Chapter 5
Treasure Hunt
Louie was walking through the plaza of a strip mall. He was drinking a soda, looking around with a bored expression on his face. He sits on a bench as he continues to look around. June, who was eating nachos out a paper food tray was also looking around before taking a sit next to Louie. Louie glances at her before looking forward.
" Hey " Louie says plainly
" Sup " June says back
The two were looking in front of them when a folded up piece of paper was blown in between the two of them. The two of them look at it curiously. Suddenly a cat walks up to them grabbing the piece of paper
" Finally got it " Randy say in triumph
" What the " Louie says confused
" Huh " June says confused
" It's a good thing this bench was here to stop my treasure map " Randy says
" Treasure map " The two of them say interested
" Yes treasure map. Names Randy Scratches and I was on my way to find some buried treasure when my map blew away " Randy said " Well day to you "
" Wait maybe I could help with that " Louie says with a sly smile
" How so " Randy asks curiously
" I happen to be a world famous treasure hunter. Name's Phooey. Phooey Duck " Louie said lying through his teeth
" Okay? How come I've never heard of you and you look a little young " Randy said
" Because I try to keep a low profile and I've been doing this from a young age" Louie explains
Randy looks him over
" Makes sense to me. So you'd be willing to help me " Randy said
" Yes but of course my services don't come cheap " Louie says a slick voice
" Okay I'll give you a portion of the treasure " Randy said enthusiastically
" How much we talking " Louie asks
" I'll give 5 % of the treasure " He answers
Louie makes a raising gesture with his hand
" 10 % " He says
Louie keeps making the gesture
" 15 % " He says
Louie keeps making the gesture
" Okay 20 % but I'm not going any higher " He says sternly
" Deal " Louie says as he holds out his hand for a hand shake
" Way to cut us a deal Phooey " June says coming up next to him
" Who's this Phooey " Randy asks as he looks at June
" Why I'm his partner, July Duck " June lies
" My partner? I don't have a " Louie says before being cut off by June bringing his head in close to hers
" Beat it toots. This is my sucker " Louie says
" Let me be your partner or I'll expose you right now. " June says in a hushed tone
" You wouldn't dare " Louie says back
June pulls away from Louie before looking at Randy
" Hey Randy " June says aloud
" Yes " He says
Louie pulls her back into the huddle
" Okay fine you can be my partner " Louie says begrudgingly
" I'm also taking half of your cut " June says with a smug
" What. Fine whatever but if there's a crown it's mine. Got it? " Louie says
They are in the ocean sailing on a dingy. Louie and June are laying on lounge chairs as Randy steers the boat.
" Land ho " Randy screams as he spies an island. The disembark as they cross the beach heading into the lush jungle. Unbenounced to them another pulls into the bay Randy is looking intently at the map
" Okay the map say to keep following along this path until we reach a fork in the road " Randy says as he looks up to see two paths. He then looks back down at the map
" Okay it says to take the right path " Randy says they walk down the right path.
As they are walking Louie with an indifference look stops him from going any further
" Why are we stopping " Randy asks curiously
" Oh because of all the booby traps " Louie says assuredly
" Booby traps " Randy asks confused
" Makes sense. There's always booby traps " June says agreeing
" Yeah right before we can get the treasure, at least three booby traps get set off. A pit that covered by leaves, a cord that activates a swinging log and one of those rope net things that will hang you from a tree " Louie explains
" Okay then we'll walk around " Randy says
They precede to walk around the area before June stops them once again
" Huh " Randy say inquisitively
June points down to a line that runs along the ground
" There the cord "Phooey" mentioned earlier "
June says as she carefully steps over it. The two do the same. They continue to walk as Louie and June (at the same time) stop Randy from going any further. Randy looks at them confused for a second before he looks at the ground and seen the pile of leaves that are clearly hiding something. He then nods his face.
" You guys are good at this " Randy says enthusiastically
" Well we're not the greatest treasure hunter and his assistant for nothing " Louie says back.
The three come upon a clearing as they find an unusually stalked pile of rocks. Randy unstacks the rocks before digging in the spot they were on. He pulls out a treasure chest.
Randy is carrying the chest back to his ship as Louie and June follow behind him while on their phones when a pig in a pirate captain hat step in front of them. He is accompanied by ten other pig dressed in various pirate attire Louie and June look up surprised as Randy looks up
" Who are you guys " Randy says in confusion
" I be Captain Hamhock and we're the Bacon bit pirates" He answers
" Okay? What are you doing here " June asks with fear in her voice
" We're here to take that treasure " The Captain answers
" Oh yeah. Well I don't think so. You guys will never take this treasure from or my name isn't Randy Scratches " Randy says back
" Oh yeah Randy Scratches. Are you and these children going to stop us " The Captain responds
" Those aren't any ordinary kids. They are the world's greatest treasure hunter and his assistant " Randy says confidently
Louie and June look horrified as he says this. The Captain face contorts into an evil grin
" World's greatest treasure hunter eh? The get them. They'll be useful " The Captain says menacingly
" Well this backfired " Louie says scared
" Yep. Time to run " June asks
" Time to RUNN " Louie screams that last word as the two race off into the forest
" I'll watch this guy. All of you go get those kids; they'll make us rich " The Captain says
" Ai Captain " The pirates says before racing off after the two.
The two are running through the jungle when they come across the fork in the path. They stop. June is panting as Louie is looking between the two paths
" That's it. June this way " Louie says before running down the left path
" What but isn't that where are the traps are " June says before running behind him
" Exactly " Louie says
The pirates at this point have caught up to them at this point as they follow them down the path. The two go around the leaf covered pit as the pirates follow; four of them fall into the pit as the rest look surprised before quickly looking back ahead. Louie and June hop over the tripwire, as the pirate continue to chase after the two one of the pirates steps over it causing the log to down and take out four more of the pirates. The last two pirates are stunned momentarily before shrugging and continuing to chase down the two. Louie and June are standing in front of a pile of leaves as the two pirates that are left inch forward towards the two.
" End of the road kid " One of the pirates says
The two pirate lunge at the two
" Now " Louie screams as the two jump out of the way
The two pirates, land on the pile of leaves as it suspends them up into a net trap. Louie and June walk in front of the two pirates looking satisfied
" Now let's go save Randy " Louie says the two race off
Randy hands are tied behind his back as Captain Hamhock holds a sword to his chest. The buses start to rustle
" Ah that must be me crew with those brats " Captain Hamhock says confidently
Louie and June emerged from the brush. Captain Hamhock looks surprised
" So, you kids managed to defeat me crew eh " The Captain says
" That right and your next " June says
" I'd like to see you try " The Captain retorts as he points his sword in their direction
" You're not the only one who knows how to use a sword " She says as she brandishes a sword from her person. Louie leans into her
" Do you actually know how to use that thing " Louie whispers to her
" No but he doesn't need to know that " June whispers back
The Captain looks at menacingly as he inches towards her. She's holding the sword shaking slightly as he gets closer. She starts to back up before eventually running from him. He precedes to chase her around the beach. She runs to the shore before turning around and realizing she's cornered. The Captain holds his sword inches from her beak.
" Ha tell me; What did you hope to do with this little charade " The Captain asks
" Hoping to distract you " June says
" Distract me from what " The Captain asks curiously
A hand taps the Captain on the shoulder. He turns around before being knocked out by Randy.
" From that " June say with a smile
The three are back on the boat standing over the chest as Randy opens it. He puts his hand it and let's the treasure flow from his hand.
" Well take your cut. You two earned it " Randy says
" Alright " Louie says
" Yeah " June
Louie takes a couple of the coins before a look of confusion washes over him
" What's wrong Louie " June says
" I've real gold and this doesn't feel like real gold " Louie says
" Now that you mention it this feels like foil " June says feeling a coin
" Wait a minute " Louie says as wraps a coin to reveal that it's chocolate " Chocolate coins "
June picks up a diamond. Sniffs, licks it and says;
" The diamond is made of rock candy "
Louie picks up the crown and bites into it
" This crown is made of marzipan"
" Well yeah I never said I was looking for actually gold. I just said I looking for treasure and this is treasure to me " Randy says
" I almost died over some candy. Unbelievable " Louie says exasperated
" Now I'm glad, I stole your wallet " June says
" Say what now " Randy asks out of confusion
" Nothing " June says
Author Note:
Next chapter is back at the mansion