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I find my blaster about forty yards away from the wreckage of my ship. Figures...
As I continue my journey, I stay close on the path ways. One of these is bound to lead me out of this, "Central Park," as the natives call it. I have seen the skyscrapers through the holes in the trees, and I have to say I am amazed. Not since Corneria have I seen buildings so high.
As I make my way to the edge of the forest, I can't help but feel unwelcomed. Everytime I turn around I see an earthling stare at me, and run to hide. I mean, I realize I look weird to them, but have any of them considered how odd they look to me? I'm going to guess no. This race seems to be very self abosorbed.
Soon, I reach the border of the forest. The path way leads me into the city. I see a new white pathway that seems to border the forest, and in front of that is a black path that the vehicles seem to use. At least this planet isn't completely alien. Their cities seem to follow the same format.
As I cross the road, the cars screech to a halt in front of me. Though some of the drivers stare in fear at me, others yell profanity and other demeaning phrases at me. Its nice to see this planet isn't full of cowards.
"Hey, Fox ****er! What the **** you think you're doing?" I stop in front of his vehicle. I walk closer to it, standing directly in front of it, staring at him through the glass. "Yo! What the **** are you doing?"
I pull out my blaster and aim it at him. He doesn't seem scared. Instead he continues to yell and scream at me.
"Yo! Ass! Why don't you put the ****ing toy down, and get out of the damn road!"
"I'll have you know this isn't a toy. This is a second series Cornerian combat blaster."
"Look, nerd. I don't give two ****s! Get outta my way, or I'll run you down!"
How interesting. He must not believe this is a weapon. Perhaps a demonstration will change his mind? I aim the blaster at the very front of his vehicle. I pull the trigger, and a highly concentrated laser shoots through the four wheeled vehicle. A heavy cloud of smoke begins to release from the seared hole. The man stares at me in shock as I smile.
"Wow. If I had know thats all it would take to shut you up, I'd have done it a while ago." I spin the blaster in my hand, and put it back in the holster on my leg. "Now, where is this, "City Hall"?"
He points to the direction of Northeast. I nod my head to him, and wave my arm.
"Thank you, earthman."
I get back onto the sidewalk on the otherside of the road. I look at the long stretch of buildings ahead of me, and sigh.
"Man, can't I ever crash on a planet with a map?"
Manhattan, New York
I walk down the long stretch of buildings in confusion. I am lost. I have no idea where I am. The signs mean nothing to me, and with my communicator jammed, who knows when I'll figure out where I am.
As I continue my trek up and down the long streets, I begin reading the signs on top of the buildings. "Fat Billy's Bar-B-Q," "Uncle Harry's House of Pork," "Pedro's Pizza", "Chinese Restaurant." My God, does this race do anything but eat?
None of these stores can help me. I'll need to ask another local. It's just so irritating talking to this race. You get those who look at you with disgust, and those that look at you in fear. Can't I find anyone who isn't prejudice?
As I keep passing locals, looking someone who seems helpful and kind, I soon find a suitable female. Females generally seem to be more plesant and helpful. Perhaps this one can give me the information I need.
"Excuse me." I start, pulling her to the side of the walkway. "Would you know of a place where I can find a map?" She pauses, as she stares at me. Her face contains many expresions. Too many to make out. Suddenly, she opens her mouth, and begins to speak.
"Yeah." She begins. "You'll want to go to the Triple A on Parkman Avenue."
"Um...Triple A?" I ask, embarrassed.
"Yes. Don't you know what triple A is?"
"Um..no...I am from out of town..." I figure I best start trying to act non chalant, rather than standing out. Maybe I'll get different results.
"Oh, you must be going to that comic show. Big Apple Con, right?"
"Um...yes..." I respond, trying to blend.
"Nice suit. It looks so real. How'd you make it?"
Wow! An earthling who cares. This uniform is made from the best fibers in the Lylat System. Its only natural it would catch her eye.
"I didn't make this, ma'am. I was given it once I joined the Cornerian Army."
"Oh..." She responds confused. "Oh! I understand. Keeping in character, huh? Some people really go all out."
Wait, what does she mean, "In character?" Does she not believe I am real? And, now that she mentions it, what's a comic show?
"Anyway, yeah, Parkman Avenue. Triple A. They should give you some free maps to help you."
"Thank you, earth women. You have been very helpful." She smiles, and lets out a small giggle.
"Man, you really stay in character, don't you? Ha. Ha. Ok, bye."
As she walks away, I realize I forgot to ask her something. How do I get to Parkman Avenue? Oh, well. She was very helpful. First time anyone here treated me like an actual being. I guess I better start looking for Parkman Avenue.
As I continue my walk down the street, I suddenly hear gun shots ring out throughout the street, accompanied by desperate cries for help. The people in the street suddenly run for cover, hiding under the closest object. I look down the street, and see three masked men holding weapons exsiting a building labeled, "Jackson Mutual Bank." Robberers. not doubt.
I may not be getting paid, but I can't stand idly by and watch them committ a crime. I have to help. I pull out my blaster, and begin running toward them.
"Fox McCloud! Star Fox! Drop your weapons now!" So much for being non chalant.
I walk down the long stretch of buildings in confusion. I am lost. I have no idea where I am. The signs mean nothing to me, and with my communicator jammed, who knows when I'll figure out where I am.
As I continue my trek up and down the long streets, I begin reading the signs on top of the buildings. "Fat Billy's Bar-B-Q," "Uncle Harry's House of Pork," "Pedro's Pizza", "Chinese Restaurant." My God, does this race do anything but eat?
None of these stores can help me. I'll need to ask another local. It's just so irritating talking to this race. You get those who look at you with disgust, and those that look at you in fear. Can't I find anyone who isn't prejudice?
As I keep passing locals, looking someone who seems helpful and kind, I soon find a suitable female. Females generally seem to be more plesant and helpful. Perhaps this one can give me the information I need.
"Excuse me." I start, pulling her to the side of the walkway. "Would you know of a place where I can find a map?" She pauses, as she stares at me. Her face contains many expresions. Too many to make out. Suddenly, she opens her mouth, and begins to speak.
"Yeah." She begins. "You'll want to go to the Triple A on Parkman Avenue."
"Um...Triple A?" I ask, embarrassed.
"Yes. Don't you know what triple A is?"
"Um..no...I am from out of town..." I figure I best start trying to act non chalant, rather than standing out. Maybe I'll get different results.
"Oh, you must be going to that comic show. Big Apple Con, right?"
"Um...yes..." I respond, trying to blend.
"Nice suit. It looks so real. How'd you make it?"
Wow! An earthling who cares. This uniform is made from the best fibers in the Lylat System. Its only natural it would catch her eye.
"I didn't make this, ma'am. I was given it once I joined the Cornerian Army."
"Oh..." She responds confused. "Oh! I understand. Keeping in character, huh? Some people really go all out."
Wait, what does she mean, "In character?" Does she not believe I am real? And, now that she mentions it, what's a comic show?
"Anyway, yeah, Parkman Avenue. Triple A. They should give you some free maps to help you."
"Thank you, earth women. You have been very helpful." She smiles, and lets out a small giggle.
"Man, you really stay in character, don't you? Ha. Ha. Ok, bye."
As she walks away, I realize I forgot to ask her something. How do I get to Parkman Avenue? Oh, well. She was very helpful. First time anyone here treated me like an actual being. I guess I better start looking for Parkman Avenue.
As I continue my walk down the street, I suddenly hear gun shots ring out throughout the street, accompanied by desperate cries for help. The people in the street suddenly run for cover, hiding under the closest object. I look down the street, and see three masked men holding weapons exsiting a building labeled, "Jackson Mutual Bank." Robberers. not doubt.
I may not be getting paid, but I can't stand idly by and watch them committ a crime. I have to help. I pull out my blaster, and begin running toward them.
"Fox McCloud! Star Fox! Drop your weapons now!" So much for being non chalant.