Picture Day (Part 1)




Poppy, Branch, the Snack Pack, and some of the other leaders were having a secret meeting.

Poppy anounced, "Now, as you all know, my dad's birthday is coming up in a week and we still don't have any ideas for a gift. So...any ideas for a gift?"

Everyone thought.

Barb asked, "How about a new guitar pick?"

Branch said, "I think we can do better."

Trollex asked, "Maybe a wheelchair?"

Poppy said, "He's turning 60, not 85."

Cooper said, "It's a shame we can't get him a gift that shows how much we've really accomplished in coming together. Like, how we can all get together for a moment, and maybe in our nicest clothes, and be able to capture that moment in a way that makes it practically last forever."

Everyone gasped at what he just said, "A photo!"

Poppy said, "Great idea, Cooper! We'll all come together for a group photo!"

Cooper said, "A photo? Why didn't I think of that?"

Poppy then asked, "All in favor?"

Everyone raised their hand.

Poppy said, "Perfect! We'll meet in Misty Meadows tomorrow morning for the photo. And be sure to look your finest."

***

The next morning in Misty Meadows, Poppy had already started setting up the camera when everyone else came in their finest outfits.

Barb asked, "Yo, Pop Squeak, you ready to get this shot on?"

Poppy replied, "I could be...if I could just get the camera ready."

Trollex said, "Oh, well, here. Let me help."

While Trollex and Poppy continued with the camera, Tiny noticed a butterfly.

He said, "The chase is on!," and started chasing after it.

Guy shouted, "Tiny, try not to cause any trouble!"

Trollex said, "I've just about got it."

Tiny shouted, "I GOT IT!"

Trollex was surprised, "Huh?"

*Flash*

Trollex accidentally pressed the button to take a photo, and instead got a photo of Tiny chasing the butterfly.

Guy said, "Tiny, you made them waste a picture. You can chase butterflies later."

Tiny said, "Sorry, Daddy."

Poppy said, "That's ok. We just have to be careful. We need a perfect photo for my dad. Ok, everyone in position."

Everyone then got together for the photo.

Clampers asked, "How long 'till we're done?"

Poppy answered, "Well, look at the camera's light. When the red light flashes really quickly, that means the camera's about to take our picture."

When it did just that, Branch shouted, "Smile!"

But, another butterfly flew by, and this time, Clampers went after it, "Butterfly!"

*Flash*

The camera took the picture right when Clampers went after it with everyone trying to stop her.

Delta was not pleased, "Clampers!"

Clampers immediately stopped.

Trollex said, "Clampers, this is a photograph, not a movie. You've got to keep still."

Clampers replied, "Sorry."

Poppy then said, "Ok. Now, we've only got a few more shots before we run out of film. So, let's try and make this work."

Branch then set up the camera again.

Poppy then said, "Ok. Get ready. Everyone say cheese!"

"Cheese!"

Nothing happened.

They waited with smiles for, like, 20 seconds.

Barb said through her strained smile, "Hurry up. I have a cramp in my jaw."

Branch said, "Maybe I forgot to push the right button. I'll just take a quick look."

He then ran to the camera and pushed the right button.

But, when he tried to run back...

*Flash*

DJ said, "Something tells me this is gonna take a while."

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