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I also own the right to be a total nutbar in my reviewing other's stories that review mine, especially if it was a real review, and not just two words.
~ Last Chapter
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Suddenly Mint spots a strange red object floating in the water, directly in the path of the boat. Surprise quickly gives rise to alarm as the ship rams into it jarring the whole boat and throwing Mint off into the water knocking her unconscious.
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~Chapter 2~
-- The Town --
This is Princess Mint's Story
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Key
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3rd Person Omniscient P.O.V. {O}
Mint's 1st Person P.O.V. {M}
Speaking " Text "
Thoughts Text
Actions [ Text ] ( A/N- Except for when saying [relic] )
Interlude ( Text )
Sarcastic and/or Quote/s ' Text '
Sound Effects * Text *
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Begin Chapter
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{O}
It is the mid afternoon of the day and the sun has finished it's glorious ascent up to it's zenith, basking the area in the warm glow of life. Schools of fish cautiously swim nearer to the surface of their underwater haven risking life and fin just for that extra burst off sun light. A distant call of the seagull is heard as it swoops swiftly upon it's unsuspecting prey. A local fisher from the nearby town of Corona is quietly baiting his quarry out, while calmly drifting on the oceans waves in his boat on this particular day during the high noon heat.
Yeah, this day has been about as simple as any other. Nothing out of the ordinary going on out there nope.
Well look at that, some poor soul just got thrown overboard off that transport ship there. The fisherman seeing this makes haste in pulling in his line and sealing away the tackle as he steers his little boat towards the body floating in the sea. As the man starts rowing towards the girl he notices she isn't moving and is starting to sink slowly into the water's murky depths. Throwing caution to the wind he immediately rows with a renewed vigor and with muscles bulging while exerting large amounts of sweat the fisherman reaches the derelict wayfarer before her head sinks to sea level. With a truly super human strength no doubt present from the adrenaline flowing in his veins, the man grabs hold of the little lady and hoists her into his ship.
After taking many large air filled gulps the man finally starts to calm down, and as the adrenal rush dissipates as quickly as it came he shakily grabs the oars and slowly sets a course for the local harbor. Now that the immediate danger is over the young fishing whiz takes his time to casually inspect his temporary passenger. The first thing noticeable would be the large ringlets gripped tightly in her hands, odd how they would still be with her like that, almost like magic. Then the guy focuses on her more pertinent features such as clothing and face, and the first word that would come to mind of this fisherman is ' kawaii '. From her oriental styled dress to her dark eyed pink hair covered baby face, she is the very being of cuteness. Finally the man thankfully notices that she is still breathing and appears to be no worse for the wear, so he lets his attention drift back to getting ashore.
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{M}
[ Mint is unconscious bobbing up and down in the sea's waves ]
Darkness? Where am I? Why is it so dark? What is going on here...
( She is dreaming )
[ A large banquet hall slowly comes into focus, there are rare and exotic delicacies from around the world arranged in a most splendid matter. All of the silverware is made of pure silver and adorned with rubies, jade, diamonds, opals, pearls, and every other expensive jewel known to creation. ]
Ooh, now that is a spread befitting of myself.
[ As Mint slowly walks towards the high backed chair encrusted with emeralds, she see's a figure sitting with their hands folded neatly on it's lap. With every echoing step taken the figure becomes a slight bit clearer. ]
This is starting to get a little eerie here... I wonder just who that is sitting there, it can't be father, he isn't that small... As a matter of fact the only person I can think of who is of that stature is......... No!
[ Mint quickly starts to run as fast as she can to reach the edge of the table, where she now knows Maya is sitting. But as she reaches within close to twenty feet of her goal, the table and Maya's place in the throne begins to stretch out of reach in tune with her distance, always staying just out of her reach. ]
( Maya's voice is heard echoing off the walls )
* Ha ha ha ha ha *
" My, whatever is the matter ' Dear sister ' can't you get to me? "
Noooooooo, nononononono, it's happening all over again.....
" Maya! What do you want from me? Leave me alone! "
" Now, now that is not the way for a proper princess to act. ' Oh, dear me ' we shall have to do something about this, this won't do at all. "
Damn that Maya! I am going to tear her apart the minute I get my hands on her, she is dead.
[ Maya stands up and slowly walks over to the side of the table and faces Mint ( Who by now has stopped moving ). ]
" It is time for your dinner Mint, the chefs have prepared this just for you, pumpkin pie with stuffed pumpkin crusts and a tall glass of pumpkin juice. "
[ Maya holds out a tray of food towards Mint. ]
Aaagh, oh my god... I think I am going to puke.... How how can people eat that stuff? Pumpkins? Yeeargh
" No way Maya! You can't make me do what I don't want, not anymore. I am going to stop you, let's fight.
[ Mint raises up her magic rings and powers up a large blast of magic and lets it fly. ]
" Yeeaaaa take that "
[ The blast explodes upon Maya but she is completely unscathed and unfazed, she didn't even blink. ]
" My my sister, I think you need to learn your place in life. You know you can't touch me, I wield the [relic] Book of Cosmos. Your amateurish skills are no match for me. " * Hahahaha *
[ The Book flares up with a sudden intense light and Mint is suddenly found to be bound and gagged hanging upside down over a vat of boiling pumpkin sauce. ]
( Did I say dream? More like a nightmare. )
" Mmmm grr mhhmh "
Ahh no, what the hell is going on here this can't be happening. Not more pumpkins....
[ Maya appears in Mints field of vision wearing a smirk larger then life itself. ]
" Now sister we shall MAKE you like pumpkins even if it kills you "
[ Mint's eyes bug out of their sockets and increase to about three times their normal size as the rope is slowly being lowered towards the cauldron. Her frantic struggling thrashing and attempts at escape are all for naught. ]
This is not fair what did I ever do to deserve this cruel fate. Where is father when I need him, or gramps even, there's no way they would let her do this to me. Ahhhhhhhh pumpkins pump pumpki pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins ...............
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{O}
The man has finally gotten ashore and pulled his ship into the dock securing his vessel and dropped his anchor then tied down the stern to the planks. He picks up his drowned rat and carries her carefully over the ships sides and down the gangplanks over to the side near some boxes. Just as he is about to place her down she begins to thrash about wildly while mumbling over and over again something about pumpkins.
Suddenly her eyes open wide up the man drops her in surprise. She is panting heavily and her eyes are downcast looking at the ground, she is obviously recovering from her dreams. The man not wanting to embarrass the young lady, decides to not mention her less then graceful manner.
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{M}
[ Mint slowly begins to realize she was only having a nightmare and that she is safe now. She then remembers the last thing that happened to her was falling into the water, and realizes this man saved her. ]
I wonder if perhaps I have been spending too much time lately thinking on how I will get my revenge on Maya. I think I'll focus on the here and now for awhile, at least until these dreams stop haunting me. Augh pumpkins.
" Dang... I thought I was gonna die there for sure. "
" Well, you're lucky. If my ship didn't pass by, you'd be fish food by now. "
[ Mint turns around faces the fisherman. ]
So this is the guy who brought me out of that water huh. He looks like a good fellow, probably does stuff like this all the time, hope he doesn't want a reward or nothing. Thanks to that crook of a captain I seriously need to get out and get some money.
" You're right, thanks... What's your name? "
" I'm Davis. I run the docks here. Pulling people out of the water is my job, too. "
" I don't know what happened out there, but you'd better be more careful. "
Aha I was right, thank god... Hmm is this the local clothing styles that he is wearing I wonder. Green pants going way up past his waist almost up to his armpits, and a white shirt underneath with some kind of vertical mustard colored designs... and a red bandana hanging behind him blowing in the breeze. Dark green eyes and blonde hair too, I see. Not that worst dressed person I've seen.
" Yeah... Thanks... "
I appreciate that he saved me and all but who's he think he is telling me to be careful, hummph.
" Oh yeah. One more piece of advice. Watch yourself around here. Generally, it's a safe place, but I noticed some suspicious characters comin' in lately. "
" Don't worry. Anyone messes with me, I'll send 'em home crying with my magic.
" Magic, huh? That's cool. I guess I'll see you around. "
" See ya. "
[ Mint waves bye to Davis and runs off. }
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{O}
Mint walks off away from the man who saved her life, Davis, with little more thought on the matter then one would usually give to the question of ' One lump or two? '. Mint finally gets a chance to get a good look at the harbor and take in it's sites before heading into the main center of town just up that ramp to the north.
With a leisurely pace, Mint walks around the harbor docks, being careful not to accidentally fall back into the water. Time alone on her own has taught Mint to be extra observant of her surroundings for you never know when a cognitive map of the area will come in handy, a lesson learnt well from various excursions into the seedy aspect of life. So as she is walking, the young princess is sure to keep an eye out for any useful substances there may be lying around just waiting for someone to accumulate for their own usage.
There are a few ships currently docked in the harbor, all properly tied down and secure for the time being. Various boxes are strewn about in assorted little clumps, probably cargo waiting to be loaded. Mint feels like she has seen enough so she starts walking up the ramp towards the town's main plaza, but is accidentally bumped off by those two thugs from the ship.
( A/N- Hold it, just hold it right there a minute pal. There you go again spouting out that hidden sarcasm.
???- Yes, so? You got a problem with that ' Mr. I'm So Perfect '. ?
A/N- Yes as a matter of fact I do ' Mr. Attitude '. It leads the reader to thing one thing is happening but in reality something altogether opposite happens!
???- Gee, ya think? Thank you ever so much ' Mr. Obvious '. You are a total idiot if you don't realize that's the whole beauty of it all! It is fun to misdirect and heavy sarcasm, you wart-hog-faced buffoon!
( Don't ya just love The Princess Bride? )
A/N- Hey now, be careful what you say weirdo. Remember we are one in the same here.
* Says under breath " unfortunately ".
???- !!! That's it, I have had it with you. This conversation is over dammit. Sarcasm is useful and fun, so live with it! * Vanishes *.
A/N- *Blink, Blink* Okay.... I'm not going to even begin to understand how I can vanish to myself like that... But I do know this~! I will have my revenge on him, oh yes I shall.... *cackles then vanishes*. )
Aaaanyway, Mint was just knocked off the ramp.
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{M}
[ Mint falls on the ground after being pushed over the ramp QUITE on purpose. She hears her assaulters talking as they walk by, and it sounds like they are headed to the forest. ]
Forest eh? Those two brain dead chrome domes wouldn't know a forest from a toothpick. When I get my hands on them, it will be mega payback time, how dare they push me like that. Could those two meatheads possibly be going after the [relic] too? No way those wastes of space could ever get to it before me... I better hurry up just in case all the same.
[ Mint walks up the ramp towards main square and.... finally makes it through, picking up a bronze coin somewhere left on the floor on the way. She stands in the passageway looking at the view. ]
Not too shabby, got a nice water fountain in the center for balance, and large barred gates for protection.
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{O}
The main central town area consists of a few buildings and alleyways. Directly above the passageway into town from the harbor is the church, where people may come before priest Doyle in his white robes with the golden clasp, to pray. He also gives out magical coins, that allow a person to continue the battle, for donations. To the north of the church is the town fountain, letting flow a never ending stream of water to relax and soothe the residents. Past the fountain is the large formidable double doored town gate, sturdy thick wood doors to protect the general populace from any danger.
There is a hotel to the north east and a shop off to the side of that, with a passage towards an open field by the waters with a cave. On the opposite end is a residential dwelling and a an inn, with an alley leading to a bar and an old man's misc shop. There are a few townsfolk milling about in the square, usually eager to gossip or share wisdom, but not at all vital to know.
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{M}
[ Mint walks over to the shop, opens the door and walks in. ]
If I'm going to be staying here awhile I might as well find out how people make money around here, you never can tell these days...
[ Mint walks up to the shopkeeper. ]
" Hey, whatch'a got for sale here? "
" I'm sorry miss, we are not open yet, please come back later. "
" Yeah? Well listen... What's a person gotta do to make some quick cash around here? "
" We pay for monster tokens, and any rare items you may have. You will be able to buy strength and defense enhancers here when we open. "
" Thanks for the info, I'll be back soon with some tokens, you be sure to have those power-ups ready. "
" Sure thing miss, will do. Have a nice day! "
[ Mint walks out of the shop and heads on over to the inn and walks in. ]
" Hey lady, is this the inn? "
" Yes my dear it is, please sign the register if you want a room. "
[ Mint signs in her name with a flourish. ]
" There ya go, I'll be back later to pay for the room. I got some errands to run. "
" See you later M'dear. "
[ Mint walks out the door and heads to the town gates. ]
Allrighty then, time to go and start my search of the area for the [relic]. Those goons seemed to know something, so the forest must be my best bet for now. Shame I couldn't get some better equipment just yet, no matter. Nothing can resist my magic, heh heh heh.
[ Mint leaves town and heads towards the forest. ]
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End Of Chapter
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Few Last Minute Announcements.....
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I would really appreciate it if you would review my HP story, and my poem.
My digific isn't worthy of reviews yet.
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Awesome Digi Miyakeru fic- For Love Of An Angel by LowRider, Any digimon fan must read this story and pay homage to it. It is a veritable work of art.
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Some people have tried to help me get italics into working, and that is commendable. However, I just can't seem to make it work at all. I upload it as Html.
I type it in wordpad and then convert to Html in Corel WordPerfect.
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Until Next Time
Cya
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