Chapter 89
(Royal Woods Elementary)
Clyde McBride gives out the daily school reports.
Principal Huggins is checking on the hot chocolate that they were planning to serve for lunch.
And Lincoln and Jordan are at their lockers feeling happy for whatever comes today.
"So, you got any plans for today handsome?" asked Jordan.
"Well I was planning on heading to the park for some winter relaxation, I'm meeting up with Luna and she said she was also bringing Sam" replied Lincoln.
"How about we make it a double date hang out?" asked Jordan.
"Nothing would make me happier" replied Lincoln.
"How about a triple?" asked Tabby who arrives with Liam.
"Sounds like a good idea darlin'" said Liam.
"So I guess it's settled then, after school we all go to the park" said Jordan.
"But might I remind you guys what day it is today" said Lincoln.
Then Stella arrives. "Let me guess, Dodge ball?"
"Bingo! Give this girl a prize!" said Jordan with cheer.
"Time to put our skills to use mates" said Tabby.
"Sweet! Yesterday I was tossin' some rotten cabbages into the compost bin at the farm and I aced in tossin' ten of them with no misses" said Liam.
What they don't know is that Rusty and Zach were overhearing this. At this point Monday seemed to be the one day they would rather not come to school to.
Then they all hear the school bell ring, it was time for class with Mrs. Johnson.
They all arrive into class and also see Haiku writing a poem.
The last kid into the class was Clyde, oh and Penelope.
Mrs. Johnson arrives and places down on the table a large stack of papers.
"Good morning class. I have a special project for all of you to try and accomplish" said Mrs. Johnson.
Some of the kids did not like hearing this.
"So what is it Mrs. Johnson?" asked Clyde.
"Please come up in front when I speak your name" said Mrs. Johnson. Soon she finishes speaking each name that was present, as she does so she hands them a paper from the pile.
"Now I want all of you to see what it says on the paper" said Mrs. Johnson.
Clyde sees the name Christopher Columbus.
Penelope's was Queen Victoria the 1st.
Rusty's paper said Harry Truman.
Zach had the Independence Day.
Stella's said Fort Alamo.
Tabby's paper said Abraham Lincoln.
Liam's said Pancho Villa.
Haiku smiled for hers said Pilgrims.
Jordan had the name Pearl Harbor.
Lincoln's said Midway.
And the rest goes on with different names of people, events and locations.
"Now your all wondering what those names mean, well for the whole month I want all of you to make a book report about what is on the paper. You will all have a lot of time to make it, you all have to pass it on December 16th" said Mrs. Johnson.
A lot of them groaned from this book report.
Lincoln and Jordan found it a challenge but decided to accept it.
"Now, now. This will cover up 25% of your grade, including extra credit" said Mrs. Johnson. "Now let's get started on class today."
After an hour of class they were now in dodge ball and as usual Lincoln, Jordan, Stella, Liam and Tabby are fighting like a team.
Rusty, Zach, Clyde and Penelope try a new kind of formation, the Armadillo formation, but it fails miserably.
"We need a new formation" said Rusty.
"Agreed" said Zach.
Lincoln dodges and catches a ball. "So, about the book report."
Jordan throws her ball and she hits someone. "What about it?"
Lincoln grabs Jordan saving her from elimination. "I think I know how we can finish it quickly."
Jordan leaps over Lincoln and grabs an incoming ball. "How?"
Lincoln and Jordan continue the pattern while talking.
"Last night Pop-pop said he was planning on a trip to Hawaii to honor the event of Pearl Harbor" said Lincoln.
"Wow! Really?" asked Jordan.
"Yup, though Pop-pop said he can only bring 3 others with him. Even if it's grandkids" said Lincoln.
"So, you want me to tag along with you to Hawaii?" asked Jordan.
"If you want" replied Lincoln.
"I'm gonna have to ask my parents, but I'm sure they'll say yes. This could really help escalate our book report" said Jordan.
"I know right, its one cool plan. The third person coming with us is Luna, she is sixteen now so she can supervise us" said Lincoln.
"Cool. So when are we going?" asked Jordan.
"We leave on Friday so we can make it there on December 7, the timelines between the pacific and the US are different from each other none the less" said Lincoln.
"Now that sounds like a plan, let me guess Pop-pop asked for you to make the plan of departure?" asked Jordan.
"He knows I'm the man with the plan" replied Lincoln.
"You two sure know how to talk while tearing others apart" said Liam.
Lincoln and Jordan realize that the whole thing was over and that they were the only ones who were responsible for knocking everyone out, and coach Pokawski got caught in the crossfire.
What really happened was, while they were talking. Lincoln and Jordan were dodging, catching balls and tossing them back without even looking, mostly of the balls end up ricocheting off the walls and almost hitting their own team. Thank goodness Liam, Tabby and Stella were fast enough to evade the rogue dodge balls. Coach Pokawski was hit from behind.
"Sorry guys" said Lincoln.
"Our bad" said Jordan.
Coach Pokawski blows his whistle while still down. "Team Jordacoln wins, nice forms by the way."
"Thanks" replied Lincoln and Jordan.
Soon they all enjoy their lunches, including the hot chocolate.
"So you two are headed for Hawaii?" asked Stella.
"Yup, after we changed out of our gym clothes I called my parents and they said it was okay for me to come with, I even told them about my book report on Pearl Harbor" said Jordan.
"Dang! You two sure are lucky" said Liam.
"Guys, we're not there for a vacation, we're only there to honor the fallen" said Lincoln.
"But what about your sisters? Didn't they get upset they couldn't come?" asked Tabby.
"They were at first, but Luan remembered she had two birthdays to book on Saturday and the twins agreed to help her, Lynn has to practice for an upcoming ice hockey game next week, Lori and Leni have to study for a big test next Friday, Lisa has a conference meeting on Saturday and mom and Lily are escorting her and Dad will be busy at the restaurant a fancy critic is coming" said Lincoln.
"So you and Luna are the only ones with no plans I see" said Zach.
"That's right, plus her girlfriend Sam needs to go to her grandparents place on Saturday" said Lincoln.
"And looks like I get to join in as the third one" said Jordan.
"Dang, you guys sure are lucky to go to Hawaii" said Rusty.
"For the last time. We're not going on vacation. It's just to honor the great soldiers of world war 2" said Lincoln.
"And it we might get some stories from some veterans" said Jordan.
"I'm gonna have to start on my search for Pancho Villa" said Liam. "Whoever that is."
"Me with Fort Alamo, I think I can find a video about it online" said Stella.
"President Lincoln will be easy for me" said Tabby.
"Why thank you" joked Lincoln. Which they all laugh.
Soon school was finally over and all of the students head home, for some it's to relax with this beautiful winter for others to get started and finish their book report.
Lincoln and Jordan walk to the park and joining them is Liam and Tabby.
Jordan's friends were headed home to get started on their book reports.
Lincoln then whistles and Patriot flies to him. Lincoln pulls his perch glove and Patriot lands.
They then make their way to Ketchum Park.
(Ketchum Park)
Luna and Sam are tuning their guitars and trying to find a new jingle for Christmas, but both are at a dry spell.
"So, what about a song about … Mistletoe?" asked Sam.
Luna thinks about it. "We need to come up with some kind of lyrics for it and the beat."
"Good point, let's add that to a maybe on our list" said Sam.
"Hey Luna! Sam!" they both turn around to see Lincoln, Jordan, Liam and Tabby.
"Looks like the triple date trio are back together" said Sam.
They all chuckle. "Is that what we're calling ourselves?" asked Tabby.
"Does sound kinda cool" said Liam.
"So, what's on the agenda today?" asked Jordan.
"Well, Sam and I are trying to find a song for the holidays" said Luna.
"If we can figure it out" said Sam.
"Not easy huh?" asked Lincoln. Luna sadly nods.
"Well, don't worry sis. Last time all you had to do was wait and listen to whatever was around you, that's how we made the song to Mr. Grouse" replied Lincoln.
Luna smiled. "Yeah, you're right. Thanks little bro."
"I heard that you guys are headed to Hawaii. You ready for the trip little loud?" asked Sam.
"Sure am, it's also a good thing for me and Jordan" said Lincoln.
"So Jordan is our third person to come with us. Looks like Lori won the bet" said Luna.
"You guys betted that Lincoln would ask me to be part of the trip?" asked Jordan with her arms crossed.
"Well, Lori, Lola, Lynn and Luan. I stayed out of it and so did the others" said Luna.
"And what did you mean this was gonna be a good thing for both of you?" asked Sam.
"Well, Lincoln and I have to make a book report and it's due on December 16" said Jordan.
"Mines is Midway and Jordan's is Pearl Harbor" said Lincoln.
"Wow! You guys could get some stories from the veterans there" said Luna.
"That's the plan, I still can't believe our great grandpa was a part of World War 2" said Lincoln.
"I know, it's gonna be awesome and Pop-pop sent me a text saying that he could ask if I could be the one performing with them for the memorial music" said Luna.
"Cool! I hope you do get that chance" said Lincoln with excitement.
"Maybe we can bring Patriot along as well. He could be like a true symbol of American superiority" said Jordan.
"Let's hope we can bring him. Right buddy?" said Lincoln to his eagle friend.
Patriot then flies off of Lincoln's shoulder to evade something.
Then Lincoln gets hit by a snowball. He turns around to see it was Liam and Tabby.
Jordan makes a snow ball and stands next to Lincoln. "Oh it is on!"
The four kids chase after each other snowballs ready. Luna and Sam see this as fun and decide to join in.
"Time for some rockin' fun!" said Luna.
"Totally!" said Sam.
"Ya'll can't take us on!" said Liam.
"Let's get em Linc!" said Jordan.
"Right behind you my love!" said Lincoln.
"Woo! Let's shake it up!" said Tabby.
Luna overheard what Tabby just said. 'Huh, Shake it up? That's not a bad start.'
Then she gets hit in the face by a snowball. "Got ya Lunes!" said Lincoln.
Luna wipes off the snow and starts throwing snowballs. "Bring it on baby bro!"
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