You Got To Have Friends....

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Meanwhile in Huzzard territory.
Jaxx was a man on a mission killing Huzzards all over the place. After eating his fill of Huzzards, Jaxx began stuffing the dead Huzzards in large burlap bags for later on. Jaxx lost track of time as he was so focused on his mission that he didn’t realize the Inspector was about to board the ship. Jaxx was killing Huzzards nonstop but there seem to be no end to them. He was going to be there for a while. “It’s a good thing they are edible or I might get worn out, “Thought Jaxx as he was enjoying his work.
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Jaxx finished stuffing the remaining Huzzards into his duffel bag. Then he looked back at the other nine overstuffed duffel bags and sighed. “Well I guess I’m out of room. Better dropped these off at the freezer then before they spoil.” Jaxx lifted the 10 large duffel bags over his shoulder and began walking back to his lab. There was no sign of life as he made his way back to the lab. Jaxx had to adjust the bags a few times along the way to keep them from ripping.

After a while Jaxx arrived at the lab and opened the door. A talking toaster spoke up “Hey buddy would you like some toast?” “Jaxx answered, “Sure why not.” Then Jaxx opened up the lab freezer and put his bags in. “Well this should last me a bit.” Jaxx said with a smile. Then Jaxx grabbed some toast and left the lab. Jaxx was heading back to the Canteen till he smelled something good in the distance. Jaxx became curious about the smell as he followed it down to the promenade. “I don’t believe I’ve been here before, “muttered Jaxx as he stood in front of the promenade. Jaxx walked in and freaked out the owners and GELFs inside. Fear struck the workers and patrons as he walked in casually like he was lost. “Jaxx looked around in amazement. “Wow this place is so cool, ” said Jaxx.

Jaxx looked around and saw GELFs and mice cowering from him all around. Then Jaxx walked up and sat at the bar and waited patiently. After no one responded Jaxx spoke up, “Does anyone work here?” A timid mouse peered over the counter and muttered, “Yyyyeeesss sssirr. Wwwwwhat can Iiii get yyou ssssssir?” “Well I don’t know. Surprise with something good. ” ,answered Jaxx The mouse nodded and served Jaxx a pint of beer. Jaxx looked at the drink and smelled it a few times before drinking it. Jaxx pondered what he just drank and then asked for another. The timid mouse continued to serve Jaxx several more drinks till Jaxx asked, “Do I come off as a scary Git?” The timid mouse answered with a nod then began to shake in fear. Jaxx became really depressed as he said, “Aww man it’s not my fault. I can’t help the way I was made. Most of the crew is afraid of me and the rest see me as some rabid animal that needs to be put down or on a leash. I feel so lonely man.” Jaxx sat depressed and finished off his 34th pint of beer and began drawing pictures with the water on the bar table.

The bar mouse suddenly felt a little brave and responded, “Are you ok mate?” Jaxx looked up with a sad pathetic face and muttered, “No. I’m a freak and no one likes me.” The bar mouse responded, “Surely some of the crew likes you after you protected them right?” Jaxx muttered, “You know I didn’t get one thank you from them. Not even after I save the Captain’s kid. All I got was mean looks and mean words. I mean I am a soldier for crying out loud. Why is it so shocking that I am a trained killer too? What were they expecting poems and hugs?” And to make things worse I am the only military official on this ship and I am told to hide during a military inspection while the rest of them pretend to be soldiers. HAAAH! What a joke. I mean what is up with that? Just because I am a super soldier bred to eat, kill, and play video games, doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings too.” Then Jaxx put his head down on the bar and sighed.

The bar mouse looked at Jaxx as he served him another pint and asked, “Exactly how old are you mate, if you don’t mind my asking?” Jaxx muttered I am officially 2 days old. Granted I was in virtual training for 3 million years but I have only been out of my tank for 2 days.” The bar mouse then asked, “My name is Louie and I tend bar here. So what is your name, if you don’t mind my asking.” Jaxx muttered, “I am Master Chief Jaxx of the MACO squad only I have no squad or chain of command or any friends.” Then Jaxx drank his beer and sighed. Louie became a bit more relaxed around Jaxx and said, “There there mate, no need to get down in the dumps because a few smeg heads don’t like you. That lot of smeg heads only thinks about themselves. They don’t even like each other and if the circumstances were in their favor they would space the rest first chance they got. Your better off with out them mate.”

Jaxx sighed and asked, “But what about Miss Jones and Doc Phi? They were almost sorta kind of nice to me.” Louie began laughing as he said, “Those two would cut you up and serve you to the others if it was in their best interest. Your Phi is not a real doctor. She is a mad scientist in secret and will experiment on you just for kicks and your Miss Jones is an evil genius who just as soon as space you as sweet talk you.” Jaxx sat in horror as he listened to the bar mouse Louie ranted on, “The whole lot of them are gits and smeg heads.”

Seeing Jaxx in a vulnerable state the rest of the workers and patrons resumed their prior actions as they began talking amongst themselves. Suddenly another bar mouse showed to replace Louie. Louie spoke up and said, “Well it looks like my shift is over mate. You take care of yourself mate.” Jaxx nodded as he sighed. Louie felt sorry for the shark-man as he thought his next actions. “Oh smeg, I can’t leave ya like this you might flood the place with your tears or go binge eating.” Jaxx looked at Louie like a lost puppy. Louie smiled and said, “Didn’t you say you can play video games?” Jaxx nodded. Louie responded, “Well normally we wait till the humans are sleeping but seeing how you are a special case we can start game night a bit early.

Louie then pushed the button on the wall and a flashing red light activated. Then several video screens lowered down from the ceiling as several mice moved some couches in front of the screen with some controllers. Then several other mice began taking bets on a line up of players to win or loose. Louie said, ”Well Jaxx my man have a go at the game. I believe tonight’s line up is Zero-Gee Football 89.” Jaxx smiled somewhat inebriated as he slowly made his way to the couch and picked out his team. Then Louie sat next to Jaxx and set his team. A female mouse stepped up and announced, “The game is about to begin and all bets must stop now. Players are you ready?” Jaxx and Louie nodded. The female mouse raised a white flag and yelled “GO!” as she shook it wildly. The patrons and workers cheered wildly as Jaxx and Louie played their game with excitement. Louie was good, but then Jaxx just mopped the floor with him since he had already mastered the game.

The mice and GELFs sighed as Louie lost but then Louie smiled and said, “Who here has the nards to take down the big guy?” Suddenly another mouse yelled, “I do.” The room filled with excitement as Jaxx played several challengers while drinking himself into a stupor all night long.