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Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
==================================================
[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : I'm not sure if it's just me but, I think this is getting really weird. Do you? But if you like it, just review. I'm also open to a few suggestions and I'll acknowledge people for their suggestions.
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A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 20 : Memories
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
The Mayor, Jack, Karen, Nate, Drake & Gray are discussing on how to get to get out of the forest.
DRAKE : So, what have you thought of?
JACK : Well, we just plan on getting down by rope.
GRAY : You guys had rope?!
KAREN : We just found it.
GRAY : Where was it?
KAREN : Under the table.
GRAY : O_o O~kay. I nearly died because you guys weren't able to find the coil of rope which was just under the table.
KAREN : That just about says it all.
MARY : Oh my.
GRAY : *Agitated* I'll let this one slip. Just this once.
JACK : Let's just organize the plan.
NATE : Is there even a plan?
JACK : Of course there is!
NATE : And?
JACK : We slide down one by one.
NATE : What's there to organize?
DRAKE : Wait! Wait! Wait! What about the HoverCraft?!
KAREN : Guess we gotta leave it behind.
DRAKE : We can't do that!
MAYOR : Then we'll just ask Mr.McLaren to pick it up.
DRAKE : Anything but that.
JACK : Why?
DRAKE : Mind your own business.
NATE : Get over it. I'll just explain the whole thing to Vincent.
GRAY : He's a nice dude, he'll listen to you.
MAYOR : I'm sure he would... Wait a minute! How do you know him?
GRAY : He offered me ride to the island a few days ago but some weird thing attacked the ship I was on before I got here.
JACK : Is that why you were covered in seaweed?
GRAY : Yeah.
MAYOR : Gray, would you mind telling us how you survived your supposed fall from the mountain back in Mineral Town.
GRAY : It's not a very happy memory but... I'll explain how I eluded death...
* Flashback Warp *
Gray is hanging on to Nate's hand then lets go.
NATE : No!
* Gray free-falls down the hill and hits a branch groin-first *
(JACK : There goes Gray Jr.)
(GRAY : Shut up!)
* The branch breaks under his weight and he falls towards another branch which he hits groin-first *
(JACK : And Gray III.)
(GRAY : Quit interrupting my flashback!)
* He falls sideward and rolls down the hill then smacks onto a petrified log *
* Gray moans in pain *
* The log moves due to Gray's weight and rolls down but he smashes onto a boulder *
(NATE : Now I'm sure that hurt.)
(GRAY : You have no idea.)
* The boulder in turn is loosened and rolls along with Gray *
(KAREN : That first step always hurts.)
(GRAY : Enough comments!)
* Gray lands onto what was once a tree but the log & boulder soon follow after him *
(MAYOR : Ouch.)
* The tree's trunk collapses under the weight and gray hits the small space of solid ground *
* The boulder & log fall but miss him by a few centimeters *
* Gray is relieved *
* The small space of land under him crumbles *
* Gray continues to tumble down the hill until he hits another branch *
(JACK : Gray, have you ever considered adopting?)
(GRAY : Shut up, Jack!)
* The branch collapses and Gray free-falls toward the river below *
* Gray smacks right onto the boulder that landed earlier and bounces off onto the log then finally into the river *
* The river carries Gray through the current then across the rapids *
* After passing the rapids, Gray calmly washes through the river until he gets to the waterfall *
* As Gray falls down the fall, he hits a rock *
* Gray nears the base of the fall which is lined with many jagged rocks *
* After floating peacefully through the river for a few seconds, he feels something sharp near his ass *
* His ass is tugged and he is lifted from the water by a fisherman *
* The fisherman briefly looks at Gray then takes Gray's wallet and throws him back into the river *
(DRAKE : Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!)
(GRAY : What's so funny?!)
(DRAKE : Nothin'... Bwahahahhahaah!)
* Gray floats across the river and washes up on shore *
* A figure comes up and approaches Gray *
* The figure kicks Gray on the side *
"Who the hell are you?"
GRAY : Ugh...
"You're alive?!"
GRAY : ...
"Er... I suppose I should help you out. It wouldn't feel right if I didn't."
* The figure stuffs Gray into the trunk of a sports car *
"Can't get my car wet, can I?"
* Gray arrives at a strange-looking medical facility *
"Here you go... we're here at the WDO Medical Research Institute."
GRAY : Ughn...
"Hang in there."
* The figure brings Gray inside the facility where he is treated *
GRAY : Ugh... Thanks a lot.
* An elderly doctor appreoaches Gray *
DOCTOR : You should be glad just to be alive. You suffered major injuries that probably would have killed any normal person.
GRAY : Who, who brought me here?
DOCTOR : We weren't able to get his name. He left in a hurry.
GRAY : Too bad. I wasn't able thank him properly.
DOCTOR : All you need now is a little rest.
GRAY : Umm... About the pay...
DOCTOR : No need. This is a... er... a charity hospital, so payment isn't necessary.
GRAY : Lucky me.
DOCTOR : Just sleep now.
GRAY : But I'm not...
* Doctor sprays some kind of sleeping gas on Gray *
DOCTOR : Now you are.
A few weeks later...
GRAY : wow, I feel great.
DOCTOR : Seems that you've completely recovered now. So, where are you headed?
GRAY : I... don't know.
DOCTOR : You're not going home?
GRAY : I don't have a home anymore.
DOCTOR : That's too bad, but I think I know someone who could help you out.
GRAY : Really?
DOCTOR : Yeah, he's helped out a number of people already.
GRAY : That would be great!
DOCTOR : I'll introduce him to you tomorrow!
GRAY : Thanks... I don't know how I can repay you.
DOCTOR : Well... There is something you could do.
* The doctor & Gray are near the women's shower room *
GRAY : What the hell are we doing here?!
DOCTOR : You want to repay me, remember?
GRAY : But what does this place have to do anything?!
DOCTOR : I've always wanted to see a few 'things' inside there.
GRAY : *Turns red* What do you mean?!
DOCTOR : Here's the plan. I've been planning this for quite some time now. I want you to check this hole I've dug through the wall. Then you'll signal to me when everything's clear.
GRAY : Well... If things are planned, I guess nothing could go wrong. Are you really sure that I won't get into trouble?!
DOCTOR : Look at me... Would I lie to you? *Big Cheesy Smile* *Eyes blink repeatedly*
GRAY : I guess I have to repay you anyway.
DOCTOR : We're set then!! This way!
* Gray & the doctor are near a tall wooden fence *
DOCTOR : I need you to jump this fence.
GRAY : It's a bit high, but I think I can do it.
DOCTOR : Good. Once you're across, check the surroundings then tell me when I can climb.
GRAY : *Nods*
* Gray steadily climbs the fence *
DOCTOR : You can do it, boy!
* Gray gets to the top of the fence but the fence falls over, throwing Gray through the small window of the shower *
GRAY : *Nosebleed* Uh, hi?
* Gray is beaten down with pails & thrown out of the shower *
GRAY : Ugh...
* Doctor meets up with Gray *
DOCTOR : How was it?
GRAY : I got beaten out!!
DOCTOR : No, not that! How was it inside? Did you see a lot? How many were they? How was the view? Did you get to touch any of them? The plan went wrong but we'll just try again!
GRAY : Shut up!!
DOCTOR : I'm sorry... *Mopes around a bit* I just saved your life, and this is how I get repayed? Sad is the life of a doctor. I guess there's no reason for me to live.
* The doctor readies some rope to hang himself with *
GRAY : No! Don't! Alright, we'll try again.
DOCTOR : Oh! You're such a kind boy.
GRAY : (What a dirty old man!)
DOCTOR : Did you say anything?
GRAY : Nothing! Let's get this done already.
* They head back to the shower room again *
DOCTOR : What the...
* The fence is there again, as if it never fell *
GRAY : You guys do some serious repair.
DOCTOR : No matter, we'll try again.
* Gray quickly get over the fence *
GRAY : Phew... I can't believe I've helping that perverted old goat.
DOCTOR : Is it clear?
GRAY : *Looks around* Yeah, it's okay now.
DOCTOR : Good!
* The doctor jumps the fence *
DOCTOR : *Turns red with a smile* I've waited for this chance for so long!
GRAY : Hurry up.
* The doctor goes around and shows Gray a small plank on the wall *
DOCTOR : Watch, and be amazed!
* He pulls the plank over and reveals a small slit in the wall *
DOCTOR : Since you helped me here, I'll let you take the first peek.
GRAY : I won't peek!
DOCTOR : Oh come on... I know you wanna.
GRAY : No.
DOCTOR : Don't be such a spoil sport. Just think of all the pretty girls in there. Heheheh.
GRAY : Fine. Just a short peek.
* Gray looks into the hole *
GRAY : I can't see much... Wait, it's becoming clearer.
DOCTOR : What do you see?
GRAY : I see... an eye?!
DOCTOR : What?!
"Is this the pervert a while ago?!"
'No, I think he brought someone with him!'
"Spray him!"
* The women spray Gray's eyes with water *
GRAY : Argh!! My eyes!!!
DOCTOR : They found us out!! Let's get away!
* A young woman with round glasses holding a frying pan blocks their escape route *
"I don't think so!"
DOCTOR : Please... Have mercy on an old man. He forced me to come!
GRAY : Wha~t?! It was that old goat that brought me here!
"It doesn't matter now." *Glasses shine*
* She whistles and more women come from behind her *
"Let's get 'em, girls!"
* A man's voice booms from behind them *
'What the hell's going on here?'
DOCTOR : Thank goodness!
GRAY : *Wipes his eyes* Ugh... That sucked.
'Could someone tell me what happened?'
DOCTOR : These women were trying to kill us!
'Is this true?'
"Well, they were peeking through the shower!"
'What?'
DOCTOR : Er... It was his idea?
GRAY : Me?! You dragged me here!
"We'll settle this at my office."
* Later at his office *
"We'll hear the side of the women first..."
* The young woman with glasses steps up *
'First of all, that man with the cap was caught breaking in the women's shower. Then later, he was caught again peeking in the shower through a small hole.'
"I see. How do you plead, Mr..."
GRAY : Gray, my name is Gray.
"Well then Gray, would you like to start by telling us who you are exactly?
GRAY : I'm Gray and I was brought here by someone after I had fallen from a mountain & drifted a river then finally falling off a waterfall. I recovered at this institute and I wanted to repay the doctor. He then suggested that I help him in a small endeavor, I felt obligated so I followed.
"How do you plead? *Looks to the doctor*"
DOCTOR : I swear that he brought me there! He threatened to hurt me if I didn't!
GRAY : Why you... Lies! Those are lies!
"Sad to say, I know nothing of you Gray. And I have no reason to trust you either, but there are a few anomalies."
GRAY : Damn right!
"Well, when did you get here and when were you released?"
GRAY : I'm not sure when I got here... Maybe a week or two? And I was released just this morning.
"Is this true?"
DOCTOR : What does this have to do with anything?
"Is it true or not?"
DOCTOR : Well, yes.
"Well tell me this. Is it not true that it he was contained in his room until this morning?"
DOCTOR : Yes.
"How could he have known of such a hole in such a short time if he was confined the whole time?"
DOCTOR : Er...
"Besides, he couldn't have made that hole without being noticed if he was released this morning."
DOCTOR : Well...
"I think we've heard enough."
DOCTOR : I'm sorry Mr. McLaren! I promise I won't do it again!
VINCENT : Enough. You even involved a civilian in your perverted acts.
DOCTOR : I'm really sorry.
VINCENT : Your acts of perversion are a liability to this institute. You will be transferred to a busier district, so you'll have less time to do perverted acts.
DOCTOR : Thank you!!
VINCENT : But if I hear anything about you, you WILL be fired.
DOCTOR : Thank you! I'll leave right away.
* Runs out of the room *
GRAY : Dirty old goat.
VINCENT : What about you? Will you be leaving soon?
GRAY : The doctor was supposed to introduce to me someone who could help me.
VINCENT : Why?
GRAY : I have no home to return to anymore.
VINCENT : Well then, you've come to the right person.
GRAY : What?
VINCENT : I know someplace where you could stay and get a part-time job at the same time. What kind of work can you do?
GRAY : My grandfather's a blacksmith.
VINCENT : A blacksmith? I know just the place. You can go to Moon Island, I'll get you a ride there.
GRAY : Thanks a lot.
VINCENT : Don't mention it, I know you'll be a hard worker. I'm always willing to help when I can.
GRAY : * Turns to the women * I'm sorry about earlier, I was pressured by the old goat.
* The young woman with glasses steps up to Gray *
'I'm always ready to forgive. But you should be thankful that he wasn't here today. If he was, things would have gotten bad.'
GRAY : Who's 'he'?
* A girl from the crowd shouts out loud *
"I think she's talking about her 'lover'."
'Shut up!!'
"Oh come on... We know you like him. It's so obvious!"
'We're nothing like that!'
"Really? If he isn't, then you wouldn't mind if I take him for myself."
'What?! I won't let that happen!'
"Why not?"
'Well... Um.. You see...'
"See? Just admit it!"
GRAY : You shouldn't tease someone like that.
'Aww... You're no fun. Let's go.'
* The girls leave the room *
'Thanks.'
GRAY : No problem. I know how it's like when that happens.
'So you have someone in mind?'
GRAY : Sort of.
'I see then. Good Luck with her!'
* The young woman with glasses leaves the room *
VINCENT : Well, I've booked a ship for you. Hope you'll enjoy the island, it's actually a tourist spot.
GRAY : Thanks. I'll go now.
* End Of Flashback Sequence *
GRAY : That's how I got here.
JACK : You had a rough time.
GRAY : You said it.
KAREN : Somehow I think you had feelings for that girl who was being teased.
GRAY : It's not like that! I just sympathized for her.
NATE : That girl with glasses, did she have shoulder-length hair and were her glasses round?
GRAY : Yeah, but how did you know?
NATE : I see. Did she happen to wear round pendant of some sort around her neck?
GRAY : Yup.
NATE : How about her eyes, were they violet? Did she have a violet headband?
GRAY : She did, but how the hell do you know?
DRAKE : That's because she's his...
NATE : *Hits Drake with a bat* What?
KAREN : I think Nate here is the 'lover' those girls were talking about.
NATE : It's not like that! I just got a lucky guess.
*A loud whriling sound is coming from the outside the Hovercraft *
NATE : Huh? They found us already? That was a bit fast.
DRAKE : I am in deep...
JACK : Dung? Manure? Dropping? Or just plain old...
KAREN : Enough with that! Let's just look.
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End of Chapter 20
Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
==================================================
[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : I'm not sure if it's just me but, I think this is getting really weird. Do you? But if you like it, just review. I'm also open to a few suggestions and I'll acknowledge people for their suggestions.
==================================================
A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 20 : Memories
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
The Mayor, Jack, Karen, Nate, Drake & Gray are discussing on how to get to get out of the forest.
DRAKE : So, what have you thought of?
JACK : Well, we just plan on getting down by rope.
GRAY : You guys had rope?!
KAREN : We just found it.
GRAY : Where was it?
KAREN : Under the table.
GRAY : O_o O~kay. I nearly died because you guys weren't able to find the coil of rope which was just under the table.
KAREN : That just about says it all.
MARY : Oh my.
GRAY : *Agitated* I'll let this one slip. Just this once.
JACK : Let's just organize the plan.
NATE : Is there even a plan?
JACK : Of course there is!
NATE : And?
JACK : We slide down one by one.
NATE : What's there to organize?
DRAKE : Wait! Wait! Wait! What about the HoverCraft?!
KAREN : Guess we gotta leave it behind.
DRAKE : We can't do that!
MAYOR : Then we'll just ask Mr.McLaren to pick it up.
DRAKE : Anything but that.
JACK : Why?
DRAKE : Mind your own business.
NATE : Get over it. I'll just explain the whole thing to Vincent.
GRAY : He's a nice dude, he'll listen to you.
MAYOR : I'm sure he would... Wait a minute! How do you know him?
GRAY : He offered me ride to the island a few days ago but some weird thing attacked the ship I was on before I got here.
JACK : Is that why you were covered in seaweed?
GRAY : Yeah.
MAYOR : Gray, would you mind telling us how you survived your supposed fall from the mountain back in Mineral Town.
GRAY : It's not a very happy memory but... I'll explain how I eluded death...
* Flashback Warp *
Gray is hanging on to Nate's hand then lets go.
NATE : No!
* Gray free-falls down the hill and hits a branch groin-first *
(JACK : There goes Gray Jr.)
(GRAY : Shut up!)
* The branch breaks under his weight and he falls towards another branch which he hits groin-first *
(JACK : And Gray III.)
(GRAY : Quit interrupting my flashback!)
* He falls sideward and rolls down the hill then smacks onto a petrified log *
* Gray moans in pain *
* The log moves due to Gray's weight and rolls down but he smashes onto a boulder *
(NATE : Now I'm sure that hurt.)
(GRAY : You have no idea.)
* The boulder in turn is loosened and rolls along with Gray *
(KAREN : That first step always hurts.)
(GRAY : Enough comments!)
* Gray lands onto what was once a tree but the log & boulder soon follow after him *
(MAYOR : Ouch.)
* The tree's trunk collapses under the weight and gray hits the small space of solid ground *
* The boulder & log fall but miss him by a few centimeters *
* Gray is relieved *
* The small space of land under him crumbles *
* Gray continues to tumble down the hill until he hits another branch *
(JACK : Gray, have you ever considered adopting?)
(GRAY : Shut up, Jack!)
* The branch collapses and Gray free-falls toward the river below *
* Gray smacks right onto the boulder that landed earlier and bounces off onto the log then finally into the river *
* The river carries Gray through the current then across the rapids *
* After passing the rapids, Gray calmly washes through the river until he gets to the waterfall *
* As Gray falls down the fall, he hits a rock *
* Gray nears the base of the fall which is lined with many jagged rocks *
* After floating peacefully through the river for a few seconds, he feels something sharp near his ass *
* His ass is tugged and he is lifted from the water by a fisherman *
* The fisherman briefly looks at Gray then takes Gray's wallet and throws him back into the river *
(DRAKE : Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!)
(GRAY : What's so funny?!)
(DRAKE : Nothin'... Bwahahahhahaah!)
* Gray floats across the river and washes up on shore *
* A figure comes up and approaches Gray *
* The figure kicks Gray on the side *
"Who the hell are you?"
GRAY : Ugh...
"You're alive?!"
GRAY : ...
"Er... I suppose I should help you out. It wouldn't feel right if I didn't."
* The figure stuffs Gray into the trunk of a sports car *
"Can't get my car wet, can I?"
* Gray arrives at a strange-looking medical facility *
"Here you go... we're here at the WDO Medical Research Institute."
GRAY : Ughn...
"Hang in there."
* The figure brings Gray inside the facility where he is treated *
GRAY : Ugh... Thanks a lot.
* An elderly doctor appreoaches Gray *
DOCTOR : You should be glad just to be alive. You suffered major injuries that probably would have killed any normal person.
GRAY : Who, who brought me here?
DOCTOR : We weren't able to get his name. He left in a hurry.
GRAY : Too bad. I wasn't able thank him properly.
DOCTOR : All you need now is a little rest.
GRAY : Umm... About the pay...
DOCTOR : No need. This is a... er... a charity hospital, so payment isn't necessary.
GRAY : Lucky me.
DOCTOR : Just sleep now.
GRAY : But I'm not...
* Doctor sprays some kind of sleeping gas on Gray *
DOCTOR : Now you are.
A few weeks later...
GRAY : wow, I feel great.
DOCTOR : Seems that you've completely recovered now. So, where are you headed?
GRAY : I... don't know.
DOCTOR : You're not going home?
GRAY : I don't have a home anymore.
DOCTOR : That's too bad, but I think I know someone who could help you out.
GRAY : Really?
DOCTOR : Yeah, he's helped out a number of people already.
GRAY : That would be great!
DOCTOR : I'll introduce him to you tomorrow!
GRAY : Thanks... I don't know how I can repay you.
DOCTOR : Well... There is something you could do.
* The doctor & Gray are near the women's shower room *
GRAY : What the hell are we doing here?!
DOCTOR : You want to repay me, remember?
GRAY : But what does this place have to do anything?!
DOCTOR : I've always wanted to see a few 'things' inside there.
GRAY : *Turns red* What do you mean?!
DOCTOR : Here's the plan. I've been planning this for quite some time now. I want you to check this hole I've dug through the wall. Then you'll signal to me when everything's clear.
GRAY : Well... If things are planned, I guess nothing could go wrong. Are you really sure that I won't get into trouble?!
DOCTOR : Look at me... Would I lie to you? *Big Cheesy Smile* *Eyes blink repeatedly*
GRAY : I guess I have to repay you anyway.
DOCTOR : We're set then!! This way!
* Gray & the doctor are near a tall wooden fence *
DOCTOR : I need you to jump this fence.
GRAY : It's a bit high, but I think I can do it.
DOCTOR : Good. Once you're across, check the surroundings then tell me when I can climb.
GRAY : *Nods*
* Gray steadily climbs the fence *
DOCTOR : You can do it, boy!
* Gray gets to the top of the fence but the fence falls over, throwing Gray through the small window of the shower *
GRAY : *Nosebleed* Uh, hi?
* Gray is beaten down with pails & thrown out of the shower *
GRAY : Ugh...
* Doctor meets up with Gray *
DOCTOR : How was it?
GRAY : I got beaten out!!
DOCTOR : No, not that! How was it inside? Did you see a lot? How many were they? How was the view? Did you get to touch any of them? The plan went wrong but we'll just try again!
GRAY : Shut up!!
DOCTOR : I'm sorry... *Mopes around a bit* I just saved your life, and this is how I get repayed? Sad is the life of a doctor. I guess there's no reason for me to live.
* The doctor readies some rope to hang himself with *
GRAY : No! Don't! Alright, we'll try again.
DOCTOR : Oh! You're such a kind boy.
GRAY : (What a dirty old man!)
DOCTOR : Did you say anything?
GRAY : Nothing! Let's get this done already.
* They head back to the shower room again *
DOCTOR : What the...
* The fence is there again, as if it never fell *
GRAY : You guys do some serious repair.
DOCTOR : No matter, we'll try again.
* Gray quickly get over the fence *
GRAY : Phew... I can't believe I've helping that perverted old goat.
DOCTOR : Is it clear?
GRAY : *Looks around* Yeah, it's okay now.
DOCTOR : Good!
* The doctor jumps the fence *
DOCTOR : *Turns red with a smile* I've waited for this chance for so long!
GRAY : Hurry up.
* The doctor goes around and shows Gray a small plank on the wall *
DOCTOR : Watch, and be amazed!
* He pulls the plank over and reveals a small slit in the wall *
DOCTOR : Since you helped me here, I'll let you take the first peek.
GRAY : I won't peek!
DOCTOR : Oh come on... I know you wanna.
GRAY : No.
DOCTOR : Don't be such a spoil sport. Just think of all the pretty girls in there. Heheheh.
GRAY : Fine. Just a short peek.
* Gray looks into the hole *
GRAY : I can't see much... Wait, it's becoming clearer.
DOCTOR : What do you see?
GRAY : I see... an eye?!
DOCTOR : What?!
"Is this the pervert a while ago?!"
'No, I think he brought someone with him!'
"Spray him!"
* The women spray Gray's eyes with water *
GRAY : Argh!! My eyes!!!
DOCTOR : They found us out!! Let's get away!
* A young woman with round glasses holding a frying pan blocks their escape route *
"I don't think so!"
DOCTOR : Please... Have mercy on an old man. He forced me to come!
GRAY : Wha~t?! It was that old goat that brought me here!
"It doesn't matter now." *Glasses shine*
* She whistles and more women come from behind her *
"Let's get 'em, girls!"
* A man's voice booms from behind them *
'What the hell's going on here?'
DOCTOR : Thank goodness!
GRAY : *Wipes his eyes* Ugh... That sucked.
'Could someone tell me what happened?'
DOCTOR : These women were trying to kill us!
'Is this true?'
"Well, they were peeking through the shower!"
'What?'
DOCTOR : Er... It was his idea?
GRAY : Me?! You dragged me here!
"We'll settle this at my office."
* Later at his office *
"We'll hear the side of the women first..."
* The young woman with glasses steps up *
'First of all, that man with the cap was caught breaking in the women's shower. Then later, he was caught again peeking in the shower through a small hole.'
"I see. How do you plead, Mr..."
GRAY : Gray, my name is Gray.
"Well then Gray, would you like to start by telling us who you are exactly?
GRAY : I'm Gray and I was brought here by someone after I had fallen from a mountain & drifted a river then finally falling off a waterfall. I recovered at this institute and I wanted to repay the doctor. He then suggested that I help him in a small endeavor, I felt obligated so I followed.
"How do you plead? *Looks to the doctor*"
DOCTOR : I swear that he brought me there! He threatened to hurt me if I didn't!
GRAY : Why you... Lies! Those are lies!
"Sad to say, I know nothing of you Gray. And I have no reason to trust you either, but there are a few anomalies."
GRAY : Damn right!
"Well, when did you get here and when were you released?"
GRAY : I'm not sure when I got here... Maybe a week or two? And I was released just this morning.
"Is this true?"
DOCTOR : What does this have to do with anything?
"Is it true or not?"
DOCTOR : Well, yes.
"Well tell me this. Is it not true that it he was contained in his room until this morning?"
DOCTOR : Yes.
"How could he have known of such a hole in such a short time if he was confined the whole time?"
DOCTOR : Er...
"Besides, he couldn't have made that hole without being noticed if he was released this morning."
DOCTOR : Well...
"I think we've heard enough."
DOCTOR : I'm sorry Mr. McLaren! I promise I won't do it again!
VINCENT : Enough. You even involved a civilian in your perverted acts.
DOCTOR : I'm really sorry.
VINCENT : Your acts of perversion are a liability to this institute. You will be transferred to a busier district, so you'll have less time to do perverted acts.
DOCTOR : Thank you!!
VINCENT : But if I hear anything about you, you WILL be fired.
DOCTOR : Thank you! I'll leave right away.
* Runs out of the room *
GRAY : Dirty old goat.
VINCENT : What about you? Will you be leaving soon?
GRAY : The doctor was supposed to introduce to me someone who could help me.
VINCENT : Why?
GRAY : I have no home to return to anymore.
VINCENT : Well then, you've come to the right person.
GRAY : What?
VINCENT : I know someplace where you could stay and get a part-time job at the same time. What kind of work can you do?
GRAY : My grandfather's a blacksmith.
VINCENT : A blacksmith? I know just the place. You can go to Moon Island, I'll get you a ride there.
GRAY : Thanks a lot.
VINCENT : Don't mention it, I know you'll be a hard worker. I'm always willing to help when I can.
GRAY : * Turns to the women * I'm sorry about earlier, I was pressured by the old goat.
* The young woman with glasses steps up to Gray *
'I'm always ready to forgive. But you should be thankful that he wasn't here today. If he was, things would have gotten bad.'
GRAY : Who's 'he'?
* A girl from the crowd shouts out loud *
"I think she's talking about her 'lover'."
'Shut up!!'
"Oh come on... We know you like him. It's so obvious!"
'We're nothing like that!'
"Really? If he isn't, then you wouldn't mind if I take him for myself."
'What?! I won't let that happen!'
"Why not?"
'Well... Um.. You see...'
"See? Just admit it!"
GRAY : You shouldn't tease someone like that.
'Aww... You're no fun. Let's go.'
* The girls leave the room *
'Thanks.'
GRAY : No problem. I know how it's like when that happens.
'So you have someone in mind?'
GRAY : Sort of.
'I see then. Good Luck with her!'
* The young woman with glasses leaves the room *
VINCENT : Well, I've booked a ship for you. Hope you'll enjoy the island, it's actually a tourist spot.
GRAY : Thanks. I'll go now.
* End Of Flashback Sequence *
GRAY : That's how I got here.
JACK : You had a rough time.
GRAY : You said it.
KAREN : Somehow I think you had feelings for that girl who was being teased.
GRAY : It's not like that! I just sympathized for her.
NATE : That girl with glasses, did she have shoulder-length hair and were her glasses round?
GRAY : Yeah, but how did you know?
NATE : I see. Did she happen to wear round pendant of some sort around her neck?
GRAY : Yup.
NATE : How about her eyes, were they violet? Did she have a violet headband?
GRAY : She did, but how the hell do you know?
DRAKE : That's because she's his...
NATE : *Hits Drake with a bat* What?
KAREN : I think Nate here is the 'lover' those girls were talking about.
NATE : It's not like that! I just got a lucky guess.
*A loud whriling sound is coming from the outside the Hovercraft *
NATE : Huh? They found us already? That was a bit fast.
DRAKE : I am in deep...
JACK : Dung? Manure? Dropping? Or just plain old...
KAREN : Enough with that! Let's just look.
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End of Chapter 20