The PB and J Chronicles

by Evil Cosmic Triplets

Spinelli is unexpectedly and radically transformed. The PB and J Chronicles are a series of pieces exploring all the ramifications and outcomes of this immense alteration to his fundamental form and thereby his very life.

2. Lost Love

Title: Lost Love

Characters: Phishboy, Maxie Jones, Matt Hunter

Words: 246

Rating: K

Chronicles of PB and J: Issue PB&J D-1

"Spinelli!" Maxie was yelling into her cell phone, hearing nothing but a series of gurgles and splashes. "Talk to me, are you all right?" The connection was abruptly terminated. Turning precipitously, she twisted her ankle and fell right into the open arms of Matt Hunter.

"Careful there, sweetheart, don't want you breaking that lovely neck of yours." He grinned, his teeth flashing brightly despite the dim lighting.

Maxie pushed at him impatiently. "Let me go," she said petulantly, "Spinelli's in some kind of trouble. I have to find him."

Matt sighed theatrically, "That kid is always getting himself into the most ridiculous scrapes. He's a big boy, let him figure this one out on his own. Meanwhile, you and I could go to Kelly's. I'll treat you to a burger and get some ice for your ankle so it doesn't swell up."

"Last of the big spenders, huh?" Maxie scoffed but she was already accepting his arm as they hobbled away toward the diner.

From the shadows a forlorn figure watched them go, his eyes leaking as he made inhuman snuffling noises. Awkwardly, he reached up and wiped a flipper across his nose. "Fair Maximista," he intoned sadly, his bass-like voice blending with the mournful sound of the foghorn, "Is I fear, lost forever to the Jackal." He shuffled through clinging tendrils of low lying fog until he reached the edge of the pier. There was a quiet splash and then silence descended upon the deserted docks.