Where's Flynn? - Chapter 1
It was a beautiful morning in Gaia. The sun was shining wonderfully and everyone was getting ready for another day of work. A jeep was parked in front of what it seemed to be a warehouse, as an energetic woman kept on carrying heavy boxes, to accommodate them in the vehicle.
-And… there we go! The last one’s ready so I guess I can go now- she said as she closed the back-passenger’s door and entered the car, starting the engine.
–Well, I just hope that Flynn’s already at the shop. Today’s shipment is going to be sold quite rapidly!-
The jeep left the warehouse in direction to the Cash Shop, so to deliver the new collectibles that were mentioned in the last issue of the EI Report. Everything was going as usual, except for a Gaian or two that went screaming alongside the road after (unsuccessfully) attacking a wild creature nearby.
-*sigh* I don’t know why those guys insist on being so violent against those poor little monsters… perhaps Leon should warn them not to attack those things anymore… *sigh*…- thought the Dr. as she turned on the radio, so she could stop listening to those annoying newbies.
–Those screams… they almost remind me of Timmy… so noisy! But whatever… let’s see what’s on the news today…-
-Good morning Gaians! This is your forecast for todaaayyy…. Expect a radiant morning followed by…. Yes! A wonderful and shiny evening! Ooooh yeah! Shiny, shiny, shiny! And now, a message from our sponsors!…
//a really silly melody starts playing//
Are you tired of your common MC’s? Bored with those static items that almost everyone can get? Wanna be unique? Wanna be grand? Wanna be S-H-I-N-Y? The come TODAY and buy one of our brand new super exclusive animated collectibles! So realistic you won’t believe they’ll stop moving after a while!...
Hey! Shut up! What are you saying?!...
What?, but sis, you told me to…
Damn you! You’re ruining this!...
Huh? But…
Oh, shut up already!...
Hey! You both shut up! Will you?!, you’re ruining this, both of you!...
Hey! You don’t tell me what to do silly cat!...
Who do you call “silly cat”, horned head?!...
Emm, whatever! Just ignore these two… Anyway, don’t hesitate and come to our shop! You’ll buy our items and the shopping spree will be a non-stop!
//the silly music stops and a commercial voice finishes by saying//
Gaia’s Cash Shop! As good as heavens!...
And Shiny! Kya!-
-What the heck’s wrong with today’s forecast? Gosh!- replied Dr. Singh turning off the radio immediately.
–Now that was scary. I better talk to Flynn about this… I mean, that commercial was so pathetic that I bet Jeff, the friendly mammal, could’ve come with a better idea.- complained the doctor as she drove smoothly through the streets to finally get to her usual parking spot.
–So here we are, at last. Hmm… it’s funny, there’s quite a crowd at the entrance of the shop. Well, in that case I better hurry, the merchandise I’ve brought must be needed.-
Dr. Singh went out of the car and took one of the boxes with her as she walked through the multitude of clients that attended right at the door. For her own surprise, not only common Gaians were standing in line, there were also a few good citizens among them.
-Ian? What are you doing here? Weren’t you supposed to be at Barton’s?-
-Oh! Hi Dr. Singh! Well, yeah, I suppose I should, but it was necessary for me to come! You won’t believe the wonders that are being sold in here right now! I mean, they’re not like anything you’ve seen before! They’re just astonishing! Owls, halos… I mean, damn! They’re shiny!-
-Shiny?... err… yeah, I guess… well! I must get going! Flynn must be expecting these packages!-
-Flynn?-
-Yeah, you know how she worries about the shop... well, nice talking to you but duty calls, see you later!-
-Yeah… see ya doc!-
Dr Singh kept on walking until she reached the counter. Once there she pressed the little attendance bell and waited for her friend to come.
-Yes? May I help you darling?- answered a somehow familiar feminine voice.
-Oh! Hi Flynn! I just….- answered the doctor who suddenly changed her expression from happiness to instant surprise after recognizing the voice of the woman as one of those that she had heard on the radio not so long ago.
–Huh? Whoa! Flynn didn’t told me that she actually had paid for that radio announcement and that she was hiring as well a helper here at the shop.-
-Helper?- said the lady standing behind the counter.
–Oh! No darling. I’m no helper-
-Hahaha, yeah sure…- giggled Dr. Singh while she continued saying:
-So, where’s Flynn, Could you please tell her that Dr. Singh’s here with the new merchandise.-
-Umm… excuse me but there’s no one called Flyngh here…- replied the mysterious woman.
-It’s Flynn, not Flyngh- clarified the doctor blushing a little bit.
-Yeah, same thing, still there’s no one by that name in this shop darling-
-What? No seriously, you gotta be kidding me!- said Dr. Singh laughing nervously.
–Could you please do me a favor and call her? I understand that you’re very busy today, for what I can see from all the clients you’ve got here, but if you don’t get the merchandise, what are you going to sell them, right?-
-Look darling. I don’t know who you’re asking for, or what you’re even talking about. We’ve got already all the merchandise we need, and no, we don't know anybody called that way. There has never been no one called Flynn, Flyngh, whatever, in this shop, ok?.- kept on saying the woman behind the counter.
–Now, if you’re so kind, you do me a favor instead and please, unless you’re buying one of our fabulous animated collectibles, just leave the shop not forgetting to get that box of yours with you as well.-
-Excuse me?! How dare you say that to me?! Look lady, I don’t want any trouble, ok. I came here to give this package to my friend Flynn and I’m not leaving until I do so. Got it?- explained the doctor who was already annoyed by the weird circumstances.
-Oh, darling… you leave me no choice. Rigel, please, could you help me and take this crazy woman outside? She’s going to ruin our daily sales with her attitude- said the attendant to a tall man who stood near the entrance.
-Ok, it’ll be a pleasure sis!- answered him as he grabbed Dr. Singh with little or no effort at all, taking her, and her box, outside.
–There you go. Now, please don’t come in again, otherwise we’ll be forced to call the authorities and tell them to arrest you for intruding into private property. Just stay out of trouble and have a nice day.-
-This is unbearable! Unbelievable! I swear I’ll tell major… I’ll tell him and everybody else to get you the hell out of the Cash Shop! I don’t know what have you done to Flynn but I swear I’ll investigate and get to the bottom of all this! You’ll pay you disgusting rats! You’ll pay!- kept on cursing the doctor from outside the shop after being banned by the “new owners”.
-Whoa! What happened Dr Singh?- asked Ian who was still waiting at the line.
-What happened, you ask? Those bastards kidnapped Flynn and now they’re trying to get control over the shop!-
-Flynn? But who on this earth is Flynn, Dr Singh?- replied the proud manager of Barton’s boutique. –Are you sure you’re ok? You seem like hallucinating or something.-
-Hallucinating? For God’s sake Ian! I’m completely fine! Now don’t you tell me you’re going as well with this sick joke! C’mon! What is this? April fools day?... Please Ian, be reasonable!-
-Reasonable? I’m being reasonable doctor! Really, you should go to the hospital to get you examined… Look,it's not easy to admit it, but sometimes we need to seek the help of a professional to go through the psychological issues that might be affecting us. I know it because from time to time I need to go so I can re-learn how to control my vampire instincts, you know?.. I…-
-Don’t make me laugh! I’m going nowhere! Bah! You know what, I’m leaving! I’m not in the mood to joke around, ok. So I’m going to my house, to spend the rest of the day peacefully and then tomorrow we’ll talk again and we’ll laugh about this really lame joke you’ve decided to play on me today. Wanted me to say something? Well, there you have it! Ha-ha-ha, you’re extremely funny, I almost fell for your story, but sorry Ian, I just think Dr. Singh is not the appropriate person for such childish games-
-Um… well… if that’s what you think… still, you should consider examination…-
-Gosh! Just shut up, will you?- said Dr. Singh, ending the conversation abruptly
–Oh! Nice! I almost sound like those fools on the radio! Hahaha, I think I’m going mad…-
After saying that, Dr. Singh went directly to the jeep, leaving the box on the back-seat with the others, and starting the engine once again, just to go back home, hoping for all the madness to pass.
-And… there we go! The last one’s ready so I guess I can go now- she said as she closed the back-passenger’s door and entered the car, starting the engine.
–Well, I just hope that Flynn’s already at the shop. Today’s shipment is going to be sold quite rapidly!-
The jeep left the warehouse in direction to the Cash Shop, so to deliver the new collectibles that were mentioned in the last issue of the EI Report. Everything was going as usual, except for a Gaian or two that went screaming alongside the road after (unsuccessfully) attacking a wild creature nearby.
-*sigh* I don’t know why those guys insist on being so violent against those poor little monsters… perhaps Leon should warn them not to attack those things anymore… *sigh*…- thought the Dr. as she turned on the radio, so she could stop listening to those annoying newbies.
–Those screams… they almost remind me of Timmy… so noisy! But whatever… let’s see what’s on the news today…-
-Good morning Gaians! This is your forecast for todaaayyy…. Expect a radiant morning followed by…. Yes! A wonderful and shiny evening! Ooooh yeah! Shiny, shiny, shiny! And now, a message from our sponsors!…
//a really silly melody starts playing//
Are you tired of your common MC’s? Bored with those static items that almost everyone can get? Wanna be unique? Wanna be grand? Wanna be S-H-I-N-Y? The come TODAY and buy one of our brand new super exclusive animated collectibles! So realistic you won’t believe they’ll stop moving after a while!...
Hey! Shut up! What are you saying?!...
What?, but sis, you told me to…
Damn you! You’re ruining this!...
Huh? But…
Oh, shut up already!...
Hey! You both shut up! Will you?!, you’re ruining this, both of you!...
Hey! You don’t tell me what to do silly cat!...
Who do you call “silly cat”, horned head?!...
Emm, whatever! Just ignore these two… Anyway, don’t hesitate and come to our shop! You’ll buy our items and the shopping spree will be a non-stop!
//the silly music stops and a commercial voice finishes by saying//
Gaia’s Cash Shop! As good as heavens!...
And Shiny! Kya!-
-What the heck’s wrong with today’s forecast? Gosh!- replied Dr. Singh turning off the radio immediately.
–Now that was scary. I better talk to Flynn about this… I mean, that commercial was so pathetic that I bet Jeff, the friendly mammal, could’ve come with a better idea.- complained the doctor as she drove smoothly through the streets to finally get to her usual parking spot.
–So here we are, at last. Hmm… it’s funny, there’s quite a crowd at the entrance of the shop. Well, in that case I better hurry, the merchandise I’ve brought must be needed.-
Dr. Singh went out of the car and took one of the boxes with her as she walked through the multitude of clients that attended right at the door. For her own surprise, not only common Gaians were standing in line, there were also a few good citizens among them.
-Ian? What are you doing here? Weren’t you supposed to be at Barton’s?-
-Oh! Hi Dr. Singh! Well, yeah, I suppose I should, but it was necessary for me to come! You won’t believe the wonders that are being sold in here right now! I mean, they’re not like anything you’ve seen before! They’re just astonishing! Owls, halos… I mean, damn! They’re shiny!-
-Shiny?... err… yeah, I guess… well! I must get going! Flynn must be expecting these packages!-
-Flynn?-
-Yeah, you know how she worries about the shop... well, nice talking to you but duty calls, see you later!-
-Yeah… see ya doc!-
Dr Singh kept on walking until she reached the counter. Once there she pressed the little attendance bell and waited for her friend to come.
-Yes? May I help you darling?- answered a somehow familiar feminine voice.
-Oh! Hi Flynn! I just….- answered the doctor who suddenly changed her expression from happiness to instant surprise after recognizing the voice of the woman as one of those that she had heard on the radio not so long ago.
–Huh? Whoa! Flynn didn’t told me that she actually had paid for that radio announcement and that she was hiring as well a helper here at the shop.-
-Helper?- said the lady standing behind the counter.
–Oh! No darling. I’m no helper-
-Hahaha, yeah sure…- giggled Dr. Singh while she continued saying:
-So, where’s Flynn, Could you please tell her that Dr. Singh’s here with the new merchandise.-
-Umm… excuse me but there’s no one called Flyngh here…- replied the mysterious woman.
-It’s Flynn, not Flyngh- clarified the doctor blushing a little bit.
-Yeah, same thing, still there’s no one by that name in this shop darling-
-What? No seriously, you gotta be kidding me!- said Dr. Singh laughing nervously.
–Could you please do me a favor and call her? I understand that you’re very busy today, for what I can see from all the clients you’ve got here, but if you don’t get the merchandise, what are you going to sell them, right?-
-Look darling. I don’t know who you’re asking for, or what you’re even talking about. We’ve got already all the merchandise we need, and no, we don't know anybody called that way. There has never been no one called Flynn, Flyngh, whatever, in this shop, ok?.- kept on saying the woman behind the counter.
–Now, if you’re so kind, you do me a favor instead and please, unless you’re buying one of our fabulous animated collectibles, just leave the shop not forgetting to get that box of yours with you as well.-
-Excuse me?! How dare you say that to me?! Look lady, I don’t want any trouble, ok. I came here to give this package to my friend Flynn and I’m not leaving until I do so. Got it?- explained the doctor who was already annoyed by the weird circumstances.
-Oh, darling… you leave me no choice. Rigel, please, could you help me and take this crazy woman outside? She’s going to ruin our daily sales with her attitude- said the attendant to a tall man who stood near the entrance.
-Ok, it’ll be a pleasure sis!- answered him as he grabbed Dr. Singh with little or no effort at all, taking her, and her box, outside.
–There you go. Now, please don’t come in again, otherwise we’ll be forced to call the authorities and tell them to arrest you for intruding into private property. Just stay out of trouble and have a nice day.-
-This is unbearable! Unbelievable! I swear I’ll tell major… I’ll tell him and everybody else to get you the hell out of the Cash Shop! I don’t know what have you done to Flynn but I swear I’ll investigate and get to the bottom of all this! You’ll pay you disgusting rats! You’ll pay!- kept on cursing the doctor from outside the shop after being banned by the “new owners”.
-Whoa! What happened Dr Singh?- asked Ian who was still waiting at the line.
-What happened, you ask? Those bastards kidnapped Flynn and now they’re trying to get control over the shop!-
-Flynn? But who on this earth is Flynn, Dr Singh?- replied the proud manager of Barton’s boutique. –Are you sure you’re ok? You seem like hallucinating or something.-
-Hallucinating? For God’s sake Ian! I’m completely fine! Now don’t you tell me you’re going as well with this sick joke! C’mon! What is this? April fools day?... Please Ian, be reasonable!-
-Reasonable? I’m being reasonable doctor! Really, you should go to the hospital to get you examined… Look,it's not easy to admit it, but sometimes we need to seek the help of a professional to go through the psychological issues that might be affecting us. I know it because from time to time I need to go so I can re-learn how to control my vampire instincts, you know?.. I…-
-Don’t make me laugh! I’m going nowhere! Bah! You know what, I’m leaving! I’m not in the mood to joke around, ok. So I’m going to my house, to spend the rest of the day peacefully and then tomorrow we’ll talk again and we’ll laugh about this really lame joke you’ve decided to play on me today. Wanted me to say something? Well, there you have it! Ha-ha-ha, you’re extremely funny, I almost fell for your story, but sorry Ian, I just think Dr. Singh is not the appropriate person for such childish games-
-Um… well… if that’s what you think… still, you should consider examination…-
-Gosh! Just shut up, will you?- said Dr. Singh, ending the conversation abruptly
–Oh! Nice! I almost sound like those fools on the radio! Hahaha, I think I’m going mad…-
After saying that, Dr. Singh went directly to the jeep, leaving the box on the back-seat with the others, and starting the engine once again, just to go back home, hoping for all the madness to pass.
To be continued...
