Surf's up
"Last one to the shack is a lamo!" called the teasing voice of Otto Rocket, blading away from the school at top speed.
It had been a year since their trip to Hawaii, and the time had done Otto good. He had undergone a growth spurt and his voice deepened. He had finally managed to 'out-tall' his older sister. For the most part Otto hadn't changed; he was still the same kid in a teenager's body.
"Tight," agreed Twister strapping on his helmet. Otto's best bro took off after him, happily awaiting a shack burger.
"Hey Twist, What do you say we catch a wave afterward?" smirked Otto gliding down the sidewalk.
"Dude, now you're talking!" snickered Twister picking up in strides.
The two gave the signature 'woogie' shake and quickened their pace, only to be called out.
"Hey, wait up!" ordered the now approaching Reggie Rocket followed by the resident 'Squid'.
"What's up Reg?" asked Otto turning around yet continuing to skate backward.
"What's the rush?" asked Reg gliding behind the two boys.
"I totally wanta catch some waves!" explained Otto fantasizing himself as king of Ocean Shores.
"What's the big deal?" asked Sam quizzically taking place next to Rocket girl.
"Dude, the swells are sweet today, and look no shoobies!" explained Twister excitedly waving his arms.
Otto broke from his daydream and turned face forward with a hoot. "See ya later Reg, I got waves to rip!" shouted Otto excitedly.
"And a burger with my name on it!" added Twister rubbing his belly.
"Come on Twist!" barked Otto.
Reggie and Sam watched as Otto sped off with Twister on his heels.
Those two were inseparable best bros and neighbors. Living right across from each other often meant many sleepovers at either house. Usually at the Rocket's since Twister's room was a death trap. Twister hadn't changed much besides his appearance. He was still sloppy, carefree, ditzy, and the camera man. He still wore his yellow cap and had his baby freckles, but other than that he had grown taller, was stronger, and more extreme.
"Those kooks better stop ditching us all the time or I'm gonna…" growled Reggie irritated.
"Mellow out Reg, I'm sure they don't mean it!" defended Sam.
"Like I don't wanna rip waves! I can so rip waves! I'm Rocket Girl, since when do I not surf!" rambled Reggie bitterly, her hands on her hips.
"Course you can Reg, they're just excited!" beckoned Sam wryly.
"So did they ever think of telling me about the swells coming this way!" seethed Reggie adjusting her helmet.
"Maybe they just assumed…" began Sam only to be met with a death glare.
Eternally aggravated Reggie grabbed Sam's arm and pulled him along, "Come on Sam, we're so going surfing. Those two are going down!"
"Just don't take me with them!" gulped Sammy paranoid.
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Reggie watched from the counter as Otto and twister downed their fries and burgers quickly. She made a face at their animistic display of gorging themselves.
Lately, the two excluded her from their antics; this only led to contempt on her part. They all used to do everything together, but now Otto hogged Twister to himself. He wanted the camera on him at all times. He wanted shots of him without Reg or Sam in the background. He wanted all the attention.
"Look at them!" growled Reggie under her breath.
"What are they doing?" asked Sammy unaware of why the two boys cracking jokes would be bad.
"Boys!" she grouched popping a fry in her mouth.
"Hey, you guys going surfing?" asked Raymundo from behind the counter, "I heard the waves were pretty smooth!"
"Yeah, we're all going!" emphasized Reggie loudly.
"Sounds fun, too bad I got work to do," sighed Raymundo wetting a dishrag.
"Bummer!" stifled Otto detachedly before jumping from his seat to the counter.
"Can we go get our surf board's dad? Please!" asked Otto quickly.
Ray played with the keys in his pocket, thinking it over before giving them a toss to his son. "Yeah, just make sure you lock up afterwards!" stressed Raymundo with a quizzical brow. Ray scratched his head before adding, "and no messes or else!"
"Sweet!" squealed Otto jingling the keys and running out making sure to pull Twister behind.
"Dude my shake!" groaned Twister.
Reggie pushed her fries to the side and detestably stared off after them. Snapping her fingers she turned to her dad. "Dad, maybe I'll go to keep an eye on those two!"
"Good idea!" nodded Ray liking the idea.
Reggie gave her dad a smile before lashing, "Come on Sammy!" pulling him from his seat.
"But my… my fish burger combo!" moaned Sammy sadly.
"Bye kids!" waved Ray sadly looking out at sea.
"See ya Dad!" cooed Reggie running down the pier to the surf shop.
The two found themselves at the surf shop in no time, the door left agape. Reggie shook her head disapprovingly before pulling Sammy in after her. To no surprise the two were prepping their surfboards and were already clad in swim trunks. Otto was rambling about some new trick he had dreamt about while Twister laughed and gave him props. First to notice the intruders, Twist looked up.
"Oh Hey Reg, you shredding with us?" asked Twister smiling anxiously.
"Yeah, you feel up to it Rocket Girl?" added Otto warily.
Reggie made a face to her younger brother before replying suavely, "Like I'd miss a shredding session! Ever!"
"Cool!" clicked Twist while Otto merely grunted.
Reggie walked past the two boys heading towards the back for her board and suit. She had showed Otto. They were all going to hang together weather he liked it or not. It wasn't until after she was suited up did she notice the hole in her trunks and the rough spots on the top. Grabbing the first swimsuit she could find she quickly strapped on a bikini and rushed out to join the others. If only she realized the reliability of a bikini was slim to none. What a tangled web it would spew.
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Otto watched as Reggie swam out to where they were. Her naturally wavy hair was already wet from the swim, and her light almond eyes shined with determination. Once at her destination she sat up on her board meeting his glare.
"You finally made it!" sighed Otto eyeing her new choice of swimsuit. She was clad in a fitting light blue bikini. Otto rolled his eyes in contempt.
"Nice suit, rocket girl!" added Twister his thumbs up.
Before Reggie could so much as blush Otto interrupted, "Blah, watch this guys! I'm going for a Front side carving 360!" With that said he swam out toward the onset of waves.
"Go Ottoman!" hollered Twister sporting a 'hang loose' gesture.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm not letting Otto shred all the waves!" decided Reggie swimming out.
Twister and Sam exchanged looks, and then swam out after the two.
An Hour passed quickly with the whole team out riding waves. With Squid gliding through the funnel screaming and laughing at the same time and the others hitting up some major tricks. Otto tried out his new idea for a trick earning him a face plant several times. Reggie caught some beautiful swells trying out the backside roundhouse, a trick she could thank Trish for.
"Rocket Girl, watch this!" shouted Twist landing a perfect layback snap.
"Go Twist!" cheered Reggie happy to see everyone together again.
"Yeah, I taught you that one!" added Otto smugly.
"Yeah, I can thank my best bro for that!" agreed Twister swimming over to the two.
"Any time!" smirked Otto, and then the two exchanged 'woogies'.
"Hey Twist you wanna match?" asked Reggie tilting her head to side.
"You're on, Rocket Girl!" snickered Twister.
"Okay, then start paddling out!" laughed Reggie taking the lead.
"You're going down Reg!" laughed Twister coming up behind.
The two caught their wave together, riding it side by side. Reggie watched out not to collide into him as she built up speed to perform her Front side Air reverse. Twister however wasn't paying much attention. In fact he was in his own little world, showing off his best moves. Looking up to see if she had been watching he collided. WHAM!
The major collision left the two underwater. Twister spotted Reggie swimming upwards, and he took off after her to see if she was all right. He hoped his impact didn't hurt her. Moving closer to her he swam in front of her catching a glimpse at how unreliable bikini tops can be.
A/N:
Ok, well how did I do for my very first Rocket Power Fic? It is only the beginning, I'll add the next chapter ASAP!
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