March 11, 2005

Nebulous Dreams - Week II

By kinda popular demand, I bring you the second week of the Friday Round Robin. Here's the last snippets from last week's outing:

.... Once armed, he'll need to finish stocking for his expedition to retrieve the long lost Nebulus Crystal, which holds the secret of eternal life, (or is it the worlds best spaghetti recipe?) in its core. Only those pure of heart can retrieve the secret, which leaves out Dan Rather, so he will have to seek out one of the few that he knows fits the description, someone named Owen Lucas, no relation to George or to the Oracle of Virginia. But where was Owen to be found?

No one knew except Owen, of course. Turns out he was being held by Customs agents who mistook him for the Oracle of Virginia, who is a wanted man.

Now, in the comments, continue the story. It can be a sentence, it can be a couple of paragraphs. On Sunday, I'll put the entire thing in one post, along with the links of those that contributed.

Knock yourselves out!

Posted by Ithildin at March 11, 2005 8:41 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

"You're really NOT the Oracle of Virginia? The resemblance is uncanny. Hm. You're right...you're missing the pirate tattoo on your neck," grudgingly remarked Phil, our intrepid customs agent.

"I told you," snapped Owen. "Now, please stop holding me. In addition, I really wish you wouldn't eye my neck that way." Owen shuddered. Suddenly, ...

Posted by: Princess Jami at March 11, 2005 10:13 AM

... the sky went black and a clap of thunder rattled the rooftops.

Posted by: Ith at March 11, 2005 12:49 PM

A great shrieking began; a wild wind moaning in sick torment while it tore at the building's walls. The thunder sounded again and again with flashes of lighting visible through the rain pounding the small window. The building shook as the lights went out....

Posted by: a at March 11, 2005 1:52 PM

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah," screamed a woman.

Owen heard footsteps running and decided to...

Posted by: Princess Jami at March 15, 2005 12:29 PM