THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Part 7
The group now is a good 4 miles down the increasingly boring road.
Deano: It feels like we've been walking for ages... My feet are killing me...
Melissa: I can't believe I'm saying this... But ... For once I agree with Deano...
Bob: There's no end... to this god forsaken road... I'm beginning to think.
I made a mistake...
Iggy: Even though we're tired... You did NOT make any mistakes Bob.
You've inspired us all... Although... I have to agree... let's take a break...
Morice: Yes... Please... Our energy is low, and we're running out of supplies...
Mary: Luckily for me, I have no need to use my legs. Hehe...
Morice: Mary... Don't remind us please... agitated tone
Mary: Right... Sorry about that...
Roxy: Hey ! Look ahead !!
All: ??
Roxy: It's a town !
All: Yes !! All right !! multiple other positive comments
They all run towards the town.
Bob: ugh... I forgot... We're already exhausted...
All: lying on the ground with no energy left
Bob: Guys ? looks behind him C'mon you gu... Oh forget it...
Bob drops to the ground as well, exhausted, with his face in the dirt
About 1/2 an hour later...
Bob: Ugh... groan Man... How long were we out ?
??: What do you mean ? You're the only one here...
Bob: WHAT !? NO...NO...NO... There...there was a whole bunch of us...
Bob: This isn't possible !! I was lying next to them ! Where are they !?
??: Who ?? I'm afraid I have no idea who you're talking about...
Bob: Where did my friends go !?
??: Oh wait... You mean those different travelers ?
Bob: Yes !! Where are they !?
??: Well... I'm afraid they've been... Taken...
Bob: TAKEN !? BY WHO !?
??: Well... actually... They're in our re-cooperation facility.
Bob: Huh ?
??: Well, we picked them up, since they were pretty much down for the count, shortly after you fell to the ground.
Bob: Yeah... Well, at least I know they're ok... But I have to ask... Why did you say they were taken ?
??: Oh yes, that... You see, I tend to exaggerate just a bit...
Bob: Oh, I see...
??: By the way, I'm Sugall.
Bob: Nice to meet you. Can you bring me to see them ?
Sugall: Of course. Come with me.
Sugall brings Bob to their pool area
Roxy: Oh, Hey Bob !
Bob: Whispering to himself Whoo ! She's even cuter in swimwear...
Deano: Omnomnonnomnomnom. Eating food
Hey Bob ! I'll save ya somethin' !!
Bob: Thanks Deano...
Melissa: Coming out of the water Hey Bob. Bout time you got here.
Bob: Whispering to himself Oh...My...God... She's even hotter in a swimsuit...
Iggy: From the pool Marco !! Marco... Oh c'mon you guys !
That's so not fair !! Damn you...
All: Hahaha... Sorry Iggy.
Iggy: Heh... Nice one though...
Morice: Ahh Bob, You're just in time !
Morice: Our Giant Breadbug Burgers are just about done !
Bob: Haha... This is quite the place you have here...
Sugall: Yeah... We built this place for weary travelers to take a break, and relax a bit. No charge.
Bob: Well, thank you for such hospitality...
Sugall: It's what we do.
Sugall: Well, I'll leave you all to your business. There's a spa that opens up at 6:00 pm, so get a ticket at the activities counter ASAP. There will be some stuff to do in our lounge, and the pools are accessible until 1:00 am. So, feel free to enjoy yourselves. I'll see you later.
Bob: Man, what a place huh guys ?
Iggy: I toast to that !
Melissa: Indeed. 3 cheers for Bob !
All: Hurrah ! Hurrah !! HURRAH !!
Melissa: Here's to completing our dreams, and letting nothing stand in the way !
All: Hurrah !!
Melissa: Thanks to you, Bob, we got the rest we needed. I'm glad to be in this group with all of you.
All: Cheering Likewise !
Bob: running to jump into the pool CANNONBAAAAAALLLLLLLL !! SPLOOSH !!
Mundle: Pulls out a beach ball POOL VOLLYBALL !!
All: WHOOHOOO !!
A while later
Melissa: Oh my god... This spa is heavenly... I've needed this...
Roxy: I know what you mean... After being in the wilderness for so long, I almost forgot what civilized life was like...
Melissa: Just curious, how did you become such good friends with a mamuta ?
Mundle seems so... Gentle... Usually, anything that's not our species attacks us...
Roxy: Well, when I was little, I wandered too far into the woods, and before I knew it, I was lost in the darkness. I luckily was able to find some cover from the rain... Then, I remember... I was shivering,
when a pair of big arms picked me up, and took me into a nice, warm cave. Those arms were Mundle's, and since that day, we've watched after one another. I've been able to communicate using short sentences, and gentle gestures. I was never one to believe in fighting, or violence, unless it was threatening one's life. Eventually, Mundle trusted me enough to help him, and I did.
Melissa: So... He's almost like a brother to you ?
Roxy: I'd say more like a very close friend, but almost like a brother, yes...
Melissa: Hmh... It's a good thing to see such different creatures work together.
Roxy: Yeah...
Melissa: But... Have you ever met a guy that you like ?
Roxy: Actually no... I've thought about Bob a bit, but I'm not sure...
Melissa: Bob ?
Roxy: Yeah, I mean... He seems to be very brave, taking on the open road like this... I think that's quite noble. He's kind from what I've seen, so I guess I kinda like him, but...
Melissa: But what ?
Roxy: I don't know, I'm just not really into that right now... I want to meet someone, but... I'd have to meet more guys before I make a decision.
Melissa: Well, at least you're not like the girls in my hometown... They'd go with any guy who asked them.
I'm getting the feeling Bob likes me as well, but... That's probably just his perverted side I'm seeing...
Roxy: Huh ?
Melissa: Don't worry... It's no big deal. All guys are like that, some more than others...
Roxy: Hehe. Well, I'm gonna turn in. I'll see you in the morning.
Melissa: Right. See you tomorrow.
Bob's standing outside the Spa Room
Melissa: Oh ! Jeez, you startled me...
Bob: Oh.. sorry... I didn't mean to...
Melissa: No, It's Fine...
Melissa: Hey, ummm...
Bob: Yeah ?
Melissa: I was curious...
Bob: ?
Melissa: Do you... Have any interest in a girlfriend ?
Bob: I actually do, but I'm really trying to figure out how I'm going to get to my destination first... I'd love to be with someone, but I'd need to get my plan set first, so Yes I'm interested, but need to fulfill my dream first. Why do you ask ?
Melissa: Oh, no reason... I'll see you tomorrow.
Bob: Kay... See ya... his voice becomes quieter, and he turns the other way
Sugall: Hey Bob ! Are you enjoying your stay ?
Bob: Yeah... Thanks...
Sugall: Allrighty then.
Elsewhere
Iggy: looking up at the sky
Iggy: sigh Lania... Igito... Fernalia... How I miss you... I hope you understand.
I know I was selfish, in my thinking... I wanted to see whatever I could... Whith the sight I had left... I needed to see the world... I was selfish... I promise, I will return to you... My family... I love you all... Please understand my reasons for leaving Fernalia.
I hope you don't hate me... Igito, You take care of your mother, and sister... You're all they've got left right now... Lania... Please help your mother with anything you can... She's stressed out enough as it is... Please... Let them know I'm safe... And that I miss them... Thank you...
Iggy: With tears in his eyes He lays down in the grass, and falls asleep
On the porch of his room
Deano: Uncle Sherman... You taught me everything you knew... I hope I can be as succesful as you were.
I don't know what it is, with me talking to the stars... But... Something tells me they're listening.
I hope so... Please let Bob find his new place to live... I know I can be a burden on him sometimes.
Please let him understand... Thank you...
In his room
Bob: sigh May my adventure continue, and may the friends who joined me find what they so greatly desire.
I know they're all very generous, and good-hearted... May their dreams come true, and their goals be reached.
Thank you...
I hope we may travel safely and find the things we have searched for... May their dreams and goals become reality...
He turns off his light and goes to sleep
End Part 7
Bonus Info:
Character Profile: Roxy & Mundle
Age: Roxy - 17, Mundle - 10(Mamuta Years)(20 in Pikmin Years)
Height: Average, Large Weight: Semi-Light, Extra Heavy Gender: Female, Male Species: Pikmin (With fur around neck,wrists,and feet), Mamuta
X-tra Info: Roxy was quite adventurous when she was a young child, which caused her to get lost in a forest once. She luckily had some basic survival skills, and was able to build a makeshift shelter for herself. It was raining hard, and she did the best she could to keep warm, but with nothing more than a mere blanket of leaves, she became extremely sick, and started shivering. Luckily for her, a Mamuta saw her, and brought her into his home. He treated her sickness, with herbs and other natural ingredients. He kept her warm and gave her some of his food that night. When she was able to get up, she saw he had saved her from almost certain death.
She soon realized she had found someone who cared about her, and made a special badge, from a flower, and many other natural things from the environment. Her newfound mamuta friend, named Mundle, soon became her best friend, and since then, they haven't left eachother's side. Their ultimate dream is to show the world how to spread kindness and friendship to even those you may not know. Roxy and Mundle are two of a kind, who love to spread their story to as many as possible, in hopes that there will be less hatred in the world, and more will change to be there for someone, even if they've never met...
Side Info: Roxy eventually runs into a very annoying guy, who will do everything, and anything to have her. She hates him, and can't stand how cruel he is to Mundle, who knocks the guy out whenever he sees Roxy being harassed...
(This character will come into the story shortly, but I don't want to spoil too much !!)