Chapter 3

The motley group of Tanya, Ida and Shane gathered around Ray. Hanwen had cast a spell to remove Edin's fist from the mass of Ray's hair, but it seemed that it had a slight side effect - Ray's hair caught fire.

The problem was soon solved though when Shane asked Ray to rock and roll (which Edin promptly corrected to stop, drop and roll).

"OK, so the reunion didn't really get to a good start. I apologise for that. I think my superhuman powers are influencing my hormones too much." Ray gushed.

Shane thought for a moment.

"Well, on the account of the 1 month free chococrunch we koped from your field, I forgive you."

And so they had a tight hug until Hanwen had fleeting thoughts of homosexuality, which grossed him out.

"Hey, cut that out. We have serious things to do now. Tanya, get the Un-united Nations to come and govern City-Which-Rocks in the interim. They'll most probably come in a zillion years' time, so you'll stay in City-Which-Rocks first. When you have handled stuff and found a rightful leader, catch up with me and Ray. We'll gather resources and set off first. There is no time to lose!" Hanwen ordered.

Tanya nodded, understanding the responsibilities that lie on her shoulders.

Ray nodded, dozing off and wandering to dreamland.

After receiving a teravolt shock from Hanwen's wand, Ray jolted from his hibernation state and a dream about being in a world where all men were hairy like him.

"Now, we need to find shelter."

The three heads turned to Ida, Shane and Edin. Then to their hut in the distance. Ray was trying the "doleful puppy eyes look" but after seeing the disgusted expressions around, decided to discontinue it.

Maybe society was not ready for his sexiness yet.

"Well, I can let you guys stay there if you give me something good..." Shane pondered aloud.

"I can forget the 5 million x-rated FHM (For Hairy Men) magazines you still owe me..." offered Ray tentatively.

"Deal!" Shane agreed decisively amid worried stares from Ida. Shane made a mental note to convince Ida later that he looked at the FHM magazine only for the hair loss control part. He was afraid his hair loss may lead to him looking less handsome, hurting his chances of winning Mr Bodybuilder.

And so the group left for the hut with the exception of Tanya who went over to the castle immediately. Things needed to be in control quickly.

Along the way Hanwen was in a buoyant mood. "Tomorrow we prepare for our journey. To infinity and beyond!" he proclaimed triumphantly.

Edin made a comment about not being able to go beyond infinity but it wasn't enough to dampen the mood of Hanwen.

"I mean, I have pokemon pearl to look forward too!" Hanwen thought, clutching the Nintendo DS that he took from the lord's armour.