The Time Machine |
12-22-2018 07:26 PM |
Another few weeks passed aboard the ship. Yumeh was being a pleasantly good kitty. It seemed he had traded in his escape attempts for lounging in the curve of the circular cabin window, enjoying the gentle sway of the ocean. Whenever Cessy tried to take him up to the main deck however, he hid as far under the bed as he could manage. Li Mei: Aw Cessy. Like give it up already! Yumeh is too afraid of the water to come up to the main deck! Don’t worry, he’ll totally stay in the cabin. Won’t you kitty?
Li Mei said the last while hanging her head upside down to peek under the bed. Yumeh: Merrrow… (Leave me be, It’s safe here.)
Cessy finally gave up trying to coax Yumeh out from under the bed and they all made their way up to the main deck. As they exited, a wash of cold air stung their skin. Even Boq Boq and Xeox seemed adversely affected by the the temperature. Cessy: Burr! It sure got cold didn’t it?
Li Mei: It totally did. We must be getting close to Menewsha now with this cold weather. I expect it won’t be long at all before we arrive.
Boq Boq: Interstellar! It will be satisfying to see the Parental Units once again!
Xeox: It has been a long time since we left on your history project brother. Next time you try to take me on an adventure with you, remind me to stay in our home dwelling.
Cessy: I know it’s been a long time Xeox, but it sure was a fun adventure wasn’t it! I miss Grandpa Jeryck lots but this has been the most fun I’ve ever had!
Li Mei: Don’t you kids worry. Once you grow older you’ll be able to have all sorts of adventures!
The kids and Li Mei chatted for a few more minutes before heading back into the ship. It was just too cold! A few days passed until one evening when they all heard the boat’s horn sound, signaling the arrival of the ship. Cessy looked around at her friends before springing to her feet and jumping up and down with excitement. Cessy: We are here!!
Li Mei: Looks like it’s totally time to get packed! Like, let’s get this place cleaned up and get our coats on everyone.
Quickly everyone tidied up the cabin and packed their luggage. The bigger suitcases were left in the room for the Portman to deliver to them off the ship.
Jackets on, suitcases in tow and a cowering Yumeh in his pink travel back, the group of Menewshan’s all made their way up to the main deck. It wasn’t terribly packed with people it seemed the majority of passengers would be going on to Duval and beyond.
Deck crews were in the process of lowering the gangplank as they group arrived at the disembarking area. Lights shone brightly down on the docks, illuminating a huge group of people. Behind them, Main Street was illuminated with bright and colorful lights all the way back to the Town Hall. Cessy squealed with delight as she spotted her Grandpa Jeryck waving frantically down below. Running to the rail, Cessy Flung herself up to the top waving back. Cessy: Look!! It’s Grandpa Jeryck!!
Li Mei: Cessy! Be careful! We totally made it here without anymore accidents! Like, let's keep the record clean!
Li Mei rushed over to Cessy, picking her up so she had a better view of the crowd below and also so she wouldn’t fall off the ship. Moments later the deck officer announced the gang plank ready. Cessy wiggled out of Li Mei’s arms, sticking Yumeh’s bag in its place and ran off with the other kids leaving leaving Li Mei in their dust one last time. Li Mei: Wait!! You kids are totally going to get me in trouble!
Li Mei dashed down the gangplank after the kids Yumeh clenched tightly to her chest. As soon as she reached dry land, Yumeh jumped right out of the bag, kicking dust back at the ocean liner, and ran off after Cessy who was just throwing herself into her Grandpa Jeryck’s big welcome home hug. Jeryck: Thank you so much Li Mei! I’m ever so grateful you’ve returned Cecilia home safe to me!
Li Mei: It was like no problem Jeryck! It was totally a piece of cake!
Boq Boq and Xeox started snickering behind her but stopped abruptly when Li Mei gave the both of them a swift kick to the shins. Jeryck noticed the two alien siblings behind Li Mei and stepped aside, ushering forwards two very official looking people in suits and ties. Jerck: Ah! I believe there is someone here that would very much like to see the two of YOU!
Boq Boq and Xeox: Parental Units!
Having been around earth culture for so long, Boq Boq and Xeox surprised their parental units with big warm hugs. Immediately Boq Boq and Xeox began arguing about whose fault it was that the ship had malfunctioned. Jeryck turned back to Li Mei and Cessy. Jeryck: Ah it looks like everyone is happily reunited!
Li Mei: Totally! Ah well, I should probably get back to my shop and…
Jeryck: Nonsense! You must come with us! Come come!
With Cessy in hand, Jeryck lead Li Mei and the alien family back up the streets of menewsha to the town center. As they passed by the crowd, Cessy and Li Mei stopped to say hello to familiar faces. Abel, Lance, Aimee and Emilio. Everyone they saw greeted them warmly with big smiles and affectionate hugs and pats on the shoulder.
Li Mei, and the kids were marveling at all the different decorations throughout the town. It looked spectacular! It wasn’t long before the group reached the the town hall where large tents had been erected. What looked like huge buffet tables were set up inside and people were mingling all around. Jercyk: Happy Festival Of Winter Nights everyone! You made it just in time for the town festival!
Parental Unit 2: Ooooo Earth delicacies!! If you insist Human Jeryck!
Parental Unit 1: *Ahem* I really think we should be returning to the…
Boq Boq: Oh please?? Let us stay just a while longer! I haven’t even said goodbye to friend Cessy yet!
Parental Unit 1: Very well Children. We shall save the detentions for when we return home. Provided someone remembered to finish refueling the sub-warp propulsion core...
Xeox: Indeed, and you really should hear about Boq Boq’s amazing blunders through time…
Boq Boq elbowed Xeox in the stomach as the alien family walked into a tent. Li Mei: Jeryck the town.. It looks totally amazing!
Magnus: Ho ho! I am so glad that you like it Ms. Li Mei! In fact, Tesel and I along with several other Menewshan’s worked quite hard to decorate the city for your return!
Magnus said from behind Li Mei, making her jump having snuck up on her. Tesel: Ol’ Maggy’s team of decorators need a few prods in the behind with my pudao! Ahah! But really, it was a group effort.
Cessy: It’s so pretty! All the lights look really amazing in the dark! Hey… Where’s Yumeh?
Li Mei: Oh.. Not again… Jeryck, I’m never babysitting for Yumeh again.
Cessy ran off into the tent to find Yumeh. Meanwhile, Jeryck chatted with Li Mei, Magnus and Tesel. Walking into the tent together Li Mei began to tell Jeryck of the trip back home and all the different places they got to see and visit.
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It was quite a long night of celebrations and festivities. Li Mei and Cessy had gotten a greeting from just about every major figure in Menewsha throughout the evening. Li Mei ate so much food she didn’t think she’d be able to stand up. Boq Boq, Xeox and their parental Units decided to stick around for a few days so that the kids could properly say goodbye. (and so someone could finish refueling the sub-warp propulsion core…)
Cessy was fast asleep in her chair by the time the Festivities calmed down. Li Mei was invited along with everyone else as they returned to Jeryck’s house for the night. While their ship’s cabin was comfortable, nothing beat the feel of solid bed underneath you. Everyone was out like a light.
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The next night, several menewshans showed up to hear all about the trip home directly from Li Mei, Cessy and the Alien Siblings.
... Channah: Hey you hooligans! I’m not waiting around in this kitchen forever! Give me some Hot Chocolate orders or miss out! It’s no skin off my nose either way.
FIN
Quote:
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I'm an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call:
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
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