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Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
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[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : "Wow!! Another chapter?!" would be the reaction of some people while others would say "Not another one..."
But since I'm the author, you can't really do much about it. I'm writing this as I go, and ideas do get slowed down.
Such as the long gap between Chapters 15 & 16.
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A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 19 : Release day
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
Later that evening at the hospital...
KAREN : Wow... I'm getting released tomorrow.
JACK : Yup. As soon as your out, let's take the town over to the beach!
KAREN : Finally, I'll be able to enjoy this vacation.
JACK : We haven't exactly had the best of luck lately.
KAREN : What do you mean? Our luck was horrible!
JACK : Hehe, but it wasn't all bad.
KAREN : We wouldn't have this much fun if we were still in town.
JACK : And we wouldn't have this much trouble, either.
KAREN : *Giggle* Yeah...
JACK : Gray's back, too. And he's changed for the better.
KAREN : Is it true that he was the one who saved me from drowning?
JACK : Yeah, he did. I was ready to jump into the water, when he already came up with you.
KAREN : I see, but what was he doing there? And what was he doing on this island, anyway?
JACK : Hey, you're right. I never got around to asking that.
KAREN : Now you got me all nervous.
JACK : What do you mean me? You were the one who asked about Gray!
KAREN : But... We shouldn't be so doubtful about him though.
JACK : Since he saved you, I'll trust him.
KAREN : *Nods* Yeah, let's give him a chance.
JACK : Yup, Everyone should have a second chance...
KAREN : But if he tries any thing like what he tried last Spring again, I'll kick his ass myself!!
* A woman screams from the hall outside *
JACK : What was that?
KAREN : I don't like this.
JACK : Karen, stay here. I'll check it out.
KAREN : I'm not letting you go out there without me, you could get your ass killed.
JACK : As if I'd die that easily.
KAREN : Whatever. Anyway, wherever you're going I'm going, too.
JACK : I said...
* Karen's eyes flare with fury *
JACK : Sure, let's go!!
* Jack slowly opens the door and takes a peek outside *
JACK : It's so dark outside.
KAREN : No duh. It's lights-out time.
* Jack looks around some more and sees something gleam in the dark *
JACK : What in the...
KAREN : Move!
JACK : W-wait!
* Jack gets pushed out of the room *
JACK : Ow...
KAREN : * Steps out fo room * Finally.
JACK : That hurt you know...
KAREN : Hush! I think there's someone there.
JACK : Where?
* Karen points over to a hall where's there a faint light *
KAREN : I think I hear something...
"Oh my! What are you doing here? It's beyond visiting hours."
'Me? I'm quite sure you know why I'm here.'
* Sinister laugh *
"Please... no. It's late."
'Oh come on. You really think I'd listen to you?'
JACK : What? I can't see things clearly.
KAREN : Shut up or he'll hear you.
'Huh? You wait here, I think I heard something.'
JACK : He heards us...
KAREN : Move back!
* Jack & Karen move backwards behind the nurses station *
'I know your there... Jack.'
JACK : How does he know me?
'It's no use hiding... I can tell your there, with Karen.'
KAREN : Oh no.
* Hand perches on Jack & Karen's shoulders *
'Oh come on... How long did you think you'd be able to hide from me?'
JACK : Please don't kill me. Kill anyone else just not me.
KAREN : Does that include me?! Why, I ought to kill you myself!
'Whoa! Who said anything about killing? What the heck are you two talking about?'
JACK : Please! I'm not worth *Turns around* Wha?!
'Fool. What the heck are you talking about?'
JACK : You scared the living daylights out of us!!
KAREN : *Turns around* Oh, it's just you.
'What was "Oh, It's JUST you." supposed to mean?!'
KAREN : That's beacause we thought you were some kind of murderer or something!
'Me? Do I look like one to you?'
JACK : Shut up, Drake!
DRAKE : Oh please. Just admit you were scared for nothing.
KAREN : Whatever. Why is it that you seem to pop up whenever something weird is happening?
DRAKE : That's not very nice, it's like your saying that I'm a magnet for the weird.
JACK : If the puzzle fits...
DRAKE : Shut Jack! You wouldn't want me to call your 'friend'.
JACK : Who?
DRAKE : Your good friend, Mineral Town's Doctor.
JACK : Ack!!
KAREN : What's with the doc?
JACK : Alright, alright. You win.
KAREN : What's going on?
DRAKE : Nothing to worry about, just get to bed now. You want to get released tomorrow, right?
KAREN : I guess.
JACK : Let's go. Hahahaha *Sigh*
DRAKE : I almost forgot, I was supposed to give you this.
* Hands over a small package *
DRAKE : Open it tomorrow!
KAREN : Why don't you just give it tomorrow?
DRAKE : I'm busy so I won't be able to attend your release.
JACK : That's too bad.
KAREN : Thanks! Good Night!
JACK : Good Night!
KAREN : *Staring at the box* Hm... I wonder what this is.
JACK : Open it!
KAREN : But he said to open it tomorrow.
JACK : He wouldn't mind and he wouldn't know.
KAREN : I suppose.
JACK : What can go wrong?
KAREN : No, I'll open it tomorrow.
JACK : Aww... Oh well, good night.
KAREN : Good night.
Jack & Karen go to sleep and the next day...
KAREN : Jack... Wake up.
JACK : Huh? What?
KAREN : It's morning!
JACK : Oh? Okay.
* Mayor Thomas enters the room *
MAYOR : So your awake already? Everyone's waiting at the lobby.
JACK : Come on, Karen!
* A different doctor comes in the room *
DOCTOR : Good Morning. It seems that Ms.Karen is being released today.
KAREN : What happened to the other doctor yesterday?
DOCTOR : Well, he went insane for a reason we can't explain.
JACK : He was acting kind of weird yesterday.
DOCTOR : He kept on saying something about a mad doctor & his dog-men or something like that.
KAREN : A total weirdo.
DOCTOR : Sad, he was a brilliant doctor. I have no idea what could have driven him crazy.
JACK : Guess we'll never know.
DOCTOR : In any case, all you have to do now is sign this.
JACK : What about the payment?
DOCTOR : No need to worry, Mr.McLaren is covering all your fees.
JACK : Wow...
KAREN : Makes me wish I should have spent more.
* Karen signs the document *
KAREN : There you go.
DOCTOR : Okay then, Off you go!
JACK : Let's go.
MAYOR : Hurry, everyone's waiting.
JACK : Finally.
* Jack, Karen & the Mayor go to the lobby *
TOWNSPEOPLE : Hi Karen!!
RICK : We missed you! *Tries to hug Karen*
KAREN : Thank you! *Punches Rick to the wall*
RICK : Oww...
KAREN : It feels great to be back!
ELLI : Everyone is so full of energy, right?
DOCTOR : *Nods*
JACK : Settle down, everyone! We have an announcement!
KAREN : Yeah, how about we all go to the beach for a party?
ANN : Great idea!
KAI : Fine with me.
CLIFF : The beach sounds good.
ZACK : Let's have a swimming contest, too!
GRAY : I'll grill hotdogs!
MARY : Reading by the beach sounds relaxing.
KAREN : It's settled then.
JACK : Let's get ready to go!!
TOWNSPEOPLE : Hurrah!
* The Mineral Townsfolk begin their packing for the trip to the beach *
JACK : Is everyone set?
MAYOR : I think Doug & Ann are almost done.
KAREN : How about the elders?
MAYOR : You mean Saibara, Barley & Ellen?
JACK : They're getting help from Popuri & Rick, right?
KAREN : I see.
MAYOR : I think that about does it. Is everyone done?
* A large Tri-Deck HoverCraft pulls in *
"Is everyone set?"
JACK : Whoa! Nice ride! Is this why you were gonna be late?
"Yeah, I had to rent this and go a few test runs."
JACK : Thanks, Drake!
DRAKE : Just shut up & get on!
* Everyone starts to get in the bus *
DRAKE : I just hope that I'll be able to accomodate everyone!
MAYOR : Just where did you rent this tremendous vehicle?
DRAKE : Err... the Island Defense Faction?
MAYOR : W-What?!
DRAKE : Just kidding! Hehe...hehehe.
MAYOR : *Phew* I thought this was a real combat vehicle!
DRAKE : (Nope, just a military transport vehicle)
MAYOR : Pardon? Did you say anything?
DRAKE : Me? No! Hahahahahaha! Okay everyone! We're leaving now!
JACK : Everyone's aboard!
DRAKE : Okay! Let's Go!
* Drake starts the HoverCraft and begins to cruise towards the beach *
DRAKE : Nothing beats cruising through the open road!
* Another vehicle pops up from the curve which causes Drake to recklessly swrive *
JACK : What the heck was that?!?!
KAREN : You nearly killed us!
DRAKE : I'm real sorry about that! Hehehehe!
GRAY : Drive like that again and we'll toss you out!
DRAKE : Do you know how to drive a vehicle like this?!
GRAY : Well, no.
DRAKE : See? You have no other choice but me.
KAREN : But if you really pull off another stunt...
* Drake swirves again *
KAREN : Are you makin' fun of me?!
DRAKE : Hahahahahaha!!!
JACK : I think he's lost it.
DRAKE : Don't be such wimps! What's a little thrill gonna do?
ANN : Why you! Don't play around like that!
* Ann starts strangling Drake *
DRAKE : Let... go...!!
* Drake loses control of the vehicle and they skid off the road *
ANN : Oh...
DRAKE : Look what you did!!
JACK : Everyone! Hold on to something!!
* The HoverCraft runs through the curve and rolls down the hill *
DRAKE : Ack!!
ANN : Ahh!!!
JACK : I'm getting dizzy!!!
KAREN : A~nn!!
ANN : I'm sorry!!!
* The HoverCraft crashes on it's side somewhere amongst the trees of the forest *
DRAKE : *Trying to stand* What a landing. Is... Is everyone alright?
JACK : That hurt! But I'm okay.
DRAKE : How about the elders & the children?
BARLEY : We're a little shook up but we're okay.
MAY : Grandpa! We're fine, too.
DRAKE : How about the rest?
POPURI : We're fine over here.
DOUG : Ann & Cliff are with me.
KAI : I'm here, too.
ZACK : I'm well, along with Greg.
KAREN : My dad's okay, too. He just fainted.
ELLI : Grandma's fine, so is Doctor.
CARTER : Thank the goddess that we're all fine.
BASIL : I don't think so. The window's open!
* Drake looks out the window *
DRAKE : This is bad...
* Gray is hanging on by one hand & Mary is holding on to his other *
GRAY : I won't be able to hold on much longer!
MARY : Just let go.
GRAY : I won't!
DRAKE : Hold on! We'll get you both up!
GRAY : Finally, a little help.
* Gray starting to lose grip *
GRAY : I'm losing it! Mary! I'll lift you up!
* Gray lifts up Mary to the ledge of the window *
GRAY : Get her!
* Drake pulls Mary up into the window *
DRAKE : Now you Gray!
GRAY : Thank goodness Mary's up.
DRAKE : Hurry up! It's your turn.
* Gray reaches out but slips *
MARY : Gra~y!!
* Gray slips off the ledge and begins to fall *
DRAKE : *Looks away* Damn...
MARY : No... No~!!
* Something jumps from one of the branches and catches Gray in mid-air *
MARY : *Gasp* Who was that?
DRAKE : *Turns back to the window* What?!
MARY : Something came from one of the branches and caught Gray!
DRAKE : What the...
'No need to worry, I caught him.'
DRAKE : Who are you?
'It's disappointing that you recognize me.'
DRAKE : What do you mean?
'Oh come on.'
* A familiar figure steps out from the shadows of the trees *
'Gray!! Wake up! You're not dead! Though I thought you were 'cause you slipped last time, but I'm not letting you fall again! So you should at least thank me!
GRAY : Uhn... Huh? It's you!
DRAKE : Nate! Get your should-have-been-dead ass up here!
NATE : That's not very nice.
GRAY : Thanks.
NATE : Hang on my back. I'll get us up there soon.
* Nate with Gray on his back jumps from branch to branch towards the HoverCraft *
MARY : Nate!
* Nate jumps on upper-side of the HoverCraft and lets Gray step down *
GRAY : Thanks again. I owe you my life.
NATE : Shut up, I just payed you back for not catching you last time.
* Mary climbs up the side and hugs Gray *
MARY : I'm so happy that your safe.
GRAY : I'm sorry I got you worried.
* Jack and Karen climb up the side, too *
KAREN : Aww... They're so sweet.
JACK : It's just heart-warming.
* Gray & Mary realize that they're being watched *
GRAY : *Blushes* Um.. Er... I'm glad you're safe.
MARY : *Blush* Me, too.
NATE : No need to get shy now... the show was just getting good.
GRAY : Show?!
NATE : Just kidding. Let's get you two love birds down into the HoverCraft.
* They step into the HoverCraft *
DRAKE : Since when were you here?!
NATE : I was survived from the ship and washed up near the shore then decided to take a shortcut into town through the forest. And that's when I heard some kind of crash nearby and decided to check it out. I saw some dude fall off and when I caught him, it was Gray.
DRAKE : Wow, a lot of people seem to be coming back from the dead lately.
NATE : Hell, imagine my surprise when I saw Gray.
GRAY : Damn... How are we gonna get ourselves out of this one.
NATE : Your free to jump off again.
GRAY : I DID NOT JUMP OFF!!
MARY : That's true! He saved me!
NATE : I see... 'To sacrifice your life for your beloved'.
POPURI : Aww...
GRAY : *Blushing* Stop that!!
NATE : Fine. Let's just figure out a way to get this hude scrap of metal to the ground.
DRAKE : What do you mean scrap?! I worked hard to get this!
NATE : It's yours?
DRAKE : Well, no.
NATE : What?!
DRAKE : I well, 'borrowed' it.
NATE : When you mean 'borrowed', did you mean?
DRAKE : *Covering Nate's mouth* Hush! So I took it without permission, I planned on returning it though.
NATE : Look at it now.
DRAKE : I know I'm in deep trouble and all but...
NATE : You think you can still return it in that condition without anyone noticing?
DRAKE : You have a point.
JACK : Hey! We thought of something!
KAREN : Hurry! We'll fill you in on the plan.
NATE : Okay, I'll be there in a minute!
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End of Chapter 19
Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
==================================================
[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : "Wow!! Another chapter?!" would be the reaction of some people while others would say "Not another one..."
But since I'm the author, you can't really do much about it. I'm writing this as I go, and ideas do get slowed down.
Such as the long gap between Chapters 15 & 16.
==================================================
A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 19 : Release day
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
Later that evening at the hospital...
KAREN : Wow... I'm getting released tomorrow.
JACK : Yup. As soon as your out, let's take the town over to the beach!
KAREN : Finally, I'll be able to enjoy this vacation.
JACK : We haven't exactly had the best of luck lately.
KAREN : What do you mean? Our luck was horrible!
JACK : Hehe, but it wasn't all bad.
KAREN : We wouldn't have this much fun if we were still in town.
JACK : And we wouldn't have this much trouble, either.
KAREN : *Giggle* Yeah...
JACK : Gray's back, too. And he's changed for the better.
KAREN : Is it true that he was the one who saved me from drowning?
JACK : Yeah, he did. I was ready to jump into the water, when he already came up with you.
KAREN : I see, but what was he doing there? And what was he doing on this island, anyway?
JACK : Hey, you're right. I never got around to asking that.
KAREN : Now you got me all nervous.
JACK : What do you mean me? You were the one who asked about Gray!
KAREN : But... We shouldn't be so doubtful about him though.
JACK : Since he saved you, I'll trust him.
KAREN : *Nods* Yeah, let's give him a chance.
JACK : Yup, Everyone should have a second chance...
KAREN : But if he tries any thing like what he tried last Spring again, I'll kick his ass myself!!
* A woman screams from the hall outside *
JACK : What was that?
KAREN : I don't like this.
JACK : Karen, stay here. I'll check it out.
KAREN : I'm not letting you go out there without me, you could get your ass killed.
JACK : As if I'd die that easily.
KAREN : Whatever. Anyway, wherever you're going I'm going, too.
JACK : I said...
* Karen's eyes flare with fury *
JACK : Sure, let's go!!
* Jack slowly opens the door and takes a peek outside *
JACK : It's so dark outside.
KAREN : No duh. It's lights-out time.
* Jack looks around some more and sees something gleam in the dark *
JACK : What in the...
KAREN : Move!
JACK : W-wait!
* Jack gets pushed out of the room *
JACK : Ow...
KAREN : * Steps out fo room * Finally.
JACK : That hurt you know...
KAREN : Hush! I think there's someone there.
JACK : Where?
* Karen points over to a hall where's there a faint light *
KAREN : I think I hear something...
"Oh my! What are you doing here? It's beyond visiting hours."
'Me? I'm quite sure you know why I'm here.'
* Sinister laugh *
"Please... no. It's late."
'Oh come on. You really think I'd listen to you?'
JACK : What? I can't see things clearly.
KAREN : Shut up or he'll hear you.
'Huh? You wait here, I think I heard something.'
JACK : He heards us...
KAREN : Move back!
* Jack & Karen move backwards behind the nurses station *
'I know your there... Jack.'
JACK : How does he know me?
'It's no use hiding... I can tell your there, with Karen.'
KAREN : Oh no.
* Hand perches on Jack & Karen's shoulders *
'Oh come on... How long did you think you'd be able to hide from me?'
JACK : Please don't kill me. Kill anyone else just not me.
KAREN : Does that include me?! Why, I ought to kill you myself!
'Whoa! Who said anything about killing? What the heck are you two talking about?'
JACK : Please! I'm not worth *Turns around* Wha?!
'Fool. What the heck are you talking about?'
JACK : You scared the living daylights out of us!!
KAREN : *Turns around* Oh, it's just you.
'What was "Oh, It's JUST you." supposed to mean?!'
KAREN : That's beacause we thought you were some kind of murderer or something!
'Me? Do I look like one to you?'
JACK : Shut up, Drake!
DRAKE : Oh please. Just admit you were scared for nothing.
KAREN : Whatever. Why is it that you seem to pop up whenever something weird is happening?
DRAKE : That's not very nice, it's like your saying that I'm a magnet for the weird.
JACK : If the puzzle fits...
DRAKE : Shut Jack! You wouldn't want me to call your 'friend'.
JACK : Who?
DRAKE : Your good friend, Mineral Town's Doctor.
JACK : Ack!!
KAREN : What's with the doc?
JACK : Alright, alright. You win.
KAREN : What's going on?
DRAKE : Nothing to worry about, just get to bed now. You want to get released tomorrow, right?
KAREN : I guess.
JACK : Let's go. Hahahaha *Sigh*
DRAKE : I almost forgot, I was supposed to give you this.
* Hands over a small package *
DRAKE : Open it tomorrow!
KAREN : Why don't you just give it tomorrow?
DRAKE : I'm busy so I won't be able to attend your release.
JACK : That's too bad.
KAREN : Thanks! Good Night!
JACK : Good Night!
KAREN : *Staring at the box* Hm... I wonder what this is.
JACK : Open it!
KAREN : But he said to open it tomorrow.
JACK : He wouldn't mind and he wouldn't know.
KAREN : I suppose.
JACK : What can go wrong?
KAREN : No, I'll open it tomorrow.
JACK : Aww... Oh well, good night.
KAREN : Good night.
Jack & Karen go to sleep and the next day...
KAREN : Jack... Wake up.
JACK : Huh? What?
KAREN : It's morning!
JACK : Oh? Okay.
* Mayor Thomas enters the room *
MAYOR : So your awake already? Everyone's waiting at the lobby.
JACK : Come on, Karen!
* A different doctor comes in the room *
DOCTOR : Good Morning. It seems that Ms.Karen is being released today.
KAREN : What happened to the other doctor yesterday?
DOCTOR : Well, he went insane for a reason we can't explain.
JACK : He was acting kind of weird yesterday.
DOCTOR : He kept on saying something about a mad doctor & his dog-men or something like that.
KAREN : A total weirdo.
DOCTOR : Sad, he was a brilliant doctor. I have no idea what could have driven him crazy.
JACK : Guess we'll never know.
DOCTOR : In any case, all you have to do now is sign this.
JACK : What about the payment?
DOCTOR : No need to worry, Mr.McLaren is covering all your fees.
JACK : Wow...
KAREN : Makes me wish I should have spent more.
* Karen signs the document *
KAREN : There you go.
DOCTOR : Okay then, Off you go!
JACK : Let's go.
MAYOR : Hurry, everyone's waiting.
JACK : Finally.
* Jack, Karen & the Mayor go to the lobby *
TOWNSPEOPLE : Hi Karen!!
RICK : We missed you! *Tries to hug Karen*
KAREN : Thank you! *Punches Rick to the wall*
RICK : Oww...
KAREN : It feels great to be back!
ELLI : Everyone is so full of energy, right?
DOCTOR : *Nods*
JACK : Settle down, everyone! We have an announcement!
KAREN : Yeah, how about we all go to the beach for a party?
ANN : Great idea!
KAI : Fine with me.
CLIFF : The beach sounds good.
ZACK : Let's have a swimming contest, too!
GRAY : I'll grill hotdogs!
MARY : Reading by the beach sounds relaxing.
KAREN : It's settled then.
JACK : Let's get ready to go!!
TOWNSPEOPLE : Hurrah!
* The Mineral Townsfolk begin their packing for the trip to the beach *
JACK : Is everyone set?
MAYOR : I think Doug & Ann are almost done.
KAREN : How about the elders?
MAYOR : You mean Saibara, Barley & Ellen?
JACK : They're getting help from Popuri & Rick, right?
KAREN : I see.
MAYOR : I think that about does it. Is everyone done?
* A large Tri-Deck HoverCraft pulls in *
"Is everyone set?"
JACK : Whoa! Nice ride! Is this why you were gonna be late?
"Yeah, I had to rent this and go a few test runs."
JACK : Thanks, Drake!
DRAKE : Just shut up & get on!
* Everyone starts to get in the bus *
DRAKE : I just hope that I'll be able to accomodate everyone!
MAYOR : Just where did you rent this tremendous vehicle?
DRAKE : Err... the Island Defense Faction?
MAYOR : W-What?!
DRAKE : Just kidding! Hehe...hehehe.
MAYOR : *Phew* I thought this was a real combat vehicle!
DRAKE : (Nope, just a military transport vehicle)
MAYOR : Pardon? Did you say anything?
DRAKE : Me? No! Hahahahahaha! Okay everyone! We're leaving now!
JACK : Everyone's aboard!
DRAKE : Okay! Let's Go!
* Drake starts the HoverCraft and begins to cruise towards the beach *
DRAKE : Nothing beats cruising through the open road!
* Another vehicle pops up from the curve which causes Drake to recklessly swrive *
JACK : What the heck was that?!?!
KAREN : You nearly killed us!
DRAKE : I'm real sorry about that! Hehehehe!
GRAY : Drive like that again and we'll toss you out!
DRAKE : Do you know how to drive a vehicle like this?!
GRAY : Well, no.
DRAKE : See? You have no other choice but me.
KAREN : But if you really pull off another stunt...
* Drake swirves again *
KAREN : Are you makin' fun of me?!
DRAKE : Hahahahahaha!!!
JACK : I think he's lost it.
DRAKE : Don't be such wimps! What's a little thrill gonna do?
ANN : Why you! Don't play around like that!
* Ann starts strangling Drake *
DRAKE : Let... go...!!
* Drake loses control of the vehicle and they skid off the road *
ANN : Oh...
DRAKE : Look what you did!!
JACK : Everyone! Hold on to something!!
* The HoverCraft runs through the curve and rolls down the hill *
DRAKE : Ack!!
ANN : Ahh!!!
JACK : I'm getting dizzy!!!
KAREN : A~nn!!
ANN : I'm sorry!!!
* The HoverCraft crashes on it's side somewhere amongst the trees of the forest *
DRAKE : *Trying to stand* What a landing. Is... Is everyone alright?
JACK : That hurt! But I'm okay.
DRAKE : How about the elders & the children?
BARLEY : We're a little shook up but we're okay.
MAY : Grandpa! We're fine, too.
DRAKE : How about the rest?
POPURI : We're fine over here.
DOUG : Ann & Cliff are with me.
KAI : I'm here, too.
ZACK : I'm well, along with Greg.
KAREN : My dad's okay, too. He just fainted.
ELLI : Grandma's fine, so is Doctor.
CARTER : Thank the goddess that we're all fine.
BASIL : I don't think so. The window's open!
* Drake looks out the window *
DRAKE : This is bad...
* Gray is hanging on by one hand & Mary is holding on to his other *
GRAY : I won't be able to hold on much longer!
MARY : Just let go.
GRAY : I won't!
DRAKE : Hold on! We'll get you both up!
GRAY : Finally, a little help.
* Gray starting to lose grip *
GRAY : I'm losing it! Mary! I'll lift you up!
* Gray lifts up Mary to the ledge of the window *
GRAY : Get her!
* Drake pulls Mary up into the window *
DRAKE : Now you Gray!
GRAY : Thank goodness Mary's up.
DRAKE : Hurry up! It's your turn.
* Gray reaches out but slips *
MARY : Gra~y!!
* Gray slips off the ledge and begins to fall *
DRAKE : *Looks away* Damn...
MARY : No... No~!!
* Something jumps from one of the branches and catches Gray in mid-air *
MARY : *Gasp* Who was that?
DRAKE : *Turns back to the window* What?!
MARY : Something came from one of the branches and caught Gray!
DRAKE : What the...
'No need to worry, I caught him.'
DRAKE : Who are you?
'It's disappointing that you recognize me.'
DRAKE : What do you mean?
'Oh come on.'
* A familiar figure steps out from the shadows of the trees *
'Gray!! Wake up! You're not dead! Though I thought you were 'cause you slipped last time, but I'm not letting you fall again! So you should at least thank me!
GRAY : Uhn... Huh? It's you!
DRAKE : Nate! Get your should-have-been-dead ass up here!
NATE : That's not very nice.
GRAY : Thanks.
NATE : Hang on my back. I'll get us up there soon.
* Nate with Gray on his back jumps from branch to branch towards the HoverCraft *
MARY : Nate!
* Nate jumps on upper-side of the HoverCraft and lets Gray step down *
GRAY : Thanks again. I owe you my life.
NATE : Shut up, I just payed you back for not catching you last time.
* Mary climbs up the side and hugs Gray *
MARY : I'm so happy that your safe.
GRAY : I'm sorry I got you worried.
* Jack and Karen climb up the side, too *
KAREN : Aww... They're so sweet.
JACK : It's just heart-warming.
* Gray & Mary realize that they're being watched *
GRAY : *Blushes* Um.. Er... I'm glad you're safe.
MARY : *Blush* Me, too.
NATE : No need to get shy now... the show was just getting good.
GRAY : Show?!
NATE : Just kidding. Let's get you two love birds down into the HoverCraft.
* They step into the HoverCraft *
DRAKE : Since when were you here?!
NATE : I was survived from the ship and washed up near the shore then decided to take a shortcut into town through the forest. And that's when I heard some kind of crash nearby and decided to check it out. I saw some dude fall off and when I caught him, it was Gray.
DRAKE : Wow, a lot of people seem to be coming back from the dead lately.
NATE : Hell, imagine my surprise when I saw Gray.
GRAY : Damn... How are we gonna get ourselves out of this one.
NATE : Your free to jump off again.
GRAY : I DID NOT JUMP OFF!!
MARY : That's true! He saved me!
NATE : I see... 'To sacrifice your life for your beloved'.
POPURI : Aww...
GRAY : *Blushing* Stop that!!
NATE : Fine. Let's just figure out a way to get this hude scrap of metal to the ground.
DRAKE : What do you mean scrap?! I worked hard to get this!
NATE : It's yours?
DRAKE : Well, no.
NATE : What?!
DRAKE : I well, 'borrowed' it.
NATE : When you mean 'borrowed', did you mean?
DRAKE : *Covering Nate's mouth* Hush! So I took it without permission, I planned on returning it though.
NATE : Look at it now.
DRAKE : I know I'm in deep trouble and all but...
NATE : You think you can still return it in that condition without anyone noticing?
DRAKE : You have a point.
JACK : Hey! We thought of something!
KAREN : Hurry! We'll fill you in on the plan.
NATE : Okay, I'll be there in a minute!
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End of Chapter 19