Long time no update... forgive me! This one is a short chapter but next will be longer. Reason why my fics are not getting updated... blame the "request timeout" every time I upload a chapter...
Chapter 13
Deal Or No Deal?
Marie walked down the sidewalk along with Jiqua, 623, and 625. They got strange glares and gestures as they passed by townspeople that watched the group walk by. 625 felt a little uncomfortable as the townspeople glared down to him. He hated those glares, he felt a chill go down his spine all the way to his toes.
Marie sighed and looked up,'' I cannot believe that you are related to Gantu, you're like a long lost... somebody.''
Jiqua lifted one eyebrow,'' Yeah, I was... wondering where some of my long lost relatives have gone off to.''
625 rolled his eyeballs,'' If you are related to Gantu... how come you're not as tall as him?''
Jiqua turned and glared at the little yellow sandwich maker,'' But I am as tall as him!''
''No you're not! You're five feet and nine inches tall!''
'' Gah, when I meet Gantu then we'll see who's taller!''
'' He could squish you.''
'' Like he can.''
'' He can.''
'' No he can't!''
Marie had to interrupt, she whirled around towards 625 and Jiqua,'' Technically 625 is right.''
625 smiled, and a bold look came across his face. 623 scoffed. Jiqua rolled her eyes.
'' We'll see who's right when I meet Gantu.''
Marie sighed,'' Fine be that way.'' Then she thought, You stubborn thing with your odd long giraffe like legs...
625 stood beside Marie as they continued to walk down the sidewalk, the same glares from the townspeople could be seen again, and 625 felt them watching... a very uncomfortable feeling, and the silence... it was making things worse.
''... So... Marie.''
Marie glared down at her companion,'' What is it?''
'' When we get home... how are you going to explain to Gantu and Peg about these visitors?''
'' That is a good question. Mom will be surprised that more aliens are coming.''
'' I won't mind a bit.''
'' Why not?''
'' Cause while you and giraffe lady chat, I'll be trying to talk with that white experiment there,'' 625 spoke, gesturing to 623.
'' You're lucky that Jiqua didn't hear you say that.''
'' So?''
Marie sighed,'' You have that same sardonic attitude... which is why your sarcasm level is getting higher.''
'' But this time... I'm gonna try to be nice... between you and me...'', 625 spoke softly, and shifted his eyes,'' I wanna impress that white experiment.''
'' Do what you can, but I know that cannot survive a day without a sardonic remark.''
'' Oh are you daring me?''
'' Hmm... yes!''
'' Fine! I'll show you that I'll win!''
'' Ok, and if you win I'll buy you a huge box, and inside is ice cream sandwiches! But you'll get it if you can be good, and no sardonic and rude remarks for the rest of the day, deal or no deal?''
Marie could see 625's eyes widened at the sound of the prize in store for good behavior, he made a determined look on his face and smiled.
'' ... Deal! I'll start when we get home okay?''
'' Okay!''
'' And you can use that sarcasm level chart to monitor my behavior!''
'' OKAY!''
Marie and 625 smiled and then shook hands. A boy walked past them with a strange look upon his face, he took his hat off of his head to get a closer look at the strange yellow creature. He lifted one eyebrow.
625 frowned,'' What is this a freak show?''
The boy backed away from 625, surprised that the creature was actually talking, he turned at Marie and said,'' For a second there I thought you were talking to your dog.''
Before Marie could answer 625 spoke,'' I don't know what makes you stupid, but it really works!''
'' 625!'', Marie scolded, as she turned back towards the kid,'' Sorry about him, he can be a pain.''
625 frowned again.
'' Okay... sorry to bother you and your strange dog... um bye.''
625 smirked,'' Well you-...''
Marie covered his mouth with her hand, and smiled sheepishly,'' Nothing to see here...''
The boy made another strange glare and put the hat back onto his head and began walking away from 625 and Marie. Jiqua and 623 were also given strange glared from the same boy when he passed by them.
623 growled to herself,'' I'm starting to hate this planet.''
Jiqua sighed,'' I hated this planet the moment I landed on it.''
'' Then why are we here?'', 623 spoke, sarcasm upon her voice.
'' The mission remember?''
'' Yeah... I'm bored!''
'' What does that have to do with anything?''
'' I don't know, but our plans haven't even started yet!''
'' They will later tonight... when we take them out to dinner!''
'' Sheesh! ... No wonder why you hate this planet.''
''... Not in that way 623!''
'' ... Whatever.''
'' You have to be on your best behavior as well. Be nice to that yellow creature, we want this plan to succeed.''
''... Why do I have to be nice to him!''
'' Plans 623. Plans!''
'' Everything is 'plans' with you!''
'' Shush! I've had enough complaints for today.''
623's belly was beginning to turn into a bright red, she was picking up irritation from Jiqua. She didn't speak a word. They resumed following 625 and Marie to their destination, which was only now a few blocks away.
TBC...
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