Part 9
"Does anyone here know what major Maple is in?!"
In Maple's dorm room, wich is pretty big, I mean remember that one in Hush? You know the dead student's one; pretty crappy. But I guess when you're able to develop the power to shoot lightning out of your hands, one of the perks is you get the best dorm rooms. So Maple and Esuoma are there, talking.
Maple-I wonder if Muffy found anything while patrolling. I hope we solve this fast. I like my town big bad free.
Esuoma-It's weird though, I mean, whatever's causing this is really bad, to make you go crazy-drunk. At least vampires just kill you. Crap. I just jinxed myself didn't I?
Maple-Yup.
Maple goes over to Mr. Gerbil Extraodinaire's (Mr G.E.) cage and feeds him. I personnally don't know what gerbils eat, but I really hope for Mr G.E.'s sake that Maple does. You remember that goldfish that we all had as kids that died as a result of us feeding him soda? Maybe that was just me then… but anyway, let's hope that's not the fate that awaits Mr. G.E. As Maple feeds their pet, Esuoma looks on.
Esuoma-Honey, I got my schedule for next semester, it's pretty good. How about you, did you get your schedule?
Maple-Yeah, I only have 6 classes; Neurology, Political Hierarchy In The World of Otters, African Tribal Music Appreciation, Translating Latin And Other Dead Languages, Auto Mechanics, and Caring For Horses; How To Pick A Good Shovel.
Esuoma-Well I hope it'll be a good semester. Without things getting crazy during finals. Crap. I jinxed myself again didn't I?
Maple-Yup.
Part 10
"Hey, I'm being chased, so I'll just go into this empty alley. I'll be safe there."
The next night, Muffy is out patrolling again. Walking around in the cemetary, in between the tombstones. The one we can see reads; "Poor Jonathan Verse, Didn't put the mower on forward, but reverse".
She suddenly sees something up ahead, near a street. It seems to be a man running fast. She decides to follow him discreetly. He looks hurt, trying to run as best as he can without stumbling. The man frequently looks over his shoulder, as if he's running from someone. Or something! No, actually it was someone. I can't imagine him running away from a "something" like a blender or a giant pastry. "Help! The danish are coming! The danish are coming!"
Ok, so where was I? Yeah, she follows him as he goes inside a giant warehouse. I guess it's slightly smarter than running into an empty alley, but not by that much.
Muffy follows the man inside and somehow makes her way into a giant room. Kinda dark, old looking, empty, you know what it looks like. She spots the man, and notices his face is a little bloodied. He sees her.
Muffy-What's wrong? Who are you running from?
Man-Muffy! I've been looking for you, eh! Behind you!
As the man points in her direction, Muffy turns around and faces; nothing.
Muffy-There's nothing there behind me, and how did you know my na---
As she speaks, she gets hit and goes flying backwards. As she regains her bearings, Muffy sees a lady standing where Muffy was just a few seconds ago. Yup, it's Bory. Surprised you there didn't I? She eyes Muffy with a smirk. Not a small blue cartoon character; I said a smirk, not a smurf.
Bory-Who the hell are you? Don't think you can interfere with my little conversation with Matthieu here!
Muffy gets up and walks toward Bory
Muffy-You know, I really hate being hit without a proper introduction! I'm Muffy, and you're pissing me off!
Muffy throws a punch at Bory who gets pushed back a few feet.
Bory-What the hell is your problem?! Punching people like that for no good reason!
Bory grabs Muffy and throws her into a wall. While Muffy slowly gets back up, Bory turns to Matthieu
Bory-So where is it you little worm?
Matthieu-Tu l'auras jamais!
Bory-We're in the United States here, so speak American! And I do think I will get it! If I have to tear the innards out of every freak around here, I will get it!
Muffy gets up, grabs a pipe that was on the ground, comes up behind Bory and wacks her a good one. Bory goes down. Muffy sees her chance to escape, grabs Matthieu and jumps out the window. Well, jumps out is an exageration. They were on the first floor and the window was open, so technically she steps out.
Bory gets up, is so frustrated that she punches a beam and the whole place collapses. Go figure.
Outside Matthieu has trouble walking, so he leans on a fence and sits. Muffy tries to make him get up.
Matthieu-You must protect it.
Muffy-What? Huh? Who was that lady? What did she want from you?
Okay, so this part is where he explains to her who Dusk actually is and why Bory is there. Since you already know all that, and you probably don't want to hear it all over again, let me entertain you while he explains everything to Muffy. Um, ok, here's a joke; What's green and sings? Give up? It's Elvis Parsley! Get it? Get it?!
Okay, so let's check back on their conversation.
Matthieu-So we decided to send it to someone who could protect it…
Nope, they're not done yet. Um, ok, here's something for you to ponder about; is the plural of doofus, doofi? You know, like fungus, fungi. I've lost sleep over that one. So let's check back on Muffy and Matthieu. I think their conversation is pretty much done.
Muffy-Hey! Don't you die on me, you're gonna be fine!
But it's too late. Matthieu is gone. Fortunately, he explained everything to Muffy. Muffy gets up, with a shocked look.
Muffy-Dusk…
Part 11 "Go ahead Muffy. Talk louder. She won't hear you."The next day, at the Winters' home, the family is sitting down having a peaceful supper. Well not really, because if you have siblings, supper is never peaceful. Believe me, I know. So they're all sitting down, eating poutine. Okay, so they probably weren't eating poutine, but it's my story, and if I say they were having a traditionnal French-Canadian dish, then dammit they were. Allright, fine. They were eating meatloaf. There. Happy now?
Muffy-Mmm. Good meatloaf.
Yeah, I'm sure you'd rather have poutine, Muffy.
Muffy-Dusk, is that my shirt you're wearing?
Dusk-Ummm, no.
Muffy-It is so! Stop borrowing my shirts! And don't even think about borrowing my leather pants.
Dusk-Yeah, like I'd borrow those.
Muffy-Are you insulting my leather pants? Think carefully. I really don't think you wanna do that.
Dusk-Whatever.
Trying to change the conversation, their mother steps in.
Choice (It's the only name I could come up with, ok?!)
-So, Muffy, you're friends are coming here tonight?
Muffy-Yup. The whole Sailor Scout Gang.
Dusk (to herself)
-Sailor Scout Gang?
Muffy-We're gonna meet here. It's probably more convenient for everyone to meet at Jeff's or at the Magic Tupperware. But it's gotta be here. Just because. No reason.
Dusk-Can I be at the meeting? Please?
Muffy-No!
Dusk-Oh come on! Why do you always have to exclude me! I never get to do anything fun!
Choice-Dusk, I think we'll leave Muffy and her friends some privacy.
Dusk, getting up-Whatever, I'll be in my room.
After supper, Muffy's friends start arriving. Soon, they're all there. The whole Sailor Scout Gang. Jeff, Offya, Lynch, Esuoma, and Maple. They install themselves in the living room.
Lynch-Well, since we're all here. I think we can proceed. Muffy?
Muffy-Yeah. Um, listen guys, there's something I have to tell you.
Offya-My god, is there a duck here? Did it kill someone? Because you know, they're capable of doing that. The ducks.
Maple-A duck?
Jeff-Off, honey, I don't think we all came here tonight because there's a giant duck somewhere.
Offya-GIANT duck? Well thank you very much for that disturbing image!
Esuoma-Ummm, you're afraid of ducks?
Offya-With their bobbing heads, and their waddle walk. I find them very unsettling.
Muffy-Anyways. Guys. There's something you have to know.
Maple-Muffy, what is it?
Muffy-It's about Dusk. And also about all this crazyness that's been happening here these past few weeks.
Jeff-Crazyness? You mean, all these actors thinking of becoming politicians? Dusk has something to do with that?
Offya-Is she running for Senat?
Muffy-What? Guys, I'm talking about the drunk-crazy people.
Ok. While Muffy's telling them, let's think logically here for a minute. Muffy is divulging a big secret about Dusk, that Dusk probably shouldn't hear. Dusk is in the same house. Just upstairs. You do the math.
Jeff-What? She's a bottle of beer?
Maple-And this Bory wants to hurt her?
So they talk about their situation. Hmmm, let's find out where Dusk is. Ummm, could she possibly be standing at the top of the stairs listening to all that they're saying? I think so!
