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Foster's Cookout Celebration-chapters 1 2 3.

The Unexpected Foster Handyman? 4-5?

And so on, ayways stay tuned for future chapters/Episodes of The New Adventures at Foster's❣️

By Bug & Taffy

Chapter 2: Big Store Rumble!

Mac was finally able to catch up with Bloo at the stand of fried jalapeno cheddar bites as an impatient Bloo waited for the next batch to finish baking in the air fryer. "Are they almost done yet!? I can't wait much longer for that yummy jalapeno Cheddery goodness!" The woman making the bites rolled her eyes at the imaginary friend's impatience while she tried to keep patient with his attitude. "They'll be done in 2 minutes sweetie and they need to cool off first you're going to have to be patient." She said just as the timer dinged on the air fryer signaling the jalapeno cheddar bites were done! Bloo's watered at the site as the woman carefully placed the dozen treats onto a serving tray. Mac approached him with an annoyed look. "Blue we got to get back to Frankie she's going to wonder where we are and be mad at you for running off." He scolded as Blood tossed cheesy jalapeno pepper bite into his mouth. "Hmmm sooo gggoooddd... Oh that's hot and spicy but so good with the melted cheese!" And toss another one into his mouth. "Bloo did you hear me ? we got to go." Mac said trying to take Bloo's and drag him back to find Frankie who's probably looking for them right now. "Awwe, come on Mac just a few more!" "No Bloo, we're going to find Frankie and that's final!" "Gah, fine okay, but I'm taking these with me to snack on the way!" And before Mac and the jalapeno cheddar bite lady realized it Bloo snatched all the samples into his arms before running off eating one after another on the way! "Hey those samples were meant for everyone! You greedy little gremlin!" The sample lady yelled out upset and now has to make more. "I'm so sorry miss, I deeply apologize for his behavior and have him apologize as soon as I capture him." Mac apologize sincerely helping pick up the serving tray that was knocked on the floor and quickly help clean up the mess. "Thank you sweetie, I appreciate the help. We need more kids like you these days." The woman appreciated by the boys kindness. Once it was cleaned up, Mac waved the lady goodbye as he went looking for his friend again. "That little blue gremlin is going to regret it fast, eating all those jalapeno cheddar bites." The woman mumbled because sooner or later eating all those jalapenos and cheese is going to come back to haunt him big time.

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A blue blur is already climbing a towering pyramid of inflatable pool noodles. "I am the king of the foam castle!" Bloo shrieks from the top. While he was pretending to the king of the castle. Frankie who is desperately searching finally spotted him from above as her frown deepens. "Bloo! Get down from there!" Frankie yells, charging down the aisle. But Bloo high on adrenaline and mischief didn't hear her as he continued to play around making Frankie even more annoyed. Mac who lost sight of Bloo in the chase heard Frankie's yelling runs after her trying to catch up with her and Blood , but as they round the corner of the seasonal display, they are suddenly cut off by a massive, towering wall of cardboard boxes containing promotional soda cans. The pyramid of pool noodles shifts, toppling over with a soft thud, sending Bloo tumbling directly into the next aisle over. "Bloo!" Mac cries out, trying to navigate the towering grid of the supermarket. Within seconds, the sheer scale of the Mega-Mart takes over. Every aisle looks identical. The fluorescent lights hum loudly overhead. Mac turns left, Frankie turns right, and within three turns, they are completely separated in a labyrinth of consumer goods."Mac? Frankie?" Bloo asks, sitting up in Aisle 4 (Pet Supplies). He looks around at the towering shelves of dog kibble. "Huh. Free reign." A mischievous grin spreads across his face. ~ Meanwhile, in Aisle 6 , Wilt is staring up at the top shelf. A lone bag of spicy mustard Doritos sits at the very back, far out of reach for any normal human. As he helps another elderly woman being the seven person he helped and ended up getting tipped $5 "Oh, I'm sorry, let me get that for you," Wilt says automatically He reaches up his long, red arm, effortlessly retrieving the bottle."Oh, thank you, young man," she smiles. Before Wilt can step away, 'another' shopper approaches. "Excuse me, do you know where the organic vinegar is?" "Oh, yes, that would be in Aisle 14, right next to the marinades," Wilt says politely, bowing slightly. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to impose, but the shelf label is actually misprinted. Let me just straighten these salad dressings for you while I'm here..." Within minutes, Wilt has a crowd of eight shoppers following him, hanging on his every word as he perfectly organizes the entire aisle by expiration date and color. ~ Over in the Bakery Department, poor Eduardo couldn't decide on the final cakes as he nervously looked at the display glass. There are no sheet cakes left. His lower lip quivers. The cookout will be ruined. The friends will cry."No, no, no," Eduardo whimpers. Poor Ed was so distracted that he didn't realize he was in the way of the cake sample lady and accidentally knocked the cake she was holding foreign order spilling it all over the floor! "Aya! Me so sorry Miss Cake Lady I didn't mean it was an accident!" Poor Ed started crying feeling guilty for making a mess. The Cake Lady smiles comforting Ed not angry at all. "Oh there, there muchacho it was an accident see, I know you didn't mean to," she assured making it feel a little bit better and that accidents happen all the time and it was okay. "Oh..ok still me sorry for spilling the cake,you must have worked hard on it si?" It was then he made a decision to make it up to the sweet Cake Lady. He knew how to bake cakes and cookies thanks to Madame Foster. "Big Ed must fix it!" He spots an open swing-door leading into the main kitchen. An empty, unfrosted three-tier vanilla cake sits on a stainless-steel table, alongside giant bowls of colored icing. Eduardo’s eyes widen. Making a cake like that shouldn't be hard, all you need to do is follow the book? And Madame Foster taught him a song to use whenever he's having trouble following your directions no problem, He could do this! He ties a tiny white baker's apron around his massive, furry waist, he turns on a nearby radio as music begins to fill the kitchen. Ed grabs two pastry bags and begins to stomp his feet to a heavy rhythm, as salsa music begins to play!

"🎶Mix the sugar, whip the cream! Make the prettiest cake you’ve ever seen!Squeeze the bag, make a flower,Big Ed has the baking mucho power! Chocolaté, strawberry, mucho blue,I make this yummy cake delicioso for you!🎶" Eduardo danced to the beat as he mixed all the ingredients together as he continued singing the cake song as the Bakery lady watched in amazement!

~ Back in the Coco situation.

The imaginary bird was on the hunt! She's been tracking the entitled woman for a while now. Carefully tracking her movements and waiting for the right time to grab the plates that the Karen so rudely took. While the woman was looking at expensive champagne for morning mimosas. This was her chance! As she carefully used her foot to gently reach for the paper plates nervous sweat formed on her brow as she reached closer and closer to her target. Her fingernail barely touched the plastic back holding them when the Karen suddenly turned around and noticed her! Dang, it busted!

"Hey you big overgrown chicken freak get your beak off of my plates! I need these for my daughter's pristine outdoor brunch," the woman says coldly, tugging the plates possessively giving Coco a glare. "Unicorns don't eat off flimsy paper, and frankly, you're a oversized that gives ostriches and peacocks a bad name, SoGo eat worms mutant chicken feet!" Coco can handle any insult especially when you have a friend like Bloo who she always gets back at whenever he's mean to her yet this lady after what she said went too far! Her eyes narrowed into tiny, furious slits. She grips the package tighter with her beak."Coco," Coco says, her voice dropping an octave into a low, menacing rumble. That suddenly makes the lady nervous. Coco," Coco says, her voice dropping an octave into a low, menacing rumble."Let go, you oversized tropical menace!" the woman snaps, pulling harder. "COCO COCO!" Coco shrieks, her head feathers flaring out like a dilophosaurus. She begins to stomp her webbed feet violently, laying three rapidly firing plastic Easter eggs directly onto the floor like a smoke grenade.The woman gasps, backing up a step, completely terrified by the sheer, unhinged chaotic energy radiating from the bird. "Wha... Wait a minute... Now there's no need for violence... Let's just talk about this!" But before Karen could say another word Coco ran towards her with a Battle cry! "COCO!!!!" Among the many aisles a sudden scream of terror echoed across the store as customers wondered what would cause someone to make a noise like that?

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"Bloo, YOU BETTER GET BACK HERE OTHERWISE I WILL MAKE YOU SORRY AND HAVE YOU GROUNDED AND YOU'LL BE ON TOILET CLEANING DUTY FOR A WEEK!" Frankie yells calling out for him! Her patience is running thin. "Bloo, you better listen to Frankie! When she's this angry she means it!" Matt called along looking for his friend. "Seriously Bloo, quit missing around it's beginning to get old real quick."

They were walking everywhere keeping an eye out for the little blue imaginary friend with Frankie having to push a heavy cart. Her feet were beginning to hurt. Mac noticed her beginning to get tired and since they were by the furniture display and decided to take a break. "Here Frankie let's sit down for a bit so you can rest your feet," he said motioning to the couch near them as Frankie sat down to catch your breath. "Gosh darn it Mac, he was doing so well and Bloo just had to run off for what was it exactly?" "Free samples of fried jalapeno cheddar bites." Mac said taking a seat next to her. His feet were tired too he was beginning to get a bit hungry and thirsty from all that running and searching. "I think after we rest we go ahead and find the others and then we can Bloo on our way there he couldn't have gone far, I overheard the jalapeno cheddar lady giving the samples say that eating too many of those will give you a bad stomach ache and if I know Bloo he's probably going to end up with one that's going to making regret it." He said trying to reassure Frankie that it'll be okay. Frankie sighed taking her scrunchie out to loosen her hair for a minute and run her fingers to massage her scalp and ease the slight headache she had growing. Looking around he noticed a free water water dispenser nearby and quickly ran to get her a cup of water. "Here Frankie this should help." He said coming back with two cups of water. One for her and one for himself as he needs a drink. Frankie smiled at the kind gesture, taking the cup from Mac and taking a good drink of water, cool liquid soothing her throat from yelling out for Bloo and making the headache go away. "Thank you Matt that was really sweet of you," she said thanking him as Mac drank his own cup of water. Smiling up at her. "No problem Frankie, besides you're like a big sister to me I hate seeing you be upset like this whenever Bloo's in trouble," "Awe, you're going to grow up to be a swell guy Mac, hey would you mind getting me another cup of water? I really need another one." Mac nodded yes and quickly fetched him and Frankie another drink. After about two more cups of water to rehydrate themselves. The two got up and continued searching for their friends.

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They stop by the bakery first to check on Eduardo, they stumble the pond the scene before them of a colorful lit up disco ball and salsa music playing across the bakery as customers cheer and dance to the music. Making their way to the front but you were surprised to see Eduardo and the bakery lady dancing to the music making cakes and decorating them with lots of frosting flowers and sprinkles of all kinds that sparkles a glittering rainbow! As they sang loud and cheerful to the baking song! "🎶Mix the sugar, whip the cream!Make the prettiest cake you’ve ever seen!Squeeze the bag, make a flower,Big Ed has the baking mucho power! Chocolaté, strawberry, mucho blue,I make this yummy cake delicioso for you! "🎶Mix the sugar, whip the cream!Make the prettiest cake you’ve ever seen!Squeeze the bag, make a flower,Big Ed has the baking mucho power! Chocolaté, strawberry, mucho blue,I make this yummy cake delicioso for you! "Mix the sugar, whip the cream!Make the prettiest cake you’ve ever seen!Squeeze the bag, make a flower,Big Ed has the baking mucho power! Chocolaté, strawberry, mucho blue,I make this yummy cake delicioso Ffffooorrrrrrrr Yyyyyyyyyyooooooouuuuu!!!!!!¡!! CHA! CHA! CHA!🎶"

Finishing it with extravagant solo as the crowd cheered along with Frankie and Mac who were impressed by the show. Eduardo and the baking lady took a bow as customers got their orders and left to get the rest of their shopping done after having enjoyed the entertainment. Leaving Frankie and Mac left who approached Eduardo to pick him up. "Hey Ed that was amazing!" Mac cheered by giving the big guy a high five. " Sí señor Mac, it had such a fun time helping señora Baker lady, bake mucha , mucha delicioso pasteles!"

"well I'm glad you had a lot of fun Ed, but it's time to go and find the others okay, did you pick out all the cakes?" Frankie said as Ed was handed giant pink cake boxes from the bakery lady.

" SI senora Frankie, I did order delicioso! Everybodys mucho mucho!" He said putting them in the basket with the rest of the groceries and just before they left to go look for Wilt and Coco. The kind bakery lady handed Eduardo one more box. "Here Eduard, gracias for your help, these are on the house for your friends, Mac some azúcar pastelitos." Opening the box to reveal some sugar-free vanilla cupcakes for Mac to enjoy. "Wow these are for me thanks so much!" "SI senor Mac, Eduardo you told me about how you could not have sugar so I baked a little batch of cupcakes you can enjoy, anyway it's time for me to get back to the kitchen, adios friends!" The woman said waving goodbye as she made her way back to the kitchen "adiós señora!" Eduardo waved back as he and the others headed out to find the rest of the gang.

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"Cocoa? Cocoa? where are you?" Mac called out looking for her. They were paper plates and cups aisle so she's got to be near somewhere? "Coco cocoa cocoa!" Came Coco calling out to them as she came around the corner with her pretty paper plates and cups. "Wow Coco, you pick some nice ones that will be perfect for the party." Frankie commented. checking the plates and cups, it's just enough for everyone. Now that chore was done it was time to find Wilt.

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For eventually found Wilt (wearing a Craig's Club uniform shirt?) surrounded by many customers as he handed them many things they couldn't reach and pointing directions! "Here you go Miss!" "Cookies should be near the end of the aisle." "I'm sorry we're out of queso salsa, but you might have to ask management if they have more in stock." "Here you go! No problem! Here you go! Here you go!" "Wilt what are you doing?" "Oh hey Frankie, hey guys did you get everything you needed so far?" He asked continuing to hand out things important directions for customers. Frankie rolled her eyes at the situation but smile that Wilt have a good heart helping others. "Yes Wilt, but it's time to go check out and we still need to find Bloo, he wandered off when he promised to be on his best behavior and now we can't find them and we'll need your height to keep an eye out for him." Wilt nodded understanding the situation in a bit upset that Bloo broke his promise to Frankie. "Sorry, but that is not ok, sure I'll help you find Bloo," thankfully this was the last customer he was helping as he handed them a bag of spicy Cheetos and was handed a couple of dollars that's a thank you tip. Putting it in his already stuffed bag fanny pack full of dollar bills. The gang was impressed and shocked at how Wilt made all that money, when he doesn't even work here? Anyway Frankie asked if he got the chips and drinks? Wilt did showed her the box filled to the brim with chips putting it in the basket, but he embarrassingly admitted that he got so caught up helping customers that he forgot the sodas by accident. "Sorry, Frankie I forgot about those, hehe." Scratching the back of his head with his only one good arm. But Frankie didn't mind. "That's okay well let's just go ahead and get them okay, each of you can pick a case of soda okay," quickly they headed to the soda section and picked out all their favorites, from root beer, Coca-Cola, Jarritos of many flavors, sparkling pink lemonade, and canned lemon ice tea, with Mac picking out a carbonated water one(since he can't have sugar, or else he'll go on a high sugar rush.) so he can enjoy a drink himself and this one was Apple juice flavor! They also made sure to get some juice boxes for the little baby & toddler Imaginary Friends that live in the nursery. Now that was done, it was time to find Bloo. Oh, where is he?

Suddenly Mac heard a moaning and groaning sound coming from a couple of isles down. Listening closely he recognized those grounds of pain. "Hey I think I hear Bloo he should be this way, and by the sound of it it looks like those fried jalapeno cheddar bites finally caught up to him." He said as he motioned for the others to follow him as Mac led the way speed walking towards the sounds. Frankie was doing her best to catch up with Mac pushing the now even more heavy basket full of groceries. "Here Frankie, I can push the car for you," Eduardo offered taking Frankie's place taking the basket and pushing it for her. It was no problem for Ed being one the strongest Imaginary Friends. Frankie felt much relieved. "Thanks Ed, I really appreciate it." "Ningún problema, Frankie está contento de ayudar," ~ The game got closer to the sound of Bloo's moans and groans of pain. Eventually finding him in a display mattress area where he had built himself a bed fort, laying on the biggest mattress and not looking too good. He looked a light pale blue. A sick look on his face as he lay in a fetal position clutching his stomach. "Ooooohhhhhhhh, my tummy hurts so much!" He groaned as is poor stomach let out a gurgle of pain. Yep those fried jalapeno cheddar bites finally got to him when he ate all 30 of them. Along with a samples of, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, any other sample he could grab his little greedy hands on while causing chaos around the store. His poor stomach was bloated from too many snacks. Mac shook his head in disbelief as he approached his best friend to check on his condition. "That's what happens Bloo when you can't control yourself, and after the trouble you caused, I think you owe Frankie an apology."

Said Frankie who approached him arms crossed and despite being upset with him, looked concerned about Bloo. Bloo looked up at Frankie seeing the look of her face, he realized he messed up and in a rare Bloo moment, apologized for his mischief. "Frankie...I'm sorry for disobeying, ooh my tummy...(He clutched his poor stomach)... I promise to never do that again...(Never to eat that many fried cheddar jalapeno bites and oh and wondering off)... Please can you forgive me and help me with my tummy it hurts so much!" He whined letting out a hard burp. "Oh that hurts, my poor tummy feels so acidicy and I feel like I'm going to hurl," he whined. Frankie just rubbed her eyes letting out a tired sigh but her nurturing instincts took over. "I accept your apology Bloo, and it looks like you finally learned your lesson, and that stomach ache of yours is a suitable punishment for now, and let's get you some help." She said gently scooping him up into her arms. "There should be a nurse area in the pharmacy that gives free medical care, come on guys let's get him to the nurse, they'll have something for that stomachache of yours and you better not throw up." She said sternly and she gently cradled Bloo who continued to groan and moan from his terrible tummy ache. As the gang headed to the pharmacy area to get Bloo some medicine. In the meantime, it was time to get some lunch. After all that mischief and running in the store, they were all hungry for some pizza. Minus, Bloo who is too nauseous and sick to even want to think about greasy pizza.

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Thankfully Bloo was going to be okay as the pharmacy nurse explained he'll be going through some slight heartburn, stomach cramps, acid reflux, nausea, and severe digestive distress or diarrhea. But thankfully there's some medicine and remedies that can help him. Instructing that he must drink plenty of liquids like milk and water to keep him hydrated, and eat (when he can once his stomach stops hurting) bland foods. And to take some medicine that will help with the stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea he will have. The poor blue imaginary friend ended up rushing to the bathroom nearby when he heard those symptoms. And had spent the next hour on the toilet, as the medicine he was given so did its work. In the meantime, the gang sat in the cafe eating some delicious pepperoni and cheese pizzas after checking out the groceries (paid kindly by Wilt who wanted to help Frankie not stress about paying for the cost of sample snacks and mess Bloo made with the manager being impressed by Wilt's kindness and hard work after getting reviews by the people he helped in the store,and he wasn't even hired, but was so impressed by Wilt's kindness and helping people out in the store offered the tall basket ball imaginary friend a job offer at the store if he's ever interested). "Thanks for paying it for all the pizzas Wilt, we really appreciate it." Max said as he finished off his slice of pepperoni.

~

After the gang finished up lunch and checked on Bloo to make sure he was ready to go after being stuck in the bathroom for an hour. He was well enough to ride on the bus and return home without getting sick. And this time he didn't complain when Frankie picked him up and put them in the baby/toddler seat laying down in it and using Frankie's jacket as a blanket for comfort.

With all that finally out of the way. The gang made their way out of the store to the parking lot where they parked the bus and loaded the bags inside. Once that was done they put the basket away and climbed the board ready to go home back to Fosters. "Eduardo would you mind holding Bloo on our way home, I don't want them rolling around getting car sick and accidentally making a mess on the bus." Frankie asked holding Bloo still looking a bit pale. Eduardo nodded yes as he gently took Bloo and used Frankie's blanket to wrap him up like a baby making sure Bloo was secure and safe. With that out of the way the gang was ready to go. As Mac sat by Frankie he accidentally knocked over some of the flyers on the floor that got caught by the wind outside and flew away out the bus door as Frankie closed it. "Oops sorry Frankie," Mac apologized hoping he didn't want to get in trouble for littering as the flyers flew away in the wind. "It's okay Mac, it's just a few papers." She assured him as she started up the bus and finally headed home back to Foster's. ~ The wind blew the pink fliers for many miles across the town into the countryside I'm sure of where the wind was taking them. Where they eventually landed in a gas station. Sticking to one of the telephone poles on a nail. Suddenly a black gloved leather hand reached for the pink flyer ripping it off the pole as whoever it was holding it read the print written on it. Wanted For Hire Experienced 'Groundskeeper/Handyman for Madame Foster's Foster Home for Imaginary Friends. Address: 2330 E. 1st Street, Long Beach, 90803 between Temple Ave and Junipero Ave, Bluff Park. Please call *********. "Hmmm, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, eh?"

Chapter 3: Party Cook Out!

The Gang has fun at Foster's cookout full of fun and games.

By Bug & Taffy

Chapter 1: Grocery Shopping Mischief!

The gang soon arrived at Craig's Club, the biggest retail store in town, and Frankie's saving grace in shopping for groceries. Ever since she got her members card, she was able to shop more easily for suppliers in bigger amounts at good prices. Pre-made meals that you can pop in the oven, getting discount deals with your membership card, and there's even a cute little cafe known for its good snacks, especially their big giant slices of pizza that's like the size of three slices in one and one Bloo's absolute favorites! "Frankie, Frankie can we please get some pizza for lunch please, the cafe has the best pizza ever!?" Bloo pleaded when they entered the store tugging at her jacket pleadingly as she pulled out a basket for shopping. "Maybe after we're done shopping Bloo and if you behave yourself while we shop in the meantime...(She said before Bloo realized it Frankie scooped him up into her arms and put them in the toddler seat in the basket buckling him in) To make sure that you stay out of trouble you're going to stay right here while we shop understand?" She said leaving Bloo speechless and upset as he pouted and folded his arms in disbelief he had to sit in the baby seat. In the meantime, she looked down towards Mac who held the list. "Okay Mac, tell me what we have on our list and what we need to get again," she instructed her little helper which Mac happily did as he read through the list aloud.

" Okay Frankie, so far we need burger patties, cheese, condiments, chips, refreshments, desserts, paper plates & cups." He replied listing all the things that they'll need. "And I have an idea if we all go get certain things we can get it done a lot faster how does that sound Frankie?" He said sharing his idea Frankie thought about it for a moment. Hmmm it would make things a lot easier if they can partner up and not separate it will be okay. "Okay Mac, we'll try that, you guys up for that?" She asked everyone else who happily agreed to help so she assigned each one a task.

"El Sí, Frankie,"

"Okay,"

"Coco cocoa,"

"All right team, I'm going to have you guys partner up and your assignments so we can get this done, Eduardo, Wilt and Coco you three stay together, Eduardo you are in charge of picking out the cakes need you to get 5 and they have to be 13x9 ones we need one carrot cake (by Mr.Herrims request), one strawberry, one vanilla and the other two you can pick out yourself," that task me to Eduardo very happy and excited to pick out cake! "Oh boy, muy mucho very happy to do this task okay Frankie I go get cakes! But wait what if we get lost in the store?" He asked worryingly it was scary getting lost sometimes and a big place especially at that time at the mall. Mac had an idea for that "we can meet at the cafe as our meeting point," he said pointing at the sign of the cafe that had a giant coffee cup on it and the Craig's Club Cafe logo on it on the ceiling. Everyone agreed on that and would be the meeting spot. Frankie continued with the assignments. "Okay, we got our meeting point, anyway Eduardo is in charge of cakes, Wilt you are in charge of chips & refreshments, Coco you pick out the cups, paper plates, and napkins okay." Coco and Wilt nodded giving us a salute ready for their mission. "Okay, let's get this done once we got everything we'll meet back at the cafe for check out..." "And then we can get pizza!" Bloo interrupted. Frankie shook her head before "Maybe Bloo... Anyway, that leaves me, Mac and Bloo to get the rest of the stuff so let's get this done okay there's going to be still a lot to do so let's do this," she said with a fist pump is everyone cheered and went together to get their assignments. Eduardo, Wilt and Coco headed towards the direction of the Bakery area to go pick out desserts, while Frankie, Mac and Bloo headed off in the direction of the meat and cheese section. Before vanishing from the corner Bloo called out to Eduardo. "Heyyyy Ed, when you pick out the other two cakes make sure one of them is double chocolate fudge ok!?"

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When the three Imaginary Friends got to the bakery they were greeted by the person in charge. The place smelled of yummy sugary frosting, fresh baked bread, and mouth-watering cookies and cupcakes. "Hola, corazones, how may I help you?" Eduardo shyly stepped up "Hola, we likes to order five cakes sí about size 13x9s wes need uno pastel de zanahoria(carrot cake), uno fresa(strawberry), uno vainilla (vanilla) por favor." Eduardo said proudly. The woman typed in the orders "Ok entonces, and what will the other dos be?" Huh Ed wasn't sure? "Ummm, I do not know? Everything is so good sí, I can't make up my mind what would you suggest?"

The kind woman thought for a few minutes and an idea pop in her head "How would you like to sample our newest flavors of the week and then you can decide what the other two you want Sí?" That sounded like a good idea to Ed plus they get to try some free samples of cake! "Sí, that'd be a good ideas, what are the samples," the woman went to the back for a few minutes returning with a tree with little plates with three little slices of different cake samples. "Here we go, corazónes we have toasted coconut chiffon an incredibly light, airy dessert featuring a delicate, spongy cake infused with rich coconut milk, a Midnight Mocha Gingerbread a Dark, spicy gingerbread cake with a smooth mocha or espresso buttercream, and Chocolate tres leches." The friends’ mouths watered at the sweet name of each cake as they each were handed a plate of the cake little fork to sample the cakes and om goodness each cake tasted amazing!

"Oi, so delicioso!" "Mmmm, this is really good, it melts in your mouth," "Coco Coco Coco Coco Coco!"

"So what will be muchacho?"

"Uhhhh???" Ed was stumped. All three cakes were so good and yummy he couldn't decide?

"Me dunno they all taste so sabroso. Um Wilt, Coco what do you guys think?" Turning to his friends for help. "Well to be honest I think the coconut wants the best, sorry about the other two it's just so good," Wilt voted. "Coco cocoa," Coco replied to the same pointing at the coconut one too. They had one winner now for the second. But poor Ed was still stuck on a decision. As he struggled to decide, Wilt noticed the chip aisle not far. "Hey Eduardo, well you decide how about me and Coco go get the chips and other stuff really quick,"

"El sí, okays Wilt, Coco I decides on cakes in a fews minutos!" Eduardo said as Wilt and Coco went off to grab the chips and paper plates. Now Eduardo just needs to decide on the last one, maybe another sample of cake could help him decide. ~ Wilt and Coco arrived at the chip aisle amazed at the many selections of chips! "Alright let's see, I think we should get regular, bbq, and sour cream & onion flavor, everyone likes what do you think Coco?" He said looking down to his friend. Coco gave a thumbs up in agreement "Coco, coco." She replied before unexpectedly laying a random pink egg revealing some boxes inside to help carry the supplies. "Awesome Coco that will really help us carry all the stuff." Wilt replied as he began picking bags of chips into the box. Suddenly Coco pointed out some chips at the very top, eyes shining in delight! It was the new limited edition Wasabi Ginger and Honey Butter chips! Everyone at Fosters loved them and they were hard to find so popular! Wilt smiled at Coco's discovery "Awesome find Coco, and it looks like there's enough for the whole party!" Using his incredible height Wilt reached out to grab some of the party size bags into the box of other chips.

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Coco in the meantime decided to go quickly grab the paper plates and cups! Looking around she came across some pretty candy colored stripe ones "Coco!" In Coco language she means bingo! Running up to them Coco was just about to grab them when suddenly a woman rudely cut in front of her and grabbed all the cups and plates into her basket before Coco could even grab one!

"Coco,coco?" Coco stood shocked the woman looked towards the imaginary bird from a snobbish look on her face that gives off 'Karen' vibes "Excuse me? But I was here first and needed these for an important party I'm having so you have to find something else kiddo," she said loudly in an obnoxious voice that made Coco want to cringe, but looking around the isle Coco realized it was completely out of the pretty plates and cups. Only the cheapest plain ones were left. "Coco coco, Coco coco?" Coco tried to reason with the lady taking all the good ones, hoping to compromise with the lady sparing a few for Foster's party.

But the lady rudely brushed her away and walked away taking the nice paper plates with her as Coco's eyes narrowed full of serious determination "CocooCo!" Oh it was on lady! Coco was determined to get those cups and plates one way or another!

~

Meanwhile Wilt was busy getting the last of the chips into the box and going to find Coco when suddenly felt a light on his leg. Looking down he realized it was a sweet little old Lady. "Excuse me young man, would you mind helping me reach for some chips from the top? I can't seem to find any employees in this place to help me." She said sweetly. Wilt always polite and knowing to always be kind and respectful to the elderly, evra kind smile. "Of course, miss what chips do you need?" He motions towards the display as the old woman pointed out to some of the corn chips. "I just need about three of them, having a little fiesta for bingo night, I'm bringing the chips and salsa" she said with a laugh as Wilt puts the bags of corn chips into her basket. "Here you go ma'am and that sounds like fun hope you have a fun time at bingo." But before Wilt could leave with his own stuff the old woman stopped him and reached into her purse pulling out a $5 bill giving it to Wilt surprising him. "Here as a thank you dearie, for being such a kind helper," she said before walking away. Wilt was touched by the kind reward, "wow, geez thanks!" Amazed at getting a whole $5! He'll have to save this for a rainy day for new basketball he's been wanting! Wilt put the $5 away in his fanny pack and was now ready to go find Coco again when he was suddenly approached by other elderly customers in the store. "Hey big guy we saw that kind act for the sweet old lady, and I'm wondering if you can help me out too?" "Yeah, I need some chips from the top too." "Same here and will happily tip you for your help too." Wilt didn't know what to say but it would be the kind thing to do to help these kind folks and a few minutes wouldn't hurt if he hurried and then he could find Coco! "Um, okay then what can I get you guys?" He said as he reaches up towards the top section of the chips and listens to the folks pick out their orders. Unknown then that he was going to fight off more than he could chew.

~

Meanwhile, Frankie, Mac and Bloo were busy getting their things on their part of the list. "Okay so far, we got Burger buns, ketchup, mustard, & mayonnaise, pickles, tomatoes & American cheese slices, all we need now is the burger patties." Mac said checking off everything on the list with a pen.

Frankie was so happy they were able to get this done quickly. The only thing that they had trouble with is Bloo trying every sample cart they walked by. "Bloo if you keep eating every sample you see you won't have enough room for pizza," Mac said as his best friend had them stop for a sample of tuna burgers. "There's always room for pizza Mac I'm just trying the samples so that way Frankie goes shopping again we could put it on the list to buy at the house!" He explained as they all tried it and immediately rejected it spitting it back into their napkins and throwing it away in the trash that was nasty!

"Blaa! Yuck that's gross! Tuna burgers are definitely off the list!' Bloo spat sticking out his tongue at the awful after taste. "I agree Bloo, those were pretty gross," "Yeah, who'd want to eat something like that anyway?" Thankfully there was a stand sampling cups of pink lemonade to help wash down the icky after taste away. As the trio refocused the task at hand getting the good kind of patties! Much to Frankie's joy burger patties were on sale 50% off for 20 patties each, getting 60 beef one and 40 veggie burgers for the imaginary Friends who are vegetarian. And just in case they went ahead and got some red franks and hot dog buns, both meat and vegetarian ones as well. Frankie was so relieved to finally get it all done; all they needed to do was now go find the others at the café and head out to check out. That is until Bloo suddenly had to go to the bathroom really, really bad! "Frankie, please I really need to go all those samples are going straight through me!" He whined, holding himself showing he really needed to go! Frankie sighed well, he had been behaving so far, and the bathroom wasn't far away. "Okay but you better hurry up, ok? I want to get this done as soon as possible, Mac, can you please go with him and make sure he stays out of trouble?" She asked as she unbuckled Bloo putting him down. "Sure Frankie, come on Bloo let's…" Mac didn't finish his sentence as Bloo quickly grabbed his hand and ran to the bathroom! "GOTTA TO GO! GOTTA TO GO! GOTTA TO GO!"

Frankie chuckled at the funny scenario as she waited for them in the meantime might as well call and check on Grandma. Taking out her phone Frankie dialed her. After a few rings she heard her grandma’s voice. "Hello? Came the sweet voice of Madame Foster and the sound of construction work and Mr.Herriman's voice giving out orders in the background. "Hey Grandma, just checking on you guys how's the construction for Duchess's house going?" She asked before suddenly hearing, said imaginary friend talking over Mr.Herriman. "No, no! I told you I want pure white marble floors! They must be pure White marble floors how else can I live in a beautiful luxury of diamond chandeliers without marble floors!" Duchess yells in the background making Frankie slightly cringe at the situation, feeling bad for her grandma and Mr.H having to deal with her right now. "Sigh... It's fine so far we're getting her house done as best we can and hopefully have her Diamond persnickety moved in by this weekend, poor Herriman seems to be getting more white fur from all the stress she's giving him." Madame Foster laughs and as did Frankie feels a little sorry for the old rabbit.

"Anyway deary, we should be back soon just in time for the cookout. Have you already gotten everything?" "Of course, grandma, we're at Craig's club right now and should be out in a little while, see you there." "I'll see you too dear, and if you can dear would you mind picking me up some prune juice, I'm going to need it after today." "Yeah Grandma, no problem love you," Frankie said before hanging up. She loved her grandmother very much even when she was up to crazy shenanigans. What could she say, her grandmother did a lot for her after taking her in after her parents passed away and being the only family she had left. Remembering how she got to enjoy going to Fosters and playing with the rest of the imaginary friends when she was little when her parents wouldn't allow her to have one. To this day she had no idea why? Especially when she had trouble making friends as a kid and was lonely for a time, but grandma made it better. She couldn't ask for an amazing grandmother like her and one day she'll take over Fosters.

As Frankie reminisces about her childhood memories, suddenly felt a heavy felt in her bladder realizing she had now had to go!

Mac and Bloo were still in the bathroom, if she hurried, she wouldn't have to leave the card alone. Quickly leaving the basket by the restrooms Frankie rushed into the ladies’ room but stopped when she realized most of the stalls were full forcing her to wait. "Oh, come on!"

~

Meanwhile, Mac and Bloo had finished up and were looking for Franke. "Much better, now I have more room for pizza Mac!" They suddenly noticed ranking up by the basket. "Hey where's Frankie?" Mac noticed she parked the basket near the restroom. "Frankie must have gone into the lady's room to use the bathroom too, we better wait for her until she gets back." Mac said standing by the basket. But Bloo wanted to explore. "But Mac there's still so much to see and samples to try! There was a guy giving out fried jalapeno cheddar bites by the dairy aisle if we go now there still could be more left!" Bloo said eagerly wanting some tasty treats. But Mac wasn't having it. "No Bloo, we got to stay and wait for Frankie and then go find the others."

"Ahhh, come on Mac! Fried jalapeno cheesy cheddar bites!"

"No, Bloo we need to wait for Frankie." "Please?"

"No."

"Pretty please?"

"No."

"Not even for a cheesy fried jalapeno bite on top?!"

"Bloo! For the last time no, don't you remember what Frankie said, you need to be on your best behavior while we're here remember?" Mac said sternly reminding Bloo of his promise to behave. Bloo whined and reluctantly sat by Mac to wait.

~ A few minutes later.

Mac was reading the labels on a cereal box to pass the time when he realized how unusually quiet Bloo was being. And if Bloo was being unusually quiet that probably meant one thing!

Quickly looking around he saw his friend running back to the dairy aisle as fast as he could as Mac quickly ran off after him! "Wait! Bloo come back, we got to wait by the cart!" He yelled after Bloo, but blue was determined to get those jalapeno cheddar bites! "It'll just be a few minutes, Mac! I'm just going to grab a few!"

"No, we have to wait for Frankie!"

"Just a few minutes!"

"BLOOO! COME BACK!"

~

Five minutes later Frankie finally came out of the bathroom feeling relieved. "Ok guys, we had a quick bathroom break let's get going... What the?...Mac?...Bloo? Where'd you go?!" Frankie called out looking around for them. A frown falls on her face dang it Bloo!

"Bloo! Wherever you are you better get back here! Mac if you're there with him stop and hold them down until I get there!" Frankie called out hoping the boys heard her. As Frankie quickly ran pushing the heavy basket along, being cautious not to run into anybody or anything as she searched for the boys!

"Mac, Bloo Q. Kazoo where are you?!"

Chapter 2: Big Store Rumble!

Coco faces off greedy Karen! Wilt becomes a chip employee? Eduardo sings a cake baking song as Frankie to find Mac and Bloo!

By Bug & Taffy

Prologue: Big Changes

It's been a month since Mac and his family moved into their new home, along with a lot of big changes that are going to be happening this summer that he couldn't wait to tell his imaginary friend Bloo! His mom recently announced she has big news she was given a promotion and is getting an extra raise, that will make things easier at home. She's going to still be busy, but now they'll be able to afford new things for their home and family. Another piece of good news is that Terrence is going to be stuck in summer school for the entire summer due to constantly getting bad grades and skipping out on school, and unless he doesn't want to repeat the same grade, he has to go on his mom's strict orders otherwise, he's going to be sent to boot camp after having had enough of her oldest troublemaking shenanigans. Mac couldn't wait to tell everyone the news as he excitedly ran to the old foster home mansion.

For this was a day to celebrate the beginning of Summer!

It was 10:30 AM when Mac arrived

"Hey Bloo, I'm here, I have some exciting news!" He called out, looking around for his best friend, but even nowhere in sight. "Hey, Bloo, hello, where are ya?" He called out, looking around, maybe he was in the kitchen, he decided to check there. Bloo always loved having a good snack to enjoy. So, he headed towards the kitchen area. On the way, he met up with Wilt, Eduardo and Coco, some other imaginary friends, 'friends' he made here. They greeted him with happy smiles.

"Hey, Mac!"

"¡Hola!"

"Coco Coco cocoa!"

"Hi guys, have you seen Bloo? I have some exciting news to tell him. Do you know where he is?” Mac asked as his friends joined him on the search.

"Bloo's in the kitchen helping Frankie, he got in trouble today at breakfast for causing an oatmeal food fight, and Mr.Herriman had him help Frankie with the dishes and clean up all the oatmeal as punishment," Wilt explained as Mac shook his head. Typical Bloo always gets into mischief, well, at least he's facing consequences. There are times he wonders how Bloo became the way he is, which is often very immature, happy-go-lucky, self-centered, impulsive, and egotistical, with a knack for getting into trouble. But Max still loves him despite his flaws, as Bloo still has kindness in his heart and shows he can be a good friend.  Max remembers how he always helped him out when Terrence tried to torment him and was there for him after their parents divorced when Mac was only three.

Once the group made it to the kitchen, they could see Frankie's hands on her hips with a scolding look on her face as she watched Bloo clean up the last of the oatmeal on the floor. "When you're done with that, you're going to help me do the dishes and if you try anything to get out of it you can forget joining the celebration together do you understand," she sternly instructed as she noticed Mac and the others came in bringing a smile to her face, "Hey Mac, your nice a surprise I like your new hoodie trying something new," she greeted. Indeed, Mac was wearing some new clothes today. Mom happily bought him new clothes that she let him pick out after outgrowing some of his old clothes, now that he was 10 years old. It was time for him to get some new ones. It was a red & grey hoodie with a white number one, grey comfy baggy pants and new shoes for him to wear that are good for running. Mac even got a new backpack that was cool blue with many pockets. Mac felt like he looked sharp and cool with his new look.

"Hi Frankie, thanks, I really love it too. I heard about a celebration happening tonight. What’s the occasion?" He asked, curious as Frankie's smile widened, her big green apple eyes shining with giddiness as she told him the news. "Grandma and I hit it big with the lottery tickets this year Mac! We ended up winning so much money that it's bringing in a new opportunity for us to finally get new reconstruction for the house to make more room for more imaginary friends," she explained happily, "And not also that, we're also going to use some of it to build separate housing that can handle the more difficult ones like the extremeasaurs, including the most difficult one of all Duchess! We're finally getting rid of her for good! Grandma decided to have a house built just for Duchess, far away from the foster home, and have Goo create some servants to take care of her. Goodness, it's like a dream come true Mac. It's the reason why we're celebrating tonight with a cookout!"

Wow that was exciting news, that money is going to really help the foster home and everyone in it, plus with Duchess finally moving out it'll be a bit more peaceful too. "Not also that but now, Mr. Herriman finally agreed to get some hired help, and I can finally get some stuff done with some help around here I won't be able to do on my own," that's also great news Mac knows it was hard for Frankie working as the caretaker, having to do stuff herself around the house and Mr.Herriman constantly putting one chore on her after another, but things got a little bit more easier after incident with the imaginary friend World and realizing his misjudgement of Frankie, Mr. Herriman ended up doing the right thing by dividing the chores between the imaginary friends and thus giving Frankie a break from her job. But now things are going to get a little bit tougher/busier around here with some more work that's going to be happening in the construction and there are now less imaginary friends in the house with only 98 remaining (100 if you include Bloo and Mr Herriman) due to some big adoptions from Adopt A Thought Saturdays, they had this spring with many imaginary Friends getting adopted this year including getting adopted by families from across the world and country. Frankie is going to need help with things that she won't be able to do. And now all she needs to do is set up some flyers to hire help and get the groceries for the cookout this evening.

"That sounds so amazing Frankie, is it okay if I can help?" This party sounded fun and why not help and give Frankie a hand. "Sure Mac, I'm about to go to the store soon anyway to get the last supplies, so you can come with me if you want, I just need to take a quick shower and will be ready to go," motioning the oatmeal all over her.

"Hey can I come too!" Both of down to see Bloo holding a wash sponge looking up at Frankie was pleading eyes. "Well, I don't know, Bloo after the mess you caused this morning, I'm not sure if you should come," Frankie frowned at him while motioning the oatmeal in her hair, but Bloo was desperate to come with Mac! "Oh please, please, please Frankie I promise I'll be on my best behavior, and I can help with the groceries as another makeup for what I did this morning please I promise I'll behave," he said giving puppy dog eyes and in a rare moment showed he was serious. Frankie thought about it for a moment and she gave a sigh of reluctance. "sigh..Okay…you can come..." Bloo felt a smile on his face widen until Frankie said the next thing, "But, on the condition that you finished these dishes first, and behaved yourself, while I go take a quick shower while doing so, if you can do that you can come," Bloo immediately shook his head yes without realizing it! "Okay I'll be back in 40 minutes, in the meantime Mac you make sure he keeps up to his promise, I'll be back and ready to go so be ready." Frankie ordered as she made her way out of the kitchen to clean up and get changed. As soon as Frankie was out of sight Bloo immediately turned to Mac with a pleading look. "Mac buddy, can you help me do these dishes it'll go a lot faster if we work together please!" Bloo begged him. Mac thought it over for a minute as he gave his answer. "Okay Bloo but you better keep your promise to Frankie and actually help and be on your best behavior." He instructed giving Bloo a look as well as his best friend gave a salute. "Scouts honor, besides Frankie is getting cakes for the party too and I want to pick one out too!" Bloo said as he and Mac got to work on the dishes washing and drying them with Wilt, Eduardo, and Coco helping along too wanting to help Frankie for the big party tonight.

~ Meanwhile in Frankie's room.

Frankie let out a sigh of relief as she felt the nice hot water hit her back. She didn't have a chance to shower last night or this morning due to last minute chores and the oatmeal fiasco this morning. But now that she finally had that chance goodness it felt like heaven right now. The water hit her like a soothing massage, and she scrubbed herself clean with body wash, and her favorite shampoo and conditioner smelling like fresh peaches and blossoms.

This month has been just so great she got some good extra cash from her half of the lottery winnings and will get some extra help around the house more often. Plus, today she didn't have to deal with Mr. Herriman’s nonsense about chores and paperwork thanks to her good old grandma who has him busy dealing with the construction for the house and Duchess’s for now, and not giving her any stress today. After making sure she is absolutely 100% clean and oatmeal free. Frankie heads out of the shower feeling refreshed. There was still a lot to do, and she needed to get ready before running errands. After drying off she picked out some new clothes, some mint green matching bra and underwear from BEACH CURVE very comfortable to wear. Next some comfortable sky-blue skinny jeans that fit her really nice and made her butt look good, after years of having skinny legs her crazy cookie binge eating finally caught up to her and went to her hips. Leading her to go on a shopping spree day for some new clothes and she got some new jeans that really brought out her new curves. For a top she got a new tee that had the logo of this cool Japanese pop star duo that'd she listen to from time to time and got to see one of their concerts once.

After quickly blowing/drying her hair and tying it up in a scrunchie Frankie added one last touch of some lotion for her skin, some rose pink lip-gloss, and a few sprays of her favorite new perfume lemon meringue sherbet. Looking at herself in the mirror she was proud she can get this done in 30 minutes. "Not bad that Frankie Foster, looking good," with that she slipped on some new socks and her shoes and headed downstairs towards the kitchen to grab the keys and have the others ready to go.

~ (Down at the kitchen)

Mac, Bloo, and the others had just finished putting away the last of the dishes just as Frankie answered grabbing the keys on the hook and the list she made. "Okay guys, I'm ready let's go so we can get this done okay," she asked as everyone excitedly in and out towards the bus.

"All right let's go!"

"Sí, this is going to be fun!"

"Coco cocoa Coco!"

"I can help reach the stuff that is high above!"

"Oooh, can we get a chocolate cake!" Everyone chatted away as they loaded up inside the bus. Frankie didn't have to worry about the other imaginary Friends at the house right now where they're helping to get the preparations ready and have left Uncle Pockets in charge while she was away and would be back soon. As she started on the bus Mac noticed a pile of papers by Frankie. "Hey Frankie what are these?" The sweet 10-year-old asked curiously picking up the pink papers reading the print. Help wanted for Madame Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. "Oh, those are the last of the Help Posters we've been putting up for a while to find some hired help, we're going to post them once we make it to the store." She explained turning on the radio as the song Victorious by Panic at the Disco began blasting in the radio getting everybody hyped for the evenings event!

Chapter 1: Grocery Shopping Mischief!

The gang arrives at the grocery store, will Bloo behave while they're there?!

Love of the King.

A Human Diamonds Au

Set in a fantasy world The Diamonds are the ruling monarchs of the Diamond Queendom ruled by White Diamond and her companions Chancellor Lady Blue and Lady High Constable Yellow and their newest addition soon to be princess Spinel. all is well with Blue and Yellow as the lovers happily couldn't ask for more. Until one day all was about to change for them when the Queendom's allies sent a message for help in a war and Yellow is called to arms as their best warrior and army. Not also news has come from a far away Kingdom that few heard of and that their King is seeking a bride to be his Queen. There were incredible rumors about this Kingdom and its ruler. That the king was a terrifying warrior the size of a giant with armor clawed in dark armor that conquered many invaders and enemies. That his Kingdom held many great pleasures and luxuries across his lands that helped provide the many allies that he had formed over the decades. This was an opportunity White could not miss as this could bring a great alliance no other for the Queendom. And the one she chooses for this arrangement is Blue.

This was an opportunity White couldn't resist and since this would be a diplomatic marriage she made the decision to discuss it with Blue in uniting this alliance.

At first Blue was reluctant about this arrangement especially since she's been lovers with Yellow for a long time. But then again White's word was law and this was an opportunity they cannot miss nor lose and besides it would be a political marriage and it must last about 3 years then Blue and the King can divorce without any trouble and it was said that the king would understand if his bride did not feel happy in their marriage may give him back his ring and have their marriage and peacefully.

Blue thought about it for some time and tried to think over the pros and cons of this arranged marriage. It would bring a good fortune to the Queendom and with such a powerful king as a great alliance it would bring great prosperity to both rulers. And besides it will only be a 3-year marriage that's political and a marriage that only lasts for three years couldn't be that long. To be honest her and Yellow we're together but they never married due to Yellow having issues with it. So she reluctantly agreed.