The Misadventures of Charlie Bombay

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 11:08 AM

With Pixle's last statement, Charlie's lips converged into a tight smile. As 'Tomato Head' approached, the grin quickly faded. The man greached out for the boy's arm. Charlie hesitated, expecting to have a pair of handcuffs snapped on or worse. The peculiar soldier simpily smiled and spoke. "Welcome aboard you two! But mind you, my supervisor is in a foul mood- not that that ever changes." Casting a radip glance at Pixle, Charlie nodded in approvement. They were in! Charlie put a mental check mark by 'Step One'. The three pairs of feet loudly scuffed and shuffled down the dirty tile hallway. The abominable amout of crud on the floor caused CHarlie to wrikle his nose.

@inkstep
Heylo!

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 12:09 PM

@swimforlife omg dude so yesterday I went to the waterpark and I dont really like getting wet so I sat coding out a program on a mini tablet pc I borrowed and this kid who looked exactly like charlie satrted hitting on me, just OMFG XD Did you have a good b-day? 😸

Pixle bit her lip as she listened, lowering her head a bit -at least they had gotten in this time- she thought, Jumping a bit at the sound, she shivered, adjusting her jacket and lowering her head again at the sound of someone -no, three people- she thought again, Approaching at a somewhat brisk pace.

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 1:18 PM

@inkstep ZOMG! Charlie hit on you!Coding at a water park? Sounds like fun, though I would have gotten wet. Are you working on a website or just practicing coding? My birthday was alright, I had to work :C.

The pace the approaching trio slowed before becoming louder. Two women dressed in white hospital scrubs tagged behind a rather offical-looking man with a handle bar mustache. Tomato Head nodded as they passed. One of the women stopped, scanning the girl's wheel chair. 'Oh sweetie! I have just the thing for you, if you want to follow me, I can have you walking in no time at all.' Charlie glared daggers at the stubby woman, knowing the treatment was some kind of deception. Shifting his eyes to Pixle, a pang of worry and surprise bubble in his gut.

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 2:28 PM

@swimforlife haha I laughed pretty hard, and I was just playing with codes, making texts backwards and what not, sad that you had to work on your b-day! sucky!!

mhk..." the girl shrunk back into her chair, wheeling back some as well until she was to the side behind Charlie, staring at the woman nervously for a few moments before glancing up at the boy, not sure if it was a good idea to accept the woman's help or not

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 2:33 PM

@inkstep Nice! I know nothing about coding! You taught yourself, right?

'My sister is fine how she is, right, Elliks?' Charlie asked, careful not to allow the fear in his voice to peek through. Tomato Head grimaced and waved the woman off. 'Don't mind her. She gets into everyone's business, thinks she can fix everything, including a broken heart.' Glancing at the man, CHarlie could make out the pale tan line from a wedding band. 'Mrrrffff' he huffed.

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 2:49 PM

@swimforlife yup, but Im taking classes next year soo 😸

She nodded a bit, lowering her head again as she kept her eyes locked on the woman. "R..right" she muttered under her breath, quivering for a moment or two.

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 6:03 PM

@inkstep AWESOME! Is coding part of the gmae design class? I am so jealous! I'm taking fundamentals of art next year~I hope I get better at drawing and the likes.

Tomato Head walked down the corridor, his step extremely robotronic. His stiff posture and the minimal swing of his hips could cause a mix up between human and android. Charlie took note of that as he watched the subtle shifts in the soldier's posture.A metal door swung open, revealing a chair with its back turned. With a loud creak, the silver chair swiveled, displaying a shrouded figure. The entity was clothed in a blood red cloak the hood pulled up, distorting its facial features. A pair of violet eye was the only distinguishable visual Charlie could see. 'Sit down,' said the shadow, in a rapy voice, one that sounded all too familar. 'Elliks, Blaire, I hear you are here for a purpose. What might that be, hmmm? Are you willing to die? At this very moment? In the hands of Klaxion? '

I was also wondering if I could base a charater in a short story on Pixle. Its going to be about a Pixle-like computer hacker and a pyro gypsy.

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 6:18 PM

@swimforlife no it's part of the computer class though 😃 srry I poofed, went to a friend's house ^^ and pht, sure, you have to send me the story though when you're done >.D

The girl shivered a bit, lowering her head some as she listened, would they really be ready to do something like that? She looked up at charlie for his answer, her eyes glinting a bit as part of her hair fell out of the way of her sight, her red irises gleaming brightly.

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 6:35 PM

@inkstep Cool! I'll send it. I'm no where near started, but I'll finnish...someday

Thumbing his chin, Charlie pondered for less than a second. He rose to his feet, meeting the chilling purple eys with his own. 'I, Blaire Reay, swear my life to Klaxion. In air, water, land and shore. To the atmosphere above and the pits of hell underground. I swear, sir.' The violet eye remained, unblinking. 'I haven't heard that oath until the lat fall of Klaxion. How did you know it?!?' Charlie stared bewildered- how had he known it? A question of his own loyalties began to bubble. Was Arretilion really his home?

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 6:46 PM

Pixle bit her lip some, lowering her head as she nodded in agreement, something started buzzing in the back of her head, hthat oath, seemed....wrong. She shuddered, the same feeling she got when she could sense a betrayer in the midst, A voice rang in the back of her mind but she ignored it, figuring it was just her nerves acting up
@swimforlife

Deleted • 10 July 2012 at 7:35 PM

Charlie frowned at the hooded entity, his words were his own. Something fishy was going on! Those purple eyes were boring into his very soul. Waving a hand, the figure dimissed Pixle, Charlie and the soldier. Turning to Pixle, Charlie relieved himself of his poker face. His lips curled into a grimace, as his eyes darkened. 'This is not good. I just made that load of crap up. I don't trust that guy...person. We're on Klaxion-nothing is as it seems.'
@inkstep

inkstep • 10 July 2012 at 7:49 PM

@swimforlife

"r...right" The albino muttered her reply, shaking slightly, something just didnt seem right, not just that charlie had said an old oath, but something forbodding and ominous hung in the air, clinging to the walls and everything else.

Deleted • 11 July 2012 at 4:28 PM

Charlie paced back and forth for a moment, waiting for the next command. Tomato Head stode up, a smirk wielded in his face. 'You will be shown to your quarters, since you're family, you will be sharing a room. Training starts at 5oo hours tomorrow.' The man walked a brisk pace, looking back eveer few moments to make sure his two recruits were still following.
@inkstep

Working 2 jobs today, this is all I can do for now. Sorry, bud,

inkstep • 11 July 2012 at 6:09 PM

@Swimforlife it's fine, I have a meeting tonight anyway so I wont be on long ☹️(((

Pixle nodded a bit, struggling to keep up with the man, her arms were already burning from going so fast and pushing so hard. "W-would you slow down!" she called after him, her arm starting to whine in protest. adjusting one of the settings, she tried to continue wheeling, her hand slipping and the edge of her chair tearing a gash. "Ahk *pulling the brakes, the girl hunched over a bit, her gleaming hand wrapped around her wrist "crud" she muttered, trying to catch up again despite the sting of the injury.

Deleted • 12 July 2012 at 1:01 PM

Shortening his stride, Charlie kept a steady pace along side Pixle. The solider, a gruff tone in his voice, called for them to hurry up. 'Alright, recruits, here are your quarters,' Gesturing to the pressurized steel door; it slid open. Inside, a tiny room lay tucked against the wall. The floor, ceiling and wall were metal. Purple lights glowed dimly, casting shadows on the far wall. Rasing a wary eyebrow, Charlie skimmed the sceen. There were no beds in sight, just two compartments attached to the wall. Tomato Head punched a seires of numbers on a keypad, each stroke emtitting a loud beep. 'You uniforms will arrive soon; they are to be worn at anytime you leave this room. Each is equiped with a serial number and tracking devise. Try any thing funny and we'll know where you are and who is with you. Keep that in mind,' with that, the man jogged of into the dark corridor. Finally, the two were alone. Breathing a huff of relief, Charlie leaned against the wall. 'I have a bad feeling about this. How much do we really know about Klaxion? And Arretilon?' he asked, in a rhetorica sense.
@inkstep
How are you, today? Working on more coding?

inkstep • 12 July 2012 at 1:10 PM

@swimforlife I'm good, and no just hangin around, wishing I could have the cell # of people on the internet XDDD

"little next to none" she replied, holding her hand tightly and cringing a bit. "it sucks...." the girl muttered, leaning back n the chair as she kept pressure on the fresh injury.

Deleted • 12 July 2012 at 1:16 PM

@inkstep I know me too...

Oblivious to Pixle injury, until now, Charlie's protective instinct kicked in. 'Pixle! Are you okay? What happened? Did that creep do that to you?' He rattled off the questions as he hyperventialted. Drawing a sharp breath, he regained his nerves. His neurons were jumping around like children who drank espresso. All of the details of the last half hour were a jumbled mess of quote, scents and purple eyes. The acrid stench of sulfur had clotted his nose when they first walked in, now it had vanished. Perhaps, he had gotten use to the aroma. Sulfuric acid seemed out-of place in the facility. Something fired in Charlie's brain, recalling that sulfur was sometimes acossiated with demons.

inkstep • 12 July 2012 at 1:25 PM

@swimforlife haha, it's all over tumblr, we're all just like "oh yea gimme your number and I'll text you!!! " XD

"No...I'm fine.... " she muttered, keeping pressure on her bloodsoaked hand "I was trying to catch up and my hand slipped off the wheel, it's fine, really" she muttered, keeping her head low. the air started to smell of ozone as the dull lights brightened some, static dancing along her arm and onto the floor, keeping the lights powered "They could afford to keep this place well-lighted" she muttered, trying to change the subject

Deleted • 12 July 2012 at 1:32 PM

@inkstep I'd give you mine, but my parents would kill me, then I'd be dead and couldn't talk to you :C

'I know!' Charlie exlcaimed, nodding in agreement, 'What this thing with purple, anyways? The national color? Everything around here is violet-the uniforms, that dude's eyes, the lights? If I have to wear purple boxers, I will die from Ultra-Violet!' The last bit sent a smile spreading across his face. Their disguises were holding up so far. Clambering up to the canister-like bed, Charlie hunkered down in his blankets. He peeked out the front, glancing down at the girl. 'You'll be safe to stretch your legs in here,' he called down, 'I might not know much about technology, but I do know cameras. There's none in here. At least I can't pick up on thier subtle hum or their reflection. Usually when you flick your static, locations of mechinal devises becomes obvious.'

inkstep • 12 July 2012 at 1:41 PM

@swimforlife haha it's fine, I gtg in a minute to go get lunch 😋 OHH! And I set up this http://askyourfears.tumblr.com/ for the fun of it, hehe

"Probably...." she snickered a bit, grinning weakly. she leaned back a bit "I'm fine" the girl replied calmly, messing with a few sparks, she wheeled over to her own bed and lifted herself out of the chair "so....got a good plan if we get caught or what?

Deleted • 12 July 2012 at 1:54 PM

@inkstep Cool! Do you run this by yourself? I think its a pretty awesome concept!

'We make a good team, Pixle Reve,' Charlie replied, 'I come up with the plan, you get my butt out of trouble.' Laying back, the boy stretched out, contemplating ideas. 'Our best bet would be running, but that doesn't necessarily have the best outcome. We do have electicity and water on our side, so death by electroucution is never far away- we can always use that, if things get really messy.' The brunette ran hand through his dyed hair, the color still intact. A panel at the foot of Charlie's tube slid open, a purple uniform and a plate of steaming food rest on a metal tray. 'I guess this is what he meant by the uniforms arriving.' Rifiling trough his new threads, Charlie frowned. 'Kill me now! There are a pair of lilac boxers!' He snickered a bit, then burried his clothes under a pile of blankets. 'I'll deal with you in the morning,' he told the stack of folded uniform.

inkstep • 12 July 2012 at 2:59 PM

@swimforlife yes I do 😸

She laughed slightly and nodded, smiling as the boy she felt for spoke. "mh?" her attention went to the uniforms "heh" snickering a bit, she sighed and layed back on the bed with a thud "ugh...hope we can get some actual sleep in tonight..." the albino muttered, letting her eyes slip shut

Deleted • 12 July 2012 at 10:36 PM

@inkstep

'Night, Pixle,' Charlie said, folding the corner of his blanket down. He added, 'Sweet dreams,' before returning to the plate of warm food. The meal was, you guessed it, purple. A hybrid of oatmeal and pizza was seasoned with slice of what looked like plums. Hungrily, Charlie inhaled his dinner, savoring every bite. The meal itself was bland; however, Charlie's rumbling stomach equivalted it to the best meal he had ever eaten. 'Purple, purple every where, but no place to think pink,' he mumbled aloud, grinning for no reason. The hysteria of the past few weeks had set it. Clashing shades of purple were the straw the broke the camel's, or rather, Charlie's back. A deep, throaty laugh erupted from the pit of his lungs. He cackled, giggled, snickered; all while tucked away in a wall compartment. Surely if Pixle was awake, she would plan to ship the boy to the nearest assylum. Handling stress was not one of the brunette-blonde's strenghts. Anger or, in this case, mania, usually was the result of anxiety. Scrambling to his feet, neglecting to remember he was in a confined space, Charlie attempted to stand up. Bashing his head on the metal ceiling, he slumped down on his bed. 'Owwwwww,' he grumbled, rubbing the lump on his forehead.

inkstep • 12 July 2012 at 11:50 PM

The girl had fallen asleep hungry as ever, she hadn't been eating and it had been draining her. Pixle was sure it would kill her, it wasn't that she didnt want to eat or felt unsure about the food, but she couldnt find it in her TO eat, she had tried time and time again but she would either gag and retch the contents of her stomach, or couldnt even find the motivation to get up and go look for food, even when she did have something she just let it sit. Few dreams came as she slept dead, still as a stone, her red eyes darting all over behind her thin eyelids. There was litttle to dream about anyway, her mind had been set on going to Arretilon, she wanted to see if it was different, something in the back of her mind kept running the thought of a high tech utopia, an escape from her past. Though Charlie had already seemed to be that escape, it was only temporarry. Instead of dreaming this particular rest, she had faint recollections of her past, and what she had seen when passed out. the abuse, the ttorture, the day she had met the lime headed fruit cup that turned out to be someone she didn't want to go a day without seeing. The girl stayed silent and pulled a bit as the metalic thump of the boy hitting his head filled the air. the pains in her stomach put her back to sleep though.
@swimforlife

Deleted • 13 July 2012 at 10:58 AM

In the darkness of the night, Charlie was evaded by sleep. Exaustion had pummled him; however, falling asleep was the issue. Having always been somewhat of an insomniac, Charlie was accustom to not falling asleep. Something, on this hellhole of a planet, had created even more difficulties with the boy's REM cycle. Dreams came every night; the majority were nightmare. The occasional recollection of a past memory burried deep in his subcontious mid, did surface every once and a while. Tonight, was no diffrent. The blonde lay, tossing and turning, sleep was still the impossible factor. His slid his eyes shut, only to find momets later they had popped open, glued on something in the distance. Peeking over his loft, Charlie found Pixle asleep, her breath rhythmic. The girl's lack of movement, beside her eyelids was a good sign. She would be recharged and well rested in the morning, or at least he hoped. Figiting had come, Charlie could not sit still. His toyed with his thumbs, then his toes. He ran a hand through his toussled mop of brown hair. An uncomfortanble feeling washed over him, it was if thousands of ants or the likes, were crawling across his body. Jumping from his perched postion, he landed soundlessly on the cold metal floor. After the breif connectiong with the icy metal, the boy toppled over. A static charge prevented him from moving. He assumed the soldier had no place out of their beds.
@inkstep

inkstep • 13 July 2012 at 7:45 PM

The sensation that traveled through the air fro mthe shock had shaken the girl awake, she shot up and slammed her head against the overhang of her bed "OW!" cursing under her breath, the albino searched the area "Who's there...w...what happened!?" carefully pushing out to the edge of her bed, she looked down at the boy "what the crap are you doing on the floor!?" she snapped weakly, shaking slightly
@swimforlife

Deleted • 14 July 2012 at 12:10 PM

'Couldn't sleep,' Charlie confessed, shifting his weight to his hands. A tendril of static traveled up his spine, causing him to involentarily shiver. 'Its not like I sleep on a given night, but since we got here, my insomnia has gotten worse. The floor is charged with a static barrier; to prevent people like us from leaving, I guess.' Hoping to his feet, another series of shock were delivered. 'Ack!' the boy exclaimed, stepping foward. Hoisting himself back to his roost, he glanced down at the albino. 'Are you okay? You don't sound...with it...' With that, he slunk deeper into his compartment, once more nestling down under the wool blankets. An empty feeling bubble in the pit of his stomach. Huger was out of the question, this was something diffrent. Surely, his sleep deprived brain was blowing the sensation out of proportion. Bidding the girl one final goodnight, the blonde/brunette, shut his eyes.
@inkstep

inkstep • 14 July 2012 at 4:49 PM

""I'm fine" she replied flatly, curling up in her bed again and trying to fall asleep, being flung back into the nothingness of a dreamless sleep, she slept dead again.
@swimforlife

Deleted • 28 July 2012 at 8:08 PM

@inkstep

The repetitive drone of an alarm pummled Charlie's ear drums. He roused quickly, his feet caught in the tangle of woll blankets. His immediate concern was he and Pixle had been discovered, and now forces were on a man hunt for them. Despite the rumble of noise from the other side of the door, Charlie had a tingle of certianty. If they were coming for double-agents, stealth would have been key. Suddenly, the door burst open, a dark skinned woman stood in the shadows. Light shilloutted her against the rush of other soldiers in the causeway. 'Outta' bed Pleabs!' she bellowed, her voice was loud enough to be heard over the alarm. Charlie sat up, his hair mussed and splayed in every direction. Running a hand through his hair, he sighed. Life was going to become a disgusting shade of purple with early wake-up calls. 'Uniforms on. NOW!' She stamped her leather boot clad foot in frustration. 'Hurry up, you slack ---es!' Vaulting himself from the upper compartment, Charlie searched for Pixle beneath her blankets.

inkstep • 28 July 2012 at 8:14 PM

The albino was already up, she had gotten into her uniform hours before and was now curled up in the corner of the bed, with her hands clamped over her ears and her eyes wrenched shut The noise was obviously bother ing her "What's going on" she muttered as she sat up, her hands still wrapped around her ears. Scarlet eyes searching the room, she glared a bit when she noted the chair was gone "and how the heck am I supposed to get around...." Lowering her head a bit, her eyes trailed up to meed Charlie's gaze. She gave him a slight shrug before glancing over at the door, biting her lip a bit.
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