Monday Writings - 23rd September 2024

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Excerpt from: Dubbo and Jane Johnson’s Genie – Chapter 15: Resolving the Distortion
Monday, 23 September 1996
“Lithium atoms, Magnesium atoms, Helium atoms?” Anna Marie Alwyn asked.

“Yes. The fission reaction might have enough energy to get rid of the Distortion,” Daniel Stanton said.

They were in Anna Marie’s house looking up at flashes in the sky. They didn’t realise they were being caused by a starship using different methods to try to get rid of the Distortion (which had been distorting Dubbo’s street layout since the sun had come up when someone had unconsciously wished for it).


The car labelled DS978 (and which belonged to Daniel’s parents) stopped outside the Manera Heights Plaza.

“Ok Jane; this should be close to where you are going,” Adam Greene said.

Jane Johnson got out of the car. “Thanks, Adam,” she said.

Adam drove off and Jane went into the supermarket to have lunch.


It was now 12:30.
Shannon McIntosh left the Odgen’s. “Liz, If I’m not back in an hour, would you look for the opal?”

“I shall,” Liz Blackheath responded.

“Cool,” Shannon said as she headed off.


At the Alwyn’s house, Daniel’s brother, Richard, arrived there. “Is Mum here too?” Daniel asked.

“She was stuck at the Lawson’s house by this Distortion,” Richard said.

“Got it,” Daniel said, still a little concerned.


Not long after leaving the Manera Heights Plaza, Jane found her house. She entered and found her sister, Mel, listening to the radio.


Excerpt from: Mysteries of Aurora
“The Information Desk to start with, then I’ll head to the Nordic Section. It’s supposed to hold most of the codices from that era.”

“Good idea.”


Freya was also curious about the Library. She arrived at one of the eastern entrances. “I guess this dates from the 20th Century,” she murmured as she tried to shield herself from the reflection off of the expanse of glass before her, which was overwhelming despite the fact she was wearing sunglasses. ‘I’ll probably need to use another entrance.’ She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and listened as she walked towards the door.


“May I help you?” the library assistant asked the colourfully dressed pink-haired girl with her eyes closed before her.

“Yes, directions to the Nordic Art section?” the pink-haired girl asked.

“I could guide you if you want.”

“You don’t need to,” the other said. She then rubbed one of her eyelids. “This is just a habit I have when I get visually overwhelmed,” she added quickly with a tone that implied that she was tired of explaining it.

“Yes, the Library can be overwhelming, especially for new students.”

“Yes. I arrived yesterday.”

“If you go left a dozen paces, there is a tactile map of the library, which is beside a usual map.” The assistant said.

“That will be useful.”


Freya ran her hands over the tactile map of the Library. “I’m here, near the eastern entrance…”

It didn’t take her long to figure out the directions. ‘Easy to remember, either way.’


Olivia and Janara approached the Information desk, near the Grand Atrium. “Let’s see what this says about it,” Olivia said.

“The Grand Atrium dates from the 17th Century and reflects the nostalgia for Roman Aurora of the period.”

“That will be something to look into at some point,” Olivia said.

“You’re looking into the Nordic Era first?”


Excerpt from: Totally Spies – Warehouse 13 –Alex and the Artifact
Beverley Hills High School 2:30 PM
It had been a long day at school. Alex Riviera certainly thought so as she left the school grounds. ‘It’s a good thing we haven’t been WOOHPed today,’ she thought.


Excerpt from: Spider Quinn
Sam squirmed. “What is this? A citizen’s arrest?”

“That’s exactly what it is,” Dafoanairi responded.

“We’ll wait for Spidey to come back, then go out to the waiting cops,” Ninja Talon said.


Back at Casa Lane, the Shadow was ready to leave. “Are you sure?” Trent asked. “Apparently the brownouts have just stopped again.”

“If so, I’ll just do a patrol, just a bit early.”

“I suppose so.”


SpiderGirl switched off the furnace again. ‘Now where’s the cable, so I don’t have to come down here a third time?’ She found it and pulled it out.


SpiderGirl rejoined the others. “Good work,” she said to the others. “The furnace is disconnected,” she called out.

The lights then came back on as the Enigma turned the power back on.


Peterson saw the door open and Ninja Talon leading Sam Elders out, followed by SpiderGirl and Dafoanairi. “Good work,” she said. “The power is back to normal.”

“Glad to hear,” Dafoanairi said.

Ninja Talon handed Sam over.

Peterson cut the ties and cuffed him. “Sam Elders, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do say will be used against you in a court of law.”

“I would have gotten away with it, if It wasn’t for those meddling vigilantes.”


The Enigma watched from the roof as Sam was pushed into a car by Peterson. She saw that SpiderGirl and Ninja Talon were walking away to the east. ‘Now’s not the time,’ she thought. She then looked to where Dafoanairi was walking away in the opposite direction. ‘Maybe I’ll follow her instead.’


Dafoanairi realised someone was following her and looked around. She saw the Enigma on a nearby rooftop. “You can come down here,” she said.

“Sure,” the Enigma called out. She climbed down the side of the building.

“I’m glad you and SpiderGirl didn’t come to blows,” Dafoanairi said once the other had joined her.

“There wasn’t much of a chance. There will be another time.”

“Of course.”

“But what did you do, given your inexperience?” the Enigma asked.

“Not much less than you.”

“Good point, but…”

“I helped Ninja Talon subdue him,” Dafoanairi explained.

“Right. Where are you going?”

“A base. I don’t want you following me there.”

“I have my suspicions,” the Enigma said.

“And I have my suspicions about you. Let’s not wreck things by confirming them.”

“I doubt it would wreck things.”

“Maybe not,” Dafoanairi responded. “But it will make things more awkward than they already are.”


The Enigma considered what Dafoanairi had just said. ‘She may be right. Let’s continue as things are and hope we don’t slip up.’ She stopped. “Then I’ll head to the Pizza place,” she said. “See you another time.”

“Bye.”


SpiderGirl and Ninja Talon arrived at the spot beneath the Bridge. They looked around before removing their masks.
“Did Dafoanairi seem familiar to you?” Quinn asked.

“Not really,” Brittany answered. “She was snarky, but many people are snarky. I can be snarky.”

“That’s true, but something reminded me of Daria.”

“Daria? I don’t think so.”

“I don’t think it is either,” Quinn said, not entirely sure. “But it also could be. I still don’t want her finding out.”

“I don’t think she noticed anything about either of us.”

“It was a short time, wasn’t it?”

“Like only a few minutes,” Brittany said.

“True, but I’m glad that the brownouts are resolved.”

“But?”

“Jamie,” Quinn said. “I need to talk to him.”

“But you don’t know where he would be.”

“True, he might be at home, the Pizza place, the Historia, or even at Elly Aitkins’ place.”

“You could try the Historia first,” Brittany suggested.

“Well, it is the closet,” Quinn said.


At the Historia, Daria entered the café. She found that there were many people there.

“Daria!” It was Mrs. Rowe.

“The school let out early,” Daria said.

“I know. The brownouts. But it seems they have been resolved.”

“What is the news saying?”

“That SpiderGirl turned up and resolved the situation, along with Ninja Talon and an apparent fifth vigilante,” Mrs. Rowe said.

“I see,” Daria said as she went up to the counter. “As if Lawndale needs that.”

“It seems that Quinn’s resolution of the issue was temporary.”

“Maybe,” Daria considered.


Quinn entered the café soon afterwards. “Daria? Has Jamie been here?”

“I haven’t seen him,” Daria answered. “But I haven’t been here for long, you might ask Mrs. Rowe.”

“I shall.”

‘Haven’t been here for long,’ Quinn thought. She shook her head. ‘That doesn’t prove anything!’ She entered the office.

“Quinn?” Mrs. Rowe asked.

“Has Jamie been here?”