Spells and Louds
Chapter 69: Lunch to another world
(Spellman Estate)
Neil and Gwen are under a tree together with Lily who is playing with her stuffed giraffe.
"This sure beats fighting off whatever threat that's coming" said Gwen.
"Yeah, the kids are in school, it's Friday, I have no clue what my brothers are doing or where they are and not a single hint of trouble" replied Neil.
Just then they hear a car horn, which belongs to Leni. "Sir, the children have returned" said Harv.
Neil looks at his watch. "What the heck? It's only ten. Why are they home so early?" asked Neil.
"So much for some alone time" said Gwen. They both get off from under the tree and head inside.
They see they're kids entering the kitchen and they look upset for some reason.
Neil opens a cupboard and pulls out some glasses and some orange juice. Gwen sits next to Leni.
"Is something wrong guys?" said Gwen. "Why are you kids so early to come home?" said Neil.
"You wouldn't believe the day we had" said Lincoln. "Same here" replied Sunset. The others also agreed in annoyance.
"Okay, what happened to you guys today?" asked Neil. "Let's start with the young ones first" said Gwen.
"Well, everything in school was just normal. Until a student screamed out of the restrooms and ran through the halls" said Linka.
"He then hit the fire alarm and ran out of the school like he's crazy" said Timmy.
"After everyone was out of the school, we all went to confront him. And he said he saw a hornet infestation in the bathroom" said Lincoln.
"We didn't quite believe him at first, until Principal Huggins and Coach Pokawski went inside and then came back out screaming" said Linka.
"Turns out the hornet next was located at the center of the school's vents" said Timmy.
"Lucy explained that a week ago, she heard buzzing in the vents. She thought they were just some noises coming from the music hall" said Lincoln.
"The entire school is overrun by Hornet's and it's gonna be a while before they can wipe them all out" said Linka.
"The bad news. One hornet got out and stung Rusty on his forehead" said Timmy.
He's not gonna be available for a while".
"Principal Huggins said that school will be out for five days starting next week" said Lincoln.
They all were shocked to hear that. "Okay, so what about you guys?" said Neil to the teens.
"Well, we were also having a normal day in school in the cafeteria, but one of the kids suddenly choked on something" said Sunset.
"Benny ran to the boy and helped him spit it out" said Leni.
"And what he choked out was truly horrible" said Luna.
"Well, don't keep us in suspense, what was it?" said Linka.
Leni, Sunset and Luna looked at each other nervously. "A rat's head!"
They all spit out they're orange juice onto Neil. "What?!" they all say in shock. "Really?" said Neil.
"Yeah, we all panicked and were sent out of the cafeteria" said Luna.
"The principal came and did an inspection of the kitchen" said Sunset.
"When he looked around he said he smelled something odd" said Leni.
"The cooks there said that they've been smelling something weird for the past two weeks" said Luna.
"Then when the principal went to the food pantry, that's where the smell was coming from. At the very back" said Sunset.
"When he and the cooks moved some sacks of flour, they spotted a rat running out of the room" said Leni.
"And all of a sudden, all hell broke loose!" said Luna.
"When they turned on the back light, which hasn't been turned on in years. A whole colony of rats came swarming out" said Sunset.
"Everyone screamed and ran out of the school" said Leni.
"Like the hornet incident, we're gonna be out of school for a while until they can clean this all up" said Luna.
Neil and Gwen couldn't believe it. Both schools were down until they clean up the infestation.
"I thought you guys would be at the mall" said Gwen. "Miss Carmichael had to close the store to tend to her sick son" said Leni.
"Plus, some of us weren't in the mood for a mall run" said Sunset.
"Many of us decided to just go home and try and get the day out of our heads. Even Jordan wanted some alone time at home" said Lincoln.
"This day got so horrible real fast" said Linka.
"Well, you guys are here now. So I guess you all need a break from all of this" said Neil.
Just then they all hear a knock on the front door. "You guys expecting company?" said Neil.
They all shook their heads in response. Neil went to the door and opened it.
It was Gyro, the guardian. "Hey man. I heard about what happened at the schools. FutureTech a new kind of fumigation squad called Desolator troopers" said Gyro.
"Well, that's good news. Shame that all of the students are either scarred or angry right now" said Neil.
Gyro noticed all of the Spellman kids feeling down. Then he gets an idea. "How about I treat you all to lunch?" said Gyro.
They all look at him confused. Then they looked at each other. "Sure, I guess we could use something to eat" said Lincoln.
"As long as it isn't a burrito" said Leni. Luna and Sunset felt uncomfortable hearing that.
"Alright then, get in your vehicles and let's drive on out of here" said Gyro. He then morphs into a raven and circles the house.
The Pokémon decided to stay and let the family enjoy they're lunch and get their minds off of what just happened. Courage also wanted to stay, even though they can't understand him. They know he wants some alone time in his dog house.
They all board they're vehicles and drive off, following the guardian raven form.
(Somewhere outside of Royal Woods, near a destroyed log cabin)
They all park they're vehicle by the side of the cabin and come out, at the same time the raven morphs back into Gyro.
"Umm, not to be all rude. But this is just a destroyed cabin" said Luna.
"This is a joke right?" said Gwen. "What the heck are we even doing here?" said Timmy.
They all look to the guardian. "Wait for it".
Then a door appears on the burnt out wall. "What in the heck is that?" said Neil. "I like the cat sign on it" said Leni.
"Ladies and Gentleman, this is the door to a Restaurant to another world" said Gyro.
"Excuse me?" said Neil. "A Magical door?" said Linka. "A restaurant?" said Sunset. "To another world?" said Gwen.
"Yes, yes it is. Though it only opens once per week. On the day of Satur. But since the timelines of both worlds seem to be different, it opens on Friday for us" said Gyro.
They all looked at the sign, it was written in Japanese. "I don't know what that says" said Lincoln.
"This is Western Restaurant Nekoya" said Gyro. "Okay, so are we gonna get some lunch now?" asked Timmy.
"Come my friends and get ready for a taste experience you've never felt before" said Gyro. He then opens the door. There's a bright light at first, but soon it dims away and they enter.
Inside they see, it looks exactly like a normal restaurant, with some Japanese style into it.
But what made it odd were the patrons. One who was half-man half-lizard. A lion man eating a lot of Pork Cutlet Rice bowls. A Samurai. An elf and an old man with a staff.
"Yeah, this is definitely a restaurant to another world" said Neil.
Just then they spot a girl with horns on her head. "Hello and Welcome" said the waitress. "Oh, it's you again Guardian. Welcome back".
"It's good to see you too Aletta" said Gyro. "We'll be taking our seats now".
"Oh, of course. Please do and so are ….. You're friends?" said Aletta as she looks at the newcomers.
Then the master appears. "So, you finally brought the Royal Heroes here" said the Master.
"Yes I did and they're the Royal Defenders. But they are pretty much heroes" said Gyro.
"Of course, please take a seat and tell us if you're ready to order" replied the Master. He then heads back into the kitchen.
"More Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl over here! Also another bowl of Pork Soup!" said Lionel. "Understood, if you just wait a moment" replied Kuro. She then heads into the kitchen to tell the Master.
"Well, that was intriguing" said Neil. "Did she just spoke through her mind?" said Leni.
"Hmm, it seems its meat day. Which means they're serving up Pork Soup" said Gyro. "We should find some seats".
Since they were a big party of nine, they were given permission to combine two tables together. They even had a high chair for Lily.
Aletta arrived and gave them the menus. "Let me or Kuro know if you guys are ready to order" said Aletta.
They all looked in awe at the different cuisines. They were impressed by this. Especially Neil.
"So, you guys know what you all want to eat?" said Kuro as she arrives to them a few minutes later.
"I'll have the usual. Bacon and Eggs salad for me" said Gyro. "What about you guys?"
Neil: I'll have the chicken Curry.
Gwen: I'll take the Rice Omelette and I'll make sure Lily tries it too.
Lincoln: I'll take the Hamburg Steak please.
Linka: I'll have the Crepes.
Leni: I think I'll try the Natto Spaghetti.
Luna: I'll have what the lion dude is having. Pork Cutlet Rice bowl.
Sunset: Fried Seafood for me.
Timmy: I'll have the fried Shrimp.
"And make sure they all get some Pork Soup as well" said Gyro. "And what about the drinks guys? I will be having a glass of water please".
Neil: I'll have some water please.
Gwen: Same here. I already packed a bottle for Lily.
Lincoln: Soda.
Linka: Water.
Leni: Water too.
Luna: Soda for me.
Sunset: I'll take some water.
Timmy: Soda as well.
"Understood. If you just wait a moment, you're order will be out shortly" replied Kuro. She then heads off into the kitchen.
They all looked around the place and were amazed by the other customers. Just then a woman enters and orders Minced Meat Cutlet. A man enter ordering Fried Shrimp.
An older man orders Chicken Curry and two angel winged kids order Carpacio. A Woman orders Pudding a La Mode.
"Maybe we should have desserts" said Gyro. They all agreed with him. Then Kuro arrives with the Pork Soup and they're drinks. "Here is your Pork Soup and Beverages" said Kuro. "And some rice as well".
They all were fascinated by the soup and decided to give it a try.
When they all take one sip with they're spoon they're all amazed at the flavor.
"Whoa!" said Neil. "This tastes amazing" said Lincoln. "So many different things to talk about this dudes" said Luna.
Gyro smiled. He was happy that he could let them learn new tastes.
The Aletta arrived with Kuro and give them they're food. "Let's see, we have Chicken Curry, Rice Omelette, Hamburg Steak, Crepes, Natto Spaghetti, Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl, Fried Seafood's, Fried Shrimp and of course a Bacon and Egg salad" said Aletta.
"Oh, we'd also like something for dessert. How's a chocolate Parfait sound?" said Gyro to the others. They all nodded in agreement.
Then they all looked at the dishes presented to them. "Alright then and enjoy your meals" said Aletta. She then heads off to tell the Master, then tend to another customer.
"Well, let's dig in" said Gyro. They all try the food they were given and by just one taste they're minds are sent to a whole new world of foody flavors!
"Woo! This stuff is spicy and I like it" said Neil. "This Omelette is pretty good and it appears Lily likes it too" said Gwen as she feeds Lily, she herself has some googley eyes and a smile from the food.
"Man, and I thought Mac and Cheese bites were good, but this beats the cake" said Lincoln. "The fruitiness from the Crepes is something I've never had before" said Linka.
"I don't know what this Natto is, but it tastes totes amazing on Spaghetti" said Leni. "Now I know why that big lion dude like this stuff" said Luna.
"Mmmm! They made this fried seafood taste crunchy all over!" said Sunset. "Same with the fried shrimp, let's try dipping this stuff into the Tartar sauce" said Timmy. Sunset and Timmy dip they're food in the sauce and eat.
They spend an amazing time with they're delicious lunches. After eating they then see Aletta and Kuro bringing them they're Desserts and they're eyes go wide as dinner plates. It was the Chocolate Parfait.
"Here are you Chocolate Parfait's, we hope you enjoy them" said Kuro and Aletta.
"Well, give it a try" said Gyro. Pretty soon they finished they're desserts. Just by looking at the desserts made them already go into a frenzy.
"That was delicious!" said Gwen. "I give this place a solid five stars" said Neil.
"Why thank you" said the Master who arrives with some bags for them. "Umm, whats this dude?" asked Luna.
"I ordered some takeout for us" said Gyro. "Yes, we have Curry buns, Rice Omelette, Hamburg sandwich, Crepes, Natto with rice, Pork Cutlet sandwich, Fried Seafood sandwich and Fried Shrimp sandwich" said the Master.
"And it's all on me" said Gyro. "Whoa man. Thanks" said Sunset.
"Finally, someone who also appreciates the fried shrimp" said Heinrich Seeleman/Fried Shrimp.
"I for one am honored by someone who also has taste" said Alfonse Flugel/Chicken Curry.
"Another Pork Cutlet Rice bowl here! Truly some people know true flavor" said Lionel/Pork Cutlet Rice.
"At least they enjoyed they're desserts after" said Adelheid/Chocolate Parfait.
"Oh boy. I suggest you should take your leave now, it could get really rowdy in here when they start talking about which dish is better" said the Master.
They all get up and thank the master for the meals. "You're welcome and I look forward to seeing you all here next time" said the Master.
They all get they're take-out and head out of the restaurant. They exit through the door and make it back to they're earth.
When they all turn around, they see that door magically disappears. "Whoa. You were right about the whole once per week thing" said Neil.
"Well, I do hope I made you're Friday better" said Gyro.
"You actually did, thanks dude" said Luna.
"That place was pretty awesome" said Timmy.
"Maybe we should go back there again" said Linka.
"We can make it like, our once a month family get together lunch" said Leni.
"Once a month doesn't sound so bad" said Gwen.
"Sure has better taste then Lynn's table, let's not mention that to the Louds" said Sunset.
"Maybe one day, we'll bring them there and I can bring Jordan there someday" said Lincoln.
They all head back to their vehicles and drive back home with they're take-outs, planning to share it with they're Pokémon friends and Courage.
"Well, I should get back to Azeroth now" said Gyro. He transforms into a raven and flies off.
(Nighttime)
All of the Spellman's are in the living room ready for a movie night together.
But Neil was still in his office making a call. "Yeah, I'd like to rent the entire stadium for Sunday. Yeah, okay. Thanks" said Neil as he hangs up.
He then makes another call. "Hello? Is this Carlos Bakery?"
To be continued …..
I love the anime Restaurant to Another World. And if you haven't heard of it, try and search for it. I can guarantee, you'll go hungry just by looking at the food. I know I have. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.