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Piston Peak Chronicles: Poking the Dragon

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It was a quiet day at the Pitson Peak Air Attack base. Well, as quiet as it could get with the Smokejumpers messing around but it was more relaxed with no fires going on.

Maru had finished his chores early in the morning and was just relaxing in a chair, waiting by his radio. He was expecting a call today.

“This is Propwash to Maru, over.” a female voice said from the speaker.

Maru smiled as he picked up his mic.

“I’m here. Hey ya, Dottie.”

“Hey, Maru.” He swore he could see her smiling on the other side.

They had only met for a short time at the Corn Festival at Propwash but the two had gotten along quickly. Soon as they were together in Dottie’s shop talking about mechanics they couldn’t stop. They went on and on about special techniques and ways to build parts. It was sad when they had to part but they promised to keep in contact for both the sake of keeping Dusty in good health… and just being able to talk more since there was so much they wanted to talk about.

“How are things at Propwash. Dusty doing alright?”

“Yep. That gearbox you made him is still holding strong. The only worries these days is just usual things, nothing too serious. As for the rest of Propwash, we’re doing well. How are things on your end?”

“Quiet at the moment.” Maru leaned back, looking outside. “It’s nice when we get quiet mornings. Gives us time to rest and just enjoy the scenery.”

“I can see why.”

Maru nodded.

“So, how about yourself? How you doing?” he asked.

“I’m doing good, just keeping up at my job.”

“Good.”

The two sat in silence for a moment before Maru broke it.

“Much as I love these radio calls it ain’t the same as being with ya in person. We can actually work on stuff together.”

“I hear ya. You should visit Propwash again some time or I could visit Piston Peak.”

“Hey, great place to vacation if you ask me. The lodge is more attractive now that Ol’ Jammer is in charge. You should visit. Maybe even bring your friends.”

“I’d like that. I’ll talk with the others and see what they’ll think.”

“Sounds like a plan. I’ll talk to Ol’ Jammer about making reservations once I get confirmation from you.”

“Deal. Thanks Maru.”

“You’re welcome, Dottie. If you do come, I’ll look forward to it. Maybe I could show you how to make some other parts.”

“That would be wonderful Maru. You really know your stuff.”

Maru blushed a little. “Ah shucks. Just doing what I gotta do.”

Dottie giggled on the other side. “And modest.”

Gosh she’s killing me… “Oh Dottie…”

“Maru?”

Maru froze as he turned around to see Drip peering in along with his buddies Avalanche and Blackout.

“What you want?” Maru asked, putting down the mic.

“We heard you talking to somebody and wanted to know who.” Drip answered.

“None of your business.”

“CIA!” Avalanche shouted.

“Yeah, yeah, top secret. Now get out.”

“Maru?” Dottie asked on the other side.

A grin creeped across Drip’s face. “That sounds like that mechanic from Propwash. Good choice if you ask me Maru.”

Maru’s face turned red. “It’s not like THAT! We’re just keeping contact because um… for Dusty’s health. I’m the only one who knows how his gearbox works!”

“Riiiiiiight.”

The other two Smokejumpers snickered.

“Maru and Dottie, sitting in a tree.”

“Don’t. Finish. THAT.”

It was silent before Avalanche shouted. “K.I.S.S.I.N.G!”

If it was possible, steam would be coming out of Maru’s ears. “THAT’S IT!”

He ran over to a part of his shop, grabbing his biggest wrench. The Smokejumpers didn’t waste a second in running out of the sho. Before Maru chased after them, he picked up his mic.

“Excuse me, Dottie, I need to go break a few laws.”

“Alright. I’ll visit you in jail.”

“Thanks!”

Maru signed off before chasing after the Smokejumpers. “C’mere boys, Maru just wants to give you a nice tune up!”

“HE’S SPEAKING IN THE THIRD PERSON!” Avalanche shouted.

“We’re doomed now!” Blackout shouted back.

“OH YES YOU ARE!”

Windlifter and Blade watched the madness going on from where they were resting.

“How long do you think he’ll be chasing them?” Blade asked.

“Till sun set or least till a fire breaks out… Which won’t be soon.”

Blade leaned back, moving his hat over his eyes.

“If Maru gets close to killing one of them, wake me up so we can intervene. I don’t want three new faces on the wall.”

“I think it’s best we don’t. Drip, Blackout and Avalanche need to learn a lesson from time to time.”

Blade snickered. “And how often do they remember their lessons?”

Windlifter smiled a little. “Not often.”

“My point exactly.”

Doesn’t matter how many times they get burned, they just love poking dragons when they can.
And we have another Maru story along with the Smoke Jumpers... and Dottie. 

owo These two would get along quick if they met. They'd bounce off each other since both work so differently and well... Maru's knowledge on how to make a gear box comes in handy. And for me... I think they would be very fond of each other... but of course can't let that just go on in peace. So it's up to the Smoke Jumper boys to kind of just come in and rain on Maru's parade. Word of the wise, never go poking dragons... it's never a good idea. 

And for once I was able to write Windlifter, albeit he only spoke a few lines. >_> He's hard to write considering he really didn't speak much and he's a serious dude. He's cool though, I like him. I'll find something to write about for him eventually. 

Anyways, enjoy!

P.S. When Maru starts speaking in the third person you KNOW you're toast. 

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" Excuse me I'm going to go break a few laws "
" Alright, I'll visit you in jail " 

I swear I laughed so hard, that I became a remembered! LOL