Harmony
Part 2
Narration
Meanwhile, in distant Winters…
We see the area around the metal lab building, including some of Stone Hedge. It's summer, so there's no snow; just evergreen trees and grass and the nearby hills.
Voice
Interesting…
We go inside to see Dr. Andonuts on a super computer.
Dr. Andonuts
Incredible! I've just detected a time-space anomaly in Fiveton! It must be a big one, too.
We pan over and see a caveboy in a labcoat, and a gray mouse on his shoulder. Quick close up on the mouse whispering something to the caveboy's ear.
Caveboy
Er… That where son is.
Dr. Andonuts
Pish posh! The sun is millions of miles away! Now I can't listen to your theories right now; I'm studying.
Caveboy
No. That where Jeff is.
Dr. Andonuts
Jeff you say? Oh, yes Jeff! Dear me, he could be in a great deal of danger! I'm afraid I must act
hastily, then!
He runs over to the Sky Runner Mark V and throws on a coat.
Dr. Andonuts
I may be heading into great danger myself, so if anything should happen to me, then please take good
care of the lab in my absence. You've been such good assistants. Farewell, now! Hoo boy, I do hope
this one doesn't get shot down by the air force…
The sky runner blasts off. The caveboy and mouse look at one another.
Caveboy
What do now?
The mouse shrugs.
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Narration
And over in Dalaam…
A quick beauty shot of Dalaam, its massive temple visible. Inside, we see King Poo and his hot wife concentrating deeply on and near the throne.
Poo
Yes… Yes, I feel it too. Some of these energies… are similar… Eagleland… That's where they're
coming from.
Hyan
Should we investigate? Help, perhaps?
Poo
If I could lend the smallest of aid to my friends, I would, but given our country's current troubles, I fear
that my place must remain here…
Voice
Then send me to help 'em!
Hyan
Kang, dear, you're barely out of your first lessons…
We see Kang, looking stubborn.
Kang
C'mon! It's not like the world's in big danger, right? Dad was only twice my age when he helped Ness
and his friends save the world. So doesn't that mean I should be old enough to just see what's going
on over there?
Poo
Not this again, Kang… When will you learn to respect the wishes of your parents?
Kang
Hm, well, I guess that's it. I'll just get back to my training.
kang leaves. We then see him steal the displayed sword of kings in Poo's room. He slings it over on his back and crosses his arms.
Kang
Sorry dad, but I'm not going to get any better just stuck in the safety of the temple!
We see a palace guard outside the room hear a lot whirring noise.
Guard
Huh?
He opens the door. Papers and stuff are still blowing in a vortex pattern. The display is empty.
Guard
Oh, no! Not again!
The guard runs up to the parents.
Guard
Your majesty! Prince Kang has teleported away again! And he's taken the Sword of Kings!
Hyan
Oh, Kang…
Poo
What? Darn it…
Poo (final panel, facepalm)
And he takes the only sword in the entire kingdom…
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Meanwhile, back in Jeff's office. Jeff is behind the desk talking with the others and is also on his computer. The Mr. Saturn doll is on the desk.
Jeff
So, you say you're from the future…
Lydia
Yes. Hundreds of years ahead of your time. I was time traveling with my father, when this machine of
some sort attacked us. Right in the time tunnel! I've never seen anything like it!
Jeff
A machine attacked you in what I assume is the place you traverse time in?
Lydia
Yeah. It attacked us, and we got separated. I think we both entered the same time period, though. So
it's hopefully just a matter of space and not time. He's gotta be somewhere.
Jeff
I must say, that is quite spectacular…
Picky
So what's with the time tear?
Lydia
I'm not sure. Normally they just disappear right away. Daddy has the device, so until I find him, I'm
stuck here.
Mom
What a fascinating story! Did you know that my son and Jeff here went back in time once?
Jeff
Yes… that… was an interesting experience. Anyway, most of the students have already gone home,
but the school's putting the ones that have stayed in the safety of the cafeteria until this mess is over.
Mom
Oh, I bet they're hungry! I know what, I'll go over there and make them all some nice steak, or maybe
some pasta.
Jeff
That'd be very generous. I'm sure they'll like your cooking as much as I do. Heh.
Voice
Ahhh! It's alive! Run!
Jeff
Now what was that?
Tracy
It came from outside.
Picky
Let's check it out.
Lydia
Agreed.
The two run outside.
Tracy
H-hey! Wait!
Once outside, they see the dumpster from the creamery bouncing around on the road, chasing people with its enormous mouth. The skies are a bit overcast, too.
Picky
What the heck? Wasn't that dumpster outside the Happy Cow?
Tracy
And now it's come to life?! Wait a minute, Ness told me about this…
A thought panel for Tracy, with some examples of inanimate objects from the previous journey. These can include the Records, Guitars, Traffic Signs, Mad Taxi, Coffee Cups, or whatever else I missed.
Tracy
He fought several inanimate objects on his journeys… Only, they were a lot more… animated. And
possessed. And… evil.
Picky
It's just a stupid dumpster, and it's harassing people! Come on, I bet we can beat it up!
Picky runs off with Tracy following.
Lydia
Fools… just rushing into battle like that.
Tracy starts bashing it with her broom while Picky distracts it.
Tracy
It doesn't look like Duster's having much affect!
Picky
Huh? You gave your weapon a name?
Tracy
Yeah, why not? Do you even have anything on you?
Picky
A swiss army knife…
Picky takes it out and starts stabbing the dumpster's metal body.
Picky
Yeah, yeah! Not so tough now are you? I'll teach you to bounce around terrifying people!
The dumpster just stares at Picky for a moment before extending its nasty garbage-laden tongue and swallowing Picky whole.
Picky
Gwah!
Tracy
Picky!
The dumpster turns to face Tracy. She hides the broom behind her back.
Tracy
Ah, hehe… Hi there. I was just… cleaning you up a bit.
The dumpster glowers and approaches. Suddenly, a ray of energy pierces through its body and blows a giant hole all the way through to the other end. The dumpster groans, and then falls over with X's in its eyes. Its top opens and garbage pours out, including Picky, covered in trash. His hair is a bit on fire. Tracy beats his hair with the broom.
Picky
Um… yeah, thanks…
Picky gets up and picks garbage off of him.
Picky
Where'd that come from, anyway?
Lydia
Ahem.
Lydia has come up to them, smoking ray gun in one hand.
Picky
Lydia?! You had some kind of blaster on you?
Lydia twists the setting nob on the side.
Lydia
Yeah, I might've had the power up a little much though. It's just a basic self defense pistol my daddy
gave to me.
Tracy
Self defense pistol? That thing?
Lydia
Yeah. I mean, time traveling can be dangerous, you know.
Tracy
Poor dumpster monster…
Lydia
It was right near the time tear. I think it was probably the first thing to be affect by it.
Picky
So there could be more of these things? Great, what else could get possessed?
Police sirens blare, and a bunch of cop cars come. The three watch as they surround the time tear, take out barricades, and surround the area. The captain gets out and goes on a bullhorn.
Captain
Attention! We have identified this area as highly dangerous, and are denying access to it until further
notice! I repeat: Do not approach this area!
Picky (sarcastic)
Nice response time…
Tracy
Yeah, and the whole barricading thing. Must be Onett transfers.
Picky
What are we going to do? We're kind of stuck in this town that could be overtaken by mutant garbage
receptacles. We could be looking at another Onett invasion!
Tracy
Well, there is someone we could call… It's been awhile since he's used any PSI, but even if his
batting strength is anything like it used to be, he could—
Tracy falls to her knees all of a sudden and covers her head with her hands.
Tracy
Argh!
Picky
Tracy!
Lydia
Are you okay?
Tracy
It's another one of my headaches… They're getting worse.
End with a larger scene of the current situation, the darkening clouds easily noticeable.
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