Dine n Dash - 01

Dine ’n Dash


By Kyo Zaber

==== The Park

The scene before the young man was pristine. Spring had finally arrived and he was more than glad to sit in the park and enjoy it. The air had a crisp scent that he’d missed during those long winter days cooped up inside.

On his left was a take-out meal from his favorite fast food restaurant, and on his right was an extra large drink of his favorite soda. Overall the meal wasn’t healthy, but damn it was going to taste superb.


Peter : *His eyes were closed, looking up into the sun, basking in it’s warmth.* These are days to be thankful for…


As he began giving thanks for his meal, a commotion was occurring on the other end of the park.
A young woman with blazing red hair dodged back and fourth between the various trees, peoples, and garbage cans in the park. Her breaths were well paced, however frantic as she continued eluding a group of rather… unlikeable assailants as she called them.


Pink : *Quietly.* Well Pink, you’ve done it this time.

A loud sound emanates from her mid-section…

Pink : *Sighs.* And on top of that, you’re skipping lunch!

As she uttered that last sentence, her eyes spotted one of her adversaries.

Pink : While most bad guys from films wear suits or other cliche outfits, at these guys at least have some class…


Out in the open stood a bald man with a pair of thick sun glasses, a gaudy Hawaiian button-up T-Shirt, khaki pants, and sandals. He appeared to be surveying the crowd while one hand was against his ear, no doubt listening to radio traffic.


Pink : *Smirked.* That’s right… I’m not here… just keep moving… *Her smirk quickly was replaced with a look of frustration.* You’re kidding me!


Swiftly she shot up into the air from her hiding spot as two other goons dove at where she had been.
As much as she wanted to look down at the potentially hilarious scene occurring below her she had to make tracks. Her feet made contact with the tree beside her, and she launched forward, landing into a run as the race began anew.


Pink : Freaking jerks are going all raptor pack on me!


Peter had finished with the blessing, and had pulled out his fries munching on them.
His legs were relaxed out in front of him, and he was loving life.


Peter : You know what could make this day better God? *He said gazing up towards the sky.* A beautiful woman to share it with…


Nothing could be heard but the light breeze, and water in the pond before him from the bench he was sitting on.


Peter : *Smirked, chuckling* Can’t blame a guy for asking. *Sighs, stretching his arms out wide over his head.* Seriously though, thank you for this day~


As the words left his mouth time seemed to get all wobbly on him. He felt something slam into his arms flinging them down, followed by him tumbling forward as something else slammed into the back of his head. Within moments he was looking up at the sky, his arms and head hurt, and he was completely confused. A loud splash could be heard a moment later.

Peter : … *Struggles for a breath, the wind being knocked out of him.* aaaaAAAAHHH! *Gasp!* Whah~ *Sits up, grabbing the back of his head.* What the…?

Pink : *Bobs up from the pond, sputtering and coughing.* AHHHHH~! I didn’t sign up for this crap!

Peter : *Shakes his head a bit, collecting himself.* A woman?

Pink : *Her eyes settle on Peter, an angry glare in them as she begins wading out of the water.* What the heck are you trying to do dude?

Peter : Ex… Excuse me?

Pink : Here I am, running for my life, and you up and raise your arms… *She raises her arms, waving them around exaggeratedly.* Like you’re at some kind of football game!

Peter : *Gets up, a stern look on his face.* Hey now… *Starts walking towards her.* I don’t know what you’re talking about lady, but it ain’t my fault you popped out of some bushes behind me and flew into the water.

Pink : Yes it is! *Fully out of the water, walking closer to Peter, not backing down.* Just accept it and everything will be fine!

Peter : *Walks right up to her, facing her eye to eye.* I admit to nothing that was my fault. Now… I’ll help ya get somewhere to get home, but I ain’t paying for your wreck~

Pink : *Jabs him with her finger.* Yes you ARE!

Peter : *Winces, then pokes her back, just as hard.* No I’m NOT!


Pink’s eyes narrowed as she glared at him, and he glared right back.
The tension was so thick that you could cut it with a knife.
It was at that moment, that Pink’s stomach let out a loud rumble.


Peter : *Breaks eye-contact looking down at her stomach, snickering.*

Pink : Oy! Don’t you laugh~


As she was snapped out of her glaring contest her eyes caught site of one of her goon squad chasers.


Pink : *Her eyes dart back and fourth between Peter, the goon, and the bench.* … Mmmmm *Scoffs, quickly walking around Peter.* I don’t have time for this buddy. *She quickly grabs his take-out bag, and drink.* I’ll take this as collateral and we’ll finish this discussion later~

Peter : *Stands there confused, beginning to comprehend what was going on.* Hey… HEY!!!

Pink *Smirks, darting off with much more speed.* Ta ta sweetie! *Winks*


Peter started to run after her, then quickly went back, grabbed his back pack from beside the bench, then began running full steam in the direction she went… then stopped.


Peter : D… I… Son of a! *Throws his hands in a downward motion in frustration.* What the hell was that!?


As he stood there, a group of bald men in gaudy Hawaiian button-up T-Shirts and khaki pants jogged past him. He looked up to the sky arms out stretched.


Peter : Really lord? Really?


After a few more moments with no more answers, he proceeded to make his way back to his favorite fast food restaurant. Unaware of what the rest of the day had in store for him.