Chapter 154 A Thanksgiving to Remember Part 1

Ryan is at home changing his clothes because he has to go to the store to pick up a few things for thanksgiving, after he's finished getting dressed he can be seen in a red pair of pants with really cool white stripes on both leg sides, a red muscle shirt, black sneakers and a red and white baseball cap but turned to the backside. He looks over at Jeannie's bottle which is still setting upon his kitchen cabinet.. After walking over to the bottle, he opens it and says.

Ryan-Jeannie, after a lot of thinking, we've all reached a decision..

Jeannie, inside of the bottle says nothing mainly because she already knows what he's going to say. And to her dismay, she's right.

Ryan-We're going to let you go. You're free now.

Jeannie now speaks.

Jeannie-But I do not know what I'm going to do.

Ryan-Yes you do and I have a wish that I'd like you to grant.

Jeannie begins to become eager.

Jeannie-Oh yes, I will be more than happy too.

Ryan-I know. Okay, so my wish is this. I wish you were truly happy, and released from the curse that's plagued you for so long.

Jeannie-But.

Ryan-You have to grant it.

Jeannie-I know.. And thank you.. Ryan..

Ryan smiles and suddenly the bottle begins to glow brightly and sparkle with tremendous amounts of glittering magic. Ryan gasps as the bottle jerks away from his hand and spins around till it disappears. He sighs with happiness and says.

Ryan-Good luck Jeannie. And whatever made you happy, I hope it always lasts.

Ryan leaves his apartment now..

And you're probably wondering what did make Jeannie happy? I'll tell you.. What she felt deeply inside was total resentment as being a Genie. She wanted to be free but was scared of the consequences that might of killed her, but she's not dead, instead she's gone to live a normal happy life. And maybe, just maybe she'll return to report on her progress as a normal woman now.

As I vaguely mentioned earlier, the holiday which allows people to feel guilt free with eating tons of food is just around the corner. With Halloween over with for the year, things seems to be calming down in the city of Terra Falls. Now, its getting really close to thanksgiving, in fact thanksgiving is tomorrow so there is a lot of work that is need to be done.

At the grocery store right now, Ryan is doing a bit of shopping.. You see a few days ago he received a letter from his parents informing him of their arrival from Paris, France on the day of thanksgiving so he wants to make them feel very welcome with a nice dinner.

Ryan's Uncle Clyde and Aunt Millie weren't too thrilled of knowing his parents are returning after all this time because they both feel they won't be around during dinner time to spend with Ryan, but for his sake, both Clyde and Millie have agreed to be tolerable for as long as his parents are around.

Nakia is at home. Actually she's upstairs in her bedroom looking for something to wear today. Right now she's in a yellow night gown. I must say the time now is 9:30 a.m. Nakia knows her parents are going out of town so she told them it's okay because she wants to stay in Terra Falls with Ryan.. Reluctantly her parents agree.

So after she finds a pair of pants and a nice warm looking shirt, she goes into the bathroom to change. When she comes out, she hears her phone ringing from her bedroom, so she goes back in to pick it up.. When she does pick up her phone she finds out its Zelda.

Nakia-Hey Zelda, what's up?

Zelda responds.

Zelda-I was wondering about something.

Nakia-What's that?

Nakia plops down on her bed and listens.

Zelda-Well. It's thanksgiving.

Nakia-What about it?

Zelda-You see in Australia we never celebrate the holiday so I really don't know too much about it.

Nakia-I know you don't celebrate it Zelda. It's only for North America.

Zelda-True.

Nakia-So what's your problem?

Zelda-I was wondering would it be all right if you could somehow include me in your celebration?

Nakia-Of course girl!

Zelda-That's great.

Nakia-You should know better than that. You're my friend and I wouldn't leave you out.

Zelda-I knew you'd say that. I just had to make sure. And um, there's..

Nakia interrupts her.

Nakia-I know. There's Chet. He can come too.

Zelda-So what's going to happen on that day?

Nakia-Ryan is going to cook up a meal and he invited me over.

Zelda acts slightly shocked.

Zelda-Ryan's going to cook?

Nakia-Yeah. I offered to help him but he said no. He said he'll take care of it. He's been in a really good mood.

Zelda-Why's that?

Nakia sighs.

Nakia-Because his parents are coming to see him.

Zelda-Well that's great..

Nakia says nothing so Zelda asks meekly.

Zelda-Isn't it?

Nakia takes a deep breath then answers.

Nakia-I really don't know.

Zelda-Why's that?

Nakia-Because Ryan told me about them and believe me its not good.

Zelda-What's wrong with them?

Nakia-They practically abandoned him.

Zelda-What?

Nakia-Yeah. That's why he's so close to his Uncle Clyde and Aunt Millie.

Zelda-I see. Hmm I think I remember you telling me before. I'm not sure.

Nakia-Yeah. But anyway

Zelda-Maybe his parents are trying.

Nakia-Trying?

Zelda-Yeah, maybe they see thanksgiving as an opportunity to say sorry to him.

Nakia-I don't know. I just hope it doesn't emotionally get out of hand and breaks his heart.

Zelda-I hope not either.

Zelda clears her throat to change the subject.

Zelda-So why did you decide on going to Ryan's instead of going to spend the time with your family?

Nakia-Oh.. Because my parents are going out of town like they always do. And this is the first year I decided to stay here. Mostly because of Ryan.

Zelda-Mostly?

Nakia-Oh, its all because of Ryan.

They both chuckle.

Suddenly Nakia hears a third party beep. She says to Zelda.

Nakia-Ooh. Zelda hold on.. There's someone on the other line.

Zelda-Okay.

Nakia clicks over and says after establishing a connection to the third party.

Nakia-Hello?

It's Kimberly.

Kimberly-Hey Nakia. How's everything?

Nakia responds.

Nakia-Hi Kim. I'm just talking to Zelda about our thanksgiving plans.

Kimberly-That's cool. I was just wondering about thanksgiving too.

Nakia-I kind of figured but you all should know you're invited to Ryan's if you have no other plans.

Kimberly-Ryan's? Is he cooking?

Nakia-Yeah.

Kimberly-That'll be interesting.

They both chuckle for a second.

Nakia-Yeah and he invited me and I told Zelda she could come too. And I'm guessing you would like to do the same?

Kimberly-Actually I was just wondering if you knew where to buy the least expensive turkey in town.. Or is it better to get it from a butcher?

Nakia-Um. I think its better just to get it from a store and as for the least expensive turkey. Honey you've got to shop around because I have no idea.

Kimberly chuckles.

Kimberly-Okay.

Nakia-Why do you ask?

Kimberly-I'm cooking my own thanksgiving dinner this year.

Nakia-Why? Where's your family going?

Kimberly-They're going over to my grandmother's house in Granite City. And I'm staying here.

Nakia-Why?

Kimberly-My aunt Candace is flying in from Great Britain and I don't want to be around her.

Nakia-Oh, so why don't you want to be around?

Kimberly-Candace is a snot. To put it really lightly.

Nakia chuckles.

Nakia-Oh. But why cook your own dinner?

Kimberly-It makes me feel independent.

Nakia-Kim, you really shouldn't spend thanksgiving alone. Why not spend it with us at Ryan's.

Kimberly-Hmmm. You know what. I think I will. I know I'll have a better time.

Nakia-That's good. And therefore you won't have to spend any time around your snotty aunt.

Kimberly-Yeah, and speaking of my aunt again I told my parents I'd rather jump in the river than go with them to see her.

Nakia-Jeez. What did they say?

Kimberly-They told me I should overlook the way Candace is and just concentrate on the holiday.

Nakia-And?

Kimberly-I said there's not much given time in the holiday for me to overlook my snotty aunt's ways.

Nakia tries to hold back her laughter but it bursts free. Kimberly laughs too a little bit. When they both stop Nakia says.

Nakia-I didn't know your family's from great Britain.

Kimberly-No they're not. My aunt Candace just decided to move there right before my parents and I moved to Terra Falls.

Nakia-Oh.

Nakia suddenly remembers Zelda waiting on the other line.

Nakia-Hey do you have to go right away, if not I can put you on three-way so you Zelda and I can all talk.

Kimberly-I'm in no rush. It's fine.

Nakia-Okay cool.

At the local Library, Amy is looking through a stack of old books in the back area.. She is wearing a plain dimmed yellow sweater, a pair of blue jeans and white sneakers. She doesn't notice Kaitlynn walking up in pink slacks, a blue and white striped shirt and black comforter shoes, she also has on a black jacket because its chilly outside. She says as she takes notice of Amy.

Kaitlynn-Hey Amy.

Amy stops looking through the books to take notice of Kaitlynn.

Amy-Hi Kaitlynn. What are you doing here?

Kaitlynn-Oh I'm just here to look for a cookbook.

Amy-A cookbook?

Kaitlynn-Yeah. I'm going to prepare my first thanksgiving meal. I just hope it doesn't turn into a major disaster.

Amy smiles a bit.

Amy-Want me to help you?

Kaitlynn-Sure I'd appreciate that.

Amy-Okay.

Amy goes over to a reference computer to search for cookbooks. As she does this, she asks Kaitlynn who's peeking over her shoulder.

Amy-So have you heard from Mike again?

Kaitlynn-No, well I haven't been back to the computer café for a few days. I did tell him that I'd be around again after thanksgiving.

Amy-Hmm. Wonder how he took it.

Kaitlynn-He said it's all right so I'm guessing he's fine.

Amy finds something. She says.

Amy-Okay they have a lot of cookbooks. Let's go find them after I mark down their call numbers.

Kaitlynn-Alrighty.

In the air, thousands of miles away from the United States, fly's a plane from Paris France. The people inside are more than comfortable, including a couple sitting in first class. Actually the couple I'm speaking of is Ryan's parents. His mother, Vivian is a slightly thin woman with curly blonde hair and brown eyes, and his father, Max is not really heavy set, but medium in height and weight. He has short dark hair, and brown eyes. Vivian is wearing a beautiful black fur coat.. She loves it so much that she has refused to take it off. She says to her husband.

Vivian-Oh darling! I can't wait to see our little Ryan.

Max responds in a deep voice.

Max-Dear he's not little anymore. He has to be 17 by now.

Vivian-Oh yes that's right.

Vivian chuckles.

Vivian-I don't know why I forgot like that.

She lets out a snotty laugh. When she stops she says.

Vivian-Do be a dear and remind me to thank my brother and his dreadful wife for taking care of him.

Max-I will.

Vivian-I'm sure Ryan will be so happy to see us. Especially after we give him his present.

Max says in a sort of obvious negative way.

Max-Mmmm. Hmm.

Vivian-Darling when you say Mmmm Hmmm, like that, its less than encouraging.

Max-Oh I'm sorry. I'm just thinking about Ryan too much I suppose.

Vivian-Darling you can't be thinking about him too much.

Max-I meant too deep like. Like I feel he might resent us for not being a family to him.

Vivian-Oh darling, do dry up. He'll be fine.

Max-I really honestly hope so Vivian. I honestly do.

Vivian-Darling if you keep up this dreadful negative thinking I'm going to have the stewardess bump you back to coach.

Max-No need for that. I'm fine.

Vivian-Good. Now be happy. And everything will be delightful.

She starts oohing and awing at the item she takes out of her purse which has been embroidered in diamonds on the sides.

And just now when Vivian took out the special item which she plans to give to Ryan as a present a huge shadowy like face awakens transparently throughout the sky.. Red dot like eyes reveal themselves for a short time.

A sound of crashing thunder changes the scene and now takes us into the depths of the underground home base of Grand Master Sinistar and her two minions Princess Andromeda and Makozi.

The evil master says.

Grand Master Sinistar-No, it can't be!

The Princess asks.

Princess Andromeda-What is it master Sinistar?

Grand Master Sinistar snaps a bit.

Grand Master Sinistar-DO NOT SPEAK UNLESS I SPEAK TO YOU!

She zaps the Princess with a heavy amount of dark energy which causes her right arm and hand to sizzle a bit and crackle so much that her blood breaks free and flows to the ground. She groans out in pain.

Princess Andromeda-UGGHHH! FORGIVE ME, MASTER!

The evil master lets up and releases the Princess from her dark and dangerous power surge. The Princess' eyes start to water because the pain in her arm and hand becomes unbearable. She says nothing, not even a whimper because she knows the slightest sound could upset the evil master even more.

Makozi looks at the Princess' bleeding hand and arm and says to herself.

Makozi-I'll help her heal up with my magic, later.

The evil master says.

Grand Master Sinistar-I sense the energy. The starlight energy.. A burned out star has just been revived! Grrr! I must prevent it from getting into the Ranger's hands!

Everything fades to black.