CROSS-OVER: RB (Reality Bites)
EP2: In memory of... 2
Cafeteria outside campus
Ghomer: What's up with you Kitsune? You seem troubled...
Kitsune: Huh?! Why would you say that? Do I look troubled to you guys?
AJ: Are you an idiot?! Ghomer wouldn't ask if you don't look like it!
Kitsune: Sorry guys... It's nothing... really...
(Aikawa & Klein rushing to the scene)
Aikawa: Hey guys! Did you see the exhibit of the Avionics Department?!
Ghomer: Ah... about the Automated Robot that they've built? What about it?
Klein: Yeah! That one! It is in final testing phase & we're invited to see it!
AJ: Isn't the exhibit for each department a top secret until the day of the foundation?
Aikawa: Yes it is! That's why its a big deal for every department to invite some outsiders to see their exhibit before the foundation day!
Deo: If that's the case then, let's go see it! We've been invited aren't we?
Marlon: Yeah! Let's go! It might benefit us later on! By the way, their project leader is someone you know right? Klein?
Klein: Uh huh. He's our former classmate in Engineering Department before we shift courses.
Julius: Ok then, let's go!
(everyone leaves the area)
At campus Airframe Shop
Herbie: Oh! Look who's here! Aren't you ashamed of peeking at someone else's project?
Klein: Shut your crap! You're the one who invited us here! You faggot!
Herbie: Oh really?! Did I do that?!
Klein: F*ck You! You faggot! (clenches fist)
Ghomer: Enough of that! Just show us what you've been intended to show.
Herbie: At least someone here has a brain... Then, without further ado, let's proceed to the final testing phase!
(everyone witness the test phase)
30 minutes later...
Av Girl: All test was successfully done Chief!
Herbie: Very good then... Did you see that Kitsune?! Our plan becomes successful in my hands! I told you my way was the right one!
Klein: Shut your trap! You scumbag! It was all Kitsune's idea! You just made the plan autonomous! That's all!
Marlon: So that means... it's a stolen project? Is it fine to exhibit a stolen project for the foundation day?
Deo: Hah! So that's a stolen idea! You cheater!
Herbie: Spare me your thoughts! You ignorant fools! You can't even make the plan successful! Your words have no bearing!
Klein: You have no right as well, you faggot! No matter what you say, it's still a stolen project!
Kitsune: Enough of that! Herbie didn't do anything wrong.
Klein: But-
Ghomer: Calm down guys! Kitsune is right. Let's just congratulate them for their success, OK guys?
Kitsune: Indeed. No matter who made successful attempts to our plan still brings benefit to us right?
Herbie: You're right Kitsune! Or did you plan it like this too? Either way, success is a success!
Kitsune: Yeah! So let's put the argument to rest ok? (smiles gently)
(everyone sighs & agrees)
Herbie: So, let's celebrate the success! Come to our party later. Oh, by the way, we have a lot of girls involved in this project. If you know what I mean. (grins)
Everyone: Yeah! We're in!
At the Cafeteria inside campus...
Ghomer: Once again, congratulations to your successful project! Let's cheers to that!
(everyone raises their glass)
Everyone: CHEERS! (toasts to each other)
Ghomer: By the way, where did you get the money for the party?
Klein: Yeah! I've been wondering about that too. To think you rented the whole cafeteria! Foods, drinks, everything is free...?
Deo: And we haven't paid a single cent!
Av Girl:Don't worry about it. We used our excess funds, so please enjoy the party. (smiles brightly)
Herbie: It's all covered up. So you guys just relax and have fun! It's on us! (grins)
Marlon: Did you embezzled some funds from your department? (stares suspiciously)
Ghomer: What?! Did you corrupt some funds just for the party?! (stares angrily)
Herbie: Relax guys! It's from the members funds! It's a clean money! So, no corruption has been done! (explains swiftly)
Av Girl: The Chief's right! It's a spare funds from our own expense in case of emergency funding for our project. (swiftly defends her chief)
Herbie: See! I told you guys! So don't worry about money! Let's party! (swiftly changes topic)
meanwhile, Kitsune's look saddened, memories about Unknown were flashing back.
(Av Girl walks closer to Kitsune)
Av Girl: Was the party not to your liking? (says worriedly)
Kitsune: Ah... it's not it... I'm thinking about something else...
Av Girl: Would you like me to call Chief? Or Klein? Or your friends? (suggests worriedly)
Kitsune: There's no need... I'm fine... Thank you for your concern. (smiles gently)
Av Girl: OK then... have fun! (smiles gently, waves, then walk away)
(Ghomer suddenly comes in)
Ghomer: Is something bothering you?
Kitsune: It's nothing...
Ghomer: Tell us about it, we're your friends. We're always here if you need help. (looks worried)
Kitsune: I know... Thanks... But it's nothing, really... (smiles)
Ghomer: Is that so. Then, if you have worries, don't hesitate to ask us anytime. (looks confident)
Kitsune: Yes, I will. Thanks for the concern. I appreciate it. (smiles back)
After party. Outside campus grounds
(Unknown suddenly appears)
Unknown: How was the party?
Kitsune: (shocked) You again?! What are you doing here?! (stares angrily)
Unknown: Just checking. Does your memory serve you well?
Kitsune: That again! I don't know what you're talking about! (looks confused)
Unknown: Spare me the act! And by the way, it will manifest tomorrow, whether you like it or not.
Kitsune: (stares angrily) What will happen tomorrow?! What will you do?!
Unknown: I won't do anything, trust me. All I can say is that everything was predetermined.
Kitsune: Does that have anything to do with me? (looks confused)
Unknown: Heh-! Who knows? It will just manifest to its full extent tomorrow.
Kitsune: Shut your blabbering! I don't want to listen to your nonsense! Get out of my sight! (shouts angrily while turning away)
the next day, campus Foundation Day.
Klein: Yo! Herbie! How's the exhibit? (waves hands)
Herbie: It went smoothly. Everything's fine. By the way, what was your department's presentation?
Klein: Nothing much, just an introduction to some tourist spots. How bout yours Kitsune?
Kitsune: Just some aircraft lavatory... (sighs) of all things to be exhibited...
Herbie: Ah! The comfort room with walls and doors made of glass?
Klein: That one? It's the same working piece of equipment like you guys have in your department.
Herbie: Oh really? But, who wants to go in that, knowing other people can see you.
Kitsune: It might be see through, but that was to show how the equipment works and the process behind it.
Herbie: Well, I don't want to see where my crap is going. I bet you're not involved in that project right?
Kitsune: Yup! It's from a different project team, since our proposal was rejected by our department head. (sighs)
Herbie: I thought so. Knowing you, it might be grandiose compared to that shit bowl. (grins)
Kitsune: It's not that grand actually... (looks away)
Klein: Then tell us what is it? (looks interested)
Kitsune: It's only a centrifugal gas turbine engine, the ones used by Gloster Meteor jets, and a working one too! (pouts)
Herbie: I guessed it... What would you call that aside from grandiose? (sighs) That's why it wasn't selected for the exhibit. I think I understand what your dep head is thinking when he rejected your proposal. (nods)
Kitsune: Actually... we've built half scale version of that made from recycled materials, and it really worked! Our instructors saw it in action too... (looked proud)
Deo: Yeah! And the other proposed project too! We presented it to the instructors the half scales during our testing phase for evaluation.
Ghomer: And after deliberation, our project was rejected in favor of that comfort room, that shit bowl as you referred. (looks pissed)
Aikawa: And it's not expensive to make too. All of its parts were scraps obtained by our scrap hunter team. (looks satisfied)
Klein: If that's the case then, why did the dep head rejected your proposal since your project doesn't need any funding? Isn't that advantageous to win the selections?
Deo: Yeah, we were wondering about that too... (looks confused)
Herbie: With your brain Kitsune, I know your project will be successful. (looks dissatisfied)
Klein: Then why?
Herbie: I know this won't cross your curious mind Kitsune, but, have you planned the safety of your projects aside from getting it to work?
Kitsune: Uh... no... But! It didn't explode! (looks convincing)
Deo: Yeah! And it was a success too... (looks disappointed)
Herbie: Hah! That's why! You're only thinking about making it successful. What if during exhibit, your full scale project explode because of repeated operations? (sighs)
Kitsune: It was only "IF", and that worst case scenario wouldn't always happen you know... (pouts)
(AJ rushing to them)
AJ: (catching breath) Hey guys! Have you heard the news flash just now?! (panting)
Ghomer: Relax! Tell us, what is it?
AJ: The airport! The airport! (still panting)
Aikawa: It's still there, what about it? (sarcastic look)
AJ: It's been occupied by terrorist forces!
Everyone: (shocked) WHAT?!