Eureka! I got it!
Chapter II: Explosive Results
Disclaimer: I don't own Star Ocean, Mackwell, Misty Lear and any of the other Inventors.
Act I: Food for Thought
The story of a Dreamer, a Chef and Revenge
Mayu sat on the window sill watching the Rain fall down against the smooth glass. These were one of those days when she would doze off and daydream… Mayu was a big day dreamer… She would often dream of a Knight-in-shining armor to gallantly ride up on its trusty steed and sweep her off her feet and saving her from some fierce dragons. In this case, her Knight-in-shining-armor was a certain blue-haired boy… His name was Fayt… Yes, Fayt Leingod… She adored him; her heart soared at the mere sound of his name. He was her sun, she was the flower.
Mayu sighed, "Oh Fayt…"
Mayu stared at the raindrops fall down on the glass. Ever since she first saw him in the Kirlsa Training Ground, she knew… that was the perfect guy. He was cute, kind hearted, sensitive and brave… She remembered it clearly. Her heart almost jumped out of her chest when he asked her to sign up with him and join him in inventing food. He even gave her a present to do so! An Adorable Kitty doll just for her! She loved the kitty and brought it with her everywhere. Every time they invented together, Mayu would forget about cooking and just stare longingly at the blue haired teen.
"…Mayu…" A voice echoed.
"Yes, Fayt?" She replied dreamingly.
"…Can you pass the Salt…?" The voice echoed.
"Anything for you Fayt…" She replied dreamingly again.
"MAYU!" The voice now snapped her attention back to reality. The owner of the voice was the little green chef, the Killer chef. Mayu almost jumped when the little green imp was right in front of her face. Its large nose was blocking her view.
"Eek!" Mayu jumped, "Fayt turned into a Goblin!"
"MAYU! Human Girl! Pass the salt!" The little green imp hissed impatiently. "Hurry, Human Girl!"
"Oh, Sorry!" Mayu picked up the salt shaker and handed it over to the imp. "Here you go, Mr. Killer Chef, Sir!" The Little green goblin grabbed the salt shaker and walked back to his large cooking pot, his knife in his hand. Mayu began to sweat, Never make him angry… or else… That little green goblin might stab me! Mayu picked up a pot and added some water… she daydreamed too much its time to go back to work! Fayt, or no Fayt it was time to get into inventing!
"It's no use…" Mayu sighed, "I can't concentrate at all!"
"What are you so worried about, little girl?" A voice asked.
"I keep thinking about Fayt… It's no use!" Mayu sniffed, "I'm so useless!"
"The Leingod boy?" The voice asked. "With the blue hair?"
"Yes! That's him! The boy I love!" Mayu replied, not even knowing who owned the voice. She began to dance at the name but when she turned around she came face-to-face with a tall slender young lady name Rigel.
"Eek!" Mayu jumped, "Oh, My god I thought you were my conscious or something!"
"Heh, heh, I get that a lot…" Rigel laughed nervously, "My name is Rigel, and you are Mayu correct?"
"Y-yes…" Mayu jumped, this woman was beautiful. She was tall, slender, had beautiful golden hair that streamed down her thin and delicate face. It reminded Mayu of princesses she read in books. From the looks of her silky dress and cloak, she was a noble's daughter. She would make the perfect Princess if it wasn't her dazed expression.
"Well, sorry to rain on your daydream but that Leingod you adore so much seems to fancy that Sophia girl." Rigel replied.
"Oh…" Mayu looked down; her happiness was punctured like a balloon. "I forgot…"
"Everywhere they go, that Sophia girl clings onto him like… hmm… Me to golden Curry!" Rigel sighed, "Mmm… Curry…"
"I know…" Mayu replied. She knew well that the blue haired Knight she adored was really in love with that girl, Sophia. How that girl makes the envy in her rise. Mayu was just as sweet! Just as adorable! The only problem was Mayu fell in love too quickly and she day dreamed too much.
"Also, that girl can cook really well, as well as do a whole bunch of neat inventing skills…" Rigel reached for a plate of food she just made and began to eat it. It was steak… Mmm… Steak…
"Like crafting and compounding…"
"You really think so?" Mayu began to have tears in her eyes, "That Sophia girl would make the perfect Girl friend!"
"Don't get me wrong…" Rigel reached for a salad next, "I'm sure you would make a wonderful girl friend too… just food for thought… Mmm… Food…"
"Really?" Mayu asked, "But she's so much better at cooking than me!"
"Well, why don't you make something better…?" Rigel asked munching on the salad, "Mmm… Salad…"
"You're right!" Mayu stood up, "I can't lose!"
"That's the spirit!" Rigel mumbled with a mouth full of salad.
"Can you help me, Miss Rigel?" Mayu asked, "You're a perfectionist, right?"
Rigel nodded with the salad in her mouth. She was a perfectionist; she would pester her maids all day for a meal. Sometimes if the food didn't come out to her liking she would cook instead. But cooking required energy… and energy comes from food… Rigel liked food. And without food she couldn't cook…
"I'll make you some more curry…" Mayu waved a plate of Curry she made.
"SOLD!" Rigel grabbed the Curry and began to eat it quickly.
After Rigel ate the last of the curry, the two women were tediously working on their master piece cooking. Mayu fetched the pots and pans, filled it with water and chopped vegetables. Rigel taste tested, timed and seasoned the food. They added Vegetables, meat, and many seasonings. The Workshop was slowly filling the room with a delectable and mouth-watering odor. Rigel even convinced the Killer Chef to help them out. Mayu was scared of the little green goblin; he could chop those vegetables with such ease. Also… the scary look in his eyes made him seem like a Serial killer. Who knew what he put in his cooking? Dead people perhaps…? Mayu thought, his name was the Killer chef after all… Mayu didn't question his methods… the goblin was still a pro. As long as the food tasted the best, she didn't mind at all!
"We add some more salt!" Mayu sprinkled in some salt into the bubbling stew.
"And we add some more onions!" Rigel replied adding in some more chopped onions.
"MEAT! MORE MEAT!" The killer Chef laughed maniacally adding the Tender meat into the stew.
"Now, we add some parsley!" Mayu sprinkled in some green vegetables, "For flavor!"
"Black Pepper!" Rigel shook in some black pepper.
"TOMATOES AND MORE MEAT!" The killer chef dumped in some more raw meat and diced tomatoes.
Now, The Killer chef and Mayu were crowding around Rigel. With her delicate hands she lifted a spoon and took a taste of their latest concoction. She took a bite, licked her lips and began to chew thoroughly.
"Well?" Mayu asked her eyes bright. "How is it?"
"Mmm…" Rigel was chewing it, "It's tender, not too spicy…"
"Tasty?" The Killer chef asked his knife shaking in his green hands.
"Hmm…" Rigel swallowed and smiled dazedly, "It's delicious! It's absolutely perfect!"
"BANZAI!" Mayu and The killer Chef hugged each other as Rigel took a plate and began to eat some of the food they created. The Large pot of Mixed Stew they created filled the room with a delicious odor.
"Mmm… Stew…" Rigel replied eating some of the Stew with Rice.
"So all we have to do now is give this to Fayt, right?" Mayu asked lifting a plate.
"Why don't we get it rated, first?" Rigel asked.
"Okay!" Mayu pulled out the Communicator for the Inventor's guild.
"Hello! How is everybody?" Welch asked in her happy voice. "Been busy lately?"
"Yes, very!" Mayu replied excitedly, "Welch, can you rate some of this Mixed Stew that Rigel, Killer Chef and I, created?"
"Absolutely!" Welch pulled out a rating machine. "The Score for this stew is…"
50…
60…
70…
80…
90…
99!
"What Unparalleled Workmanship! Way to go!" Welch applauded. "We'll distribute this product, shortly!"
"Thank you so much!" Mayu replied.
Her hands were shaking in happiness with the mixed stew. This was going to be perfect. When Fayt walks into this Workshop later today, Mayu would surprise him with her latest invention! Fayt would die from its deliciousness!
Later that Night…
Mayu, Rigel and the Killer Chef waited for Fayt to arrive. He was going to visit Aquios shortly, and every visit he would drop by the Workshops and say his greetings. Mayu couldn't wait, she wore her favorite dress and in her hands was the prized stew. This was the best thing she ever made! It received a 99! There's no way it can be rivaled! No way in the world! Rigel and the Killer chef smiled and gave their thumbs up. The Killer Chef was sharpening his knife, waiting for his next creation and Rigel was happily munching on some more Curry and a Fruit Sundae. The door knocked and in came Fayt. He was wet from the rain and beside him was Sophia.
"Thanks for the Dinner, Sophia, It was great!" Fayt replied as they entered the Workshop.
"No problem, Fayt." Sophia replied happily.
"Umm… Fayt?" Mayu stood before the blue-haired teen. Her arms were shaking as she held up the plate of Mixed Stew. "I made this stew for you! I hope you like it!"
"Huh?" Fayt stared at the plate of Mixed stew.
"I worked really hard! Miss Rigel and Mr. Killer Chef helped me! I hope you enjoy it!" Mayu was shaking like a leaf.
"Really?" Fayt asked, "You made this for me?"
"Yes!" Mayu squeaked. "It even received a 99!"
"Wow thanks…" He stared at the stew, "Umm but…"
"But…?" Mayu looked up, her eyes sparkling.
"I already ate this a few minutes ago." Fayt gave a nervous smile.
"WHAT!" Mayu, Rigel and the Killer Chef ran up to him.
"Yeah…" Fayt gave a nervous smile, "It was distributed in the stores just before… and Sophia treated it to me for Dinner…"
"No…" Mayu fell on the floor, the Stew in her hands. "No way…"
"You made this? It was delicious, by the way!" Fayt replied nervously. "Thanks a lot!"
"Umm…Fayt…" Sophia pushed Fayt in the direction of Rigel and the Killer Chef. Rigel had made a fist. In her hand was a large Metal Frying pan… The Killer Chef stared angrily he pulled out two Butcher Knives.
"Not Hungry, Leingod?" Rigel asked her beauty magnified her anger, "Too bad… you are now about to have some nicely rewarded DESSERT!"
"CHOP CHOP CHOP! CHOP HUMAN BOY CHOP HIM UP!" The Killer Chef laughed maniacally waving his two Butcher Knives. "CHOP UP HUMAN BOY INTO NICE DELICIOUS STEW!"
"HOW DARE YOU MAKE US WASTE ENERGY TO COOK FOR YOU?" Rigel screeched, her now calm face was riddled with anger. "YOU CRUSHED POOR MISS MAYU'S HEART!"
"CHOP CHOP CHOP!" The Killer Chef laughed. "HUMAN GIRL! MAYU GIRL CAN WE CHOP HIM UP?"
Mayu stood up, her eyes dark and full of tears. She wiped the tears from her eyes. The Plate of Mixed Stew dropped from her hands and stained the floor. She gave a sniff… She then slapped Fayt in the face and gave a wicked smile.
"Miss Rigel, Mister Killer Chef…" Mayu smiled at Fayt, "Sick em…"
"WAHAHAHAHA!" The Killer Chef jumped at Fayt and chased him down the street followed by Rigel. Mayu gave a sweet smile and waved as they chased her so called Knight-In-Shining-Armor down the alley.
"Have fun Fayt!" Mayu waved, "Miss Rigel! Mister Killer Chef! Don't leave a scrap of meat on his bones! Chop him up good!"
They disappeared in the streets of Aquios. The Only thing Mayu can hear was the soft tapping of rain and Fayt's scream of terror as he ran away from the two crazed Chefs. The Rain slowly came into a halt and Mayu could see the stars in the sky and the clear moonlight.
Act II: Forget the Time
Sometimes… Love requires no time…
Mackwell was at home. The work day ended and he slumped in the bed of his home. Today was rather hectic… He put his hands over his head. It was warm, maybe he was coming down with something? His breath was heavy and painful. He slid his hands down to his eyes and finally to his mouth. His soft lips were hot too… Must be the rain, he thought. Accursed Weather… it's the cause of his illness… Mackwell couldn't remember the last time the Weather hindered his performance. Even when he was down with the flu he would force himself to follow his busy schedule. At work, even when he was driven with pneumonia he would still go. It was the same when he was in school; it was same to this very day.
"Life must be precise, not a moment to spare…" Mackwell mumbled, "No illness, no amount of Snow or Rain could stop that…"
His pet cats jumped onto his bed, their soft fur touched Mackwell's cheeks as they purred softly. Their soft heads rubbing against his warm face, Mackwell smiled. He pets their soft fur and scratched their ears. These were the only one's he loved… He had no family in Aquaria. He was a foreigner; he was an exchange student when he was younger… At school he became the second best in his class. He was a genius, but also an extremely punctual and diligent worker. Nothing changed that. There was no family to love, only his cats.
"It's not true… is it?" Mackwell asked his fuzzy little friends, "I'm not a lonely person, am I?"
The cats only purred as he tickled their furry heads.
"Nothing can breach my, schedule…" He chuckled lowly, "It's blasphemous…"
He was still in his robe, his glasses hung loosely on his face. Mackwell's face was hot, and sweat was beginning to appear across his calm face. He stretched in his large four poster bed; the red sheets were made of velvet and silk. The bed was large, even though the occupant was only one man. He slipped out of his work clothes and put on a more comfortable outfit for bed. He pulled his collar loosely around his sweaty neck and slipped back in bed. As soon as he placed the sheets over him he drifted into a deep sleep. The Window was still wet from the rain; the clouds were beginning to recede. The Bright full moon hung low in the sky.
"…" Mackwell was having a dream, a repeat of Earlier that day…
Earlier that Day…
Mackwell's lips grabbed the lips of Misty Lear. His eyes were closed; this was all he can do. Miss Lear's pale yet beautiful face was reddening slightly. Her eyes were wide staring at the man who stole her lips. She hasn't kissed anyone… nobody ever locked lips with her since the divorce between her and her husband. She never really knew why they were divorced… The man she once loved never gave her a reason.
The woman, Janice Janine was downright shocked and angry. Her jealousy was apparent on her face. She was steaming with jealousy; she never even got to 'hug' her god, Mackwell! Yet, this woman! This Pale faced, hooded woman was locking lips with him! This was impossible! This wasn't right! This was just downright wrong! He would always scare her away with explosive potions or smoke screens to escape!
"MACKWELL!" Janice Janine Screeched, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
Mackwell removed his lips from Misty Lear's. He placed his fingers on his lips and stared at the pale faced woman. She was blushing; her face was red and was in a state of shock. Eliza could only squeal in happiness and excitement she clutched the homunculus in her hands as she cheered.
"Oh, mi Gosh! Mister Mackwell and Miss Lear are perfect for each other!"
"THEY ARE NOT!" Janice Janine fumed, "They barely know each other! Isn't that right, Mackwell honey?"
"Well…" Mackwell pushed his small glasses with his forefinger and index finger.
"You don't even know this woman! Isn't that right?" Janice was fuming in rage, "It was an accident, wasn't it Mackwell dear?"
"Mr. Mackwell…" Misty Lear replied almost dazedly.
"Oh my gosh, Miss Lear, How did it feel? Wasn't it breathtaking?" Eliza's eyes were bright, "You two are perfect!"
"Well…" Misty Lear began to redden again.
"Quiet, brat!" Janice snapped at Eliza, "This is an adult situation!"
"Hey!" Eliza pouted, "It's more like it's none of your business!"
"Tell this Brat to mind her own business, Mackwell!" Janice Janine snapped.
"ENOUGH!" Mackwell was now irritated. The table was a mess and the Inventors were all silent as they watched the back corner. Mackwell had enough, all this squabbling was giving him a headache. "Janice Janine, I'm working! Now, if you don't mind I would like to continue my work as of now!"
"But-! Honey, who is this girl?" She asked pointing an accused finger at the red Misty Lear. "I demand to know!"
"Well…" Mackwell scratched his silver hair… he needed an answer or else this girl would continue to pester him and his busy schedule for life… "She is…" He looked at Misty Lear's red face; her hands were over her mouth touching her dark lips as well. Mackwell also saw Eliza's sparkling eyes.
"She is…" Mackwell put his hand over Misty Lear's shoulder and gave a nervous smile, "She is my Fiancé…"
"She's your what-?" Janice practically screamed.
Mackwell coughed once, "You heard me… she's my Fiancé… Now if you don't mind…"
"I don't believe you!" Janice yelled, she stomped up to Misty Lear. Her eyes glaring at the beautiful, pale faced woman; Misty Lear could only make a small shy gasp as Janice eyed her dangerously. She shot out many questions.
"When did you two meet? Are you REALLY in love with him? Are you really the perfect girl for him? Do you like Cats? How much time do you spend with him? Where are you from? Well? Answer me!"
"Uh…" Misty Lear's voice was quiet and shy, "Well… I love cats…"
"Miss Janice! Stop this immediately! Now if you please, I have work that needs to be done!" Mackwell replied.
"Oooh!" Janice was beat; she stomped her way out of the Workshop and slammed the door loudly. Mackwell sighed. But then her head popped up again, "MACKWELL HONEY! IF THIS…. GIRL EVER DOES SOMETHING BAD! I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!"
"…" Mackwell stared as she disappeared once more.
"Oh dear, what a pain…" Mackwell sighed, "She hounds me everywhere, I swear…"
"Uhh… yeah…" Misty Lear was still red. "She seems…nice…"
"Nice? As a rabid barbarian…then yes…" Mackwell slipped back into his seat as he slowly picked up the dropped glass on the floor. "My apologies, Miss Lear… I didn't mean to put you in such an awkward position…"
"Yes…" Misty Lear attempted to smile. It was soft. "It's fine…"
"I can't apologize enough, actually…" Mackwell muttered.
"Wow, Mr. Mackwell… you are pretty quick at this." Eliza smiled.
"Quick at what?" Mackwell asked as he picked the last of the glass off the wooden floor.
"Are you two really fiancé's?" Eliza asked excitedly. "Because if you are then-!" Her eyes became sparkly, "You two would look wonderful together!"
Mackwell and Misty Lear turned red again.
"Of course not," Mackwell coughed nervously, "I only made it up so she would go away…"
"Aww…" Eliza sat back down disappointedly, "That's too bad…"
"As much as I wish I had time at my leisure, I don't…" Mackwell put his hands over his eyes, "I never have time, and my Schedule keeps me in order at all times! Love would only interfere…"
"Aww ok…" Eliza pouted disappointingly; she had a flower in her hand and was plucking the pedals away. "But love doesn't need time…" Eliza mumbled softly, "At least not all the time anyway…"
"…" Mackwell began to think quietly he slowly got up and began to pace the floor back and forth. He does this a lot while he is thinking… Misty Lear was still looking down at her hands nervously.
"Well…" Eliza whispered, "Thank you for all your help, Mister Mackwell… Miss Lear…" He put her homunculus down on the table.
"Not a problem…" Mackwell replied still pacing the floor.
"Ah, it's no problem, dear." Misty Lear smiled, "Don't hesitate to ask next time."
Eliza got up and hugged both Misty Lear and Mackwell. She smiled as she held her homunculus in her hands. Her adorable smile was shining brightly. It was late… and she had to go feed her little brother lunch.
"My Brother is waiting for me at home!" Eliza replied, "Thank you for everything! You two are so wonderful!" Both Alchemists stared at the young girl. She continued to smile; her rosy cheeks and bright eyes were shining. "Even though it wasn't real, I still think you two are great together! See you Later!"
"Good bye…" Misty Lear waved.
"Yes, Later…" Mackwell nodded.
Eliza waved as she left the Workshop, the rain was holding up and she skipped happily home across the wet streets. She didn't live very far. Mackwell and Lear were now the only ones in the back corner. They were silent, Lear looked up at Mackwell, and her face was back to its pale visage. She smiled nervously.
"Isn't it late?" She asked, "Almost lunch time…"
"Yes," He looked down at his schedule, "It seems I am rather late for lunch…"
1:30 P.M- Lunch Time
2:00 P.M- Take a walk
2:30 P.M- Return to Aquios Palace for more research
"Shouldn't you get moving?" Lear asked.
"Hmph, I guess I'll forget the time this once…" Mackwell replied.
"Do you eat Lunch alone?" Lear asked.
"Yes…" Mackwell replied, "As do you, I presume?"
Misty Lear nodded.
"Well then, I'll move away from my usual schedule for today." Mackwell gathered his books and reached for Lear's hand. "Well… Miss Lear, would you like to join me for lunch today?"
Misty Lear gave a small, shy smile, "I'd love to."
Back to Present Time…
Mackwell woke up. That smile… that shy smile was so beautiful… He shook his head, this wasn't the time. His breathing was still hard and every beat began to pain his chest. He unbuttoned his shirt slightly; his neck and chest were so hot. His face was covered in light sweat and the Midnight Sky was now visible through the window. Everything after that afternoon was a complete blur… it happened quickly. He had lunch together with Misty and after that he was late for everything else on his schedule… It wasn't so bad, breaking the schedule. He reached over to the table and picked up his glasses. His cats were asleep on the end of the bed. He smiled as he watched them. His hand ran through their soft and clean fur.
"It looks like… Breaking the schedule isn't so bad…" The Cats began to purr softly at the touch of its master's hand. "But is it ok?" He asked, "Is it ok for me to love somebody else?"
Act III: Explosion of Happiness
"VANILLA!" Meryl called the name of her bunny partner, "hey Vanilla!"
Meryl, the engineer was searching feverishly for the small bunny. The other day they worked on a new explosive bomb, when they were testing it out… the bomb was good all right; it was so good it took out half the workshop in the process. Meryl and Vanilla knew that even with a few set backs this bomb would change the next generation of explosives!
Meryl had blonde hair, she was short and despite her young age she would put many adults to shame with her extreme knowledge on engineering. Machine were her pride as an engineer, her side-kick in action was the bunny master himself, Vanilla. However, her side-kick was nowhere to be found! The bunny was gone; no trails were left at all. Meryl knew something smelled fishy…
"Vanilla! Hey, Vanilla!" She called again; once more there was no reply from her bunny companion. Meryl couldn't find him anywhere! Now some more history on Meryl, she has much knowledge on machines from her stay in the technological Super power of Greeton. Their technology was way advanced even for Elicoor! She returned to Peterny recently and works part time as an inventor.
Vanilla on the other hand, his race of bunnies has much knowledge on various things. Some were good at technology others were great smiths. Vanilla was an engineer and lived his life mainly in the Urssa Lava Caves… that is until he was paid by Fayt Leingod and his party of misfits to work outside the caves. He had white fur and a green outfit; he really was an adorable creature. When both Meryl and Vanilla were signed up by Fayt, they were inseparable ever since.
"Vanilla where are you?" Meryl called again.
"Me…" She heard a faint cry.
"What was that?" Meryl looked around the workshop; she could've sworn she heard something.
"…Elp… Me…" the voice called again. Meryl found the source of the noise. It was a pile of old machine parts.
"Meryl, help me…!" The voice was clearer now. Meryl was in shock! Inside the pile of Machine parts was her trusted companion, Vanilla! How did she know? Easy, the rabbit's tail was sticking out.
"Don't worry, Vanilla! I'll get you out!" Meryl called, she was about to dive into the sea of old machine parts but something stopped her. Someone caught her by the neck of her shirt. She began to thrash wildly.
"LET ME GO! MY BUDDY IS IN THERE! LET ME GO, NOW!"
"Hold yer horses, little lady…" The man's voice was deep. "That's way too dangerous for a young girl like you."
"I'm and Engineer! Let me go now! I gotta save my Buddy!" Meryl yelled continuing to thrash around; she didn't like the idea that she was lifted in the air. Her legs were dangling off the ground. "Don't make me throw my tools at you!"
"Now, now, your little pal will be fine." The man laughed, "I'll get him out in no time!"
"Who are you anyway?" Meryl asked the man who was holding her. She couldn't see his face at all.
"Name's Gusto!" The man laughed, "I was sitting over there with my pal, Lias and I just happened to see you about to jump in a pile of old parts."
"Mind putting me down, now?" Meryl asked.
"Sure thing," He placed her back down and patted her in the head. She gasped, the man, Gusto was huge! He cast a large shadow over her; he had to be more than 6 feet tall! His skin was dark and on his cheek was a scar… The man gave her a hearty smile. She recognized him, he was a Smith. And the man he was working with, Lias seemed fragile but they were both good at Smithing.
"Hey, big guy!" Meryl walked up to the towering man above her, "Mind helping me get my buddy outta that pile of junk?"
"Sure thing, little lady." With his massive arms he lifted the pile of junk. He picked it up and began to shake the bunny out. It took a while but soon enough her bunny companion plopped out. Vanilla looked deflated, dizzy and tired. He plopped over like a marshmallow.
"Meryl, Thank goodness!" Vanilla cried, "It was hard to breathe down there!"
"Vanilla, you ok?" Meryl asked giving her bunny companion a hug.
"Yeah! I'm fine now!" Vanilla nuzzled his fuzzy head as he cried with happiness. "I thought I was a goner!"
"I love happy endings…" Gusto sniffed, "A girl and her rabbit companion…reunited!"
"Hey big guy, thanks a bunch!" Meryl replied.
"No problem, little lady!" Gusto waved, "If you need my help anytime, don't hesitate to ask!" Gusto joined Lias back at the table having a relaxing cup of brandy after a hard day's work.
"Alright Vanilla, Let's get to work!" Meryl grabbed her tool set as the two began to tediously work on the bomb in front of them. They took many hours duplicating their invention. One looked like Vanilla, the other was in the shape of a duck, and the last was a kitty. When they were done, Meryl held up there invention.
"ALRIGHT! This is what I call SUCCESS!" She held up the machine in her hand.
"Wow, so are we going to test it out now?" Vanilla asked, "Be careful, remember what it did last time?"
"Not to worry my companion, today this bomb, tomorrow the world!" Meryl laughed.
"It says that this bomb can cause massive explosions…" Vanilla replied, "Also, be careful not to place it somewhere too hot."
"I know, I know…" She patted Vanilla, "Good work today, little buddy. I believe we just hit a revolutionary break through!"
"How about we get something to eat?" Vanilla asked, "Peterny got some great restaurants for us to chow down in."
The two Engineers left the Work shop together. Gusto's head popped up from behind the counter he eyed the bomb. This thing was suppose to be powerful, huh? He picked up the small duck in his hand. He didn't see what's so special about a ducky…He squeezed it, the duck made a small quack. He was about to pull the small metal ring but Lias appeared behind him.
"What are you doing?" Lias asked suspiciously.
"Nothing, just checking on what those two made." Gusto replied holding up the duck bomb.
"Well be careful," Lias replied holding up his hammer, "You're not an engineer you don't know what it can do, let alone how to fix it…"
"Aww come on, Lias I was just curious." Gusto squeezed the duck again, it made another quack. "It's pretty cute, are you sure this is engineer work? Looks like a toy duck… maybe they're really craftsman…"
"Their profile said they were engineers…" Lias replied, "I doubt they would be anything else…Now put it down."
"Just let me see something," Gusto began to pull on it, suddenly the ring broke off. The two Smiths stared at the small broken piece of metal in Gusto's hand it was a small metal ring... on the top of the duck.
BEEEEEEEP
"What did you do?" Lias yelled. "You broke it!"
"I can fix it!" Gusto grabbed the ring and tried to place it back on, "It was an accident! I didn't break this toy! It was an Accident! I swear!"
BEEEEEEEEP
"Hurry up and fix it! Quickly, before those two come back from lunch!" Lias yelled.
"I'm trying! I'm trying!" Gusto yelled attempting to place it back on. His fingers slipped numerous times. "Where's my hammer?"
"You don't need your hammer! Hurry and fix it!"
BEEEEEEEEP
"Here, give it to me!" Lias grabbed the duck in Gusto's hands, "Let me try."
"Wow, Lias I never knew you could fix toys!" Gusto was surprised.
"No, I can't!" Lias's fingers moved swiftly attempting to fix the "toy". "But I bet I can do better than you."
BEEEEEEEEEP
"Hurry Lias!" Gusto jumped.
"Don't rush me..." Lias couldn't reattach the broken piece. "Ugh, It's useless." He handed it back to Gusto.
BEEEEEEEEEEP
"Hey, what's that beeping noise?" Lias asked Gusto.
"I don't know…" Gusto replied. "But the duck's eyes are blinking…"
"You don't think…" Lias began.
"That this toy might be a…" Gusto continued.
BEEEEEEEEEP
"A BOMB!" They both yelled in unison.
"It's going to blow!" Lias yelled.
"AH!" Gusto dropped the toy bomb onto the floor.
BEEEEEEEEEEP
"You dropped it!" Lias yelled.
"I'll pick it up! Hold on!" Gusto dived for the toy duck, it once again slipped in his fingers. He couldn't take it anymore. The large Smith grabbed for his hammer on the opposite floor.
BEEEEEEEEEEEEP
"What are you doing?" Lias asked.
"Don't worry I'll crush it with my Hammer!" Gusto lifted his heavy Iron hammer,
"Gusto, No!" Lias attempted to stop him but it was too late. With a heavy 'CRASH' the Hammer smacked the Small Duck bomb that was on the floor. The result was Catastrophic.
KABOOOOOM!
A Large portion of the Workshop went flying. Meryl and Vanilla came walking back to the work shop, they were licking two double fudge ice cream cones. They paused as they saw their half broken Workshop. Gusto and Lias stood there in the debris, both of them were covered in black soot and ash. Gusto in his hand held his hammer, his eye brows were burned off his face and his hair had a small flame on it. Meryl and Vanilla both dropped their ice creams...
"What the heck happened to you two?" Meryl asked.
"You didn't..." Vanilla was frozen.
"BWAHAHAHAHAHA!" Gusto began to laugh. "THAT WAS THE MOST FUN I HAD IN YEARS!"
"Are you blind or something?" Lias yelled, "We just blew up a workshop!"
"I KNOW!" Gusto laughed. "But look, one of the other toys are still ok!" He held up the Vanilla shaped bomb in his hand, "Talk about Lucky, huh?" Suddenly the Metal ring fell off on the floor. Lias and Gusto stared at the small metal ring, than at the bunny in their hands.
"Aw crap..."
"WAHAHAHAHA!" Gusto continued to laugh.
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
"Gusto... you fool..."
Author's Note: Yay! Some people actually like this story! I'm so happy! Anyway I hope you all liked this chapter! Please leave some more helpful or friendly reviews! Thanks!