[The Spud Gang Issue #3] [Franky Fires: Squash & Cresstle]

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It was another new day in Vegeville, Franky was walking about in the peaceful city whistling his casual little tunes.

'Nothin like walking the streets of Vegeville!'

Said Franky as he walks pass a billboard that is promoting POP! Soda.

[POP! It's Good!]

'HELP!'

Screamed a citizen in trouble!

'!! I'm on my way!'

Said Franky as he makes a hasty dash to the call for action.

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Meanwhile at an alley way...

A Poor Mushroom Citizen caught in a rock and a hard place was up against a wall in fear as feared city bullies 'Wallace Watercress' and 'Squally Squash' were ready to hurt the little button mushroom.

'Ya did wrong to make my bud...'

Said Wallace as Squally finishes his friend's sentence with an angered expression.

'I-I-I didn't mean to! Honest!'

Said the Mushroom as he was stuttering through his words in fear.

Squally said nothing as he simply made the threat of hurting the little mushroom the old fashioned way, As he readies to lay down his fist towards the mushroom.

Suddenly! A pellet swiftly flies and nearly hits Squally's Fist as he stops.

'What?!'

Said Wallace as Squally was equally surprised at the sudden intervention.

Standing sternly like a hero in a western movie stood Franky with his shades down.

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Taking opportunity to seek protection the Mushroom Citizen ran.

'What brings you here Franky F?'

Said Wallace with a casual yet sly demeanor, while Squally was simply mad that a former gang member was fighting for the good side.

'Why are you hurting that mushroom Wallace?'

Said Franky as he sternly moves up his shades to see the mugs of his former friends.

'That shroom got it's spores on Squally!'

Said Wallace with an attitude of accusing the mushroom of doing something simple as wrong, while Squally merely nodded his head in response.

'Mistakes are Mistakes, You can't EXPECT PERFECTION.'

Said Franky with a stern yet firm voice.

Unable to answer at the quote of their former friend, the Two Bad Vegetables came with a conclusion.

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'Darn you Franky!

Said Wallace as he walked away with his hands in his jacket pocket, as Squally followed him sweating seeds while Franky watched with a stern expression and his hands on his hips.

'Thanks Mister!'

Said the Mushroom as he ran back to thank the Fries.

'No problem Lil guy.'

Said Franky.

'Remember...Don't tell LIES, Eat some Fries of TRUTH.'

[The End]

[Character Information]

Protagonists:

Franky Fries: A Cool Headed Protector of the Weak, Although he is no authority figure, His work as a friendly hero to the mushroom citizens make him a worthy friend, Despite his repressed shady background, He is ready to change to a new leaf and wipe the slate clean.

Antagonists:

Wallace Watercress: A Slim and Sly Watercress. He often is one of the few Bullies of Vegeville. While not a full on Villain, He simply plays the part of mentally bullying his victims with his sly words and attitude, he holds a small grudge against Franky as he used to be friends with him and Squally, but after an incident, their friendship was split.

Squally Squash: A Large and Bulky Squash. He often is one of the few Bullies of Vegeville. While not a full on Villain, He simply plays the part of physically bullying his victims with his fists and brawn, he holds a small grudge against Franky as he used to be friends with Wallace and him, but after an incident, their friendship was split.

[All Characters and Stories are Copyrighted by F.Z Jie Illustrated.]

[The Spud Gang Issue #2] [Bossy Boils & Barry Baked: Vegeville Drug Prevention PSA]

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It was a Typical Day in The Boils Lab within the Spud Gang Residence. A Filming Session is on air. For a Serious Topic that needed to be voiced out.

The Blinking Light of a Recording Camera has started as Bossy and Barry were collaborating to make a Public Service Announcement about Drug Abuse.

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'Hi. I'm Bossy Boils.' 

Exclaimed Bossy as he waves to the Camera. 

'And I'm Barry Baked.' 

Exclaimed Barry with a polite tone.

'And this is the Drug Prevention PSA.' 

Exclaimed both as they said the title of their video in a synchronized fashion.

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'Drugs have been an important role in keeping us healthy when we are sick.' 

Exclaimed Bossy as he made a minor complicated explanation about drugs.

'Some Drugs are used Cure Us! Some Drugs are a bit addictive.' 

Said Barry with a more simplistic explanation as he refers to drawing board with the categories of good and bad.

'Drugs like Cough Medicine and Flu Medicine are Good.' 

Bossy explains with a tone of importance. 

'Drugs like Glue and Bath Salts are Useful normally, But can be Bad.' 

Said Barry with a carefree but cautious tone.

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'When i was just a juvenile russet studying in school like every other vegetable, One Day I was told by an older Vege that he enhances his grades with a bit of an enhancement drug, At first it worked! But I soon got addicted to the chemicals within it. My grades were high as much as my own Mind!' S

aid Barry as he Tells a story of how he got his last name. 

'I Lost all of my savings, Pieces of my Room was Damaged from my Drug Trip. Drugs ruined my Life. And they will ruin YOU as well!!!' 

Said the Baked Potato as he was in his room where he was filmed sitting down on his couch with various broken furniture as he shook the camera with seriousness.

'Drugs are no Good.' 

Exclaimed Both. 

'Remember... Say NO to Drugs. Say YES to Medicine.'

[The End]

[Character Information]

Bossy Boils: A Smart Potato with a Relative knowledge of the working world. He often is seen as the more cautious out of the gang given his more intelligent mind makes him on par with Tates, But not even a experienced youth like him can contend with the oldest brother of the Spud Gang.

Barry Baked: A Laid Back Potato with a Mellow Personality, Despite he looks the part of a drug dealer, He actually finds ways to spread awareness of the consequences of drug abuse.

[All Characters and Stories are Copyrighted by F.Z Jie Illustrated]

[The Spud Gang Issue #1] [Tates the Eco Tater: 2 Taters,1 Soda Can]

[Page 1]

It was a Plain Average Day in the Park, The Sun is Shinning, Flowers are Blooming, On a Day like that, It was a good time to pop open a good can of soda.

'What a Nice Day to Pop myself a Pop!' 

Said Franky with Excitement.  

*He Pops himself a Pop.*

As he pulls the pull tab off the can with the crack of aluminium and sweet hiss of the soda fizz, He proceeded to have a drink. 

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The Sun shone brightly while he drank away the heat with the cool refreshing taste of his drink. 

'*Refreshed Sigh* Much Better.' 

Said Franky as he throws away the can, Or so he thought. The can flew as it hits the edge of the bin he presumed he threw it in, As he walked away ready to have a walk to burn off the calories.

The Can laid on the ground near the bin, All from a shoddy attempt at throwing away his finished drink, The pack of Fries was unaware of the consequences if he didn't had the integrity to fix his error. Until.

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'*Whistling* A Good Day for a Nice Walk for a Tater of My Age!' 

Exclaimed happily by none other than Tates.

'!!! What is this?!' 

Surpised at the sight of the can that was near the Bin, The Wise Potato picked up the can and looks around for who threw it, As he spots Franky about to walk away whistling his own little tune.

'Franky!' Exclaimed Tates with a simple tone of alertness. 

'*Whistles one last note* Hm?' 

Confused for who called him, The pack of fries turned around to see his brother. 'You Forgot to throw away your can!' Exclaimed Tates with a simple correcting tone.

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The Pack of Fries Kindly took the can and holds it. 

'What About it Tates?' Said Franky with a confused but understandable question.

'The Eco System is as Important as Life itself, Without it, We'd Not Exist.' Said the Wise Potato with his hands to his trusty cane.

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'Wow. I'm Sorry Tates.' Said Franky with a moment of remorse for his actions as he rightfully throws away the can into a recycling bin.

'Oh it's Okay.' Said Tates. 

'Remember... Don't Be an Eco HATER, Be an Eco TATER.'

[The End]

[Character Information]

Tates The Eco Tater: A Fluffy Bearded Potato with a Wise Mind, He often is the Voice of Reason within the Spud Gang, Given his old age has made him more experienced than his younger brothers.

Franky Fries: A Cool Headed Protector of the Weak, Although he is no authority figure, His work as a friendly hero to the mushroom citizens make him a worthy friend, Despite his repressed shady background, He is ready to change to a new leaf and wipe the slate clean.

[All Characters and Stories are Copyrighted by F.Z Jie Illustrated]