Chapter 25

About 3 days later…

Vince sat at the small table in the keeper's hut, sewing a Kiss Army badge onto the sleeve of his Zooniverse uniform.

Howard was napping on the sofa, after a stressful morning of gibbon taming, one of Fossil's insane ideas, which involved Howard dressed up as a lion tamer, carrying a small deck chair and trying to get gibbons to jump through hoops.

So far, Howard had about 154 bruises and a massive headache, brought on by a rouge gibbon nicking the chair and whacking Howard over the head with it.

Vince had enjoyed his first few days of work at the Zooniverse. All the staff were welcoming, especially Mrs. Gideon. Vince had a sneaking suspicion that she'd taken a shine to him.

But Vince was most pleased about meeting the ape, Bollo. He was certainly a more interesting animal to chat to than a lot of people (including some of the girls he'd dated.)

Vince had just finished stitching when there was a knock on the door. Howard woke up with an 'Oh no, Mrs. Gideon, we can't do that, not in the Chameleon Boudoir!'

"I thought you loved her for her mind!" called Vince as he went to answer the door.

Vince was extremely surprised to see Naboo, the shaman, stood outside the door, grinning.

"Hey!" said the pointy faced one to the shaman.

"Alright?" asked Naboo.

"Yeah… come in! What you doing here?" asked Vince.

"Well.. I sort of work here now, as well." said Naboo.

Naboo had realised that, after he'd left the Zooniverse three days previously, he wanted to come back. He'd headed back to Xooberon, to try and see if he could reach Jools and finding that her schedule was booked up. He had knew that had lots of friends, but he didn't feel like going to them.

In fact, he felt surprised when he realised where he actually wanted to be. Working at a run down Zoo with a couple of mortal simpletons.

Of course, Naboo didn't tell Howard and Vince this. He just explained that he wanted a 'London Base for his Shaman Business' and had taken the job that had been open, which happened to be manager of the gift shop at the Zooniverse.

"Good to see you back Naboo." said Howard, just as the speaker crackled into life.

"Howard Moon, get your ass over to the tiny faced men with the fancy fur legs! Vince, stop messing with your hair and go feed the pointy faced shoelace assed people! And Naboo… go gift shop you lazy puke!" yelled Fossil over the tannoy.

"I think he means that I've got to go the gibbons and you've got to feed the mice, Vince." explained Howard, wearily.

"High-Ho, High-Ho, It's off to work we-"

"Shuddup Vince!" Howard yelled.

The door to the hut shut quietly behind them and all that could be heard was Howard and Vince arguing over which was the coolest out of the seven dwarves and Naboo's gentle laughter in the background.

This isn't the end of the story. It's the beginning of something magical…

Heya! Anyway, if you're reading this, you've probably read the whole thing.. at least I hope you have, otherwise you've just skipped to the end, like.. Skippy. Go read the rest you Bush Kangaroo!

This is my first (long) completed story. It took me a while to write, but I'm pretty proud of it! Thanks to my diligent supporters and everyone who reviewed. I truly love you all!

So, that's it.

But wait a minute… I haven't finished the story! There's a massive Nigel and Jools shaped gap at the end! Well… if you want to find out what happens, I guess you'll have to read the sequel! It should be up soon… anyway, I'll try and get it up fast (I have a feeling Corrine may kill or at least, seriously maim me if I don't!)

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