In a theme park, faraway in a huge city, late at night, a woman with long red hair, done in long pigtails, ran down the path. She was wearing a white lab coat and a revealing outfit. She was being chased by a woman in long purple hair, a black skin-tight suit, and most of her body covered in shadows, including her face. Her body was adult-like.
She hid behind a corner and moaned, "Dammit… She's not letting up. What'll I do?"
"Uzume…" The figure spoke.
"It's no use… I can't escape her."
"You can't run from me, Uzume… I know exactly what you're planning…"
Uzume crawled to a door, and ran inside the building, running down the dark hallways. The figure said, "Now, come… I want you…"
Uzume was cornered, as she ran to a dead end. "Dammit! I'm trapped! No… Get away!"
The figure flashed red eyes and responded, "Neptune wants you…"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Uzume screamed, as she was captured by the evil Neptune. But who was she?
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The next day, three women were heading to the doctor's office. One was small, with a limp on her leg, with short auburn hair. One was with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a dark red shirt and jeans. Another was with chestnut blonde hair, wearing a pale blue blouse and a white skirt.
Miz-K NOTE: Yep. Yet another crossover with my OCs. But they're not the victims. Uzume is.
"This is the place." The woman spoke in a British accent. "The doctor will see about your leg."
The girl moaned, "Hmmmgh…"
They went inside, as the girl signed in. The doctor called, "Nevins? Beth Nevins?"
They head inside, as Heather was waiting out by the door. She said to the 4th wall, "Well, my daughters and Emily get a starring role, but… the main focus is her." She showed Uzume's picture, "The three ladies you see are part of the plot to Miss Uzume Tennouboshi, occupation: Theme Park Technician. In just a moment, you are about to experience the beauty and magic of Uzume Tennouboshi's vision come to life… from dreams to nightmares, and for most people, like our three strangers, Uzume's world will spin around in circles." She whispered, "And for the record, Beth needs adult supervision."
Beth lied down on the table, as the doctor examined her legs.
(Heather): Uzume Tennouboshi will experience her greatest adventure yet, when these three meet her, somewhere in… a "Tale of the Bizarre".
(Three Stooges theme plays, a la Shemp era)
June, Beth, & Emily in:
Nepped in the West
Featuring:
Uzume Tennouboshi (in dual roles)
Neptune (HDD)
Noire (HDD)
Blanc (HDD)
Vert (HDD)
Written by Miz-K Productions
Tales of the Bizarre #94:
Nepped in the West
The doctor held Beth's right leg, as Emily Maynard asked, "Well, doctor? How is she?"
The doctor said, "This child has a bad leg."
Beth moaned, sitting up, "You're telling me." Emily shoved her down, back to the table.
The doctor said, "The right leg has a nasty vein. Ladies, lemme show you." Using a notepad, he drew a diagram of a huge vein. "Midway between the kneecap and the ankle joint, there's an area of great congestion. This vein is the answer to all your problems. I've never seen a vein like it, from someone at a very young age. It's enormous."
June Nevins asked, "What can we do?" Beth pleaded, "I'm not gonna lose my leg, am I? I had it since I was a child."
The doctor said, "Oh, now, don't be scared, little one. What you need is rest and relaxation, and maybe a little trip will swell the leg down. Just go out west, and in a couple of months, the leg will be good as new."
Beth smiled, "Thanks, Doc."
She left in crutches, as June & Emily followed.
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Beth pouted, as she stated, "I'm not doing it."
June pleaded, "You gotta. You have to get the vein down, right?"
"Yeah… but I'm not interested in the doctor's advice. You can torture me all until my Quincetra, but I'm not going out west!"
Emily corrected, "The word is Quinceañera, and you're going, and that's final!"
Beth sobbed, "Come on… I need a leg to stand on."
June stated, "Well, we have to think of something. In fact, if we don't stay here, all summer, we'll be wanted for vagrancy."
Beth asked, "What's vagrancy?"
"It means a vagrant smell of flowers in the summer. That's vagrancy." June smiled.
Emily barked, "No, you idiots. Vagrancy means you're a tramp or a hobo."
The sisters gasp, as Emily stated, "The last thing we want is to stay at home, all summer. Now, listen."
They said, "Yes?"
"We have one plan."
"Yes?"
"Go to town…"
"Yes?"
"And go to work!"
"NO!"
Emily said, "What difference does it make? Part-time jobs are suitable for us."
June suddenly saw a magazine, as Emily & Beth were arguing over their summer vacation, because Beth needs her leg toned down. Emily confirmed they need to head West, but Beth shot down her ideas.
June called, "Wait… Look at this." She read the article, "OPEN to the Public – Planeptune Land. Hit the trails in various themes of your choice, guided by the finest CPUs to offer. ("And NO, this isn't Westworld!")
Visitors are all welcome of all ages, fun for all families, and very safe.
(NOTE: Park opens from 6am to 2am; 9pm is for Adults Only)"
Beth barked, "A Robot Theme Park… Just what I don't want."
Emily glared, "You want that vein to go down, do you?"
Beth nodded, "Yes…"
Emily said, "Then, do as you're told! We're going to Planeptune Land! And here, we can head to the Wild West. Hey, blondie, does it say which theme?"
June read the article, "Lemme see… Hmm, uh-huh. Western theme there. There's also a Military theme, a Greek theme, a Medieval theme, a Cutesy Video Game theme, and an Enchanted Forest theme. DOZENS of theme!"
Beth walked off, "I'll take the Cutesy Video Game." June & Emily grabbed her, "Oh, no, you don't!"
Emily stated, "Now listen… The doctor said Head West, right? And that's exactly what we're going to do. Picture it.
You're to enter a place in Neptune Land called Peaceful Gulch, where you can lounge around in nature. The breeze flows through you, through the open range. The birds sing… the bees hum…"
Emily hummed along, as June & Beth dozed off from the fantasy.
SLAP-SLAP!
Emily woke them up with a slap. "WAKE UP!"
June moaned, "Sorry about that…"
Emily said to Beth, "Now, what do you say, brat?"
Beth nodded, "I'm going to Planeptune Land!"
Emily cheered, "Right! Ladies, let's go!" they departed, but Emily stopped, after five steps, "WAIT! We're heading west."
The girls headed "west", as they were heading to Planeptune Land, the place where, in another article of the magazine, Uzume Tennouboshi disappeared from the park.
"Uzume Tennouboshi, head techie of Planeptune Land, has been reported missing. Theme Park planned to remain open, all summer, until the discovery of Miss Tennouboshi, who was missing, since Wednesday Night. Owners suggested closing the park to search for her, but employees were against the ideas. No further news available, as Planeptune Park remains open, until a decision is made."
The girls arrived at Planeptune Land, near the front gate. Beth said, "This is Planeptune Land."
Emily responded, "Yeah. The place where the best are made."
A woman in brown hair and a blue coat called, "Welcome, visitors. Name's IF."
"I-F?" June asked.
Emily said, "You're name's If?"
IF said, "No. I-F, as in Interactive Friend. Or, in this case, "Intelligent Fool"."
The girls huffed, "NO!" IF said, "Yes." She gave them leis of gold crystals and said, "Welcome to Planeptune Land, the only vacation for you. You're free to stay as long as you like, until October. We are closed, to prepare for Halloween. We're the holiday park."
Emily said, "We're only here on holiday, for the summer."
IF smiled, "Splendid. All visitors are welcome for the fireworks ceremony, later in July, and August. Oh, one more thing, the little one has a curfew. 9pm, she goes to bed. Adults stay up until Midnight. Or whenever you want sleep. But we close at 2."
June stated, "That's us. This little guy needed bedtime." Beth cried, "Aw, I wanna play with the adults." June whispered, "I'll tell you about it, when you're older." Beth blushed, "Oh… Then I'll wait."
IF signed their names, as she said, "Now, your ages…"
NOTE: June and Emily are in their 20s, while Beth's 14. (as of this fic)
IF confirmed, "Good. Miss Nevins and Miss Maynard are eligible for the Adult Membership. This little one is only 4 years away."
Beth huffed, "Robber."
IF said, "Now, take your pick. Anywhere in the park, as our themes are chosen throughout exclusively to Planeptune, Lastation, Lowee, and Leanbox."
"What's a Leanbox?" June asked.
Beth replied, "A Last Station 5." She laughed, as June & Emily chuckled.
BONK!
"Shut up!" Emily bonked June & Beth. Emily said to IF, "Tell me, where can I find the Western Theme Park; and NO, I don't want it to be WestWorld!"
IF responded, "Lemme see… Ah! Western Land. Couple miles ahead in Planeptune. You'll have to take the tram. Also, each of you will receive a light gun. We're not allowed to shoot real live ammunition, since Uni used up the stock in Military Theme Park."
Emily whispered, "Watch yourself, she may be armed with extra."
IF set up the tram, and she said, "We'll have your outfits ready, by later this evening. All aboard!"
The girls went in, but Emily barked, pulling them away, "Recede! One at a time." Emily stepped in, and June & Beth entered the back. IF said, "Also, watch your step. And DO NOT get out of the tram, at all times."
The tram headed off, as a woman in a pink sweater was the tour guide, "Welcome to Planeptune Land. I'm your tour guide, Compa. And we're on our way to. Western Land." She spoke robotically, switching her vocal tones. "Please watch your step, as we make our way to. Planeptune. For the specialty park of your choice. I do hope you enjoy. Western Land. for your amusement and pleasure."
Emily whispered, "Fancy that… An automated sweetheart." June said, "Yeah, forget what they say about rioting robots in the park."
Beth thought, as she stared at Compa's chest, "I wonder if those are real… for a robot, at least."
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IF relaxed, as she and Compa (human Compa) were at the main hall. Compa saluted, "The next batch is set, Iffy. Now all that's left is the issue in Planeptune Land."
IF said, "Well, I had S-SHA and Falcom examine the Lastation Parks. And so far, no faults. And no sighting of Uzume Tennouboshi."
"Even Lowee." Compa said, "C-SHA & B-SHA had difficulty finding her whereabouts."
"This is bad." IF said, "We can't close the park down. And it'll take months to locate her in this vast land."
Compa sobbed, "Aw, I want to see the fireworks. Iffy, tell me, any new customers?"
"Only three…" IF showed her the list, "But the way they act, they'll survive. Their levity reminds me of The Three Stooges."
Compa said, "I'm sure they're besties. But still… a 14-year old, in Western Land. Do you think we should've sent her to Lowee in the Maryo Land Park?"
"No, she needed supervision… Also, I question Miss Maynard, the one in blue. She started to blush, seeing a Robo-Compa, as soon as she got in."
Compa's breasts bounced and asked, "What makes you say that?"
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The girls arrived at Western Land, and June said, "Oh, boy… This place feels like a rootin'-tootin' street war."
They walked together, getting dressed in their attire. They arrived, wearing matching vests, shirts, chaps, and hats. Beth's was light brown colored, while Emily's was with a black shirt and a white vest, with brown pants. June's was a red flannel shirt and denim jeans with brown chaps.
Beth smiled, "Boy, I feel like something out of the Wild West."
June said, "Hey, let's go target practice. They got Dogoos that you can shoot in the range."
"Oh, a shooting gallery."
They head off, as Emily said, "You go on ahead. I need to meet with the locals."
Emily saw a woman with orange hair, dressed in blue, orange, and white. Emily tipped her hat and said, "Hello, hello, sweetheart." The woman smiled, "Oh? Hello, traveler."
"I'm Em, you're for me. Hiya, love."
"What a beautiful cowgirl. How very dirty."
"I thank you–. Hey, now. You can't talk to a British Gay Caballero like that! How about a kiss?"
Uzume blushed, "Uzume wants you, but it's too early. How's tonight? Uzume's very sad today…"
"Oh, what happened, bird?"
Emily was given an article about Uzume, and she asked, "Oh… But you're Uzume. You have cute orange hair."
Uzume said, "I'm an Orange Heart Unit. In short, I'm a Robot Host. Uzume pleases the guests, no matter who they are." She giggled and winked. Emily whispered, "Boy, she looks exactly like this Uzume."
The Robot held her hand, "I'm grateful for the offer, so let's meet tonight. And promise to leave this matter alone." Emily said, "You can depend on me. But I'll help you, either way. Where is she?"
"That's… Well… Too hard to explain. She's missing in the park, and all the units are looking for her… even the CPU Units."
"CPU?"
"Adult-like robots, based off of our goddesses of Planeptune Land."
Emily chuckled and cheered, "Oh, wow… But you're my first choice… By the way, do you–." She whispered into Uzume's ear, and Uzume blushed, "OHHHHHHH!"
SLAP!
She slapped Emily. And Uzume winked, "Call me. Uzume wants you." She pranced off, as Emily said, "For an android, she can really slap."
June & Beth were shooting down Dogoos. They fell, from the shot of their Light Rifles. June shot two down, while Beth didn't fire.
"Must be the gun." Beth checked the barrel, and she pulled the trigger. "Hey, it didn't fire at me."
June said, "It doesn't hurt the guests. Light Guns only works on robots and monsters."
Beth laughed, "Oh, yes. I guess it's a kid-friendly gun."
BANG! DING!
"OWWWWWWWWW!" Beth inadvertently shot Emily in the butt.
June and Beth gasped, as Emily marched to them. She snatched her rifle and barked, "What's the bloody big idea?"
"GIMME MY RIFLE!" Beth whined.
Emily yelled, "Don't you know kids can't play with rifles, even if it is without bullets?"
"Sorry, Emily, it was an accident." Beth said, "I thought my rifle was jammed."
Emily barked, "I'll jam you!" She swung at Beth, but she ducked Emily's right hook. She dashed off, and Emily cried, "I'll murder you!" June followed.
Beth hid behind a fence, as Emily cried, armed with the rifle, "Come on out! I'll blast you!"
Beth held up a bottle and cried, "I'll brain ya!" She swung the bottle high, and it smashed onto Emily's head. She stumbled down, as Beth cackled. "Bullseye!"
June pulled her out, and Beth sobbed, "Hey, cut it out…" Emily grabbed her collar, "If I didn't need you, I'd exterminate you!"
"Leave her alone! Have you two forgotten? We're on vacation! And Beth has a very huge vein!" June cried.
Beth huffed, "T-M-I, Sis. Don't say it out loud."
"Sorry, Beth. We're supposed to be having fun. Not doing this…" She turned to Emily.
SLAP! "Or this."
POKE! "Or this."
BONG! BONK! "Or like this."
SLAP-SLAP!
Emily agreed, as she felt her face. But was enraged, grabbing June. But June halted, "EH-EH-EH! Vacay." Emily sighed, "Okay, okay." Beth took her rifle back and said, "I'm shooting them Prairie Dogoos. Those slime balls won't have a smear to spread on, or my name ain't Hopalong Bethany!"
"What's stopping you?" Emily asked.
Beth said, "The Dogoo slime residue." she walked off, as Emily huffed, "Neat freak." She and June head to Beth, as Emily cried, "Wait a minute! You can't fire a gun!"
"But it's broken. I tried to fire, and look." She pulled the trigger.
BANG!
The light bullet whizzed off, ricocheting all around the park, and shot off the girls' hats.
"NYAH-AH!" Emily gasped, holding her head.
Beth threw down her rifle and ran away. Emily shouted, "GET HER!" She and June chased after the little Beth, in anger.
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That evening, Beth was asleep, as June was reading a book. Emily was stepping out. And June said to her, "Where are you going?"
"I'm going on an adult spree. The park closes at 12, and Beth's a minor. I was wondering if you'd come with."
"Nah, no, thanks." June said, "I'm just gonna watch over the little urchin, while we're away. Beth's been lively, despite the pain she went through."
"Sure, she doesn't need a leg to stand on. Plus, we're doing this for Beth, after all. She needed the rest and relaxation."
"Yeah."
June read an article and said, "Hey, look at this. I found this in the newsstands. It's about a technician missing." Emily nodded, "Boy… She's pretty. I mean, she's adorable."
"Emily… Don't tell me you're into scientists."
"No. But I have heard rumors about this woman. Uzume Tennouboshi. Say… I met a robot that is named Uzume. She told me about her."
"Must be the same woman."
"Could be." Emily left, "I'm gonna go. You change your mind, I'll save you a seat with Cutey Uzume."
"Nah, you go on ahead. I'm going to bed." June yawned.
Emily walked out of the room, and headed outside, as a few people were having fun in the city. Emily sighed, "Boy… These blokes know how to have fun."
Uzume cheered, as she waited at the saloon, "OHHH! Uzume was waiting for you!" Emily smiled, "Uzume!"
She and Uzume held hands and they nuzzled each other. Uzume smiled, "Uzume wants you… It's nighttime."
She whispered to Emily, and Emily huffed, "Okay, but let's not go all the way."
They held hands, and they went inside the saloon, to which Uzume and Emily began to have a night alone, together.
Just as they were about to have a night alone, four unknown women appeared, riding on Horsebirds, brown bipedal hybrids of horse and birds, with two legs and wings.
NOTE: Screwy, I know, but this is Neptunia.
One woman was with purple hair, and her eyes flashed violet, with Power symbols for pupils.
"We'll take refuge here, ladies."
The HDD Posse
Four of the meanest desperadoes in all of Western Land and Planeptune City (And they're all sexy; except for White Heart)
The woman in dark gray stepped in the saloon and said, "Nobody move!" Guns fired, as the people were screaming in fright. Emily & Uzume were upstairs, ignoring the noise, while making out, in bed.
"What was that?" Emily asked.
Uzume said, "Must be a saloon brawl. Now then…"
They continued to makeout, as they were under the covers. They lasted until the hour, until Emily returned to her hotel room.
When Emily returned, she was with kiss marks on her face, and in bliss over Uzume Robot. "Boy… I'll say she's a perfect woman…"
June moaned, as she heard the noise, "Emily? Where have you been?"
"Nothing. I'm just gonna hit the sack. Goodnight." Emily went to her bedroom. June nodded, but then sniffed, "I smell bourbon." She went back inside her room.
Two weeks later…
The girls arrived at the saloon, as Beth was refreshed.
"Boy, those two weeks were amazing. I feel a whole lot better." Beth smiled.
June said, "Good, now we can go home."
"Are you kidding?" Beth said, "I like it here. The creatures are challenging, and the hosts are beautiful."
Emily smiled, "You're telling me." She tipped to Uzume, as Uzume winked to her.
June whistled, "Oooooooooooh… Someone has a fembot crush."
"Quiet, titmouse." She nudged at June, annoyed by the remark.
Beth asked June, "What'd I miss? Why's Emily all lovey-dovey?" June replied, "Like I said, I'll explain when you're older."
Emily said to them, "Alright, listen, we're out west now, we have to act tough." June & Beth agreed, as Emily concluded, "Right, then get Western!"
The girls head to the bar, as a Compa Robot said, "Ah, how have you been, guests?"
Beth smiled, "Swell. The ol' sawbones really did a number. I'm good as new."
Compa smiled, "That's wonderful. What will you have? Of course, you can place your order, and make it all manly and Western."
Emily smiled, "Fine. I'm parched." June said, "So am I." Beth asked, "Got anything non-alcoholic?"
As they picked their order, a woman in purple hair was sitting next to a woman in blue hair, wearing suits. Neptune, the woman with purple hair, was wearing a dark gray suit, while the other woman was wearing a white outfit.
"Newcomers, I see." Blanc responded.
"Yeah. Keep an eye on them." Neptune remarked. "They may be related to her."
Compa asked, "What'll you have?"
Emily said, "I'll take a gin." June replied, "Same. No ice."
Beth said, "I'll take a milkshake." The guests did a spit-take, and they cried, "WHAAAAAAAAAT?"
Beth hollered, as she stated, "WITH SALTED MILK!" She huffed, as Emily petted her head, "Good save there."
They were given their drinks, as they paid in Credits. A woman in black hair and a red uniform appeared. "Hey. Shoot you for the drinks."
Beth asked, "Me?"
K-SHA huffed, "You. Shoot you for the drinks."
Beth smiled, "I wouldn't be surprised." K-SHA aimed her gun at Beth, and she whimpered, "You toss. I'll shoot."
K-SHA flipped her coin, and Beth cried, "STOP!" The coin froze in place, up in the air. Beth struggled to get her revolver. She pulled it out and called out, "OKAY!" The coin fell.
BANG!
CLATTER!
The coin was shattered into many silver coins. K-SHA was stunned. Beth took her coin, as she gave the rest to K-SHA, "Here's your change."
K-SHA was astonished, "All that, from one light round? That was a gold coin."
They enjoyed their drinks, as Uzume smiled, "Hello, Emily. How about another round, tonight? This time, Uzume thinks of going all the way."
Emily smiled, "No thanks, love. But maybe tonight. Oh, by the way, I want you to meet my cowpokes, June & Beth." June smiled, "Howdy."
Uzume smiled to Beth, "Aw, you're adorable. What brings you to our peaceful gulch?"
"Oh, it's about my vein." Beth explained, as Neptune and Blanc overheard her conversation. Beth showed the diagram, as she explained, "Biggest vein you ever saw."
Uzume asked, "Permit me, but…"
Neptune said to Blanc, "I always knew this place has gold. Tell Noire and Vert, and we'll discuss how to get it at night."
Blanc nodded, "Roger, boss."
Uzume was stunned, as she walked off, "That's all fine, but Uzume has to go. Thank you."
She headed off, as Beth pleaded, "Wait, there's more to it about my vein!"
Neptune said, "Maybe I can hear more? Doc Neptune, at your service."
Beth smiled to her, "Ah, just the person I need. Well, listen, Doc, have you ever seen a huge vein like this?"
Neptune nodded, "I should say not." She analyzed the vein's diagram, and matched into Beth's legs. Neptune confirmed it's just a vein in her leg, but she decided to play along.
"You know something, we'd do something for a vein like that." Neptune explained.
"You mean operate on it? I was thinking about leaving well enough alone." Beth said to her.
"Yes, but what happens if the vein grows? We can work on it. No small time stuff. If it were me, twenty men and women can work on that beauty of a vein."
"You mean my vein?"
"And we'll use a pick and a shovel, too."
Beth gasped and complained, "Wait a minute, you can't–!"
"Of course, if the vein is any deeper, we'll blast with explosives."
"OH, NO! NOT MY VEIN!" She snatched her diagram back, and hid behind June.
Neptune smiled and bowed, "My apologies. They say that Doc Neptune is one smooth operator. They won't even have a leg to stand on. *Giggles*"
"Neither will I." Beth was shaken. Emily explained, "Thanks anyways, doctor, but we'll handle the vein, ourselves." The girls take their leave, as Neptune said to Blanc, "I saw it… It's nothing but an inflamed vein."
"From a leg? What if it's a map to an actual vein?" Blanc asked.
"You're right. It could be a hint." Neptune nodded, "But just in case, tell Vert to examine it for a match. Purest gold in Planeptune Land. Worth millions."
The CPUs depart, as Beth was in the corner, sulking. She grumbled, "For a smooth operator, she ain't kidding." June said, "Aw, leave her alone. She's just messing with you."
Emily said, "Listen, you got nothing to worry about. One more week here, and we'll head back home. They say it's an extra 5,000 credits for the next month."
Beth barked, "What am I, made of money?"
BONK!
Emily barked, "Sit down!"
Beth huffed, "Victim of circumstances!"
SLAP!
June barked, "Sit down!"
Emily grabbed June, "Who're you hitting?"
POKE!
"Go on!" June was shoved away.
Beth laughed, "Nyuk-Nyuk-Nyuk-Nyuk…"
SLAP!
Emily huffed, "What's the matter with you? Be quiet."
Beth growled, "Hmmmmgh!" Putting her hat on.
Miz-K NOTE: Apologies for the violence to a teen, but this is merely slapstick.
Emily confirmed, "Well, we have one more week… Or maybe pitch in for an extra week or two."
June stated, "You're just being cheap, all for that Uzume Robot."
Beth asked, "Is that all? I thought you're into–."
Emily clasped her mouth shut, "Keep your big mouth shut! I'm an adult, and you're just a kid!"
"I don't care. I can learn about the birds and the bees." Beth said. "But I'd rather wait." She walked out of the saloon, as June glared, "Boy, you really did it now."
Emily said, "It's for Beth, not for me… … … Well, I guess we can pitch in an extra two weeks here. This place is nice."
June smiled, "And if all goes well, next year, we go again. Maybe in a newer place. You know, I always wanted to go to Leanbox, and swim with aquatic life."
Emily glared, "You know, you should swim with a whale."
June smiled, "That would be very fishy."
SLAP!
Emily slapped June, "Quiet, before I filet you…" and they exited the saloon.
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That evening, the HDD Posse from Western Land were trotting to the valley, riding on Horsebirds. Neptune called, "WHOA!"
They hopped down, and armed themselves with rifles. They approached a figure in the valley, and aimed at her. Vert said to them, "Pull her in."
"Get up, Uzume." Noire pulled a rope, dragging a girl in red hair, tied up in rope.
Neptune smirked, "Hello there, creator."
The Real Uzume Tennouboshi was lying on the ground, badly hurt. She coughed and moaned, "You mechanical bimbos…"
Neptune said, "Lucky we tied you up in the middle of nowhere, to avoid suspicion. No one dares to look in the Endless Valley. Perhaps maybe you can tell us everything."
Uzume growled, "I won't talk…"
Noire said, dressed in a black outfit and with long white hair, "Maybe this will jog your memory." She showed a diagram of Beth's vein, thinking it's a gold mine vein, when it's obviously a red herring.
Uzume barked, "Is this what this is about? It's not–. I mean, there's no gold in this part. It's all fake."
Neptune glared, "Really? Then how do you explain this? The kid's vein is merely for her leg, and it's inflamed. But it's obvious they're hiding something. We checked every acre, and we cannot say for sure where it is. You tell us. Is it here in Planeptune?"
Vert, a busty woman with green hair, said, "Is it in Leanbox?"
Noire barked, "Or Lastation?"
Blanc said, "Or Lowee? Spill it, asshole!"
Uzume growled, "I'll never talk. Even if I do, that's no help. I told you, there's no gold in the damn park! You're malfunctioning, and you're going to spread all around the park, soon enough! Delos, all over again…"
Neptune smirked, aiming her gun at Uzume, and said, "Pitiful. And here I thought we'd be rich. But what makes you think it's gold? Sooner or later, we'll have our answer."
BANG!
Uzume fell unconscious, as Neptune shot her in the head. Luckily, there was no ammunition, just light energy. Uzume was out cold, as Neptune called, "Noire!"
"I'll drag her to the holding cells, near the saloon." Noire pulled Uzume to her arms, "She'll talk, but she'll remain quiet, all summer."
Neptune said, "No more chances. By the end of the summer, Planeptune Land is ours."
They hopped back on their winged steeds, and trotted back to Western Land, with Uzume as their hostage.
That evening, in town, the Robot Uzume and Emily were in bed, kissing each other. The Uzume Robot blushed and said, "I'm sorry… But I'm not programmed for sexual urges. But I admire your company."
Emily giggled, "Of course. I am sorry about your creator, the human Uzume. Maybe it's best I can call you by a different name, since you're the same."
"Oh, there are about 20 Uzumes in the park, and each with its own function. I am merely a lost peasant girl in the Wild West, owning a very beautiful saloon, with such happy customers that want to experience the days of the Wild West, and to mingle with such customers… including the children. Once they grow up, they can learn how to lasso rope, ride a Horsebird, even experience happy endings. Uzume wants a happy ending where her master rides off into the sunset, and guns-a-blazing, to live a peaceful life, and live happily ever after."
Emily was stunned, as Uzume was so blissful, fantasizing about her new life. She whispered, "Uhhh…"
Uzume cleared her throat and said, "My apologies… Uzume wants you now… But…"
Emily barked, "Shut up and kiss me."
They kissed, and started to make out in bed. Uzume would leave at around 11pm, as she needed to recharge. Emily grinned, as she whispered, "So lucky… A perky and cute robot girl, and she's all mine…"
She went to sleep, after that.
The next day, Uzume saw Emily, as she waved to her. "Uzume wants you."
Emily smirked, "Can it wait? Name the time, love, and–."
"NO!" Uzume barked, "Uzume wants you… NOW!"
She dragged her off, as June & Beth saw her. June asked, "What's she doing with Em?"
Beth said, "I don't know. Let's find out."
The Sisters follow them, as Uzume and Emily head to the basement of the Saloon, which is an entryway to a jail cell, underground. Uzume said, as she went to the cells, "I have been meaning for you to help me, Miss Maynard. Doc Neptune is malfunctioning, and she took over the Planeptune Saloon with her posse, the HDD Posse. This used to belong to a Compa Unit, until she was dismantled."
Emily gasped, "Whoa… Really?"
"Yes. And unfortunately…" She showed a jail cell with the Uzume in red hair inside. Uzume gasped, "Uzume! My Orange Heart Unit!"
Uzume Robot saluted, "Uzume is here to save you! Lookie! Uzume's new friends are here to save you!"
Emily barked, "WAIT! Friends as in plural?"
June & Beth snuck in, as Uzume pointed at them, "Busted! Naughty girls!"
Beth giggled, "Hey, Emily…"
Emily facepalmed herself and growled, "And this was supposed to be a vacation getaway…"
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Uzume told the girls everything, and she said, "I am sorry. I was against shutting down the park, but suddenly, The HDD Posse went haywire and took over the town. I checked, it was a virus, and it's liable to spread. But I have to deactivate them, before they cause any trouble in the town."
Emily asked, "Is it that bad?"
"The robots in this park tend to malfunction. Lately, they disobeyed orders and spread through the main four CPUs – The HDD Posse is the main core of the problem.. If I cannot stop them, they'll do terrible things to the guests.
June asked her, "What can we do?"
"Since we cannot reboot or reformat the robots, the best way to do so is to destroy them. However, I cannot disable their programming within range. So, I need to find a better plan, before the park is turned into a Robot Land, manned by one evil robot – Doc Neptune. She's the cause of the park's problems."
Emily said, "Well, don't worry. We'll stop Doc Neptune and save the park."
Uzume smiled, "Oh, thanks, ladies. To show you my gratitude, you're welcome to stay for another month here, absolutely FREE.
Beth protested, "No way. I'm not spending my extra month here with these crazy androids!"
Emily said, "You want to save the park, do you? We have to save Uzume and her Robot Double."
June added, "Sure, we will." She said to Uzume, "And we'll consider your offer for a free month, buddy boy."
Beth gasped, "FREE? Why didn't you say so? I'm in."
Uzume said, "Thanks." The robot smiled, "Uzume is so happy. My master will be saved."
June asked, "Wait, how do we get you out of here?"
The robot said, "Uzume always keeps the keys in her coat." She pointed at Uzume, "UP! This Uzume…" And continued, "But Neptune's got the keys, and she's surrounded by her posse – Noire, Vert, & Blanc."
Beth said, "We'll have to get her coat, somehow."
Emily nodded, "I got an idea. I saw this on an American TV Show." The girls huddle up, as they have a plan to trick The HDD Posse.
The CPUs were at the table, as Beth arrived. Neptune called, "Ah, little one. Would you like to play a game of chance?"
Vert smiled, "Room for one more."
Emily said, "Go ahead."
Beth headed to the table, "Sure thing. What's the game?" She sat between Noire and Neptune.
Neptune said, "Draw Power. 5-card Stud, Jacks or Higher, No Jokers."
Noire said, "We play fairly, by the way. Never mind the stereotypes you see in Westerns."
Neptune held her gun and said, "Well, I tend to keep it that way."
Noire, Vert, & Blanc gulped. Beth whispered, "Oh, sure… We won't need to cheat."
Neptune smirked, "Glad you see it my way." She said to June & Emily, "Join us?"
Emily said, "No thanks, we'll hit the bar."
Neptune said, "In that case, help yourselves. And make us glasses, too. Five mugs of your finest. And you're free to make whatever you like. It's an open bar."
Emily grinned, "Sweet! Then, I'll serve you the drinks. Non-alcoholic, since she's a minor."
Beth blew a raspberry at her, "BLEH!" Vert asked, "By the way, do you know how to mix?"
Emily giggled, "I did a little mixology in Leeds. I'll set you lovely birds up…" She winked at Beth and grinned evilly, "Icky-may." She headed to the bar, as Vert asked, "Icky may?"
Noire said, "It's practically nothing." Blanc said, "Who deals?"
June was at the bar, as Emily asked, "Why'd you got a mallet?"
"I knocked out the bartender."
"You stoop! It's an open bar! We can make our own drinks!"
"OH! SWEET!"
They head to the bar, as Emily asked, "By the way, do you know how to mix drinks?"
"No."
"Me neither. Let's get to pouring. Get the mixer."
June & Emily grabbed a bucket, and began to create a liquor, using various drinks.
"Ol' Homicide…" Emily poured the contents, "Tabasco… and molasses. That'll really sweeten the hive on these honeys."
Emily held up two eggs and cracked them on the head on June. June sprayed some seltzer inside.
Emily poured some purple paint in, and June cried, "YOU IDIOT! THAT'S PAINT!"
Emily saw it and said, "Oh well. They won't mind."
"But is it non-toxic?"
"Hmm… I'll fix that." Emily poured some clear liquor. June asked, "What's that?" Emily responded, "Turpentine. It's paint thinner."
As they were making the liquor, the girls and Beth were playing Poker.
Neptune said, "Ladies, this is 5-Draw Planeptune. The pay is 5,000 Credits. Ante up."
They each played some poker chips worth 5,000 Credits. They began to play the game, as Noire winked to Neptune. She has a Jack, Queen, King, & 10 of Spades, and Noire snuck in the Ace of Spades. Beth had a bad hand, and then she scratched her head.
"My boots are killing me." She took off her boots, and stuck her foot out. Her foot grabbed the Ace of Spades. Beth gasped, as she saw a card, and snuck in the 2 of Clubs. Neptune took it, and she put it in her hand. She gasped, as her hand was bad, or a King High. She glared at Noire, as Noire winked. Neptune glared, as she grumbled, "Trying to sabotage me…"
Vert said, "I call… I'll take 4."
Blanc said, "I'll take the same."
Noire said, "l'll take three."
Beth added, "3."
Neptune hissed, "1."
They discarded their cards, as Noire was helping Neptune cheat to win. She had no idea that Beth was intercepting the cards. Noire gave Beth a 9 of Diamonds, and Beth has a 5, 6, & 8 of Diamonds, and the Ace of Spades. She grinned, as she discarded the Ace of Spades to Vert, while Neptune took a 9 of Clubs from Blanc.
Noire said, "I bid 500."
Neptune asked, "So, you bet 500? Black Heart Noire bids 500. Do you call, or fold?"
Beth said, "I call. But I am all in with just 200 Credits."
Neptune smiled, "No matter. You can give me that vein drawing for insurance, and I'll advance you 5,000 Credits."
Beth gives her the diagram and said, "This thing? Certainly." She got more credits and made a bet. "I'll see your 500, and raise you a thousand."
Neptune called, "Call."
At the bar, June & Emily finished the liquor, as it was purple and toxic. They gasped in horror, as June groaned, "I think we made perfect poison for gynoids." Emily sobbed, "So hellish." She barked to June, "Start pouring."
June poured it into a huge rubber boot, and Emily began to shake it around, mixing it together.
She poured it in the four mugs and said, "Give me the cola." She poured the soda into the fifth mug and said, "This drink is for Beth. I got to remember that."
They set up the tray, as the poker game continues. Neptune sighed, "I can't win in Poker. Noire… Are you rigging the game against my favor?"
Vert said, "I bet 500."
Blanc grumbled, "I fold."
Noire responded, "I call a thousand." She asked, "Call?" Beth said, "Hang on."
She and Noire secretly exchanged cards. Noire got a 3 of Hearts, and Beth got the 7 of Diamonds. Beth betted, "I see ya. And raise you another thousand."
Neptune said, "Call." They showed their hands, "King high straight." Vert said, "Beats me."
Noire said, "Full House, 3's over Queens."
Beth called, "Straight Flush." She smiled, digging the chips to her pile, "Come to Mama!"
Vert sighed, "Oh… That's the most unbeatable hand ever."
Blanc growled, "If we cheated to have 4 Aces, we'd lose to a straight flush."
Neptune sighed, "Beginner's Luck." Beth took back her diagram and gave back the 5,000 Credits. Noire cried out, "Hurry up with the drinks!"
Emily & June brought the tray in. Beth took her cola, as the others grabbed their mugs.
Vert said, "Well, let's toast."
Neptune smiled, "To friendship and law."
Noire boasted, "A short life and a merry one."
Beth huffed quietly, "Yeah… Very short."
Uzume Robot appeared, as Neptune smiled, "Ah, Uzume. Shall we join in on a drink?"
Uzume sighed, "Sorry, but Uzume's not thirsty…"
Blanc said, "Here. Have half of mine."
Uzume chugged down, and she said, "Mmm… Delicious."
She walked off, as she gagged a bit. Neptune smiled, "Well, here's to you ladies."
Beth smiled, "Bottoms up, doc."
Neptune chugged her drink down, and she said, "Well, let's continue the game. Noire, you deal."
They prepared the poker game, and then…
BZZT! BLAST!
Neptune starts to malfunction and short circuit. She spazzed and beeped, as the other robots shrieked. Noire cried, "STOP HER!"
The robots tried to control Neptune, as the girls headed to the water hose. Emily sprayed at the four robots with water, and they started to dampen and short out. They powered down, and collapsed down onto the table. Neptune bowed down, landing on the table, with her eyes bugged out.
Emily removed Neptune's coat and cried, "QUICK! Dry their clothes, before they rust!" The girls pulled the keys out of the pockets, and Uzume Robot took it. She went downstairs, as the robots rebooted. Neptune was lifeless, as Noire beeped, "My… systems… I'm all… wet."
Blanc groaned, "What the hell? Why did I power down?"
Vert smirked, "I'm so wet, my breasts are happy and waterproof."
They saw Neptune, as they tried to fix her.
Meanwhile, Uzume was freed by her robot double. She cheered, "YES!" She and the robot kissed, as Uzume whispered, "Thank you."
Uzume Robot whispered, "I'm so happy… my master."
"Alright, stay back! I'm gonna dismantle these bitches!"
"There's no time! They'll reboot, soon enough. You have to warn the main technicians about this problem."
"But I am getting no response."
"Then it's a job for the Lastation Forces! Find Colonel Uni, and tell her to bring the soldiers to disable these rogue robots! That'll give IF & Compa enough time! Uzume believes in you, my love!" They shared a passionate kiss, and Uzume left through the back way.
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Neptune was lifeless, as Noire said, "She's dead."
Vert whispered, "Her circuitry shorted out… from the substance."
Blanc sighed, "Phew… Glad I didn't have a sip."
Noire smiled, "Yeah… She's dead, meaning I run this posse… and this land. And if any of you have a problem, we shall take it outside–."
Neptune whirred up and barked, "HOLD THE PHONE! I'm the Protagonist here!"
Noire gasped, "You're alive? I thought that toxic liquor gave you a meltdown!"
Neptune said, "Yeah… But lest we forget. Neptune is Protagonist of Protagonists… or Antagonist of Antagonists, depending on our scenario–, nario–, nario–, nario–" Blanc whanged her head, and Neptune beeped, "Auxiliary coordinates."
Noire glared, "This is ridiculous. No matter. We can take this place… and maybe build a Lastation Saloon here. If any of you object–."
Uzume escaped through horseback on a Horsebird, "RAH! HYAH! GIDDYUP!"
She escaped, as the robots gasped in shock, "What?" Neptune cried, "It's Uzume!"
Vert gasped, "She's escaped!"
Neptune said, "But how? I had the keys in my–?" They saw June, Beth, & Emily dig into the coat, looking for anything else to find. The robots glared at them, as the girls stopped. Emily giggled nervously and whimpered, "Eh-heh-heh-heh… We were drying… your coat…"
Neptune's eyes flashed, as she beeped robotically, "Icky-may…"
The Robots attacked the girls. Noire and Neptune grab Emily and Beth, but they ducked from their right crosses. Emily and Beth escaped, as June was held hostage by Blanc and Vert.
Vert called, "Leave them! We got one of them."
Neptune said, "Well, for what it's worth… Uzume Tennouboshi will not escape this park, alive."
Blanc barked, "Let's kill her. Hang her high."
Neptune said, "Good. Instead of killing Uzume, we'll kill her, tomorrow morning."
Noire suggested, "No… Too loud in the morning dawn. Perhaps at night?"
"Very well. Lock her up, and put in a new lock. Take her away!"
The CPUs dragged June away, as she screamed for help, "HEY, LEMME GO! HELLLLP! EMILY! BETH! They got me, OHHHH!"
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June was locked in Uzume's cell, as Neptune grinned, taking the keys. June barked, "I'm gonna get me a cheap lawyer!"
Neptune said, "That should do it. Ladies, so it's agreed? We return to Forever Valley, and shoot her at sundown. Shoot to kill. Let us go."
They headed back upstairs, and locked the door. Uzume Robot, Beth, & Emily appeared, as June pleaded, "Guys, get me out of here… They're gonna kill me at sundown."
Uzume Robot sobbed, "No… We're not programmed to kill."
Emily barked, "It's the virus, right?" Uzume Robot nodded, "Yes."
Beth said, "Hang on, Sis. We'll get you out."
Uzume Robot sobbed, "Oh, my Uzume… Please, save my friends… Send help…" June added, "Yeah, before sundown…"
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Back in the main land, Uzume arrived, as IF and Compa were waiting. Compa cried, "There she is!"
IF called, "I got your message, Uzume! Welcome back."
Uzume said, "Never mind that. Get a Uni Robot Unit. We need the Lastation Forces to rescue the guests. The HDD Posse has gone berserk. We need to deactivate them, before they spread the park."
IF said, "Right. Deactivating robots… … … No response! Dammit!"
Compa sobbed, "What'll we do? We can't go in and go after them."
IF stated, "I'm left with no choice. Kill all the power in the park."
Compa pleaded, "They run on backup power, if the main power is out! If we do, the HDD Posse will know!"
Uzume said, "I say… Activate Uni!"
IF said, "We'll get you to Lastation, on the double. Compa, take the tram! I'll stay here and find a way to deactivate the robots, manually."
Uzume and Compa head to the tram to Lastation's Military Land. IF stayed behind.
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Emily grabbed a toolkit, as Uzume Robot said, "You better hurry and free her. But making the loud noises… they might hear you."
Emily held up a hammer and said, "We'll be fine. Make sure that the robots don't come here."
Uzume Robot saluted, "You can count on me. Uzume will help!" She headed up the stairs and whispered, "Goodbye… Emily…"
She returned to the saloon, as the girls attempted to break June free. Beth banged a hammer onto Emily's hand. Emily shushed her, and June stole her hammer. She barked, "Are you gonna play around? Get me out of here!"
Emily said, "Right." She said to Beth, "Get that saw in, Useless."
They started to bang and saw the iron bars, but with great difficulty.
Upstairs, Uzume Robot was near the piano, and she announced, "Play something. I'd like to sing to everyone."
The piano plays, as Uzume Robot sang in a heavenly tune. The robots and the guests enjoyed her singing voice. Vert said, "Such a beautiful singer." Blanc added, "And nice tones."
Noire smiled, "Pretty heart…"
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Compa and Uzume arrived at Lastation, and began to activate the Uni Robot. Uni saluted, as she beeped, moving robotically, "Colonel Uni, Lastation Forces. Online."
Uzume said, "Uni Unit, emergency situation in Planeptune Land's Western Land. Four robots are going berserk."
Uni asked, "Eh? Explain. Emergency protocol? Yes or no?"
Compa said, "Yes." Uzume said, "Western Land has a snag. Sadly, I cannot disable the robots. You're gonna have to do it for me."
Uni saluted, "Yes, master. We shall do the job. Beginning emergency routine."
Compa asked, "I hope we're not too late."
Uni said, "Don't worry. In these types of fictional events, the Lastation Forces have never arrived too late. ONWARD, MEN!" She marched off, as Uzume said, "I'll go with you!"
Compa followed, as she cried, "WAIT FOR ME!"
They head out, as Uni called her forces to march through Lastation, all the way to Planeptune. They trotted through the valley, through Lastation.
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IF was trying to obtain control, but she couldn't. No luck on reformatting the data.
"The virus may be a problem." IF said, "But I hope Uzume and the others arrive soon to stop this." She contacted Compa, "Compa, it's IF. Any news?"
Compa said, "Help is on the way. We'll be there, soon enough."
IF nodded, "No luck on the controls. I'll give you any news, if anything comes up. Uzume… Good luck."
She signed off, as she examined the HDD Posse's systems and circuitry, and responded, "Uh-oh… I wonder what happened there. A bad glitch? Hmm… No… What could it be?" she examined the Neptune Robot, via wireless communication, and said, "Hmm… Nothing wrong. So, what could be the problem? This happened, before Uzume was kidnapped. What could it be? The feedback history says that it has to be something to do with gold. But there's no gold here. The only gold we have is the custom-made limited edition golden items we sell." She saw a diagram of a vein and gasped, "What the–? Is that–? Eugh…"
The Lastation Forces continued to trot to the valley, heading over the river, shooting down birds and Dogoos.
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Emily and Beth were banging the bars, since the chains were unfortunately unbreakable. Beth hits the chisel, breaking the bar, and Emily nodded, breaking the bar, pushing up. Emily said, "Okay. We got room. We'll pull you out."
June cried, "Wait! Shouldn't we break the iron bar apart?"
Beth said, "Oh, don't be silly. They're way down below from us. We're not under them."
Emily nodded, "Yeah. Stay out of this."
They pushed the iron bar up, and it pierced through the ceiling.
CLANG!
Blanc was hit by the bar, sprouted out of the ground. Blanc moaned, as Noire said, "An iron bar?"
Neptune growled, as she thought, "It could be…" She said, "Uzume, entertain the guests. We'll handle the situation below."
They head downstairs, leaving Uzume Robot in a state of worry.
"No… My friends are in danger… but I cannot expose myself to Neptune and the others. I'm a bad CPU Android…" Uzume wept, as she was fearing all hope was lost.
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Arriving at Planeptune, Uzume, Compa, and Uni arrived, accompanied by a horde of soldiers, on Horsebirds. Uni suddenly slowed down and beeped, "System overheating… Over… heaaaaa…"
She fell off the horsebird, and Compa and Uzume ran to her. Uni beeped, "Uni Unit… Overheat… heating… Overheating… shutting… dooooooooo…" Her faceplate opened, revealing facial circuitry. It hissed out a puff of smoke, and Uzume & Compa coughed.
"Not this again…" Uzume sighed, "In harsh weather, they can tend to overheat."
"It's only 75 degrees." Compa said.
"But it feels like 93." Uzume remarked, "I'm going to repair Uni. Call off the horde, and take a break."
Compa alerted that their leader overheated, and is being repaired. They decided to rest and wait, while Uzume was tweaking into her facial circuitry.
"Robot, can you speak?"
Uni spoke in a distorted voice, "Uni… Last… ation… To pro…tect… and serrrrr… rrrrrr…"
Uzume sighed, "This is gonna take a while. Compa, you have a parasol?"
Compa said, "No, but I think I see a small forest area there."
Uzume carried the faceless Uni away, and Compa cleaned up the spot.
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June was pulled out by Emily & Beth, as they tried to pull her out. But she was stuck. The girls managed to pull her very hard, and June got out. They stumbled off backwards.
CRASH!
And crashed into the crates. The girls got up, lightly in pain. Beth groaned, "Who hit me?"
Emily growled, "What's the big idea?"
"Augh… Why did you drop me?" June cried.
Emily yelled, "Your gun was in my belt!"
June barked, "I couldn't help it!"
SLAP!
"SHUT UP!" Emily slapped June.
"Leave her alone!" Beth barked.
SLAP!
"You, too!"
BONG!
Emily hits Beth, and she places June's fist onto Beth's chin. She stamped on their feet, causing a chain reaction.
June and Beth waved their hands up to Emily's face, and swung down, jerking Emily's head down.
BONG! BONK!
Emily hits June & Beth's belly and head, as they continue to fight.
Miz-K NOTE: Once again, slapstick.
The HDD Posse appeared, as Emily growled, "Now you watch your P's and Q's!" She turned to Neptune and smiled, "Hello."
Neptune glared, aiming her gun at them, "Hello… Found you."
POKE!
Emily poked at both Neptune and Noire. They ran off, as Blanc yelled, "GET THEM!" They chased after them, as Emily, June, & Beth ran around the basement, around stacks of crates, and the robots chased around them. Vert and Blanc ran into each other, and they collapsed. June & Emily helped them up. They dashed away, as Vert & Blanc chased after them.
Noire searched the area, as Beth was perched above. She landed a bucket onto the head of Noire. She beeped, as she moaned, "Damage Sustained. Function ceased." She collapsed, and Beth ran off, as Neptune ran towards Noire. She removed the bucket and moaned, "You should've taken the bucket off, instead of deactivating yourself."
Noire beeped, "I knew that… but someone hacked into my systems."
Neptune growled, "Uzume…"
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IF was controlling the posse, as they were resisting the controls. She said, "Yes… I was able to try and disable them from a range. But the range is very far. I need to find a perfect point." She examined the area, "Good. That's a good area, near the saloon."
IF ran off, heading off to aim at the robots' range.
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Uni was being repaired. Uzume was fixing the insides of her face, saying in disgust, "I knew it… The servos are melted a bit. But in this heat, we might not make it."
Compa sobbed, "We're stranded, aren't we?"
"You are under intense heat, fellow hosts?" Two little girls in wizard robes appeared. The girl in white said, "I am Wizard Rom, and this is Ram the Enchantress." Ram said, "We're lost. We wanted to head to Medieval Land, but we got lost."
Uzume said, "Hey, can you give us a little shade?"
Rom & Ram nodded, "Of course." They created a spell to make it cloudy and cool. Uzume smiled, "Thanks… It'll be perfect to fix Uni, and resume our search."
Rom asked, "You promised!"
Ram shouted, "We wanna go to Medieval World!"
Compa said, "Go east, towards Lastation, ladies. Past the wooden sign, you can't miss it."
Rom & Ram smiled, "Thank you!" They took a Horsebird and rode off.
Uzume cried, "HEY! THAT'S MY HORSEBIRD!"
Compa said, "Take mine. I'll take the tram. You go on ahead."
Uzume nodded and agreed, "Thanks. Head back to IF." Compa took her leave, heading back to IF.
Uni was repaired, as her LED eye lights flashed, speaking from her speakermouth, "Uni Unit – Online."
Uzume said, "No time to waste!" She put Uni's face back on.
They trotted off, passing the hot sun, and arriving at the rural and leafy Planeptune.
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IF arrived at the Western Land, and then waited for the robots to enter in her range.
Meanwhile, down below, the girls were cornered, until Beth grabbed a red stick. The HDD Robots armed themselves and aimed at them.
"Stay where you are!" Neptune called.
Beth held the red stick and roared, "Nobody move, or I'll blow you to so help me goddess!"
Beth held the stick high, near a lit torch. The robots gasped, as Neptune cried, "OH, NO!"
Noire cried, "Tactical retreat?"
Blanc nodded, "Affirmative!"
They ran off, heading upstairs. Beth smirked, "Serves you right, the cowards!"
"HEY!" Emily cried, "Uzume's upstairs! Come on!"
They raced up the stairs, as Beth was still holding the lit red stick. The guests shrieked, as they ran out of the saloon. Beth was holding a red stick, which was a stick of dynamite. The robots hid behind the bar.
IF cried, "OH NO!" and took cover, as did Uzume Robot, who hid behind the wall.
Beth said, "I guess we're feared among the crowd."
Emily asked, "Hey, are you hissing?"
June said, "No."
Emily barked to Beth, "Then it must be you!"
SLAP!
Beth barked, waving her dynamite, "Now listen, you–!" She gasped, "HEY! My candle's sizzling!"
Emily shrieked, "NYAAAAAAAAAH! That's dynamite, you idiot!"
"WHOAAAAAAA!" Beth cried, as she, June, & Emily hot potato'd the dynamite. The HDD Posse emerged, as Neptune said, "Let's get out of here… Better them than us."
Noire nodded, "Agreed." Vert smirked, "Suckers…"
IF appeared at the front door and called, "Not so fast, Chrome Tits!" IF huffed, "I mean… You Fembot Felons! Yeah, that's it."
Vert sighed, "You need work on your lines." Neptune smiled, "Well, well, well… If it isn't Iffy… Care to have a little fun, while the bomb explodes?"
IF barked, "One step closer, and I'll deactivate you bitches, one click, and you're done! If the dynamite won't kill you first, maybe a little manual programming will send you to Hell."
"You'd risk your life, just because of these three human goofs?" Noire huffed.
"I'll take my chances." IF hissed, as she was close to deactivating them. The robot women prepared their light guns, and they were about to shoot.
They stared down, as Neptune hissed, "Your move… Iffy."
Beth shrieked, as she fumbled the dynamite. She cried, "WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?"
They shrieked, as they held for cover.
POP!
The dynamite was a dud. Beth smiled, "Oh… It's a swizzle."
The girls laughed, as Neptune sighed, saying, "Well… That solves our problems."
Beth tossed the TNT to Neptune, near her feet. Uzume Robot shrieked, "NO, WAIT!"
KABOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The dynamite exploded, after dropping to the floor, causing a huge explosion. June, Beth, Emily emerged from the rubble, as parts of Noire, Vert, Neptune, and Blanc were raining down to the floor. Neptune's head dropped down and she slurred, "Nep… Nep… Neptune… must… log… ouuuuuuuuuuuuuu… Nrrrrrrrrrrr…"
Neptune and the rest of her rogue posse has turned into broken parts. IF emerged from the rubble, as she moaned, "My god…" She grumbled, "That idiot…"
Beth moaned, "Wha happen'?" June said, as she pushed her, "You applehead!" They helped Emily up, as Beth was upset. "Sorry… Didn't know."
SLAP!
Emily roared, "WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU?"
Beth kicked her, as she cried, "How was I supposed to know?"
Emily strangled Beth, but June and Uzume Robot broke them apart. Emily shouted, "YOU HAD TO THROW THE DYNAMITE!"
June cried, "WAIT! Leave her alone! Look!"
Emily saw the robots destroyed and smiled, "Hey, we got them!"
Beth cheered, "SUCCESS!"
June & Emily shook hands, "SUCCESS!"
They hugged, as IF moaned, "It's over? Finally…"
Uzume Robot helped IF up and said, "Are you alright, IF?"
IF said, "I'm fine… I guess I was too late. But this place is a mess."
The Lastation Forces arrived, and Uni, Uzume, & Compa arrived. They rushed in, as Uni beeped, "Colonel Uni, reporting for duty. Where are the rogues?"
Uzume went to the debris, as Emily saluted, "Here, Colonel! The HDD Posse has been dismantled and torn apart. The NEW Gang have landed and deployed the finish, locked, stocked, and barrel!"
Uni beeped, as she spoke in an annoyed tone, "WAIT! We made this trip… FOR NOTHING?"
Beth saluted, "Sorry, Colonel."
IF smiled, "Important thing is, the virus has stopped, and these cowgirls are heading to the last round-up – The Junkyard."
Uni nodded, "General Noire will hear of this. You did well, girls. We salute you."
Uni called to the forces, "Men, withdraw! We're done here."
The Lastation Forces left, trotting away in reverse. Uni was stunned, confused by the matter. IF said in disdain, "We really need to update all the robots' software."
Uzume Robot cheered, "My hero!" She ran to Emily, as Emily held her arms out. But the robot went past her, and she and Uzume embraced. "Master… I love you…"
Uzume smiled, "It's all over."
Emily was shocked, "She's a lesbian, too?"
Beth jeered, "Wow… Dumped by a robot… How sad."
June said, "It's okay, Em. We saved the park."
XXXXX
Uzume thanked the girls, as she said, "I wanna thank you girls for saving the park. It'll take a while to rebuild the park, but the Western Land will close down, only for repairs. We talked to our superiors, and we agreed that you're welcome to come back, if you like."
Emily nodded, "Say no more, Uzume. We're happy everything's back to normal."
Uzume smiled, "Well, happy trails."
Uzume went back to the saloon, as June said, "Well, that's it. Now what?"
Beth cheered, "LOOK! Horsies!"
They saw three Horsebirds, and Emily said, "We should've taken the tram… but this is better."
Beth said, "That adventure really excited me. I'm cured! I can walk again! Well… my vein may have finally calmed down."
June smiled, "Yeah. Glad you're better now."
Emily asked, "So, what do you say? One more day in Planeptune Land, or you wanna see the fireworks at the park?"
They cheered, "FIREWORKS!" They trotted off, as the sun was setting.
Emily smiled, "Now this is Western Fun!"
Beth called out, "HI-HO, SILVERWARE! AWAY!"
The girls left the Western Land, upon horseback, returning to their home. Uzume and Uzume Robot smiled, as they held hands, and then kissed. They share a passionate kiss, and then–
Click! Whrr…
Both Uzumes froze in place, still in a kissing pose. IF deactivated them, and she huffed, "Can we have none of that? It is like they're robot lovers."
Compa replied, "Well, I do love a happy ending. What about our visitors? Will we ever see them again?"
IF nodded, "Yeah… Only, we make them stay away from these two…"
They walked off, as the Uzume Robots were thrown into the bin, along with the discarded parts of the HDD Posse. They were being rolled away, while the Saloon was being repaired. Compa suddenly found the diagram of Beth's vein. She then paused and asked, "Hmm… Could this be?"
"Hey, Iffy…" She gave her the diagram, and IF cried, "HUH? This is…"
(Listen to the Mockingbird plays)
June, Beth, & Emily rode off into the sunset, as they cheered on.
(June, Beth, & Emily): "WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
(Heather): And so, a happy ending for everyone, including Uzume Tennouboshi. Three guardian angels have saved this gynoid couple, finally free of their passion for another. As the Uzume Gynoid is now being modified, she learns that there's always a slice of freedom, especially from her personal issues.
Now happy and free, Uzume Tennouboshi continues to run her function, as a hostess to her own theme park, and a mascot to children and families everywhere.
XXXXX
Uzume was being modified, speaking like a cheerful and preppy girl. "Uzume wants you." She beeped, as her voice went higher, "Uzume wants… you… Uzu… me… wants you… Uzume… wants… you…"
Her eyes faded to black and powered down.
(Heather): This has been a "Tales of the Bizarre", straight from the Horsebird's mouth…
(The Three Stooges outro plays)
The End
Miz-K NOTE: Ah, yes, this is an original story, only this time, it's based off of The Three Stooges shorts "Out West" and "Pals and Gals", both Shemp shorts. And it's best to make it like "Westworld", minus the sex, or anything HBO did that was explicit.
The OCs in it were regulars from "The Gang IN-ACTION" series, and they even act like the Stooges, with Emily being Moe, June being Larry & Curly Joe, and Beth being Curly & Shemp.
Also, apologies for the slapstick there. They were based off of the Public Domain Stooge Shorts "Disorder in the Court" & "Malice in the Palace".
Meanwhile, IF & Compa were out in the Forever Valley, digging in the ground. IF said to her, "Stay here." She stepped out of the tram and approached the spot where Uzume was held prisoner by the HDD Posse.
She looked at the diagram and viewed the vein she found, underground. She whispered, "No way… So…"
Compa asked, "Do you find anything?"
"Yeah!" IF called out, "This diagram of a girl's leg… it somehow matched the location of… THERE!" She looked down and saw a pile of dirt.
She shifted her eyes left and right, and she smirked, unearthing a bar of gold. "Interesting… So, there truly is gold in Planeptune." She said to Compa, "Alert the backup units. We may need almost all the help."
Compa responded, "Affirmative." She saluted, and then spoke in a robotic voice, "All units dispatch. Location confirmed. Location confirmed."
IF called on the speaker radio, installed in her wrist, "Compa-6. This is IF-7. Alert all available units. We have found… … … The motherlode."
"Roger. On the way with available units." Compa-6 responded. IF beeped, as she pressed a button on her neck. Her eyes flashed, "Soon… It'll be all ours."
Trams arrived, as Compas, Unis, and IFs were driving towards IF's location. What does it mean?
Good night, Uzume… Wherever you are…