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Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
But the following characters I created :
Nate, Vincent, Drake, Rad, Izlude & the
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[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : Hurrah! I've done Chapter 20! I'll keep going now. I will finish this! I will finish this! Hahahahahahahaha!
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A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 21 : A Day at the Beach
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
They check the sounds outside the HoverCraft...
KAREN : It's a helicopter.
JACK : It's come to save us!
KAREN : How did they find us so quickly?
JACK : Yeah, we just crashed here half an hour ago.
NATE : I think they've been looking for us for quite some time now.
KAREN : Huh?
MAYOR : But it doesn't look like a helicopter that can carry all of us.
JACK : That's right. How will we all get aboard?
DRAKE : They might send a transport helicopter in a while.
KAREN : Hope so.
* Someone comes down from the helicopter via rope ladder *
"Alright. Dr. Drake Arc, you are to be apprehended for theft of the HoverCraft."
DRAKE : Fine, fine. Just call for a transport helicopter for the civilians.
"I see."
NATE : Finally... Let's actually enjoy this vacation.
* The board the transport helicopter and get dropped off at the beach *
After finally arriving at the beach...
JACK : Yahoo!!
KAREN : The beach, at last!
* Ann runs across the sand on bare foot *
CLIFF : Ann... You shouldn't run through, recklessly.
ANN : Huh? What for?
CLIFF : *Points to the CRABS at her feet*
ANN : O_O Aaaaahhhhh!!!!!
* Ann runs passed Jack, spinning him around *
JACK : *Dazed* Wha? Did anyone see what ran passed...
* Jack steps around a bit then falls into Jellyfish Storage Tank *
NATE : Poor soul... *Walks away*
* Jack jumps out of the tank and twitches repeatedly on the sand *
GRAY : That must hurt.
* Popuri passes by and sees Jack *
POPURI : Jack! Did you get stung? *Pokes him*
JACK : Ow...
POPURI : Did that hurt? *Pokes him again* Did that hurt? Where does it hurt? *Pokes him again*
JACK : *Moans in pain*
POPURI : I see... *Pokes him*
JACK : Argh.... Are you all just gonna stare at me?
GRAY : I could.
POPURI : Me, too.
* THE Doctor passes by *
DOCTOR : Jack... *Shiny thing above his head shines* How BAD is your injury? *Pokes him*
JACK : O_o *Twitches* Must get... away...
DOCTOR : What's the matter? *Evil grin* I need a diagnosis... Hehehe... *Pulls out a 1 meter thermometer*
POPURI : Wow! ^_^ ... A jumbo thermometer! Where are ya gonna stick it up in?
* The doctor gives Popuri an innocent smile *
GRAY : O_o ... Oh my... god! Popuri, I think Rick's calling us... We shouldn't keep him, RIGHT?!
* Gray picks up Popuri & runs off *
DOCTOR : My, my... Seems we're all alone, aren't we? And I still haven't used this thermometer.
JACK : *Twitches*
DOCTOR : I need to make sure that your body temperature is stable. I've heard that in order to make an accurate measurement of the body's temperature with a thermometer, we need to insert the measuring device into the ANUS.
JACK : O_o *Desperately tries to move his body*
DOCTOR : I have the thermometer, but it's SO big. Inserting this into your anus will definitely cause LARGE amounts of pain and might even KILL you. But I need that measurement... *Eyes begin to widen*
* The doctor slowly approaches Jack with the thermometer *
JACK : _ No~!!!!!
* Jack manages to surge the last of his strength to get up *
DOCTOR : Come here Jack... *Flashes the thermometer*
JACK : Argh!!!!! *Runs as fast as he can away from the doctor*
DOCTOR : *sigh* Oh well... *Grins* There's always next time.
Meanwhile, at the other side of the beach...
MAYOR : Doug, how's the grill?
DOUG : Huh? It's doing great! The burgers ought to be done any minute now...
* Duke joins them at the grill station *
DUKE : *Phew* I finally escaped Manna. I thought she'd never leave me alone.
MAYOR : Hahaha... Must be tough.
DUKE : You said it... Once she starts jabbering...
* Manna stands behind Duke *
DOUG : Duke?
DUKE : Let me talk for a minute... 'cause when Manna's around, she'll talk her head off. I don't even get the chance to say a thing.
* Manna gets agitated *
MAYOR : Duke... I think you should stop.
DUKE : Oh come on... Manna talks a hell lot more than I do but you don't complain. Can't I talk anymore?
* Duke sees that the two aren't listening *
DUKE : You two aren't listening to me!
* They point to Manna behind him *
DUKE : What are you two pointing at?!
* Duke starts to get the message *
DUKE : Um... Manna, she's a great wife...
MANN : *Hits Duke on the head* What nonsense are you talking about? Duke, you weren't backstabbing me now, were you? I think you were, but I'd like to believe that you weren't. Because if you were, you know that I'd be very upset. And if I get upset, you know what happens, right? I know that you don't want me to get upset. So you had better just get your butt moving!
* Manna pulls Duke away by the ear *
MAYOR : Poor Duke.
DOUG : *sigh* True, true.
MAYOR : Um... Doug.
DOUG : What?
MAYOR : The burgers.
DOUG : What about the... *sees burger patties on fire* Argh!!!!
* Jack runs by and trips over a rock launching him onto the grill then bounces onto the hot sand *
JACK : Ow... I need... help.
MAYOR : Are okay, Jack?
DOUG : Yeah... you look really bad.
JACK : Doug.
DOUG : What is it?
JACK : *Points to the burning burger patties*
DOUG : O_o Oh yeah... I forgot. *Goes off to get something to extinguish the flames*
* A young woman in a bathing-suit passes by and sees Jack *
"Oh dear... You look seriously hurt.
JACK : *eyes roll up*
"Wait a minute... *Looks into the bag she was carrying* Here!"
MAYOR : What's that?
"Could you call the paramedics?"
MAYOR : Sure. *leaves*
"Here, I have some special water for you."
JACK : What?
"It's a special water from some kind of Harvest goddess."
JACK : I see.
* She grabs the bottle and sticks it up Jack's nostril *
JACK : Ish thish shupposhed to go up by dose?
"Huh? *Puts on her glasses* Oh dear! *removes the bottle from his nostril*
JACK : Ugh...
"I'm so sorry... I just can't see very well. So here..."
* She points the bottle (now somewhat slimy) near Jack's mouth *
JACK : *stops the bottle* Could you um... wipe it first?
"Huh? Oh I see. *wipes it on a tissue paper* Here..."
* Jack takes a drink from the bottle *
JACK : Huh? The pain stopped.
"See? ^_^ The pain's all gone."
JACK : *blushes* Um... Er...
"Aren't you forgetting something?"
JACK : *comes to his senses* Oh... yeah. Thank you.
"You're welcome. Would you like some more water?" ^_^
* A fearsome yet familiar voice booms from the distance *
KAREN : Ja~ck!!
JACK : Oh hell.
"What?"
* Karen rushes down and punches down Jack into the sand *
KAREN : *turns to the other girl* Who the hell are you?
"I was passing by and saw him badly hurt on the sand so I gave him some water from the harvest goddess. But I think it'll take more than water to help him now."
* Jack passed out *
KAREN : Oh my gosh! Help!
* The mayor comes back with some paramedics *
MAYOR : Oh no... We're too late, he's dead.
"Um... no, he just passed out."
MAYOR : Really? Thank goodness.
* The paramedics take Jack to the clinic *
"Oh my... The injury must be that bad."
KAREN : You shouldn't have gotten that close to him like that.
"I'm sorry, are you his girlfriend?"
KAREN : More than that. I'm his wife.
"Really? You two seem so young. Are people really that fast? Or perhaps I'm just slow."
KAREN : Actually, it's a town thing.
"I see."
MAYOR : Karen, I think you should go to the clinic, too.
KAREN : You're right, Mayor.
"It was nice meeting you..."
KAREN : Karen. I'm Karen, and you are?
"Me? I'm Mei. It's nice to meet you."
KAREN : Um... I'd also like to thank you for trying to help Jack and apologize for earlier.
MEI : It's fine, I might have thought the same thing if I were in your case.
KAREN : Well then, see you!
MEI : Goodbye! ^_^
* Karen goes off to the clinic to see Jack *
MAYOR : I guess I'll be going, too.
MEI : Bye!
At the clinic...
JACK : Ugh... I feel really bad.
DRAKE : Don't take it so hard. All you need is a Turbojolt & my special shake.
JACK : Special shake?
DRAKE : Hehe... It's a family secret.
* Drake pulls out a bottle from the fridge *
DRAKE : Here. It ought to make ya feel better in no time.
JACK : It looks weird.
DRAKE : Don't mind it's look.
JACK : Whatever... If it'll make me better.
* Jack gulps down the whole bottle & the bottle disappears *
JACK : _O Ack!!! What the hell was that?!
DRAKE : O_o Ack!! What the hell did you do with my bottle?!
JACK : That tasted really nasty!
DRAKE : You made my bottle disappear!
JACK : What kind of secret medicine was that?!
DRAKE : How did you make my bottle disappear?!
JACK : Huh?
DRAKE : *sigh* Oh well. By the way, I think I gave you the wrong drink.
JACK : Wha~t?!
DRAKE : Yeah, I think I gave you the ... vomit sample from a mental patient.
JACK : *urp* *turns green*
DRAKE : Here... *hands him a barf-bag*
JACK : *barf* Urgh...
DRAKE : I'm sorry. Here's the bottle.
JACK : *Looks closely at the bottle* Looks alright.
DRAKE : Just drink it.
JACK : *Looks at it again* Okay... This doesn't look bad. *Starts to drink*
DRAKE : Er... Jack.
JACK : *spits everything at Drake* What?! Was it another vomit sample?
DRAKE : *Wiping away the regurgitated fluids* No... *Forcing a smile* I just wanted to say that you should rest after that.
JACK : *_* Oh. Sorry.
DRAKE : Here... another bottle.
JACK : Umm... Thanks. *Gulps the whole bottle down*
DRAKE : There goes another bottle.
JACK : *bottle disappears* That tasted pretty good.
DRAKE : Glad you liked it. You should take this Turbojolt then get some sleep.
* Karen walks into the room *
KAREN : How are you doing?
JACK : I'm fine, thanks for askin'.
KAREN : Doc, you're wet.
DRAKE : I know. I was just about to go to the shower.
KAREN : I see.
JACK : When can I get out?
DRAKE : Go now.
JACK : I thought...
DRAKE : Some sunshine ought to do you some good. *still wiping*
KAREN : Let's go then.
JACK : Okay.
Jack leaves the clinic and joins right in time for the barbecue. Everyone gathers at the dining tables and Jack takes center stage for opening prayer.
JACK : Hi everyone!
EVERYONE : Hi Jack!
JACK : Well, before we eat I'd like to thank first of all, the guy upstairs for everything.
POPURI : I don't see a second level. *Looks up to the sky*
RICK : Just pray.
POPURI : Okay.
JACK : Then, I'd like to thank Kai for giving us the chance to be here.
* Kai gets up and bows but gets ignored *
KAI : Fine! Ignore me! *sits down*
JACK : Next, I'd like to thank Drake for getting us half-way to the beach.
DRAKE : No problem.
JACK : I'd also like to thank Cap Vince for getting us to this island in one piece.
KAREN : Where is he?
NATE : Hell would I know.
JACK : Anyway, someone else who deserves thanks is Doc Drake. Thanks for fixing me up.
DRAKE : Don't mention it... ever.
JACK : There's also that girl who gave me water at the beach. And finally to everyone for simply being here.
* Everyone applauds *
MAYOR : Well then, with all thanks in order... Let's eat!
* Everyone starts to eat their food *
JACK : This food's great!
KAREN : Yeah, plus the whole setting is great.
GRAY : A barbecue at the beach...
KAI : Try the burger, it's nice.
JACK : *Bites a burger* Hmrf... It'sh pretty good.
KAI : Made it myself.
JACK : *spits out the burger* Ack!
KAI : What the hell?!
JACK : No... that's not it. There was something in the burger!
* Something starts to break out of the spit-out burger *
KAI : What the hell?!
* A fly flies out of the released food *
JACK : *turns green* Kai?
KAI : I didn't know there was a fly in there.
GRAY : That was sick. Kai, you said that you made those yourself.
KAI : But I didn't put any fly in there!
JACK : *passes out*
GRAY : Ugh... I'm not having a burger anymore.
KAREN : Eww...
The sun begins to set and everyone starts to get ready top stay at the beach-side lodging. Meanwhile, Stu & May hang out near the sands of the beach staring at the sunset.
MAY : Wow! Look, Stu! The sunset's pretty isn't it?
STU : Wow... it really is.
MAY : You know... Mr. Nate told me a story about the sunset.
STU : Huh? What story?
MAY : It's a secret! ^_^
STU : Hey! No fair!
MAY : *giggle* ;P
STU : Hmph! Fine, I don't care about some silly ol' secret!
* Nate approaches the children *
NATE : Hey, you two... What seems to be the problem?
STU : She won't tell me the story about the sunset!
NATE : May?
MAY : We promised, remember?
NATE : Oh yeah...
STU : It's not fair. But I have a story that's secret, too!
MAY : Huh? What story.
STU : A story I heard from a lady I met today.
NATE : Eh? What story is that?
STU : It's a secret! ^_^
NATE & MAY : Aww...
NATE : But aren't you supposed to NOT talk to strangers?
STU : I was with big sis... She talked with sis, too.
NATE : I see.
STU : She was pretty.
MAY : Really? Like your big sis?
STU : Yup! But she also had glasses that made her kind looked like Ms. Mary.
NATE : *_* Glasses?!
STU : Yup, she had shiny black hair... and a pretty necklace thingie around her neck.
NATE : Where was she?
STU : Um.. I can't remember, but maybe big sis would know.
* A shadow comes up from behind Nate *
STU : Oh! Look!
NATE : Huh? *turns around* Um... hi?
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End of Chapter 21
AUTHOR's NOTES:
- Um... There isn't as many reviews anymore... (_)
- But I don't really care much about reviews now, I just want to finish this.
- And I will!!!! Wahahahahahahahahahaha!
Disclaimer :
I don't own Harvest Moon and/or its characters...
But the following characters I created :
Nate, Vincent, Drake, Rad, Izlude & the
==================================================
[Author's Notes]
AUTHOR : Hurrah! I've done Chapter 20! I'll keep going now. I will finish this! I will finish this! Hahahahahahahaha!
==================================================
A Harvest Moon Vacation
Chapter 21 : A Day at the Beach
[SUMMER XX, YEAR 4]
They check the sounds outside the HoverCraft...
KAREN : It's a helicopter.
JACK : It's come to save us!
KAREN : How did they find us so quickly?
JACK : Yeah, we just crashed here half an hour ago.
NATE : I think they've been looking for us for quite some time now.
KAREN : Huh?
MAYOR : But it doesn't look like a helicopter that can carry all of us.
JACK : That's right. How will we all get aboard?
DRAKE : They might send a transport helicopter in a while.
KAREN : Hope so.
* Someone comes down from the helicopter via rope ladder *
"Alright. Dr. Drake Arc, you are to be apprehended for theft of the HoverCraft."
DRAKE : Fine, fine. Just call for a transport helicopter for the civilians.
"I see."
NATE : Finally... Let's actually enjoy this vacation.
* The board the transport helicopter and get dropped off at the beach *
After finally arriving at the beach...
JACK : Yahoo!!
KAREN : The beach, at last!
* Ann runs across the sand on bare foot *
CLIFF : Ann... You shouldn't run through, recklessly.
ANN : Huh? What for?
CLIFF : *Points to the CRABS at her feet*
ANN : O_O Aaaaahhhhh!!!!!
* Ann runs passed Jack, spinning him around *
JACK : *Dazed* Wha? Did anyone see what ran passed...
* Jack steps around a bit then falls into Jellyfish Storage Tank *
NATE : Poor soul... *Walks away*
* Jack jumps out of the tank and twitches repeatedly on the sand *
GRAY : That must hurt.
* Popuri passes by and sees Jack *
POPURI : Jack! Did you get stung? *Pokes him*
JACK : Ow...
POPURI : Did that hurt? *Pokes him again* Did that hurt? Where does it hurt? *Pokes him again*
JACK : *Moans in pain*
POPURI : I see... *Pokes him*
JACK : Argh.... Are you all just gonna stare at me?
GRAY : I could.
POPURI : Me, too.
* THE Doctor passes by *
DOCTOR : Jack... *Shiny thing above his head shines* How BAD is your injury? *Pokes him*
JACK : O_o *Twitches* Must get... away...
DOCTOR : What's the matter? *Evil grin* I need a diagnosis... Hehehe... *Pulls out a 1 meter thermometer*
POPURI : Wow! ^_^ ... A jumbo thermometer! Where are ya gonna stick it up in?
* The doctor gives Popuri an innocent smile *
GRAY : O_o ... Oh my... god! Popuri, I think Rick's calling us... We shouldn't keep him, RIGHT?!
* Gray picks up Popuri & runs off *
DOCTOR : My, my... Seems we're all alone, aren't we? And I still haven't used this thermometer.
JACK : *Twitches*
DOCTOR : I need to make sure that your body temperature is stable. I've heard that in order to make an accurate measurement of the body's temperature with a thermometer, we need to insert the measuring device into the ANUS.
JACK : O_o *Desperately tries to move his body*
DOCTOR : I have the thermometer, but it's SO big. Inserting this into your anus will definitely cause LARGE amounts of pain and might even KILL you. But I need that measurement... *Eyes begin to widen*
* The doctor slowly approaches Jack with the thermometer *
JACK : _ No~!!!!!
* Jack manages to surge the last of his strength to get up *
DOCTOR : Come here Jack... *Flashes the thermometer*
JACK : Argh!!!!! *Runs as fast as he can away from the doctor*
DOCTOR : *sigh* Oh well... *Grins* There's always next time.
Meanwhile, at the other side of the beach...
MAYOR : Doug, how's the grill?
DOUG : Huh? It's doing great! The burgers ought to be done any minute now...
* Duke joins them at the grill station *
DUKE : *Phew* I finally escaped Manna. I thought she'd never leave me alone.
MAYOR : Hahaha... Must be tough.
DUKE : You said it... Once she starts jabbering...
* Manna stands behind Duke *
DOUG : Duke?
DUKE : Let me talk for a minute... 'cause when Manna's around, she'll talk her head off. I don't even get the chance to say a thing.
* Manna gets agitated *
MAYOR : Duke... I think you should stop.
DUKE : Oh come on... Manna talks a hell lot more than I do but you don't complain. Can't I talk anymore?
* Duke sees that the two aren't listening *
DUKE : You two aren't listening to me!
* They point to Manna behind him *
DUKE : What are you two pointing at?!
* Duke starts to get the message *
DUKE : Um... Manna, she's a great wife...
MANN : *Hits Duke on the head* What nonsense are you talking about? Duke, you weren't backstabbing me now, were you? I think you were, but I'd like to believe that you weren't. Because if you were, you know that I'd be very upset. And if I get upset, you know what happens, right? I know that you don't want me to get upset. So you had better just get your butt moving!
* Manna pulls Duke away by the ear *
MAYOR : Poor Duke.
DOUG : *sigh* True, true.
MAYOR : Um... Doug.
DOUG : What?
MAYOR : The burgers.
DOUG : What about the... *sees burger patties on fire* Argh!!!!
* Jack runs by and trips over a rock launching him onto the grill then bounces onto the hot sand *
JACK : Ow... I need... help.
MAYOR : Are okay, Jack?
DOUG : Yeah... you look really bad.
JACK : Doug.
DOUG : What is it?
JACK : *Points to the burning burger patties*
DOUG : O_o Oh yeah... I forgot. *Goes off to get something to extinguish the flames*
* A young woman in a bathing-suit passes by and sees Jack *
"Oh dear... You look seriously hurt.
JACK : *eyes roll up*
"Wait a minute... *Looks into the bag she was carrying* Here!"
MAYOR : What's that?
"Could you call the paramedics?"
MAYOR : Sure. *leaves*
"Here, I have some special water for you."
JACK : What?
"It's a special water from some kind of Harvest goddess."
JACK : I see.
* She grabs the bottle and sticks it up Jack's nostril *
JACK : Ish thish shupposhed to go up by dose?
"Huh? *Puts on her glasses* Oh dear! *removes the bottle from his nostril*
JACK : Ugh...
"I'm so sorry... I just can't see very well. So here..."
* She points the bottle (now somewhat slimy) near Jack's mouth *
JACK : *stops the bottle* Could you um... wipe it first?
"Huh? Oh I see. *wipes it on a tissue paper* Here..."
* Jack takes a drink from the bottle *
JACK : Huh? The pain stopped.
"See? ^_^ The pain's all gone."
JACK : *blushes* Um... Er...
"Aren't you forgetting something?"
JACK : *comes to his senses* Oh... yeah. Thank you.
"You're welcome. Would you like some more water?" ^_^
* A fearsome yet familiar voice booms from the distance *
KAREN : Ja~ck!!
JACK : Oh hell.
"What?"
* Karen rushes down and punches down Jack into the sand *
KAREN : *turns to the other girl* Who the hell are you?
"I was passing by and saw him badly hurt on the sand so I gave him some water from the harvest goddess. But I think it'll take more than water to help him now."
* Jack passed out *
KAREN : Oh my gosh! Help!
* The mayor comes back with some paramedics *
MAYOR : Oh no... We're too late, he's dead.
"Um... no, he just passed out."
MAYOR : Really? Thank goodness.
* The paramedics take Jack to the clinic *
"Oh my... The injury must be that bad."
KAREN : You shouldn't have gotten that close to him like that.
"I'm sorry, are you his girlfriend?"
KAREN : More than that. I'm his wife.
"Really? You two seem so young. Are people really that fast? Or perhaps I'm just slow."
KAREN : Actually, it's a town thing.
"I see."
MAYOR : Karen, I think you should go to the clinic, too.
KAREN : You're right, Mayor.
"It was nice meeting you..."
KAREN : Karen. I'm Karen, and you are?
"Me? I'm Mei. It's nice to meet you."
KAREN : Um... I'd also like to thank you for trying to help Jack and apologize for earlier.
MEI : It's fine, I might have thought the same thing if I were in your case.
KAREN : Well then, see you!
MEI : Goodbye! ^_^
* Karen goes off to the clinic to see Jack *
MAYOR : I guess I'll be going, too.
MEI : Bye!
At the clinic...
JACK : Ugh... I feel really bad.
DRAKE : Don't take it so hard. All you need is a Turbojolt & my special shake.
JACK : Special shake?
DRAKE : Hehe... It's a family secret.
* Drake pulls out a bottle from the fridge *
DRAKE : Here. It ought to make ya feel better in no time.
JACK : It looks weird.
DRAKE : Don't mind it's look.
JACK : Whatever... If it'll make me better.
* Jack gulps down the whole bottle & the bottle disappears *
JACK : _O Ack!!! What the hell was that?!
DRAKE : O_o Ack!! What the hell did you do with my bottle?!
JACK : That tasted really nasty!
DRAKE : You made my bottle disappear!
JACK : What kind of secret medicine was that?!
DRAKE : How did you make my bottle disappear?!
JACK : Huh?
DRAKE : *sigh* Oh well. By the way, I think I gave you the wrong drink.
JACK : Wha~t?!
DRAKE : Yeah, I think I gave you the ... vomit sample from a mental patient.
JACK : *urp* *turns green*
DRAKE : Here... *hands him a barf-bag*
JACK : *barf* Urgh...
DRAKE : I'm sorry. Here's the bottle.
JACK : *Looks closely at the bottle* Looks alright.
DRAKE : Just drink it.
JACK : *Looks at it again* Okay... This doesn't look bad. *Starts to drink*
DRAKE : Er... Jack.
JACK : *spits everything at Drake* What?! Was it another vomit sample?
DRAKE : *Wiping away the regurgitated fluids* No... *Forcing a smile* I just wanted to say that you should rest after that.
JACK : *_* Oh. Sorry.
DRAKE : Here... another bottle.
JACK : Umm... Thanks. *Gulps the whole bottle down*
DRAKE : There goes another bottle.
JACK : *bottle disappears* That tasted pretty good.
DRAKE : Glad you liked it. You should take this Turbojolt then get some sleep.
* Karen walks into the room *
KAREN : How are you doing?
JACK : I'm fine, thanks for askin'.
KAREN : Doc, you're wet.
DRAKE : I know. I was just about to go to the shower.
KAREN : I see.
JACK : When can I get out?
DRAKE : Go now.
JACK : I thought...
DRAKE : Some sunshine ought to do you some good. *still wiping*
KAREN : Let's go then.
JACK : Okay.
Jack leaves the clinic and joins right in time for the barbecue. Everyone gathers at the dining tables and Jack takes center stage for opening prayer.
JACK : Hi everyone!
EVERYONE : Hi Jack!
JACK : Well, before we eat I'd like to thank first of all, the guy upstairs for everything.
POPURI : I don't see a second level. *Looks up to the sky*
RICK : Just pray.
POPURI : Okay.
JACK : Then, I'd like to thank Kai for giving us the chance to be here.
* Kai gets up and bows but gets ignored *
KAI : Fine! Ignore me! *sits down*
JACK : Next, I'd like to thank Drake for getting us half-way to the beach.
DRAKE : No problem.
JACK : I'd also like to thank Cap Vince for getting us to this island in one piece.
KAREN : Where is he?
NATE : Hell would I know.
JACK : Anyway, someone else who deserves thanks is Doc Drake. Thanks for fixing me up.
DRAKE : Don't mention it... ever.
JACK : There's also that girl who gave me water at the beach. And finally to everyone for simply being here.
* Everyone applauds *
MAYOR : Well then, with all thanks in order... Let's eat!
* Everyone starts to eat their food *
JACK : This food's great!
KAREN : Yeah, plus the whole setting is great.
GRAY : A barbecue at the beach...
KAI : Try the burger, it's nice.
JACK : *Bites a burger* Hmrf... It'sh pretty good.
KAI : Made it myself.
JACK : *spits out the burger* Ack!
KAI : What the hell?!
JACK : No... that's not it. There was something in the burger!
* Something starts to break out of the spit-out burger *
KAI : What the hell?!
* A fly flies out of the released food *
JACK : *turns green* Kai?
KAI : I didn't know there was a fly in there.
GRAY : That was sick. Kai, you said that you made those yourself.
KAI : But I didn't put any fly in there!
JACK : *passes out*
GRAY : Ugh... I'm not having a burger anymore.
KAREN : Eww...
The sun begins to set and everyone starts to get ready top stay at the beach-side lodging. Meanwhile, Stu & May hang out near the sands of the beach staring at the sunset.
MAY : Wow! Look, Stu! The sunset's pretty isn't it?
STU : Wow... it really is.
MAY : You know... Mr. Nate told me a story about the sunset.
STU : Huh? What story?
MAY : It's a secret! ^_^
STU : Hey! No fair!
MAY : *giggle* ;P
STU : Hmph! Fine, I don't care about some silly ol' secret!
* Nate approaches the children *
NATE : Hey, you two... What seems to be the problem?
STU : She won't tell me the story about the sunset!
NATE : May?
MAY : We promised, remember?
NATE : Oh yeah...
STU : It's not fair. But I have a story that's secret, too!
MAY : Huh? What story.
STU : A story I heard from a lady I met today.
NATE : Eh? What story is that?
STU : It's a secret! ^_^
NATE & MAY : Aww...
NATE : But aren't you supposed to NOT talk to strangers?
STU : I was with big sis... She talked with sis, too.
NATE : I see.
STU : She was pretty.
MAY : Really? Like your big sis?
STU : Yup! But she also had glasses that made her kind looked like Ms. Mary.
NATE : *_* Glasses?!
STU : Yup, she had shiny black hair... and a pretty necklace thingie around her neck.
NATE : Where was she?
STU : Um.. I can't remember, but maybe big sis would know.
* A shadow comes up from behind Nate *
STU : Oh! Look!
NATE : Huh? *turns around* Um... hi?
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End of Chapter 21
AUTHOR's NOTES:
- Um... There isn't as many reviews anymore... (_)
- But I don't really care much about reviews now, I just want to finish this.
- And I will!!!! Wahahahahahahahahahaha!