~Little Tokyo High~ : Beard Growers Anonymous

[KyoZaber]

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

As Romero's back was turned while he fought with the stereo, Camma quickly brought her arm up, exhaled, then smacked herself hard in the gut.

Camma : *In perfect unison with Romero, although quieter, and out of breath.* Ouch~... *Quickly re-gains composure, listening & nodding at what Romero said.* ... Yes... There are others whom use others. *Takes a deep breath, then continues.* I also agree with your assessment of Romeo. Now... Let's try going a little deeper into the story.

Thus, the evening turned into night. It was close to 10:15 PM by the time they were done.
Despite some of Romero's best moves, Camma had remained distant, always weaving the conversation around and remaining aloof.
It was an interesting game of Cat & Mouse... err... Rabbit.


*** Meanwhile... At the Hadski residence... ***

Sheena : *Relaxing in a nice, hot, bubble bath.* ... Uggg.... *Dunks her head in, blows some bubbles, then pokes her head back out.* Sheena's had enough of today.

From outside the bathroom, a light knock comes from the door.
A small dark rabbit stood by the door.

?? : Big sister? Do you need anything?

Sheena : *Thinks for a moment.* Nahh. Sheena's ok. Is Camma back yet?

?? : *Shakes her head.* No~ She's still out at the Anchovey's.

Sheena : *Shrugs.* Whatever~ *Takes a deep breath, dunking her head under the hot water again.*


*** Meanwhile... somewhere in Little Tokyo... ***

?? 2 : *Sitting at a desk, sketching out formulas on a diagram.* Yes... Yes... The yield from today appears to have been too small... Too too small. *Taps a pencil on the desk... thinking for a moment.* Although it should have worked! ... *Sighs* Well... we'll see what happens tomorrow.

A devious grin spreads on the individual's face.
A devious grin indeed...

[KyoZaber]

The next day...

Sheena : *Snoring loudly, sprawled out all over her futon.*

Her small clock radio clicks on to life... The sound of her favorite radio program begins filling the room with the latest jPop hit.

Radio Host : *Fading in.* And that was "Treat me Flower" with their recent single, "Vedro-games." *Chuckles.* I've gotta say folks, who knew that a band purposely useing what Americans call "Engrish" would be so popular! In any case, we'll be taking a news break here in a few minutes, and re-join you all at the bottom of the hour. It's 6:27 on Little Tokyo's home for news, talk, and rhythm, JOLE-AM.

Sheena : *Takes a deep breath, stretching and getting up.* eerrrrAAAHHHH! *Mutters, and grumbles, walking out of her room, into the bathroom.*

Her eyes slightly shut, she pulls out her tooth brush & tooth paste. She begins brushing her teeth, not fully registering that she had to open her mouth a little wider than normal, and that her toothbrush had a little added resistance finding her mouth.
As she finishes, and rinses her mouth out, she idly wonders why she's dribbling so much water on her chest.
Completing her wakeup routeen, she runs some hot water though the faucet, cups her hands, then splashes her face, washing away the sleep out of her eyes... discovering...

Sheena : *Eyes tightly held shut, her hands scrub her face, she encounters very rough fur around her cheeks and chin.* ... Mum... huh? *She opens one eye wearily, squinting, then opens both eyes wide looking at herself in the mirror.* H... Wh... WHAT IS?! HOW!?!

She puts her hand to the bathroom mirror trying to wipe away the image before her, however cannot.
The image before her is her, in her PJs, with a great, big, bushy pink beard, smack dab on her face.

As her scream of rage echoed through her family's home, some birds walking out front quickly took flight, totally scared out of their minds as to what monster might emerge from the residence.


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

Guido : *Walks into the living room, a steaming mug of coffee in his hand, a smerk on his face from the scene before him.* Ahh... To be young again. *He walks over to his ornamental gong, picks up the mallet, gives it a flip, then gives it a good WHACK!*

~~~~GGGOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGG~~~~

Guido : Ok you two lovebirds, rise and shine!

Still dressed in their outfits from last night, both Camma and Romero leap up from the couch. The separate blankets on their bodies falling to the floor.

Camma : *Stumbles forward momentarily, balancing herself.* Wh... Where? *Lightly shakes her head, squeezing her eyes shut in concentration.* What happened last night?

Guido : *Sips some coffee from his mug.* Well now... I wouldn't say anything you two can't share happened last night. I just happened to come home after my late-late shift, and stumbled upon my lil bro and you slumped on the couch sleeping soundly. *Walks over to Romero, placing his arm around him.* Must've been one heck of a make-out session you two had. The mood-lighting was set to super low when I got in. I'm used to it of course, so that's why you both had blankets on after I got in.

Camma : *Concentrating even harder now.* I... I'm not sure that... *She opens her eyes, then looks up at the clock, gasping at the time.* Oh dear, I must get going. *She whirlwinds around the room, collecting all of her items, finally ending up outside the door, and within moments half-way across town towards home.*

Guido : *Slightly awestruck with the girl's speed.* ... Dang... Now I have to hear the details. *Begins giving Romero a noogie.* Spill it squirt! A girl that fast must've been one heck of a kisser!

[DashStPierre]

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.

[Romero Anchovy]

After the gong woke Romero up he looked dazed and a bit confused untill Guido locked him into a noogie

Romero: HEY QUIT IT!!!

Guido: Spill it!

Romero began to think, "well...i didn't really get a chance to kiss her....she was too wrapped up in our project.....but...i can't let my bro know that....he'll never let me live it down....sides what's the worst that can happen?"

Romero: hehe..well I'm not one to kiss and tell but......

and thus Romero told the most romantic and farfetched tail anyone in the Anchovy family ever had.

Romero:....and that's how i dispatched the last Ninjapirate.

[DashStPierre]

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.

[DashStPierre]

OOC: anybody home? Kyo? somebody?

[KyoZaber]

(I don't have time tonight, I'll try to get something up tomorrow or Friday. Happy Thanksgiving dudes!)

[KyoZaber]

*** Meanwhile... At the Anchovy Residence... ***


Guido : *Pouring himself another cup of coffee after hearing Romero's story.* Yowza lil bro! I knew high school was a whole different world from when I was in there, but I had no idea things had gotten so rough on your generation! No wonder it's been tough for you to keep bring'n dates home! *He takes another slurp from his mug, putting it down.* This means we gotta get serious on making more of a ladies man out of you! *Picks up the phone, and begins dialing Little Tokyo High.* Go get yourself cleaned up Romero, I'm calling the school & telling them you're sick today. Today, you and I... Well mostly you are going to do some heavy pick-up trainin!


*** Meanwhile... At Little Tokyo High... 30 minutes AFTER the bell rang starting the school day...***


Camma : *Running full-speed towards the main gates, her wet hair fluttering in the wind.* -=I can't believe my chronometer didn't alert me to the time! This tardiness should NEVER have happened!=-

As Camma rounded the bend, passing through the gates into the main yard, a hand reached out from some bushes, grabbing her and pulling her in.

Camma : Hey!?

Sheena : *A paper bag with holes for her eyes, and ears over her head.* Camma! SHHH! It's Sheena!

Camma : *Sighs, relaxing slightly.* What on earth are you DOING Sheena? We're late for class, and now is not the time to... *Her eye-brow twitches up.* Why do you have a beard underneath your bag?

Sheena : *In a harsh whisper.* That's what Sheena's been trying to tell you! Sheena needs your help getting rid of it!

Camma : *Sighs* Why don't you just shave it off?

Sheena : Sheena's tried that! The beard just grows back!

Camma : Did you get into grandmother's spell book again?

Sheena : HMPH! No! Sheena did not! You know Sheena's not allowed in there since... The "incident"!

Camma : Ok... Ok... Let's start from the beginning. What have you done, ate, sat on, or beat up in the past day or so that may have cause this?

[DashStPierre]

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)

[KyoZaber]

*** A short while later... In the Beard Grower's Anonymous Club Room... ***

At this time of day, the club room was currently unoccupied by any classes.
Not wasting any time, both Sheena and Camma swiftly entered into the room undetected.

Sheena : *Walked over to where the device from the other day was presented.* This is where the big explosion happened.

Camma : *Walks over, carefully surveying the area, she gestures to the table.* Here's where a device was on the table... *She squints, following barely distinguishable markings on the table.* Here's where a device was pulled off the table... * And here's approximately where it should've fallen.

Sheena : *Rolls her eyes.* Yes, the big black marks where the thingy exploded are a kind of giveaway.

Camma : *Stands up, locking her eyes on her sister's.* I still don't see where this is going Sheena. I can detect no traces of radiation or chemical compounds in the room. As I've stated before, the facial hair on your person is completely natural.

Sheena : *Clenches her fists, thrusting her arms down her sides, stomping her feet.* NO IT'S NOT NO IT'S NOT NO IT'S NOT!!! Sheena is a delicate flower, a true woman. SHEENA SHOULDN'T HAVE A~

Just then, the door opened up swiftly, catching both Sheena & Camma by surprise.
In the entrance of the room stood an odd sphinx cat.
While she wore the school uniform meant for female students, and had a female physique, she currently sprouted an thin "english" style mustache with a small goatee on her chin.

Sheena : *Immediately recognizes her.* YOU! You did this to Sheena!!! And this time it's not fake!!!

Club President (of Beard Growers Anonymous) : *Blinks a few times, then smiles brightly.* Sheena!? SHEENA! *She rushes over, and embraces Sheena in a tight hug.* It finally happened! Oh~ I'm so happy!!!

Sheena : *Taken aback.* WOAH! Woah! Are you crazy!?

Camma : *Watches everything, an eye-brow raised in puzzled thought.* ...

Club President : *Lets go, standing back on her feet, her hands now clasped together as she lightly hopped up and down.* Can I see it? Huh? Can I see it Sheena? Please say yes, I want to see it! You got to see mine, so I should get to see yours! I'll also show you everyone else's! It finally worked! Can I see it? PLLLLllleeeeeaaaaaaassseee!!!???


*** Meanwhile... Back in Homeroom... ***


Kyo : *Half listening in on Dash & Panzer's conversation.* -=Huh... Well... Glad he found someone... Good for him...=- ... *Looks around in the room... Noticing a few oddities.* ... *He leans back to Dash & Panzer, whispering.* Say... Do either of you guys remember the guy in the front row ever having a beard yesterday?


*** Meanwhile... Out at Little Tokyo Community College... ***


Guido : *Walking with Romero, dressed casually.* Now Romero... We're in prime hunting grounds. Little Tokyo Community College. You'll rarely find such a place full of lovely... single ladies all in one place. Here my brother is where they separate the men from the nerds. *He points.* There... The "beautician" wing... That is where your final test will begin. *Takes a deep breath, lightly letting it out.* But before that we're going to do some warm-ups. Always keep that in mind Romero, never tackle the big pizza all at once. You've gotta warm up the ovens first, bake 'em till their golden brown, pick 'em up carefully with both hands, and before you or they know it, you've got 'em!

Guido looks proudly over the area as many students walk back and forth between areas on the campus.
An exceptionally beautiful group of girls walk by, their skirts gently flowing in the wind.

Guido : *A tear comes to his eye, he is lightly getting choked up.* Today... *Sniff* Is going to be a great day!

[DashStPierre]

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)

[KyoZaber]

*** Meanwhile... Across town... Close to the hotel where Ashley & her folks were staying... ***

The streets were active with people moving around. The shops were bursting with activity as people prepared for the lunch hour, and the tourists that usually followed.
From a long distance away, on top of another building, a figure stood watching. He glanced through an scope focused upon a seemingly normal potted plant.
His eyes glanced down at his watch, then back up at the plant.

?? : ... 3... *Brings up his hands, both clenched in fists.*  2... *Licks his lips in anticipation.* 1...

As he expands his hands, his view through the scope was clouded by a blue mist. As he looked up the sound of the "POW!" finally reached him.
The entire area far away from him was filling with a mysterious blue cloud, and he was very, very elated.

?? : *Grins widely.* Ohh... This is going to be exciting! *Packs up his scope, and proceeds to leave the roof.*


*** Moments later... ***

Lucille : *Holding up her microphone, looking at the camera.* Oh dear, I hope I got my hair looking right. *Clears her throat.* Good day everyone! This is Lucille, reporting to you live from the site of what appears to be the site of a horrible, terrible, and not very nice prank.

The camera begins panning the area behind Lucille, which now has a blue tinge to it as the cloud seems to be dissipating quickly.

Lucille : *Looks behind her at some of the people.* Oh! Wow! I didn't realize there was a beard convention in town!

The camera focuses in on all the various people. Every single one of them have great, big, bushy beards. Men, women, and children alike.

[DashStPierre]

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?!?

[DashStPierre]

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

[cuchulain]

I'm with you, my friend.  I'd appreciate it if you would check out my thread in the main forum about ways to get people posting again, and I'll try to contribute down the road.  New content and new DVDs for a new year!

[DashStPierre]

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

[DashStPierre]

Paging KyoZaber...Paging KyoZaber...

[DashStPierre]

So can we officially declare this RP dead?

[DashStPierre]

Bumping this up and hoping KyoZaber gets things rolling again