Edoropolis Emporium

It was a Sunday afternoon.
The place was Little Tokyo Palace.
The Parent Teachers Association General Assembly and Buffet were in session.
The topic, Little Tokyo High and the severe malfunction at the U.N.I.D.C.
The atmosphere...

PTA President : *His eyes are wide open, his hands grip a quarterly in front of him tightly, as if it’s going to try to escape.* What the heck are you doing to our children principal!?!

Slightly hostile... ‘ish...

Principal Tio : *Wipes the PTA President’s spittle off of his brou.* I’m doing what I said I would sir. I am providing them with an above average school where they can learn many things about life, get themselves an above standard education, and become upstanding members of society.

PTA President : That’s what you’re calling the destruction of a Mainframe, the flooding of school halls, and vandalism of musical instruments!?!

Principal Tio : *Holds back a sigh.* As I’ve explained to the council sir, the AUDI Mainframe accident is not a common occurrence at the school.

PTA President : *Cuts Tio off.* And I suppose insane food poisoning teachers, crazed dopple-ganger principals, swat teams, and unsolicited teacher vacations aren’t either!?

Principal Tio : Sir, with all due respect, none of those events have any commonality among them. While I do admit this current year has been odd, it’s hardly anything when compared to what this city has gone through in the past.

PTA Vice-President : *Holds her hand up to cut off the President.* Principal Tio, are you attempting to justify these disturbing events at your school, with the calamities that befall our city at the hands of Ninja Crows?

Principal Tio : With all due respect Ma’am, no I am not. I merely wanted to point out that chaos leads to chaos. Thus, in a city as chaotic as this, there is bound to be events that happen without reason elsewhere.

PTA President : Puh-LEEASE Principal! What kind of~

PTA Vice-President : *Interrupting.* Thank you Principal Tio, you may go now.

PTA President : *Flabbergasted.* WHAT?!?!

PTA Vice-President : *Faces the President, whispering.* Mr. President, we have more pressing issues to deal with at this time. ... And the buffet is closing in 20 minutes, so we need to be quick.

PTA President : *Grumbles.* ... All those in favor of excusing the principal?

*The entire council all responds with a resounding AYE!*

PTA President : ....

*** The next morning at Little Tokyo High... ***

*In the cafeteria, early in the morning before classes.*

Kyo : *Frowns at his breakfast tray...* Green eggs and ham again!? *He looks up at the server.* Ma’am, I don’t mean to be rude, but who keeps making this every morning!? We’ve had it for the past 2 weeks!

Breakfast/Lunch Lady : *Smerks* That’d be Sam. He’s the early morning chef. *Her smile, quickly melts into a frown.* Please, please, please... Don’t get him started on green eggs and ham.


Dash, Romero and Panzer were at their usual table and they thankfully had parents who knew about the...interesting...breakfast served in the cafeteria so they made sure to send them in with food of their own.

Dash: Man, that was some crazy adventure. I was talking to Ashley last night and she was about to grab my other friends and take the first flight to Little Tokyo to get a piece of the action.
Romero: yeah...but at least it all worked out in the end.
Panzer nodded in agreement
Dash: Hey you guys wanna come over tonight after dinner and play some of that new Halo?
Romero: Oh yeah man! As long as we get our homework done during free period that sounds like a great idea!

Panzer:

Sounds like a plan. I could bring over my Xbox and a small TV/monitor, and we could system link. I could use some help getting ahead in Firefight.

And about that homework; I got a lot done in-class for history, if anyone needs help I can sit down with you for that.

Hey Panzer, what was the reading for history class? I had to run and clean up and I missed it...

*Panzer leafs through his notes*

Panzer: "It was the the battle at the Plains of Abraham, Chapter 12. Ha!! I'll tell you, those cheese eaters never knew what hit 'em."

*Gabriel, the new exchange student, comes over holding a tray with some of the highly questionable cafeteria breakfast*

"Hey, mind if i sit down with you guys?"

Panzer: "Yes, I do believe this is the exchange student table; you may sit."

"Thanks, the names Gabriel, but people usually call me Gab. anyway, do you usually get stuff like this for breakfast? I mean, when food is green where i come from, its putrid!"

Panzer: It's Sam, our morning cook. He's got a theory that green coloured food helps young developing minds. Nobody's keeled over from his modifications, so nobody brings it up.

Dash chimed in, "We told our folks about it and they thought something was up so they started sending us to school with our own breakfast and lunch...but like he said, nobody's died yet so I guess its ok. Oh btw my name is Dash St Pierre, this is Panzer and to my left is Romero Anchovy (just dont call him Guido's kid brother or any derivative thereof...it may be the last time you sit with us...)"

Romero: Hey Gab...welcome to the cool side...*turns to panzer* Xbox? Seriously dude...PS3 all day long...Laides love men with PS3's...*starts fantasizing...* Hehehe....

Dash quickly interjected. "Alright, save the debate for later...I have both so Im remaining neutral. So Gab, whatd you think of the crazy stuff that happened with the mainframe?

Gab: mainframe? probably mice or something, I dont know. I haven't heard much about it, i only just arrived two days ago.*takes a bite of the ham* hmmm... crunchy... So Dash, who's this Guido guy you mentioned?

He's one of these three really cool cats called the Samurai Pizza Cats...they run this really cool pizza parlor just across town and he is also Romero's older brother. Guido is a bit of a player, always trying to score a date with a girl. Its comical sometimes...Maybe instead of the usual lunch we can make a run over to the parlor and I can introduce you...

Gab: I like Pizza, that'd be cool.

Romero tapped Dash on the shoulder...

Romero: Uh...didn't principal Tio say something about going off campus for lunch? Especially to the Pizza Cat? Something about a rush delivery back to school and helping Ms. Anari with lab work for a month?

Romero looks at the green eggs and ham...

Romero: Yuck...I'd never eat that stuff...not even for a skyline...

Eyah : *Has her tray, now following behind Kyo.* Class representative Kyo? May I come over to your place and play some Nintendo at your place again?

Kyo : *Looks back at her, slightly weird-ed out.* Again!? Since when have you been to my place!?! O_o

*** Later that morning in Home Room... ***

Eyah : *Scribbling down some notes... She stops for a moment, and begins twirling her pen in her fingers.* ... Should it be a bucket... or a broom... *She glances over at Dash... then over at Romero.* ... I'd better stick to duck tape. *Continues writing.*

*The entire class stands as Ms. Anari enters, with Sheena and Camma rushing in behind.*

Ms. Anari : Ok kids, time to get started. Take yer seats. *She pulls out a tablet and begins reading.* And now for the morning blah~ blah~ announcements...

Sheena : *Takes her seat, glaring back at Camma.* .... *Under her breath towards Camma.* Tomorrow Sheena leads the way to school!

Ms. Anari : Blah~ Blah~ Blah~ ... No more shoe tossing contests~ Blah~ Blah~ Blah~ Stop taping the bathroom doors shut~ Blah~ Blah~ Blah~

Camma : *Sits down, just blankly staring down at her desk.*

Eyah : *Twirling her pen again.* 3 feet... or 5?

Ms. Anari : *Her eyes move down to the bottom of the page.* Oh~ And you're all now enrolled in a cooking class taking place over the lunch hour... *Puts the tablet under her arm.* Mazel tov... *Begins walking out of the class room.* Now if you'll all excuse me, I'm going to go beat the principal up for not letting me teach that class. *Opens the door.* Don't burn down the room while I'm gone. *Leaves, closing the door.*

Kyo : *Wipes his brou.* Good... I don't think I could've taken another class of "Cooking with Anari."

Camma : *Still looks out of it.* ... Mazel tov...

(Mis-spelled Camma's name... Oye vaye I must've been out of it. ^^; )

Dash smiled, "it's all good man...I have a favor to call in with him, and besides he knows I work there anyway. I put that on my application when I applied to work as an office helper before last year. Usually what I do is I stop by the office, talk to the secretary and let her know that Im headed there...she just says 'that's fine...just make sure youre back before next period." Then we're pretty much set. I have pretty much stayed out of trouble so I was able to get a few latitudes worked out...dont tell anybody though or I could be filing papers in Principal Tio's office for a while (and he wont let me transform in school if something weird happens).

Romero: Hey...Dash, Panzer, Gab...is it me...or does Camma look...well like she's outta it...usually that's Sheena's job...


Romero walked over to Sheena to see what was up with her deciding to lay one some Anchovy charm...

Romero: *making a flower appear in his hand* How is a lovely flower like you doing on a morning like this?

Gab: Camma? *looks around* The girl who seems to be looking at something like three metres under the floor? Its kind of creeping me out now that he mentions it.

Dash: yeah it does look kinda strange...she isnt even responding to Romero...and usually at least he gets some sort of response when he tries to act like Guido. Hey Panzer, keep an eye on her, I'll go get the school nurse. (gets up and heads for the nurse's office)

Panzer agrees to watch Camma. He idly watches Romero's attempts to charm her out of her stupor. He find's Romero's approach to be a bit unsuitable, and tries to think of an alternative. He quickly thinks of something a little more simple. He unzips his back pack and pulls out the sandwich his mother had mad for him for launch. He gets up and walks to Camma's side. "Hey, Camma. Did you not eat breakfast this morning?" Panzer nervously stands in Camma's silence. "Because... you can have my sandwich now if you're still hungry."

Romero: Come on Camma say something...I'm sure an interlectual like your self can teach me more about Amore....heheh...Man...I'm better than my brother...I should write some of this down...

Dash arrives at the nurse's office...

Dash: Nurse Arisa?
Arisa; yes Dash, what is it?
Dash: I think something's up with Camma...I was sitting in the cafeteria with my friends and we noticed that all she is doing is staring into the floor, like she sees something, but she isnt responding to anything.
Arisa: Hmm...well it could be nothing but I'll check it out. i dont usually make calls outside of the office but this could be serious. take me to her
Dash: yes ma'am

So the two of them head back to the cafeteria where romero is still trying to charm Camma with no success, something that causes Arisa to chuckle a bit
Arisa: his brother was the same way when he was in school and my mother was the nurse...

Nurse Arisa : *Kneels down by Camma's desk, tilting Camma's face up towards hers.* Camma?

Camma : *Slowly tilts her head up to Nurse Arisa, then slowly over to Panzer.* Yes, I had breakfast this morning. Thank you for your generosity, however I am not hungry. *Her head slowly turns over to Romero, whom is currently in a head-lock by Sheena.* You should-have continued to woo her instead of woo-ing her, then woo-ing me. *A very-light chuckle comes from her throat, she then slowly turns her head back to the Nurse.* I'm sorry Ma'am, I'm feeling a little anemic today. I spent last night... studying.

Nurse Arisa : *Looks into Camma's face...* ... *She places her palm against Camma's forhead, then feels Camma's kneck checking her pulse.* ... Well... your eyes are a little dialated... and your heartbeat is slightly off... *She stands up, taking Camma's hand.* Come to the nurses office with me dear. Let's have you lay down for a while.

Camma : *She gets up, being led out by the nurse.* *Quietly protesting.* Ma'am... I'm fine... really... M'am... There is no need to...

*Both leave the room heading to the nurses' office.*

Sheena : *Giving a struggling Romero a noogie.* Sheena doesn't like it when boys woo Sheena only to go over to Sheena's sister and woo her too!!! No double-dipping!!!

Romero: *stuggling trying to break outta Sheena's grasp and her nooige* Ahh! Sheena!...I-I was only being nice!!! Ow! OW! I didn't mean anything by it! Ow! Besides I thought you didn't like me ever since i accidentally hit you in the mouth on the way back to little tokyo from the Air plane! Ow! I think your nooigeing my brain! Stop I'll do anything! OW!

Panzer could clearly see a bald spot forming on Romero's head. He couldn't bare to see the unrelenting abuse anymore, and understood that only something drastically extreme would get Sheena to stop.

So he leaned over gave Shenna a kiss on the cheek.

(and he certainly hoped that offering Camma his sandwich, and kissing Sheena didn't count as double-dipping)

Sheena immediately stopped rubbing Romero's head and hearts formed where her eyes usually are...then she turned to Panzer.

Sheena: well hello big boy...Sheena liked that...*immediately grabs panzer in a passionate embrace* Let Sheena show you what a REAL kiss is like...

Then Sheena pulled Panzer close and they locked lips in a passionate kiss. Panzer immediately began flailing his arms, and Dash calmly thought to himself "Better him than me." then chuckled quietly to himself..."besides, Ashley would be on the first flight to Little tokyo and get in a throwdown with Sheena if she tried that on me."

Romero rubbed the top of his head as Panzer was getting kissed by Sheena...

Romero:*trying to feel for a bald spot* Ugh! I think i have a headache now...*sees panzer getting kissed*....what am i chopped liver?

Romero picked himself off of the floor and walked back to his seat laying his head on the desk...

Romero: It's...not fair i tell ya...it's just ain't fair....

Dash whispered, "considering what was happening to you at this point just be glad you still have a brain..." and besides I told you we'd talk about it later.

*Gab leans over to Romero's ear*
"I've never seen a girl give a guy a noogie before..."

* The day continued on... Lunchtime finally striking where it hurts... *

Kyo : *Sitting at his desk in the home economics room... his stomach lets out a loud rumble.* ... T_T Why out of all the days, today had to be the day we got forced a lunch-hour class!?!

Eyah : *Munching on a lunchbox she made earlier that day...* You should really learn to get up early and make your own lunch class representative Kyo.

Sheena : *Applying lipstick while looking into a mirror.* -=Sheena wonders how many other guys Shenna'll get to kiss today.=- *She strikes a pose, her reflection winks at herself.* -=Oh~ yeah~ Sheena's on fire!=-

Kyo : *Looking around the room...* I guess we're the only ones... Looks like everyone else followed through with Dash's plan & skipped.

Eyah : *Ponders for a moment, holding her chopsticks against her bottom lip.* Cept for Camma... *Points at Kyo.* Oh! And don't forget class representative Kyo, you're not late until the teacher shows up before you!

*A few minutes later... the door opens, and a tall turkey with a handle-bar mustache walks in, wearing a chef's hat.*

?? : *In a gruff voice.* Well well well... *Pulls up a clip-board, looking over the list.* Is this everyone from Ms. Anari's homeroom class 315-D?

Kyo : At the moment yes sir... however... The others may be a long shortly~

?? : ... Don't worry about it son. If they get here fine. I didn't expect everyone to show up on the first day on such short notice. *Picks up a piece of chalk, and begins writing on the board.* You call can call me Mr. Fromage~ I'm yer new cookin instructor. *Turns around, looking over the class.* Any questions?

*Silence engulfs the room... until Kyo's stomach lets out another rumble.*

Mr. Fromage : ... Good. Now... let's git to discussing your first assignment...

*** Meanwhile... At the Samurai Pizza Cat... ***

Francine : *Taking money, giving out change.* Thank you sir! Come again! ^_^ *Goes in back, and prepares the cannon for launch.* SPEEDY! The PTA's food isn't going to deliver itself!!!

Speedy : Alright! Alright! Keep yer shirt on I'm coming! *Straps on his Special Express delivery gear.* Uhhgg~ Since when did we start delivering a buffet to an actual buffet Francine?

Francine : *Pulls out her calculator, showing Speedy a large number, grinning ear to ear.* Since we get a big government contract with oodles of money, that's when Speedy. =3

Speedy : *Struggling to get into an oven.* Uhhggg!!! They'd better tip me good~ OOOFFFF~ For this delivery!

*The oven door slams shut, and the cannon fires Speedy off.*

*back at home ec.*

the door opened up and Romero walked in. He glanced at the teacher and took a seat next to kyo.

Romero: Hey, Kai...hi Eyah...sorry it took so long but i decided to come to class...I kinda got sick of pizza...that and i wouldn't want Francine to confuse me with Guido again and send me out on a delivery...besides I think i might like learning how to cook...

Romero turned his attention to the teacher and sat ready for the lesson...

Panzer wasn't really skipping on the class, but was hesitant to enter the room. He hadn't intended anything romantic with the kiss he gave Shenna. But the kiss he received in return had overwhelmed him and he began to have second thoughts about Shenna. Now he was pacing outside the door, rehearsing in his mind how he would walk in and sit next to her.

Today...

*At the home of a certain vixen...
 
"Yeah, I am healthy again!, I can finally get out of the house, go back to classes and... I wonder what is Dash doing?" thought Farah Gail, a young vixen, who just happens to have a crush on Dash from the first time he saw him.   
 
*She then looks at the window, and sees Dash house,  Dash is not there, since he is at school...
 
FG: "Mm, looks like he went to school..." she thinks "Of course I have to go back to school too... that Jack guy was nice to bring me my homework everyday... I wonder if he likes me?
 
*Jack didn't like Farah, but he was scared of most of the school staff, minus the Janitor, so they kind of forced him to do this kind of stuff... also he was now in charge of the  "Little Tokyo High Herald" the school newspaper, so he didnt wanted to get in trouble.
 
*Back at Little Tokyo High, Jack wasn't interested in anything at all, he didn't even cared that people paid a lot more attention to the "New students" than him... "Wait... that turkey... didn't it teach in his old school? No, that couldn't be..." he thought, and he started to worry about who could he recruit for the school newspaper... 
 
Farah Gail: Aka FG the Fox girl, she is a secret agent infiltrated in the school, she loves Dash, but secret agent stuff usually gets in the way. We haven't see her much cause she was sick, but now she is heathy again, will this turn into some kind of soap opera? Yo can bet on it baby!
 
Jack Daniel Black: He is a small black cat working at the school newspaper, trying to uncover the truth behind all the crazy stuff going in Little Tokyo High (And he also wants to blame Dash for all of it)

Romero looked around the home Ec room and saw Jack sitting byhim self, so Romero hardly ever getting to talk to Jack decided now would be a good oppertunity to get to know the black cat...

Romero: Your jack right? You hardly say much...didn't you use to hang with that feline that was trying to get into our school or something?

-Uh?- says Jack-. Oh no, more like she used to stalk me or something...

Romero: *nudgging Jack* sounds like someone else is quite a ladies man also huh? How come i you never seem to talk a lot? You seems like a cool cat...we should hang sometime man...

Dash walked into class just after it started and took his seat next to Romero in Home ec.
Dash: Hey man...oh and hey Jack...hows life down at the paper?

Panzer finally walks into the room and as he strolls behind Sheena, he makes an act of examining her and sits down beside her.

Panzer: *in a nervous voice* "He-eh Sheena, you got such lovely hair today." Wait, no, crap. Something I aught to have noticed this morning. Stupid.

*he grins at her, hoping she isn't thinking similar thoughts about the remark.*

Mr. Fromage : *Amazed at all the students coming in now.* Woah! More students!? -=... Crap... I didn't plan on this... What's wrong with these kids!=- Err... Ugghhh... *Clears his throat.* So... Errr.... As I was telling the early birds before the rest of you all came in, I'm Mr. Fromage. I'm your new cooking teacher. Now... Do any of you know what cooking is?

Kyo : ... *Raises his hand.*

Mr. Fromage : *Ignores Kyo.* Anyone? Does anyone know what cooking is at all? Come on, all of you are bright young-uns!

Kyo : -=What the heck?=- *Stretches his arm more, his shoulder is visibly angling up.*

Mr. Fromage : *Continues to ignore Kyo.* I swear... You kids these days... Really, no one knows what cooking is?

Eyah : *Beginning to get impatient.* Sir, Class Rep~

Mr. Fromage : *Shoots a look at Eyah.* No talkin out of turn young lady! *Turns around, beginning to write on the black board.* Now... Cooking is this since you kids ain't so bright...

Eyah : *Her eyes open wide, then narrow. Her feathers fluff up.* -=Ohhh~ You~!=- *A deadly female glare zeros in from her onto the teacher.*

Kyo : *Puts his hand down.*

*While all that was going on...*

Sheena : *Looks over at Panzer, whispering.* Sheena's wondering... Does this lipstick look like peach to you? *Puckers her lips.*

Dash turned to Romero and whispered,

Dash: Does this guy think we're idiots? Of course we know what cooking is...and he had Kyo about to put his arm out of socket tryin to answer the question...what is he some kind of mindless drone bent on world domination or something?

With Shenna's lips puckered toward him, Panzer had two options: answer the question, or try to steal another kiss from her. He pushed his face forward a bit for the later choice, but stopped himself. I've had enough smooching today, he thought, and besides, I'd rather take my time with this. He pauses and looks at Shenna's lipstick.

Panzer: "To tell you the truth, It's a little too brownish in colour, unless you meant like a rotten peach. But, hey, it still looks nice on you." A new thought occurs to him. "But hey, on my way to school I've noticed a beauty parlour selling all kinds of lipstick, flavoured too, I'm sure they have peach. What do you say? I can take you and I'll buy you some, my treat."

Romero looked at Kyo's failed attempt at getting the teachers attention...and Eyah trying to help him, but his mind was else where

Romero: Ugh, I just want the free food...anything but pizza...

*stomach grumbles audibly*

Romero: I just gotta take my mind off food...in cooking class...

Romero seeing Panzer attempting to Woo Sheena more decided to give Eyah a shot. Hoping that maybe this time she might not try to frame him for something...

Romero: Hey Eyah. What are you doing after school Today? wanna hang out or something?

The door smacks open and Gab is standing there scanning the room

Gab: Sorry I'm late, I got caught in a lecture about running in the halls

Mr. Fromage: And you are?

Gab: sorry, I'm Gabriel, the exchange student.

Mr. Fromage: very well, there's a free seat over there *points to the seat behind Jack*

Gab: Yes sir!

Gab walks over and sits down.

Jack : ... *Raises his hand.*

Jack: Cooking is the process of preparing food by applying heat, selecting, measuring and combining of ingredients in an ordered procedure for producing safe and edible food. Of course, the part of "safe and edible food" may not be the case with some people coooking skills...


Jack then put his hand back down and started to think about what was going on in his life. It was kind of hard working alone... he was making a resume of all the weird things that had happened in the last months for the first issue of the newspaper. He was also looking for sponsors... something a bit hard for a school paper that only goes out once in a week. And talking about sponsors, wasnt Dash kind of owned by a company now?

Eyah : *Looks at the lipstick tube in her hand after Panzer's comment.* -=Rotten Peach!? Boys don't like rotten peaches!=- GGRRRR! *Stands up, clenching the lipstick in her fist tightly.* That girl lied to Sheena!!! *The sound of plastic crunching echoes through the captivated room...* RRAAAHHH!!!! *She throws the lipstick out an open window, wipes off her lips, then points at Panzer.* Sheena accepts your offer!

Kyo : *Winces, turning around.* Sheena, come on. Keep it down~

*A loud, gruff, cough echos from the front of the room. As everyone's attention goes up front, they see an annoyed Mr. Fromage, tapping his foot.*

Mr. Fromage : *His eyes focused on Kyo.* Mr. Kensabre, is there something you'd like to share with the rest of us?

Kyo : *A puzzled look over his face.* Err... Not at the moment sir.

Mr. Fromage : Then why on earth did you interrupt my class?

Kyo : ... I don't follow sir.

Mr. Fromage : I tell you what son... I've had enough of your tone. Get yourself to the Principal's office on the double.

Kyo : *Surprised.* On what grounds sir?

Mr. Fromage : Disruptin class you ninny! Now git outta here before I give you detention!

Kyo : *Clenching his fist in anger... he bites his tongue, picks up his books, and leaves the room.*

Mr. Fromage : *Looks at Sheena.* Now... Did you have a question young lady?

*** 1 hour and 25 minutes later... ***

Eyah : *Storms out of the room, seething, and gently dragging Romero behind her.* OOHHHHHH!!!! That TEACHER!!!! OOOHHHHHHHH!!!! I need a drink from the juice machine Romero, and you're treating me! *Stops for a moment, a devious smile plays onto her face.* And if you treat me, I promise I'll treat you~ <3

*Familiar moans and grumbles echoed... Minus the weird flirting...  came from each of the students as they exited the room. 90% of the class time had been full of nothing but talking about what "cooking" was, as defined by America's Webster's Dictionary. To top it all off, an assignment was given. The entire class had to give a report on some kind of a dish, called "The Flaming Emerald Dance." Due tomorrow by class time.*

A wide smile spayed across Romero's face as the young cat began to think of all the different things that could mean... =]

Romero: hehe...O-Okay Eyah...N-No problem...hehehe...

Romero goes to the juice machine and brings her back a cold can of apple juice...

Romero: There you go...Uh...Eyah...did you maybe want to work together on finding out what the "The Flaming Emerald Dance" dance is?

Dash: Man that guy is a real headcase...thankfully Principal Tio decided not to give the entire class detention when we made a line outside his door because Mr Fromage kept kicking us all out of class.

Eyah : Sure Romero... *Chugs down the apple juice, crushing the can in her fist.* We'll begin research alright... *Turns around, facing away from Romero. A devious smile spreading with her lips...* Kee kee kee keee~

*A ways off from the group, Camma stood at a distance. She had the same blank look on her face from earlier for a moment... then it was replaced. A small smile spread across her lips as she turned around and whisped away...*

Sheena : *Mentally exhausted, she plopped down onto a small bench in the hallway...* Uggg~ @_@ Sheena never knew cooking was such a complex topic!

*** Meanwhile... In the school library... ***

Kyo : *Typing away on a library catalog computer terminal.* ... *Stops typing for a moment, clenching his fists... then releasing them...* ... -=Let's see this jerk of a teacher blow off the report I'm going to write... =- *He presses 'Enter' on the keyboard, and a list of references pop up. His eyes dart across the screen as he hits 'PrtScn' on the keyboard.* Let's see... multiple entries exist in the main library here... and in various other libraries around town...

*As soon as the old clunky printer finished, Kyo tore off the paper, and began walking down various isles, looking for one book in particular.*

the school day came to a close and Dash strapped on his skates and headed home with a few books and articles in his backpack for the report. he quickly headed upstairs but not before his grandmother grabbed him by his backpack strap

Grams: Well hey speedy, why in such a rush? at least get a snack first.
Dash: sure I guess I could use a little something. I have a big report to write tonight for home ec.
Grams: Hmm, what's it about?
Dash: Something called the Flaming Emerald Dance.
Grams: Hmm, youd think theyd teach you about something like making a proper thanksgiving Turkey or something...
Dash: Well I think this is a new teacher or something...he's a real weirdo. Supposed to be a chef or something
Grams: well, Im sure he's just fine. I made you a plate from last night's dinner, take that up with you...just make sure to bring the dishes with you when you come down later
Dash: thanks Grams...

So Dash grabbed the tray with the plate, a couple apples and a glass of milk up to his room and he set right to work on the project.

Romero: =I got a date! I got a Date!!! wait till i tell Sammy when he comes...heheh...he'll freak!=

Romero: So...Eyah where should we study? I have a pretty good computer at my house...Have you ever heard of this flameing dance thing?

Panzer came out of Home ec. also with a little mental fatigue.

Panzer: "Flaming Emerald Dance? What kinda dish is that!!? Sounds more like some occult ritual. He got us practicing dark magic or something?"

Panzer realized that he was only talking to himself. He looked at his arm tech, and had to remind himself that he would not receive a clever comment in return.

He looked over and saw Sheena on the bench. This aught to make up for Leon's absence. Panzer sat down next to her.

Panzer: "Hey, Sheena. What do you say we kick this Flaming Emerald assignment in the balls? We can go to the library, find some good references, and bring the work to my place and work on it together. AND!!! I'll get you that lipstick you wanted on the way home. Does that sound like a plan to you?"

*Jack didnt knew what the hell "The Flaming Emerald Dance" was, and he was reading his third french cooking book today!

*Enraged, he stormed out of the library...

"Okey, I really think I have seen that "Mr. Fromage" bird before..." he thinks as he walks in the hallway...

Dash had been at his desk reading all afternoon (and occasionally IMing with Ashley who kept him motivated as the work was getting rather mundane) trying to figure out just what the "Flaming Emerald Dance" was...

Dash: There is no way that this could be a dish...I mean I even talked to folks at the colleges back in the states and they couldnt find anything on this.

Dash dropped Panzer and Romero a message and they got together on a three way to discuss the assignment

Dash: There has to be something fishy going on here with this...Ive been talking to researchers back home and even they dont have anything on this.
Romero: yeah, Ive been working with Eyah all afternoon too...Ive barely had any time to get my charm on...
Dash: That isnt necessarily a bad thing bro...(chuckles) you got anything Panzer?
Panzer: Nope...I even had Leon look into some stuff and he is really having a difficult time finding anything.
Dash: well we gotta keep at it...but I really do think something is up here...

(OOC: Woah, did we just skip the whole day again?)

(OOC: yeah...the story kinda hit a standstill so I thought Id move things along...)

(Nah, we didn't have to skip the whole day. ^^; I still intend to write a few things in this day's timeline. For the moment though, I'll post what all the students need to know / can currently find about "The Flaming Emerald Dance." I'll post more day-actions later on today. Right now I've got to finish packing.  :O )

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: The Legend of the Flaming Emerald Dance :

   Once upon a time, there was a young woman, whom loved fire. She would play with it every chance she got, watching the flames dance with graceful beauty. She greatly respected it’s power, and it’s warmth.

   Every year, in her small village, she would create a festival of fire. The township was amazed at her mastery of flame. There were fire birds blazing through the air, flaming dogs performing acrobatics, and the constant scent of a wonderful piece of wood burning ever so slowly.

   On the eve of the 100th festival, the woman became ill. While her body was failing, her spirit burned as hot as ever. She was determined not to let the festival stop on account of her. She slowly made her way to the center of the village, everyone helping her as she moved.

   Once she was at the center of the village, she took a deep breath, and slowly let it out. Her old eyes opened up and she looked out over the village. A warm smile spread over her lips as she began what would be her final speech.

“Thank you all for coming once again to the festival...”

She coughed a few times... continuing on...

“I’m sorry I couldn’t have had anything more prepared for you all...
I do have one treat for you all. It is something which I’ve known for a long time, however been afraid to do. The flames have told me, this will take me on a great journey. I did not want to do it, for that would mean leaving all of you.

You are all my family, and I love you all dearly.
Please know that as I perform this simple dance...”

   She lifted her hands, letting her old walking stick fall to the ground. She closed her eyes, and took another deep breath. When she opened them, her body was engulfed in emerald fire. The township all cried in horror... however their fear and sorrow soon was melted away by love and awe as the woman began her dance.

   They could see her at the center of the flames... she looked like an angel, and moved as one as well. She danced into the night, and into the dawn. As soon as the Sun peaked over the horizon, she slowly stopped... took a gentle bow... then vanished.

The dance she performed, was the Flaming Emerald Dance.
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*Jack had decided to not give up, and posted an ad in the (offline) newsletter...
 
"The school newspaper wants you!" Yeah, really lame, but he was tired after all that reading, and couldn't think in anything better...

Sheena : *Looks up at Panzer.* Sure! Just as long as that's not the place with lots of books, Sheena's game! ^_^

*** Later that day... ***

Kyo : *Sitting at a table in the library, multiple books piled up, each various cook books, ancient lore books, and historical books.* Uggg.... *Sits back... staring up at the ceiling.* -=I've got to admit... this is one hell of a research topic.=-

*Kyo continues to lean back, further and further... Untill...*

CRACK~!

Kyo : *Beginning to tumble backwards.* OyYYYYYEEEVAY~!

*His feet cat the lip of the table as he tumbled backwards, causing books and papers to launch up into the air.*

*** Meanwhile... At the Samurai Pizza Cat... ***

Eyah : *Nibbling on a parfait with Romero.... Pondering... * -=How do I get back at that stupid teacher?=- *Her eyes dart up to Romero.* -=Maybe... He could have an idea.=- *She swallows, then flutters her eyes a little bit, smiling.* Romero? When you're trying to pull a prank on your older brother, what do you usually do?

Romero thought about it for a second before responding back to Eyah...

Romero: well there was the time I had guled his hand to his face...and then the time i wrote on his forehead with a marker, granted you couldn't really see it with his helmet on all the time....I set him up on a blind date once with an elderly woman...though..he didn't seem to mind that too much... Though the top prank i pulled on him was when i got something to change the color of his fur...it was funny he was bright pink for a month! It was at this prank store that's downtown...Why are you asking me Eyah?

*earlier in the day*

Dash: Man this project will be the death of me!
Ashley: Its ok...youve had bigger ones than that before
Dash perked up for a second and forgot he has Ashley on his Skype.
Dash (thinking): Sorry, I must have signed on and forgotten about it. Thanks for the kind words love...
Ashley: Its alright...figured you could use a little perking up.

Eyah : *Smerks.* No reason... -=Perfect!=- *Her hand grasps his.* Could you take me to this shop? *Her eyes flutter, as she pours on the sweetness.* Plllleeeeaaassseee~?  :-*

*** Meanwhile... Back at the Little Tokyo High Library... ***

Sheena : *Holding Panzer up on her shoulders as they look for another cook book.* Woah~ Errr~ Eeeee~ How'd Sheena get into this mess. O_o

*** In the teacher's lounge... ***

Ms. Anari : *Grumbling... She looks down at her desk, and looks at her home room's daily report.* Let's see here... Kensabre... Office... Huh... Didn't expect that one. *She looks over at Mr. Fromage.* Hey, you, new guy, what's the deal here?

Mr. Fromage : *Busy yaking away on his phone, he turns away from Anari.* Blah blah blah~ *Laughs.* Blah blah blah~

Ms. Anari : *Watches him for a moment, shrugs, throws the report in the trash, and walks away.* Yeah~ I didn't want to talk to you either buddy.

*After all the faculty have left, Mr. Fromage is still there on the phone... however...*

Mr. Fromage : *Looking around.* ... Yeah... They're finally all gone. *Clears his throat, taking a swig of water.* Damn... These teachers never leave this room!

?? : *On the phone.* You realize that has to change, right?

Mr. Fromage : Yeah yeah, I'll get right on that as soon as they make me principal. Any word on that yet?

?? : What the heck are you talking about!? You've only been teacher for one day, with no actual results!!!

Mr. Fromage : You mean, sendin that class rep to Tio's office wasn't enough?

?? : ... Maybe I'd better send someone else to do this....

Mr. Fromage : No~ no~ no~. Look... I've got it covered. After tomorrows assignment, you'll have what you need. Thar's no way these kids'll git me what I want in this report. Heck, even if they do... well... let's just say... The dish's cursed.

?? : ... *The sound of paper rustling can be heard coming through the phone...*

Romero feels his heart race as Eyah grasped his hand and flirtted with him... his pupils where replaced with hearts and his mouth hanged open agape for a while looking like he was out of it...

Romero: Heh..Place go we now....er...uh...I mean...I'll take you there...N-no problem...=WOW! OMG OMG OMG!=

Romero escorts Eyah to the prank shop down downtown, holding her hand along the way... his mind was racing thinking about what Eyah was thinking...

Romero:=She likes me! heheh...I knew it! She was probally just doing all that stuff just to get my attention...I wonder if i'm holding her hand too tight? are my plams sweaty? does my breath smell bad?=

Truly another Anchovy was in love...
 =]

Dash was still working at tha tassignment for Mr Fromage...

Dash: Im gonna give that guy an assignment like he has never seen...(he checks page length)hmm...25 pages...I know he asked for two but I want to go above and beyond on this one...but I need a break.

So with that he headed downstairs but not before looking at his clock...

Dash: 5:30 AM?!?!? How long have I been working on this thing??? (OOC: This is a reference to my senior year in HS where I wrote a 25 page paper in about 24 hours) Well I guess I oughta grab a quick drink then put the wraps on this before heading to LTHS and taking a quick nap.

*Meanwhile, Farah Gail, a young vixen, also now as FG the fox girl, was reading the last homework that Jack had brought her... even if it was 5:33 AM!

FG: No way... The Flaming Emerald Dance?, they cant be that stupid... damn!. And just when I wanted to spend some time with Dash...

The evening turned into night as the students through the city continued working on their new assignment.
While most were finding certain bits and pieces of information on the Flaming Emerald Dance, they were missing a key component in most of their research...

Camma : *Wandering through various archives located below the Palace... An odd skip in her step.* ... *She stops, looking up at at a tall bookshelf. Then begins climbing.*

*** Meanwhile... ***

Eyah : *Finally at home after an entire afternoon of hanging out with Romero & shopping at the gag shop, she closes her front door behind her, slumping onto the ground.* FINALLY!

*She sat on the foor for a few minutes re-couping her thoughts...*

Eyah : *She looks down at her bag of goodies... slowly... she begins to grin.* Now... Time to get started on my report... *She slowly begins giggling... then laughing... then manically laughing.*

*** The next morning... In home room after the announcements... ***

Kyo : *Digging around in his homework case, and in his desk.* Where is it... Where he heck is it!?!

Romero was resting his head on the desk having to pull an all nighter after hanging with Eyah trying to get his homework done...

Romero: *drooling* Hmm...heh...Yeah...I loved to go out with you...heh....

Dash dropped his report on his desk. by the time he was done it checked in just north of 28 pages (not including the works cited page which was 2 or three pages by itself)
Dash: Man I thought when I left the states I wouldnt have to deal with assignments like this til I got to college...

In the library, Panzer and Sheena had found a few books referencing the Flaming Emerald Dance. Together, they brainstormed to figured out what they wanted to say about it, writing rough notes as they went along. Sheena was fortunate to have Panzer well versed in study and research, so their work was done a little more than an hour from when they started. All that was needed was for Panzer to take it home and type it up. Sheena smiled and stretched in her chair as Panzer finished jotting down the last few notes. She stayed silent as they left the library and exited the school. Panzer held the door for her, and Sheena did a little twirl as she went through that made Panzer giggle. He followed he out to find only a slightly darkened sky with a bit of an orange ting. Though, the air had a bit of a chill which put an end to Sheena prancing about. Instead she wrapped her arms against the cold and forced a large gleeful grin on her face, not wanting the cold to stifle her happiness. It brought a bit of warmth to Panzer, seeing Sheena so relieved of having their work done earlier than she expected. Panzer was no longer shy with her. He moved forward and put his arms around her, trying his best to show the intent of keeping her warm. He was reassured to feel her relax within his arms.

Panzer: "What do you say, we go get you that lipstick? Then we can go to my place and get this thing typed up. I let you play on my computer if you're up to staying a while after that."

*** The day before... In the early evening... ***

Sheena : *Smiles tenderly, her hands ruffle Panzer's hair.* Sheena'll go for that. *She then gives him a tight squeeze, which, if Panzer hadn't had a shell, would've probably cracked his back.*

They nearly walked hand-in-hand to Panzer's shop, and began shopping for a new flavor of lipstick.
It was innocent enough... They even developed a little game where Panzer would pick out a color, and hand it to Sheena with her eyes closed.
She would then apply it, then grab him and give him a big smack. ... Unfortunately with her eyes closed she usually missed his lips and landed kisses all over Panzer's face.
After an hour of playful youth, it was time to get going. The new lipstick in tow, along with Panzer who was nearly S.W.A.K'd, they made their way over to Panzer's place.

Sheena : *Stared up at the building...* Woah... That's a tall building. @_@

*** Meanwhile... Back in the present... ***

Kyo : *Closes his case, ruffling his hands through his hair.* ARRRGGGHHH! It's not here!!! *He gets up, and quickly begins heading for the library.*

Eyah : *Looks up, watching Kyo leave.* MMmm~ ... *She starts to get up to follow... then stops.* -=No... I've got to first take care of the teacher... =- *She then looks over at Romero.* ... -=He looks tired... I'd better not wake him.=- *She then looks over at Dash.* ... *Sighs, then smiles.* Say Mr.Muscles Dash? Would you be willing to help me out with something? *Flutters her eyes.* Pretty please?

Dash: Sorry sweet cheeks...this cat's heart belongs to another so that game isnt gonna work this time. Besides, you DID write your own report right?

Eyah let out an exxagerrated "harrumph" then turned her attention to Jack.

Romero rolled outta his desk and onto the floor waking him up...

Romero: *rubbing head* Gah? *yawns and sits up in his desk* hey Dash, Panzer...what'd i miss what time is it?

   
Jack: Oh no. I didn't wasted ten hours doing research and writing so you can steal my report... (Yawns), And I wrote this in paper, with a blue pen... nothing of that computer junk...even if I used a computer to do some of my research.
 
*Jack Yawns once more, he really looks tired...

Dash helped Romero up

Dash: its almost first period...Eyah tried to charm me into something but I didnt fall for it (something about having a girlfriend helps you I guess). No sign of Mr Fromage...I was looking up stuff on this "Flaming Emerald Dance" and I think something is seriously not right here...I know last time he was here he tried something with the cafeteria. We need to get ourselves in trouble so maybe we can catch him.

Panzer chuckled at Sheena's observation: "Yah, I'd hate to be the guy who has to clean the windows."

Panzer took Sheena up to his apartment. As they walked in, they found Panzer's mother, Sarah, sitting at a stool behind the island counter in the middle of their "L" shaped kitchen area. She had a pot of spaghetti cooking on the stove that made both of their stomachs rumble. Mrs. Howell looked up from the magazine she was idly turning through to finally notice the two coming in. Her hands immediately went to her mouth in surprise. "Oh my God; Panzer brought a girl home."

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(OCC. I'm hoping some of you guys can be a bit patient with the present storyline, and let me and Kyo do some back and forth to quickly bring this one to an end.)

Also thought I'd post a layout of Panzer's apartment so i don't have to waste much time describing it.

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/659/panzersapartment.png)

*** The day before... Around Supper Time...***

Sheena's eyes darted around the apartment... Taking mental notes of stuff that looked breakable... and making extra mental notes to stay away from most of it.

Sheena : -=Wow! This looks way better than Sheena's room!=- *Her eyes went over to Panzer's mother, then back to Panzer.* Hey Pan-pan, who's the younger lady in your kitchen cooking ... *Sniff sniff* pasta and garlic bread? ... *One of her ears flops down, then she shoots a dark glare at Panzer.* You're not cheating on Sheena already are you?

*** Meanwhile... Back in the Present... ***

As soon as Dash said that, Mr. Gimurah stuck his head into the classroom.

Mr. Gimurah : *Same blank look as always.* Say... just wanted to say I was sorry again for trying to take over the school a while back with weird food.... That's all...

Eyah : *Sits back, putting her feet up on her desk.* Yeah yeah, we remember you Mr. Villain of yesterday. Keep on moving along.

Mr. Gimurah : *Slowly moves back into the hallway, and continues walking on....*

Eyah : *Tips her head back, looking at Romero and Dash.* Oh! Romero-kun! You're up~ WAHHH! *Tips backward off her chair, falling to the floor, bonking her head.* @_@

*** Over by the Electronics Labs ...***

Kyo : *Looking at his watch, slightly freaking out...* Gah! Where is it!? I'm going to be late for first period and I need my report!!!

As Kyo walked by the doors, it swooshed open, a hand grasped his wrist tightly, then quickly pulled him inside... The door then slammed shut.

Romero: Get ourselves into trouble? W-what happend last time with him? And what do you think he's even up to Dash? All I can tell is that he gave us a really long and boring assinement...

Romero hears a loud thud as Eyah falls back onto her head and turns her his head saing her fall

Romero: *concerned* E-Eyah!? *rushes to her side* Are you alright? W-What happened? Are you hurt? should I get the Nurse? Kyo should know what to do! *looks around for Kyo* W-where did he go he was just here?

*Panzer looked at Sheena. O_o*

Panzer: "That's my mother!!!"

Sarah: "Panzer, aren't you going to introduce this fine lady?" she said with forceful impatience.

Panzer: "Mom, this is Sheena. She's my classmate, we're here to finish up on a project, and we need to use the computer in my room to print it out."

Mrs. Howell noticed the multicolored lipstick all over Panzer's face, and she gave a quick smirk. "Are you sure that's all you need your room for?"

Panzer shot his mother a deathly stare. "Mom!!!" He looked over at Sheena who didn't seem to notice the comment, being a bit in her own little world.

Sarah: "Relax, kiddo. Hey Sheena." Sheena snapped out of her world to turn to her. "If you stick around after you two are finished, I'd be happy to serve you some of this pasta. It would be great if I didn't have to deal with left overs."

Sheena smiled: "Sheena is glad you are only Panzer's parental unit. Or else Sheena would have to place an ugly caterpillar on your head." ^^

Mrs. Howell was forced to take that as a "Yes" to her question. "Go say hi to your father." As Panzer moved to the opposite corner of the apartment, Mrs. Howell gave a flick of her right bunny ear, and immediately the Rolling Stones could be heard from the speakers within them.

Hunched over a monitor and keyboard was Panzer's father, Marcus, his eyes darting over scrolling code, and typing corrections to the code as it went by. "Good to see you my young man," he said without taking his eyes off the screen. He stopped when he saw Sheena's reflection in the screen, and hit a button on the keyboard, halting the code. He turned in his chair to greet Sheena and shake her hand, but she had already moved to another spinning chair.

Sheena: "WEEEEEEE!!!! ^^ Sheena loves spinny chairs!!! Did Mr. Howell invent them!!?"

Marcus: "No I didn't invent them." Sheena nearly tipped and fell into a large cube shaped tower that was a central feature to Mr. Howell's work area. "Careful, now. My entire life's work is stored in there." A bit of an exaggeration since Marcus had many back-ups.

Panzer was reminded of his A.I mentor. "So, how is Leon holding up?"

Marcus turned back to his computer and restarted the scrolling code. "He's... persistent." He gave out a sigh. "I still can't believe I am doing this because of one of your video games."

Panzer gave a nervous smile: "Sorry for the inconvenience." Mr. Howell dismissed it. "It's what he wants, anyways and I'm not one to crush the dreams of an old friend."

Panzer: "Come on, Sheena. Let's type this thing up while we wait for dinner."

Dash whispered to Romero

Dash: I suspected he had something to do with the Hokie Shnikies incident last year. I couldnt confirm it though but something about him just makes me uneasy...like he's up to something and itll involve the school...

Romero: I don't know Dash...from what i heard wasn't that two girls that did that, and a different teacher? Mr. Gimballa or something?

-Must...get... people...join..newspaper...- says Jack and falls asleep....

*** The day before... Around homework time... ***

Sheena : *Sitting at Panzer's computer, swiftly typing away on the keyboard.* ... Done! *She twirled around in her spinner chair, then stopped, looking at Panzer.* Sheena's going go help your mom cook! -= Not to mention recover from that weird caterpillar comment... Sheena really needs to focus when she talks. O_o =-

Sheena lightly got up onto her feet and skipped out into the kitchen.
She lightly tapped Ms.Howell on the shoulder, then bowed once Ms. Howell turned around.

Sheena : Pardon Sheena Ms. Howell, Sheena would like to help you by setting the table. Where are the dishes and silverware?

Ms. Howell smiled, and gestured to some cupboards and drawers.
Sheena swiftly glided between the kitchen and the dining room table, her moves almost difficult to see.
Within moments the table was set, the glasses were full of iced tea and milk, and Sheena had already begun filling the empty sink with hot soapy water to clean the dishes.

As the sink filled, Sheena began making small talk...

Sheena : Your place looks very nice Ms. Howell. Sheena's never seen anything else quite like it except for at the school and in the airport when Sheena and Camma came back to Japan. You see... Sheena and her sister have been ... -=What was that word Camma said to say?=- ... Studying... a... board in America for the past few years.


*** Meanwhile... Back in the present... ***

Eyah : *Gets up with Romero's help, rubbing the back of her head.* Uggg... The last I ever heard... Those three sisters were sent off to another school. *Folds her arms.* Hrrmmmfff.... And as if that teacher would know an evil plot if he saw one. *She gently grasps Romero's wrist, and begins dragging him to the Home Ec room.* Come on Panzer-kun. Let's get to the Home Ec room so we can get good seats.

*Before they could leave, Camma burst into the room, slightly out of breath, her eyes darted back and fourth.*

Camma : *Panting.* Have any of you seen Kyo?! *Her face quickly changes from worry... to calm, she straightens up, and wipes the sweat off her brou.* I mean... I need to talk to him about something... Have any of you seen where he went?

Romero: Wait...Panzer-kun?!? He's dating you too?  ?:| I can't believe it!!!! I thought what we had was special!!!!

Romero notices Camma bust into the room, looking for Kyo

Romero: I was just wondering the same thing...ya know he's a really stealthy Fox....One minuet he's here the next he's gone...

Eyah : *Looks back at Romero... rubbing the bump on her head.* Sorry Romero-kun... I guess I hit my head a little hard. ^^;

Dash: I remember Romero (it was Gimura btw...) just something about that Mr Fromage makes me wonder...(whispers to him) you think we should talk to Speedy and the others about it?

Romero: That's alright Eyah so long as your alright...anyways...where did kyo dissapper of to this time I wonder...

-The Turkey....I know I saw him somewhere....ZZZzzzz- says Jack, and continues to sleep...

Camma : -=I won't find him here... I'll have to wait for him...=- *She lightly bows to the others.* Thank you all for your information. Well... I'd best be going. See you all later on in the cooking class.

*** Meanwhile... at The Parent Teachers Association General Assembly and Buffet ***

Principal Tio : *Leaving the main hall.* -=Of all the nerve... Assigning a new class last minute, bypassing me, what in the world are these people thinking!?=-

*As he's walking, he accidentally bumps into Speedy Cerviche, whom is carrying a rather large load of breakfast pizzas.*

Speedy : WOAH! Hey~ Watch it there pal!

Principal Tio : My apologies young man... *He continues walking, concentrating on the issue at hand...*

Speedy : Hrmp! People these days~ Why if I wasn't caryin 30 pizzas, I'd~ *He continues lightly muttering as he walks into the main council chambers and begins stocking the buffet.*

As Speedy works... two Council members approach the other side of the buffet. They're talking in a low tone, and due to Speedy's height... haven't noticed him.

Council Man 1 : I still don't like it... Why are we being so hush hush?

Council Woman 2 : Because... If what she said was true, then we have to perform this secret audit. If the students are truly not learning anything, and are performing as bad as initial reports are stating, then we need to take action. If Tio gets wind of this, then he could skew the results of the findings, and we'd have no basis of removing him from the school.

Council Man 1 : You see, that's the problem! Tio's been a great Principal for the past 15 years. His numbers are among the best that school... heck... the entire district has had in ages!

However... Before anymore could be said...

Speedy : WOAH! HOT PIE INCOMING!

Both council members looked up, their eyes both growing wide as the breakfast pizza pie descended downward toward them...

*** Meanwhile... Back at Little Tokyo High... At the beginning of Mr. Fromage's class... ***

Eyah : *Eyah begins going around the classroom, collecting the various reports.*

Mr. Fromage : *Looks at Eyah... then over at Kyo's empty desk... Bored out of his mind.* Thank you collecting the reports Ms. Osaka. *He nods his head over towards Kyo's empty desk.* Where's the class representative at?

Eyah : *Hands all of the reports to Mr. Fromage.* I don't know sir...

Mr. Fromage : *Takes the reports, putting them into his briefcase.* Ok... Take yer seat. *After Eyah sits down, he stands up and begins talking.* Class will be out early today... Here's what yer assignment is. You know now what the Flaming Emerald Dance is... Now I want you all to cook me one. I know all of you were only able to find legend info on this cause it's a hard dish to make that no one makes any more.

*He begins to write down a list of ingredients onto the chalk board.*

- 1 Dozen Eggs
- 20 Herbs & Spices
- Royal Import Sake
- Wheat Flour from Mount Fuji
- Sugar
- Honey
- Molasses

Mr. Fromage : Now... You all can group up if you wanna. I want at least 1 Flaming Emerald Dance two days from now at 8:00 am sharp. Failure by your class to produce at least one means you flunk my class. Any questions?

Romero: I got one Mr.F....Where are we soppose to get Royal Import Sake from? I heard that Princess Vi's the only one that actually has any...unless I'm wrong...And Why so harsh with the grading man?

Dash (thinking): Hmm, sounds to me like he WANTS to fail the class on this assignment so that it would look like we arent learning anything...Im not gonna let that happen. (grabs Romero) C'mon...everybody to my house...we're gonna blow this turkey's mind...

Mr. Fromage : *Looks at Romero... thinking for a bit...* ... Well Mr. Anchovey, you might have to see if someone older than you can get ahold of the stuff. Cause by my guess... You're not old enough to be drinkin now are you son? As for why this particular assignment is a do or die, well... Heh heh... I'm afraid my funding has been cut back severely. Friday's my last day for this class, so I've got to make sure you kids earn your proper grade now don't I?

With that, Mr. Fromage then looked over at Dash, grinning ear to ear.

Mr. Fromage : Yes son... Blow my mind. It's not like i've given you an impossible assignment. What kind of a fiend would I be if I were to give such a bright class of students a no-win assignment?

*** Meanwhile... In another part of the school... ***

Camma : *Looking high above a set of lockers... and low under a set of stairs.* .... GGGRRRRR!!! *She slams her fist into a wall, making a nice fist-shaped hole.* I can't believe I let him escape!

At the far end of the hall... a figure stopped... Camma's eyes squinted... then shot wide open. A look of fierce determination on her face.

Camma : *She took a step, quickly moving up to top speed... leaving a trail of dust behind her.* HOLD IT RIGHT THERE KYO!!!!

Kyo smiled, then slipped into an adjacent room, closing the door behind him.

Camma : *Skidding to a stop at the door, her shoes leaving marks on the floor.* It's over Kyo... You can't get out of that broom closet! *Her hand shot out, grasping the door knob. She nearly tore the door off it's hinges opening it.* ... You've got to be kidding me...

 Inside however... Were only a pair of brooms... and a pair of wooden boxes nailed shut.

Dash looked at him with that glint in his eye he always gets when he knows something is up...then he walked over to Mr Fromage and whispered

Dash: One who I know is trying to take over the school and get Principal Tio fired...and if youre wondering how I know...well...we all have our secrets...

Dash walked out of the classroom and when he got to his locker he pulled out his cell phone and called home...

Dash: Hello Grams? (talking on the other end) Im gonna need the kitchen tonight along with a few friends, is that ok? To make up for it I'll talk to my job and see if we can get some pizzas delivered too (more talking)...thanks...its for a pretty big home ec project...(more talking) I'll tell you about it when I get home. Love you Grams...bye (dials Big Al) Hey Big Al, Im gonna need a big favor...

*Jack somewhat wakes up and takes note...

- 1 Dozen Eggs
- 20 Herbs & Spices
- Royal Import Sake
- Wheat Flour from Mount Fuji
- Sugar
- Honey
- Molasses

Jack thinks "Okey... I can get all this from my dad kitchen, but... the 20 Herbs & Spices thing, what herb and spices?. Yes, I am almost sure this turkey its up to something bad... and that I know him from somewhere. Anyway, I will just use the most used herb and spices... ad if that fails... well... I hope I already remenber where I know this guy from by then"

Romero: Well Eyah...guess we can try to make it...I can see what my bro has at our place if you want to come over...

*The class was determined... They all began preparing their dishes to show Mr. Fromage a thing or two about cooking.
After they'd all left... Mr. Fromage sat there in his chair... Chuckling in the empty room...*

Mr. Fromage : -=Gotta give the kids credit... They've got high hopes.=- ...

*He picks up his briefcase, putting it down on the desk. He clicks a switch, and a grinding sound comes from the case. The sound of paper tearing and shredding can be heard.*

Mr. Fromage : -=Oh well... I guess someone's gotta teach 'em that even the "bad guy" wins from time to time...=- *Snickers* -=Bad guy... That was a good one...=-

*His briefcase made a disturbing pop.... Then smoke started to seep from the cracks.*

Mr. Fromage : Eh? *Looks closely.* What've we got here~?

*Within a few moments... the briefcase burst open. Whipped cream burst out of the case, pasting his face.*

Mr. Fromage : GAK! *Spitting and sputtering.* WHAT THE!?

*The whipped cream was then followed by a brick, launched smacking him in the middle of the face.*

Mr. Fromage : YEAHH!!! *Topples over onto the ground, K.O'd.* @_@

*A note was attached to the brick...*

" They were all out of cherries to put on top. Hope you like the pie. With Love~ TDFKAEO  :-* "


*** Meanwhile... In the Royal Tipsy Room ... ***


Big Al : *Opens the door, walking in, muttering to himself...* An odd request indeed. *He kneels down, and begins digging around in a cupboard, gently moving it's contents around.* While I don't mind helping out our youth of tomorrow with their homework, I am highly concerned that I'm aiding young hooligans in acquiring booze!

*He closes the cupboard, and moves over to another one, and continues searching...*

Big Al : Hmm... Maybe I should instead give them what we give the Princess! *Picks up a bottle stuffed way in the back labeled "Royal Import Sake", and gently pulls it out.* Yeah, this'll do just fine. ^_^ ... O_o Now how am I supposed to get it there? *He lightly shutters, remembering the last time he went over to Panzers' house...* I can't allow myself to get caught in that situation again... Not with his Grandmother...

*He sets the bottle down, putting his hands on top of his head... slightly shaking.*

Big Al : She'll ask me to stay for supper again... Of course I'll have to be polite... And they'll probably serve meatloaf again... because she thinks I like meatloaf... but I don't! I don't like meatloaf! It's so meaty and loafy! Ohhh~ What am I going to do~

?? : *From Behind...* Oh~ don't worry Big Al. I'll take it over for you! *Picks up the bottle, and begins skipping off.*

Big Al : *Sighs, relaxing a bit.* Ahhh~ Thanks a lot!

?? : *Stops, poking her head back into the room.* Oh! Where is this thing going again?

Big Al : *Looks back towards the door.* Ah! It's going over to Dash St. Pierre's house!

?? : Yeah... I don't know where that is. *Smiles.* Oh! But he's the part-time pizza boy! I'll just stop by there and ask where he lives! *Continues skipping off.*

Big Al : *Wipes his brou.* Phew... I'm glad she came along... Otherwise I'd have to... *His look of calm turned to a look of horror.* OH NO NOT AGAIN!!! *He quickly gets up and dashes off.* WAIT!!!

*Before Big Al gets too far... the lights in the room cut out, and the door slammed shut... plunging Big Al into darkness...*

Big Al : T_T ... Why didn't I close the door behind me?

Romero was walking with Eyah back towards his house. It was a pretty silent walk as Romero didn't know exactly what to say to Eyah, having never gotten this far with a girl....ever... He made stiff movements and appered to be sweatting enought to fill an entire ocean he was so nercous...

Romero: *nervous* S-so...E-eyah...W-what did you do with that prank stuff?

Eyah : *Smiling, blissfully unaware.* Hmm? Oh! I used it to give someone their just dessert. *Twirls around winking at Romero.* But here's the thing... I didn't use it all in 1 shot. *Twirls back around, continuing to walk.* You've got to plan revenge properly!

Dash was in the kitchen with about 5 or 6 other students from the class and they hadnt started on the dish as they were waiting on Big Al to come through with the sake. So all the guys were playing Modern Warfare 2 in his room while the girls were playing with Dash's sisters.

Dash: Hey Bobby I hope your cooking skills are better than your gaming skills or we're all doomed...(laughs)
Bobby: Hey man, its not like youre lighting it up either

A few moments later the doorbell rang.
Dash: I'll get it! I knew Big Al would come through...

*Jack was at home, cooking in the kitchen ... with some "surprise" guests...

"So... what are you all doing here again?" asked Jack looking at FG the fox girl, to a strange catgirl with horns in her head named Maya, and to that  grey catgirl, with white spots in her fur called Seia.

Maya: I want to know that Dash guy!

FG: I want you to help me know about Dash cause I love him!

Seia: I dont love Dash, am here because Maya is an idiot from "Another country", and the way she acts gets her in trouble.

Jack: And what the hell I have to do with all that?

FG: Well, I am also here cause I missed classes, so I am doing this dish with you to get better grades... (And because I know something you dont about this dish)

Jack: What was that last part?

GH: Eh... Dash is cute?

Maya: Oh I hope he is cute, an hero must be cute!

Seia: Told ya, she is an idiot!

Jack: I hate my life... -_-

*** At Dash's house... ***

The front door opened...
Outside  it stood a young puppy girl, about 6, maybe 7 years old.
Her outfit was modest... and by modest we mean a regular kimono with wooden sandles, along with a "Hello Kitty" backpack.
On the left-side of the kimono was a name-tag.

"Hello, my name is...
Big Al"

?? : *In a sweet little voice.* Excuse me sir. Is this the residence of Mr. Dash St. Pierre the part-time pizza delivery boy?

*** Meanwhile... At Guido's Bachelor Pad / Romero's place... ***

Eyah : *Rummaging through a liquor cabinet that used to be locked, her voice slightly muffled.* So as I was saying Romero... Since we don't have the sake, we're just going to have to cook with whatever your older brother's got! I'm sure he won't mind. *She nudges a few bottles out... letting them roll around on the floor.*

Dash saw the little girl and he knew it wasnt Big Al but he appreciated the attempt so he decided to play along.

Dash: Hey Big Al, thanks so much for getting this for me. And you dont have to worry, this stuff is purely for cooking. Grams would probably cut my arms off if I tried to have any of this stuff. Wont you come in and have some pizza before you head back to the palace?

Romero pick the bottles back up as Eyah let them roll out onto the floor. he was watching as she dug around trying to find the right kind of saki. he leaned back on the kitchen counter and thought for a while until he finally though of something to say to eyah

Romero: That's fine and all Eyah, but...I wanted to ask you a question...Why did you try and frame me and Dash with principal Tio's motorcycle? I mean...what did i ever do to you? I mean I kinda like you and all...but i just want to know...why you did it. Dash said your only being nice to me because your using me to get to my brother...I ignored him cause I thought that maybe he was wrong, but now...you kinda got me wondering...

*** At Dash's house... ***


The young girl walked inside, handing Dash her backpack. Her eyes began looking around the entrance... Slightly awestruck.

?? : *Follows Dash into the kitchen, forgetting to answer his first question.* Woah... Is this house all yours mister Dash sir?

She begins wandering around the kitchen, looking at the various decorations, and cooking condiments.

?? : *Giddy* This is all so neat! I'm actually in Mr. Dash's house! *Twirls around, hugging herself and smiling.*

*** Meanwhile... At Guido's Bachelor pad... ***


Eyah : *Standing at the counter, she begins mixing together ingredients.* Well Romero... I tried to do it to get you and Dash out of my hair. *She stops stirring, holding out a spatula, letting it drip into the bowl.* You see... It's hard to be an evil master mind such as myself & pull off nefarious plots in the school with such high profile students around.

She giggles a bit, then throws her arms out to her sides, and begins waving her arms up and down.

Eyah : You see, it'd have been a sinch to take over the school with you two in detention, don't you see!?

A resounding THUD echoed through the bachelor pad as the spatula flew through the air, and ingrained itself in the adjacent wall.
Eyah looked over at the wall... then at her hand... then back at the wall again...

Eyah : Eh... heh heh.... ^^;

She went over to the wall, pulled the spatula out, and began to work once again.

Eyah : *Adding various other ingredients.* As for getting to your brother... That'd take more planning & plotting than a simple case of graffiti.


*** Meanwhile... Out in one of Little Tokyo's public parks... ***

Kyo : *Slumped on one of the benches... Unconscious...* Uggg.... *Slowly... he begins to get up... rubbing his head.* Wh... Where am I? ... *He begins to yawn, looking down at his watch.* What time ish it?

From an adjacent tree... Camma emerged... descending quickly towards Kyo.

Camma : I FOUND YOU!!!

Kyo : *His eyes flew wide open in surprise...* HOAKIE PETE!!!

Camma slammed into Kyo, tackling him. They both rolled backwards off of the bench & into the grass.

Camma : *On-top of Kyo, putting him into a sleeper hold.* You're not getting away from me this time!!!

Kyo : @_@ URK!!! GAK!!! *Passes out...*

Romero looked at the wall now with a hole in it then back to Eyah.

Romero: *rubbing the back of his head*......I'm confused....*looks at the bowl now appering to be bubbling up and overflowing from the mixed ingredients* Um...Eyah....is....is it soppose to do that?

Romero puts his face closer towards the bowl eyeing it closely...

Dash: *laughs* Oh no...I live here with my grandmother and two sisters. I couldnt use all this myself. My grandmother is an amazing cook. She can make almost anything you could think of. I think she was a chef before we ended up living with her after mom and dad died. I gotta get you on your way though because everybody is coming from downstairs so we can work on this big recipe project. Thanks for bringing that sake by. Feel free to stop by again.

With that Dash escorted his apparent "crush" to the street and went back inside to set to work on the project.

*** Outside of Guido's Bachelor Pad... ***

A loud explosion shakes the neighborhood.
One of the neighbors begins barking... and a few Car alarms begin sounding off...
A window opens up, and a pair of figures stick their goopy heads out, gasping for breath & coughing.

*** Back inside... ***

Eyah : *COUGH, COUGH, SPUTTER.* Eyyyahhh~ *Cough Cough* ... Believe it or not Romero... *Wipes some of the dough off of her face, and his.* It is...

Eyah looked back into the kitchen... which looked like a disaster of dough-y proportions.
Thankfully, the bowl was still on the counter, and full of batter.
The kitchen table was devoid of everything... except a small vase with two flowers.

Eyah : *Smerks, pointing to the table.* Look! The flowers are still standing!

The sound of the front door opening echoed through the apartment, followed by a pair of foot steps.

Guido : Here... Let me help you with that~ *Takes off a young woman's light coat, and helps her keep balance as she takes her high-heels off.*

?? : *Giggles.* Thank you kind sir~ *Her eyes begin surveying the room.* So this is the apartment of a flying stunt man?

Guido : *Hangs her stuff up, stifling a grin & a smerk.* Yep! I did all the decorating myself.... But you know... as good as it is... It still needs a little something extra.

?? : *Begins walking around.* And what would that be?

Guido : *Dashes over, sweeping her off of her feet.* The touch of a beautiful flower... such as yourself of course...

?? : *A blush spreads over her face...* Guido... I...

Snickering could be heard coming from the kitchen...


*** Meanwhile... Back at Dash's house... ***


The young girl stood out in the street... dumbstruck by what happened...

?? : ... That wasn't supposed to happen... *Tears began welling up in her eyes as she clenched her fist.* How dare he push me out after I just got here. *She slings her back pack over her shoulder, and begins storming off.* I'll show him...

Meanwhile... Back inside...
Various students all gathered around in the kitchen and began working...
Grams of course sat back & supervised. She also held onto the Royal Import Sake bottle & controlled where it went.

Grams : Now kids... by my count there's enough in here for 4, maybe 5 emeralds if we're careful. You all go ahead and mix your own bowls, and when you're ready let me know. *She smiles, lightly chuckling.* Oh~ ho ho~ this'll be exciting! I've always wanted to make this dish, just never had the time to do it!

All the students began mixing & stirring... Everything remained calm until...

Student : Ma'am? *Tries clicking on the oven.* The oven don't work...

Grams : *Surprised.* Hmm? *Walks over, looking over the oven.* Let's see here... *Flicks some switches, turns some knobs, and smacks it a few times with the back of her hand.* ... Stupid electrical piece of junk! ... I'll take a wooden stove any day...

Dash was working in teh kitchen and he felt bad for rushing that little girl off like he did. Grams could see it while he was working...

Grams: You know you could have let that girl stay and help you know...
Dash: yeah...and I kinda know where youre going with that...
Grams: *nods*

So Dash left the kitchen while Grams set right to what he was working on while he strapped on his skates and helmet and raced down the street hoping to catch the girl. He came upon her about two miles down the road.

Dash: HEY! HEY! WAIT UP!

the girl looked up and turned around and saw Dash coming. She turned around and pretended she didnt see him
Dash: Look, Im sorry for what I did back at my house. you obviously are really interested in what was going on and asking me a lot of questions so I wondered if you could forgive me and would like to come back and help us work in the kitchen. Im sure Grams would love to have an extra set of hands around as it is...

The young girl looked up at Dash, most of her anger melting away.

?? : *Her eyes twinkle as a smile spreads over her lips.* -=Ohh~ That's so sweet of him~!=- *She ponders a moment.* Well... I appreciate you coming back out here to get me... But... I really should be going. *She gestures back towards the castle.* I kinda locked my uncle in a room over there and kinda have to let him out. *She lightly bows to him, and begins skipping off.* Oh! Before I forget! *She turns around, winking at Dash.* I'm Lil' Ellen! *Continues skipping off.*


*** Meanwhile... Back at Dash's house... ***


Grams : *Standing next to the fuse box, shouting up into the kitchen from the basement.* Is the stove turning on yet!?

Student : *Clicks some dials...* ... NO~ MA'AM!

*As the student clicks another dial, the house plunges into darkness.*

Grams : *Cursing electricity under her breath.* ... ALRIGHT! THAT TEARS IT! KIDS! *Clears her throat.* Kids... We're cooking outside in the back yard tonight. *Walks up stairs, and begins going out back.* We ain't licked yet!!!


*** Meanwhile... in a cheap bar downtown... ***


Mr. Fromage : *Takes a swig of a drink with one hand, while holding a frozen pizza on his forehead with his other.* Ugggg....

The PTA Vice-President walks into the bar, taking a seat across from Fromage.

PTA Vice-President : I've got to hand it to you Buck.... You sure picked one heck of a class to mess with.

Mr. Fromage : *Groans.* Yeah.... well the joke's on them. *He puts the pizza down, looking at her.* So... Did ya manage to get them ta do it?

PTA Vice-President : *Sighs, nodding.* Yes... yes... Everything is in place and taking place... Well... Except for a few outliers.

Mr. Fromage : ... Whadya mean?

PTA Vice-President : Look Buck, messing with the electrical appliances of an old woman's house is easy. We're having problems finding the Anchovey residence. All that's listed on his form is a post office box. And guess what... IT'S OVERFLOWING!

Mr. Fromage : Cherry! I can't let one of those farts bring in the dish! Everything's at stake!!! I mean... Heck, I was countin on the curse of the dish to take those kids out, but that's failing big time!!!

PTA Vice-President : *Her eyebrows raise up... her inquisitive stare pierces towards Mr. Fromage.* Are you sure about that? All the other famous chefs who've attempted the dish have either went mad, disappeared, or became insurance salesmen.

Mr. Fromage : *Running his hands through his hair... thinking...* Ok... Ok... I know what I'm gonna do... It ain't gonna be easy... but I've got just the thing to make sure that flamin dance never makes it to my desk.

Dash came up to a dark house and heard bustling going around back...when he walked to the backyard all his friends were hard at work on the back patio and in the yard working on the dish, many on picnic tables.

Dash: Grams...what happened?
Grams: the power went out. thankfully you left your cell phone here so I called the power company and they are on their way to get the lights turned back on but the kids are still hard at work making this emerald dance thing...some of them mentioned some curse but I told them that no curse ever got the better of a St Pierre.

Romero: *laughing as he saw his bro walk his date into the room* heh...hasn't he dated all the women in Little Tokyo yet?

*** At Dash's home... ***

As soon as the power came back on at Dash's place, they were all ready to cook.
Most had their ingredients mixed, and each lined up at the stove taking their respective turns trying to get it to cook.
... When that failed, they turned to Grams who had been preparing for just such an event out in the back yard.
A modest fire pit was set up around the clock cooking each Flaming Emerald Dance the students produced.
The night passed for the students like most do.
Before they each knew it, the hour was late, and they each needed to leave.
Each student respectively walking off with their project...

*** Meanwhile... At Guido's bachelor pad. ***

Eyah : *Finishes mopping up the rest of the goop.* ... There... >_< It's all cleaned up... *Turns to Guido.* Please Mr. Anchovey... Please may I go home!

Guido : *Arms folded, his eyes give the kitchen a once over...* ... Alright...  I suppose you can go...

Eyah : *Looks over towards Romero's room.* ... What about Romero?

Guido : *Glances over towards Romero's room as well... smirking.* Oh... You don't want to have to do what he's doing. ... I'm feelin somewhat generous tonight.


*** Early the next morning... a few minutes before the second student began going to school... ***

Eyah had began slowly walking to school... Stopping outside of Guido's apartment... Awaiting Romero to come out.

Eyah : *Stifles a yawn... bags showing under her eyes.* Uggg... It took the rest of the night... *Holds up a plastic container with a feint green glow inside.* ... But I got it done... *Actually lets out a yawn.* I hope Romero isn't too long... I need him to hold this before I dro~ ... Zzzzzzzz.....

Eyah falls asleep standing up... the container falling out of her hand, clattering onto the ground... thankfully not spilling it's contents.

Dash walked out of his house, container in hand, glowing its telltale green...

Dash: thanks a million Grams...I'll make it up to you somehow.
Grams: Oh son, its nothing...I simply wanted to help you with this project. I'll have your favorite ready when you get home
Dash: thanks Grams!

So he raced off with visions of jambalaya in his head

*Meanwhile at Jack house...

Jack: Great... we just finished.... I couldnt sleep all night...

FG the fox girl: Relax, we just have to take the container to Little Tokyo High and everything will be fine!

Jack: Besides the fact you tied that catgirl with horns so it doesnt go to the school?

Seia: Relax old buddy, I will take care of her...

Jack: Cant you take her to your home at least?

FG :All tied up? Yeah sure no one would notice!

Jack: Anyway... lets get over with this...

*** At Guido's bachelor pad. ***

As Eyah stood there sleeping... a man walked by.
He wore a cheap suit, along with a pair of sunglasses... And reeked of cheap cologne.

Man : *Stopped, looking over at Eyah.* ... Wait a minute... Isn't that... *He pulls out a small computer, and taps on it a few times.* Well it is! *His eyes immediately survey the scene, spotting the Tupperware sitting on the ground.* Heh heh... Now if this ain't easy... *He reaches down, picks up the container, and sticks it in a pocket inside his suit jacket. Then proceeds to begin running down the street.*

*** Meanwhile... ***

As Dash headed to school, a female cyclist rode up along side of him, slightly out of breath.

Woman : *Panting, sweating slightly.* Phew~ Nice day out isn't it kid?

They both stopped at a stoplight, awaiting the green light & crosswalk signal to flicker on. The woman looked over at Dash, slightly adjusting the sunglasses covering her eyes.

Woman : So... What've you got there? Is that a science experiment or lunch? *Her stomach growls.* -=Ugg... Not having breakfast was a mistake.=-

Romero noticing that the door must have been left open for strange people to come in closed it

Romero: ugh...my bro sometimes...always running out for a date he forgets to close the door....*yarwns and walks back into the kitchen* I wonder if there's anything left to eat that wasn't put into that project......

Its a project for school...I worked all night with my grandmother on it... (hears stomach growling)...sorry that youre hungry. (Deftly turns backpack around and opens the zippered pouch with one hand, puts the container inside as he takes out another...this is something that you might like...its some of my grandmother's leftover tuna casserole...(hey you know cats and fish) take it...I got some money and I cna get something at school

With that, Dash skated off down a side street, wondering if that woman was up to something.

The woman looked at the tupper-ware container, shaking it slightly.

Woman : I don't usually take food from school kids... *Pops open the container, and pulls out a pair of chop-sticks.* However I could go for some breakfast!

She takes a big whiff of the leftovers... and with that her eyes go crossed.

Woman : *Holding back tears.* ... Oh my...

*** Further ahead... as Dash continues on his way. ***

A rather large man, an ex sumo wrestler, was pushing a cart through the street. At the moment, he's facing away from Dash, and slowly walking.

Big Man : BREAKFAST CART HERE... I'LL SAY, BREAKFAST CART HERE... *He picks up two bowls, one filled with rice cereal, the other with cold ramen.* YOU CAN'T GO TO WORK OR SCHOOL ON AN EMPTY STOMACH!

As Dash gets closer, the man pivots around, now facing Dash... and in his way.

Big Man : GET YOUR~ Uh~ Oh! *He closes his eyes, awaiting the impact.*


*** Meanwhile... Inside Guido's bachelor pad... ***

As Romero had finished finding something to munch on... Eyah burst into the apartment, and began looking through the fridge.

Eyah : *Eyes wide open, moving everything around.* Maybe I put it in here... Yes! That's it! I sleep-walked into the kitchen, put it in here, then left! It has to be in here!!!

Dash sees the breakfast cart and weighs his options

Dash: Well can't go under it, cant go around it and surely cant go through it so...

With that he crouched down and jumped as high as he could, just barely clearing over the  of the man's head and landing back on his wheels and skidding to a stop

Dash: Wow...I thought that only worked in movies...(shouts to the man) Sorry sir!

With that he skated on his way, and the man passed out after narrowly averting disaster.

Romero:  ?:| er....ah....left what Eyah?

FG the fox girl and Jack the black cat where now close to Little Tokyo High with the container...

Jack: Why we had to make so much?

FG: I want good grades, okey?

Dash skated up to LTHS very thankful not to have had any more crazy misadventures or run ins


Dash: Man, that was probably the craziest trip to school Ive had in a while...but at least I made it.

With that he skated to his locker, took his backpack off and set it inside (so he could keep an eye on it in case Mr Fromage or somebody tried to steal it) and took off his skates and protective gear and switched to his sneakers then he grabbed his backpack and walked to homeroom and took his usual seat

Dash (thinking): Nobody is getting fired...not on my watch...

The day slowly began with all the students finally arriving at school.
That morning Kyo was still absent, while Camma was also not there.

Sheena : *Sitting, arms folded, and cheeks puffed out in frustration.* Hrmph! >.<

Eyah : *Slumps down into her desk next to Sheena... Exhausted from searching & explaining to Romero about the missing dish.* ... What's your story Sheena?

Sheena : Sheena doesn't want to talk about it!


*** Meanwhile... Outside the school... Out by the pool... ***

Mr. Fromage : *Pacing back and forth...* Ugg...

From the bushes, a figure emerges. A pair of shades cover his eyes, and a sly grin sits on his lips...

Mr. Fromage : *Twists around quickly, a look of shock on his face.* WHAT!? How... Why!?

The Tio : Relax tuns of fun... *Pulls out a pair of crochet sticks, and begins twiddling them in his fingers.* Just here as backup. Yer boys said they've gotten most of the stuff. Now we just got to get yer class done.

Mr. Fromage : Oh... *Wipes his brou.* Good... Wait... most?!

The Tio : *Nods* Yep... Just gotta take care of that Dash kid, and keep our eyes open for two other students.

Mr. Fromage : *Puts his hands on his hips.* And just how the heck do we take care of Dash?

The Tio : Oh... You don't wanna know... *He sleeks up to Mr. Fromage, wrapping his arm around Fromage's back.* Ya see... It's a fate so horrible... that it makes mere mortals quake in their shoes...

Mr. Fromage : Water Balloons?

The Tio : ... No... No I mean REAL evil!

Mr. Fromage : ... Frozen Water Balloons?

The Tio : *Looks down at Mr. Fromage...* ... *He releases Mr. Fromage, then pushes him into the pool as he walks off.*

DAsh looks around and sees some dejected faces as classmates enter and take their seats

Dash: I knew it...that guy is up to something (thinking) I just hope Grams is ok...

Meanwhle back at Dash's house...

Grams: Well that was an interesting night for sure...

then she is stopped cold...
Grams: Something is troubling him...I dont know HOW I know but something is troubling Dash...

With that she immediately tore into the kitchen. pots and pans flew everywhere as Grams worked feverishly.

Grams: I just hope I have enough left over...

Romero kept pounding his head on the desk worried about when class starts.

Romero: aww man....that Turkey is really going to bake us now! I can't stand to fail this class cause then my bro's going to have me move old boxes down at the Pizza Cat! oh man oh man!!!

Romero hit his head with a loud bang and looked down at the ground.

Romero: *thinking* hmm...maybe if Meowzma can do it....I can do it too...*ducks under his desk and tries to tunnel his way out of the class*

Jack and FG sat next to each other, a big container was chose to them...
 
Jack: Shouldn't we have left this like in... the kitchen?
 
FG: No way! That way they would steal it!
 
*FG the fox girl looks at Dash and smiles - Hi Dash, if you weren't able to do the dish you can take some of ours, we did the extra family pack jumbo size!"
 
Jack  has an angry face and says nothing, "why was that idiot so popular with girls?" He thinks

Dash whispered to FG

Dash: Dont worry...Ive been guarding mine all the way here...something tells me that ol turkey butt has something planned for us because I could hear somebody talking about stealing everyone's project except mine and yours...

paging Kyo...paging kyo Zaber...or anyone else with a character in this story...

The day continues on.. Finally arriving at the class everyone's been dreading. Cooking.
As everyone made their way into the room, a few things became clear...

1) All the tables were arranged in a circle, with a single desk & chair in the middle.
2) The desk had a nametag with "Dash" written on it.
3) Above the desk & chair a bucket appeared to be hanging from something attached to the ceiling.

... Oh... And Mr.Fromage had a damp look as if he had a sweating problem.

Eyah : *Walks in, looking over the arrangement.* ... Huh... *She looks over at Mr.Fromage.* You know sir... I expected better from you.

Mr. Fromage : *Grumbles.* Take your seat Ms. Osaka.

As all the students continue walking in, Tio can be seen over in the far corner. Keeping count of all the students, yet at the same time not paying much attention.

Everyone files into class and takes their seat. Dash walked in, and looked over the arrangement, noting his desk in the middle, and then he shook his head

Dash (thinking): you know...for an evil genius bent on getting Principal Tio fired, you could have come up with something more original...

Dash squeezed past two of the desks and took his seat.

Meanwhile, back at the house, Amy, who was sick in bed that day, came downstairs because Grams hadnt brought her some orange juice

Amy: Grams, *cough cough* I was wondering when you would...HOLY MOLEY! What are you doing?!?
Grams: Something bad is going to happen to Dash at school...I can feel it...so Im trying to make him an extra set of that dish we spent yesterday working on
Amy: Grams...sometimes I wonder about you...
Grams: Oh and here is that juice you wanted...and some soup...oh and the remote to the TV...
Amy: Gee thanks!

-Yeah that was pretty lame, even my article titled "Superheroes, why they have to ruin our lives?" for the school newspaper was better than this- says Jack-. And only Eyah seemed to have read it...
 
FG: (whispering) Don't worry black kitty, I will help ya with that newspaper...-
 
Jack: (whispering) Yeah sure, you are just going to use the job as an excuse to interview Dash... but I need help, so you are hired...
 
FG: (whispering) Thanks Kuroneko-chan!

"Man... I miss the times when I was atacked by ninjas in my other school... at least the place didnt end being blow up to pieces regulary like this one. What? Fighting ninjas? That must have been a dream, I am not one of those stupid wannabe-heroes" thinks Jack. Then his eyes go blank for two seconds and he forgets the whole thing.

"Oh, I knew they had brainwashed this guy, but now he is more of a yerk than before, he goes after Dash like JJ goes after spiderman, or at least he tries" thinks FG

Mr. Fromage : *Takes a deep breath, sighing.* Ok kids… Let's have it~

Tio : *Holds his hand up.* Just a moment Mr. Fromage. I'd like to first address your class. *His eyes gaze over all of the students, then focus upon Dash.*

Slowly, Tio walks out into the center, resting his hand on Dash's shoulder.

Tio : Everyone… You should be proud of your achievements you've done today. Each of you have spent the past couple of days cooking a dish so hard to make, that many wallow before it's awesome might.

He squeezes Dash's shoulder slightly, then lets go, continuing forward.

Tio : However, special recognition needs to go towards one student in here today…  As I hear, without this young man's help, most of you wouldn't have completed such a hard dish. *He turns around, gesturing to Dash.* Let's all give the young saint a hand shall we?

Tio enthusiastically begins clapping, gesturing towards all the other students to do the same.

Sheena : *Pouting, slowly clapping.* -=Sheena blames poor management on this decision…=-

Eyah : *Clapping… uneasily.* -= Something feels familiar….=-

Tio : *Quickly stops clapping, snapping back around facing Dash.* That being said young man… I have a little something for all of your hard work… *He reaches into his jacket… and pulls out a remote with a single red button on it.* … AN F for TRAP!

As Dash was about to leap into action, the button was pressed.
Restraints popped out of the chairs everyone was sitting in, holding them all down, including Dash.
Finally, the bucket suspended over head released, falling down & over Dash's head, blinding him as he began tossing his head around trying to get it off.

Tio : *Puts the remote back into his suit coat, then pulls out what looks like an odd caulking gun.* It's no use young man… I've lined the inside of that bucket with something that you cannot un-glue… *He reaches down, and takes Dash's backpack.* PURE EVIL!!!

Eyah : *Smiling brightly.* So that's what felt familiar!

Dash thrashed around knowing the predicament he was in. He was in way over his head this time.

Dash: GRAHHH!!!!!! Principal Tio, how could you?!?

Then a voice unfamiliar to anyone in the room was heard...

???: Yes...how could you...no one messes with my grandson...
???: Or my best friend...
???: No...OUR...best friend...

Dash still wasnt sure what was going on, but his grandmother appeared at the door of the classroom...and with her were Dash's American friends...Gary, Karlos, Ashley and Brock...in full battle armor...Dash's grandmother even was dressed for battle...something Dash had never seen before...

Romero: Principle Tio is a Spy?? I'll help Dash!

Romero jumped ontop of his desk and lunged towards Principle Tio

Romero: *yelling* For great Justtice!!!

FG: Pure evil? Oh no...
 
*Jack eyes went blank, then turned all red, and he was trying as hard as he could to get free, it seems the evil in that bucket was causing a strange reaction in Jack...
 
-He is evil, must destroy evil, I told you he was evil, must destroy evil...- said Jack, normally FG would have knocked him out, but she was also trapped...
 
FG: Do you have any idea of what you have done Mr Tio? The school insurance doesn't cover this tipe of disaster if the principal itself causes it, he is goona get free, he will fight Dash, and no matter who wins, THE SCHOOL WILL BE DESTROYED AND YOU WILL BE FIRED!!! 

Dash continued to thrash about as the evil poured down his face. Then all of a sudden...something strange happened.

Romero suddenly began to glow...so did Camma...and Sheena...and Amy...and Kia...and Gary and Karlos and Brock and Ashley...and even Jack, despite the reaction he was having...

Principal Tio: What's going on?
Grams: What's going on is something that you never factored into your little plan Principal...the light of good that we all carry...not just Dash...

Suddenly the light that glowed around everyone in the room, shot straight at Dash like a host of ultra powerful lasers...it was a power that had never been seen anywhere, much less Little Tokyo High School. There was an ultra-bright flash...and when the light has gone away...all of the chairs that had held the students came undone as if by some strange force, and the evil that had nearly possessed Dash had been burned away by the combined power of the entire rest of the class, leaving Principal Tio unconscious on the floor.

The dust settled in the room. Most of the students felt touched, others felt confused, while others just wanted to know what their final grade was going to be.

Sheena : Huh... Sheena is confused... *She looks over at Camma.* When did Camma get here!?!

Camma : *Her school cloths look messy, torn, and dirty. Various grease stains cover the skirt, and parts of her shirt.* I walked in while the light show was happening... *Her eyes continued looking around the room...*

Kyo : *Hiding behind a few of the tables in the back room.* -= Why did everything have to get so bright & loud when I entered the room!? I needed them to save me from that crazy girl! Now she's in here and looking for me!=-


Eyah was the first student to walk up to Tio, and nudge him with her foot.


Eyah : Huh... *Smerks, reaching down into his suit, pulling out the odd caulking gun, and his wallet.* I'll take those... *She flips open the wallet, reading it over, absentmindedly twirling the gun.* Oh~ This is the jack pot. ^_^

Mr. Fromage : *Speechless, clears his throat.* Eerrr… Well… Yes! Be it as it may… *Looks at the student body.* Despite evil plots and plans you students still need to submit at least one Flaming Emerald dance. So… Whom here would like to go first?

After a long pause, Grams stepped forward with a lighter and Dash's container as well as one she had brought.

Grams: My grandson would go first but I had his sisters take him to the hospital and get his eyes checked out and make sure he wasnt too badly hurt.

Grams pulled out a plate and carefully laid the "emeralds" on it and glazed them with the sauce from the recipe. She then pulled out the lighter and had everyone back away and carefully lit the lighter and all of them lit immediately. as they were burning they emitted a faint green glow...

Mr Fromage looked at it with some degree of shock, some of confusion (mostly because he figured that no one would be able to make this particular dish so he could take over the school because then he'd fail everyone)...after the flames died down,  Grams smiled and said "wanna try it Mr Fromage?" He carefully took one, bracing himself for one of the worst things he had ever had, but after popping one in his mouth and chewing for a minute, a smile slowly crept on his face...not a devious smile mind you like you would have expected...but the kind of smile you get when you try something for the first time and you know its good... "Well Mrs St Pierre, I must say, I am impressed. When I first gave out this assignment I wanted to make it so absolutely impossible that I would have no choice but to fail the students in this class...but after what Ive seen today, you can rest assured that I will have quite a glowing (the class groaned at his horrific attempt at humor) recommendation to the board." The class cheered.

*Jack has fainted after what had happened, while FG had checked his pulse and made sure he was still breathing...
 
"That was so weird, like a Deux Ex Machidna" she thought, she had no idea of what the hell had just happened, but was glad that the school wasn't destroyed.
 
Then she heard Mr Fromage do the bad joke, and was happy to now her grades would go up. FG was going to go to the hospital to check on Dash after school was over, after all she had already lost too many classes.
 
*Then  the door opened and a strange looking Nurse entered the class, she was a tall and cute red fox  who was wearing glasses
 
-Okey, sorry to bug you all, but we just had a very strange thing happen here, so I am going to ask to all the people that where inside this room when that happened to go to my office after classes, I know all of you had plans and all, but last time something like this happened, I think it was back in 1987 or something, the persons involved had some strange side-effects. Besides the school budget cant take on mode demands, okey?-
 
*Everyone sighs, this was going to be a very long day...

Yes... Everything seemed like it was back to normal... Well... As normal as it could be for Little Tokyo High.
However...


*** Later that day... In the Lunch Room... ***

Eyah : *Sitting at a lunch table, talking with Romero.* You see Romero-kun, the best part of a evil plot is mis-leading the public. Take "Principal Tio" in the class room for instance. *She giggles, lightly kicking her feet in excitement.* That wasn't Principal Tio! *She shows Romero the wallet.* You see that? His name is actually "Afro Tio." Good name... Look at the Afro on that guy!

Kyo : *Under-neath the table, still hiding from Camma.* Ok Ms.Smarty Pants. If that wasn't Principal Tio, then why did he look like him, and where's the real principal?


* Around the same time... In the Male Faculty Bathroom... *

The Real Principal Tio : *Inside a stall, on the throne.* ... *Sighs, looking at the empty toilet paper dispenser.* ... Afro?! Come on! This isn't funny! I need to get back to work!

Coach Miniac : *In the next stall over. Same problem.* It's no use Amoto, your twin bro's been gone for the last 3 hours.

The Real Principal Tio : *Grumbles.* ... You know... I wish I had remembered my cell phone at my desk.

Coach Miniac : And I wish that the latest budget cuts wouldn't have prevented us from getting that TP dispenser I REQUESTED TO PREVENT SITUATIONS LIKE THIS!!!!

Mr. Gimura : *In the next next stall over, just sitting on the throne reading a news paper crossword puzzle.* Can you guys please keep it down? I'm trying to think of a 5 letter word for "Unable to escape."


*** Meanwhile... ***

Mr. Fromage : *Driving across town by himself, he pulls out his cell phone, calling the PTA-Vice President.* Yes, madam, it's me. Yeah, the whole grading thing didn't fully go as I expected... but... *He looks down at the "Flaming Emerald Dance", still glowing in it's container which he sealed after talking to the class.* Please call the board together for tonight. I've got something they need to see. It's the proof you've been looking for...

Romero: *off in his own world* I can't believe i was glowing....it was cool...but itchy....and i think it chafed....*sighs then looks at the picture Eyah gave him* Dang...that's a nice Fro'.....i wonder who does his hair...that dude has style....much more than Principal T ever has....

after lunch walking to the next class...

Romero: so...um Eyah...seeing as Sheena hates me....and no other girls will give me the time of day wanna maybe go out? I...I got tickets to the Rude Noise

Eyah : *Thinks for a few moments... twirling a pen around in her fingers.* Hmm... Well... I didn't like their return album, but I'll give them a second chance. *Smiles.* Sure! I'm in a good mood today! *She looks behind her.* What about you Class Representative Kyo, feel like some hard rock?

Kyo : *On the lookout...* Thanks Eyah, but no thanks. I plan on hiding out at the Samurai Pizza Cat after school. I've got a bad feeling that Camma's getting something ready for me...

Eyah : *Looks forward, a confused look over her eyes.* Oh yeah... What'd you do to make her so angry Class Representative Kyo? *Gasps.* Don't tell me... you two are... having a lovers quarrel!!!

Kyo : *Sighs.* If we are, I didn't know we were an item, or what I did wrong. T_T

Romero: man Ryo, you got it bad...hmm...maybe you should come along....that'd be the last place she'd probally think to find you...

(Im sitting the rest of this one out...Dash is in the hospital after this latest crazy happening...)

*Jack seemed to have recovered and sits on a table alone, ready to eat his lunch, then FG moves from another table and sits next to him..
 
"What do you want?" says Jack annoyed "Shouldn't you be in the Dash fan club meting?"
 
"Cut it off kitty, I just wanted to sit here, okey?" she says growling at him, Jack says nothing and starts eating

The "All girls club", or AGC, five of those bunny girls that became students of the school some time ago, was sitting on a table next to them...

"Hikari, this is the last time I let you pic what to eat!" said Rine, the "Boss" bunny girl

"I am sorry Boss, but I didnt knew the school veggies special tasted so bad!" said Hikari, the Boss assistant, she didnt know why the Boss still let her to pick the food, most of the time her choises were awful.

The other three bunny girls said nothing and continued to eat, those two always did the same...

Farah Gail: Aka FG the Fox girl, she is a secret agent infiltrated in the school, she loves Dash, but secret agent stuff usually gets in the way. She plants to visit Dash at the hospital after school.
 
Jack Daniel Black: He is a small black cat working at the school newspaper, trying to uncover the truth behind all the crazy stuff going in Little Tokyo High (And he also wants to blame Dash for all of it). He doesnt remenber anything about his strange reaction to the evil filled bucket.

(BC, Dash cant have visitors right now so FG wont be able to see him after school...I dont need my character getting roped back into the story at this point.)

(Don't worry Dash, as you wish you're done with the rest of this RP. Anything else written about your character unless it's from you won't count.)

(Thanks KZ. This should be the last entry of mine for this story below)


Dash's eyes fluttered for a moment, and when he opened them, he saw he was in a hospital bed. when he looked toward his feet his sister Kia was poking her head over looking right at him.

Kia: How ya doin sleepyhead?
Dash: Hey there...wow, how long was I out?
Grams: Youve been out for about 6 hours.
Dash: Whoa...I dont remember anything really after that sticky stuff got in my eyes...and then there was this huge flash of light I could barely make out...and that's the last I remember until I woke up here.
Grams: We wont bother you with that at this point young man...the doctor will be by to see you here in a bit...he'll be glad to see that youve come around.

Kyo stood there... Pondering his options... When a slender hand tenderly placed itself on his shoulder.

Camma : He's right Kensabre, that'd be the last place I'd look for you. *Her hand still gently lay on his shoulder.*

Kyo : ... *Wimpers, his eyes look over at Eyah.* Help... Me...

Eyah : *Ponders for a moment.* Only if you let me try something on you... I promise it won't hurt. ^_^ ... -=Much anyway if I'm right...=-

Kyo : *Lightly nods.*

Camma's hand began to grip Kyo, she was prepared to take him and run. That is until Eyah quickly pulled out the wierd gun she got off of The Tio, and fired off a shot at Kyo.
A wierd blob of green goo blasted Kyo's shoulder where Camma's hand was.

Eyah : Hmm... *Walks forward, and pokes the goo.* Just as I figured... *Holds it up, looking it over.* This isn't "pure evil"... it's just a environmentally friendly glue. *Shrugs, turning around, and walking off with Romero. Sorry Class Representative Kyo... The glue won't come undone for an hour. By then Romero-kun and I'll be at the concert. Have fun you two!!!

Kyo : *A look of dis-belief flushes over his eyes as his fists slowly clench in anger...*

Romero walked on with Eyah watching Kyo as he tried to free himself from Camma...

Romero: I wonder why Camma's been after him all day anyways...and what would have that gun done to Ryo if it was "pure evil"

As Dash was talking to his grandmother, the doctor came into the room with Dash's chart

Doctor: Well hello there Mr St Pierre...glad to see youre awake again. We had to keep you unconscious while we worked to get that substance off of you.
dash: I understand...
Doctor: But judging by the fact that your eyes are open, we were able to get it all off...We decided to send it to the university for testing and its not "pure evil" as your grandmother said it was described...its just glue...
Dash: well that makes me feel better...it still really hurt though
Doctor: Im sure...(laughs) anyway, we'll keep you overnight just to make sure that there arent any effects on your vision and then if youre still doing better tomorrow, you can go home
Dash: WOOhOO!
Grams: Thank you Doctor...I'll call his work and let them know what happened.

*Jack had just finished his lunch and stands up to leave, FG stands up too
 
Jack: Are you going to follow me all day?
 
FG: We are in the same class, and I promised to help you with the school newspaper, remember?
 
Jack: Oh right, have  you any idea of we can write about all this? And why that Mr Fromage guy haven't been send to jail?
 
FG: To jail? For what? For using a fake Tio and some glue that causes you a strange reaction?
 
Jack: Glue that causes me a strange reaction? Are you talking about that pure evil stuff?
 
FG: Ha, I got you, you do remember!
 
Jack: Whatever... how much time we have left until our next class?

Eyah : *Shrugs* The worst thing it would've done is turn class representative Kyo into my devious evil servant for either all eternity or at least next week around lunch time. In any case... *She twirls around, winking at Romero.* I'll see you later on tonight... *Begins prancing off.* Don't be late~ <3

*** Later that day... around 7:45 PM... ***

Mr. Fromage : *Sitting in a big auditorium room full of fold-up chairs... Grumbling.* You know Mad'am Vice President... I was kinda expecting a bigger turnout...

PTA Vice President : *Sighs, taking a sip from a flask.* They're all having problems getting here due to the Rude Noise concert next door...

Mr. Fromage : ... *Sighs* And now I'm missing a rock concert... You know... When we get done taking over that blasted school, I'm going to never miss another rock concert again...

A bunny guy with glasses and dreesed in a business suit enters the school basement, finding some people there...

*Usagi looks at the people surprised

Usagi: "Uh, What? Is a bit too early?" *looks at his watch "Oh right, I got this place rented for 8:00 PM!"

PS: Rent-a-basement? Hey they have to cover all those repairs at the school somewhat!


the “Agent”: A mysterious Male hare that is dressed like a lawyer and uses glasses, he seems to run what is left of the the “Dusk Hare". Besides some shadowly stuff, he almost havent been involved in any evil activity since the Shadows High " Banchou" trashed the dusk hare. For some reason, he looks a bit like princess Vi.

(Hey guys, just because m not participating in this story anymore doesnt mean that the story has to die!!!)

later that night at the concert

Romero and Eyah where in the front row of the Nude Noises show taking in everthing ...

Romero: *yelling to be heard* THIS IS A GREAT CONCERT HUH? FOR A BUNCH OF EVIL BIRDS THEY REALLY CAN SING!!!!

This is what happened when the Rude Noise had to do a gig at an adult sound club after concert sales were down in the post-comet recession.

lol my bad...typo....

The concert was in full-blown heavy metal mode.
The ground shook with the stomping of feet, and the jumping of fans.
The scent of BO, Body Spray, and artificial fog was everywhere, and in everything.

As Romero looked over where Eyah was supposed to be, she was nowhere to be seen.
... That is... Until...

Eyah : *Slowly emerging from a trap door, center stage, with a mic in hand...* ...

Smoke poured from the door as she emerged... The lasers and the lights lit up the area, focusing solely on her...
The band continued to rock... looking a little confused... yet going with it...

Eyah : *Looks over her shoulder, a gleam in her eye, in a low voice.* Ok boys... Time to shift to a different tune...

The Rude Noises finished the current song, and left the drums to fill in as the prepped...

Eyah : *Turns, facing the crowd.* ... HIT IT LITTLE TOKYO!


*** Meanwhile... Back Stage... ***


Kyo : *Standing there with Camma and Sheena.* ... I still don't understand why we're here...

Sheena : *Squeels* Because! You and Camma are going to go up on stage to get the band's autograph while Eyah has them distracted!

Camma : *Sighs, her hand still glued to Kyo's shoulder.* Please just go with it class representative Kyo. Sheena can't do it herself... She's too shy.

Kyo : Now I'm even more confused... You mean to tell me that she *Points at Sheena* is shy!?!

Sheena : *Begins pushing Kyo and Camma out on stage.* Go! GO! GOOOOO!!!!


As Sheena pushes Kyo and Camma on stage towards the band, the music is beginning to ramp up.
The crowd begins to scream and shout as both Eyah and the band get ready to rock HARD.
... Unfortunately... it was not meant to be.
As Kyo and Camma rushed on stage, a loud CRASH sounded through the roof as a Blue, Pink, and White blur whizzed by, and slammed into the main circuit breakers of the arena.
Plunging the entire arena into music-less darkness with a riled up crowd.

Meanwhile, in another place, inside LTH....
 
A bunny guy with glasses and dressed in a business suit is inside the school basement, looking at Jack the black cat and FG the fox girl...
 
"This is it? You are the only ones here?" he said, upset
 
"Everyone else got a ticket for the Rude Noise concert, so, why we where invited here anyway?" asked Jack, holding a paper notebook and a pen in his paws
 
"Well, I was planning to hire some people for... " Usagi says nervous looking at FG "Sushi restaurant (yeah that will do), only you know, I was going to make everyone fight each other and... umm... the last few who remained after the big brawl would get the job"
 
"Isn't that a bit exaggerated for just a Sushi  restaurant?" asked FG looking right into the bunny guy eyes
 
"We have a lot of rivals in the food business, and they play dirty" the bunny said, now looking more relaxed
 
"Umm, so what, we are hired?" asked Jack, the extra cash would be helpful after all
 
"No, you are a weakling, and she works... for a rival restaurant chain!" The bunny said pointing to FG 
 
"What a waste of time then..." said Farah just as a lot of people entered by the door, filling the auditorium...   
   
"Okey everyone, this is your chance to get a job for a big Sushi restaurant chain! Everyone fights everyone!, only the last three survivors get the job!" shouted Usagi looking exited, FG had to admit it was a good trap. But she was was skilled and  well trained, and once she activated Jack with the "Code word", they would see who would laugh last.   
 
"Dakota" said FG avoiding a ferret that was about to hit her with a bat, and Jack eyes turned purple... 

Meanwhile... Back at the Rude Noise concert.

The crowd was growing uneasy with each moment there was no music, nor any lights.
A growing chant began to emerge... "Pay or Play! Pay or Play!"

* On stage... *

Kyo : Ugg... *Picking Camma and himself up.* What hit us...

Camma : *Surveying the scene.* 3 crashing projectiles. They appear to have knocked out the circuit breakers.

As the crowd began to grow even more angry... a green glow began to shine brightly from the nose-bleed section in back.
Silence began to fall over the crowd as they all turned to see what it was.

Sheena : Eh? *Holds her hand up over her eyes, squinting.* What's that? Some raver that got lost?

A young girl stands in the nose-bleed section.
A container in one hand, and a lid in the other.
Emerging from the top of the container is an emerald flame whose movement is not like that of normal fire.
It shone brightly, it's movements were fierce, yet graceful.

Camma : *Her eyes shoot wide open as she hurriedly pulls Kyo closer to her, hugging him to her tightly.* Cover your ears... *As Kyo does so, her voice echoes loudly through the stadium as if coming out of a bullhorn.* ROMERO ANCHOVEY! I KNOW YOU'RE IN THE CROWD! GO AFTER THAT YOUNG GIRL IN THE NOSEBLEED SECTION! SHE HAS YOUR FLAMING EMERALD DANCE!

With that, Camma lept high into the air with Kyo, and landed in the middle of the crowd. Then began rushing as quickly as she could towards the emerald flames.

Eyah : *Dusting herself off.* Ohh... So she thinks she can steal from me eh!? *She hops off the stage, and begins running up towards the emerald flames as well.

Romero: Who what where when??? ?:| *looks around and sees that green glowing flame* hey...that's that thing me and Eyah made...I bet if i got it...she'd give me a kiss....hehehe....or maybe even more.... =]

Romero made his way to the source of the green flame pushing past all the angry people until he finally waded to the the woman

Romero: um...hey your that girl that was with my bro....you seem to have my um....green flame...*points to it* Could you um...maybe give it back?

(Alright...Dash is not partaking in the main story anymore but let's check in on him as he recovers)

Nurse: Mr St Pierre...its time to change your IV
Dash: Thanks...do you know when I can go home?
Nurse: The doctor should be able to discharge you in the morning
Dash: thanks...I havent the slightest memory of what happened to me...all I know is I was sitting in a desk in the middle of a circle, then something fell on me and then there was a bright light, and then I was here...
Nurse: Well you were unconscious so we have to keep you overnight at least for observation...
Dash: I understand...I wish I could help my friends though...
Nurse: well I appreciate that but you need to rest...there...all done
Dash: thanks...have a good night ma'am
Nurse: you too...
Dash: Oh...nurse?
Nurse: Yes?
Dash: could you hand that bag over to me? its got my computer in it...I have somebody I wanna talk to
Nurse: sure. (hands him laptop bag)
Dash: thank you.

(hey guys can we move the story along?)

*Jack fainted after the fight was over, he and the fox girl had defeated all the thugs, who where all knocked out, leaving only Farah and the bunny guy named Usagi in conditions to fight.
 
"Well..." said Usagi "Do you want to fight me or something?"
 
"No thank you" said Farah " I am just gonna pick this lil cat and leave, a school is not place for fights"
 
"Okey" said Usagi, looking relaxed, and the fox girl picked Jack and leaved the school basement...

(I'll be wrapping the story up in the beginning of August. I'm going to be going on one last family vacation tomorrow and will be gone for at least 1 & 1/2 weeks. As soon as I get back I'll get started. My apologies for the delay on this. My goal is to get a new story started in September.)

The little girl looked at Romero for a moment... then just smiled.

?? : You can have your assignment back if you'd like... *She lightly twirls around facing away from Romero & the others, then begins smacking her bottom.* If you can catch me that is!!!

With that, she began running off down the stairs out of the stadium.
Meanwhile... on stage...

Speedy : *Groggily getting up.* Ugg.... That was one of them landings wasn't it?

Guido : *Working a CRACK out of his back.* You know guys... I really think we should just invest in a bus or something.

Polly : *Coughs... all of her fur is standing on end as electricity courses through her body.* I think~ ZZZZTTTTT! I think~ ZZZZTTTTT! I think~ ZZZZTTTTT!

"What the... LOOK WHAT YOU CATS DID TO OUR STAGE!!!"

Bad Max clenched his guitar with fury... Pointing it at the pizza cats with a deadly glare in his eye.

Bad Max : It wasn't bad enough that you have to ruin every one of our evil plans, so now you decide to wreck our stage when we're throwing a legitimate concert!?!

Cannonball Battery : *Emerging from the rubble with a base drum over his head.* Yeah! Stupid cats! ... Oh no... *Begins waving his arms around frantically.* THEY MADE ME BLIND!!!

Speedy : *Uneasily smiles, lightly laughing.* Well... eheh... eheh... Ya see... This wasn't part of the original plan. We really aren't here to~

Bad Max : *Violently waves his guitar, cutting Speedy off.* I don't want to hear any of it... We're going to make you cat's pay for defiling the sacred stage of heavy metal, and there's nothing you can do about it! *Looks around to his fellow band members.* Am I right boys!?!

Cannonball Battery : I'm with ya boss!

Mojo Rojo : Yeah! They're gonna pay out of their noses!

Ronnie Geissmuller : Awesome! A fight sequence! I knew the choreography lessons would pay off!!!

Romero took off after the Girl running down the steps as fast as he can but winds up tripping on someone's Tail and falling down the long stairs

Romero: ARGH!!! look out!!!

eventually he hits the bottom with a loud thud and looks around..

Romero: where did she go?

As Romero lay on the pavement, a green light could be seen zigg-zagging through the crowd.
From behind, an arm reached down, pulled him up, and began tugging him along.

Eyah : There you go Romero-Kun. You really need to watch your step~ *Smacks face-first into a cement support pillar.* MMPH!!

Camma came up from behind, pulling Eyah off of the pillar, and pulling everyone else along, basically plowing though the confused crowd.

Camma : Keep going guys! We almost have her!

Kyo : *Smacking into people while being dragged.* UUGGGG!!! @_@

*** A few minutes later... They all are standing outside a large pair of double-doors. The emergency lighting dimly illuminates the corridor. ***

Sheena : Does anyone know where Sheena's at right now?

Kyo : *Squinting.* It... looks like it's one of the rent-able auditoriums...

Camma : She's in there...

Sheena : Someone should go in first...

  A bunny GIRL with glasses and dressed in a sexy brown business suit is behind the stage of the Rude Noise concert...
 
???: So, we record all this fight or what?
 
She looked to another bunny girl, one that was dressed like a schoolgirl and who happened to be the one that just spoke, "Yeah, that would be a good idea"
 
Soon enough, Rude Noise fans all over the world where watching the fight live, thanks to the miracle called Internet!

*** Meanwhile... Outside the Auditorium... ***

The students stood outside... trying to figure out what to do...

Principal Tio : *Walking down the hallway towards the conference room with a flash light.* Blasted rock concert... Huh? *He shines his light over at the students.* What are you all doing here?

Sheena : Sheena was chasing someone who~

Camma : *Clasps her hands over Sheena's mouth.* We... Were actually here for... the... Conference.

Principal Tio : Hmm... *Smerks.* So they decided to bring in some of the class to this thing too? *Sighs.* Well, might as well get it over with. *He walks in front of the students, opening the door slowly.* Just so you kids know, I don't blame any of you for what's about to happen... You all did what you could.

As the door opens, the sound of discussions turning into whispers was apparent.
There were various flashlights glowing... Only the glitter of light off of various glasses could be fully seen.
At the center of the room was a table with a dull glowing Tupperware container.
From the near silence, a voice boomed.

PTA President : Principal Tio! You're late...

Principal Tio : *Guiding the rest of the students into the room.* My apologies sir, the power went out just as I entered the building. I had to go back to my bike for a flashlight.

PTA President : *Points his flashlight at the students.* And what is with these students being here?

Principal Tio : *Looks down at Camma for a moment, then back up at the PTA President.* I figured sir, they should be here for the meeting, seeing as they're the supposed evidence that I'm producing poor students, and thus by Mr. Fromage's recommendation, am to be removed from my post at Little Tokyo High.

Romero started to speak out....

Romero: What? you can't give Principal T da Axe! he's liek da Coolest Principal. I know. Man dat be some Greasy stuff right there! And give me back mine and Eyah's project! we worked hard on that!!!

PTA member: Can you just hear that kids Grammar? It's appalling! Is this what you are teaching them in that School Tio?

"Hi, may I please speak about that Mr. Fromage? Thank you sir" said FG the fox girl entering the room and showing off a few tapes 
 
"Now, if you want to see something interesting, I have some videos of that so called teacher Mr Fromage" she said as Jack entered with a VCR player, a TV and some cables, soon enough he had everything plugged, but there was the small problem the lights where off.
 
"Now, I havent been a student in this school for long, but I have good grades, for a girl that been sick almost a month thats it" she said and shoved off a folder with all her homework done, the exams and all, the lowest score was a B-, but most of her stuff had A+ scores 
 
"Do you really think a bad principal would have good students like me?" She said sounding proud of herself "Now, if the lights came back I would show you what that Mr. Fromage's has been really doing in this school. But as I am a good student I got a backup plan"
 
Just then Jack gave the PTA President a box with photographs, each photograph had the date of when it was taken, these photographs showed Mr. Fromage's lazing off in the teachers room, stealing other teachers food and having private conversations using a cellphone during school hours, with his student looking! And even worse, he was show stealing oil from Principal Tio car!

"Well, I am not a very good student, but I think Principal Tio has done a good job at Little Tokyo High" said Jack sounding nervous "And Romero doesnt have bad grammar, he just talks like that when he is nervous. Is not a easy job to keep a school going with a low bugget, giant robot atacks and crazy take over the world plot each semester, but somehow, he keeps this place running. I admit I didnt like him when I joined this school, but over time that has changed. Besides, do you now what it takes to run this place? I bet you never had to deal with atacks from ninjas, robots, monkey aliens, and cookie adicted zombies!. If you kick Tio away, who in his or her right mind would take his job? I bet that even being a Samurai pizza cat is easier that keeping Little Tokyo High in pieces!.

"And thats everything I have to say" said Jack and closed his mouth

After looking at all the evidence that FG and Jack had presented, the PTA President looked over at Fromage and the PTA Vice President.

PTA President : ... Well?

Mr. Fromage : *His mouth full of Peanut Butter and Bannana.* ... *Mumbles.*

PTA Vice President : *Places her hand up, stifling whatever Fromage was going to ... "Say"* Well sir, while the evidence is convincing, there's still the fact that the school has suffered major issues as of late. While Principal Tio has assured us that everything is getting back to normal... it isn't! *She points down at the table where the green glow is.* That is the proof sir! The students were all given an assignment to produce 1 complex dish, which if they all worked together would have been simple to do.

Principal Tio : *Clears his throat.* A dish I might add that included alcohol... A substance that minors are ill equipped to handle.

PTA Vice President : *Ignoring Tio.* Allow me to demonstrate sir...

The vice president gets up from her chair, and proceeds down to the table.

PTA Vice President : This dish was supposed to be a "Flaming Emerald Dance." While the dish itself does not have a very good taste, it's supposed to give off a light show that is a tribute to a young woman whom herself was amazing.

The lights flickered slightly...

PTA Vice President : *Pulls the container off of the table. It's labeled "Dash's Homework".* This, as you all are about to see is but a weak imitation. According to our Mr. Fromage it's missing a key ingredient. Royal Import Sake. He believes that a non-alcoholic substitute was used instead, hence the low glow.

PTA President : *Squints.* Well... it's hard to see from inside that container...

Principal Tio : Yes... I agree... I want to see this "Failure" that Mr. Fromage is so certain about.

PTA Vice President : *A grin spreads over her lips as she glares at Principal Tio from behind her glasses.* With pleasure sweetie...

As the PTA Vice President began to tear open the lid... The lights flickered off...
A loud shriek pierced the room, followed by a huge emerald flame.
Everyone's eyes (except for the PTA Vice President & Mr. Fromage's) gazed in wonder as a female figure, bathed in emerald fire took a bow, and began dancing before everyone.
The dance seemed to go on, without end, until finally the flames "bowed", then vanished.
As the lights came back on, a sealed Tupperware container labeled "Romero & Love-Pudding's Homework" lay on the floor in front of the PTA Vice President.

PTA Vice President : *A look of horror over her face...* Wha... Wha.... Wha... Bu... Bu... Bu... How!?

Silence filled the room for a few more minutes...

Sheena : Wow! Sheena needs to do Sheena's homework more often! That was awesome!

Eyah : *Walks over, picking up the container & looking at it.* Hey... I don't remember writing my name as "Love-Pudding" on this!!!

Principal Tio : Well Mr. PTA President, is this meeting ajourned?

PTA President : ... All those in favor of stripping Principal Tio of his remaining tenure at Little Tokyo High say I.

The room was silent...

PTA President : All opposed?

A resounding NEY echoed through room.

PTA President : Well then... *Smerks.* I suppose that does it!

(Ok folks, it's that time! We're in wrap-up / epilogue mode. If there's anything that still confuses you, speak up!  :-* I'll write / post an epilogue either tomorrow or Tuesday.)

After the meeting was let out Romero trying to be a gentleman walked Eyah home

Romero: wow...that's more amazing than the time me and  Dash wanted to see what would happen if we stuck a turkey in the microwave...hehe...s-sorry about the name change Eyah...*blushing* it...probally just slipped out when i was putting on the names...

eventually Romero reached Eyah's door step. and the two students stood infront of each other. the fireflys where out. the stars wher bright and the moon was full everything seemed to be pointing towards a good night...

Romero: *blushing madly* W-w-well u-uh...i..hope you have a goood night Eyah *leans in close to her trying to give her a hint*

Meanwhile...
   
Jack and FG where busy at Jack home, finishing up to print copies of the school newspaper...
 
Jack: Damn, I cant believe we cant publish the Emerald dance story, it was a good one!
 
FG: Yeah, but this is a school newspaper and the rules say they we cant promote alcohol in any way, that includes dishes too!
 
Jack: Well, I hope people buys the newspaper with what the principal let us publish.
 
*The headline of the newspaper was "Substitute teacher Mr. Fromage was caught stealing oil from Principal Tio car!"
 
FG: I am sure it will sell, plus is the only "official" reason Tio has to fire the guy...
 
Jack: Why would anyone want his job anyway? I mean I could understand if any of the teachers was behind this, cause they arent very normal and that, but why an outsider in his right mind would want to lead this place?
 
FG: No idea, maybe is because Dash has superpowers, but they dont need to rule the school to get him, and besides, he was bought by a private company!

Jack: Say what?

FG: Never mind, you think we have enough copies already?

Jack: "Yeah, I dont think we will sell more than this... twenty is enough" Jack said and turned off the machine, now they just had to put together the pages for each one of the twenty newspapers.

FG: Where did you get this newspaper machine maker anyway?

Jack: It was a present from my uncle Bob last year, I dont  dare to use any machine from school since that weird incident with the computers...

*And after half an hour, the newspapers where ready and go for selling, FG went back home and Jack had a good night sleep.

Dash opened the door to the house and walked in with a smile on his face like he had seen an old friend

Dash: I hope I never spend another night in the hospital until Im witnessing the birth of my children
Kia: Hey big bro, you have a message...I think its from your girlfrieeeeeeeenddd
Dash: just give it to me grabs it from her hand. (Reads it)...ok. I'll call her in a bit. Sounds like she was worried about me.
Grams: Well I hear that they are keeping Principal Tio at your school...oh and that you got an A on your project.
Dash: YES! (slight fist pump).
Grams: Alright Dash, you get up to your room and clean up...you smell like you havent bathed in a week.

*** Meanwhile… on Eyah's doorstep… ***

Eyah looked at Romero… Watching his expression closely…
Her thoughts drifted all over the place… From Romero's actions, to her latest plans for world domination…

Eyah : *Gazing into Romero's eyes…* -=… Eh… I suppose I can give him a little thanks. This way… I can continue to use him to discover his brother's true weakness.=- *She leans in for a kiss… slowly closing her eyes…* -=And once I take over the world… I can hold not his mind, heart, and body for further experimentation…=- *She stopped for a brief moment.* -= … And sell his kidneys on the black market for profit.=-

As the two began to lock lips in an innocent kiss, everything went dark as a large bucket landed on their heads covering the outside world from their view.

Eyah : MRPH!?

?? : Haa haa! Big Sister's in looooovvveee! Big Sister's in looooovvveee!

Eyah : … *Raises her hands in the air, waving wildly in fury.* TOMO!!!!!


*** Meanwhile… Outside of the city… Along an old riverside… ***

Principal Tio : *Leaning against his motorcycle… Sighing.* … Never would've figured she'd go this far…

He reaches into his leather jacket, pulling out a small booklet, opening it up.

Principal Tio : *Slowly flipping through a few pages…* Amazing isn't it? How time changes some things? *He reaches down, patting the gas tank on his bike, as if it's the only thing there that understands him.*

He stops at one page in particular… It shows him, and a young woman standing together, smiling in front of a construction yard in winter. There is much snow on the ground, yet Tio's motorcycle can be seen behind the couple.

Principal Tio : … Yukino… *He closes the book, putting it back in his pocket.* … Whatever I did wrong… *He looks down at his bike, then out over the river.* I sure did it well. She almost got me fired this time…

He remained there for what seemed like moments… gazing off into the distance…
Until the sun peaked over the horizon… Signaling the approach of dawn…


*** Meanwhile… At the Rock Concert… ***

Cannonball Battery : *Beating a stage sand bag with a fold up chair, a base drum still on his head.* Take that! And that! You're going to be begging for your mamma you stupid cat!!!

Meanwhile… Speedy, Polly, and Guido watched from a distance…

Guido : *A puzzled expression over his face…* Should we tell him the fight's over?

Speedy : *Shrugs.* Nah, he'll figure it out soon enough. *Looks at the two.* Say, do you guys remember why we shot over here anyway?

Polly : It was something important wasn't it? …

As they sat there pondering… a loud crash came from the entrance.

Francine : *Standing in the doorway.* What the heck are you guys doing!? The PTA Meeting finished over 2 hours ago!!!

The three cats looked at each other even more puzzled… for about two seconds before shocks of horror spread over their faces.

Polly : That's right! We were going to try to re-negotiate pricing for our hosting of the usual PTA Meeting and Buffets!!

Guido : Not to mention throw in a plug for good grade incentives to all the local schools to boost business!

Speedy : *Shrugs* … I still don't see why this was a big deal, it's not like they don't have other PTA meetings.

Francine : *Throws a chair at Speedy.* RRRAAAAHHH!!!! We did it now because this was the last chance before the school budget is approved this morning!!!

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The End!