She called us all over to an empty table and opened the book up on the centre page. She pointed at it. We all gasped. I began to read the paper out loud “Teenage superhero saves people being attacked by vicious monsters. Witnesses say she has a weapon, which is shaped like a long stick, which can lash out and destroy the monsters.” All of us exchanged worried looks. Except for Kiki, who looked like she’d come up with another ‘theory’ again. “This Mew can’t be one of us. And I can prove it! It says here that she had a weapon that’s shaped like a stick and can lash out. None of our weapons lash out or shaped like sticks, which must mean...”
“She’s the last Mew Mew!” Bridget and I shouted in unison. “But who is she?” Bridget asked. Weirdly all of us turned to look at Kiki. “Well...” but Kiki couldn’t finish, because Corina finally had a good look at the silhouette. “I know who that is.” She said. She took out her own magazine and looked at it. It was one of those fan addiction books of Renee Roberts. I raised my eyebrows at her. She began to talk. “Look at Renee and this silhouette. They totally match!” she shouted gleefully, jumping around like a maniac. She started reciting the lyrics to her favourite song and was nattering on about everything she knew about her. “And here I am thinking that I’m the biggest Renee fan!” I said. “Didn’t see you as much of a star gazer,” Elliot said, walking over to where we were standing, “If she is a Mew as you say, you’ll get to find out for definite because Wesley and I just bagged you lunch with Renee herself,” Elliot said. Corina looked like she was in heaven. From last night’s dream we all know what Corina’s ‘heavenly’ look is like. “So here’s the catch- You are all going as news reporters. You’re gonna be like teen reporters. Well Kiki, you aren’t going. You are a bit young BUT if Renee takes it nicely you can join in half way through.” We were all gobsmacked. Lunch with Renee Roberts!

We wore a top in our own colours with skinny jeans and platform heels. We each had a notepad and pen too. We came and stood in front of Elliot, Wesley and Kiki – who had finally managed to stop crying- Wesley kindly clapped and said we looked fantastic, and we smiled gratefully. We caught a taxi to the Emperor because that was where we were supposed to be meeting her. We went to the front desk and began talking to the receptionist. “Hi there, my editor reserved a table for my team and me. And Renee Roberts.” She smiled at us and led us to our table. We sat down and I got down with the girls. “Ok girls, we need to make this believable. So Corina don’t go all drooly. Ok so basically Corina, Zoey take turns asking the questions Bridget will write down for you right now and I will right down everything that everyone says. Ok? Well this will only happen until we tell Renee about you know, her being a Mew Mew and all. Oh and don’t stuff your faces, just like get a drink and that’s it. You don’t want to spray food all over her. And I’m strapped for cash after I got Kiki that meal last week, and payday isn’t till tomorrow.” I felt kind of stupid not having any money and stuff but thankfully we didn’t have to dwell on the subject as Renee had appeared. Time to get writing!

Corina: Renee! Can I just start off by saying... (Gets an evil glare from Elizabeth) that err I’m your biggest fan!
Zoey: Thank you for agreeing to this on such short notice we know how busy your schedule must be.
Renee: I didn’t have much choice. My agent said that your editor was very... persuasive. Can we just get on with the interview please?
Corina: R-right. What made you decide to become a singer?
Renee: Well, my parents told me I had a good voice so I became a singer. Why do journalists always ask that question?
Zoey: What is the best thing about being a celebrity?
Renee: Well the best thing would have to be the fact that wherever I am across the world, people always recognise me and give me free food. Thinking that I’d actually want their stuff.
Corina: Bridget why don’t you ask the next question?
Bridget: How did you first get people to listen to your stuff?
Renee: By ‘stuff’ I’m guessing you mean my music. Well, at the beginning nobody would listen to my CD’s. The producers and other big people in music totally ignored me. So I started recording my own music. I started playing it and singing in the park and finally people began to hear what I was hearing.
Elizabeth: Pretty tough, huh?
Renee: Think that’s the first thing you’ve said all day. What are you reading?
Elizabeth: Oh just this article. Heard anything about that superhero girl? Hey here’s your next question: Do you believe that superheroes, magic and aliens exist?
Renee: I guess it’s easy to act like them but I doubt that they’re real.
Elizabeth: I guess you haven’t read the article then. I think this is very real. Did you know that the silhouette actually matches yours?
Renee: Are you trying to tell me that I’m this freaky super hero girl?
Elizabeth: No honey. I’m not trying to tell you you’re a superhero. I’m telling you you’re this superhero girl. But guess what? You’re not the only one. This lot are too. Ever seen us before? In your dreams maybe? Whaddya think?
Renee: I think you need medication. (She gets up from the table, and Elizabeth presses something into her hands)
Elizabeth: You’ll be back for us Renee. So here’s where to find us. (She turns and exits with the girls following closely behind.)

Looks like it’s gonna be hard to win her round. She’s a bit of a toughie. “Elizabeth! Are you crazy? You totally took it on way to quickly! We need to win her trust first then break it to her! Not go straight for the kill!” Corina had already started on me. All she needed was one look and she shut up. We walked all the way back to the Cafe because I only had a few pounds and the rest of them didn’t even bother to bring some cash. Earlier we had closed the Cafe for the day so it was ok for us to go in and yell our faces off. I half expected that to happen but everyone was surprisingly calm about it. Just by seeing our faces, I could tell that they could tell, that the meeting was a complete and utter fail. We all collapsed on the nearest table. “Didn’t go well then?” Wesley asked with Elliot following closely behind him. “It went terribly. And guess who ruined it.” Zoey said. She turned and stared at me, and everyone’s glance turned toward me. “Well what did you expect? We can’t just drag the meeting along. I have ballet practice and so does Corina. You have to get straight to the point, not put her to sleep.” I said defensively. I checked the time on my watch. I checked how much money I had in my purse then looked at Elliot. Understanding the hint, he went to the till and brought out my wages. “Here. Don’t spend it all in one place now!” he said. I glared at him, then grabbed the money out of his hands. “I’m not a kid, Elliot. But thanks.” I said and then stood up, pulling Corina with me. “You don’t wanna be late!” I said to her and dragged her to the entrance. We grabbed a taxi and went to the Ballet studio.

“Hi Miss Rogers!” I said, beaming. I wanted to start off on the good side with her. I didn’t want her hating me, especially not on the day she assigns parts to ‘Swan Lake.’ I am a TOTAL suck up! We all stood up against the wall and she started assigning the parts. The only parts that were left now were the sugar plum fairy and her pixie friend. Please don’t let me be the pixie! I turned around to see who else was running for the role of the sugar plum fairy. There was only one person left. Corina... “The sugar plum fairy is,” there was this huge dramatic pause, and then she said it, “Corina.” I felt a stab of pain in the pit of my stomach. Corina was so happy and was jumping around like a lunatic. Everyone surrounded her and they were all clapping and congratulating her. I didn’t want to start practicing today. I walked straight to the locker rooms and grabbed my bag. I didn’t even bother changing back into my normal clothes. I was being a total bitch. If I had landed the main part, the first person to congratulate me, would’ve been Corina. I couldn’t do that to her. My bag still on my back I went back into the main studio. I walked straight over to Corina. “Congratulations Corina! Come to the Cafe later, free shakes on me.” I said and carried on toward the exit. I carried on walking even though Miss Rogers was calling after me.

There was no point going back to the Cafe, because it’s closed. Just have to conference call with my friends. I rang Abi first. “Hey Abi! Conference call. I’ll get Em, you get Liv” I said then got Emma up on conference call. “Hey guys! What’s up? Wanna hang out?” Liv said sounding all psyched to be talking to us. “I was studying, guys! But I’m up to hang out. Maybe if I bring some textbooks we could all study together at the park?” Emma said. “Forget the textbooks, but sure lets go to the park down Elizabeth’s street. See you in 10!” Abi said and put the phone down. Liv and Emma put the phone down too. Wow my afternoon all planned, and I didn’t even get one word say in it! I started walking down to the park. It was easy because I was already at the top of my street so it was only about 2 minutes from there. I decided to get changed. I ran into the house, to find out that nobody was there. There was a note from Mum. ‘Gone out for lunch, be back soonx.’ Could Mum be any more obvious? It was so bait that they were out getting my birthday present. I got changed and ran to the park. As usual I was the first one there, then Abi, then Liv and then Emma. It was ALWAYS like that. We hugged and did our special handshake. It sounds dumb, having a handshake when we’re in Year 11, but we’ve had the same one since we were in Year 7. We gossiped for a bit, then talked about latest crushes and then we talked teacher gossip. We chatted for about two hours, before my phone started rattling. Thinking it was a message or something I looked at it, without taking it out of my pocket. “Predasite Alert! Predasite Alert!” Mini Mew whispered. Oh no. Not in front of my friends! They’ll freak! Well they won’t freak. Liv and Abi will try to beat it up and Emma will pull out this mini textbook from her bag and try to figure out what species they are. I stuffed Mini Mew back into my pocket and looked around. In the far corner of the park I could see Dren making his way forward with this giant snake predasite. No way, my friends will miss that. “Guys! Sooo that’s enough gossip for the day! How about you guys all go home? We’ll watch a movie at Em’s later! Just go. NOW.” I gabbled, trying to turn them so they wouldn’t see Dren and the fast approaching predasite. “Hey, what’s the rush? Quit pushing, dude. What don’t you want us to see huh?” Abi said. She was the one who did Karate. She’d make mince meat out of me. She shoved me and turned around, and immediately began to scream. She stopped about a minute later rubbing her throat. She looked like she was about to turn around and look at us, but Dren stopped her. He had his hand clasped round her throat. As I had predicted Emma had a textbook open and Liv was trying to kick Dren. I grabbed the textbook off of Emma and said “For crying out loud Emma! This guy could suck your soul out and all you care about is finding out what species of alien he is?! Liv if you carry on kicking him like that he’d probably kill you, so I’d stop. Girl with experience here,” I said. When I saw the looks Liv and Emma gave me I added “Well, he hasn’t tried to kill me but I know what he’s li...” I couldn’t finish because Abi interrupted me. “Nobody cares, if you’ve had experience with him or not! You’re not the one with a hand clasped around your throat, so can you at least try to do something?!” she screeched. I nodded and jumped up kicking Dren in the stomach. He toppled over, but jumped straight back up and pushed me onto my back. He jumped on top of me, and one of my psycho friends wolf-whistled. I groaned at their stupidity and tried to lug Dren off of me. Abi suddenly jumped on top of Dren and yanked him off me. She jumped on him and slapped him across the face. “Anaconda, now!” Dren shouted. That was the first time; any of my friends noticed the giant snake, towering above us. “Holy fudge.” Was the last thing I heard any of them saying. The anaconda wrapped its body around all of my friends. “No Dren! Stop it! They don’t know anything about this stuff!” I screamed at him jumping on top of him. “No point hoping your little Mew Mew pals will come to help. I already out them in a different dimension. Which is shrinking by the second” Dren said laughing. “You are joking, right? Mini Mew webcam on!” I yelled. Mini Mew once again turned into a little webcam and the only face I could see inside was Wesley’s. “Don’t believe me, do ya? Well I got some proof.” Dren said. He pulled out a pair of glasses from thin air. I looked at them carefully and saw that they were in fact Bridget’s glasses. “Aaaaaggggghhhhh!” Emma began to scream. I couldn’t worry about my Mew friends when these powerless friends were in danger. I took Bridget’s glasses and stuffed them into my pocket. I jumped up and bit the snake. It was the best I could do. But it was good enough. The snake loosened its grip and my friends began to fall. I jumped off the snake’s scaly skin and grabbed my three friends. Instead of them banging the ground, and most likely cracking their heads in the process, we landed slowly to the ground. I looked at Wesley’s face and knew he’d heard every word. I stared at him, feeling my eyes prick with tears. “I’ll search Elizabeth. But you’ve only got one last hope. Renee Roberts.” Wesley said, and he went offline. The anaconda was wounded. “I’ll be back, Elizabeth. And this time we’ll defeat you!” Dren said, disappearing into thin air. I turned to face my friends. They all looked gobsmacked. “Look guys, there is literally no time to explain. All of you just go HOME. Unless you all want to get killed, in which case, you can follow me.” I said. I turned on my heel and began to run. I checked my phone to see where Renee was right then. She was going to be on some animal show at 6. It was 4:30. I ran like hell all the way to the studio and got there at 5pm.

“Look. I don’t care who you are to Renee. If you don’t let me in right now...” I was arguing with Renee’s agent because she wouldn’t let me in. “Let her in.” I looked up and saw Renee standing there. She looked like she was about to get her makeup and stuff done. She carried on walking. I gave her agent a smug smile and followed Renee. Renee sat down on the chair and people were all over her in seconds. She had one person to do each SEPERATE nail. “Renee, I haven’t come to beg for your forgiveness, because I haven’t done anything wrong. But I really need your help. Dren’s got the Mews trapped in this dark dimension, which is getting destroyed by the minute. You’re the last person I’d come to. To ask for help, but you’re the ONLY mew that’s left, to help. We don’t need you to come and be a Mew and stuff afterwards if you want. You’re infused with the Gray Wolf, who should be named the ‘lone wolf’ because they aren’t team players. But Renee, I’m literally prepared to grovel. Just please, do it.” I said and turned away.

I was allowed on set, because I pretended to be with Renee and she was too happy to let me. I remember, before I had met Renee in the flesh, I literally used to idolize her. I know the lyrics to every one of her songs and I’ve watched every movie she’s been in like 5 times. I have posters of her on my in my bedroom (Annabelle stuck most of them up.) But as soon as I saw how much attitude she had in real life, I completely regretted it. I thought of her as this sweet, elegant, inspirational young girl. Then I met her in real life and it’s like all of that’s gone. I could see horror on Renee’s face. I could see everyone around me, run around in all different directions. I turned around and saw the Anaconda from before and Dren laughing at his side. “Thought about my deal, Renee? You know you want to!” he said. I looked at Renee. “YOU’RE with him?! But he’s evil!” I shouted. I was about to make another remark when the anaconda grabbed me and wrapped itself around me. Its grip tightened with every second. I could feel every last breath, being torn out of my body. “Renee, go save yourself.” I whispered. “But what about you?” she shouted. I wanted to say ‘Oh so NOW you care, do you?!’ but I knew I couldn’t. Not now anyway. “Don’t worry about me, I’ll be ok. Just... remember what I said before.” I couldn’t say another word. If I did, I’d probably die, before Renee had the chance to save me! It was so tight now. I closed my eyes; I guess I should’ve planned this out better. “I love you, Mum.” I whispered. I felt something soft, rub against my skin. It was tugging at me, pulling me out of the snakes grasp. I opened my eyes and saw a purple ribbon wrapped round my waist. A purple ribbon... Renee! I landed on my feet and the ribbon unwounded. I turned to look at Renee. Her outfit was amazing! She had this purple top with purple shorts but we could see her belly button. She had these thigh length purple shoes and her gartlet was a couple of centimetres above it. I could see that her Mew Mark was on her belly button. Before I could thank her she said “You were right. I am a lone wolf.” And she jumped up. Well that’s that. I’m all on my own again. If that’s what Renee had meant. I couldn’t even tell Wesley because Mini Mew was with HIM. The anaconda was lashing with his tail and I was trying to dodge, which isn’t easy when there’s a random guy is laughing at you. The tail lashed at me and slammed me against the wall. “So? What are you last words? You are the last person in my way. Once you’re gone it will be too easy to destroy the human race. Go anaconda!” he yelled. I saw my entire life flash in front of me. I shut my eyes waiting to die. I could hear someone screaming. It wasn’t me though. I looked up and saw the anaconda screaming. I saw there was an electrical protective barrier around me. I turned round and saw all five of the other Mews flying around me. “How did you escape the dark dimension? That’s impossible!” Dren yelled. “That’s why we’re here Dren. Anything’s possible when The Mew Mews are here!” I shouted. The girls all landed on their feet and stood next to me. I winked at Renee. “I guess you’re not that much of a lone wolf, Renee! Bridget, you start us off!” I yelled. She nodded at me. “Deep Sea Surge Attack!” she shouted. Water shot out of her castanets and shot the anaconda. “It didn’t even faze her!” Corina shouted. I could see her Hard Arrow glowing. I looked at the other girls weapons. They were glowing too. “Guys look, you’re weapons! They’re glowing! They’re working together!” I said. “Zoey, lift up your Strawberry Bell, high above your head. The rest of you, give your power to Zoey!” I shouted. They didn’t seem convinced but the tone in my voice got through to them. They did as I said. I nodded at Zoey giving her the tip-off. “Strawberry Bell. Full Power!” she shouted. The anaconda was destroyed.

We hugged there and then, all six of us. I looked at Renee hopefully. “I’m sorry Elizabeth, but I don’t work with losers,” she said. Everyone’s shoulder began to droop. “But I am prepared to work with my new team mates!” she said smiling at us. We jumped on top of her toppling over, in our embrace. Only later did we realise what REALLY happened. Only after Zoey had a camera stuck in her face did we realise. “Holy crap. Guys just slowly back away and run back to the Cafe.” I said. I just got a weird look from my friends and 5 mikes and a camera in my face. “Cafe you say? Where is this ‘Cafe’? What’s it called? How is Mew Mew spelt? Is this ‘Cafe’ like your HQ?”
“My idea was the best one guys! Let’s book.” I said. Everyone nodded and we legged it back to the Cafe. I shoved open the door and we all collapsed onto the nearest table. Wesley and Elliot came through both of them carrying a tray with 3 drinks each. They came and put them in front of us and we all grabbed one of them. We downed the drink in seconds. Elliot looked at me and said “Finally the easy parts over, eh Elizabeth?”

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Mew Mew Power Part 9- Hollywood Mew

“Elliot, I really think that we should be able to play music in the Cafe! I mean the customers will like it. We could play guy and girl music so everyone will be happy.” I was pleading with him. We were seriously bored and the only thing we could do was sing along to music, but first we needed permission. “Fine! Play the damn music! Just leave us alone. We’re busy!” he shouted slamming the door in our faces. “Moody!” Kiki said laughing. Even though it had been a week since Kiki joined, she looked so adorable in her orange uniform. “Anyone got any CDs?” I asked opening up the CD player. Corina nodded and pulled something out of her bag. Shoving me out of the way she put the CD in. We smiled and carried on doing our jobs. I could hear Renee’s songs going on. Renee Roberts. She is this super gorgeous celebrity. She has purple hair! Well mostly purple. Unlike the other girls, she has all her hair dyed except for this dark browny bit at the top. I think it kind of ruins her look but only a bit of it is brown so I guess its ok. I love this song. It’s called ‘16’ she sang it for her 16th birthday. I think I’ll play it at my birthday (which is 1 day away!). I sang along to it and this sweet old lady said that I had a voice like a lark. I’ve never even heard of a lark, but I hope it can sing! Everything seemed livelier as music played in the background. We had about 100 more customers than usual. Bridget should be coming in for her first shift about now, and if she doesn’t I can’t take my break. She came running in holding one of them gossip mags. She called us all over to an empty table and opened the book up on the centre page. She pointed at it. We all gasped. I began to read the paper out loud “Teenage superhero saves people being attacked by vicious monsters. Witnesses say she has a weapon, which is shaped like a long stick, which can lash out and destroy the monsters.” All of us exchanged worried looks. Except for Kiki, who looked like she’d come up with another ‘theory’ again. “This Mew can’t be one of us. And I can prove it! It says here that she had a weapon that’s shaped like a stick and can lash out. None of our weapons lash out or shaped like sticks, which must mean...”
“She’s the last Mew Mew!” Bridget and I shouted in unison. “But who is she?” Bridget asked. Weirdly all of us turned to look at Kiki. “Well...” but Kiki couldn’t finish, because Corina finally had a good look at the silhouette. “I know who that is.” She said. She took out her own magazine and looked at it. It was one of those fan addiction books of Renee Roberts. I raised my eyebrows at her. She began to talk. “Look at Renee and this silhouette. They totally match!” she shouted gleefully, jumping around like a maniac. She started reciting the lyrics to her favourite song and was nattering on about everything she knew about her. “And here I am thinking that I’m the biggest Renee fan!” I said. “Didn’t see you as much of a star gazer,” Elliot said, walking over to where we were standing, “If she is a Mew as you say, you’ll get to find out for definite because Wesley and I just bagged you lunch with Renee herself,” Elliot said. Corina looked like she was in heaven. From last night’s dream we all know what Corina’s ‘heavenly’ look is like. “So here’s the catch- You are all going as news reporters. You’re gonna be like teen reporters. Well Kiki, you aren’t going. You are a bit young BUT if Renee takes it nicely you can join in half way through.” We were all gobsmacked. Lunch with Renee Roberts!

We wore a top in our own colours with skinny jeans and platform heels. We each had a notepad and pen too. We came and stood in front of Elliot, Wesley and Kiki – who had finally managed to stop crying- Wesley kindly clapped and said we looked fantastic, and we smiled gratefully. We caught a taxi to the Emperor because that was where we were supposed to be meeting her. We went to the front desk and began talking to the receptionist. “Hi there, my editor reserved a table for my team and me. And Renee Roberts.” She smiled at us and led us to our table. We sat down and I got down with the girls. “Ok girls, we need to make this believable. So Corina don’t go all drooly. Ok so basically Corina, Zoey take turns asking the questions Bridget will write down for you right now and I will right down everything that everyone says. Ok? Well this will only happen until we tell Renee about you know, her being a Mew Mew and all. Oh and don’t stuff your faces, just like get a drink and that’s it. You don’t want to spray food all over her. And I’m strapped for cash after I got Kiki that meal last week, and payday isn’t till tomorrow.” I felt kind of stupid not having any money and stuff but thankfully we didn’t have to dwell on the subject as Renee had appeared. Time to get writing!

Corina: Renee! Can I just start off by saying... (Gets an evil glare from Elizabeth) that err I’m your biggest fan!
Zoey: Thank you for agreeing to this on such short notice we know how busy your schedule must be.
Renee: I didn’t have much choice. My agent said that your editor was very... persuasive. Can we just get on with the interview please?
Corina: R-right. What made you decide to become a singer?
Renee: Well, my parents told me I had a good voice so I became a singer. Why do journalists always ask that question?
Zoey: What is the best thing about being a celebrity?
Renee: Well the best thing would have to be the fact that wherever I am across the world, people always recognise me and give me free food. Thinking that I’d actually want their stuff.
Corina: Bridget why don’t you ask the next question?
Bridget: How did you first get people to listen to your stuff?
Renee: By ‘stuff’ I’m guessing you mean my music. Well, at the beginning nobody would listen to my CD’s. The producers and other big people in music totally ignored me. So I started recording my own music. I started playing it and singing in the park and finally people began to hear what I was hearing.
Elizabeth: Pretty tough, huh?
Renee: Think that’s the first thing you’ve said all day. What are you reading?
Elizabeth: Oh just this article. Heard anything about that superhero girl? Hey here’s your next question: Do you believe that superheroes, magic and aliens exist?
Renee: I guess it’s easy to act like them but I doubt that they’re real.
Elizabeth: I guess you haven’t read the article then. I think this is very real. Did you know that the silhouette actually matches yours?
Renee: Are you trying to tell me that I’m this freaky super hero girl?
Elizabeth: No honey. I’m not trying to tell you you’re a superhero. I’m telling you you’re this superhero girl. But guess what? You’re not the only one. This lot are too. Ever seen us before? In your dreams maybe? Whaddya think?
Renee: I think you need medication. (She gets up from the table, and Elizabeth presses something into her hands)
Elizabeth: You’ll be back for us Renee. So here’s where to find us. (She turns and exits with the girls following closely behind.)

Looks like it’s gonna be hard to win her round. She’s a bit of a toughie. “Elizabeth! Are you crazy? You totally took it on way to quickly! We need to win her trust first then break it to her! Not go straight for the kill!” Corina had already started on me. All she needed was one look and she shut up. We walked all the way back to the Cafe because I only had a few pounds and the rest of them didn’t even bother to bring some cash. Earlier we had closed the Cafe for the day so it was ok for us to go in and yell our faces off. I half expected that to happen but everyone was surprisingly calm about it. Just by seeing our faces, I could tell that they could tell, that the meeting was a complete and utter fail. We all collapsed on the nearest table. “Didn’t go well then?” Wesley asked with Elliot following closely behind him. “It went terribly. And guess who ruined it.” Zoey said. She turned and stared at me, and everyone’s glance turned toward me. “Well what did you expect? We can’t just drag the meeting along. I have ballet practice and so does Corina. You have to get straight to the point, not put her to sleep.” I said defensively. I checked the time on my watch. I checked how much money I had in my purse then looked at Elliot. Understanding the hint, he went to the till and brought out my wages. “Here. Don’t spend it all in one place now!” he said. I glared at him, then grabbed the money out of his hands. “I’m not a kid, Elliot. But thanks.” I said and then stood up, pulling Corina with me. “You don’t wanna be late!” I said to her and dragged her to the entrance. We grabbed a taxi and went to the Ballet studio.

“Hi Miss Rogers!” I said, beaming. I wanted to start off on the good side with her. I didn’t want her hating me, especially not on the day she assigns parts to ‘Swan Lake.’ I am a TOTAL suck up! We all stood up against the wall and she started assigning the parts. The only parts that were left now were the sugar plum fairy and her pixie friend. Please don’t let me be the pixie! I turned around to see who else was running for the role of the sugar plum fairy. There was only one person left. Corina... “The sugar plum fairy is,” there was this huge dramatic pause, and then she said it, “Corina.” I felt a stab of pain in the pit of my stomach. Corina was so happy and was jumping around like a lunatic. Everyone surrounded her and they were all clapping and congratulating her. I didn’t want to start practicing today. I walked straight to the locker rooms and grabbed my bag. I didn’t even bother changing back into my normal clothes. I was being a total bitch. If I had landed the main part, the first person to congratulate me, would’ve been Corina. I couldn’t do that to her. My bag still on my back I went back into the main studio. I walked straight over to Corina. “Congratulations Corina! Come to the Cafe later, free shakes on me.” I said and carried on toward the exit. I carried on walking even though Miss Rogers was calling after me.

There was no point going back to the Cafe, because it’s closed. Just have to conference call with my friends. I rang Abi first. “Hey Abi! Conference call. I’ll get Em, you get Liv” I said then got Emma up on conference call. “Hey guys! What’s up? Wanna hang out?” Liv said sounding all psyched to be talking to us. “I was studying, guys! But I’m up to hang out. Maybe if I bring some textbooks we could all study together at the park?” Emma said. “Forget the textbooks, but sure lets go to the park down Elizabeth’s street. See you in 10!” Abi said and put the phone down. Liv and Emma put the phone down too. Wow my afternoon all planned, and I didn’t even get one word say in it! I started walking down to the park. It was easy because I was already at the top of my street so it was only about 2 minutes from there. I decided to get changed. I ran into the house, to find out that nobody was there. There was a note from Mum. ‘Gone out for lunch, be back soonx.’ Could Mum be any more obvious? It was so bait that they were out getting my birthday present. I got changed and ran to the park. As usual I was the first one there, then Abi, then Liv and then Emma. It was ALWAYS like that. We hugged and did our special handshake. It sounds dumb, having a handshake when we’re in Year 11, but we’ve had the same one since we were in Year 7. We gossiped for a bit, then talked about latest crushes and then we talked teacher gossip. We chatted for about two hours, before my phone started rattling. Thinking it was a message or something I looked at it, without taking it out of my pocket. “Predasite Alert! Predasite Alert!” Mini Mew whispered. Oh no. Not in front of my friends! They’ll freak! Well they won’t freak. Liv and Abi will try to beat it up and Emma will pull out this mini textbook from her bag and try to figure out what species they are. I stuffed Mini Mew back into my pocket and looked around. In the far corner of the park I could see Dren making his way forward with this giant snake predasite. No way, my friends will miss that. “Guys! Sooo that’s enough gossip for the day! How about you guys all go home? We’ll watch a movie at Em’s later! Just go. NOW.” I gabbled, trying to turn them so they wouldn’t see Dren and the fast approaching predasite. “Hey, what’s the rush? Quit pushing, dude. What don’t you want us to see huh?” Abi said. She was the one who did Karate. She’d make mince meat out of me. She shoved me and turned around, and immediately began to scream. She stopped about a minute later rubbing her throat. She looked like she was about to turn around and look at us, but Dren stopped her. He had his hand clasped round her throat. As I had predicted Emma had a textbook open and Liv was trying to kick Dren. I grabbed the textbook off of Emma and said “For crying out loud Emma! This guy could suck your soul out and all you care about is finding out what species of alien he is?! Liv if you carry on kicking him like that he’d probably kill you, so I’d stop. Girl with experience here,” I said. When I saw the looks Liv and Emma gave me I added “Well, he hasn’t tried to kill me but I know what he’s li...” I couldn’t finish because Abi interrupted me. “Nobody cares, if you’ve had experience with him or not! You’re not the one with a hand clasped around your throat, so can you at least try to do something?!” she screeched. I nodded and jumped up kicking Dren in the stomach. He toppled over, but jumped straight back up and pushed me onto my back. He jumped on top of me, and one of my psycho friends wolf-whistled. I groaned at their stupidity and tried to lug Dren off of me. Abi suddenly jumped on top of Dren and yanked him off me. She jumped on him and slapped him across the face. “Anaconda, now!” Dren shouted. That was the first time; any of my friends noticed the giant snake, towering above us. “Holy fudge.” Was the last thing I heard any of them saying. The anaconda wrapped its body around all of my friends. “No Dren! Stop it! They don’t know anything about this stuff!” I screamed at him jumping on top of him. “No point hoping your little Mew Mew pals will come to help. I already out them in a different dimension. Which is shrinking by the second” Dren said laughing. “You are joking, right? Mini Mew webcam on!” I yelled. Mini Mew once again turned into a little webcam and the only face I could see inside was Wesley’s. “Don’t believe me, do ya? Well I got some proof.” Dren said. He pulled out a pair of glasses from thin air. I looked at them carefully and saw that they were in fact Bridget’s glasses. “Aaaaaggggghhhhh!” Emma began to scream. I couldn’t worry about my Mew friends when these powerless friends were in danger. I took Bridget’s glasses and stuffed them into my pocket. I jumped up and bit the snake. It was the best I could do. But it was good enough. The snake loosened its grip and my friends began to fall. I jumped off the snake’s scaly skin and grabbed my three friends. Instead of them banging the ground, and most likely cracking their heads in the process, we landed slowly to the ground. I looked at Wesley’s face and knew he’d heard every word. I stared at him, feeling my eyes prick with tears. “I’ll search Elizabeth. But you’ve only got one last hope. Renee Roberts.” Wesley said, and he went offline. The anaconda was wounded. “I’ll be back, Elizabeth. And this time we’ll defeat you!” Dren said, disappearing into thin air. I turned to face my friends. They all looked gobsmacked. “Look guys, there is literally no time to explain. All of you just go HOME. Unless you all want to get killed, in which case, you can follow me.” I said. I turned on my heel and began to run. I checked my phone to see where Renee was right then. She was going to be on some animal show at 6. It was 4:30. I ran like hell all the way to the studio and got there at 5pm.

“Look. I don’t care who you are to Renee. If you don’t let me in right now...” I was arguing with Renee’s agent because she wouldn’t let me in. “Let her in.” I looked up and saw Renee standing there. She looked like she was about to get her makeup and stuff done. She carried on walking. I gave her agent a smug smile and followed Renee. Renee sat down on the chair and people were all over her in seconds. She had one person to do each SEPERATE nail. “Renee, I haven’t come to beg for your forgiveness, because I haven’t done anything wrong. But I really need your help. Dren’s got the Mews trapped in this dark dimension, which is getting destroyed by the minute. You’re the last person I’d come to. To ask for help, but you’re the ONLY mew that’s left, to help. We don’t need you to come and be a Mew and stuff afterwards if you want. You’re infused with the Gray Wolf, who should be named the ‘lone wolf’ because they aren’t team players. But Renee, I’m literally prepared to grovel. Just please, do it.” I said and turned away.

I was allowed on set, because I pretended to be with Renee and she was too happy to let me. I remember, before I had met Renee in the flesh, I literally used to idolize her. I know the lyrics to every one of her songs and I’ve watched every movie she’s been in like 5 times. I have posters of her on my in my bedroom (Annabelle stuck most of them up.) But as soon as I saw how much attitude she had in real life, I completely regretted it. I thought of her as this sweet, elegant, inspirational young girl. Then I met her in real life and it’s like all of that’s gone. I could see horror on Renee’s face. I could see everyone around me, run around in all different directions. I turned around and saw the Anaconda from before and Dren laughing at his side. “Thought about my deal, Renee? You know you want to!” he said. I looked at Renee. “YOU’RE with him?! But he’s evil!” I shouted. I was about to make another remark when the anaconda grabbed me and wrapped itself around me. Its grip tightened with every second. I could feel every last breath, being torn out of my body. “Renee, go save yourself.” I whispered. “But what about you?” she shouted. I wanted to say ‘Oh so NOW you care, do you?!’ but I knew I couldn’t. Not now anyway. “Don’t worry about me, I’ll be ok. Just... remember what I said before.” I couldn’t say another word. If I did, I’d probably die, before Renee had the chance to save me! It was so tight now. I closed my eyes; I guess I should’ve planned this out better. “I love you, Mum.” I whispered. I felt something soft, rub against my skin. It was tugging at me, pulling me out of the snakes grasp. I opened my eyes and saw a purple ribbon wrapped round my waist. A purple ribbon... Renee! I landed on my feet and the ribbon unwounded. I turned to look at Renee. Her outfit was amazing! She had this purple top with purple shorts but we could see her belly button. She had these thigh length purple shoes and her gartlet was a couple of centimetres above it. I could see that her Mew Mark was on her belly button. Before I could thank her she said “You were right. I am a lone wolf.” And she jumped up. Well that’s that. I’m all on my own again. If that’s what Renee had meant. I couldn’t even tell Wesley because Mini Mew was with HIM. The anaconda was lashing with his tail and I was trying to dodge, which isn’t easy when there’s a random guy is laughing at you. The tail lashed at me and slammed me against the wall. “So? What are you last words? You are the last person in my way. Once you’re gone it will be too easy to destroy the human race. Go anaconda!” he yelled. I saw my entire life flash in front of me. I shut my eyes waiting to die. I could hear someone screaming. It wasn’t me though. I looked up and saw the anaconda screaming. I saw there was an electrical protective barrier around me. I turned round and saw all five of the other Mews flying around me. “How did you escape the dark dimension? That’s impossible!” Dren yelled. “That’s why we’re here Dren. Anything’s possible when The Mew Mews are here!” I shouted. The girls all landed on their feet and stood next to me. I winked at Renee. “I guess you’re not that much of a lone wolf, Renee! Bridget, you start us off!” I yelled. She nodded at me. “Deep Sea Surge Attack!” she shouted. Water shot out of her castanets and shot the anaconda. “It didn’t even faze her!” Corina shouted. I could see her Hard Arrow glowing. I looked at the other girls weapons. They were glowing too. “Guys look, you’re weapons! They’re glowing! They’re working together!” I said. “Zoey, lift up your Strawberry Bell, high above your head. The rest of you, give your power to Zoey!” I shouted. They didn’t seem convinced but the tone in my voice got through to them. They did as I said. I nodded at Zoey giving her the tip-off. “Strawberry Bell. Full Power!” she shouted. The anaconda was destroyed.

We hugged there and then, all six of us. I looked at Renee hopefully. “I’m sorry Elizabeth, but I don’t work with losers,” she said. Everyone’s shoulder began to droop. “But I am prepared to work with my new team mates!” she said smiling at us. We jumped on top of her toppling over, in our embrace. Only later did we realise what REALLY happened. Only after Zoey had a camera stuck in her face did we realise. “Holy crap. Guys just slowly back away and run back to the Cafe.” I said. I just got a weird look from my friends and 5 mikes and a camera in my face. “Cafe you say? Where is this ‘Cafe’? What’s it called? How is Mew Mew spelt? Is this ‘Cafe’ like your HQ?”
“My idea was the best one guys! Let’s book.” I said. Everyone nodded and we legged it back to the Cafe. I shoved open the door and we all collapsed onto the nearest table. Wesley and Elliot came through both of them carrying a tray with 3 drinks each. They came and put them in front of us and we all grabbed one of them. We downed the drink in seconds. Elliot looked at me and said “Finally the easy parts over, eh Elizabeth?”