Ch.1

Looking for Excitement

Welcome to my new fic! After doing two romance fics in a row, I decided to do something more on the action-y side (don't worry romance fans, they'll still be a little romance). I expect this to be one of my longer fics, but I don't think it'll be longer than Mt. Avalanche. Please R&R!

Oxnard could barely keep still as he waited in the clubhouse. A thing like this didn't come by everyday and he was psyched. Only one thing could keep him calm at a moment like this. He grabbed yet another sunflower seed, practically inhaling it after chewing off the shell.

"Oxnard, if you eat anymore of those, you're gonna explode," said Boss. "And I'm not gonna be the one cleaning up those shells either." Oxnard looked at the ocean of shells lying at his foot paws.

Oxnard blushed with embarrassment. "Sorry Boss, I can't help it."

"Besides," commented Hamtaro. "Oxnard's not gonna explode, he's a bottomless pit!"

"Heke?" said Oxnard. "Was that a compliment or an insult?" Before he could answer, the clubhouse door opened.

"Mornin' Ham Hams!" said Pepper.

"Pepper!" exclaimed the ham hams as they approached her. Despite his bulky build, Oxnard was the first one to reach Pepper, embracing her tightly.

"I can't believe you're here!" exclaimed Oxnard. "I've waited for weeks for you to come!"

"Um Oxy?" asked Pepper. "I kinda like to breathe if that's okay with you!" Oxnard quickly released her. "I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to choke you like that!"

Pepper sweat dropped. "It's okay. So, knowing you guys, you've probably got somethin' excitin' planned."

"Did someone ask for excitement?" The ham hams looked over at the clubhouse door where Kai and Ty entered.

"Oh!" Allow me to introduce you to each other!" exclaimed Hamtaro. "Kai, this is Ty, Ty, this is Kai."

"Don't worry," said Ty. "We already know each other."

Kai smiled. "We've been best friends since forever!"

"Okay then," said Oxnard as he and Pepper approached the two. "Meet Pepper!"

Pepper smiled and waved. "Howdy!"

"What's up?" asked Ty as he shook paws with the country hamster.

Kai resorted back to his usual shy demeanor. "Um, hi."

"But like I said," said Ty. "If you're looking for excitement, then look no further! Kai and I are going to visit his older brother."

"You have an older brother?" asked Stan.

"Um, yeah," answered Kai, who wasn't too thrilled having all the attention. "You guys can, uh, come too, you know, if you want."

"Sounds like a plan to me!" exclaimed Hamtaro. "What do you guys think?" Nods of approval came from the rest of the ham hams.

Ty smiled. "Then it's settled! Pack your bags ham hams, we head off tomorrow morning!"

The ham hams stood outside the clubhouse, looking about anxiously.

"Where the heck are Kai and Ty?" asked Boss. "They were supposed to be here by now!"

"Maybe they got lost," suggested Howdy.

"Just like you're sense of humor," sneered Dexter. "Honestly, how would they get lost? They've been here hundreds of times!"

"Okay first of all, I wasn't even makin' a joke, so that was uncalled for," said Howdy. "Second, I don't know! Maybe they took a wrong turn."

"You're fashion sense took a wrong turn," spat Dexter as he pointed to Howdy's apron.

"Oh, brilliant comeback!" taunted Howdy. "This is comin' from a hamster with a goofy bowtie and big yellow glasses!"

"Those are markings smart one!" snapped Dexter.

Howdy took on a distinguished pose, making him look more comical than refined. "Why thank you! It's about time somebody realized my amazing intellect!"

"If you're intelligent, then I'm Michal Jackson!" shouted Dexter, flailing his arms about anime style."

Howdy began to back away slowly. "Then keep away from Penelope, ya sicko!" Before Howdy and Dexter could continue their tirade, the sound of a car's engine reached the hamster's ears, along with the blaring horn. A large white RV came to a stop in front of the ham hams.

"What's up ham hams?" asked Ty as he and Kai exited the RV. "Let's get these bags loaded and get on the road! By the way, we might be a little cramped, so some of you might have to sit on each others laps."

A wide grin grew across Boss's face as he became lost in one of his fantasies.

Bijou sat down slowly on Boss's lap and smile. "Boss, zere zeems to be zomezing big poking me."

"Oh, uh, don't worry about that," said Boss as he blushed slightly.

"Who zaid I was worried, big boy?" asked Bijou with a coy wink.

"Um Boss," said Cappy. "You're drooling."

Boss immediately began to wipe saliva off his mouth. "Er, I'm okay! I was just thinking of, um, sunflower seeds!"

"So Bijou," said Stan. "Since there's not too much room…" Boss quickly sped off, closely followed by Sandy and her ribbon.

"It's okay Kai," thought Kai. "Just walk up to her and ask, simple as that! It'll be over in a second, no pressure! Oh, who am I kidding? There's a lot of pressure! Well, here goes something." Kai walked up to Pashmina. "Um, hi Pashmina."

"Hi Kai!" said Pashmina. "What's up?"

"Um, I-I was wondering if you-d, uh," began Kai, his face becoming increasingly redder. "Wanted to, you know, if you wanted, to sit n-next to…" Howdy and Dexter slammed into Kai, sending him flying several feet away.

"Wanna sit with me Pashmina?" they both asked simultaneously.

"I was um, actually gonna sit with the girls," said Pashmina as began to back away. "Thanks anyways!"

All of the hamsters were soon crammed into the RV, with Ty at the driver's seat and Kai in the passenger's seat. Each had a drink in their paws.

"Um, Ty," asked Panda. "Are you sure you know how to drive one of these things?"

Ty sweat dropped. "Well, I made it here okay, right? Hehe…can I have everybody's attention?" The RV grew gradually quiet. "Before we head off, I'd like to make a toast to fun and adventure!

"To fun and adventure!" exclaimed the rest of the ham hams as they raised their glasses before sipping its contents.

"So Ty," said Maxwell. "Where does Kai's brother live?"

"Here's a picture," said Ty as he handed back a picture to the ham hams.

"What?" exclaimed Bijou. "Zere's nothing but sand! It's a desert!"

"It's not a desert," said Ty in his defense. "See those rocks and cliffs? That's a canyon. It even says 'Sandstorm Canyon' at the top. Geez, what kinda geography do they teach you in France?"

"Um, why do I feel sleepy all of a sudden?" asked Hamtaro as he, along with the rest of the ham hams began to yawn and rubbed their eyes.

"I knew some of you weren't gonna be to happy going," explained Ty, so I drugged your drinks!"

"So of a…" said Boss before him and the other hamsters drifted off to sleep.

"And just to let you know, I drugged your drink too Kai, just in case," added Ty. But Kai wasn't listening. Just like the rest of the ham hams, he had drifted off to slumber, snoring softly.

I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! Wow, i used 'um' a lot. Please R&R!