Chapter 27 - Sun Shorts Collection No. 6

SUN SHORT #1 - Staying Still

As Marcus & Ronnie are walking home from Starlight High one day, a huge muscular dude approaches them.

"Ronnie," the muscular man says.

Marcus looks a bit panicked until he looks closer and realizes that's his fellow classmate, Christopher Wrinkle.

"Have you been skipping leg day again?" Christopher asks.

"What? No, I've been doing the workout you've been forcing me to do each day, somehow," Ronnie replies

"That's great man, if you ever wanna slow things down or take a breather then let me know! See you at the gym man!" Christopher replies as he jogs away.

"Yeah, you too!" Ronnie waves back.

As Marcus looks over to Ronnie he notices that he's gotten slightly more fit and muscular since the start of high school, and while Ronnie's been making new friends and moving forward, Marcus just feels like he's been staying still recently. However, he lets that thought go as the two continue to walk back home.

SUN SHORT #2 - Hunting Down Crime

In an alleyway in Starlight City, The Three Ts lay on the ground bruised, bloodied, and defeated.

"Uh, what the hell? Who are you?" Tim-Tom The Third Thug says as he tries to get up.

"Me?" The shadowy figure says as they lift up a metal bat, "I'm just a good samaritan!"

As the figure brings the bat down on Tim-Tom, knocking him out, the figure decides to walk out of the alleyway and onto the street, the sun hitting their face revealing themself to be Hunter Huntingson.

Hunter is holding a purse and walks over to the nearby Professor Jessica Powell and hands her the purse.

"Here you go ma'am, I got your purse back for you," Hunter says, "and if you see those jokers being up to no good, give me a call and I'll deal with them."

"Thanks but that's not mine," Powell remarks.

"What but I thought they-" Hunter begins to say as he looks down at the purse only to see it isn't a purse but a fanny pack.

"Urgh dude what's your deal," Tim-Tom remarks as he takes his fanny pack back, "I just got this too and now it's ruined."

Hunter looks stunned at Tim-Tom as well as Tim & Tom who have all managed to get back up very quickly. Hunter goes to apologize for the misunderstanding but before he can the three just walk away.

Hunter sighs as he puts his bat away and walks down the street, although he got it wrong this time, he thinks to himself that if he just keeps this up a bit longer, then this form of redemption could end up working.

SUN SHORT #3 - You Want To Get Stronger?

At the Dawnbreak Fitness & Health Center, Alex Smith is training against his coach and professional boxer, Francisco Champion. After they're done with their sparring match, the two get out of the ring to get a drink. As they do so, the owner of the gym, an old man named Garry Jackingson, walks over to them.

"So, did that help you get stronger?" Garry asks Alex.

"Somewhat, but it felt like I was missing something," Alex responds.

"Well," Garry says with a smirk on his face, "I would train you into the strongest fighter ever, but I already have a disciple so there's nothing I can do."

Alex & Francisco just ignore Garry as Francisco gives Alex the advice, "You've been focusing more on your upper body, right? Well, it's important to also focus on your lower body as well. Try training your legs for a week and see if that helps."

"I see, thanks Francisco," Alex replies.

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The next day, Mesto-Presto, an employee of Burrito Bistro, is taking out the trash when he sees Alex Smith training his legs. And his form of leg training is riding a pink tricycle meant for young children around the street. Mesto-Presto chuckles but shuts up when Alex glares at him.

SUN SHORT #4 - My Main Job

At The Everst Tattoo Parlor, Santiago is getting ready to close up for the day when someone walks in. The person has white skin, brown hair that's a mullet, a bit of facial hair, and long legs. They're wearing a Hawaiian shirt underneath a black jacket, black round sunglasses, white pants, brown dress shoes, and a silver ring on his pointer finger.

"Hey, Santiago, long time no see," the man says as he walks over to Santiago.

"Hey Ronald, I see you're back from your vacation," Santiago says as he sits down with Ronald Sampson.

As the two sit down, Ronald takes out a bottle of water and takes a sip of it, "so how's Sally been recently?"

"She's good, business has been getting better recently."

"That's good."

Ronald takes another drink of his water.

"So I'm guessing you had another thing you wanted to say besides some chit-chat?" Santiago asks.

"Oh yes, yes," Ronald begins to say, "the affiliate is planning on releasing a new clothes collection for November and the boss wants you and Sally to be models for the clothes again for the gala in December. Think you're up for the task?"

"Of course I am, that's how I get most of my income anyway," Santiago says.

"Alright good to hear," Ronald says as he begins to walk towards the door, "we should do something soon, with the whole crew y'know!"

"Yeah, maybe sometime," Santiago says.

Ronald waves goodbye and leaves the parlor. As Ronald walks down the street he looks at the ring that both he and Santiago have. It is a silver ring with the letters "MSA" engraved onto them.

SUN SHORT #5 - I Just Needed A Pencil

In English class, Elizabeth is looking for her pencil in her backpack when she can't find it. She looks around to see most people studying, however one person hasn't started yet. So she walks over to the student and taps him on the shoulder.

"Hey, do you mind if I borrow a pencil? I promise to give it back," Elizabeth asks.

"Sure, though it's going to be $5, if you can't pay now we can sign you up for a monthly premium of 75 cents, I do accept trades though," the student says.

Elizabeth just glances at the student, not having a single clue of what to say to that. So instead she just walks back to her seat and sits down.

See You Next Chapter!~