Author's Note: Hello fanfiction authors. It's me, "Withdrawn Freshman" and this is my first time doing a story here. This is a little something I've been wanting to do for a while, a tribute to my favorite show "Space Goofs". Since there isn't any Space Goofs stories, I wanted to get a start here. Also, there's gonna be a OC in here, told by her view. NOTE: BEFORE READING THE STORY IF YOU GET CONFUSED BY MY OC THERE'S A COMPLETE BIO ON MY PROFILE. And please go easy on this. This is my first story and planning to do it in a while. R&R. No flames.

Summary: Kimi, the name of my OC is the new alien of the group and can't seem to fit in. One day, Etno gets sick and there's nothing he can do. Except for a certain someone to take care of him...Told by Kimi's POV;sometimes no POV.

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A Space Goofs fanfic

Written by Withdrawn Freshman

Genre: Cartoon/OC Insert

Rating: K+

Warnings: None really, just some gross-out humor.

Final Words: Nothing much, but please enjoy if you're interested in reading it.

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A Small Sickness?

...This is so boring.

There's nothing to do around here. I've been staying with my alien "friends" for a few days. And well....I've done nothing to help. I'm new. Yes, I'm an alien as well, but I'm just adjusting to this whole new atmosphere. Upon ascending down on Earth (yeah, I was lost on the planet for a while), I met the five new aliens to my fortune. Five friends I could experience with. One was Candy: green and sensitive and Gorgious: a fat blue jerk and bullies him a lot. The one with two heads, Stereo, red as blood needs to get out more. All he does and argue and read books. Well, he's better than Bud. He just sits on the TV all day.

I stroll into the hallway, by pockets tucked in my maroon shorts. God, if there's one alien I have on my mind is Etno. Out of everybody in this household I think he needs the most love....Well in my eyes, I love him. Call me a hypocrite but normally I don't use the term "Love at first sight". To be honest, I think Etno is cute. Out of all the guys, he's cute. Not only he's cute, but he's a really kind person. He has that soft, gentle tone in his voice I really like....

That doesn't mean he's timid. He's the self-proclaimed leader of the pack. It's rare to find him demanding and mean and aggressive at times. That kind of tone scares me. Not just him, but for everyone around me. Plus he's smart too. Really smart. Literally, he spends every waking moment in his lab FOR FUN! I can't blame him, he's so sweet...

However, that doesn't mean he likes me. I don't even think he knows I exist. We barely talk. *sighs* I'm too much of a coward. I'm too scared to confess my love. It's too soon. It's like one time I liked this guy who didn't know me, and founded out who hated me. I got pass that....I hate that idiot, moron of a brain.

Rrrr. Rrrrrrrrr. Candy uses his force to push his precious vacuum cleaner to make the whole section clean. He loves doing all the chores. I wouldn't do it because I'm so lazy. Everyone else is. He whistles to a little tune, and doesn't notice me. Well...I have to make my start. Calmly, I tapped Candy on the shoulder.

"Hmm?" Candy faced me, turning off his vacuum.

"Uh....hi." I timidly waved. Great! I messed up. Come on Kimi, think of something else. "So...how's life?"

"...Good." Candy gave me a weird look.

"Sorry. I'm not much of a talking person."

"Well, it does take a take awhile for new people to adjust. We get them all the time, but we chase them out in a couple of days." Candy meant the human tenants or other creatures that arrive in the household. I made friends with these aliens because none didn't want to invade Earth or anything...just until Etno fixes the spaceship we (or they) can go home. I'm the longest who's stayed with them. That's because I didn't do anything.

"Yeah, I see." I nod my head in agreement. "Candy...do you think I'm worthless?"

Candy gave me that same awkward look. Only, it was concerned and fragile than the other. "Well...no. You know, you remind me of when I was young. I moved to Zimga B when I was 38 years old, only a little child. There, a lot of people made fun of me. The first was Gorgious." he said annoyed. "But I soon adjusted to it and became friends with the others."

"So...you think I'll do the same too?"

"I hope so. You didn't seem to hurt us yet. I'm sure the guys will get used to you." Out of the five, Candy is the most girly. Technically, he's gay. But I'm glad we understand each other.

I hugged Candy. "Thank you Candy." in appreciation for his advice. I felt somewhat more confident about Etno. Maybe I should see him. Eh, what the heck? He can't be that busy.

I pranced down the hall, up until I saw an open door. It was almost closed but one, two inches from the lock. This is Etno's lab. I saw the sign on the door. "ETNO'S LAB". "Hmm....this is my chance. Or should I just lock it?" I looked like a fool talking to myself. Finally, I took my final breath and closed the door behind me.

A piece of paper taped to the door fell to the ground. It read, "Do Not Disturb".

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I climbed down the steps, descending to the floor. It's dark. I spotted a flimsy light, twinkling lightly. That light came from a lamp. There I saw the crush of my life, sitting in a chair. He was writing something even though he had his back turned. I can tell because I write a lot and know the sound. Other than pencils and paper, a box of tissues laid on the right side. A mini trashcan stood to my left side. Used tissues filled the trashcan. Some were on the floor. Or was it crumpled paper? Or both?

I noticed Etno had a green blanket over his body. It wasn't that cold, it was warm.

"A-ACHOO!" he sneezed into a tissue to the side, not getting it all over his work. He blew a couple of times in disgust. Ah, poor guy. He's sick. Etno turned to throw it away, then saw me. "Ahh!" he fell from his seat in such surprise. I came closer while he rose up. "K-Kimi!" he caught breath remembering my name. "What are you doing here?"

I froze immediately. He looked much cuter. I can see now he was wearing a dark blue wardrobe, with the initial 'E' badged on the top right corner and bunny slippers. He wrapped his blanket again. "Well—Did you come to disturb me for no reason?" he question snapped me back to reality. Ugh, I hated that. "Didn't you see the sign on the door?"

"What sign?" I instantly replied, a bit of smug and confusion mixed in.

"I taped it up there." Etno sniffled.

"I didn't see any sign, I swear!"

The purple extraterrestrial stared at me blankly. Then he frowned, shaking it off. "I don't have time for this." he sat back in his seat and shivered. "Sssss..."

I still stood there silently. Perhaps the paper fell off or something...I don't know. Normally I'd just leave and do nothing....No. Not this time. "Wow...I can't believe you're up writing a novel while you're sick."

Etno faced me once again, with more of a stern look. "It's not a novel. You see, its a encyclopedia all about Earth. I want to write it everyday about it. About everyday normal life, the creatures, everything. Before I want to leave this planet, I want to publish a book all about it. I know the others want me to build a spaceship to get home as soon as possible, but this is what I really want to do. It's very important for the future of my planet." he coughed, covering his mouth. I frowned in concern. I hate it when people coughed. It sounded like they're gonna hack up an organ When Etno finished, he went back to the subject. "So please...I don't want to be disturbed. Leave me alone."

"But you're still sick! You're weak." I covered my mouth.

Etno blinked. "It's not your concern to worry about me. Don't worry, I'll be fine. It's just a little head-cold, that's all. I dealt with this before." he smile was crooked, but sweet at the same time. "Please...leave me alone."

His eyes glistened, pleading for his demand to be made. And I couldn't say "no" because his voice was so cute! However...I was still worried about him. "Okay." I said in sadness. As I began to leave, I couldn't help but feel responsibly. In order to make Etno like like like me I had to gain his trust...just like in the movies. "...Lier." I muttered the last word, but it was so quiet it sounded out loud! Etno must've heard me. I dared not to look back and ran up the stairs.

Etno froze for a moment hearing "lier". He sighed and continued writing.

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Gorgious walked in the hall, hands behind his back. He saw the door opening, revealing me. He smirked sinistrally. He walked just in time to trip me—that was his idea. Gorgious leaned out his foot to trip. I stopped just in time. It must be his "new alien welcoming". "Hey, watch it you jerk!" I screamed, kicking Gorgious in his fat lard.

No affect reacted. "Seesh, you're not a strong newbie, are ya?"

"Shut up!" I quickly snapped, extending my reflex. "You did that on purpose!"

"Like I care!" Gorgious scoffed. His thought changed to something more challenging. Something more serious. "Bet you were hanging out with your boyfriend, weren't you?"

My heart stopped. It pounded like a thrusting drumbeat, slowly once at a time just warming up. "W-What?!" I stuttered nervously lost words, trying to speak. "He's not my boyfriend!"

Gorgious put a happy grin on his face. "You're blushing...."

Sheepishly I looked down. My face as so red it can match the color of my shorts! Gorgious laughed at me mockingly. I couldn't take it. He is so mean. "SHUT UP!!" I ran out of the room (like the coward I am) in a hurry.

Gorgious' laugher died down a bit, until it was over. "Hahahaha....Hey...it was funny!" he groaned. "You don't even have a sense of humor."

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Etno continued to write and write in determination. One hand kept his side up, writing with the other. He tried to keep himself awake from the dim light...and from the sickness. Once every four or five minutes, he stopped to blow or slide some mucus. Some got on his work, but didn't care for now. Still, he thought about what she said;gazing up. I don't want her to worry. I'm ok. *cough* I haven't known for her that long, but I'm alright. *coughs twice* People get sick all the time...Still, maybe I shouldn't have gone out in the pouring rain during that hail-sleet storm without any clothing...I was out before it began! Ok, yesterday night was a bad weather forecast which I didn't even know about. I was so pouring wet—ACHOO!!

He dropped his pencil to rub his head. "Ooh...this headache is horrible...." he switched to feeling it flat. "It's so hot in here."

Etno exited his seat to decrease the temperature. The room temperature read "70 degrees". Normal room temperature. He did not notice. His vision was blurry and felt dizzy while walking. It was as if he came out from the bar, heavily drinking to his demise. On the inside, he can feel his condition getting worse and worse. He did not stop. He forced himself more and more. Each step got slower and slower. He panted and panted, his heart pounding faster and faster........

The alien passed out within two seconds.

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Gorgious saw the lab door creak open. "Heheheheh. I'm sure Etno can't be that busy..."

Gorgious walked downstairs. The room was almost completely dark. Nobody appeared to be in the room when he arrived to the floor. "Wow, noone's here." he said flatly. Before he left, he saw purple feet. "Huh?"

Curious, the blue alien ran to get a closer look. He stared lifelessly at the body.

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