Airline A-ko
By Edward Vagg
Airline A-ko is based on characters created by Yuji Moriyama, and this story is totally unauthorised by him, or any of his friends and associates. This story has no affiliation to Soeishinsha/Final-Nishijima, Central Park Media Corporation, US Manga Corp, or any of the other companies that brought us the excellent original series. (Hope I don't get sued now.)
Authors Note.
This story was spawned by the realisation that according to the "alternate reality" of Project A-ko 5 & 6, there are many realities in parallel dimensions. Only 2 were explored in detail, the Original "Official" Schoolgirl reality, and the Bounty Hunter one. We did see glimses of other realities, including a Hospital one, a Safari one, a Fighting Robot's reality, but I have chosen to "flesh out" the Airline reality. Enjoy!
The Cast.
Eiko Magami: (hereafter known as A-ko) A-ko is a new addition to the staff of Nishi Airlines. Strongest girl in the world, she has chosen the career of Flight Attendant! (maybe cos her Dad was a "flyer"?) While basically being good natured, A-ko can easily lose control of her temper if provoked...
Biko Daitokuji: (hereafter known as B-ko) B-ko is an established force to be dealt with in Nishi Airlines, her arrogance has made her disliked, but her ambition, and ability to work all night without sleep, has made her a senior Flight Attendant. Why B-ko chose this career is not known, odd choice since with a Genius level IQ, she could have been a Doctor, a Lawyer, or helped her father with his business.
Shiko Kotobuki: (hereafter known as C-ko) C-ko is A-ko's best friend, they first met in a hospitality course at the Graviton City Technical College. During an earthquake a piece of the ceiling nearly crushed C-ko, but A-ko caught the rubble, saving C-ko's life. Since then, C-ko's gratitude turned to genuine affection toward A-ko, and she chose to follow A-ko into the Airline industry, just to be as close as possible to her. How C-ko passed the hospitality course is a mystery, while her cooking is top notch in terms of presentation, it tastes revolting!
Captain Napolipolita (hereafter known as Captain) The Captain of the Airliner is a drunk crossdressing woman with green hair. While drunk she is stable as a rock. Problem is, when sober she can't deal with reality. Pessimistic, the Captain is tired of the constant trans-Atlantic crossings she is required to fly.
DC 1386215113 (hereafter known as D) D is the first officer (Copilot) of flight 90, like the Captain is a woman who likes to dress in men's clothing. Extremely big and musclebound, why D has such an odd name isn't explained.
Terrorist Leader: A shadowy figure, his motives remain a mystery. He is a perfectionist, and he demands the best from his troops. Why he became the leader of his squad is obvious, he is a master tactictian, and is the best man for the job.
Prologue: Scene: A dirty, disused warehouse. It is mostly empty, save for a table in the corner, and half a dozen men wearing jungle fatigues. A solitary naked light bulb hangs from the ceiling, illuminating the table, the rest of the warehouse in darkness. The leader of the group steps into the light, illuminating his features.
Terrorist Leader: Fellow freedom fighters! Now is our time to make a stand! (His dark silhouette stands majestically over his underlings)
The terrerorists cheer, loudly.
Terrorist Leader: Too long our organisation has operated in silence, our cause a secret. The western world continues in ignorance, we must now SPEAK OUT!!!
The assorted rabble cheer even more loudly! The din dies down, and a brave underling steps forward, pauses, then speaks.
Brave Underling: But boss! How will we deliver our message?
Terrorist Leader: I have a plan...
Dramatic music swells...
Scene: Nishi Airlines crew quarters. The rooms house ten people each, but only one of the bunks is currently occupied. The sheets are drawn tight round the sleeping figure, as if for privacy. Of the person within, only an unidy tuft of red hair is visible. C-ko, a short, cute blonde is trying to wake the sleeper.
C-ko: HEY A-KO! TIME TO WAKE UP! DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? WE'LL BE LATE FOR WORK!!!
A brief stirring beneath the covers. We hear A-ko grumble something unintelligible. Then suddenly blankets flies everywhere, (burying C-ko) and A-ko frantically grabs her much abused alarm clock, cursing under her breath.
A-ko: Omigod, I'M LATE!!!
A-ko, having fallen asleep the night before wearing her uniform, is already dressed. her clothes are crumpled, and she needs a shower, but she hasn't got the time. C-ko is already more than ready for work. A-ko quickly puts on her shoes and socks, rescues C-ko from the heavy blankets, and runs out the door, C-ko in tow. A-ko is indeed quite late. Flight 90, her plane is already taking off!
A-ko: Oh no! We'd better take a shortcut!
C-ko: (trying to speak) OKAAAAAYYY.....
A-ko leaps out of the second storey window, then heads straight for the terminal building. She smashes right through the automatic sliding doors that fail to see her in time. Oblivious to the glass fragments, A-ko runs on. Innocent bystanders scatter, and somehow avoid being hit , except for a large musclebound figure wearing a black leather jacket, matching pants and sungalsses who is hit head-on and is caterpaulted onto the luggage conveyor. Half the man's face was torn by the impact, and we see that he is a robot underneath a false skin!
Victim: (With Austrian accent) I need a vacation...
A-ko: (yelling behind her) SORRY!!!
A-ko then darts through the maze of the security section, leaping over counters and causing general havoc. Security guards swear, but by the time they draw their guns, A-ko is long gone.
The plane is visible, halfway down the runway.
A-ko: There it is!
C-ko: (trying again to speak) Eeeeee......
A-ko sprints even faster, the concrete splitting beneath her feet. Leaving a long trail of destuction behind her as she reaches the plane, A-ko grips the undercarriage just as the plane lifts off....
The ground crew look at the destroyed runway and shake their heads in disbelief.
The ground falls away, and the landing gear retracts, now A-ko and C-ko are trapped in the wheel bay. C-ko begins to sniffle. Then she bursts into tears, crying her eyes out, literally!
C-ko: WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
A-ko: Don't cry C-ko, I'll get us out of here.
A-ko punches her way through several levels of machinery, until she has reached the cargo compartment. A really attractive girl with short, lavender hair waits for them as A-ko and C-ko emerged from the jagged hole. The girl does not look happy.
B-ko: You must be A-ko and C-ko, the new Flight Attendants. Well, you're LATE!!!
A-ko dosen't like the look of this lavender haired vixen. She has that "superior" look that A-ko personally detests.
A-ko: (thinking) Gosh, this jerk probably thinks she runs the place!
B-ko: Alright you two, Now listen up! My name is B-ko, I'm the one on charge, and you two report to me. Understand?
A-ko and C-ko both nod, A-ko reluctantly, C-ko enthusistically.
C-ko: YES B-KO!!! GEE IT'S GONNA BE *GREAT* WORKING TOGETHER!! HA HA HA, NOT THAT WORK IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! DON'T YOU THINK IT'S GONNA BE GREAT, A-KO?
A-ko: (embarrased) Uh, yeah. I guess...
C-ko: YEAH IT'S GONNA BE GREAT!!!!
B-ko: (thinking) I don't like A-ko's attitude. But C-ko's got potential...
B-ko: Well, it's time to get back to the cabin. The passengers will be expecting their drinks soon.
A-ko: Hey B-ko! Where did you say the drinks trolley was again?
A grim look is on B-ko's face.
B-ko: (accusingly) YOU LET THE DRINK TROLLEY GET AWAY!!!!? HOW COULD YOU BE SO STUPID?
She then storms off to the cockpit, knowing EXACTLY who's responsible for the missing drink trolley.
A-ko: (thinking, scowl on her face.) Hey' wait a sec....
Her thoughts are interrupted by C-ko's giggling. C-ko is standing in the middle of the aisle, watching the inflight movie. Cut to TV monitor. A large panda bear is sitting at a table with a red haired pig tailed girl, another girl, and a moustached man. The panda holds up a sign reading: <Could you please pass the rice?>
C-ko: HEY LOOK, A-KO! LOOK AT THE CUTE PANDA!!!
The passengers look at C-ko rather strangely. (How old is she, anyway?) But one passenger isn't watching C-ko, a suspicious looking man who's wearing combat fatigues. He checks his hand-grenades for the umpteenth time.
Terrorist Leader: (thinking) The time to strike approaches...
Sounds of battle can be heard from the cockpit. Everyone stops, and listens. B-ko triumphantly emerges, pushing the drink trolley in front of her. She hasn't a scratch, but before the cockpit door slams behind her, we can see the Captain's looking in bad shape, and D is wrapped in bandages!
B-ko: (to a handsome passenger, in her sweetest voice.) Would you like a drink, sir?
Kei, making a meaningless cameo appearence, looks up. B-ko blushes at the sight of his handsome face. Time seems to stand still as he speaks.
Kei: A Pepsi. Kei then nods, and turns back to his motorcycle magazine.
A-ko: (with despair) Oh, it's just no use. It's all ruined!
C-ko approaches.
C-ko: What's all ruined?
A-ko: (under her breath) Oh no.
C-ko: The food's all ruined?
C-ko brightens up.
C-ko: I KNOW!!! I'll COOK!!!
A-ko looks absolutely shocked! Her eyes bulge, and her bra strap slides down her shoulder. C-ko dosen't notice.
A-ko: (pleading) But, C-ko, wait! We don't have the ingredients on board!
C-ko: (skipping down to the Galley, calling over her shoulder.) I'LL IMPROVISE!!
A-ko: (thinking) Well, there's no stopping her now, C-ko's stubbon as a mule. I'd better check we got enough of those little paper bags...
Captain: You know, D?
D: What?
Captain: This reminds me of a dream I had once. I dreamed I was in command of a battlecruiser in search for a long lost princess. Do you know why I'm reminded so, D?
D: Tell me Captain.
Captain: (exploding with rage!) BECAUSE I COULDN'T FIND A DRINK EVEN THEN!!!!!
B-ko: (angrily.) SO! This is all YOUR FAULT! Do you realise how many people you've POISONED?
A-ko: MY FAULT! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONE IN CHARGE!!!
B-ko: YEAH, WELL I DIDN'T COUNT ON HAVING DIMWITS LIKE YOU ON MY CREW!
A-ko: AND I WASN'T EXPECTING SOME STUCK-UP BROAD FOR A SUPERVISOR!!!!
B-ko: YOU BITCH!
A-ko: LOOK WHO'S TALKING!
B-ko: (her voice turning to a growl.) I'll show you who's boss...
A-ko: (screams.) YEAH????
With that, A-ko hurls her food tray at B-ko with an almighty effort! Unfortunently, B-ko sees it coming, and takes a nimble jump backward to dodge the flying food. B-ko quickly lands, and then sprints forward to deliver a flying kick! (Authors note, these few seconds of action can be seen in Project A-ko 6, Battle 2 - Blue Side.)
At this exact moment the Terrorist Leader decides it's time. He looks around, and notices most of his team is still incapacitated by food poisoning.
Terrorist Leader: (thinking) No matter. Just so long as trusty Brutas is by my side...
CLANG!!! A metal food tray, thrown by some inhuman force strikes Brutas in the head, knocking him out instantly.
Terrorist Leader: WE MUST NOT FAIL!!!
With that, the sole terrorist dons his balaclava, steps into the aisle, pulls out a grenade, and is promptly knocked to the ground by the two girls, who are currently barreling down the corridor. B-ko plucks the grenade from the terrorist's hand.
B-ko: Thanks!
Knocked unconscious, the poor terrorist is ignored and forgotten. He has failed.
C-ko observes sadly. For as long as she's known A-ko, she's always been involved in fights!
C-ko: STOP FIGHTING! A-KO, B-KO, PLEASE STOP!!!
But A-ko, and B-ko are too far away already to hear. Besides, they're too engrossed in combat to care.
B-ko pulls the pin from the grenade, and throws it at A-ko.
B-ko: HA! TAKE THIS!!!
The grenade explodes, taking a nearby door off it's hinges. Passenger's are blackened by the explosion, and A-ko is sucked out the doorway by the sudden decompression of the plane. (Just why the passengers aren't sucked out as well isn't explained. Sorry readers!)
B-ko: (Maniacally) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Surrounding passenger's give B-ko an odd look. Then, the passengers turn and check the window. One of them points excitedly.
Passenger 1: Look, there she is!
Passenger 2: I hope she's all right!
Outside the window, A-ko is seen, clinging onto the wing of the airliner for dear life! The wind is blowing her skirt back, and her panties are on full display. A-ko blushes deep red! C-ko runs to the door on the verge of tears.
C-ko: A-KO!, A-KO AKOAkoAkoAkoakoakoako! WHERE ARE YOU!!!!
C-ko's lower lip trembles as she prepares to burst into tears. A-ko hanging on to the wing waves frantically to C-ko.
A-ko: Don't worry C-ko, I'm still here.
C-ko: (still crying): A-KO, I SPILLED A DRINK ALL OVER SOMEONE! WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
A-ko makes a face.
A-ko (thinking): Oh good grief! (Outloud) Well don't worry C-ko just go back and clean it up.
C-ko: (sniff). O.K! (sniff).
Captain: (panicky) Attention, this is your Captain speaking. I'd just like to advise everybody that we've just hit a little turbulence!
D: Yeah, that's right, a little turbulence, that's all! We are not losing cabin pressure, and we are not suffering malfuctions...
Captain: (Trying to gag D) Shut up, D!
D: And above all, we are NOT going to CRASH!
The Captain takes a sledge hammer to the intercomm unit!
Captain: There!
The Captain sits down, thinks, then realises the situation is hopeless.
Captain: Oh, we're doomed! DOOMED I TELL YOU!
The Captain starts crying a constant stream of tears!
Little Old Lady: Excuuuse me? Stewardess?
B-ko: (snaps) THAT'S FLIGHT ATTENDANT!!!!
The little old lady looks hurt, and stays quiet. Meanwhile, A-ko manages to climb back onto the wing. She sprints back into the plane, the force of her feet on the wing drives the airliner into a spin! A-ko leaps, and tackles B-ko.
Inside the passenger compartment, chaos reigns. People fly everywhere, although A-ko and B-ko are still mostly concerned with killing each other. The two are engaging in a bizzare form of zero gravity body-wrestling.
A-ko: Now look what YOU'VE done!
B-ko: ME? What about you, you IGNORAMUS!
A-ko: AND JUST WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
B-ko: IT MEANS YOU DON'T KNOW SH...
POP! All of a sudden the emergency oxygen masks deploy, one above each passenger seat. In the simulated zero gravity of the spiralling plane they look like so many writhing serpents.
Seeing her chance, B-ko wraps an air-hose from one of the masks around A-ko's neck in order to choke her, an ironic twist considering the hose's intended function.
B-ko: DIE!!!!
A-ko easily snaps free of the improvised garrotte, and delivers a solid kick to B-ko, who is sent flying. Without any real form of protection, B-ko is winded. At this moment the two hit the deck with a resounding THUD. The plane has somehow leveled out, and is flying straight.
A-ko: (puzzled) Huh? B-ko: (equally puzzled) What?
They look out the window, the plane is flying at a dangerously low altitude. Ahead lies the tall spires of New York City!
A-ko: Oh no! We're gonna crash!
B-ko: (Determined.) Not if I can help it....
B-ko charges into the cockpit, where the Captain and D are still embracing each other with joy.
B-ko: IDIOTS! We're off course!
Captain: (Indignant) Now you listen here. I'm the Capt...
Her jaw drops, as she looks out the window.
Captain: AAARGH! Abandon ship!
The Captain flees down the coridoor at the sight of the skyscrapers looming ahead. Fortunently, D has the presence of mind to try the controls. Unfortunently, they don't work. The plane is now ducking and weaving through the skyscrapers, the Empire State Building dead in front of them.
B-ko: A-ko, quickly pass me that 5/8ths socket wrench.
A-ko: The WHAT?
B-ko: In that toolbox beside you. GIVE IT TO ME, You MORON!
A-ko: MORON? I'll give you the WHOLE BOX!!!
A-ko throws the toolbox at B-ko, and she is thrown against the wall, bruised.
Before anyone can react, the Nishi Airlines Flight 90 plunges into the side of the Empire State Building. Inside, tourists, and workers scream with horror as the plane plunges through prime office space. At such an odd sight, hundreds of car accidents are caused below. When the smoke and dust clears, only the tailfin is visible, jutting out of the skyscraper at a comical angle. Luckily, no one is hurt.
B-ko: (Bitterly) A-ko, YOUR'E FIRED!!!!
A-ko: NO WAY! I QUIT!
The two continue arguing as the catchy music fades in, and the credits roll...
The End.
Hope you liked the story, Please feel free to give me comments and criticisms, my email is: evagg@hubble.dialix.com.au