[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.]