The Melaswen Paradox (Read 332,387 times)

[heroicmuse]

That was a really nice performance. And a great cliffhanger.

I hope there'll be previews André DiMera! I want to know what Alexander saw.

[mae00]

Awesome performances!! I love the tribute to Gene Wilder.

I'm thinking they have sailed into the Triangle.....either that or there's a huge storm approaching.

[Kpatch]

That was fun. It reminded me of "We are the World." Previews please.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for continuing to read and comment on this story! I'm really excited for this one! Glad you all liked the Gene Wilder tribute.

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Next week...

A party on a ship headed back to Salem.
CLAIRE: This night is awesome!

But something could endanger them all.
ALEXANDER: There's something I need to tell you.
STEVE: What kind of danger?

What did Alexander see?
ALEXANDER: I don't want to cause a panic.

Find out next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I can't wait to see what Alexander saw! Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Uh oh!

[fluffysmom]

I enjoyed the Gene Wilder tribute. The party is fun. I'm nervous about the Bermuda triangle.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 33

S.S. BO BRADY
Alexander looked out of the window again, hoping he was mistaken in what he had thought he had seen earlier. Sadly, he was not. He pushed a button.
ALEXANDER: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. I don't wish to keep you too long, so I'll cut right to the point. I need my first mate, Steve Johnson, in the captain's office. Again, First Mate Steve Johnson to the captain's office. That is all.
Alexander sighed and wiped his brow. A few minutes later, Steve came in.
STEVE: What's goin' on, dude?
Alexander turned to look at him.
ALEXANDER: We've got trouble.
He pointed out the window. Steve whistled.
STEVE: Oh, you've gotta be kiddin' me!
After the singing was over, music began playing. People were dancing. Everyone was having a good time. Claire and Chase were sitting at one of the tables.
CHASE: You did a great job!
CLAIRE: Thanks. It was a lot of fun!
CHASE: I can imagine.
CLAIRE: I hope you're having a good time tonight.
CHASE: I am, definitely. Are you?
CLAIRE: Yeah, for sure. I'm just not a huge fan of dancing.
CHASE: What? Since when? You were so great at it at the Last Blast.
Claire looked down. Chase put a hand on her chin.
CHASE: Hey.
Claire looked up at him.
CLAIRE: Sorry, I'm just...dances kinda aren't my thing anymore.
CHASE: That's okay. You wanna go for a walk, or something?
CLAIRE: Yeah. That'd be good.
Claire got up, and pushed Chase in the wheelchair out of the room. Meanwhile, Shawn-D and Belle were dancing.
SHAWN-D: Look at them.
BELLE: I know. They're so cute together. They kind of remind me of us.
SHAWN-D: Yeah, except Chase is a good kid. I was always a rebel.
BELLE: And I was the one who had to tame you.
SHAWN-D: As if.
They smiled.
BELLE: Gotta say, you've still got the moves, Brady.
SHAWN-D: Well, it helps that you can still keep up, Belle.
BELLE: Me keep up with you? In your dreams. You're the one who has to keep up with me.
SHAWN-D: Is that a challenge?
BELLE: You bet it is.
Shawn-D and Belle smiled and kissed.
STEVE: You cannot be serious.
ALEXANDER: Believe me, Uncle, I wish I wasn't.
STEVE: Oh boy.
ALEXANDER: You understand why I only called you up here. I don't wish to start a panic.
STEVE: Oh, believe me, I do understand.
Steve and Alexander looked into the dark sky. There was a storm brewing. But more than that, there was another ship. One that was heading towards them. This ship flew a flag. A black one, with a white skull and crossbones, and a red bandana.

[heroicmuse]

Pirates! Uh oh. I assume that is a Dimera ship though I could be wrong.

Shawn and Belle are so cute, as are Claire and Chase.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Pirates and hurricanes. Oh my! Loving this adventure. It reminds me of the Cruise of Deception storyline.

[mae00]

Pirates!! I'm sure that "Patch" can handle them. But I am worried about Claire & Chase now taking a walk around the ship with the pirates within view.

[gapeach]

Pirates and storm oh my!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 34

S.S. BO BRADY
Claire pushed Chase in the wheelchair out onto the deck. She took a deep breath.
CLAIRE: I love this smell!
CHASE: What?
CLAIRE: The sea. I love the smell of the sea!
CHASE: You do?
CLAIRE: Definitely. When my parents and I spent a few years sailing on the Fancy Face IV, it was one of my favorite smells ever!
CHASE: It's refreshing, I'll give it that.
CLAIRE: It is.
Claire hugged Chase.
CLAIRE: I just love being on a boat again, and being able to share it with you.
CHASE: I feel the same.
Claire pointed into the sky.
CLAIRE: Look at that.
Chase looked up at the full moon, which was beginning to get coverd by clouds.
CHASE: Looks like a storm's coming.
CLAIRE: Yeah. But, look at the moon. It's beautiful.
CHASE: You're beautiful.
Claire wrapped her arms around Chase tighter.
STEVE: Pirates. Great.
ALEXANDER: You were in the Merchant Marines, weren't you? Surely you've encountered pirates before.
STEVE: Only once, my man. Only once. And it was one time too many.
ALEXANDER: They're as bad as the legends say, then?
STEVE: Worse. Bo and I made a lucky escape.
ALEXANDER: Oh dear. So, what do we tell everyone?
STEVE: We've gotta tell them something. And we'd better do it quickly. I don't like the speed that that ship's approaching us at.
ALEXANDER: No, nor do I.
Alexander pressed a button on his control pad.
ALEXANDER: Attention, passengers. Attention. There is to be a meeting in the Gold Ballroom, the room in which the party is currently being held. I have an important message that all of you should hear. I will be down to bring you this news shortly. That is all.
STEVE: Well, here we go.
ALEXANDER: I suppose I should go tell them the news, then.
STEVE: That would be wise, yeah.
ALEXANDER: Right. Can you stay here and make sure nothing unexpected happens?
STEVE: Sure thing, dude.
Alexander nodded, and walked out.
STEVE: Nothing unexpected. That would be a nice change for pirates.
He looked out to the sea, and gazed at the pirate ship.

PIRATE SHIP
An older man stood on the deck of the ship. He watched as the ship pulled into view.
PIRATE 1: Yep. That's them, all right.
A younger man walked up next to him.
PIRATE 2: Captain wants to see you. Says we're getting ready to board.
The older man grinned and set down his telescope.
PIRATE 1: Good.
He turned and walked away. The younger man held the telescope up to his eye.
PIRATE 2: Looks like we could make a good score, there.

[heroicmuse]

Uh oh. Hurry up Alexander! I hope no one gets kidnapped by pirates.

Chase and Claire are so sweet. I'm worried about them.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

I loved the nods to history in this chapter.

A pirate ship. That is not funny. I'm worried.