Planes, train's, and Kids from hell----part 3
My God!! She up dates!! Sorry this has been s-o-o-o damn long coming but The Mythic Brotherhood Stories have taken over my soul!!
Plus I had the biggest case of writers block I've ever had, and it took a drive to Pinjarra and a few pleading e. mails from friends to get back into this!!
Tezuka...You will stop stalling and write or run 20 laps!!
eep....ok...the boss muse has spoken!!!
Disclaimer...proudly bought to you by she who owns nothing and worships he does own the boys....
Thanks to Ruji...for very nicely asking me to update and to Wild-filly who held a millennium rod up and........hey! who am I to argue with Marik....yes master.....Blink !! Shakes head to clear it........
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Striding up the lengthy platform while his team debated loudly as to what they could eat for lunch after seeing the dungeon, Fuji stopped to take a quick photo the steam engine being uncoupled, then trained his lense upon the trio of men acting as crew. A few fast shots (and a smirk at one of the crusty old driver's remark of " and what have you buggered up this time?" to his colleges) later, the smiling youth rejoined his team, slipped up to Tezuka's warm side, then strode with them as they trailed in the distant crowds wake.
After a short walk following the train tracks gleaming length, the teenagers from Seigaku wandered across the twin set of rails, then strolled sedately along the smooth path bordering park land, crossed a road and set foot upon a long traffic bridge spanning a fast flowing river.
When a red faced, yellow coated troll waved merrily at them from his place amidst the tall emerald grass on the steep bank, Fuji leaned over the railing, snapped a photo, then turned to face a grinning Eiji who cheerfully remarked; "Even trolls nya! I wonder what else we'll see?" Skipping up to a bemused Oishi, he proceeded to bounce around his partner while gesturing at the crowd now streaming into a large old house across the road from them. "Oishi! That must be the dungeon! Lets go Nya!"
Seizing the back of Ryoma's tunic ( and thus effectively thwarting the shorter boys sudden escape attempt ), the flame haired youth laughed brightly. "Come on o chibi chan, time for magic class!"
With the grumbling youth safely captured and being enthusiastically escorted to his doom, Inui followed close behind while writing in his data book. Hissing, Kaido trailed in his wake as Takashi and Momo' bought up the rear.
Left alone with his captain, Fuji turned his serene gaze on his silent companion then tilted his head to one side as he softly spoke.
"Saa Tezuka, shall we follow them or....." Pausing to lightly run an index finger up the stotic youths arm then quickly remove it, he smiled at his captains killer glare and whispered, "would you rather look for somewhere quiet?"
Several long minutes dragged by while the stern teenager stared dead ahead and Fuji chuckled under his breath at the sight of Tezuka's slightly twitching cheek, then the Seigaku captain broke the spell by abruptly crossing the road to follow his team.
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Eden vale House was a rambling old farm house first built in 1888 in the early pioneering days of Western Australia. Once the center of thriving farm land, it was now a tourist center, a relic of Pinjarra's ancient past squatting grandly in the middle of bustling twenty first century. Walking along the brown earthen path as it wound it's way through extensive lawns, the Japanese tennis stars admired the many colorful flowers and tall trees of Eden vales lush gardens.
Stepping across the highly polished threshold, Tezuka was pleasantly surprised to find the gleaming wooden interior fairly quiet and deserted considering the huge crowd of families that had just past through moments before.
Letting his iron tense shoulders relax, the proud youth lightly trod the smooth floorboards then turned left to enter a spacious room that boasted many items for sale and a large town information desk.
Glaring straight ahead, Tezuka made for the large window then challenged his reflection to a staring match, while his team mates circulated amongst the merchandise artfully displayed.
Fuji joined Oishi to view the many old photos adorning the walls, while Eiji played with a rolling wooden cat toy; much to Inui's data writing amusement.
Picking up a hand carved wooden snake whose cleverly jointed links allowed its body to stiffly snap about like a writing, living counterpart, Momo' solemnly held it out to Kaido and declared; " Here Mamushi, I've found you a girl friend!"
Throwing his bristle-haired tormentor a dirty look, the bandana wearing youth hissed through his teeth then slunk over to Inui as he tucked his data file under one arm and commenced a study on a revolving stand of postcards.
Meanwhile, Ryoma had found a large book whose glossy photos showed many different studies of West Australian beauty spots. Beside him, Takashi calmly tried on a scarlet base-ball cap, and grinned a little at his reflection in the ornate wall mirror close by.
Sweeping it off, he then muttered something about buying it as he walked toward the counter.
Closing his book, Ryoma tucked it under his left arm as he glanced at a few more book titles. Seeing an intriguing set of words proclaiming the novel to be on the subject of Internet Fan Fiction, the dark haired youth flipped through it, blushed a deep shade of crimson and hastily replaced it; only to have Inui swoop down, pluck it from its place, and say he was already the proud owner of its brother and that it had given him some great new " training" ideas for Kaido.
Growling a sour " Mada mada da ne ", Ryoma desided he didn't want to know as stalked away to purchase his new photo book.
His study of the photos over, Fuji moved over to a nearby stand to inspect a beautifully soft scarf of hand-knitted wool. The clever hands of its creator had skillfully woven golden strands within the pale yellow and snow-white fleece, so the entire length shimmered with sun light ripples as he carefully stroked it. Giving into the urge to try it on, he tossed it about his neck, and sighed longingly before unwinding the garment and carefully replacing it on its hook.
" You should buy that Fuji." muttered 'Momo as he slipped the cape he wore from his shoulders and tried on a woven jacket the colour of Ryoma's eyes. Holding out his arms, he admired his reflection. " This is very warm and comfortable too. Yes, I'm going to buy this. Why don't you get the scarf, it kinda reminds me of Tezuka..."
Not wanting to admit his sad lack of funds to his teasing team mate, Fuji just smiled angelically and joined the others at the counter.
Hands filled with large brown carry bags, the group began to depart; only to stop as they realised their captain hadn't returned to them. Facing the room once more, the team silently watched as Tezuka continued to stare moodily out of the window.
" Captain.." began Takashi quietly as he stepped forward, but froze in mid-step at Inui's hand on his shoulder.
" Come. Past data indicates the captain should best be left alone when in the current frame of mind."
Nodding, the young man threw his captain a final worried glance, then followed the others as they passed through the doorway at the end of the hall and out into the afternoon sunshine.
Here, the boys found themselves facing a large open courtyard filled up with long wooden benches and tables, and overflowing with lively, chattering families. Off to one side of the noisy chaos, was a long verandah on which an equally long line of kids was waiting.
Standing at the head of the line, the grey bearded wizard Eden vale waved as he cheerfully called out; " Over here folks! Line up for the dungeon!"
Instantly, Eiji bounded forward to tag the queue then smiled broadly at his friends.
" Come on nya! Lets all go down in the dungeon!"
Ten or so minutes later, the Seigaku tennis stars descended a long, steep staircase, then trooped into what appeared to be a former wine cellar. Stepping into the dim, smoky interior, the boys drank in the sight of a large cloth covered table boasting an assortment of various magical items; including big hairy spiders, rubber snakes and plastic skulls. Many more either depended from hooks or sat on shelf's ringing the high walls. Hidden smoke generators steadily poured out misty fog and in one corner, a large metal cauldron simmered over a low gas fire, its orange contents gently steaming.
Humming thoughtfully, Inui edged his way up to the object, covertly emptied the contents of his juice flask into the mix, then smirked with pleasure as it bubbled and seethed alarmingly. Fully satisfied, Inui stepped back to watch the entertainment unfold.
It began with a booming welcome from wizard Eden vale and his helper Julius Jones. After performing a few simple magic tricks that left the very youngest of the kids gasping and applauding ( while the older ones yawned or smirked knowingly), the audience were then invited to try some magic spells of their own.
A rough cacophony of sound broke out as kids waved magic wands and screamed out bazaar words like serpent sortia and exspelliarmis !! When one of them suddenly flung his wand at Kadio as he innocently stood watching by the far wall and roared; " Serpentsortia!! Snake be gone!!", his pale eyes bugged in horror as a loud, snakish hiss forced its way out through tightly clenched teeth.
" HEY!!" the infuriating little bundle of pre-adolesent yelled at the top of his voice, " This guys really good!!"
Seconds later the Seigaku ' mamushi ' found himself completely surrounded by a circling hoard of screaming kids, all roaring out snake banishing charms at the top of their lungs while 'Momo and Eiji rolled on the floor, their bodies shaking with uncontrollable laughter.
Oishi smirked then rubbed his chin in a polite attempt not to laugh at his team mates misfortune, while Fuji smiled happily, his silvery laugh floating up from behind his right hand. Inui cheerfully took in the madness as he wrote fresh data and just behind him, Takashi and Ryoma eyed the bubbling cauldron with open suspicion.
After what seemed an eternity to Kaido, the head wizard was at last able to call the howling mob to order then ask the kids if they wished to sample some " magic potion". Forming up three untidy lines, the grey haired wizard and his pair of bemused assistants dipped long handled ladles into the mix, frowned a little at the bright purple sheen, then proceeded to fill up a table full of clear plastic cups. Leaning forward, his glasses flashing with gleeful menace, Inui poised his pen over his note book as the first child drank.
Turning green, he poked his tongue out in disgust and reeled away as if drunk. The second drinker started to vibrate, then leapt straight up to bounce off the high ceiling while crying out;" Woa!! That's good!"
Next up was a little girl whose long brown braid hung down to her buttocks. Nervously, she took a sip then froze like a statue. Her braid however, lifted unaided to whip about like the tail of an angry cat, then locked into place by standing straight out from the back of her skull. For a few long seconds, no one moved as a cricket chirped quietly in a corner, then the loud voice of wizard Julius rang out in awe; " Wow! It really is a magic potion!"
Instantly, the rabid crowd of kids stampeded, practically diving into the cauldron in their rush to drink from it.
Amidst the resulting riot of total chaos that followed such crazed behaviour, Fuji somehow managed to succure a full cup of mixture.
Raising it high in salute to Inui, he the lifted the cup to his lips, drained it in one gulp, then sighed happily as though drinking fine wine.
Making his usual notes, Inui glared behind his glasses as he thought; ' One of these days, I'll finally make a juice to rattle that impervious blood of yours, even if its the last thing I ever do !!'
To be continued.........
Its done!! Hooray!! CLAP, CHEER, WHISTLE!!!!!!!
Coming up next chapter, I would like to put in a scene where the boys enter a bookshop. If you would like to see your author name and one or two ( or more ) of your fan fics as books in the shop, then please let me know!!! and I will be more than happy to include them!!
A few little notes: In the Dungeon at Pinjarra...which really is an old wine cellar...there is no cauldron of potion. I just put it into the story for fun.
Yes I know....kids would get burnt if they really dived into a hot Cauldron, but the scene is very anime like....you must admit!!
As for Eden vale house, it is just as I have Discribed. Also, the town is much as I have written it. and yes...there really is a troll.
A big thank you to everyone!! Merry Christmas!!!!
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