Joey the Chocobo
Part One: House Life
Out along the scenic Mi'ihen Highroad there lives an average chocobo family. There is Anita, the mother of the family, Joe the business-head of the family, Katie the adorable baby, and of course there's Joey, the hero and the comic relief of the family. The following is a true story of a chocobo with a big heart.
"Katie! Eat your pahshana greens!"
"No! They yucky. I want gyshal greens!" screamed Katie.
"Katie, listen to your mother."
"Yeah, make sure she isn't deaf yet."
"Hush up, mister."
"What? All I said was…"
"One more word and you'll go to bed without supper!"
"Yes,sir" Joey grumbled loudly.
Who cares if I don't get supper? This stuff is gross! Thought Joey.
After dinner, Joey walked over to the couch and sat down. He reached for the remote and turned on the TV. The blue screen seemed to glow in the darkness like fireworks. His favorite show, "Bobpants SpongeSquare" was on. But as soon as he had turned on the TV, the evil knievel of Sunday night cartoons walked in. "Son, don't you have some homework to do?"
"Dad! Can't I finish watching the show?"
"No. That homework can't do itself can it?"
"Ugh" groaned Joey. Joey walked up the stairs and opened the door to his room and sat at his desk. He moaned as he looked at the page of math that seemed to go on forever. Let's see. 8x17,9/3,3+209? Why should I be doing this crud? I wish I go out exploring on the Highroad. But dad would probably say no. I'll ask him.
Joey walked downstairs. He peeked around the corner. His dad was watching the news show Spira Today. "In other news, there is going to be light showers in Luca, giant blizzards on Mount Gagazet, and is slightly cloudy in the Calm Lands. This is Laura Weather for Spira Today Weather Report."
"Dad?"
"Need help on your homework?"
"No, Actually, I wanted to ask you something."
"What?"
"Well, I was wondering if I could go out exploring on the Highroad after I finish my homework?"
"Hmm, It would be good if you got some exercise so…"
"Hi! Welcome back to Spira Today! I'm Jan Wilson! With the latest trends in Spira! The newest trend is chocobo breeding! For all you die-hard chocobo fans out there, now you can catch your very own chocobo! Just sign up at the desk in Luca for your license, and get going! Now here's Dan with Sports!"
Joey stared, Anita stood with her mouth gaping open like a cave, Joe froze, and Katie sucked her thumb. "So, dad. Can I still go out?" Joe stood there looking at him, his face turning red, like he was about to blow up. "YOU CAN MOST DEFINETLY NOT! DIDN'T YOU JUST SEE THE NEWS! THERE'S GOING TO BE CRAZY HUMANS RUNNING EVERYWHERE TRYING TO CATCH US LIKE WE'RE SOME COMMON ANIMAL! NOW GO UP AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK! NOW!"
"All right, all right, I'm going! Sheesh…" said Joey as he slowly dragged himself up the stairs. Joe sat down in his chair and put his hands in his face. Whatever will become of chocobos? He thought.
Darn it. I can't believe this. All because of the stupid news report. I'll never get to go outside again. I've had it! I'm running away! So Joey packed up his things and set off.
