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The boat had finally arrived at the fishing spot Han picked out for the entire group. Mac and Tyler dropped the anchor so that the boat wouldn't drift away from the island. Domon and Allenby assisted Han in getting the ramp down from the boat to the edge of the beach. The entire group brought down all the supplies and set them down on the site that will be their camp for the trip.
TYLER: We're finally here, good lord it is just beautiful out here.
MAC: OK then Han, where do you want the fire pit setup at?
HAN: Just a little to your left and about five paces up the beach.
MING & HOY: So, do you guys like it?
ALLENBY: This place is wonderful, I've never seen an island like this at all.
DOMON: I got to admit; this place sure has the view we needed after what happened two days ago.
Allenby had a little chuckle when she heard Domon's remark. Mac and Tyler got the fire pit setup for their camp site. The kids started to play in the water for a little bit before Han called the entire group together, so he can guide them to his favorite point on the island.
HAN: Alright everyone, gather around so we can get this adventure on the road.
MING & HOY: Yes grandfather!
MAC: Just got done getting the fire pit setup, such perfect timing.
TYLER: So, we've just arrived at our spot for our fishing trip and I don't know if you can see this at home guys; but is just absolutely stunning out here. The name of the island in question is Kasama Island for those wondering. We're gonna get together so we can know the way of the land and then it's off for some fishing.
ALLENBY: Let's get to it.
TYLER: Allenby's ready to get this show on the road and who are we to deny her?
There was a little laughter coming from everyone as Han pulled out a map of the island and he guided them to one of the spots he regularly goes to get some good fish. Han also had a pair of Hawaiian Slings on hand, so he can teach Domon and Allenby to spear fish when they get to a cove on the north west point of the island. The group followed Han to the first point on the map, so they get started in catching their fish.
TYLER: We're out on this path here in the middle of the jungle as we head off to the first point and I don't know if you guys at home can see this; but the views here in this jungle are just unbelievable.
DOMON: Hey now, watch your step there OK?
HOY: I'm OK, thank you.
MAC: It almost feels like were in the movie Predator with all of this around us Ty.
TYLER: Hahaha…"Run! Go! Get to the Choppa!" Classic stuff right there, Anyways, we've got about a few minutes before we head off to the first point and we'll update you guys as soon as we get there.
Tyler stopped recording for a few moments and took in the sights all around him and the rest of the group. The sights from the various foliage and terrain were vastly different to where Tyler and Mac came from back in Fortune Valley. After a few moments on the trail, the group arrived at the first spot where they can start fishing.
MAC: Here we are and my oh my, what a view we have here guys.
MING & HOY: whoa…
TYLER: We've just got to the first site and already we've got a decent spot to fish. Crystal clear waters and perfect conditions to get the fish.
ALLENBY: Heat aside, this place is just gorgeous to be at right now.
DOMON: I was about to say that…
TYLER: Right now, we're gonna setup the tripods so that way we can get one group on one side of the river and another group on the other side of the river. Not sure how that's going to work out, but we'll make it work somehow.
HAN: Be careful where you set up the tripods you two.
MAC: We will, this isn't our first rodeo on setting up tripods in rough terrains.
Tyler took Ming and Allenby with him to one spot near the river where they can set up his tripod so he can mount his camera onto the tripod. Mac took Hoy and Domon to the other side of the river, so he can do the same thing as Tyler was. Han went further up the river to get to his favorite point to fish.
TYLER: Alright you guys, in case if you haven't figured it out yet; Mac, Domon, Allenby, and I are highly competitive people.
MAC: If I had a dollar for that being an understatement, I'd be a millionaire right now.
ALLENBY: Hahaha…good one Mac.
TYLER: Heh…So we've got a brilliant idea here in which we have teams of three on opposite ends of the river and we're gonna see how many fish each side catches before we go to the next point.
DOMON: I just noticed this Tyler; why do you have all the ladies on your team?
MAC: Oh yeah I was about to ask that myself.
ALLENBY: He just chose to join the winning team boys.
DOMON: Oh, you are so on!
With that declaration made by Domon, the group set the bait to their respective hooks and casted them into the river and the rest was up to the hands of time. Back in Neo Hong Kong, Rav led the group with the mobile workers over to one of the sites in question that was affected by the rift opening. The entire group saw first-hand some of the damages that the rift opening caused to some of the surrounding areas. Jess came with the group as she had some questions for the locals that experienced the event from their perspective.
SAI: This is just something I can't even put words to right now.
GEORGE: There were several reports of some local towns that were like this and other nations have pitched in to help them out.
RAIN: This all came from the rift opening two days ago?
RAV: Indeed, the locals here didn't even have earthquake sensors to let them know that something was wrong.
CHIBODEE: This almost reminds me of that one time I was in Arizona after a really bad wildfire just tore a local town to pieces.
ARGO: Let's get to work then shall we guys?
Everyone nodded in agreement with Argo as they all loaded up on some mobile workers and got to work on getting the town back in shape. Argo spent his time with Rav in the mobile worker that the two of them prepared back at the shop.
RAV: You've seem like the kind of guy that is very used to working on a mobile worker.
ARGO: It came from my days as a young teenager working with my father in the summer back home.
RAV: Ahhh…so that's where it came from?
ARGO: Yeah, My father worked at a local quarry in small town just outside of Yaroslav. Every summer he would ask me to come over and help out with maintaining the mobile workers they had on site. I was pretty fortunate to learn a lot on maintaining a mobile worker through the summers I spent with my dad before he lost his life in an accident at the quarry.
RAV: I see…if you had the chance to leave Neo Russia and come out to Fortune Valley with me, Jess, Ty, and Mac; we'd make a huge killing out there.
ARGO: As tempting as that offer would be, I'm here to get freedom for not just myself; but for my comrades who have been with me when I turned over to Piracy.
RAV: It's never too late to have a second chance at life Argo, take advantage of it if you get the chance.
Argo had a simple smile for Rav as the two of them stared the foundations of a good friendship. Rain looked on as she was tending to some of the locals who were injured in the quake. There was a sense of relief while Argo and Rav were speaking to each other about their goals. Back on the island, the group started to get a rhythm going and the fish were flying out of the river. Han had just wrapped up his catch and he was heading down from his point to lead the group to the next point.
HAN: Last call before we move on to the next point guys.
MAC: Whoa! Just in the nick of time as well, look at the size of this guy.
TYLER: Nice catch over there Mac.
ALLENBY: Where are we off to next after this spot?
HAN: It's a cove not too far from where we are now.
DOMON: OK then…grrrr…come on you get over here!
Domon was reeling in a huge fish out of the river as he was pulling back on his rod, spinning the reel with furious determination. With one last mighty tug he pulled the fish out of the water and it came down and it hit both Domon and Mac right in the face. A huge burst of laughter came out of everyone there with what resulted when the fish hit the two of them in the face.
MAC: We've been humbled by a fish...the struggle is indeed real.
DOMON: That maybe the only opponent that will beat me today, I'll be sure to get the last word on him soon enough.
TYLER: What the duce guys? That fish just skyrocketed out of the water and it just smacked you right in the chops.
ALLENBY: The King of Hearts' greatest opponent today is a rogue fish!
The entire group busted out laughing at what had just transpired with the flying fish. With all of their items gathered, the group set off for the second spot Han had on his map. Allenby took some time to reflect on the day so far.
ALLENBY: (internally) It's been such a great day so far, everyone's out having fun and making the most of the time we have here. I really hope that there are more days like this when this whole tournament is all said and done.
DOMON: Are you OK there Allenby?
ALLENBY: Huh…yeah, I'm fine Domon.
DOMON: (internally) As much as I am happy that she's having a good time out here; part of me knows that she's still thinking about her lost brother.
The group made it out to the cove and the views that the cove provided were just as good, if not better, than what the river had to offer. Han led Domon, Allenby, Tyler and Mac down to a dock he had built out there so the group can continue fishing from there. Ming and Hoy both left their rods with Han and they jumped into the water, so they can go swimming.
HAN: Have either of you two used a Hawaiian sling before?
ALLENBY: Not really…
DOMON: I know a little about spear fishing, but not much.
TYLER: Before we get things underway, mind if the two of you hand me and Mac your wrists?
DOMON: What for?
MAC: We're gonna strap on a GoPro camera to your wrists so we can see what you see underwater.
ALLENBY: Oh, sure thing then Mac.
Tyler and Mac strapped on the GoPro cameras to both of the fighter's wrists and Han got out a couple of masks, snorkels, and flippers for Domon and Allenby to use. Tyler got his camera setup on the dock, so he can get some footage of the cove.
MAC: We've just arrived at the cove and the results of our fishing duel will be up on a separate video as will this upcoming bit. Domon and Allenby are gonna try their hands a spear fishing and you, the viewers at home, will get to see their attempt from their perspectives.
TYLER: I did something similar to this on our last big trip out to Utah where I learned how to rock climb or something like that.
MAC: In case anyone needs to know when we last tried something like this, anyways, we've been sure to drink a lot of water as it is getting near high noon and we are feeling the heat for sure out here. We'll be sure to cool off soon as Han wants to get back to the camp site and we can all cool off and relax after the hikes out to the points he wanted to take us to.
Mac set the camera down on top of his bag and Tyler handed Mac his rod, so they can continue fishing. Domon and Allenby jumped into the water and dove down so they can start their spear fishing endeavor. Han called over his two grand kids to the dock, so he can get them some water and some crisps he had as a snack. Domon and Allenby were venturing further down the cove as they looked around for some fish in the direction they were going on. There was a sense of peace as they swam around the various rocks and marine life. Domon then noticed a huge fish and so he went after it. Allenby looked to her left and noticed a smaller fish that was stuck on one of the rocks, so she went over and freed the little fish. As Allenby went to catch up with Domon, she noticed a bigger fish for her to use her Hawaiian sling. Allenby took aim at the fish and the tips of the spear hit the fish right where they needed it to for a clean and humane kill. Domon had a couple of fish at the end of his sling as he ascended to the surface. Allenby started to ascend to the surface as well and as she was going to the surface; a little turtle hopped onto her shoulder and held on tight. Both fighters made it to the surface with their catches in tow and Domon noticed Allenby's new friend on her shoulder.
DOMON: Looks like you have a surprise guest with you.
ALLENBY: Huh…Oh, where did you come from little fella?
DOMON: Hahaha…c'mon let's head back over.
ALLENBY: Sure thing. Hold on now you little sneak.
The duo made it back to the docks and dropped off their catches to Han. The grandkids noticed the turtle on Allenby's shoulder and decided to make that turtle their new pet. Tyler and Mac managed to get both fighters out of the water and handed them a pair of towels for them to dry off.
TYLER: Boy today was quite the haul wasn't it guys?
MAC: Easily the best trip I've had in a long time Ty.
HAN: I was glad to help you guys out and we caught quite a lot of fish today.
TYLER: It's about 1 in the afternoon right now so we're gonna head back to the camp ground and cook up a celebratory lunch for everyone here. After that's all done we're gonna head on back to the harbor and get a huge fish bake dinner setup.
MING & HOY: Yes!
Back at the worksite, the group made significant progress in getting the people back on their feet. Rain had just finished up the last of the patients on her shift before the next set of volunteers took over. Jess called Rain over to get the rest of the alliance, so they can head back to Rav's garage.
JESS: Nice work out there today Rain.
RAIN: Did anyone give you a hard time out there?
JESS: Nah…I've dealt with a lot worse. By the way, I was able to find out something real interesting about the cause of the rift opening.
RAIN: What would that be?
JESS: We'll need the rest of the guys to hear about this, so they are in the know.
GEORGE: We just got done on our side Jess.
SAI: Oh man…that was the most amount of time I spent just moving around in one day…
CHIBODEE: Certainly beats what I did in Arizona, that's for sure.
Jess led the group back to where Rav and Argo were doing some cleanup on the mobile workers they used. Argo stepped down from the mobile worker as he wiped his head to get some sweat off of him. Rav had to go to the back office to take a phone call.
JESS: Looks like the two of you hit it off well.
ARGO: Your friend's sure got plenty of stories to tell and his knowledge of mobile workers is just incredible.
RAIN: I was surprised you and Rav got along so well there as well.
CHIBODEE: Who knew that a mechanic and a fighter would get along so well.
RAV: Just got off the phone with our client and he was very impressed with what you all accomplished today. Thank you all very much for helping out today.
EVERYONE: You're welcome.
RAV: Now then, as a treat for the hard work you all did today; we're going to meet up with Tyler and Mac for their big fish bake dinner tonight.
Everyone there was in a celebratory mood and as they all headed back to their respective team facilities, Jess pulled Rav aside to let him know about the cause of the rift opening first.
JESS: So one of the locals was somehow able to get a photo of this before everything went crazy.
RAV: Wait a…isn't that what I think it is?
JESS: I cross-referenced all the data I got on that and it all matches up.
RAV: Jess…we need to talk more about this in private.
JESS: Sure thing.
Jess and Rav headed back to his shop so they can discuss the photo of a spaceship that came crashing down onto the arena that caused the rift opening in the first place. Rain was just washing her hands when she noticed Schwarz just standing on top of Rav's sign and no one seemed to notice a thing. At the campground, Tyler and Mac got the coolers that had their lunches and drinks set in their respective spots and got the grill started. Han had to get the fish back up onto the boat, so he can clean them up for their fish bake dinner with the assistance with his grandchildren. Domon pulled Allenby off to the side, so he can talk to her about her little brother.
ALLENBY: Man, did we have a great day today or what?
DOMON: Easily one of the best days I've had in a long time.
ALLENBY: So, Domon…what is that you wanted to talk to me about anyway?
DOMON: I've been thinking lately about the story you told me about your brother…
ALLENBY: I know, hey it's not like I don't have someone that's kinda like a brother to me.
DOMON: That's real kind of you to say that; but just so you know, regardless of how this tournament turns out, I'll help you find your brother.
ALLENBY: Really…t-thanks Domon, I really appreciate that.
DOMON: Don't worry about it, anyways we need to get our seats ready for when lunch is done.
Allenby nodded in approval and both fighters bumped fists as a sign of both respect and friendship being exchanged between the two. Back at the campground, Mac was in his chair with a bottle of Newcastle brown ale to his right and Domon and Allenby took their respective seats.
MAC: Pop on in guys, we were just waiting for you guys.
ALLENBY: Mmmm…something smells really good.
DOMON: This should do us well. I see you got the camera setup over there Mac.
MAC: Hey Ty, do you want to let the gang know what you've got cooking over there?
TYLER: So, as a treat for going through and getting all the fish that we've got and for putting up with the heat today. I've got us some bacon-wrapped filets, bratwursts, burgers and hot dogs.
MAC: Nice…been looking forward to that.
TYLER: The burgers and dogs are for the kids, who knows we might have some ourselves if needed. We've also brought for us: Newcastle brown ale, O'Hara's, and some Einstök White Ale.
ALLENBY: I know a few guys back home that could drink my team under the table.
DOMON: Can you hand me one of the O'Hara's please?
TYLER: Sure thing. Now we still have our waters and the extras since we have kids joining us in a little bit.
Tyler then checked on the meats he had on a portable grill that he brought with him for the trip. Allenby grabbed one of the white ales from the cooler with a can of Coke Zero Vanilla and went back to her seat.
MAC: Sorry about this…(belches)…I had to let that one out.
TYLER: You know that there's a lady right here Mac?
ALLENBY: (belches) Sorry Tyler I didn't catch that.
DOMON: (laughs) I haven't even started my drink yet.
MAC: "Oh my god I can't believe that you just belched on camera." Do we look like we're super serious people here?
TYLER: "This is a serious issue here…" Ah, who am I kidding, we're laid back people. So we've been drinking water all day to keep us hydrated and the beers and various other drinks we have with us are for right now.
MAC: Yeah if you drink before you go on the trail or even during the actual fishing you're an idiot.
TYLER: Don't drink and go out to an island where the heat index can reach the high 90's or even triple digits, you'll dehydrate yourself real quick.
Tyler pulled the hot dogs and burgers off of the grill, so they'll be ready for the kids when they get done with assisting Han. Domon took a moment to stretch out and put back on his hat that Tyler got for him.
ALLENBY: You look really good in that hat Domon.
DOMON: Thanks, but I kinda like Tyler's a bit more than mine. It feels more rugged and used than mine.
TYLER: These hats were built to last my friend and hey, I might be turning into Crocodile Dundee for all I know.
MAC: Nah…needs garlic.
TYLER: Needs garlic…that's where that's from you guys. What was it that the one guy ate was it a bat? It was a bat, he was eating bat wings (squish) and it was the Aborigines guy who was eating the thing and the other guy comes over and says, "Are you enjoying that?" In response he goes "Nah, needs garlic." So classic right there.
Han and his grandchildren got out after washing their hands from working with the fish that Tyler, Mac, Domon and Allenby caught. The kids grabbed their juices from Tyler and got to their spots by the fire pit.
MAC: Well now kids, did you all have a good time today?
MING & HOY: We did, thank you.
HAN: Smells good out here Tyler, mind if you hand me a coke please?
TYLER: Sure thing.
ALLENBY: The white ale just goes down so smooth for me and I'm gonna make sure that I just savor this moment.
TYLER: For sure, we won't be getting through all of this right now; but when we get back I'm pretty sure that we'll go through all of them when dinner arrives.
DOMON: I'm worried that things might get out of control if we're not careful with this.
MAC: Logical argument right there and it shows to you why they're the responsible roommates.
ALLENBY: Yep! I'm looking forward to that filet.
With that in mind, Tyler took the rest of the meats off and the group sat around the fire pit enjoying their lunch out by the water. Domon took a bite of his filet, which was cooked to perfection. Allenby took a sip from her coke as she kicked her feet up onto a stump as a foot rest. Mac handed Hoy his burger as he got his bratwurst. Ming was taking a sip of her juice as Tyler got into his filet and Han took a bite out of his hot dog. The entire group finished up lunch just as it hit about 2:30 in the afternoon and they cleaned up the site and headed back to the boat, so they can return back to Neo Hong Kong.