Chapter 9: Letters And Photos
Later, everyone was gathered in the throne room.
"Well, that was the last of the events. And since Angelica got the most points out of each of the mini-games, she will be getting the second ticket and coming with me to Daytona Beach." Peter announced.
Chuckie sighed.
"Bon voyage to Angelica, I guess." Chuckie muttered.
Jesse shook his head.
"Well, that was less then satisfying." Jesse muttered.
Dil frowned.
"I guess that trip stoked your fire more then mine." Dil muttered.
Angelica chuckled.
"Well, deal with it. It was hardly a challenge at all, and I'M the one going!" Angelica said.
"Yes... an easy victory. At least you'll get something for your... efforts." Susie said.
Angelica smirked.
"Yes. Now, off me and Peter go on our little trip. Be good, everyone." Angelica said.
"Modesto, California, August 23rd 2027"
Three days, the Rugrats excluding Angelica, Zack, and Jesse were hanging out in the living room of Angelica and Harold's house.
"What has it been? Three days since Peter and Angelica have been gone? In any case, I hope they've had their fun under the sun." Zack said.
Just then, Harold entered the room.
"Hey, guys! I just got something from Peter and Angelica!" Harold announced.
"What is it?" Phil asked.
"Two letters, with photos attached!" Harold replied.
"Seriously? Come on! Open it! Open it!" Lil said excitedly.
"I will! Hold on! Okay, let's see these photos." Harold said.
He opened the envelope, and placed both sets of letters and photos on the coffee table. Everyone gathered around to look at the first photo. It was Angelica, and in it, she was wearing a rather seductive bikini, and was sitting beneath a beach umbrella and drinking a cocktail.
"Whoa! I have to admit, she's stunning. She looks like she is really enjoy herself." Phil said.
"Yeah. But I'm a bit jealous, though." Susie said.
"Huh? Jealous?" Tommy asked.
"Aren't you? I mean, look at how much fun she's having!" Susie replied.
"I know your disappointed you didn't go, but she won... even though she used cheats to win. Anyway, let's look at the letter she sent us." Zack said.
Harold picked up the letter and started reading it.
"Hello, everyone! I've been having a blast here with Peter. I do nothing but sip fizzy nectar beverages all day long. Thinking of you all... Angelica." Harold read.
Jesse smiled.
"At least she said she cared about us. Now let's see what Peter sent us." Jesse said.
Harold nodded and proceeded to place out the second photo, but without looking at it.
"Yeah, let's... wait, what's going on?" Harold asked.
Everyone looked at the second photo. In it, Peter was swimming underwater, but he looked like he was fighting while grabbing fish.
"What is Peter doing? Drowning? Diving?" Dil asked.
Kimi frowned and picked up the second letter.
"It seems like it. Let's read his letter." Kimi replied. She cleared her throat and read "Greetings, everyone! I know that swimming in the sea is relaxing, and in the past, it has been. But one minute into waves, and I found it really dull, but I made the most of it. Thus, this.". Well, it seems that he decided to keep up with his combat training.".
Phil looked at the photo in awe.
"Amazing. He caught four fishes at a single time with his bare hands." Phil said.
"Especially when you consider that fish can be very agile and slippery animals. You catch dandelion seeds in the wind better then fish. And yet, he snatches fish by the fistful." Susie said.
"Yeah, but I feel like he's not relaxed." Chuckie said.
"Wait, there is more to his letter. He writes that after he emerged victorious from the waves, he collapsed in exhaustion on the beach and found it a day well spent. Then he laid there until night and marveled at the stars, which he found to be especially bright! He said it was "as relaxing as relaxing can be!"." Kimi said.
"Good to know." Tommy said.
"Oh! He also added that once he and Angelica leave Daytona Beach, he's going to have those fish dried to bring back to us." Kimi added.
"Wow, he wrote that? We're blessed to have a friend like that." Jesse said.
Kimi smiled.
"Yes, I agree." Kimi said.