sodormatchmaker

In the suburbs of Kitty Kreek, life is always full of surprises. While some surprises are the fun kind, other surprises are just plain crazy. One morning, Simon was trying to enjoy a peaceful breakfast while his crazy brother, Robart, was busy with something in the kitchen. Simon: *to himself* Ever since that giant chef lady came to town, Robart's been trying to come up with his own food ideas to impress her. Not only that, but he's been trying to get me and some of the other kids to try them out. I swear, if I have to eat one more of his dishes I'll- Robart: *pops in, cheerfully oblivious to his brother's sour attitude* Morning, Simon! Simon: *calmly, but still a hint of annoyance in his voice* Hello, Robart. What have you invented this time? Robart: Nothing real special. Just a fresh pot of Kool-Aid. Simon: That's nice... *doubletakes when he realizes what Robart just said* You don't make a pot of Kool-Aid. Robart: You do if you use a coffee maker. Simon: Is it hot? Robart:

Title: Subaquatic Turbo Duel Opening up in the parking lot of Orb, early the next morning, everyone was up bright and early in order to go their separate ways to the appropriate location where a Dark Signer waited. Seeing them off in the parking lot were Mr. Zimmerman, Futaba, Ren, Gabriella, Ryuta, and almost all of the other Orb students. The group was split into the following numbers: -Matt Fudo, Zack Ruaka, and Ashima Nilgiri: Outside New York City, where Clotho currently was. -Michael Atlas: North New York near the border with Canada, where Orga was waiting. -James R. Hogan, Erica Simmons, and Ledonir Kisaka: New Haven, where Shani was said to be. -Carlie Izayoi, Paul Truman, and Maria Strienhart: Syracuse, where Misty awaited. -Lisa Drake, David Xadashi, Sherry LeBlanc, and Shinji Weber: Outside Albany, where Azrael currently was. “The day has finally come,” narrated Matt, as the people departing shared a conversation with each other, “My friends and I are finally on our way to

The Moonlight Oceans – a tranquil, serene utopia set in the Afterlife, neighboring the Great Railway in conjunction. It is there that the good-hearted watercrafts who passed on would spend eternity relaxing in peace and comfort. As opposed to the less comfortable fate intended for the bad vessels – Davy Jones’ Locker. Yet, there often begs a question; if there are alternate realities out there, is it possible to view them in the Great Beyond and see how different they are to the reality currently lived? Fortunately, the answer is yes. Just like in the Great Railway, there are reflective ponds in the Moonlight Oceans, allowing spirits to watch down on their friends or loved ones, watching how life continues on in their absences. And in the right circumstances, these present spirits can be able to temporarily visit the world of the living, primarily in dreams of those they care for. And on the odd occasion, they can use the pond to watch the events of alternate realities unfold

*pans to a big ceremony taking place in Bigg City Port. Ten Cents, fresh out of the hospital, is among the other Stars and Z’s who’d helped fight the munitions fire. Peeper Pipes and his fellow Coast Guards approach with small wooden boxes. The only ones not in line with them are Zak, who folds his arms in jealousy, and Top Hat, who keeps his head lowered in shame* CS: *narrating* Shortly after repairs on Ten Cents’ tug were complete, and Ten Cents himself had been released from the hospital, a medal ceremony was arranged for him and everyone else who helped in fighting the fires at the old dock. Aside from myself, Captain Zero, Sea Rogue’s manager and Admiral Cardona, other dignitaries were present such as the chief of the Bigg City Fire Department, the mayor of Bigg City, Governor Edward Irving Edwards, and even President Warren Gamaliel Harding himself. *the Coast Guards open the boxes, revealing many medals, and hand them to the Mayor.* Mayor of Bigg City: For your courageous

*Open to Hercules in his tug with Krakatoa at the Naval base.* CS *narrating*: It was that time of year again – the annual naval maneuvers. Big Mickey and his crane had temporarily been transferred to the old dock to help with the loading of the munitions. Although Zeus didn’t try to sabotage it this time, not least because he was on other duties at the time, sadly, these maneuvers were not spared from disaster. On that day, I remember Hercules had towed the Naval Tramper “Kraka-Toa” in from the base up the coast. Usually, a familiar and safe routine, but it had been a real rough journey. As if that wasn’t enough, he had to suffer Bluenose, the officious naval officer. And I’m sorry to say, he was more obnoxious than ever following the previous year’s maneuvers. *a familiar hooter sounds out as Bluenose pulls his tug up alongside Hercules’s* Bluenose: Attention! Attention! You, Hercules! Hercules: “Attention” nothing. I’m finished here, old darling, and moving out. Bluenose: Oh no

*opens to show a large tramper hiding outside of Bigg City Port. On its deck, a rather scruffy looking gangster keeps a lookout with a set of binoculars* CS: *narrating* Sometimes, a really bad character sailed into Bigg City Port. This time around, it was an Australian merchant named Johnny Cuba in his tramper. He was a notorious gangster who was once affiliated with Captain Zero. However, this all came to an abrupt end when the authorities got word of their smuggling racket and Captain Zero sold out Johnny, and fired him to avoid capture. Since then, Johnny Cuba had a score to settle with Captain Zero. But on the day I’m remembering, no one suspected trouble. We were worrying about the high winds coming, especially with summer giving way to fall. This meant that tug work would be difficult. *In the morning, Captain Zero is briefing his workers at breakfast* Captain Zero: Now listen here, you lot! Peeper Pipes and his team have informed me about high winds heading for Bigg City