Chapter 102: The Rugrats Go Wild (2):
Tommy's POV:
So, we're traveling on Daddy's little boat.
"Ahoy, mates! Captain Stu at your service! Climb aboard for seven fun-filled days on the S.S. Nancy," says Daddy.
"Drew, hold the shoes," says Aunt Charlotte.
. . .
"I'm Queen of the World," says Angelica.
"Oh, isn't this a great vacation, guys," I asked.
"As long as the "Queen" doesn't sing... I'm happy," says Susie.
Stu's POV:
"I can't believe you did this without consulting us, Stu," says Chas, "look at Poor Kira."
"Sorry Chas," I said, "and here I was hoping you'd be my first mate."
"Me? Really?"
"Snap out of it, Gilligan," says Drew, "at the next port, we're getting off this rinky-dink tub, and getting on the Lipschitz Cruise."
"Drew, remember when I cut ties with Pop," I asked, "it took me years to talk to him again just because of his obsession with adventures, but now we can all be together for this."
"You guys already made up," says Drew, "there's literally no need for this!"
Everyone else was then trying to contact someone. "We're having a little trouble with the wild child."
Debbie's POV:
My name is Debbie Thornberry. My Dad has this show where he talks about animals and my Mom shoots the animals... wait, on camera. Oh, and my sister... she's got a... special gift... but I promised not to tell. Anyway, I'm trying to contact my Mom.
"Huh? Hang on a sec, Mom. I'm picking up some lame-o soap opera," I said.
"What is it this time, Debbie," asks Mom.
"Okay. I made everyone dinner, so I shouldn't have to clean up, too, right?"
"Mom, all she did was hand us a jar of peanut butter," says Eliza.
"UUUUUUUUUhhhhhhhhh, can we talk about this when your father and I get home?"
"Yeah. Any E.T.A. on that? 'Cause you've been gone since, like, yesterday."
Marianne's POV:
My name is Marianne Thornberry. I think Debbie told you what I do. "We're still looking for the leopard at... Oh, Nigel! Over there! What's that?"
"That's... I see spots! Watch out for that limb, dearest. Here, neofelis nebulosa, come to Papa."
Debbie's POV:
"Hello? I was talking here!"
"Oh, I'm sorry, Debbie. Now you're on your own for dinner tonight," says Mom.
"You know, normal families eat dinner together once in a while," I said.
"Marianne, perhaps I can lure out the leopard by imitating its mating call," says Dad.
"Okay, so we're not normal. But as a teen, I reserve the right to alternately reject and embrace my parental units."
"Consider us embraced. Now, keep an eye on Donnie. It's going to rain, and you know how he likes mud. Over and out."
And she hangs up. "She totally hung up on me. And I was having a sensitive moment."
"Debbie, you are so self-centered," says Eliza.
"I am not," I said. Then the monkey started making monkey sounds. "Okay, what's the monkey saying about me?"
Tommy's POV:
Then there was a storm, and the water was out of control...
. . .
We're now on a raft.
Angelica: There's got to be a morning after
If we can hold on
Through the night...
I know we can!
We have a chance
To find the sunshine...
Come on!
Let's keep on looking for the light!
We then got Spike back... but Angelica lost Cynthia.
. . .
We then arrived on an island. "You guys, wake up! We're at the bacation place," I said.
"We're on an Island Resort," says Aunt Charlotte.
"No, we're on an island called... Uninhabited," says Daddy.
"We're marooned," says Uncle Drew.
"And we're going to become cannibals," says Phil's Daddy.
Eliza's POV:
"Good morning, poodles," says Dad.
"We were up all night looking for that leopard," says Mom.
"Debbie, they're here," I said.
"Ta da! Homemade coconut muffins and fresh herbal tea," says Debbie.
"Debbie, this is so sweet," says Mom.
"Oh, and these look heavenly. Afraid we must eat and run," says Dad.
"Ooh, really delicious, honey," says Mom.
"But you guys just got here," I said.
"I know, but the Foundation is expecting that footage today, and we still haven't got it. Nigel, I think we should split up," says Mom.
"Dearest! I thought we were so happy. Oh... You mean to look for the leopard, don't you," asks Dad.
"I can't believe this! You're always working. When's the last time we took a vacation," asks Debbie.
"But, Debbie, we travel all over the world," says Mom.
"I want a family vacation. You know, where we fight over the bar of hotel soap," says Debbie.
"And Debbie hogs all the good towels," I asked.
"And we order room service," says Debbie.
"And we do dorky family activities," I said.
"Yes! Dorky sounds really good right now," says Debbie.
"Well, girls, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you felt this strongly. I promise, as soon as we find the leopard, we'll do dorky family activities," says Mom.
"It's settled then," says Dad.
They then leave. I figured this is a job for the modern Melampus.
Tommy's POV:
The Grown-Ups are all mad at Daddy.
"There's only one thing to do," says Angelica.
Angelica: This isn't like ur park back home
With slides and pools and swings
It's a creepy little island
With great big scary things
Where mutant lobsters crawl around
Chomping on little kids
And water wings can't save you
From the slimy, squishy squids
That's why you need a princess
Someone beautiful
Hmm, like me
To save you from the scary
Claws that grab you from the tree
So, if you don't wanna end up being
Mutant lobster food
Then keep your Island Princess
In a really happy mood
That means no blowing bubbles
That means no making smells
That means no bugging me to wear my royal shells
Ha!
Just do the things I tell you
Like bow when I walk by
Listen when I speak to you
But don't look me in the eye
Susie: You're not some island Princess!
There's not a squishy squid!
There are no mutant lobsters
That would ever eat a kid
Don't listen to her stories
She always misbehaves
She's trying to scare you babies
Into being island Slaves
Angelica: Why do you always have to be
So good and nice and cheeky?
Just face the facts that I'm
This lsland Princess Angelitiki
So, if you don't wanna end up
Being mutant lobster food
Then keep your lsland Princess
In a really happy mood
Keep your island Princess in a really happy mood
Yeah!
I looked at my Daddy and decided... we have to help him. "This must be the place where I saw Nigel Strawberry on TV! I can get the others to help me find him. "Guys-"
"We heard you," says Chuckie, "you were talking out loud."
"Oh, then let's go," I said.
"Hey, get back here. You babies better listen to me... OR ELSE!" We just left Angelica.
Glowface's POV:
"Sir, we're not the only ones on this island," says Lorenzo.
"I know," I said, "those Thornberrys are here too, but don't worry, they're no threat-"
"I mean the Rugrats, Sir," says Lorenzo.
"What," I asked, "the Rugrats and those Wild Thornberrys? No, I promised to just ignore them!"
"I know those kids," says Crocker, "they can be a real pain."
"Yep," says Skulker.
"Oh yeah," says Sartana.
"Ditto," says Skrawl.
"You guys all met them," I asked, "what are the odds?"
"Maybe you can at least keep them out of our hair," says Crocker.
"Oh yeah," I said, "release, the clouded leopard!" Lorenzo then does so. I got a real treat for them!
To Be Continued
In the next chapter, Spike meets Eliza, Chuckie meets Donnie, Angelica meets Debbie, and the rest meet Nigel.