FAILURE
By Kool Killer
EARTH, WASHINGTON 8/4/2540 5:37pm
Austin ran as fast as his little legs would let him. His heart was pounding inside his chest, only making him run faster through the forest. He did not have much time left to hide from his best friend, Shawn Yarnell. Austin had told Shawn to count to thirty, but Austin knew Shawn better than that; he would be skipping the odd numbers. Austin ducked and maneuvered past tree branches, desperately looking for a nice hiding spot. Then, opportunity presented itself in the form of a small cave covered by brush. Excited by his findings, Austin got on all fours and crawled into the small cave without a second thought.
Austin suppressed a laugh when he heard Shawn call out for him.
"You're only making this harder than it needs to be, I'm gonna get you Austin!" Shawn huffed, a little winded from searching for his buddy. But there was something Austin was not aware of. Not only did Shawn skip the odd numbers while he counted, he had peaked through his hands too as Austin was running away. Shawn knew Austin was hiding somewhere in the area. Austin held his breath when Shawn walked past the opening of the cave. "Austin, your mom needs you for something," Shawn said aloud as he stopped three feet past the cave. Shawn looked back at the small cave and smiled mischievously.
Austin slowly released his breath, laughing inside his head. Shawn had used the, Oh your MOM needs you trick, but Austin wasn't going to fall for that. Austin listened carefully for Shawn. Upon hearing he was no longer outside the cave, Austin prepared to leave his hiding spot. Austin crawled up to the opening of the cave and carefully poked his head out. Austin glanced to his left and right before he exited the cave. Austin stood up slowly and started to run to a new hiding spot. However, before Austin could make his escape, he fell victim to his attacker.
Shawn jumped from the top of the cave and landed on Austin, taking him to the ground.
"Found YOU!" Shawn shouted at Austin, then he got up and helped Austin to his feet.
"It isn't exactly fair when you skip half the numbers and PEAK, you fart face," Austin pouted, shoving Shawn away. Shawn smiled and shoved Austin back.
"The reason why I cheated was to speed this game up fart knocker, its DINNER TIME." Shawn explained, gesturing at his watch.
"Oh, that's right," Austin agreed after his stomach growled at him.
"Come on, let's GO!" Shawn ordered cheerfully. The two boys started to walk back to Austin's house, playfully pushing each other back and forth along the way.
The sun started to set on the two tots, casting the sky in heartwarming colors. After a while of walking, the two boys found themselves in Austin's back yard. Both Austin and Shawn began to walk across the lawn towards the sliding glass door that was left open. However, the boys stopped suddenly when a tantalizing aroma entered their noses. Austin and Shawn looked at each other with excitement as they knew what the delicious smell was.
"DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGERS!" both Shawn and Austin shirked in enticement while they ran into the house. Samantha was inside prodding the hamburgers with a spatula. The burgers hissed and sizzled at Samantha when she flipped them. Samantha had heard the boy's excited cries from outside, and she knew what they wanted.
"All right boys, sit down at the table and get ready, for burger madness," Samantha had barely finished her sentence as two hungry souls slammed their bottoms down on the kitchen chairs. Samantha started to slap cheese and bacon on the patties, almost instantly the cheese melted finely over the burgers. Shawn and Austin watched Samantha like a hawk while she made the final preparations. Both of the boys had plates with buns on them. The buns were open and all the condiments were lying neatly over the buns. Fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, crunchy pickles, sweet onions, mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard littered the buns. Most children disliked vegetables on their burgers, but Shawn and Austin had more advanced palates and they could appreciate all foods of any kind, unless it was something really nasty, like blue cheese or Limburger cheese. Shawn and Austin grinned wildly at each other while Samantha combined the single bacon cheese burgers transforming them into double bacon cheese burgers.
Samantha put the double bacon cheese burgers on a plate and approached Austin and Shawn who were shaking excitedly. Samantha stopped at the table and was about ready to serve the two boys, but she pulled the plate of burgers back in a quick and graceful manner. "You know, I don't think you two deserve these burgers, I'd better save them for Gorden," Samantha sighed, her words carried a humors tone.
"NO! We totally deserve these burgers," Shawn pleaded, with frantic eyes.
"Shawn's RIGHT!" Austin cried, "By the time Dad gets back the burgers will have spoiled anyway," Shawn shook his head in agreement with Austin.
"What, you two don't like hamburger spoils?" Samantha questioned, forcing down a laugh. Both Austin and Shawn shook their heads at Samantha as if she had just betrayed all of humanity. Samantha chuckled, then she brought the plate back and set it on the kitchen table. She used a spatula to supply Austin and Shawn with mouthwatering double bacon cheese burgers. Austin and Shawn in a lightning fast motion, slammed their buns together completing the epic burgers.
"Thanks mom!" Austin nearly shouted as he started to assassinate his food.
"Yes, thank you so much Mrs. Bookduh!" Shawn thanked Samantha as if she had just saved his life. Samantha snickered and tussled both Austin and Shawn's hair.
"Oh you boys are welcome," Samantha replied with delight. Samantha then secured herself a cheese burger. By the time Samantha had sat down to eat her burger, Shawn and Austin were halfway through theirs. The burgers were cooked perfectly. All the juices were sealed inside the patties giving the burgers that smoky taste. After much lip smacking joy, Austin, Samantha and Shawn had finished their divine cheeseburgers. They all leaned back in their chairs, sighing happily.
"That was so good mom," Austin complimented Samantha while he wiped ketchup off his lips.
"It was pretty good, but I still think your father makes them better," Samantha replied while she collected all the empty plates. Samantha walked the plates over to the kitchen sink and set them down inside the sink. Samantha then turned and faced the two satisfied boys. "All right Austin, I think it's time we took Shawn home," Samantha said while she looked at the kitchen clock, it read seven thirty one. Both Austin and Shawn wanted to pout, but they knew they had school in the morning. Austin and Shawn got up from the table and walked out the door with Samantha.
A Short time later, Austin and Samantha walked into their house. Samantha closed the door and immediately turned her attention to Austin.
"All right little man, you know the drill," Samantha pointed to the bathroom.
"Yes mom," Austin replied, then he walked into the bathroom and started to brush his teeth. Austin brushed his teeth vigorously, killing the bacteria that would cause painful cavities. Austin finished brushing and rinsed his mouth out with water. Austin left the bathroom and walked down the hall to his mom and dad's room. Samantha was sitting at the computer with a nervous look on her face. Austin walked over to Samantha and climbed up onto her lap.
"What's wrong mom," Austin asked, looking up at his mother.
"Gorden hasn't called yet," Samantha said, checking the recent received calls list.
"Don't worry mom, dads probably doing some late work around the ship," Austin gave Samantha a positive answer. Samantha looked down at Austin and smiled.
"Your right Austin, he's probably busy right now," Samantha responded, hugging Austin tightly.
"Dad will call tomorrow for sure," Austin's words had a comforting effect on Samantha.
"Come on Austin, it's time for bed," Samantha picked Austin up and carried him to his bedroom. Samantha set Austin down gently and tucked him into bed. She leaned in and kissed her son on the forehead. "Goodnight Austin, sleep tight," Samantha rubbed Austin's hair for a moment or two before she walked out of his room and disappeared down the hall. Austin smiled and closed his eyes. Soon Austin drifted into a pleasant sleep. Little did Austin know, he couldn't have been more wrong about Gordens' predicament.
Author's note: I would like to thank all who have reviewed so far. Be sure to point out any mistake I make in your reviews, remember, I can only excel as a writer if you help me to do so. GET THOSE REVIEWS IN SOLDIERS! Unless you wish to suffer the same fate as Gorden, hmm, I don't think that names going to work anymore…