Fountains of Wayne

[TLS]

~The rain has been unrelenting on the island in the past few days. The Tree hut that TLS built was destroyed when one of the branches holding it up became separated from the tree. Together with his new friend tLS, he has been gathering material to create a safer living structure on he ground. The pair started walking towards the sound of a stream to gather water and dirt so they can make mud. ~


tLS: I think we are lost.

~ tLS walks closely to TLS, his attempts at holding TLS' hand have been unsuccessful.~

TLS: We are on the right path. Listen to the sound of the water, soon we will be there.

tLS: I think this is the same tree that we passed about an hour ago.

TLS: All these trees look the same. Lets keep moving.

~ Both men continue walking, pushing aside shrubs and low hanging branches. The sound of the water at times feels close, while at other times feels distant.~

tLS: I heard that one of the Dravers' have said that you.. We... have no chance in this Outback escape match.

TLS: The Dravers'... two clowns only they don't wear face paint. There's a reason nobody gives a shit about the the Dravers, and the tag title scene for that matter. I've never found myself saying, "Man I can't wait to see what the Dravers are up to next." because I don't care. These guys should be happy that i chose to insert myself into this match. Usually when the Dravers entrance music hits, people take that cue as a time to go to bathroom or go wait in line for a snack, or take a nap until the next match. This will be the first time in their career that they will have the eyes of the whole world watching. But people aren't watching to cheer on the Dravers. People will be watching to see the destruction of the Dravers boys.

tLS: And we wil destroy them.

~ TLS and tLS slosh their way through a narrow path, when they get to the other side they find themselves at the edge of a cliff where a rope bridge connects one another. The stream that they are looking for is below, about 100 feet down. But something weird has happened. tLS notices this before TLS does. ~

tLS: Listen. You hear that?

TLS: I hear nothing.

tLS: Exactly. Why can't we hear the water? It's so strange.

~ the rain continues to pour down as the rope bridge sways slowly from side to side. tLS looks a little uneasy.~

tLS: I don't think this is safe. Maybe we should just go back to camp and just pee on the dirt. Why did we have t come all the way out here?

TLS: That's disgusting.

~ TLS takes the first step forward, he grabs on to the ropes and places his right foot on a wooden plank. The piece of wood comes loose and falls down, creating a splash when it hits the water. tLS points a finger at TLS as if to say, "I told you." TLS is not deterred and placed steps on the next wooden plank, this one is stable. The bridge begins to swing violently as TLS holds on, trying to steady the bridge by keeping his balance. Halfway across the bridge, it begins to settle and stops moving. TLS also realizes that it's not raining where he is at, but where tLS is standing it still is. TLS calls out to tLS~

TLS: Come one. You can make it!

tLS: No. I can't. You go on ahead.

TLS: I'm going to need you if we are to get this done. Come on!

~ tLS reluctantly gets on the bridge as it begins to sway again. ~

tLS: Fuck man.

TLS: Just calm your heart rate down and take it one step at a time.

~ tLS takes a deep breath, and then moves forward slowly.

~tLS takes a deep breath and takes one step forward. TLS tries to counter the swaying of the bridge by gripping the rope tight and swaying the opposite direction of the bridge. tLS manages to reach TLS in the center of the bridge.~

TLS: The road we must take may be one that few will have the courage to travel. I chose you for a reason. I know that I could trust you, I know that you have the courage to face the the hardest challenge and come out on top. At Technical Difficulties, we will be up against 2 teams of brothers. One that I know all too well. I've had many battles with the Danger Boiz over the years. I know these guys are the current champs, but I know how to beat them. There is something that we have that these guys don't, and it's killer instinct. I know that when we see an opportunity to capitalize on our opponent's mistakes, we will capitalize. We won't hold back, we won't stand down. The last time I faced Crazy Chris, I beat him. The last time I faced Dangerous Dan, I beat him. Over the years, these guys have gotten less dangerous and less crazy.

tLS: Well what's crazy is we are on this fucking bridge..

~Just as tLS says that, the wooden plank he is on breaks and he falls through the space created by it. TLS manages to grab his arm. tLS dangles 100 feet above the water, and slowly feels his grip beginning to slip. ~

tLS: I didn't sign up for this man.

~TLS reaches with his other hand and manages to pull tLS up. They formulate a plan where they alternate which foot they step with. When TLS steps with his left foot, tLS steps with his right foot. The plan seems to work, but as they are 10 feet away from the other side the rope bridge begins to collapse from the other side. ~

TLS: RUN!

~ Both men run as fast as they can as the bridge collapses behind them. TLS leaps and is able to grab the ledge of the cliff. tLS is able to grab on to TLS' leg. tLS begins to pull himself up and climbs over TLS and pulls himself up on the ledge first, he then reaches down and helps TLS up. ~

tLS: I just saved your life. You owe me.

TLS: I knew you would come through.

~ Both men turn and try see thick forest in front of them. The branches directly above them begin to move, the sound of a pigeon cooing is heard. Both men look up and see a bird staring down at them.~

tLS: Why, that's the ugliest pigeon I've seen. And pigeons are damn ugly.

TLS: That's not a pigeon. it's a dodo bird. Look at that giant beak into and it's colors.

tLS: How do you know what a dodo bird looks like? They've been extinct for a long time.

TLS: Trust me...

~ TLS reaches into his pocket and pulls out a rock, before tLS can say anything, TLS flings the rock and hits the dodo bird. The bird falls off the tree and lands with a thud. TLS walks over and grabs the bird and hangs it on a thread attached to his side ~

tLS: What the fuck are you doing man? That's an extinct animal. You just made it extinct again.

TLS: Shhhhh... you hear that?

~ tLS stays quiet and begins to hear a low growl.~

tLS: what the hell is that?

TLS: just wait. stay still.

~ the head of an animal appears from the bushes. It's head is long, and as it comes out from the bushes they can see that it's body has stripes. ~

tLS: what the fuck is that?

TLS: It's a thylacine, or better known as a Tasmanian tiger. Believed to be extinct since 1930.

~ TLS reaches into his pocket.~

tLS: Don't tell me you're going to make it extinct again.

~ TLS pulls out a piece of cracker and places his hand in front of the animal. The animal comes close then begins to lick at the cracker.~

tLS: Thank goodness, I thought you were going to....

~before tLS can finish his sentence, TLS reaches around and puts the animal in a headlock. The animal squirms and whimpers before dying. ~

tLS: OH MY GOD. What is wrong with you?

~ The sound of swooshing is heard above them as they look up and see a featherless flying creature with a long tail. ~

tLS: That's a fucking pterodactyl.

TLS: shhh.. here. I need you to carry this. We're going to need to make an offering to where we are going.

tLS: Where are we going?

~ TLS places the Tasmanian Tiger on tLS shoulder and then begins to walk towards the forest, he motions for tLS to follow. ~

TLS: I haven't been totally honest with you. I'm on a search mission, there are some people we need to see. It is believed that on this island, there is a tribe of albinos that hold the key to life.

tLS: You mean like an actual key?

TLS: It's an artifact, one of the 7 ancient artifacts spread out all over the world that is believed to lead us to the Fountains of Wayne.

tLS: are you just making shit up? what are we hoping to find? Stacy's Mom?

TLS: The Fountains of Wayne are believed to hold the water of life. One sip from the Fountains of Wayne and anything that is incurable can be cured.

tLS: What do you wish for?

TLS: The water is not for me.

tLS: when I agreed to this, I agreed to help you beat up the Draver Boiz and the Danger Boiz. I didn't know i'd be on some kooky mission. I still can't believe there's a fucking pterodactyl. No one's going to believe this.

TLS: You help me get the key of life, and I'll help you get the tag titles. I know that's what you really want. You want some gold around your waist. I can make that happen. No one is more capable of traversing through mazes and catacombs than me. You think the Danger Boiz know how to find their way out of the maze? They'll be too busy fighting their own feelings to focus on getting out of that match alive. I also heard that the Draver Boiz are relishing in the fact that they are assholes. You know what happens to assholes?

tLS: Shit comes out of it?

TLS: Well. yeah, I didn't think about that. But they also get fucked.

tLS: uh.. not unless you're a homosexual asshole.

TLS: Have you seen the way the Draver Boiz look and talk? I don't like to make assumptions, but between you and me they look and act like 2 gay assholes.

tLS: If anyone heard you say that you'd get cancelled.

TLS: So are you in or not? We need to find this albino tribe.

~tLS takes a deep sigh, then nods his head.~


to be continued...........