FLCL: The Story Continues

Part 14 "Holiday In My Head"

Lupinda3rd here sorry about the long wait but I had to worry about a couple of papers in class I spent quite a while putting this chapter together, and I hope I can continue with more chapters soon. I do not own FLCL or any music, television, movies or any other references I may make in the series. The only character that is mine is Zack

Zack and Naota were standing outside of the captain's office trying to hear Haruko's attempt to get the three a little R and R. Finally, Haruko came out of the office and she looked troubled. Zack asked if the captain Okayed their trip. Haruko then answered by trying to imitate the captain in a low toned voice, "Because of the elevated state of alert; I cannot allow you and your troop to take one of my space shuttles for a joy ride halfway across the galaxy."

Zack then began ranting, "Damn it all, up tight officers and their stuck up policies…"

Then Haruko grabbed the back of Zack's shirt and said, "Hate to interrupt your speech, but there is one shuttle available, right Takkun."

Naota took a moment to remember, "Oh, but that one has only two seats ".

Haruko had a diabolical grin and said, "That means one of you has to sit in the back, and that could be a little uncomfortable."

The three began to argue over who had to sit in the back; then Haruko came up with a solution. She explained it to the boys, "There is a only one way to settle this, and that is by an ancient art, a technique as old as time itself. We shall settle this by… Rock, Paper, Scissors!"

After a few rounds the results were final; Naota had to ride in the back of the ship.

The ship's engines began to roar to life, and then the three began their road trip. Zack asked Haruko where they were going, and she said there was a theme park nearby that could be fun. "But that's on the other side of that asteroid field", Zack said

Haruko then turned the ship full speed into the asteroids. She weaved her way through the treacherous maze. Suddenly, a huge asteroid came out of nowhere; Haruko managed to pull the ship up and avoided a collision. The little ship emerged out of the asteroid field without a scratch.

Zack and Haruko sat in their chairs with frightened looks. After a couple moments, the two busted out laughing at their near death experience. Then, a bruised and battered Naota came out of the shuttles cabin covered in the clothes from the dressers. There weren't any restraints in the room, so Naota was flung about the compartment with the furniture and anything else that was in there. He was obviously furious about the beating, but before he could say a word they were there.

Haruko then spun around in her chair a couple of times, and announced, "Welcome to the most rockin' place in the universe… Beatlemania"

Naota was in disbelief, "The Beatles. You mean that there is a Beatles theme park halfway across the bleedin' universe", he said

Haruko had already begun to spin in her seat, and answered, "That's affirmative, day tripper."

Zack then explained it to Naota, "Back in the 60's there was an increased number of UFO sightings. Well it turns out that they took a liking to the music on the radio, and of course the Beatles ere on the top of the charts at the time. Naturally they heard the Beatles and fell in love with them."

Naota asked in disbelief, "You're kidding, right?"

Haruko then grabbed his arm. She started to drag him out of the ship, and while doing so she said, "Lets go and have some fun." The three went to the gate where they were greeted by some Paul, Ringo, George, and John look-alikes. The three then entered the park to see a gigantic park with a rollercoaster, go-karts, water rides and more. All of this was in a Beatle themed park that had parts that resembled London; it even had Big Ben the clock tower.

The three wondered around the park, and then they found the rollercoaster entrance. Zack read the sign aloud, "Revolution, The Galaxy's tallest and fastest roller coaster." Zack said to Haruko, "We have to go on this!"

Naota was now scared; he started saying how he wasn't going on that monstrous ride. Haruko and Zack looked at each other and grinned. Naota started to run from then while screaming, "there is no way on Earth that you two are getting me to ride that."

Haruko and Zack walked through the line for the coaster with a bound and gagged Naota kicking as he was being dragged along. Once they made it to the front of the line; Haruko and Zack strapped Naota in to his seat. Haruko told him that he'll thank her latter, and Zack said to him, "You know it kind of helps to be on the right planet when you say something like 'there is no way on Earth'." Zack tugged hard on Naota's seatbelt before strapping himself in.

Slowly the coaster climbed the first hill. Soon the other rides became a blur to the passengers, and then the car stopped at the top. The Beatle's son "Revolution" started to play on the coaster as the car descended down the hill into a series of dip and dives. The coaster went in and out of the tunnels. The whole time Naota was screaming and as the ride came to the station he was enjoying himself.

After riding the coaster a couple of times, the three became hungry and found a restaurant. They sat and looked through the menus. Zack and Haruko knew what they wanted to order, but Naota couldn't read the menu that was printed in another language. Haruko offered to order for him, and Naota unwittingly agreed. The waiter came with their orders and Zack had an Italian pasta dish, Haruko had a traditional Japanese meal, and Haruko had ordered for Naota a serving of spicy curry.

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do, will make me feel all right... in:

Part 15 "A Hard Day's Night"

Holiday In My Head – Smash Mouth

Do you believe everything that you read

Everything that you see on the set

You look around at your sleepy little town

And think that this is as good as it gets

Well what you're looking at is heaven sent

Everyday is a get-a-way when all of it goes unsaid

I got a holiday a paid holiday

I got a holiday in my head

And what you want, what you really need

Are two different things wouldn't you say

The line is thin between fun and sin

And were clockin' in for the day

And our only care is what to wear

I got a job but I got a problem

'Cause I eat too much and can't afford to solve it

When I'm savin' up for that cruise to the Caymans

And I'm hittin' the snooze so I can keep on dreamin'

I'm just tryin' to realize

I'm just dyin' to open my eyes

I'm lookin' for paradise in my living room

Hey again, sorry 'bout the long wait. I have been busy with new classes and whatnot. Anyways I hope that this chapter is a start of a new trend of longer segments. I also read some comments regarding my grammar. To be honest, half the time I was writing chapters at night. Actually it was around 9 to 11:30, so you can imagine that little things like grammar can take a back seat. Anyways, I took the advice and tried to pay more attention, and I hope you all enjoy and send your regards.

Yours truly, Lupinda3rd, Master Thief and writer a double threat ;-)