Browncoat Zone - Chapter Two: The Rescue
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
From the Journal of Succatash...
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3971 RATING: 9.0 (PG) SERIES: FIREFLY
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In a panic, I ran out the back door and sprinted down the street. As I fled, I could hear the sounds of Static shouting in pain, and the evil bird screeching victoriously.
I ran recklessly down the street, gripped with fear. After running past four or five houses, I lost my breath and had to stop. I gasped loudly and searched wildly for a place to hide.
Suddenly, my cell phone rang. I nearly had a heart attack. I unclipped the phone from my belt and glanced at the display. ManiacNumberOne.
I quickly answered and gasped, “Maniac, I can’t talk right now, I’ll call you back.”
“Wait!” said Maniac, urgently. “Tash, don’t hang up.”
I danced around like I had to pee and replied into the phone, “But I CAN’T talk right now! Seriously, I’m on the run." I dodged behind a nearby bush and tried to hide.
“You are breathing so hard, I can barely understand you,” said Maniac, “Calm down. Tell me what is happening, so I can help.”
“Dude! Static is dead at my house!” I huffed and puffed. “We were attacked, and I had to get away! Some vicious bird has been following me, and then this big intruder showed up and wanted to kill me! I ran away just in time.” I sniffed, “I’m pretty sure Static is dead.” A tear rolled down my cheek as I crouched fearfully in my neighbor’s yard.
“Tash,” replied Maniac. “You must go back and rescue Static. Trust me, I’ve seen this kind of thing before.”
“No way!” I answered, crouched in fear.
“Tash. LISTEN to me.” Maniac sounded unusually commanding. “There never was a human intruder. The evil bird tricked you with an illusion, some kind of spell. The intruder wasn’t real. GET IT? Go back and rescue Static. He is all alone, and he needs your help.”
I stared in bewilderment at my cell phone, almost dropping it in disbelief. “What are you smoking tonight, Maniac?” I finally replied. “You sound crazier than me.” I cont
I'm sure lots of people just think this story is weird or whatevery. Relax. Tash is telling a story. This is cool. I can't wait for the next one.
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