posted 07-21-2002 08:07 PM            

<-- Are you ok?

posted 07-22-2002 03:20 AM            

(Dreadnaught): Are you alright miss?

**** Instantly, he is smitten with her, this is the nearest he'd been to a girl in years that DIDN'T slap him. He helps her to her feet, so dumbstruck with love that he can barely talk ****

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posted 07-22-2002 10:22 AM            

(Rhiannon): I'm...I'm alright... I'm just very clumsy, my apoligies.

She collected her towel from the ground and sighed, feeling very stupid right about now, in front of these people.

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In another part of the pool, Riccochet Soloman, a dark red visla with deep emerald eyes and a dark rough of long hair going over one eye. He sighed as he sat in the pool watching the activities going on.

(Riccochet): *Hungarian accent* Yeesh... if I had known a vacation could be so boring I would have stayed home and worked.. AHH!!!

Someone suddenly exploded out of the water next to him. He yelped, grabbing his chest. He stared right into the face of, Monica. He frowned and let out a deep breath.

(Ricochet): Why on earth did you do that?! You almost gave me a heart attack.

He frowned and shook his head, strangers around him were bad enough... he got up and sighed. Suddenly the water exploded again. He fell back and yelped again. This time, a Collie/doberman mix looked him in the eyes, howling with laughter. Ricochet growled.

(Hunter):*slight British accent* You should have seen your face!!! Hahaha!!!

(Ricochet): You damn son of a...-

(Hunter): Tut tut! Language!

The mix whistles and looks a bit triumphant. Ricochet sighed and hung his head.

posted 07-22-2002 04:01 PM            

<-- Hey look, I think John is looking for me.

(She turns back and can see that hes still walking around looking.)

<-- [giggles]: He still can't see me. He really can't. I know, I'll surprise him. [wicked grin] Ooooooh watch this.

posted 07-22-2002 04:17 PM            

(He jumps out of the pool and runs after her. Susan jumps back into the spa and sits next to Claire and Duncan thinking that nothing has happend. Then John grabs Susan and pulls her out of the spa. He sees Claire and Duncan looking at him.)

<-- [smiles]: Hey Claire and Duncan, hows it going?

(He turns back towards the pool holding Susan up in the air.)

posted 07-22-2002 04:27 PM            

(Susan screams as he throws her in. She swims back up and looks at him.)

posted 07-22-2002 04:36 PM            

<-- [shouts out loud]: CANNON BALL!!

(He climes up the diving board, runs and jumps off of it. He curls up into a ball and lands right next to her splashing her and everybody else.)

posted 07-22-2002 04:45 PM            

(John splashes her.)

<-- [wicked grin]: Thats it!!

posted 07-23-2002 08:33 AM            

While he sat there laughing, with his head thrown back and his mouth open, a small child approached from behind. Turning, Timberwolf notices the pup and tries to control himself.

"Wow, mister, what big teeth you have," the pup said in genuine awe. The refference to the old nursery ryme causes Timberwolf to roll with laughter. Eyes again streaming, tongue lolling, and fist pounding, Timberwolf makes a complete fool of himself.

The pup is hurt by his laughter, thinking that Timberwolf is laughing at him. Folding back his ears and drooping his head, the little pup begins to sniffle.

Noticing the pup's tears, Timberwolf quickly stops laughing and procedes to comfort the child. "It's alright," he says, "I wasn't laughing at you." With two comforting hands on the pup's shoulders, Timberwolf inquires where the childs parents are. After all, the pup seems to be only around six years old.

"They left me here," the pup responded after drying his tears.

"How long ago was this?" Timberwolf asked, worried slightly.

"Very long," was the pup's only answer.

"What's your name?" Timberwolf prodded, needing to find something to go on.

"Bryan, Bryan McFerrly," the pup told him, obviously struggling with his last name. Timberwolf decided that he should find the captain and tell him about this.

"Just a minute," Timberwolf told the child, "I've got to change, and I'll be right back."

Not bothering to shower, Timberwolf changed into some shorts and a T-shirt. He needed to get to the bottom of this. Parents shouldn't just leave their children alone. Even if they were on a ship, with no way to get off.

Worried about the child, Timberwolf glanced out of the window to see if the child was still there. He saw that the pup had been wading in the pool, and was soaking wet. Then, with his fur saturated with water, he sat on the carpet in front of the dinning room. A stray thought hit Timberwolfs mind, I hope the carpet isn't ruined, he thought. He quickly disregaurded that thought, and went out of the door.

Out on the deck once more, he saw that the child was still sitting on the carpet, wet as ever. With long strides, Timberwolf approached him.

Suddenly, a mass of fur blocked his path, and Timberwolf was knocked to the deck. Shaking his head, he looked up to see John standing over him.

"Sorry about that," John said, offering a paw.

"I'm fine," Timberwolf reassured him, and resumed his walk toward the pup.

"Wha..." Timberwolf stuttered. The pup was gone. Twisting his head around, he didn't see the pup anywhere. He trotted over to the spot where he saw the pup last, thinking that he may have gone into the dinning room.

Pausing, Timberwolf knelt to the floor. Something was terribly wrong. The carpet was not even damp.....

posted 07-23-2002 09:18 AM            

(Dreadnaught, nervous): It's... alright... miss... (swallows hard): Vhat ,, is your name?

**** Monica, still in the pool, watches and can't believe what she's seeing ****

(Monica): Dreadnaught's been standing with that girl for two whole minutes now and hasn't been slapped yet! That has to be a world's record!

(Ultra nods): Yep! That's too weird

(Judy): Who's up for a game of water polo?

(Monica nods): I AM! I AM!!!

**** Meanwhile, Lady and King sit together in deck chairs, watching the ocean ***

(Lady): This is SO relaxing!

(King): Yeah, I could just sit here all day...

**** King reaches over to hold Lady's hand, she takes it, turns to him, and smiles widely ***

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posted 07-23-2002 10:28 AM            

(Rhiannon): My name is Rhiannon Elizabeth McTiernan. But, if you like you may call me Rhia.

She sighed and procedded to put her hair up into a clip, reaching over and putting the rubberband that held her hair in a loose ponytail in her mouth. She looked up at him.

(Rhiannon): What's your name?

Her words were somewhat muffled with the rubberband in her mouth.

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Meanwhile....

Ricochet and Hunter had gotten out of the pool and were now in the casino, playing poker with a small group of people, who, like they, were kinda short, or afraid to bet cash.

Ricochet mumbled through a candy cigar.

(Ricochet): Seven card stud, low in the hole, duces wild, split pot.

Hunter looked up at him from beneath his plastic green visor.

(Hunter):You play the game much?

(Ricochet): Whenever I can get out of the house.

A large Husky/German shepard mix called over to the other side of the table.

(Stebo): Hey, can we get some drinks over here?

A small chocolate lab and a Mexican wolf looked up at them from their places along the table. The lab rolled her eyes, looking over at the wolf.

(Taneisha):*Ghetto accent* Oh hell no...you ain't getting me to do this, you get them this time.

The Mexican wolf grumbled and stood up, walking casually over to the dimly lighted poker table.

(Renee'): *Sharp spainish accent* What do you want now?

(Stebo): A piece of you would be nice.

The husky mix said, his eyes roving over her shamelessly. Renee' gasped, her jaw dropping. Turning, she saw Ricochet, her BOYFRIEND staring thoughtfully at two cards in his hand.

(Renee): Ugh why you....

(Hunter): Hey missy, keep your voice down. Some of us is tryin' to win our
hand at poker here!

Hunter sucked on a chocolate tootsie-pop.

(Stebo):Yeah, now how 'bout that drink. I'll take a coke on the rocks.

(Renee): *growling* You'll TAKE what I give you!

Grabbing his empty glass, she stormed away.

(Ricochet): Lay your bets.

(Stebo): Alright...

He reached into his stash.

(Stebo): I bet 5 yellow M and M's.

Ricochet raised an eyebrow.

(Ricochet): I call your bet of 5 red M'and M's.

Hunter smiled to himself.

(Hunter): I see your 5 reds... and raise 2 browns.

Every one at the table exchanged glances.

Stebo swallowed, before throwing in 5 yellow and 2 brown M and M's.

Ricochet began to deal the next set.

(Ricochet): Dealer showing a pair of sixes.
I'll bet 6 yellows.

Stebo smiled, looking at the pair in his hands.

(Stebo):I'll call your six, and throw in 2 more.

Hunter casually dropped in a large Hershey bar.

Taneisha followed suit quickly, looking rather dejectedly at the cards in her hands.

Renee' cleared her throat. Turning, Stebo smiled at the cold glass in her hand.

(Renee'): Here's your pink lemonade, your highness!

She set the glass, rather roughly on the table before beginning to storm away.

(Ricochet): Hey, Renee' wait!

She sighed and turned to look at her boyfriend, with a mouthful of chocolate and an awful green visor on his head.

(Renee'): Yes?

(Ricochet): Um... that looks pretty good. Think you could get me one?

He pleaded. Renee' groaned and smacked a hand to her forehead before leaving
for the buffet table.

(Ricochet): Thanks sweetie! I love you!

(Renee'):*imitating a Valley Girl accent, but failing miserably.* What never!

five rounds later...

Taneisha looked over the three cards in her hand, down to her four cards on the table. Groaning, she slammed the three face down.

(Taneisha): I fold!

Ricochet looked up at her a bit nervously.

(Ricochet): *thinking* 'Never thought someone could get so angry over losing a bit of candy. Well... yeah, I can. It is a Hershey bar and M and M's after all.'

He looked at his sixes, lying in plain view.

(Ricochet): Hm...

Everyone looked at him expectantly.

(Ricochet): I... I'll... bet... um... 2
browns.

After he threw in his candy, everyone's attention switched to Stebo. He looked at the pair of nine's, one in his hand.

(Stebo): Call.

Hunter looked over his hand, his eyes circling suspiciously at the other players.

(Hunter): I'll call the two browns and raise...

His hands darted over the small pile by his side.

(Hunter): Three ORANGES.

Everyone gasped and stared wide eyed as he tossed the three bright orange candies into the pile.

Stebo bit his nails nervously. Slowly, he reached for the pile of candy by his side, slowly and after much mental debating, tossed in the whole thing.

(Ricochet): FOLD!

He dropped his cards a top Taneisha's.

Somewhere in the background, the theme song to 'The Fast and the Furious' began to play.

Hunter and Stebo stared at each other for a long time. Hunter raised an eyebrow.

(Hunter) *imitating a western accent* Well, partner. Care to show 'em whatcha got?

Stebo eyed him evilly, slowly placing his cards down on the table.

(Stebo): Two pair. Jacks and aces.

Hunter looked at the hand, a smile dawning on his face. With a laugh, he tossed his cards down.

(Hunter): Full house! Loser!! Ha ha!! I win,
nana nana boo-boo!!! Ha ha ha!! Suckers!!

With both hands, Hunter reached out and scooped the giant pile towards him.

(Hunter): Aw, sweet, sweet chocolate! How I love you so! Let me count the ways!

Ricochet rolled his eyes.

(Ricochet): Next game!

posted 07-23-2002 12:25 PM            

Just heading out of the cabin area were four certain ferret-sapiens...The group,composed of three guys and one girl,were headed up to the deck.

"Why must I carry all of ze ztuff?"complained a big strapping ferret,Adagio.His features were currently disguised by a pile of various vacation-related items that he carried in his arms.

"Come on,'Dagie,you're a pretty strong guy."said the female,a dimunitive albino jill(girl)with big sky-blue eyes.Hearing Sheila's compliment behind the stack of equipment,a grin broke out on Adagio's face and he increased his pace.

"Here,paisan,lemme give you a hand,"offered Dante,the leader,a tall and stocky sable ferret.

"No,that eez okay,I got eet,"he replied snappishly in his thick french accent.Ascending the stairs to the deck,the foursome watched the different people engaged in their own activities.

"Wow,this is a great view!"Palmer,a silver-mitt and the youngest of the bunch exclaimed,looking out over at the endless waves."I wonder if the captain can give me a tour of the ship?I'd like to see how this bad boy runs!"

Dante chuckled throatily.That was Palmer,always intrested in mechanics.

posted 07-23-2002 04:46 PM            

Duncan and Claire smile as they watch the setting sun over the horizon as John and Susan cannon balled in the pool. Duncan Smiled at Clire softly, " You know you were right, this is exactly what I needed". Claire nodded smiling she layed her head on Duncan's chest and murred. She then lifted her head smiling at him coaxly, " Duncan, could'ya get me a soda from the dining area?" Duncan smirked and got out of the sauna and walked to the dining are while toweling himself off. He noticed Timberwolf examining a patch of carpet and smirked,*" I can't believe it's not berber either." he said slyly.

Meanwhile.....

Unknown by the crew and passengers of the Zion, a thick fog slowly begins to form around the boat as it flows through the salty sea. A fog that was never expected in reports but is no cause for concern for right now, as everyone enjoys the sunset and the cruise.

posted 07-23-2002 07:14 PM            

<-- [smiles]: Hear you go my dear.

(She smiles and takes the glass.)

<-- [smiles]: You wouldn't believe what i just saw in their? There are cano-sapiens in the casino playing poker. And their playing for chocolate.

posted 07-24-2002 03:19 AM            

(Dreadnaught): Mein name is Dreadnaught, pretty lady. I am very pleased to meet ya!

**** Lady and King can see the pool and deck area from where they are sitting and now they notice the others ****

(Lady): Can you believe it? Ultra, Judy and Monica are playing water polo in the pool? I never thought that uptight beagle could EVER relax!

(King): Look over there! Dreadnaught actually being very charming to that collie girl! Who'd that thought he had it in him?

**** Lady and King now order refreshing lemonades and sip them as they continue to watch ***

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posted 07-24-2002 07:47 AM            

"In fact..."Dante turned to his friends."I believe I *will* check out the food here."

"Sounds alright,"Sheila said,adjusting the towel around her shoulders."I'm just going to go sunbath somewhere."

"Ah,I will join you,mademoiselle!"chirped Adagio."Palmer shrugged."I'll go,that's why I wore trunks."He gave a yank on the shorts he wore.

posted 07-24-2002 07:53 AM            

Totally confused, Timberwolf tries to let go of the incident. Getting up, he walked over to the railing and looked out over the sea.

Maybe I can relax with some fishing, he thought to himself. Going back to his cabin, he found his rod and reel.

"Hmmm," Timberwolf frowns in concentration trying to decide what bait to put on it.

"Try squid," a hoarse voice said from behind him. Whirling, Timberwolf saw a salty old sea-dog (lol!) in a rain slicker.

"Pardon me?" Timberwolf said to the strange old man.

"Squid, the sharks love 'em. 'specially at this time o' night," the old man said. He handed Timberwolf a fleshy mass with tenticles. 'Yuck!' Timberwolf thought as he saw the deflated eyeballs. Gritting his teeth, Timberwolf impailed the squid on one of his nine-inch shark hooks.

The old man grinned as Timberwolf cast his line. So, there he stood, against the rail, for about an hour.

Unfortunately, the free time permitted his mind to wander. He thought back to the incident over and over again. Finally, he decided to see if the captain had a log of past passengers. Not wanting to leave his reel unattended, he glanced around until he saw the old man snoozing in a deck chair. Walking over quietly, Timberwolf slid the rod into the man's hand.

Ah, here it is, Timberwolf thought as he knocked on the captain's door. The captain opened it with a warm smile.

"Good evening, lad!" he said cheerfully, "What can I do ya' for?"

"Um, sir, this is a rather strange request, but would you have a log of passengers who have ridden this boat in the past?" Timberwolf inquired.

The smile faded a bit, "Well, sure, come on in." Timberwolf went inside and followed the direction of the captain's finger. On top of a desk next to the porthole was an old book. "Please, sit down," the captain offered the chair in front of the desk. Timberwolf took it.

The book was definitely old, but it was well maintained. He opened it and glanced through the rosters of old.

McFerrly, McFerrly, hmmm, he thought as he flipped through the pages. Suddenly, an old newspaper clipping fell out from between two pages. Timberwolf picked it up and read it.

CHILD LOST AT SEA, read the title. The article continued to say that durring one of the runs of the Cruise ship ZION, a child named Bryan McFerrly had gone missing. After searching the ship for days on end, the verdict was declared that he had gone overboard durring a storm. By the time they began searching the sea for him, three days had passed. All hope was lost, and the search was cancelled.

Turning to the captain, Timberwolf asked, "What do you know about this?" The captain grew serious, almost mournful.

"It was our third trip out, everything was in order. We had traveled the route twice already and it had become routine. Then the storm came, and, well, we never saw the poor pup again. That was thirty years ago," the captain stated with a distant stare.

Worried and confused, Timberwolf thanked the captain for his time and went back to his rod and reel.

To his surprise, the line had began to tug. The rod now slipped from the man's hand and was dragged toward the side. Bolting forward, Timberwolf saw that it would be too late. Luckily, the rod crashed against the railing and stuck fast. Timberwolf snatched the rod from the railing just in time to feel the full weight of the fish on the other end. The line strained and the rod creaked while they fought. The battle lasted for five minutes before the creature tried something.

Mako Sharks are known to leap out of the water to escape the fisherman's line. It works some of the time, though not always.
Timberwolf was shocked by the site of the huge, fanged fish flying out of the water. On the first lunge, Timberwolf almost lost the rod. The second time, he was ready for it.

Then on the third leap, the Mako snapped its head, and the hook became dislodged. Snapping back, the line and hook flew with astouding speed back to the boat. Timberwolf ducked as the line sailed over his head and went down below decks.

"Holy crap!" Timberwolf said shouted, hoping that no one would be harmed by the sharp hook. He dropped the rod and ran down the stairs. The door marked maintainance had been left open, and the hook was inside of the maintainance room.

Timberwolf saw that the hook had become wedged in the gears that drove the main propellers. Yanking the line hard, the hook came free.

Settling down, he started coiling his line for another try. "Well, I'm sure my bait is gone," he said to himself. This was true, but something had replaced it.

In the place of the dead squid, Timberwolf found a collar. The tag read McFerrly, Bryan.....

(Oh! This is so much fun!!!)

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Timberwolf-
Alone again, the darkness shrouds
my inner pain. But to submit to the
darkness, I shall never again.
For a light burns within, and blots
out the stain.