Dash walked around and checked out the different employers.

"man, itd be so awesome to find a place that is a departure from the parlor," he thought, "I mean I love the place, but I'd rather not spend the rest of my life delivering pizzas"

I dont think I ever gave a proper introduction so here goes,

My name is Benjamin "BJ" Williams, Im 31 years old and I have been a fan of Samurai Pizza Cats since 1993 (around the same time I caught the Power Rangers bug). My first experience watching SPC actually came on a Thursday while I was waiting for my turn at piano lessons. they had a TV in the store where we took lessons (The Center of Music) and I was watching to pass the time until my turn came up and I came across it and decided to watch. Because of my parents rules on excessive TV watching (and the timing of the school day) I only got to watch it on Thursdays but it became a highlight of that day to watch Speedy, Polly and Guido kick butt.

Bumping this up and hoping KyoZaber gets things rolling again

I would have no problem with a remake...when I wrote my SPC fanfics (which I just found yesterday), I basically wrote a brand new storyline with Bad Bird gone good, and introducing my character, so I think a new SPC with a lot of the original elements (like the cheesy 4th wall jokes, Francine's inability to aim, Mama-san and Junior etc) mixed in with some new elements (new powers, new villains, a few new allies much like my character) would be a lot of fun to watch

So can we officially declare this RP dead?

Paging KyoZaber...Paging KyoZaber...

Paging KyoZaber...please come to the white courtesy videophone...KyoZaber...please come to the white courtesy videophone...

I think you raise a fair point Violet...Im a regular contributor to the RP section and Id love to see some of you guys (including you cuchulain) contribute to the current story (Little Tokyo High School: Beard Growers Anonymous) and to my Creators Corner story, "A Dash Of Something Special"

(OOC: Happy New Year everyone! Let's get this story and my creators corner story rolling)

Ashley looked out the window at the street below their room...

Ashley: Papi...why do all the people have beards...
Mr Reynoso: What do you mean hija? (Mr Reynoso already had a beard so even if he went outside the cloud wouldnt really change him all that much)
Ashley: Papi, come look!
Mr Reynoso: Fine...(walks to the window)uhh...Rosita...we might want to see if we can move our flight to tomorrow or something...


The people, as our narrator noted, all walked around with large, bushy beards, and a rather odd look in their eyes, like they were under a spell.

Dash had overslept and so he was already in a hurry coming down the stairs.

Grams: Hold it young man, youre going to need this (hands him a gas mask). Im not sure what this cloud is for but I dont need you breathing anything that could get you sent to the emergency room.

Dash quickly put on the mask, then kissed his grandmother and fired up his rocket skates as he raced out the door to get to school

Grams: AND WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT ROCKET SKATES IN THE HOUSE?!?

As we descend upon a small house just outside of downtown Little Tokyo, we enjoy the tranquility of another beautiful...


Dash: GRAMS! WHERE IS THAT BOUQUET?!?

A tranquility quickly shattered by the shout from our Pizza Cat in training, Dash St Pierre...who we find in a frenzy preparing for the arrival of his girlfriend, Ashley Reynoso, from the states. Ashley, as you recall from the LTHS story, was given permission to spend the summer with Dash and his family and stay in their home. Ashley's plane was to arrive at the Little Tokyo International Airport in an hour and Dash wanted to surprise her when they went to pick her up.

Dash: GRAMS?!? WHERE IS IT?!?
Grams: Oh ho ho ho...Dash my silly and at times over caffeinated grandson...we are supposed to pick it up on the way to the airport...your sisters and I have been waiting by the door for you for the last 30 minutes while you ran roughshod through the house
Dash: (stops suddenly) Oh...sorry...lets go.

So with that, our hero jumped in his grandmother's minivan with Amy and Kia in tow, and the three of them headed off to pick up their summer houseguest

(as always, Im gonna need help making this story go)

I figured while we waited for our current LTHS story arc, that we ought to check in on our intrepid PCIT (Pizza Cat In Training) Dash St Pierre and see how he is holding up as he prepares for the arrival of his now girlfiriend Ashley from the states...

Dash looked at the kid Kyo was mentioning...

Dash: No...heck he doesnt even look like he has hit puberty yet...Panzer?
Panzer: Nah...Ive had a couple other classes with him and he doesnt look anything like somebody that should have hair on his face (or anywhere else for that matter)

Dash was already in his homeroom with the biggest smile on his face after the events of the weekend. It was only 8 more weeks until Ashley came back to Little Tokyo to spend the summer with him, and he was ready to make up for all the time they had been away from each other.

Panzer: Dude...why the big smile on your face?
Dash: (whispers in his ear)
Panzer: No kidding? Well that's great man. I remember you two lookin all starry eyed at each other when I followed you to the states...and she is gonna be here for the summer too? Man Romero is gonna be ticked to see you with a girl...where is he anyway? I know he isnt a fan of the cafeteria food but I heard from the announcement kid that the Pizza Cat is doing lunch today...
Dash: I dunno...maybe Guido made dinner last night and he is still feeling the aftereffects (both chuckle)

OOC: anybody home? Kyo? somebody?

Speedy: DInner's here lover boy!
Dash: Come on man...
Speedy: well I could hear somebody go "oh papi!" halfway down the hall...(Ashley blushed)
Dash: Yeah yeah yeah...

Mr. Reynoso reached into his wallet to hand him the money, but speedy stopped him
Dash: No charge sir...
Mr Reynoso: well that is wonderful of you. Its a happy day for our family to be sure.
Speedy: No problem sir. See you after you get out of school tomorrow Dash

Speedy whistled as he left, and Dash quickly shut the door so they could enjoy their dinner.

Dash and Ashley were at the hotel with her parents, Dash still drying himself off while Ashley was in the bathroom cleaning up.


Mr. Reynoso: Sounds like quite a little adventure you two had out there, Dash...
Dash: Yes sir, Im sorry about your pizzas, Speedy should be over with the replacements to your order in short order...no charge
Mr. Reynoso: I appreciate that...Ashley talks about you often...youve really made her quite happy and her mother and I really are pleased with the young man you are.
Dash: Well thank you sir. My parents worked extra hard to make sure I knew how to treat a lady
Mrs. Reynoso: She certainly did a wonderful job.
Mr Reynoso: Ashley tells me she wouldnt mind transferring to LTHS for next school year
Dash: How do you feel about that?
Mr. Reynoso: Well, my company is launching a new office in Sukahara, just outside of there, and Im being considered for being head man there
Dash: Well good luck with that sir
Mr. Reynoso: thank you. Id like you to know though, that regardless of how that turns out, you certianly have our approval for this relationship. In fact, We were going to tell Ashley over dinner that we'd let her spend the summer with you and your grandmother
Dash: Im honored sir!
Mrs. Reynoso: you've earned it.

Ashley is just coming out of the bathroom and sees her parents talking to Dash.

Mr. Reynoso: Hija, I have some good news for you
Ashley: What is that papi?
Mr. Reynoso: Your mother and I were talking to Dash and we have decided that you have our permission not only to transfer to LTHS next year, but, we are going to let you come for the summer and stay with Dash and his grandmother to help with the transition
Ashley: Really?!?
Mr. Reynoso: yes...Dash is a young man of great character and we have no problem with you two and look forward to seeing how your relationship blossoms
Ashley: Oh papi!

Ashley gave her father a big hug and kissed him on the cheek. Dash gave him a hearty handshake and thanked him

Dash: I will take good care of her sir.
Mr. Reynoso: I have no doubt.

About this time, there was a knock on the door as Speedy arrived with their order.

Dash: WAAAAHHH!!!

Dash wailed as he tumbled into the river with Sheena and Ashley. The three f them soon popped their heads out and as soon as Dash and Ashley looked at each other, all they could do was laugh

Ashley: Man, wait'll I tell the others about this when I get back
Dash: yeah...I guess the more things change, the more they stay he same huh?
Ashley: I love you...
Sheena: All this sentimentality makes Sheena sick...
Dash: here...after we get out of here, I'll call the shop and have your order remade. Good thing I had my phone waterproofed last week...course I gotta get my armor dried out before it rusts like my last set did after that marshmallow incident.

Dash and Ashley climbed out of the river and then helped Sheena out. the remains of Ashley's first order continued floating down the river sight unseen

The door slowly opened to the stall and Dash staggered out

Dash: Well I dont think I want to envision Ashley's mom in her underwear...

So he grabbed the pink bottle off the sink and took a swig

Dash: Bleh! this stuff may look like bubble gum but it sure as heck doesnt taste like it

So he grabbed the mop and bucket and cleaned up the bathroom a bit before coming back out.

Polly: hey, you feelin alright there big guy?

Dash: yeah, I'll be fine. Just meeting Ashley's folks is gonna be a big step for me in our relationship.

Polly: Yeah I bet it can be. I dont think Speedy even met my parents before we started dating...

Dash: I just hope they dont still think of me as that in line skating free spirit I was back in America

Polly: Youll do great, just be yourself and have fun

Dash: Thanks Polly...

So they came out from the back and Polly handed Dash Ashley's order, then winked at him

Polly: you go with her...I'll cover your tables tonight

Dash: Thanks Polly

So Dash came out and handed Ashley her massive order and then took his apron off

Ashley: what are you doing? Dont you have the dinner rush?

Dash: Polly said she'd cover for me so I could go meet your folks

Ashley: Aww! That's nice of her. I hope Francine doesnt mind

Dash: I"ll just take an extra shift next week to cover for it

So they went outside and Dash grabbed her by the hand

Dash: c'mon we gotta get back to your hotel and I know just how to save us some time

With that he hit a button on his belt and summoned his rocket skates then had Ashley put her food on his back and he hit another button that strapped it to him.

Ashley: impressive...

Dash: yeah...Guru Lou made it in one of his rare sober moments...hopefully you wont meet him anytime soon...now take my hand...

Ashley: Why would I...

Dash hit another button and his rocket skates appeared on his feet

Dash: here put this on

Ashley (puts helmet on then takes Dash's hand): I hope that this is...WOOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

With that, they blasted off down the road and headed for the hotel Ashley and her parents were staying at.

*** At the Anchovy residence... ***

Camma : *Walks around to the loveseat, gracefully sitting down, placing her backpack on the floor.* Yes please.

As Romero served the refreshments, she began pulling out books and notebooks.

Camma : I must say I'm surprised. I didn't realize many saved vintage soda & served it. -=I estimate there's a 99% chance the soda will be flat, and a 95% chance the drink will be tasteless. =-


*** Meanwhile... Out on the streets of Little Tokyo... ***

Lucille : *Walking with her camera crew...* Ok everyone! We're walking... we're walking...

Sheena : *Grumbling...*

Lucille : Ooo! *Waves at Sheena* You there! Young woman!

Sheena : *Continues walking, looking over at Lucille.* Eh~?

Lucille : *Rushes over, keeping pace with Sheena.* Good evening! I'm Lucille, and I'd like to ask you a few questions!

Sheena : *Begins walking a little faster.* Err... Sheena's kinda busy right now...

Lucille : *Continues keeping pace with Sheena.* Oooo! You're one of those people who talks about themselves in the 3rd person! I've never met one of your kind before! What's it like always referring to yourself by name incessantly?

Sheena : *Now beginning to jog.* Sheena doesn't know! Sheena's always talked this way!

Lucille : *You guessed it, keeping up.* *Nods.* Yes, Yes, I see... Do you ever get worried that you'll slip up one day and your false reality will come crumbling down upon you?

Sheena : What kind of interview is this!?


*** Meanwhile... Back at the Samurai Pizza Cat. ***

Speedy & Guido helped prop Dash up in a booth while he was still unconscious.
Polly put a clip-on bow-tie on his shirt.
And Francine put a sign up on the table written in English... "Hippie Couple. Do not feed"

Ashley chuckled at the scene and snapped a couple pictures to show to the others back in CA (and to her parents when she got back to the hotel)

Dash finally came to and saw the situation he was in

Dash (shouts): VERY FUNNY! (Laughter can be heard from the back)
Speedy: Hey man, (as he brings a couple pizzas out to some customers) we wanted Ashley to see the kind of fun we have here
Ashley: This is a good one to tell the gang about when I get back
Dash: Oh great...Gary wont let me hear the end of it...
Francine: Alright guys, fun's over. Ms Ashley, Im Francine. What can I get for you?
Ashley: Hmm...do you have calzones?
Francine: Sure...made to order
Ashley: Alright...I'll have one with sausage, extra cheese, crabmeat, jalapenos, onions, green peppers, carrots and turkey pepperoni
Francine: Wow, that's a lot of toppings for one calzone
Ashley: Im a big eater...Dash can tell you about how I could hold my own with the boys on 10 cent wing nights down at the wharf...Oh and can I have one of the special? I need to pick something up for my folks...
Dash: (gulp) your...parents?!?
Ashley: Yeah, I told you they wanted to meet you and everything
Dash: excuse me...(he races to the employee bathroom in the back and loud vomiting sounds are heard...
Ashley: I guess he's a little nervous...
Speedy: I'll get him some Pepto and a confidence talk and he should be fine. (heads into the back)