PrEP

As PrEP draws closer, we prepare our stall. Our group is called Sweet Tooth and we will sell sugar popcorn, spiders, oreo lollipops, chocolate dipped marshmallow and much much more.

The Duck Who Got Stuck

One day three inexperienced ducklings were having fun and splashing around playfully in there pond until the smallest of the ducklings got stuck in the marsh. "We'll go and get help," the other ducklings quacked. The little duckling waited and waited for her friends to return, finally they returned with a senior duck who pulled her out of the marsh.

After that traumatising day the duckling was petrified of going into the water again. Each day, her friends came up to the bank and told her of all the fun adventures they had been on.

"You'll never believe what happened today!"
"Yeah!"
"Well, we went to explore this other pond."
"And, and we saw these HUGE creatures who were carrying these, these things!"
"There called guns and they were talking about 'Duck shooting season'."
" And then we saw some of the elderly ducks and then there was a big BANG and... I think they fell asleep. . ."

10 years later...

The little duckling (who was now an adult duck) was sitting on the bank thinking about what she was going to do with her life when she saw a young scared duckling stuck in the marsh. A Hawk was circling above eyeing its vunerable prey. She had to think fast. Before she knew what was happening she was in the water and had saved the little shivering duck.
"Thank you," the small duck said gratefully.

The Fox And The Feast

One day, a sly fox was prowling the jungle when he came across a waterhole. As he was sipping up the cool, clear water, feeling the gentle breeze ruffle through his auburn and black fur, a stealthy leopard came prancing by.
" Good morning." Leopard smiled, flashing her white teeth.
" Yes, 'tis, isn't it?" Fox replied, swishing his tail. They walked in silence for awhile and then Leopard asked, " If you could have one wish, any wish, what would it be?"
Fox paused for a second before answering, " To have lots and lots of food."
Leopard grinned. Finally! A wish she could grant.

Later on, when Fox had returned to his den, he found a dead zebra lying at the entrance. In a few seconds, all that was left of the zebra was bones. Crawling into his den, belly full, he lay down for a nap. It wasn't long before he was awakened by the thunder of hooves. Cautiously, he poked his head outside, only to find a herd of zebras angrily kicking up dust.
"Where is Zebrado?" One angry zebra snorted.
"Ah! No! I found his skeleton!" Wailed another.
Taking his chance to escape, Fox squirmed back into his den, but the zebras followed him in, stomping on him. From that day on, no-one ever heard Fox complain again.

Moral: Be careful what you wish for.

Never Forget Me - Part 1

Nudging on Midnight, her blue roan gelding, Rhia Romero galloped across the lush green meadow and into the forest. Branches attacked her arms leaving slight grazes and the wind whistled in her ears. As she reached a clearing, she slowed Midnight to a trot and then brought him to a stop in the middle of the clearing.
" Nice to see you're on time this time, Rhia." A voice hissed from the depths of the shadows.
"Always a pleasure to be in your presence, Brittany." Rhia retorted dismounting Midnight.
"Where's Danny and Aria?" A tall girl with blonde-brown hair and hazel eyes asked, stepping into the light with her dappled grey mare.
"Danny is in Paris and Aria is in San Francisco." Rhia replied, stroking the mare's blaze. " How are you, Callie?" She added.
" Good, I guess. School starts next week. Will Aria and Danny be back by then? We don't want to raise suspicions," Callie frowned, pulling her hair into a ponytail.
" Uh, I think so." Rhia answered, looking unsure. Her mocha brown hair. was pulled  into a neat pony tail and her crystal blue eyes shone in the dark. She wore a white cloak draped around her light blue long sleeve T- shirt and black jodhpurs. A sapphire ring sat on her slim, middle finger. The sound of hooves alerted Rhia, Britney and Callie. Mounting quickly they backed into the shadows as quietly as they could.
" Where are the others?" The new voice asked, sliding off the white hood of her cloak.

" Queen Aubrie! We were not expecting you. Claire, Camilla and Jasmine are waiting at the creek for us. Shall we go and meet them now?" Britney asked, timidly. Queen Aubrie nodded, her flaming red hair shaking just below shoulders. Turning her palimino horse towards the faint sound of running water. The others followed her, throwing glances at ach other but not saying a word.

"So, how is Pandora, Callie?" Aubrie asked, as she slowed her stallion down as the river cme into sight.

"She's great, Mistress Aubrie. The humans do not suspect a thing. How is Maximillion?" Callie smiled, referring to her mistresses palomino.

" Maxi's is great thank you Callie. And where, may I ask is Alice Romero?"
" Alice is in Paris at the moment, training Trix for the Sadrana Academy Auditions, Mademoiselle Aubrie." Callie replied, with a polite smile. Aubrie's intense green eyes smiled as she trailed her fingers through the cool, clear water, a look of longing . . .

Imperfect Fruits- DogoNws

Fifty per cent of fruit produce is thrown out because "It doesn't look right".
Imperfect's plans are to sell 'ugly' fruit products for thirty to fifty per cent less than normal fruit products. This will benefit the environment as well as the customers because the rotting fruit lets off green house gasses that are bad for the environment. They are planning to start off selling in California first.

The Squad - Part 3

As Mia and Erin walked arm in arm towards the gym, they spotted Lana with Sierra, their Spanish exchange student.
" Hey Sierra, hey Lana." Mia called, flashing her pearly white teeth in a smile. Sierra smiled and waved. but look slightly troubled. Erin noticed and frowned, then dragged Mia towards them.
" Lana, what's up?"
" Um . . . It's, uh, it's nothing." Lana replied, trying to smile but failed.
" Lana, come on. I'm not dumb. What's up?" Mia asked, placing her tan skin on her slim hips.
"Mia, please. Not now." Sierra pleaded, "I don't want to talk about it."
" Mia, leave it." Erin said softly. Catching herself quickly, Mia replied, "Okay. But you know you can talk to me anytime right?"
Lana nodded, pulling her purple and white striped duffel bag higher on her shoulder and walking away, arm in arm with Sierra . . .

The Squad - Part 2

" Hey Izzy, " waved a blond haired girl in  blue and white cheer leading outfit that matched Izzy's.

"Natalia, hey." Smiled Izzy. Her smile faded away though when she noticed Adriana, the captain of her rival cheer leading team the Titans, walking towards them with a smirk on her face.
"Well, this will be interesting." Natalia remarked and then noticing the puzzled looks on Lexi and Izzy's faces she added, " I'm guessing she's her to 'talk' about the championships."
"We have the international championship for cheer leading a couple of months and the Titans are our rivals." explained Izzy with a half smile.
" I know, I used to go to Summer-view," Lexi blushed.
" Summer-view? Omigosh! Really? Wow! That's-"
" The most highly ranked cheer squad in Star-wood International!" Izzy finished for her looking impressed. Lexi blushed and looked down. Unfortunately Adriana was standing close by and had over heard their conversation.
" Hi! I'm Adriana! You must be Lexi! I'm the captain of-"
" The Titans, so I've heard." Lexi replied smoothly. Adriana smiled smugly and replied proudly, " We've won three championships. You know . . . We could really use someone like you on our team. " Lexi just nodded politely, biting back giggles.
" Oh, hey Lisa!" Natalia smiled as a girl with strawberry blond hair walked up to them.
"Hey Nat, hey Izzy. Ohmigod Lexi! What are you doing here?" gushed Lisa.
Lexi smiled and pulled Lisa into a warm hug. Izzy frowned slightly as she struggled to figure out their relationship. Seeing her puzzled look Lisa explained, " Lex and I go way back. We used to got to prep together."
Izzy nodded, beginning to understand. Adriana coughed loudly, refusing to be overlooked or ignored. Lexi looked at her and then said, " Sorry, uh, but Izzy already asked me to be on her squad." It took a second for Adriana to process this information but after a second her face clouded over.
'" Oh, right." She replied darkly.
"Uh, we'll see you later Adriana. We have to go show Lex around the school." Lisa said, linking her arm through Lexi's and Izzy's, dragging them away from Adriana.