(A new day has begun and Zack sprung out of bed in a hurry. He immediately headed for his console and switched it on, he then loaded Windwaker Odyssey but open enter he was kicked out due to twenty-four hour ban)
Dammit I forgot about that. Wait a minute isn't Trojan going to release the rankings today? That's not fair, I'm banned so I can't be there to know my ranking! Well whatever there's nothing I can do about it. I'll just hang out downstairs for today.
(Zack heads downstairs and finds Payton watching TV)
Hey sis.
Zack is that you? What are you doing down here, I thought you'd be playing your game by now.
Well I would be but unfortunately I'm kicked out for a day.
Yikes that sounds rough but I'm kinda glad. You've been playing that game of yours nonstop for a week, it's about time you took a break.
Yeah whatever anyways aren't you supposed to be at work.
It's the weekend you idiot. Jeez did that game make you loose track of time or something.
Wait a second, it's the weekend!? You know I'm now starting to see what you were saying about taking a break. Anyways what are you watching?
An action movie, it's quite an interesting movie if you ask me. What, are you bored or something well if that's the case you can come join me if you want.
Thanks for the offer, I'll be taking it but first I should go make breakfast.
(Zack heads into the kitchen and begins preparing himself an english breakfast. After he was finished he headed back into the common room to watch the movie with his sister)
(Zack and Payton then watched the movie for two hours. After the movie finished Payton was going to put in another one but her phone rang. She then took her phone and went to her room)
(While Payton was on her call Zack just stayed in the common room thinking about Windwaker Odyssey. Suddenly Payton came out of her room screaming)
Hey sis what's wrong!?
Sorry about that Zack, did I scare you?
Yeah you did. Anyways why are you screaming, is there a rat in your room or something?
Let me clear up the confusion. These aren't screams of terror, they are screams of joy.
Well then that clears everything up. So what are you so happy about anyways?
Well it's about Alvin.
Alvin as in big brother Alvin?
Yep he says that he received a promotion at work, he also says that he'll be back the day after tomorrow.
Wait are you serious!? This is amazing news oh man this is great. Hey this gives me an idea.
A idea huh? So what is this idea of yours?
We should throw big brother Alvin a welcome back party and a congratulation party fused in one.
That's not as bad as I thought it was going to be and you know what, that's actually not a bad idea and I think he'll appreciate it very much. Here I am thinking you were going to say something stupid but guess I was wrong.
Stupid? Since when do I say anything stupid I'm like the smartest person I know.
Says the guy who thought it would be a good idea to put apples in the freezer to preserve them longer but not so shockingly they ended up frozen and stale. It took us the whole day just to defrost them.
It was just that one time. You know what we're getting off topic here we're supposed to discussing a party.
You're right about that even if you're super dumb.
Ignoring that, anyways how should we plan this party.
I think we should make it a small event involving some friends and family. Alvin doesn't like anything big so it'll be perfect.
Yes now we're talking. I'll focus on preparations you can handle the invites.
Nope I don't trust you enough to handle such an important task. I'll handle the preparations and you handle the invitations.
Fine though you could've been a little nicer about said it but whatever.
Yeah sorry but we both know that you tend not to listen when I'm nice about things anyways looks like we won't be able to start that next movie.
Yeah looks like but it's a worthy sacrifice.
(Zack and Payton began their preparations for the party)
(Zack began gathering the phone book and began looking for the phone numbers of Alvin's friends and family. After finding them he began making calls to all of them, inviting everyone to the party. After a while he finished his task for the day )
Dang it this is some tiresome work, I'm kinda glad now that Payton didn't let me handle the preparations it would've been so much work.
(Zack then went to Payton who was busy in the kitchen)
Hey sis I'm done with the invitations.
That's good but just to make sure, who did you invite?
Well I invited big bro's older sister and his parents as well as some of his friends. I also invited uncle Jimmy.
That's actually a decent list, well done. You should also invite your friend Ethan so that you don't get bored.
Will do. Well I'm off to bed, I'll see you tomorrow then.
Alright.
(Zack heads to bed and starts thinking about Alvin whilst recalling his past)
Big brother Alvin, I owe you everything not only for taking care of my sister but for taking care of me as well. When my parents died you welcomed me into your home with open arms, you never considered me a burden and always treated me with kindness. That's why I want this party to be a success so that you can see my appreciation for you.
(After his heavy thinking Zack falls asleep with a smile on his face)
(The next day Zack got up and went down to the kitchen to see his sister still making preparations)
Yo sis how long have you been up.
I never slept.
Woah are you serious? Hey that's not healthy. Look I'll take over for now, just go get some rest.
Nope I don't trust that you'll do this right. This party has to be perfect.
Look I understand that you want this party to go well but that doesn't mean you should start neglecting your health even big brother Alvin would tell you the same thing.
Alright fine I'll go rest. I'll leave the rest to you. In the common room there's a list of the preparations needed. Make sure you follow the list to the letter. I'll be back after a few hours.
(After telling Zack what he needed to do Payton headed to her room to get some rest)
(Zack went into the common room and grabbed the list Payton had mentioned before and began the tasks at hand)
Looks like I won't be able to load into Windwaker Odyssey today. I just hope I can recover from this two day absence.
(Zack had been busy the entire day until evening. Payton woke up to see that Zack had completed the list of preparations, she then approached him)
Woah Zack did you do all this. I'm actually impressed.
Hey sis you're already up huh? How was your nap?
It was satisfying and much needed really but I'm more surprised about how you finished all this.
See, told you that you could trust me. I even managed book a venue for the party.
Where did you even find a venue?
I have my ways.
Which are?
Well remember Mr Wellington who owned the restaurant down the street?
Yeah.
Well he's selling his restaurant next week and I went to ask him to use the space and he agreed as long as we cleaned up after but I already asked Ethan to help with the clean up.
That's very astonishing, sorry I doubted you. Looks like everything is ready for tomorrow.
Not everything, I may have found a venue but I still need to prepare it.
No you've done enough already. I'll prepare the venue.
Nope I have another task for you but first, what time will big bro come?
If I'm not mistaken he should be coming back around the afternoon, possibly even earlier than that.
Perfect then this will work. Since he'll be returning early I'll leave to go prepare the venue whilst you keep him occupied for the duration and when I'm done I'll call you so that you can bring him.
So you'll prepare everything including the guests you invited as well as the catering and all of that other stuff.
Yep leave it to me good old Zack. I'll make sure this party succeeds. In fact I should go get started on the venue I'll be back in.
Alright just don't come back too late.
(Zack heads out of the house and goes to the venue, on the way he calls Ethan so that he can come help)
(Upon arriving he begins waiting for Ethan to arrive and after a few minutes Ethan shows up)
Took you long enough I've been waiting for five minutes.
Yeah well that's on you, I mean you called me on such short notice that I had no time to prepare anyways is this the place where this whole shindig is gonna go down?
Yep. I know it looks crusty at best but with your help I'm sure that we can clean it up and arrange some decorations while we're at it.
Alright, anything to help you get back into Windwaker Odyssey sooner.
(Zack and Ethan began cleaning the venue while they were at work they engaged in conversation)
Hey Ethan what's been going on in Windwaker Odyssey since I haven't been playing.
Well the game just got a new update and with this update we've been introduced to some game lore.
Game lore?
Yeah you know how so far everyone has just been doing their own thing.
Yeah.
Well now you can play a demo of the main story of the game, you can enter it alone or with a party.
That's interesting although I think that adding a demo of the story just shows us how the main story of the game will be incorporated when the full game releases.
Yeah I thought so too anyways either than the main story demo there's not much else that's changed. The only other thing I can think of is guilds.
Guilds?
Yep. Players have begun forming their own guilds in order to increase their numbers, many of these guilds plan to tackle the main story demo.
Wait I'm confused why are people starting their own guilds when we already have the World Guild I mean isn't it just wierd.
Like I said before the main purpose of these guilds is to engage the main story and besides the World Guild is only a means for new players to gain experience and money.
That's cool. You know what, you and me should start our own guild when I'm back.
Our own guild huh? That would be good but the guild would be rather small with just the two of us.
Oh don't worry about that, you see while I was fighting in the World Guild tournament I made some online friends. I'm sure they'd be happy to join our guild.
Well if that's the case count me in. Anyways looks like we're done with the cleaning so we should probably start arranging the decorations.
(Zack and Ethan begin arranging the decorations, their work continues for a few hours until dusk)
Well looks like we're done for the day and just in time too. Thanks man you really saved my butt I really appreciate it.
No problem I'm just happy to help, and I need you back into Windwaker Odyssey asap so that we can build that guild.
Agreed. Anyways we should probably head out, it's starting to get dark. Let me accompany you since your house is a bit far.
Well that would be highly appreciated. Let's get going.
(Zack and Ethan lock up the venue afterwards they begin heading for Ethan's home. After a bit of walking they arrive)
Looks like we're here.
Yep. Thanks again for helping me out man.
Really it's no problem. Anyways looks like I'll be meeting you tomorrow.
Yep. We can hang out before the actual party begins.
Sounds like a plan. Well later man.
(After the two of them say their goodbyes Zack leaves and heads home. Upon arriving he heads towards his sister in the common room)
Hey sis I'm back.
Zack? Jeez didn't I tell you not to come back so late.
Yeah sorry about that me and Ethan kinda just lost track of time and besides we managed to finish all the decorations because we stayed so late.
Well that's good but what about the guests.
I already planned for that. Since I finished all the decorations it'll be easier to arrange for the guests to arrive before you and big brother.
That's good news, looks like you really aren't that immature kid who messed everything up anymore. Thanks Zack I really mean it.
No problem. Anyways we should probably go get some sleep for tomorrow.
Agreed
(Zack and Payton head to their respective rooms and they get some rest for the next day)
(The next day Zack wakes up and head downstairs to meet Payton in the kitchen)
Hey sis.
Hey Zack. How did you sleep?
Well I slept fine, what about you?
I slept good thanks for asking. Anyways are you ready for the plan.
You bet I am. What time is big bro coming anyways.
He should be here in about an hour maybe a bit more.
Well let's wait for him and when he arrives we'll initiate the plan. Like I said before I'll text you when everything is ready, just make sure comes at that time.
Will do,sheesh is this how you feel when I nag you all the time.
Pretty much. Now the wait begins.
(Zack and Payton sit in the common room waiting for Alvin to return. After an hour Zack and Payton hear a knock on the door. Zack promptly heads to open the door)
Well well look who it is. If it isn't the big man himself, took you long enough to return.
Zack, it's good to see you. I've been missing kicking your butt in Ultimate Fighter VI.
Oh is that so? Well looks like I'll have to teach you a lesson then, I mean you've been gone for a while so your skills have definitely gotten rusty.
Jokes aside it really is good to see you Zack.
Likewise. Anyways I would indulge with you in a friendly game but I have plans today so I'll see you later.
Well then go do what you have to. See you later man.
(Zack heads out and goes to the venue. When he arrives he sees Ethan waiting for him)
Well well how the tables have turned. Why so late Zack?
Yeah yeah I get it. Although I am a bit surprised that you showed up early.
Hmph shows you for underestimating me.
Ah now I get, you just didn't sleep last night did you? Knowing you, you probably played Windwaker Odyssey and lost track of time till the sun showed up.
Am I really that easy to read? No ways you figured me out that quick.
Dude you're just easy to read nothing more nothing less. Anyways now we just need to prepare some food before the guests arrive.
Oh I've already dealt with that, my brother is a chef at a local restaurant, I asked him a favor and he brought some of his chef friends to prepare the ingredients your sister bought.
You did all that? Dude you're the greatest.
Thanks for the praise. Anyways all we have to do now is wait for the guests to arrive.
(Zack and Ethan begin waiting for the guests and after some time they begin arriving one by one until all the guests finally arrived. After all the guests arrive Zack gathers them all in the venue)
Attention everyone firstly I'd like to thank everyone for coming today, it really means a lot to me and my sister. As you know this is a surprise party for my big brother Alvin and now that we're all gathered I'd like to ask everyone to prepare for the surprise by hiding in the designated places. I'll now call my sister to bring Alvin here for the surprise.
(Zack texts Payton and tells her to bring Alvin. After a while Zack hears Payton and Alvin outside and as they get in the whole crowd yells surprise)
(Alvin is very happy at the sight of the party that was organized for him. While the festivities take place Alvin heads towards Zack)
Zack you really are something else, you know that? Your sister told me that this party was all your idea and she told me that you organized most of it.
Yep. I just wanted to show you that I really appreciate having you in my life, everything you've ever done for me it's not something I'll ever forget. Lastly I want to say you're the best big bro I could ever ask for.
(After their conversation the party went on for some time. When it was late the party finally ended and everyone went to their respective homes including Zack, Alvin and Payton)
(Upon arriving home, Zack called it a day and went to his room to sleep)