Stranger Than Fiction ~ Episode 3
BY: RAQ raqstories@cox.net
5.16.02


Previously ~

"Usa..Jane" he spoke as he stood in front of me, he handed me a bowl, and even as he spoke. I didn't care, I took what ever it was in the bowl and slowly placed them in my mouth, it was squishy but I didn't care, I just kept my eyes and mine on his.. "Jane.." was all I could understand but missed the other part. I couldn't speak! I couldn't even look up at his face. I just kept eating soft what ever it was he had handed me and stared. He stood in front of me for Pete's sakes.. and quite frankly I like the view.

Back to the story ~

"Jane..." I stared, awed by the bulging view. My heart leapt with each passing second and the warmth in my stomach was traveling to my face. "Jane.." I heard faintly him say. The sounds of animal cackle can be heard, and in a way they sounded like laughter but I was so busy wondering how I can.... My mind trailed as I licked my lips "USAKO!" I jumped up in surprised as his voice being louder and harsh finally had my attention. I looked up, his face reddening, all around, cackles can be heard then gibberish, jibber I could not understand. I looked all around, each gorilla was staring at me intently, a few had comically features, some even seemed like they were trying hard not to laugh and I was just curious what they were all gibbering about.

"Mamo-zan?" I looked up "what are they saying?" Mamo-zan gave his family a disapproving look then returned to answer my question.

"Well they said, that I should take you out of here and give them hairless grandchildren!" I smiled and popped another marshmallow squishy thing in my mouth.

"Yes why don't we" The warmth was really getting to me, I realized that with my answer. I popped another in my mouth and smiled flirtatiously. I watched one of his perfect brow raise. The herd what ever you call the pack of gorillas grunted, Mamo-zan responded and smiled at me in return. I popped another one in my mouth and another grunting noise came and to me, it was obvious that they were laughing.

"What are they laughing at now?"

"They said.." I watch him hesitate and look down at my lap "They said you must like those grub (grub definition: thick worm like larva of certain beetles and other insects) a lot, you've nearly finished the whole bowl!" Grub?, I looked at him wondering what he was talking about when he motioned towards my lap. I glanced down, wondering what he was looking at.

My stomach churned then grumbled, I watched a few large plump worms wiggly around in the bowl. The burning increased in my stomach and I can feel it rise "Oh My god!" I yelled... and jumped up running for refuge away from those dark piercing gorilla eyes. "Usako" was all I heard from my Mamo-zan as I sprinted my way towards the bushes, the volcano erupting from my stomach and out it all went.

Out it all went and I still didn't feel good. Just the thought of me eating those...those... I felt my stomach protesting at the thought, my stomach churned. I stopped walking and held one hand against the tree for support. I felt green and sick. I could not believe what I had just eaten. 'DAM Mamo-Zan for distracting me, for looking so sexy for...' I looked around trying to place myself. Where the heck was I? "Mamo-Zan?" I called. The sun was starting to come down and I was starting to feel real antsy on all the foreign animal callings. "MAMO-Zan?" I called again, where is that man. I herd some movement in the trees and I was utterly relived. I walked my way towards there, embarrassed. "Oh Mamo-zan, I'm sorry I must of...looked..." I rambled then stopped as I looked up. 6'2, fully black fur, and not at all my Mamo-zan. The Gorilla in whom I have not met, snorted at me, his eyes blazing. His lips parted and his sharp teeth was clear. Slowly I backed away, I don't think he liked that for he grunted. I wasn't going to wait another minute.. I bolted... "MAMO-CHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN" I screamed... "MAMO-CHAN"...... I ran, after throwing up I did not have the strength.

"JANE... USAKO..." I looked up, swinging in the trees, was my savior. Swinging on the vines above, he looked so delectable in that little piece of clothing he had on. Although I wouldn't necessarily call it clothing, his tushy hanging out and..... I heard the animal grunt, he was getting closer. Oh fine time to think about his tushie!

I looked up again, he was still swinging. "Mamo-zan get down here now!!!!!!!!!" I yelled and kept my pace. "Ohhhh" my eyes grew large. I watch Mamo-chan's gauze clothing flutter and the view of his..... Isn't that....... yummy!

"JANEEE" Mamo-zan yelled and motioned behind me, the animal was getting closer. Trying to quicken my pace, I prayed.

I ran, my lungs were burning and I could barely keep up the pace. My sight was growing dark, I felt light headed and I saw stars, faint stars flashing before my eyes. I looked up to see my savoir come swooping down, the darkness rose.. and as I felt his warmth touch me it was silent.

~

It had seemed like a long time when I opened my eyes. Wondering what or where I was and why I was still running. "I'm Late... I'm Late..." the words escaped my mouth before I even knew why. What was I doing? I slowed down near the river I was approaching. Where was I? I looked around and found the high vegetation all around. Lush trees and beautiful flowers, it was picturesque. Slowly I approached the river, where's Mamo-Zan? I cried....

"Mr. Rabbit!" someone called, I looked up towards the hills. A girl, I squinted... no its Mina wearing a blue and white dress. Now that looks familiar. "Mr. Rabbit!!!" she called again. "Oh please... I just want to ask you a question" I crinkled my nose, since when did Mina have an English Accent? And why is she looking at me that way. "Please... Mr. Rabbit"

"Huh" I said to myself as she waved to me. 'Mr. Rabbit???' I looked into the mirrored water near me and my eyes in which I though were large enough, grew even wider. Reflecting back from the waters, was me! But not me! I had rabbit ears, and white fur. A red coat with a watch! A WATCH? I held the watch.. and stared at it.

"Mr. Rabbit!!!!!!!" Mina's voice came closer.. Still their thinking where I was.. "Mr. Rabbit! Please wait up" I stared at the watch, then the reflection in the water. Then it dawned on me.

"NO FREAKING WAY!" I yelled "MINA is ALICE and IM the WHITE RABBIT!" I grumbled.... Out from my free will, my legs began to run.. hop Skippy hop on top of the rocks that cut across the river. My mouth opened to call Mina, but what came out was "IM LATE IM LATE.. FOR A VERY IMPORTANT DATE" This is some messed up dream! I last said as I dropped down to the dark hole.

End for now