St. Anne 2~ Part 3
When we last left the
group they have just boarded the St. Anne 2. Jessie was amazed at all of the
glamour in the ship. But the boss broke the party by interrupting Jessie and Cassidy's
reunion. Cassidy and Butch came to the conclusion that the Boss had made a new
guest list inviting Ash, Misty, and Brock. In this part mysterious things
happen.
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"Anyway," Mondo continued, " This is the outside deck. There
are many ways to get here. The outside deck offers a perfect look at the
ocean." Jessie was amazed at how the ocean sparkled. "It's beautiful," Jessie
exclaimed. "Exactly," Mondo said, " Now from where we if you keep walking this
way you will reach the Bridge and Forecastle." "Exactly what are those," Ash
asked. He was new to all this, so was Brock. Misty on the other hand knew
almost everything about the St. Anne 2. " The bri---," Mondo was cut out
by Misty interrupting. "The bridge is where the ship is steered and controlled.
Only officers are allowed in there." "Well aren't we smart," James scoffed.
Misty looked at him with a glare, "Well at least I know more than you do."
Misty then turned to Ash, "The Forecastle is the front part of the ship where
the ropes are kept after we leave port. The front of the ship is also called
the Bow."
Mondo continued to talk, "If you walk backwards you will go
to the stern. The stern has many benches to sit at. But please don't go near the
places with at red sign. We do have a Triple-Screw ship. We have 3 VERY SHARP
propellers. Do not go near those signs because the propellers are under them."
Meowth gulped, "Three VERY SHHARRP pro-propellers?!?!?!" James' face got pale,
"What would happen if someone fell?" Mondo laughed, "Well you would die of
course. Why do you think I said that about not going near there? Because it
smells bad?? Ha!" James was now officially scared of being on this ship.
"Don't worry James," the boss said, " Mondo said not go near
there. Now we always listen to people don't we? The only reason we would have
to go near there is if something unfortunate happened." He smacked James on the
top on the head and mumbled something. Jessie had a look of rage in her eyes.
Mondo started talking to get Jessie's mind off of James. "Let's go to the
interiors." "Wait a minute," Brock asked, " Where are Butch and Cassidy?" " I
am sure they are at the Café/Ala Carte. They must be hungry from the trip,"
Jessie replied. Butch and Cassidy were still in their room talking about the
boss.
"Here are the staterooms," Mondo said, "Jessie, James, and
Meowth. Room 330, first class of course." As Mondo opened the room their eyes
lighted up. 1 massive bed, 2 big screen TV's, a personal fridge, 2 bathrooms, a
sitting room, and a kitchen/dining room. Holy Caterpie !!!," James yelled,
"This place looks like a second home. It has everything." Meowth stared in awe.
In the corner was a little Meowth bed, just for him! "I think I'm gonna like
this place," Meowth gasped. James looked around. "Uh… Mondo? Why is there only one
bed?" Mondo observed the room, "James there is only one bed per stateroom.
Sorry." Jessie wondered why James asked that. Mondo kept talking, "Butch and
Cassidy's stateroom is number 310, just a couple steps from here. My room is
number 320. Since there are three of you," Mondo pointed to Ash, Misty, and
Brock, "There is a pull out bed in your room." Mondo gave everyone his or her
keys. "Start unpacking. We leave at 12:00 pm. So you only have 30 minutes."
"You have a special room Boss," Mondo said. The Boss had
double of what Jessie and James had. "Thank you Mondo. You have been very
helpful." The Boss entered his room and shut the door. He took out a small
briefcase and set it on the chair. He
unpacked his stuff and sat down. He called the Team Rocket HQ to tell his
secretary to take his messages. He then left his room and closed his door. The
Boss went off into the distance.
Jessie and James were unpacking when Meowth started trouble
by asking one question. "So James, why did you ask dat question to Mondo?"
James blushed, " I just wanted to know that's all." Jessie started her part of
the conversation, " Yeah James. Why did you ask that? Tell me the truth." James
started to pull himself together, "I just didn't want to sleep in the same bed
with Jessie that's all." They all silenced.
Mondo popped in. "Time to watch the ship leave port guys."
They all left. When Jessie, James, and meowth got to the dock Butch and Cassidy
were there. "Sorry we didn't get to see the tour. We were uh…. Eating," Butch
said. Cassidy nodded. "That's Ok!" Jessie said. "As long as you know where your
room is that's ok." The ship's engine started. They whir of the propeller was
heard. "This is it," James groaned, " No turning back now." The passengers all
waved to the people at the dock. "Goodbye work," Jessie said. "Goodbye home,"
Meowth yelled. "Goodbye life," James thought. Little did all know that
this was the last time that the St. Anne 2 saw the land.
Down in the engine room the workers toiled away, putting the
coal into the boilers. Even though it was a new ship they wanted to make it
non-electric because of the water. In the bridge the officers were steering the
ship and turning the telegraphs. "Put her to the test Mr. McKay," Captain
Lightoller told his first officer. "All ahead full Mr. Moody," McKay told the 5th
officer, Moody, to turn the telegraph to the very end. Moody responded, "Very
good sir." The telegraph in the engine room clanged. The monitor said FULL.
"Full ahead. Start putting your backs into it," the manager in the engine room
told the workers. The engines whirred with a nose that could be heard from
decks above. The propellers were spinning at about 1,500 RPM's! The telegraph
made a noise in the bridge. "23 knots sir," Mr. McKay told Captain
Lightoller.
It
was 9:00pm and the passengers were turning in. A mysterious figure appeared in
the bridge. "Excuse me sir," Mr. Moody started, "Passengers are not allowed in
the bridge. Mr. Stern I need your assistance." The figure just stood there.
Moody yelled again, " MR. STERN!" "Keep quiet," the figure said, "and no one
gets hurt!" The dark figure pulled out a gun. Mr. Moody stopped in his tracks.
"Now get moving and follow me or I'll have to blow your brains out!" Mr. Stern
entered the room. "What do you need Mr. Moody." The man poked Moody with a gun.
"Never mind," Moody said. "Ok," Stern left the room. The figure put a gag on
Moody and took him to his room. The man stuffed the man in his 2nd
bathroom.
"Moody,"
the captain searched, "Moody!! Where are you?!?!?." The search for Moody was
on. Every officer was ordered to search every place they would think Mr. Moody
was. "Until we find Moody we will need a new 5th officer," Mr. McKay
said, "But who?" James was sitting on a bench. "Ah. Let me ask this fellow,"
McKay went to James. "Sir did you have any experience on a ship?" James thought
for a little, "Well I survived the St. Anne disaster." McKay was
surprised, "Good enough! How would you like to help us out?" James said one
thing without thinking, "YES!!" McKay gave James an officer suit and told him
all of his small jobs. James walked in to the room. Jessie was asleep and
Meowth was watching Worlds Greatest Pokemon. Not to Meowth's surprise,
Persian was one of them. "WOW James," Meowth gawked, "You look great. What
happened?" James took off his cap, "Apparently they lost an officer and they
appointed me to be one. The best part is that we get money for it!" James
handed his schedule to Meowth. "James," Meowth whispered, "You have to patrol
the bridge the night of the wedding." James made a double take and looked at
the schedule, "But that's at 11:00 pm. It will be over by then. Just don't tell
Jess." "Yeah, whatever," Meowth sighed. Jessie woke up. To James' advantage, he
was in his regular Team Rocket clothing. "Morning," Jessie yawned. James
responded with a 'Good Morning'. They
all ate breakfast. Jessie went back to the sitting room and wrote in her diary.
She smiled and turned on the TV. James went to talk to Butch. "Hi James," Butch
said. James looked down at the floor, " We need to talk." Butch looked puzzled,
" About what?" James looked up, "Jessie."
"I
just can't stop thinking about her," James said. "Well why don't you just tell
her?" Butch asked. James laughed, "Because I'm afraid." Butch was very confused
when James said 'I'm Afraid'. "Many things," James said, "What the Boss would
do, What Jessie would say. What if she doesn't like me?" "Well James you just
have to take the chance," Butch said. James thought, "But when." "Well how about tomorrow?" Butch asked. "I
guess so," James said.
It
has been 3 days since the ship left the ports. The day was turning to night.
James was on duty. "It's a pretty dark night McKay," James said. "I know,"
McKay responded, "I don't think I ever saw such a night as calm as this." James
checked the compass and they were headed north. McKay had a puzzled look on his
face. "I just wish we knew what happened to Moody." McKay puffed an exasperated
sigh. "Don't worry sir. I'm sure we'll find him," James said. James got a
little anime bulb over his head. "Wait a minute," he said, "Don't we have a
Master-at-Arms or something like that?" "No James," McKay said. "He left at our
second stop to go home for family matters." The ship sailed on.
In the Boss' room he was tinkering with
a red thing on his desk. "I'll be damned if this thing doesn't work for
tomorrow." He placed the red thing on his desk. "We'll just have to see." The boss
turned off his light and went to bed.
"Well tomorrow is the big day," Cassidy said.
"I know," Butch agreed, " are you nervous?" "Not unless you are," Cassidy said.
"Good," said Butch. They kissed and went to bed. They fell asleep to the sound
of the engines running.
Mondo
was in his room getting his clothing out for the big day tomorrow. He was going
to be the ring boy. He was very nervous but he thought about miss Jessie and
all his fears went away. He kept wondering if she liked him. He got in bed and
went asleep.
In St. Anne 2- Part 4:
Butch and Cassidy's wedding, and disaster strikes.
Authors Note: I wanted
this to be a 4-part story. If part four runs more than 5 pages there will be a
part 5. Following the story will be a part called "Aftermath". I am looking for
someone in the RocketShippy Authors Guild to make a poem that reflects
the St. Anne 2 disaster. After the reading of part 4 and 5 please send me an
email with that poem. You will be credited. This poem should reflect the
disaster and tug on the heartstrings. I am also looking for art for parts 4 and
"Aftermath" My email is: Growlithe22935@cs.com