Trust me when I tell you, this chapter wasn't easy. I picked Disneyland cause I remember going there nearly all the time when I was a little girl before they raised the prices so high you have to miss work and school and suffer the consequences in order to. Writing to Disneyland is easy but when I remember that the setting is 2006 I thought, 'Shit. How the fuck can I pull this off?'. So whatever rides or shows you read is after hours and hours of looking on wiki in order to hit all of it and it's harder with California Adventure AND Disneyland. If you have pleasant memories about any Disney park or cruise keep it in your heart and never forget those memories cause who knows, when you look back you will think, 'I've been there for the 50/60th anniversary of the place that made me feel like a kid again'. Especially since they raised the prices again and the only time you can, you get a penalty of missing work or school. I'm also adding American Horror Story stuff here too. I don't watch the show often so the only ones I know is Asylum and Freak Show. So, enjoy the chapter and again if you don't want to read you're welcome to skip. And don't worry, no sex scene or lemons in this chapter, I'm saving one more for a special chapter. I won't tell you what it will be but you'll find out after the Timeline in Dark Parables wikia is updated, hopefully soon cause after Rapunzel and there's no update, this story will be on hold until then. I'm planning on stopping after Rapunzel since that's when Eipix took partnership and hasn't given us a solid number yet. Hope we will soon one day.
Oh, for the Final Cinderella bonus game, The Oriental Cinderella, would you like it in what form: vision, letter, records, right after, or story? Let me know in the comments. Whichever hits 3 first will be it. Also, which 2 of the staff members do you want to help Charlotte? Only two rule: No repeats and has to match the theme! Whichever hits 3 first will be it.
Vacation/AHS
It's 2006 and it is vacation time. Mr. Boddy thought that the crew has worked long and hard especial Charlotte that a little reward would be perfect. He got the money the proper paper work, the schedule on who is going and others aren't cause of person vacation or reason no need to be discussed so it was time for the announcement. He got his announcer radio and said, "Everyone pack your bags and your pets for 2 weeks cause...WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYLAND IN CALIFORNIA!" Soon enough everyone was cheering so loudly it was like a rock concert back from the 1980s.
Charlotte was working on Cinderella when she heard. "Hey what better way to know Cinderella then go to the source." She put her stuff away, locked up everything, and rushes to the house. Once the door opened, she yelled, "Disneyland time! Get your stuff for 2 weeks!" Charlotte rushed to her room and packed her bags. As she packs up, Dr. Watson got on the bed excited. She giggled. "Don't you worry Dr. Watson," She pulled out a serious vest. "Uncle pulled some strings for a time like this. Luckily he needs a helper here and there." Dr. Watson's tail wagged as he barked. "But be on your best behavior cause there's going to be a lot of kids both screaming and crying. If you can't take it, let me know and I'll give you to Uncle Boddy, cause he knows where the quite areas are to relax. OK?" Dr. Watson barked and stood up to put on the vest. "And since you have the vest, you're going to be on the plane with passengers. That too you need to behave. Private or local, no running back and forth." Once on Charlotte said, "Now get your leash and 2 toys. We leave in 2 hours. It's a private plane this time." Dr. Watson left the room.
Charlotte got her stuff packed and went downstairs where Rebecca was waiting. Rebecca asked, "Should we wait for your sister? I think she's coming this time."
Charlotte said, "She'll meet us in California but she's more interested in Knott's Berry Farm. If we finish Disney early we can visit there on our second week vacation."
Rebecca said, "Sounds like a plan. So, what are we going to do there?"
Charlotte got her keys as the 3 went outside to lock up. "Well I was thinking, depending on the lines, we hit half of our favorite for day one, and second half favorites the next for Disneyland, and so the same for California Adventure. That's 4 days down, and for the remaining 3, we can hit whichever ones we haven't done yet or repeat our favorites. That way the second week we can go to Knott's. It's certainly cheaper then Disney lately. We just need a rental or take the bus."
Soon enough everyone arrived at the airport where Uncle Boddy's plane, O'Hara, was ready. Everyone put their bags in the storage place, took their seats, and waited for the plane to take off. Rebecca, and Rebecca were in a row while Dr. Watson was sitting in between them at the 3-seat row. After another hour or so, the plane took off to the US. It was going to take 10 hours and 30 minutes to get there but luckily their 2 weeks doesn't start until tomorrow so there will be plenty of time to relax and get the jetlag done and over with. The hotel they will be staying is the Disneyland Hotel near the newly finished Downtown Disney. Since there was space from the hotel to the park, why not make the trip more enjoyable. Especially you can buy things and the eating prices are somewhat cheaper than in the park thought not quite as often. Soon the 10 hours were up and the plane landed in California of the United States of America. Only a few times Uncle Boddy took Charlotte and Renee to California back then they were 3 to 8 years old to both Disneyland and Knott's, and once to Disneyworld when they were 10. They had to stop after a while because prices rise so much that for a short while the family boycotted Disneyland and stick to Knott's until things were straighten out. But ever after a long year of hard work, there is a time and place where you rise the white flag.
Anyway, everyone got their bags, got on the shuttle bus that was waiting for them, and once everyone was on the bus off they went to the Disney Hotel. Already nearly everyone was tired and wanted to sleep but can't. Didn't take long to arrive at the hotel and everyone getting off. Everyone checked in, and walked to their rooms. Charlotte and Rebecca got a special one for Renee when she comes, and a dog bed for Dr. Watson. Once in the room, a master suit compared to Uncle Boddy's penthouse, Rebecca went body first on the bed. "Thank God we're here."
Charlotte got the vest and leash off of Dr. Watson and he started to stretch and walk around a bit. "Thank goodness our vacation starts tomorrow." She started to put the clothes away as well as little nick-nacks. "You wanna look at the map to decide which to go tomorrow? Might help us relax."
Rebecca said, "I already got my picks: The First 50 Magical Years, Star Tours, Indiana Jones, the train ride around the park and Innoventions. You?"
Charlotte said, "Well my picks are: Small World, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Snow White, Storybook, Dumbo, Alice ride and cups, Pirates, Tiki room, Tarzan, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Roger Rabbit."
Rebecca said, "That's a lot of favorites. Think we can hit those in 2 days?"
Charlotte said, "Well there's 19 total so if we do 10 tomorrow and last 9 the next day we got that park covered. And like I said it all depends on lines. Since Uncle Boddy gave everyone VIPs it should be easy especial if we're planning on eating in the park."
Rebecca said, "You're Uncle sure has a lot of connections. What gives?"
Charlotte said, "Let's just say the family knew Walt and Walt owes the family royalties for life after an incident at another park. The worker was a spy for a rival company and was purposely sabotaging the rides and it was up to Great-Grandpa to figure out who it is. After the case was solved and slipped under the rug Walt gave the family royalties for saving his business just in time for the millionth guest."
Rebecca sat up. "Wow. Anyway, what about California Adventure?"
Charlotte sat on the bed next to her and opened the map and said, "Well, Muppet 3D is a must, Art of Disney Animation though it might be gone by now, Golden Dreams, Maliboomer, Tough to be a Bug, Tower of Terror, Grizzily River Run, Mullholland Madness, Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular, Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue, and Soarin' Over California. Remember the place is still new so it's mostly walk around."
Rebecca said, "That's 10 roughly 11 stuff. We can do all that in one day and explore the rest or go on them again the next day. This is going to be the easiest 4 days. But what about Dr. Watson? Some of those rides he can't go on."
Charlotte said, "Uncle Boddy will be with us. So, whichever ride we're on but he doesn't want to, he can watch over Dr. Watson. Now the hard part is exploring the new Downtown Disney they finished without buying anything. But the plus side if we want for a rerun we can use the Monorail system to get to Tomorrow Land if needed. Wanna go over Knott's next?"
Rebecca said, "We will once we're done here and when your sister comes. Then we'll have the map and we can look over which ones we want to go on. But what are the absolute must for you?"
Charlotte said, "Mostly Pony Express, Mystery Lodge, Big Foot Rapids, Stage Coach Ride, and the Indian Dance. There are some at Camp Snoopy but those are a must."
Both lay back to relax, as Dr. Watson was asleep. Rebecca turned over and rests her head-on Charlotte's shoulder. "You think here you can finally lose your virginity?"
Charlotte said, "Honey we talked about this. I'm waiting for us to get married. I want it to be special. You yourself said yours wasn't so special. Maybe once we're married it can be. Besides we're in a hotel. People will hear us and we'll get in trouble."
Rebecca said, "Fair enough. But when will we get married?"
Charlotte said, "Well there are rules that Phantom told me about: 20s are for fun, 30s learn the lessons, and 40s pay for the drinks. So, when we hit the big 30 we'll get married. It's just who will propose first."
Rebecca smiled. "Alright we'll wait til we're thirty. It's going to be hell for me though."
Charlotte asked, "Well what's the rush? Don't you wanna enjoy life to see what it has to offer?"
Rebecca said, "I get that enough with the missions I get. I guess I just wanna settle down so I don't have to travel anymore."
Charlotte asked, "Yeah but if you retired early what would you do with your life?"
Rebecca wanted to respond to that but realize that Charlotte has a point. "You got me there. I never thought of a plan be if I did retire." She looked at the clock. "Let's get some sleep before our fun tomorrow."
Charlotte said, "You got it." The 2 got off of the bed, took a shower, changed into their pajamas and went to bed. Once in bed Rebecca faced the wall and Charlotte put her arms around her and hugged her from the back. "I love you Becky."
Rebecca smiled and held her hand. "Love you too Char." Then the 2 went to sleep.
The next morning, Rebecca and Charlotte got up, got dressed, got the vest on Dr. Watson and once they got their gear and keys, went to the lobby here Uncle Boddy was waiting for them. Charlotte asked, "Where are the others?"
Uncle Boddy said, "They're sleeping and having their own agendas for the park. It's just us until Renee gets here."
Rebecca asked, "So where are we going to eat?"
Uncle Boddy said, "I was thinking of that Rainforest Café that is open at Downtown Disney."
Charlotte said, "I'm for it."
The group left the hotel and walked into Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney (officially the Downtown Disney District) is an outdoor shopping center located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, United States. It opened in 2001 as part of an expansion of the Resort from one theme park (Disneyland) to a multi-park resort complex. In the place was different restaurants known as: Catal, Earl of Sandwich, ESPN Zone, Häagen-Dazs, Jamba Juice, La Brea Bakery Café, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Napolini, Starbucks Coffee, Rainforest Café, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, Tortilla Jo's, Uva Bar, and Wetzel's Pretzels. For retail, there was: Alamo Rent a Car, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chapel Hats, Disney's Pin Traders, Disney Vault 28, D Street, Fossil, Lego Imagination Center, Marceline's Confectionery, Pearl Factory, Rainforest Cafe' Retail Shopping Village, Ridemakerz, Sanuk, Sephora, Something Silver, Sunglass Icon, Travelex, WonderGround Gallery, and World of Disney. As for other attractions and entertainment there was: AMC Theatres Downtown Disney 12, A Walt Disney Travel Company Information Center, Live musicians, and Swing dancing. Rebecca said, "Wow. This place is huge."
They found the Rainforest café and were seated right away near the fish tanks. Uncle Boddy said, "I like this place already."
Then they heard the sound affect thunder and the robot gorilla was acting up and they also heard elephants in the other room. Dr. Watson whined and growl a bit from the sound. Charlotte gently comforts him. "It's alright Dr. Watson. It's just sound effects. The thunder and the animals here aren't real so they won't hurt us." Dr. Watson calmed down.
Rebecca said, "I'm surprised he's not staring at the fish-tanks right now. He loves to fish."
Charlotte said, "He likes to fish but if he stays at the fish tank for too long we'll get in trouble and won't get into the park." Soon they got their drinks ordered.
Uncle Boddy asked, "So what's our plans for Disneyland?"
Rebecca said, "We're going to hit half of our favorites today and do the other half tomorrow depending on the lines."
Uncle Boddy said, "I gave you guys VIPs it shouldn't be a problem."
Charlotte said, "Yeah but we're not the type of person to brag about. Maybe we should use them if the lines are too long and won't if it's moderate."
Rebecca asked, "Like how?"
Charlotte said, "For example: Rodger Rabbit, there's a maze inside the building to get to the ride, if we see people outside of the building we use the VIP. If there's a 2 or 3 layered line, for example the Tea Cups, we don't have to."
Rebecca asked, "So if there's people outside of the ride building its VIP and if not we don't use it?"
Charlotte said, "Right and it'll be very obvious which of the 2 is there depending on the ride."
Rebecca asked, "What about shows?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Depending on the show really. If you're going to see Lincoln or the 50th anniversary thing, there won't be a small or big crowd. Same with the Tiki Room. If only Captain EO was still around you 2 would've loved it."
Rebecca asked, "Captain EO?"
Charlotte said, "It's a Michael Jackson 3D music video film. I've seen it once back in 96 before it closed. You would've loved it."
Uncle Boddy asked, "Are you going to Knott's anytime soon?"
Charlotte said, "We're planning on waiting for Sissy to join us next week to go. By then we'll be done with Disneyland and if we finish Knott's early we might go back though Renee is more of a Knott's fan then a Disney fan."
Rebecca asked, "Why isn't she a Disney fan?"
Uncle Boddy said, "She's more of a spiritual person in comparison to Charlotte. She would practice to join the circus or a freak show like environment. She's the traveler of the family then a puzzle solver like Charlotte and I. Though she did say once she has her fun, she'll retire and stay in Scotland permanently and since she's younger then Charlotte it's going to be a while."
Charlotte said, "As long as she's safe and enjoys what she does I don't mind."
Rebecca asked, "Does she ask you to join her on one of her trips?"
Charlotte said, "Not all the time. Very rarely and it depends on the location. I think the last trip was to England."
Once breakfast was done, the group made it to the Disneyland entrance and once through those gates they were in Main Street. Uncle Boddy got the map out. "Alright which first?"
Dr. Watson walked over the 50th anniversary building. Rebecca giggled. "I think Dr. Watson got the first pick."
Everyone walked inside; luckily they allowed Dr. Watson in, they walked around the building before the next show. Charlotte said, "Wow. To think this whole place started from a Marry-Go-Round his daughters were once on."
Rebecca asked, "You think this is the location of the area where he got the inspiration?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Maybe. It's hard to tell really. Both this park and the one in Florida had mechanical problems so I don't know if it's the exact same one. From what I remember the theme was Sleeping Beauty though now I don't know."
Charlotte asked, "Could you imagine what would happen if I bring the people I meet on my missions here?"
Rebecca said, "God Briar Rose would be jealous of Disney's version, and Snow White think she's seeing her twin before the Snow Queen thing."
Uncle Boddy said, "Thank goodness you haven't hit a Mulan case Charlotte. I don't think she would've liked it." Charlotte shrugged. "I've been thinking that maybe get lunch. We can check out the restaurant at the Pirates ride."
Rebecca said, "We can go there maybe after the ride itself. Though we haven't decided which ones today and which ones' tomorrow."
Charlotte said, "We can just go down the list and our cut off can be 4 or 5. What do you think Uncle Boddy?"
Uncle Boddy said, "We'll say 4 because lines get crazy at dinner time. Any plans on the fireworks show?"
Rebecca said, "I don't know about that."
Charlotte said, "Same here. Just relaxing in the hotel room is perfect enough at night."
They continued to go on the rides in Disneyland that they can do and as they walked around, Charlotte was looking around for any hints of Cinderella since sooner or later she's going to have a case about Cinderella and so far, all she sees is walking characters saying 'hi' to kids and taking photos with them. When they arrived at the Matterhorn, Uncle Boddy asked, "Who wants to go on it?"
Rebecca said, "I will."
Charlotte said, "You 2 go ahead. I'm going to sit and rest with Dr. Watson." The 2 got in line and Charlotte walked to a bench and sat down. Dr. Watson walked next to her and lay down to rest too. It was going to be a while since there are actually 2 lines and it goes around the mountain and beyond depending on what side. As they rested Charlotte took off her shoes and rubbed her aching feet. "I walked everywhere in the area and Disneyland is the only place that make my feet hurt. Need to wear other shoes besides tennies."
Then she heard a voice. "Try glass slippers." Charlotte looked up and saw Disney's character Cinderella. "Not good for flat feet."
Charlotte smiled. "Trying to dodge the kids?" The 2 laughed.
'Cinderella' sat down next to her. "They're wonderful kids, they really are but you can tell who are the bad parents and who are the good parents." Then she asked, "Are you the Fairytale Detective?"
Charlotte answered, "I am. Why do you need to know?"
'Cinderella' said, "I've heard wonderful stories about you. But why don't you have cases here in the states?"
Charlotte said, "I just do cases that are handed to me but it's mostly in Europe since here there's the FBI and CIA that can take care of things. The most political thing I did was save a chancellor's daughter. Everything else is roughly royal."
'Cinderella' got up. "Well I better go. Thanks for the talk Detective."
Charlotte said, "No problem. It was nice." Then 'Cinderella' left. Charlotte asked Dr. Watson, "Kinda random huh?" Dr. Watson scoffed agreeing with her. "Well with everything going around, I'm not surprised anymore. One day at a time." After roughly a half hour, Uncle Boddy and Rebecca walked up. "How was the ride?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Really good but it needs an upgrade here and there."
Rebecca said, "They might one day I would love to see the yeti move as though it was real."
Charlotte asked, "Well what now? We did over half of our favorite rides already for a short visit tomorrow. Wanna eat at pirates and call it a day?"
Uncle Boddy said, "I think we should. We got 2 weeks here and if we do our favorite too soon we'll be bored."
Rebecca said, "Fine by me. After tomorrow we got 2 days of California Adventure before Renee gets here."
The group made it to Frontier Land and found the restaurant that was connected to the ride. They already went on it and luckily Uncle Boddy said no so he stayed with Dr. Watson when the 2 girls got on the ride. So, this time it was time for eating. As they ate Charlotte asked, "Any news on Grandpa?"
Uncle Boddy shook his head. "Nothing. I don't know if there will ever be one. Darcy might be connected to your cases. That's a fact. But as for finding Grandpa, I don't know if we ever will."
Rebecca asked, "You mean there's no more clues other than the theater?"
Uncle Boddy answered, "I collected and examined every nook and cranny of that place and we're just getting the basic info of what happened 5 years ago."
Charlotte said, "Wonder what would've happened if Renee was with me that night. She might have discovered her powers."
Rebecca said, "That what puzzles me. Everyone back home has transformed into their characters yet the Boddy family is born with powers like mutants. What's the deal?"
Uncle Boddy said, "There are many theories about us and all of them are debunked. But I was sworn not to tell anyone in the family until the right time."
Charlotte said, "But Uncle. What if that time never comes?"
Uncle Boddy shrugged. "Oh well. Not my problem."
Charlotte hit Boddy on the shoulder. "No fair! I want answers too you know! Why is our family such a mystery? I mean who was the first Boddy?"
Uncle Boddy shook his head. "Can't tell you."
Rebecca asked, "Can't you take a risk this one time?"
Uncle Boddy said, "This is coming from a girl that ran inside a theater section without looking around and got kidnapped by Andreas."
"Touché." Rebecca muttered.
Then Charlotte asked, "What about mom and dad?"
Uncle Boddy said coldly, "Forget about them. Your father stopped being my brother the moment he and his wife walked out on you and Renee. Why ask about them?"
Charlotte shrugged. "I just want to know where they and wondered if they will come back. I mean they must be detectives or something that keeps them away for so long."
Uncle Boddy said, "Charlotte, they never sent you or your sister a birthday card or a Christmas card. Don't hold your breath on them. 2 years ago, you were fine with them gone why the sudden change?"
Charlotte said, "Maybe because I'm turning 21 soon and was hoping for at least something."
Uncle Boddy said, "Like I said, don't hold your breath."
Rebecca said, "I'm with your uncle on this one. Maybe seeing all these Disney stuff is making you feel emotional."
Charlotte asked, "Oh like it's not happening to you? You contact your family all the time and spend time with them when needed."
Uncle Boddy said, "Enough! There will be no fighting on this vacation or you'll be locked in your room for the rest of the trip."
The 2 said, "Sorry Mr. Boddy."
Uncle Boddy said, "Good. Now let's finish our meal and call it a day before we say something we'll regret and I don't want to be the first."
Charlotte sighs. "Well, back on Grandpa, other than the swan princess, nightingale, and possible beauty and the beast symbolisms, what connections have you found to my cases?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Other than possible Darcy being our hit list, just Easter eggs. You know dad never said anything about Rose Tyler, Abigale, Andreas, or any of his other acts. He only told me stories on how he and mom meet."
Rebecca asked, "Could it possibly be regret? I mean, I know the fire wasn't his fault, but could it?"
Uncle Boddy said, "That or that he couldn't save Rose. To be honest, and don't get me wrong, I love my mother to death, but knowing the shoulda/coulda/woulda, I would often think what it would be life if Rose was my mother."
Charlotte said, "Nearly my thoughts exactly when I was there in her room years ago. Maybe I would've been a ballet dancer part time. Would've love to do Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky work."
Rebecca said, "Mostly cause pretty soon you'll be working on his last 2 he made, Nutcracker and Swan Lake."
Charlotte said, "The Nutcracker isn't really considered a Fairytale Rebecca. But I did play a game with a similar theme and I do have the Nutcracker Prince movie. Also, I have seen the ballet during Christmas but only twice have I seen it."
After dinner, Uncle Boddy and the girls went their separate ways. He was going on more rides as the girls called it a night. Once in their room, Charlotte let go of Dr. Watson as he went to bed and went to sleep. Rebecca opened the window doors to the balcony. "That was fun. Can't wait for tomorrow. Have to admit I've never been to Disneyland before."
Charlotte walked up to her. "First time for everyone, right?"
Rebecca put her arm around Charlotte said, "Yeah."
Charlotte place her head on Rebecca's shoulder as they looked outside feeling the breeze around them. Charlotte said, "You know this night is romantic." Then she smiled. "Got an idea." She walked back inside, looked up the TV guide, turn it on and put on a channel that does music. The screen was black so it was mostly for listening. "How about a dance Rebecca?"
Rebecca smiled. "I would be delighted." She walked to Charlotte, put her hands on Charlotte's waist, since she taller than her, as Charlotte put her hands on Rebecca's shoulders as they started to dance. The song was 'So This is Love' from Cinderella.
So, this is love, hmm
So, this is love
So, this is what makes life divine
I'm all aglow, hmm
And now I know
The key to all heaven is mine
My heart has wings, hmm
And I can fly
I'll touch every star in the sky
So, this is the miracle
That I've been dreaming of
Hmm, hmm
So, this is love
The 2 danced and danced and danced the night away. None other couple were ever happier. Guess that's what happens when one goes to Disneyland. All their troubles go away and for a brief moment in time all is at piece, all is well, and would feel nothing but happiness whenever one enters the enchanted park. And to think all of this started when Mr. Disney took his daughters to the park and after getting fired from his old job to show those fools he can make something out of a dream. Did he hate Jews, maybe yes maybe no. It was a different time back then. Not everyone is perfect. Those that think they are, are blinded by their own faults in ignorance.
Soon the 2 had enough and changed into their pjs. Once into bed, fireworks started to go off and Dr. Watson got on the bed. Charlotte said, "It's just firework Dr. Watson. You heard them all the time back home."
Rebecca said, "Yeah but it only last an hour or so, not counting New Years. In Disneyland, their scheduled to go a certain way with the music. Dr. Watson isn't used to it since this is his first trip here. Thank God the bed is big enough for 3."
Charlotte yawned and pulled back the blankets so Dr. Watson can be warm. "Just don't pee in the bed Dr. Watson. You know where the bathroom is." Then she turns to Rebecca said, "Good thing we're not in the park at night. They release the stray cats to catch the mice and rats in the park before morning. I can already picture us chasing Dr. Watson chasing cats." Dr. Watson growled. "Hey it's not my fault that you gave the staff members a headache when you were a puppy when you were chasing the kittens at the vets."
Rebecca said, "I remember that."
Charlotte said, "Well anyway, goodnight guys."
Rebecca said, "Goodnight." Dr. Watson did a small bark as he snuggled between the 2 girls.
The spent the next day finishing the park so they can finish the rides that were on their list including shows they didn't have a chance to go to on the first day. Surprisingly, there were longer lines the second day then the first day and had no choice but to do the VIP bracelet and if there were spare fast-passes, they would give it to a family that need it the most since at times they would accidently get them thinking the lines weren't that long. Boy were the girls wrong. Even the maze lines had mazes.
Anyway, after those 2 days, it was time for California Adventure. That morning, Charlotte was up first and saw the other 2 were still asleep. So, she quietly got out of bed, grabbed her clothes, and went to the bathroom to change. Once out she saw the 2 were still asleep so it was time for a photo op. "Oh man it's like watching a Thin Man movie."
Rebecca heard her and opened her eyes. "What?" She turned her head and saw Dr. Watson still asleep. "Oh." She rubbed her eyes and sat up. Dr. Watson soon woke up and got out of bed so he can go outside. "Never thought sleeping with a wolf was comfortable. It's like hugging a long pillow."
Charlotte smiled. "Well wash your hands just in case. Remember how long he was when he was a pup 3 years ago."
Rebecca said, "You should've said that before I rubbed my eyes."
Charlotte said, "I said just in case. Go to the bathroom." Rebecca got her clothes and went to the bathroom. "Forgot she gets cranky sometimes." She muttered. Dr. Watson came back with a leash. "Looks like you're ready huh? Remember we're going to California Adventure and that place will be crowded. Think you can handle it or do you wanna stay with Uncle Boddy until Renee comes?" Dr. Watson covered his nose with his paw. "Alright. You can stay with Uncle Boddy. California Adventure is still in a beta test anyway."
Then Rebecca came out. "Who's staying with Uncle Boddy?"
Charlotte put the vest and leash on Dr. Watson. "Dr. Watson wants to stay with Uncle Boddy when we go to California Adventure. Thinks that's a good idea since there's more rides then sit-downs. That and it'll be crowded."
Rebecca said, "Can't blame him since the park is still new." She got her room-key, purse, and stuff. "So Goofy's place today?"
Charlotte said, "I think there's another place that's a bit cheaper at Downtown but we got to ask Uncle Boddy since he'll be paying for this week before Knott's."
The 3 went to the lobby and saw their co-workers already left to have fun at the parks, Disney or not, and they waited for Uncle Boddy to come down. After about two hours, still no Uncle Boddy. Rebecca asked, "What's taking him so long? He was on time yesterday."
Charlotte said, "Wait here." She walked to the front desk. "Excuse me, but what room is Mr. Boddy's please?"
The clerk said, "He's in the penthouse. Shall I ring for him?"
Charlotte said, "No need but I need a spare key to that room. I'm his niece and it's best if I wake him up." The clerk was happy enough to give Charlotte the room key. Charlotte arrived at the penthouse and used the key on the door and walked inside. It took her a while but she found Uncle Boddy in bed with a bottle next him. "Drank again huh?" Charlotte walked to the bathroom, got an ice bucket, filled it with ice and water and walked over to the bed. Already she can smell the booze from his breath. "Sorry dude." She dumped the water on Uncle Boddy and…it didn't faze him. "What the hell?" Then she thought of an idea. "Wonder if I should Cole Miner's Daughter on you by putting hot bean on you."
That woke him up. "Unlike her husband it'll wake me up." He saw Charlotte. "Why are you here? You can go to the park by yourself."
Charlotte said, "We need a wolf sitter and Dr. Watson doesn't want to go to California Adventure. So, pick your poison: Dr. Watson here with a hangover or Sr. Watson with a hangover in California Adventure?"
Uncle Boddy sighs as he lays on his back on the bed. "Fine, he can stay here. But after California Adventure he's your problem."
Charlotte laughed and got her phone out and called Rebecca. Didn't take her long to get up there. Charlotte opened the door and Dr. Watson ran right in and jumped on the bed waking Uncle Boddy up again groaning and moaning. Charlotte said, "Easy Dr. Watson. He has a hangover and can be very cranky. Ease up on the guy alright?"
Rebecca said, "Thanks Mr. Boddy. We owe you."
Uncle Boddy said, "You bet your fucking ass you do." Quickly got up and ran to the bathroom. Luckily this time he had on his boxers on. Last time was full on naked.
Charlotte said, "Let's go before you lose out appetite. Be good Dr. Watson!"
Dr. Watson barked which made Uncle Boddy yell, "No barking!"
The 2 quickly got out of there and went to Downtown Disney. Since they burn too much daylight already, it was Rainforest Café again. This time they got the second floor since Dr. Watson wasn't with them. Rebecca said, "I don't remember your uncle being a boozer before today."
Charlotte said, "He only drinks during his birthday and vacations so it's not that often. But when he does, depending on the bottle, he can either can't take it as in one cup, or 1 bottle to do him in. He can't exactly hold his liquor unless it's gin or wine. Schnapps or martinis he can't take."
Rebecca asked, "And what did you find?"
Charlotte replied, "Vodka. That's mostly 50/50."
Rebecca said, "Wonder if his drinking is the reason why he's not married yet."
Charlotte said, "No it's not the reason why."
Rebecca asked, "What is?"
Charlotte said, "He's gay." That shuts her up. "Well actually bisexual but he's mostly into dudes. And the only guy available is Shakespeare, and he already has a baby mama."
Rebecca asked, "Not Kurt?"
Charlotte shook her head. "He's more of a lady's man really and he won't leave me alone. I think he has a broke gay-dar."
Rebecca laughed. "Wouldn't surprise me. To think he learned his lesson after Madeline."
After breakfast, they walked through Downtown Disney to go to California Adventure. Their first stop was Soarin' over California. They were seated in the middle row and when the riding started, the 2 were in awe as they saw the screen move, feel the movement, and even smelled the smells depending on the scenery.
Meanwhile, back in the penthouse, Uncle Boddy finally got over the hangover as he started to make food. As he was cooking Dr. Watson walked next to him and sat down waiting for something. Uncle Boddy said, "Alright. I'll make a plate for you 2. Hope you're not bored here Dr. Watson. I know you wanna stay with Charlotte and Rebecca." Dr. Watson got on his back legs and placed his front ones on the counter watching Uncle Boddy cook. "But I guess some peace and quiet isn't all bad huh?" Dr. Watson barked. When he was done, he put down Dr. Watson's plate which was bacon and scrambled eggs. Then Uncle Boddy started to work on his. "Excited to see Renee again?" Dr. Watson was too busy eating. "Have to admit I miss my niece. Hope one day she'll settle down in the future. But then again she doesn't like to be caged. The one thing she and Charlotte have in common is they love to travel." When he finished cooking, at ate his breakfast in the kitchen table. Then he got a phone call. He answered the phone and asked, "Hello? Mr. Boddy speaking."
He heard a familiar voice. "Hey Uncle!"
Uncle Boddy smiled. "Renee! What's up? Haven't heard from you in a while."
Renee said, "Sorry about that. I was doubled booked and didn't have the time to call you. To tell you the truth, I'm glad I left."
Uncle Boddy didn't like the sound of that. "What happen? Where were you?"
Renee said, "I was in Jupitar Florida. And though the 'freaks' there were the kindest people I've ever meet, it ended very sadly. Only me, the twins, Lobster Boy, and 3 boob survived."
Uncle Boddy sighs and took a seat. "Tell me everything from the beginning."
Renee said, "Elsa Mars was the owner of Fräulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities; and her some of her performers were the bearded lady Ethel Darling, her lobster-handed son Jimmy Darling, the strongman Dell Toledo, and his three-breasted hermaphrodite wife Desiree Dupree, as well as the newly recruited conjoined twin sisters Bette and Dot Tattler."
Uncle Boddy said, "Sounds like a lively bunch."
Renee said, "They were. Anyway, after their mother is found stabbed to death, Bette and Dot are discovered stabbed themselves at their farmhouse. The news makes headlines, and soon Elsa discovers the twins' existence. Believing the sisters to be her troupe's saviors, she brings them back to camp. They meet their fellow freaks Paul the Illustrated Seal who has seal-like flippers for hands, Amazon Eve who is the largest and strongest woman of the show, and finally the tiny performer from India, Ma Petite who is the smallest woman in the world. Bette sees the show as their haven but Dot believes that they are being exploited for their appearance. Meanwhile, a serial killer Twisty the Clown is responsible for recent murders and kidnappings that plagued the town."
Uncle Boddy asked, "You didn't get hurt be him, did you?"
Renee said, "No I wasn't. Thank goodness. Well what happened was a detective arrives at the freak show to arrest Bette and Dot for the recent string of murders. After calling them all freaks and threatening to drive them out of town, Jimmy kills the detective and the freaks dispose of his body. After a performance, which was bought out by a wealthy widow named Gloria Mott and her emotionally stunted son Dandy Mott, Dandy demands to buy the twins, offering Elsa $15,000, but she declines. Enraged by his boring life, Dandy sets out to join the freak show, but Jimmy turns him down. Hoping to cheer her son up, Gloria finds Twisty on the side of the road and brings him home to surprise Dandy, not knowing that he is a meg. Dandy searches inside his bag and finds a severed head, causing Twisty to knock Dandy out and run away. Dandy follows him back to an abandoned school bus in the middle of the woods, where he discovers a kidnapped woman and boy, and realizes the two can work together."
Uncle Boddy said, "Wow."
"New to the troupe are Dell and his wife Desiree, who fled Chicago after Dell murdered a man having sex with Desiree. Elsa allows him to be the show's bodyguard, but he soon becomes more than she can handle after he degrades her and beats up Jimmy for taking the freaks out in public to a diner. Ethel is less than happy about Dell's arrival; it is revealed that he and Ethel were once married, and after trying to kill his own son Jimmy, Ethel made him leave. When she learns that her liver is failing, Ethel makes Dell promise to look after Jimmy when she dies, though he is never to tell him of his true lineage." Said Renee.
"Was she like a second mother to you?" asked, Uncle Boddy.
"Times I wished she was." Replied Renee.
Uncle Boddy asked, "What happened next?"
"A con artists Stanley and Maggie Esmerelda set their eyes on Elsa's troupe, hoping to make some money by selling the freak's corpses to a museum. Posing as a fortune teller, Maggie joins the troupe and soon falls for Jimmy. On Halloween, Ethel tells the urban legend of Edward Mordrake, a man born with a face on the back of his head, who, if summoned on Halloween, will take a freak to hell with him. Elsa performs on Halloween night, unknowingly summoning Mordrake; who goes around camp learning the sad tales of its performers. Coming to Elsa's tent, she reveals her past life in Germany, where she worked as a dominatrix. She reveals that she was a victim of Hans Grüper, also known as Dr. Arthur Arden, who amputated her legs while filming a snuff film. Mordrake was about to choose Elsa to take to hell, but he hears music and realizes Elsa is not the one. Jimmy and Maggie try to rescue the kidnapped children after discovering Twisty's hideout, but Dandy knocks them out and he and Twisty put on a show for the kids. The pair soon escape and Mordrake visits Twisty, asking to learn his tale. He learns that Twisty worked as a clown at a freak show, and after two dwarves convinced him the police were after him for molesting children, Twisty made a failed suicide attempt, that left his jaw blown off. After revealing his misdeeds, Mordrake kills Twisty." Said Renee.
Uncle Boddy asked, "Did Mordrake go after you?"
Renee replied, "I didn't perform so no he didn't."
Uncle Boddy asked, "What about Dandy?"
Renee said, "Since his mentor is dead, Dandy gets more curious about killing and starts by killing his maid Dora, soon followed by a prostitute named Andy. Dora's daughter Regina Ross later visits Mott Manor looking for her mother. Gloria asks Dandy to see a therapist but he refuses to go anymore after the first visit. Gloria attempts to end the madness, but Dandy steals her gun, shoots her in the head and bathes in her blood. Stanley pressures Maggie to murder Jimmy and Ma Petite, but when she cannot go through with either one, he turns to Dell. After he blackmails him with the knowledge of his homosexual tendencies, Dell kills Ma Petite."
Uncle Boddy said, "Poor little one. How did she die?"
"Choke her to death and the thing is Elsa rescued her from a Sultan king who had her on a leash. Traded her for crates of soda." Renee sighs and continues. "Overhearing Elsa's plans to help get rid of the twins with Stanley, Ethel confronts Elsa, accusing her of killing anyone who steals her spotlight. Ethel shoots Elsa in her wooden leg, finding out her secret. However, Elsa throws a dagger through Ethel's eye, killing her. After she and Stanley make her death look like a suicide, Jimmy sinks into a drunken despair over his mother's death. Dandy visits the Tupperware party women and kills them all, framing Jimmy for the crime. Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood after Stanley promises her a career in television, but when Dell tells her of Stanley convincing Jimmy to sell his hands to afford bail, she realizes he is not to be trusted. Traveling salesman and magician Chester Creb visits the freak show, falling in love with the twins. Elsa sells the show to Chester to go with Stanley to Hollywood."
Uncle Boddy said, "Bitch."
"My words exactly." Said Renee. "Dell tries to commit suicide by hanging himself but is saved by Desiree. When he admits to murdering Ma Petite to Desiree, Elsa shoots Dell in the head and kills him. During a feast to welcome the new owner, the freaks reveal they know of Stanley's true intentions, after Maggie confesses to Desiree. Desiree kills the curator of the museum and gives her head to Stanley. Stanley is chased around camp by the freaks, who later turn him into their own version of Meep. The next day, the troupe was rehearsing under Chester but Bette and Dot refuse to be his assistants and leave. Maggie volunteers, however, Chester hallucinates and sees Maggie as his wives who criticize him; he saws Maggie in half, killing her. He then chases Marjorie into his caravan and kills her also, believing Marjorie caused the hallucination. Chester leaves the freak show and turns himself in to the police. After careful consideration, the troupe believes Stanley's word and they plan to kill Elsa the same night. Before they can, Elsa is warned by Bette and Dot that she will be killed next, so Elsa sells the show to Dandy and moves to Hollywood."
Uncle Boddy asked, "What's wrong with Chester Creb?"
"He was a vet with a metal plate in his head. Something must have happened because he did all those crimes, not the dummy." Said Renee.
"What happened to your friends after Dandy got em?" He heard Renee cry a bit. "Please tell me and take your time."
After a while Renee said, "The freaks quit and turn on Dandy which causes him to go on a killing spree. Desiree and I survived by hiding during the rampage while Jimmy is away from the grounds, and Bette and Dot are tied up in his tent. Jimmy comes back to see the corpses of his family in the performing tent, and finds that Desiree and I were the only survivors. The twins marry Dandy back at his mansion, but is revealed to be an act of vengeance, as Desiree drugs Dandy at dinner. He awakens to find himself chained in Hardeen Houdini's (Harry Houdini's brother) Chinese torture tank, and drowns while the rest of us watch. After that we went our separate ways. I had to leave Florida."
Uncle Boddy said, "I'm glad you did. I'm so sorry of what has happened to you. If only you told me sooner, I would've gotten you out of there sooner."
Renee said, "It wouldn't make a difference. I couldn't abandon them. Though I've been there for a short time, they're like family with me. Especially since I couldn't save Saulty and Pepper."
Uncle Boddy asked, "Who were they?"
Renee said, "2 pinheads. One died from a stroke and the other was sent to her sister's but later sent to the asylum over a false crime. I called you after I manage to prove her innocents."
Uncle Boddy asked, "Will she be staying with us?"
Renee said, "No. Jimmy and the twins decided to take care of her. Desiree and her boyfriend can't take care of her given they're looking for a permanent place to live."
Uncle Boddy asked, "And the others can?"
Renee said, "Well the weird thing is that, when she went to the asylum her mind was nothing more than a toddler. But when I picked her up, she has the highest IQ I've ever seen."
Uncle Boddy got a pen and paper. "What's the place called?"
"Briarcliff Mental Institution in Massachusetts." Uncle Boddy stopped writing and went paled. "What's wrong Uncle?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Let's just say I'm glad you got in, got your friend, and got out. Never thought I would ever hear that name again."
"Past case?" she asked.
Uncle Boddy said, "It was back before the Clue case, when I was a rookie like your sister. I was an undercover janitor there. At Briarcliff Mental Institution, Sister Jude Martin and Sister Mary Eunice McKee maintain the institution that was founded by Monsignor Timothy Howard to treat and house the mentally and criminally insane. Psychiatrist Dr. Oliver Thredson, and scientist Dr. Arthur Arden, treat the patients within the facility, which include lesbian journalist Lana Winters, accused serial killer Kit Walker, and alleged murderer Grace Bertrand."
"They sound more dangerous than the infamous 6 you took down." Said Renee.
"They were." He said. "Sister Jude was once a philandering nightclub singer who unintentionally killed a young girl in a drunk-driving hit and run accident in 1949, leading to her becoming a nun and being selected to work at Briarcliff. Sister Jude was terrorized by the memory and goes to see the family of the dead girl, only to learn that the girl survived the accident with only a few broken bones. She figures that God had a plan for her all along, and decides that it is her job to destroy all the remaining evil at Briarcliff. Sister Mary Eunice is a shy and innocent nun who fears Sister Jude, and becomes possessed by the Devil during an exorcism of another patient, becoming cruel and willful."
"Was it an accident?" asked Renee.
"I don't know and I don't wanna know." He replied. "Dr. Arden is a former Nazi whose experiments have produced "Raspers", mutated former patients, who lurk in the woods surrounding the institution, and who are fed the flesh of dead patients. Dr. Thredson is assigned to evaluate Kit, who is accused of being the infamous serial killer 'Bloody Face' and believes his wife Alma was abducted by aliens. Thredson also tries to "reform" Lana, who was an ambitious journalist attempting to expose Briarcliff's mistreatments of patients. She was in a relationship with Wendy, who was blackmailed by Sister Jude into committing Winters, before being killed by Bloody Face. Thredson helps Lana escape from the asylum, but she learns that Thredson is actually Bloody Face, and is kept prisoner. He rapes her and tries to kill her, but she manages to escape, only to end up back at Briarcliff. She later learns she is pregnant with Thredson's baby."
Renee asked, "Why go there?"
Uncle Boddy said, "She's a journalist with a weird hobby for bananas. You figure it out." Then he continued. "Meanwhile, believing his wife is dead or missing, Kit has taken up with inmate Grace Bertrand, who has murdered her family as her father was sexually abusive towards her and her stepmother ignored it. Kit was arrested after Thredson hands in a taped confession that he tricked Kit into saying and Grace is take to sterilized after the pair are caught having sex. However, she was abducted by aliens and is later returned, very pregnant and ready to give birth. Kit escapes custody and returns to Briarcliff, where he blackmails the Monsignor into letting Grace, himself, and their baby go. The three arrive at his old home to find his wife Alma, alive and with her own baby. The possessed Sister Mary Eunice, with the help of Dr. Arden, has Sister Jude deposed and committed, and takes over Briarcliff. Monsignor Howard tries to exorcise her but instead is sexually assaulted by her. Out of options, Howard kills her by throwing her off the third-floor balcony, and Dr. Arden, having become loyal to Mary Eunice, cremates her while immolating himself. Lana successfully captures a confession from Dr. Thredson, but decides to confront him in his house to say she has turned the tape over to the police. He states that because he is insane, no jury will convict him and that she will be his last victim. As he reaches for a hidden gun, Lana shoots him in the head."
Renee said, "My goodness. Where's Lana today?"
"Lana became a famous television investigative reporter and gets Briarcliff closed down for its inhumane treatments, before it was reopened to what it is today. Lana reveals that Monsignor Howard committed suicide after she threatened to expose his neglect of the patients, and that Kit took in Sister Jude after Alma was committed to Briarcliff for killing Grace. Jude spends her remaining years bonding with Kit's children, before dying, leaving the family devastated. Kit also develops pancreatic cancer and is abducted by the aliens again. Lana and Thredson's grown son, Johnny, has vowed vengeance against her, angry at being rejected as a baby and wanting to finish his father's work. He confronts her at her house, where she ultimately convinces him that he is not like his father, before taking his gun and shooting him in the head. After that I arrested her." Said Uncle Boddy.
Renee said, "Wait. You waited that long to arrest her?"
Uncle Boddy said, "There's a reason why I'm head of Dark Parables. The job might have finished back in then but the case was officially closed when Lana Winters was arrested for murder. I was finishing the folder when I got the call about the Nightingale theater back in 2001."
Renee asked, "Anymore American Horror Stories I should know about?"
Uncle Boddy asked, "You want Murder House, Coven, Hotel, or Roanoke? Some are still open. But luckily we have no ties to them and they're someone else's problem."
Renee said, "Geeze Louise. Is this why our family is so fucked up?"
Uncle Boddy said, "10% of the time. The very first Boddy didn't start this until the late 1500s during the beginning of the Roanoke case. I don't know who solved it but we didn't get any credit. So, we didn't finish it. Only Asylum and, in your case, Freak Show."
Renee said, "So looking forward for this vacation. I miss you, the crew, Charlotte, everyone." She still sounded unhappy.
Uncle Boddy said, "I know honey. I know. Listen, how about no more gigs for a while? Like let's say a year or 2?"
Renee said, "I'm thinking more of 3 or if there's an opening near home, whichever comes first."
Uncle Boddy said, "Sounds like a good idea. Charlotte, Rebecca, and Dr. Watson are waiting for you to go to Knott's."
Renee then sounded much better. "Oh I can't wait to go to Knott's. The Mystery Lodge, Calico Mine Ride, Timber Mountain Log Ride, Stagecoach, Bigfoot Rapids, and Perilous Plunge. My favorites rides of all."
Uncle Boddy said, "You just listed your sister's and Rebecca's favorites already. Think you 3 can do all that in roughly 7 days?"
Renee said, "Oh I know I can. We can even try out the new stuff that's there. Plus, the extra 4 we can repeat the rides in both Disneyland and Knott's. Anyway, the other reason why I called is to let you know I'll be here at 6 in the morning and I need a ride. You got a rental?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Yeah I got a rental I'll be at the airport. Already the 2 did their 2 days at Disneyland and they're starting their 2 days at California Adventure. So, 4 days are nearly up. 3 more to go for Knott's. At least that's what they're planning."3
Renee said, "Good. I can use the extra three to relax then and hang out with you and Dr. Watson for a while. Hey since you brought up the Roanoke, what happened?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Well that case isn't done yet as well as the others. The US decided to take over the American Horror Stories, you and I were just lucky with the 2."
Renee asked, "What about the Alien thing from Asylum?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Like I said it's the US problem and I'm pretty sure we can never enter into Area 51."
Renee laughed. "So nothing but fairytales?"
"That's your sister's mess to clean up." The 2 laughed over the phone. "You know you should bring your carny friends from Florida to Scotland sometime soon. I'm sure they'll love the town."
Renee said, "I'll ask but don't be too upset if they say no. They want to live their own lives for a while. Besides, even though I have no doubt you would love home, it's better this way."
Uncle Boddy said, "Alright. Well I gotta hang up. See you tomorrow?"
Renee said, "Yup. See you in the morning. Oh and let Charlotte and Rebecca sleep in tomorrow I might sleep in myself once I'm in the room. Almost forgot, who am I bunking with?"
Uncle Boddy said, "You'll be staying with me for the time being unless one of the 2 wanna trade off."
Renee said, "Fair enough. Later." Then she hanged up.
Uncle Boddy turned off his phone and leans back. "Good Lord." He said. He noticed his food was cold so he heats it up. He turned to Dr. Watson who was asleep on the couch. "Seems even our non-Dark Parables members get into trouble. Why can't Renee pick a different profession?" Once his food warmed up he ate. "Guess she was lucky she helped when she did. I just hope she doesn't have blood on her hands." After he ate he sat down on the couch and Dr. Watson put his head on his lap and went back to sleep. Uncle Boddy pets him as they sat there in silence.
The next morning, Uncle Boddy got up early, got into his rental and drove to the airport. Once parked at the pick-up section, he walked inside and waited for Renee to come out. Dr. Watson was at his place his room was quieter when it came to fireworks. Anyway about an hour later, Renee came into view with her bags in tow. When she saw her uncle, she ran to him and jumped into his arms. "I miss you so much Uncle!" she said.
Uncle Boddy laughed as he hugged her. "Me too kiddo. Me too." After the hug, he picked up her bags and went to the car. "How was the flight?"
Renee said, "It was great. I watched a movie. Actually a collection of movies from WB, Cartoon Network, and Disney. What caught my eye was a short about all nursery rhyme characters having a party at Old King Cole's."
Uncle Boddy said, "I remember that one. I would pause it a lot to catch all the characters, I nearly broke the tape in the process. Have you seen Babes in Toyland or under its other title March of the Wooden Solders?"
Renee said, "Unless it involves Christmas, no I didn't get a chance to see it. It wasn't really a long of flight."
Uncle Boddy said, "A 5 hour and 40 minutes' flight is considered long in my book."
Renee said, "Compared to a 10 hour and 39 minutes' flight from here to home?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Okay I see your point."
Renee asked, "How are Charlotte's cases?"
Uncle Boddy and Renee got into the car and drove off. "So far so good. The only one that gave me a scare was the Nightingale theater one and that wasn't even a case. Just some nut-job that wanted attention."
Renee asked, "What about the Dark Piper?"
Uncle Boddy said, "No reports on him from Bahnoir. So there's a high possibility he is dead-dead. No one can survive an explosion like that. Why asking about him?"
Renee said, "It's just something that I read in Charlotte's report. She says it nearly mirrors her favorite Czechoslovak version of the story. In that story, the Piper falls in love with a woman and she falls in love with him, but after she was killed he and the tower guardian did a silent talk. After that he turns the town people into rats except for 2. It feels like Charlotte's case was a symbolism of that movie."
Uncle Boddy asked, "And?"
Renee said, "This is just a dumb idea, and don't tell her or she'll gave my head, but I think…those 2 reflect the woman and the Piper. Not as lovers since I know she's gay, though I think she's actually bisexual, but as in um…" She couldn't think up of the rest.
Uncle Boddy said, "People redoing the same tragedy over and over but in a different way. Like in a past life they were meant for each other but fates have other plans for them and if they cross before it's time, they will be forced apart."
Renee was impressed and said, "And I thought I was the only spiritual person in the family."
Uncle Boddy laughed. "Well, surprise-surprise now you know where you got it from. Oh have you figured out your powers yet?"
Renee sighs in frustration. "No and it's starting to annoy me. I was lucky enough that the other fake fortune teller died back in Florida before they found out I was also a fake. What kept me safe was what I told them about home and how magical it is. Never thought I would be a late bloomer."
Uncle Boddy said, "Well if it makes you feel any better, some of the workers still haven't gotten theirs yet as well as the town. Some never do and it doesn't seem to bother them much. So don't be upset if you don't get yours."
Renee said, "Well I'm jealous of Charlotte since she has 2."
Uncle Boddy said, "If it makes you feel any better, she didn't realize that she had the second one until Nightingale. As for seeing ghost, everyone has that once in their life."
Soon enough they arrived at the hotel and Uncle Boddy took Renee to his penthouse. Once there, Dr. Watson saw and ran to him and jumped up to lick her face. Renee laughed. "Nice to meet you too Dr. Watson."
Uncle Boddy dropped off the bags in the living-room. "Do you want anything to eat, drink?"
Renee said, "Actually a nice nap would be great. I even got a book to help me out." She pulled out the book that Charlotte wrote.
Uncle Boddy said, "You better not use that as a pillow. Your sister wouldn't like that."
Renee said, "No! It's a good story but believe it or not, and if you tell Charlotte I'll have your head, when I get a headache this book helps me calm down and get to sleep."
Uncle Boddy laugh as he opened the door to the spare bedroom for Renee. "Did you hear the critic from her rival?"
Renee said, "I did and I want to punch her in the mouth once I find out who she is. This ain't no rip-off. It fallows the same rules but it has some fairytale from sissy's perspective."
Uncle Boddy said, "Yeah it's just too bad the book wasn't number 1. Her publisher quit on her and Charlotte hasn't been writing since. Too bad though I was hoping for a number 2."
Renee said, "Well one-shot or not I love this book. Right now, goodnight." She got her bags, went to her room, unpacked her stuff, got into bed and read the book for a while. Dr. Watson got on the bed and lay next to Renee. "I'm more of a cat person but I'm really happy your part of the family Dr. Watson. Now our family crest as a black cat and a mist wolf. Feel like we're royal huh?" She asked as she scratched behind his ears. Dr. Watson wagged his tail a bit.
Later that day, Charlotte and Rebecca arrived at their room after another day at Disneyland. Rebecca said, "Man that was great. I'm so happy California Adventure exists."
Charlotte laughed. "Me too. Well we got 3 extra days before Knott's what do you wanna do until then?"
Rebecca said, "We can always repeat, but I do wanna check out the shops at Downtown Disney." Then she remembers something. "Almost forgot, at Knott's are the 3 of us going to do an old-time picture?"
Charlotte said, "Well me and Renee always do, when we can afford to. It's like family tradition. I'm sorta hoping when I get old and grey, I can put all the pictures in a photo album like a time evolution thing."
Rebecca asked, "What did you 2 do last time?"
Charlotte said, "Dressed up as ladies. I'm hoping this time we can dress up as can-can girls. I don't know if Uncle Boddy wants to take one this year."
Rebecca started to laugh. "He can dress up as our pimp." Even Charlotte laughed.
Charlotte said, "But the one we never took was us as Indians. We might do that this year since we have Dr. Watson. I think we'll do that, if that's alright."
Rebecca said, "It sounds perfect, but we'll ask Renee just in case, though we can always do a mismatch."
Charlotte said, "We'll just have to wait and see. You wanna visit Renee? I think she's with Uncle Boddy right now."
Rebecca lay back on the bed. "Naw I'm going to watch some TV. Wonder if there's anything else besides Disney here."
Charlotte said, "Good luck. I'm still looking for USA network."
Rebecca muttered, "I thought they were part of their branch." She turned on the TV and got the guide paper out.
Charlotte yelled, "I wouldn't fallow the guide paper if I were you! They're never 100% right."
Rebecca answered. "Thanks!"
Charlotte got her purse, both room keys and went up to the penthouse. Once at the door, she walked inside. Charlotte saw her Uncle Boddy on the couch watching TV. "Her Uncle Boddy. Is Renee here?"
Uncle Boddy turned his head and saw her. "Hey kid. Yeah. Renee is in the spare bedroom but I think she's asleep. Don't be a devil and wake her up. She had a rough time away from home. She's thinking of taking a 3-year time off."
Charlotte made painful/gross like look. "Ouch that bad huh?"
Uncle Boddy said, "Let's just say she won't be going to Florida anytime soon."
Charlotte said, "Well since Dr. Watson isn't here. I'll just open the door in case he has to go." She walked over to the door and quietly opened the door. Renee was asleep on the bed with a book on her chest. Dr. Watson saw Charlotte and gently got out of the bed and walked to her. "Hey boy. Can you be a dear and hang out with Uncle Boddy please?" Dr. Watson left. Charlotte walked over to her sister and gently got the book off of Renee. Then she got under the blankets and lay next to her. As Charlotte moved some hair from Renee's face, Renee woke up a bit. "Hey honey."
Renee smiled. "Hey. I'm so glad to see a familiar face."
Charlotte said, "Same here. I missed you sissy."
Renee said, "Same here sissy." Renee snuggled closer to Charlotte as Charlotte put her arms around her. "I'm so glad to be here. I don't want to be away from you for a long time."
Charlotte pets Renee's hair. "I understand Re. You don't have to tell me what happened."
Renee smiled. "Thanks. Can you tell me how your upcoming case is doing?"
Charlotte said, "Sure. Well I've been watching and reading all kinds of Cinderella stories that I'm close to watching the X rated Cinderella story."
Renee looked at her confused. "There's an x rated version?"
Charlotte said, "Yeah where the prince's dick as to match the right girl's pussy and not shoes." (I'm not making that up. There's a movie on that.)
Renee said, "Sounds disgusting. Do you really have to watch that one?"
Charlotte said, "I wish I can say no. Good news is that the edition I found has a mess up picture so all I have to do is to press the mute button."
Renee laughed. "I can't imagine the look on people's faces when they first saw it."
Charlotte said, "Oh there was one on Red Riding Hood too."
Renee said, "Oh God."
Charlotte said, "And Snow White."
Renee said, "Oh no!"
Charlotte said, "And Frog Prince, though in a manga book."
Renee said, "Shit."
Charlotte said, "And-"
Renee hits Charlotte's arm as she laughs. "Shut up! I don't want me childhood ruin! Got that enough already when I looked up the original tales of the nursery rhymes."
Charlotte said, "Sorry Re. But my innocence bubble is already slowly deflating and it's your turn."
Renee said, "No it's not. We maybe the same age but I'll last longer then you."
Charlotte asked, "Really? Have many porn shows have you watched in the past 6 years?"
Renee said, "Counting tapes one or 2 maybe. Real life, not that much."
Charlotte said, "Thanks to my research, I quad that number."
Renee looked at her shocked. "No." Charlotte nodded. "But you started at 14. 2 years after the talk."
Charlotte said, "Yeah but apparently, our dear Uncle forgot to tell us how many positions there are let alone what the dang thing looks like. I'll never look at Labyrinth the same way ever again."
Renee laughed as she hugged Charlotte. "My poor sister. Lost her innocence at a young tender age." Charlotte hugged her back. Then she asked, "What about-"
Charlotte yelled, "Yes I'm a virgin!"
The rest of the week past and this time all 4, if you count Dr. Watson were on their way to Knott's Berry Farm. Uncle Boddy dropped them off at the entrance. "What time do you want me to pick you guys up?"
Renee said, "We'll give you a call when we're done. We might get everything done in one day."
Rebecca said, "Depending on the rides that is. Here we don't have VIPs."
Charlotte said, "We'll give you a call around noon and we'll tell you if we're ready or not."
Uncle Boddy drove off as the small group walked up to the both to pay for their tickets. Luckily, unlike Disneyland, the tickets was cheaper for one person. Probably because the place was more of an Indie park then a sponsor park. Once inside, Rebecca pulled out the map. "Alright where first?"
Renee asked, "Why not the old-time picture now? It takes a while for it to develop and pick up, at least a one ride wait that is."
Charlotte asked, "But what theme should we do?"
Rebecca said, "Well I want to be a gambler."
Renee said, "An Indian for me, though my blonde hair might be a problem."
Charlotte said, "And a saloon girl for me. Why not just do all 3? All we have to do is pick a setting."
Rebecca said, "Or we can do all three themes. Just hope we have enough money for them."
Renee got out her purse. "Don't worry. I have about $500 with me so I think that's enough, as long as there's only one copy each."
Charlotte said, "Then we'll do all three."
They walked inside the ghost town section and walked to the photo place. Once inside one of the workers saw them. "Welcome. Here for a picture?"
Charlotte said, "3 pictures actually. We all have different themes and we figured we should get all three of them done separately."
The worker asked, "Well what are the three themes? We can use the same background."
Renee said, "There's saloon girl, gamblers, and Indians we also have a service dog with us so we're hoping we can add him to the pictures."
The worker asked, "If he doesn't mind the flash we can do it. Which one first?"
Rebecca said, "We'll do Indians first, then gamblers, and finally saloon girls."
The worker said, "We can do that, and we can use the bar setting for all of them."
The worker took the group to the back and started selecting clothes for them and a loose Indian belt for Dr. Watson to be a collar. Once that was done, the 3 were dressed as Indian girls. Renee was placed on the counter with Dr. Watson placed next to her and the other 2 were placed next to the 2 in front of the bar. Once Rebecca was given a gun and Charlotte got a tomahawk. After that picture it was gamblers theme. The 3 were dressed in tuxes, hats, and all were given fake guns. For run, Dr. Watson had a hat on his head. Luckily he didn't mind it. Charlotte got the trick cards as they were posed like all three were aiming the guns at each other. This time Rebecca was on the counter and for fun, Dr. Watson did a growling face. Charlotte laughed. "You like a combination of the smiling dog from creepy-pasta and a hell hound." Dr. Watson wagged his tail with happiness since that's what he was going for. Last but not least, the saloon theme. Charlotte was dressed in red, Rebecca in green, and Renee in blue and all were on the counter while Dr. Watson lay on the barrels in front of them hiding their feet. Finally the last picture was done.
Once the group was back in their regular clothes, they all looked at the pictures. Renee asked, "Not bad huh guys?"
Dr. Watson barked with agreement. The worker asked, "Now do you three want one of these in wanted posters?"
Rebecca said, "Not on my theme."
Charlotte said, "Same with mine."
Renee said, "We're good with plain frames."
The worker punched in some numbers and Rebecca payed for them. "Since we have a new printer, you can pick them up today."
Charlotte said, "Cool." The pictures were printed, placed in their sleeves, and after they were payed for, in a bag.
Soon they left as they looked at the pictures. "We look good." Said Rebecca.
Renee said, "I should wear tuxes more often."
Charlotte said, "Same with me with a dress."
Next was Big Foot Rapids and there was the slight problem, the pics were big and can't really fit in the shot they have. Rebecca asked, "What are we going to do about this?"
Renee asked, "How about you 2 go first and once your off I'll go on?"
Charlotte asked, "You don't mind?"
Rebecca said, "Got a better idea. I nearly got sick from Big Bear Rapids so why not just the 2 of you? Rollercoasters I can take but not water rides like that. Though somehow I can take Pirates of the Caribbean."
The 2 looked at each other. Renee asked, "You sure it's alright?"
Rebecca smiled and nodded. "I'm sure." She took the picture bag. "But I ride double on the Pony Express."
Charlotte giggled. "Fair enough." The 2 sisters got in line for the ride.
Renee said, "You got a good catch Charlotte. Ever thinking of tying the knot?"
Charlotte said, "To tell you the truth, I know she's ready but mentally I'm not. I'm waiting for the perfect time. I'm scared is that if we're married this young, that it won't last."
Renee asked, "You've been reading yahoo articles again huh?"
Charlotte said, "In a way yes and in a way no. I want us to live our lives before we're ready to get married and one day have a child, or at least adopt one. I was hoping to ending the C-section tradition."
Renee asked, "Is that why you're waiting to go all the way?"
Charlotte asked, "Would've you? People seemed to push me to go and get it over with. I'm one of those people that want it to be special with the person I love after we're married. Is that too much to ask?"
Renee smiled and put her arm around her twin. "No it's not. You 2 deserve to be happy and live your lives before the next step. I hope one day I'll find me special someone."
Charlotte said, "Be careful what you wish for. If something bad might happen and I have to save your butt, you won't hear the end of it."
Renee groans. "I can picture that already." Then she said, "I wanna ask a personal question."
Charlotte said, "Go ahead."
Renee asked, "Is it possible you're into girls AND boys?"
Charlotte thought about it and said, "Don't know. The heart wants what it wants."
Renee glared. "That's no straight answer."
Charlotte said, "Then you shouldn't have asked." You know I don't give out straight answers."
Renee said, "Yeah but you do that to bug me. You don't pay fair."
Charlotte said, "That's why I'm the oldest."
Renee said, "Fuck you! Only by 4 minutes!" Charlotte gave out a cheeky smile. "At least I get the family blonde hair, you're the only one that's a brunette."
Charlotte asked, "So you're saying I'm special?"
Renee said, "Shut up."
Soon it was their turn on the ride and got on the big tire. Down the river they went and Rebecca and Dr. Watson saw them down the river as they 2 were getting wet. "Just great." Dr. Watson shook the water off of him. "I thought only the log ride gets the onlookers wet." She took off her glasses and got them cleaned.
The 2 got off the ride and walked up to Rebecca. Charlotte asked, "Got hit in a water pocket huh?"
Rebecca said, "Is it that rare for that to happen?"
Renee checked on the pictures making sure they're not damaged. Luckily they weren't. "You're the lucky one that got hit."
Rebecca handed Charlotte the leash. "Well not it's my turn. Hope you 2 won't get wet again." She ran to get in line for the water ride.
Charlotte said, "I guess she was faking the sickness so we can go first."
Renee said, "You got a good catch Charlotte. Don't mess it up."
Charlotte glared at her. "Since when have I mess up a relationship?" Renee thought of something but then shuts her mouth. "Exactly."
Renee said, "Fine you got me."
Soon the week was up including the vacation. Everyone packed up their stuff, checked out of the hotel and got on the bus for the plane. Most of everyone was already ready to go to sleep and some were trying hard to keep their eyes open. It was an early flight and had to get out of there before it gets crowded and flights would be delayed. Once everyone got their pages checked out, got the tickets, checked out, and got into their seats, didn't take long for some to knock out to sleep. Renee was already asleep on her seat and Rebecca was trying hard to stay awake. Charlotte said, "Get some sleep honey. You won't even know we'll be in the air."
Rebecca asked, "How can you stay awake after getting up so early?"
Charlotte said, "Let me put it to you this way: cases I can do without sleep given the task, but if I have a day off and I don't get a good 8 hours sleep, I would act like I'm on PMS."
Rebecca got the picture. "Yeah I can see that. Hell it's hard enough when you're on PMS."
Charlotte asked, "Oh like you don't go crazy."
Rebecca said, "I don't cause I when I'm my period I take a week-long trip."
Charlotte realized that she was right and nodded. "That explains it."
After about 10 hours, everyone finally arrived home, went to their rooms, changed clothes and went to bed. Only one problem…jetlag.