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FATHOM
*The story begins with a cruise ship, the SS Anne, being docked for the time being at the port of Summers in southwestern end of Eagleland. Enjoying their vacation away from the difficulties are a middle aged working class woman named Tessa Galloway, and her 8 year old daughter, Tracy Galloway. Tracy is busy building sand castle on the beach, when our story begins....*
Summers Beach
Tessa: Now don't wonder off too far, Tracy. Stay where I can see you, honey.
Tracy: Don't worry, I will, momma.
*Tracy continue to play in the sand and goes to get some water from the ocean, but then she sees something that isn't suppose to be there. Tracy then calls out to her momma....*
Tracy: MOMMA! I think you better come over here and see this!
*Tess now casually walks over to see what Tracy is looking at*
Tessa: What is it now, Tracy? What do you see?
*Tracy now points to what she sees and Tess sees what looks to be a an almost human like figure.....*
Tessa: OH MY GOSH! It's that person?!
Tracy: It looks like a little girl, momma? She's looks to be covered in nothing but seaweed too.
Tessa: Oh dear, me. Close your eyes, Tracy.
*Tess now bends down and checks on the little girl. She now says....*
Tessa: She's still alive...half-drowned.....but still alive. That's a relief. But how did she get here anyways?
Tracy: Maybe she was washed up from a boating accident or something. What are we gonna do, momma? We can't just leave her here.
Tess: Oh dear, you are right.
Galloway Cabin - SS Anne
*An hour or two later.....*
Tess: We are so lucky, the captain was nice enough to let use bring her aboard the ship.
Tracy: I know, momma. But what are we gonna do when we get back home?
Tess: I just don't know, Tracy.
Tracy: Well we can't leave her to die or something. She could stay with us.
Tess: NOW that is a quite the suggestion. But I don't think we could do that, Tracy.
Tracy: WHY NOT?! You're gonna dump her in an orphange aren't you. That wouldn't help her situation. She needs a loving family, not a daycare.
Tess: *SIGH* Oh my gosh, you.....are.....right.
Tracy: So can we keep her?!
Tess: .....yes.
Tracy: YAY! So what are we gonna call her. The captain said she doesn't even know her own name now.
Tess: Yes, whatever happened to her, must have really traumatized her badly. Very strange, yet so sad too.
Tracy: I got it, momma!
Tess: You got what?
Tracy: What to call her.
Tess: What is that, dear.
Tracy: Let's call her.....Summers. Cause that's where she was found.
Tess: I like that. Summers, it is.
Tracy: YAY!
Tess: Not so loud, Tracy! You'll have to forgive her, she always gets a little too excited. Welcome to our family....Summers.
*Our story now picks up about 10 years later, Summers and Tracy are now seniors at Fourside High School in Fourside, Eagleland. Tracy has had a pretty normal upbringing. She has normal friends and lives a normal life. Summers however, has had it a little rough to say the least. She has no friends and doesn't fit in. She never has, in fact, as she has struggled for various reasons. She has bad motor skills for her age, and other disabilities including ADHD and dyslexia. She is also allergic to most food besides seafood. In fact, the only place she feels truly at home is at the beach or in the water. Cause in the water, it's a completely different ballgame. She is an excellent and fast swimmer. Now even the Junior Olympics Program for Eagleland has been recently evaluating her for their Swim Team. If she makes it, she could finally be somebody, anybody. This is where our story continues....*
Fourside High School Gymnasium - Pool Practice Area
Tracy: WOW, that's just awesome! How long were you underwater this time anyways?
Summers: Nearly 10 minutes. It's nothing really.
Tracy: NOTHING?! Damn Summers, u are a beast in the water. How you do you do it?
Summers: I don't know. The water is the only place, I feel truly at home. Everywhere else, I am just a loser and a nobody.
*Tracy now offers her hand to Summers, as she tells her....*
Tracy: You are not a loser, Summers. Loser don't get invited to tryouts for Junior Olympic Swim Team.
*Summers smiles as she takes Tracy's hand and gets out of the pool. She then tells Tracy as they walk off towards the changing rooms.....*
Summers: True, very true. But I just wish I could be somebody outside the water.
Tracy: You will, when u win that gold medal.
Summers: You are right.
Tracy: But right now, it's time for school. Let's go, we don't want to be late....again.
Summers: Okay, wait for me. I am gonna get ready to go.
Tracy: Alright. I'll be outside.
*Summers now gets ready to go to school, and a few minutes later, the two continue to walk down the sidewalk towards the school as they talk....*
Summers: I wish I could stay in the water all day long, instead coming to this place.
Tracy: I know how you feel, it's the same damn thing everyday. I mean look at this....
*A fight has already begun to break out outside the school and the cops rush in to break it up. Tracy just shakes her head in disgust and heads inside the school with Summers.*
Tracy: It's like High School: The Musical minus the musical part.
Summers: Tell me about it.
*After school, Summers met with the coach of the USA Swim Team, Franky Sharkton . Now Sharkton was a legendary swimmer in his days too. But even he now admits....*
Fourside High School Gymnasium - Pool Practice Area
Franky: I never have seen anyone like her before in my life.
Tracy: I know Mr. Sharkton, sir, she really is amazing.
Franky: Amazing doesn't do what she is justice. She is just, for a lack of a better word, perfect. The perfect swimmer.
*Franky now watches Summers go back underwater and stay there again. He now tells Tracy....*
Franky: And between you and me, she is gonna win that gold medal for Eagleland. But don't tell her I said that. Don't want to get her head filled with the crazy dreams of Olympic glory too early.
Tracy: I understand, sir. What do I tell her then.
Franky: Just tell her....she's made the team and that I'll be watching her very closely now. Can't have our best hope injured before the Games Qualifiers, can we?
Tracy: No, sir.
Franky: I'll see see yall around, I've got to go check on another hopeful now. Good luck.
Tracy: You too sir.
*Tracy now shakes hands with Franky, who then leaves. Tracy now rushes over to Summers, whom is still underwater. Tracy now walks over and tried to get Summers attention. She can't though. Tracy gets a little closer and tries again. No luck. A little closer and this time Tracy falls in the pool herself. But it does get Summers' undivided attention. Tracy now swims over to Summers and Summers tells her....*
Summers: What happened to you, Tracy?!
Tracy: Nevermind that, Summers. I've something big to tell you.
Summers: Tell me what?
Tracy: It's just that, I don't know how to tell you this now.
Summers: What is it?
Tracy: Nothing, I don't want to upset you.
*Summers now becomes sad and asks Tracy.....*
Summers: I didn't make the team, did I, Tracy?
*Tracy nods her head and tells Summers....*
Tracy: I am sorry, Summers. You didn't do good enough. Not good at all.
Summers: Oh well, shit happens I guess.
Tracy: Yes, shit happens, Summers. But not to you!
*Summers now looks up with widened eyes, as Tracy tells her.....*
Tracy: I am just kidding with you, Summers. Don't be so naive. You were perfect. YOU MADE THE TEAM!
Summers: Really?!
*Tracy smiles and nods her head. Summers now smiles and hugs Tracy. Summers now tells Tracy.....*
Summers: THIS IS BEST DAY EVER! Thanks for being there for me, Tracy!
Tracy: Hey, what are sisters for.
*Tracy now looks Summers in the eyes and tells her....*
Tracy: Just promise me one thing.
Summers: Anything!
Tracy: Win that gold medal.
Summers: Oh I will! I will!
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Re: FATHOM
*Our story continues two months later, at the Olympic Games Qualifer Trials in Saturn City at the Aquatic Sports Arena. Summers is in the Quarter-Finals and has a very good chance of making it to the Finals. It's gonna be a dead heat race, that's for sure. Tessa and Tracy Galloway are there to cheer her on, along with Coach Franky Sharkton. Sharkton now tells Summers after she just won the Quarter-Finals Race easily.....*
Aquatic Sports Arena - Saturn City
Franky Sharkton: That's my girl. I am not gonna lie to you, Summers. You are my best hope for that gold medal.
Summers: Really coach?
Franky Sharkton: Yes, there is no doubt about it. You are the best swimmer I have ever come across in my entire 25 years in this sport.
Summers: Even yourself?
Franky Sharkton: Yes, even me. I'll see you early tommorrow for the big Semi-Finals Race. Good luck, not you will need it. Heh.
*Franky Sharkton now walks off as Tracy and Tess come over to congradulate Summers.....*
Tracy: Congradulations, Summers. Just two more races and you'll win this thing. Then it's off to Edo and the Summer Olympics!
Summers: I know. I am so nervous right now.
Tessa: Don't be honey. You'll do great. You always do.
Tracy: Yeah, this gonna be like taking candy for unsuspecting babies. Oh and I've got big news of my own to tell you too.
Tessa: Tracy, honey. Do you think this is the right time. I think you should wait till we get back to the hotel.
Tracy: Okay.
Summers: What's the news, Tracy? Come on, just tell me now.
Tracy: I better tell her now, mother.
Tessa: *sighs* As you wish. I am gonna go back to the hotel now.
Tracy: We'll catch up later.
Tessa: Now don't be too long.
*Tess now leaves, both Summers and Tracy inside, as she walks outside and towards the hotel. Tracy now tells Summers when she is gone....*
Tracy: Now Summers don't freak out, okay. You remember how I was in the ROTC program in High School.
Summers: Yeah, I remember. You joined because you wanted to impress your father, who is in the military, as well.
Tracy: Yeah, my father. *Pauses for a moment* Well anyways, right after you win those Olympic Games and we graduate from High School, I have decided to follow his footsteps and join the military as well.
Summers: WHAT?!
Tracy: Yes, I know it's a shocker for me too. But you inspired me.
Summers: I did?
Tracy: Yes you did. You going joining the Team Eagleland for the Olympic Games, representing our country. You inspired me to do the same in my own way. Plus, I want to try to meet and impress my father.
Summers: Oh wow. I am speechless. So are you gonna go into Eagleland Navy like dear old dad?
Tracy: Nope, I've never been as good as you in the water.
Summers: Tell me about it. But hey, not everybody in the family can be as adapted to water like I am.
Tracy: *laughs* Nobody is adapted to water as you are, Summers. I swear you are practically half-fish.
Summers: *laughs* I think you are more right than wrong about that, Tracy. So what branch are you gonna join then?
Tracy: I've thought about this long and hard. And I am too. I am gonna join the Eagleland Air Force.
Summers: WHOA! That's litterally exact opposite of the Navy.
Tracy: I know right. But I do feel like I was born to fly. It feels so natural to me.
Summers: Opposite of me too, I hate flying and being anywhere near an airplane.
Tracy: I know, I know. But maybe someday, I'll be stationed with a unit that's near my father's.
Summers: That would be so cool too. But first you've gonna pass the AFAB (Armed Forces Aptitude Battery).
Tracy: And I've already signed up for it. As soon as you ACE this Olympic Qualifier, I am gonna ACE that test.
Summers: Damn right, you are! Come on, let's go back to the hotel, we've got alot more to discuss and talk about.
Tracy: Right behind you.
*The scene now fades out to a close as the two sisters leave together to catch with Tracy's mother, Tessa, at the hotel.*
*Our story now continues the next day with Summers having already won the Semi-Finals race with relative ease. She is now prepping for the Finals later that evening. Her coach, Franky Sharkton, is now talking with her in locker rooms of the Aquatic Sports Arena......*
Locker Rooms at the Aquatic Sports Arena- Saturn City
Franky Sharkton: You did great out there, kid.
Summers: You think so, coach.
Franky Sharkton: I know so. As I said before, you are the best I've seen in 25 years.
Summers: I am not the best yet, cause I still have to win that gold medal for Team Eagleland.
Franky Sharkton: And you will. *Thinks for a moment* So kid, I've got a off-topic question for you.
Summers: Then shoot away, coach.
Franky Sharkton: What are your plans after the Olympic Games in Edo?
Summers: What do you mean by that, coach?
Franky Sharkton: What I mean is, after you win that gold medal, what's next in the life of Summers Galloway?
Summers: Ohhhh *Thinks for a moment* You know, nobody's never really asked me that before. I guess we've all been so pre-occupied with the Olympic Games to discuss any thing else.
Franky Sharkton: I figured as much. And if that is the case, did you ever think of joining the military?
Summers: Funny, you should ask, cause ever since Tracy informed me she is going into the Air Force, I have started to give it some serious thought over the last 24 hours. Why do you ask?
Franky Sharkton: Cause I think you'd be the perfect candidate for the Navy SEALs. Especially their newly commissioned Deep Sea Reconissance Team.
Summers: The SEALs?! NO WAY!
Franky Sharkton: Way.
Summers: Why do you think that I would have a chance at joining the Navy SEALs coach?
Franky Sharkton: Cause I was a Navy SEAL myself. And I know the talent that it takes to make it. And to be flat out honest with you, Summers, you are that talent.
Summers: That would be so cool.
Frank Sharkton: Very cool. But it is no walk in the park either, Summers. It would take alot of hard work.
Summers: I know that. But come on coach, it can't be harder than trying to win the gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
Franky Sharkton: HA! That's what I love about you, Summers. So full of confidence. But hey, let's not get too ahead of ourselves. Cause it's just something think about in the future.
Summers: I will, coach, I will.
Franky Sharkton: Excellent. But right now, we have an Olympic Qualifier Finals to win.
Summers: So let's go win it already!
Franky Sharkton: That's my girl. Let's do it!
*Summers and Franky Sharkton now leave the locker room and head out to the Aquatic Sports Arena for the Olympic Qualifier Finals. *
Aquatic Sports Arena - Saturn City
*Summers and Franky Sharkton now meet up with Tessa and Tracy Galloway in the Aquatic Sports Arena right before the big Olympic Qualifier Finals. As Tessa and Franky now talk with each other, a smiling Summers now greets a startled Tracy, who asks her....*
Tracy: And why are you grinning like a Cheshire Cat all of sudden?
Summers: *Speaking softly* Asking me after the Finals, I have something very interesting to tell you that Franky just told me.
Tracy: Oh my, that can't be good.
Summers: It is.
Tracy: If you say so.
Summers: I DO say so. It just that.......
Tessa: SUMMERS! THEY ARE STARTING THE RACE!
Summers: OH SH...CRAP! *Runs off to get in line for the race*
Tracy: GOOD LUCK!
Summers: THANKS!
*Summers now takes her place at starting point of the race, with other 9 Finalists. Franky Sharkton now tells as she does.....*
Franky Sharkton: You're killing me, kid! You almost blew the race without even starting it.
Summers: Sorry, coach.
Franky Sharkton: Don't be sorry, just WIN this damn thing.
Summers: I will.
Franky Sharkton: That's my girl. Good luck. *Walks off*
Summers: Thanks, coach.
*The Olympic Qualifier Finals race now starts with Summers seemingly lagging a little behind at first. But eventually Summers takes the lead with a sudden burst of aderenaline and high speed swimming to easily win the race. We now fade out to close as the crowd, including Tessa and Tracy Galloway along with Franky Sharkton, cheer loudly in the background.*
*Our story continues with the Olympic Qualifer Medal Ceremony now commences with Summers being handed her gold medal. It's not the real Olympic deal that she really wants though. But that is gonna be next, when she wins the Summer Olympic Games in Edo, of course. After the ceremony, Franky Sharkton, along with Tessa and Tracy Galloway, all celebrate with Summers....*
Medal Ceremony at the Aquatic Sports Arena - Saturn City
Franky Sharkton: THAT'S MY GIRL! I knew you could do it kid, congradulations.
Summers: Thanks, coach. I couldn't have done it without your training and support either.
Franky Sharkton: Heh, you're just being modest. I think you could have won this easily even without the proper training. Hell, I think everybody in Eagleland now knows who is gonna win that gold medal in Edo for us. And I am looking at her right now. *Points at Summers*
Summers: Damn, coach. You're gonna make me cry even more right now.
Franky Sharkton: Cry all you want, kid. You deserve this moment. And just between you and me, after watching you win that race so easily like that, now I know for sure that you are Navy SEAL material.
Sumnmers: Navy SEALs, right.
Franky Sharkton: Just something to think about for the future, kid. But for now enjoy your Olympic Qualifier victory. Cause in a month or so, it'll be time to start the hard stuff.
Summers: The hard stuff?
Franky Sharkton: *Thinks for a moment* Well it's more like moderately difficult stuff for you.
Summers: True. See you around, coach, and thanks for everything.
Franky Sharkton: No, thank you. See you around.
*Summers and Franky Sharkton now embrace in a hug for a good minute. Franky then leaves to check on the rest of the Eagleland Swim Team, while Tesssa and Tracy Galloway now walk up to congradulate Summers, as well. Tracy now tells her...*
Tracy: HEY, GIRL! That's a prety sweet medal you got there, Summers.
Summers: Heh, thanks, Tracy. But now I really want the real deal in Edo even more now.
Tracy: And you're gonna get it easily, there is no doubts in my mind now. I mean you were freakin' amazing. Especially in that last lap. I've never seen anything like it.
Summers: Thanks, Tracy. You're just saying that.
Tracy: NO WAY! I really mean it. You are like...
Summers: OH GOD! DON'T DO IT, TRACY! Not in front of EVERYBODY!
Tracy: *Singing* THE BEST AROOOOOUND! AND NOTHING IS EVER GONNA KEEP YOU DOOOOOOOWN!
Tessa: TRACY GALLOWAY!
Tracy: *Stops singing* Yes.....mother.
Tessa: You are EMBARASSING Summers. In front of the entire Eagleland Swim Team too.
Tracy: Sorry, Summers. I just got a little too excited and happy for you that's all.
Summers: It's okay, Tracy. With you around, I am use to it.
Tracy: Hey, that is what family is here for.
*Both Summers and Tracy now embrace in a hug as Tessa looks on proudly. Tessa now sees Franky Sharkton motioning for her to come over and begins to walk over towards him, as Summers now tells Tracy......*
Summers: And you may be around with me alot longer than you originally thought too.
Tracy: Whatever do you mean, Summers?
Summers: You'll find out very soon.
Tracy: Oh dear.
*Tracy now glances back to check to see if her mom isn't paying attention. It now seems like Tessa Galloway is busy talking to Franky Sharkton. With that, Tracy then asks Summers quietly....*
Tracy: *Whispering* Does this have anything do with what I overheard you and Mr. Sharkton talking about? *Thinks for a moment* Something about joining the Navy SEALs, I think?
Summers: *Whispers* Maybe. Just don't let your mom know until it officially happens.
Tracy: *Whispers* Alrighty then, it's your funeral, Summers.
*Tracy now glances to see her mom coming back over towards them. Tracy now tells Summers....*
Tracy: As I was saying before, Summers, you are gonna win that gold medal in Edo. I have never seen anybody move like you do in the water.
Tessa: Yeah honey, I've never seen someone move so fast in my life. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were not even there. Like you became one with the water or something. It was so awesome and awe inspiring.
Tracy: SEE! I told you so, mother. She is one of a freakin' kind.
Summers: *Blushes* Awww, shucks.
Tessa: It's the truth, Summers. Hell, even I could already tell you that.
Summers: Really?
Tessa: Oh yes, cause from the moment I first saw you on that beach in Summers, I knew you were special, Summers.
Summers: Special?
Tess: Yes dear. Very special indeed. Congradulations, nothing can stop you now.
Summers: I surely hope not.
Tessa: Not even the Navy SEALs.
Summers: WHAAAAAT?! How did you find out about that?
Tessa: Let's just say we both have friends in higher places.
Summers: *Thinks for a moment* You mean Coach Sharkton.
Tessa: Yes. And he just told me all about it. So I....
Summers: I think can do it. *Thinks for a moment* NO! I know I can do it.
Tessa: Then do it.
Summers: Huh?
Tessa: Look Summers, you are a grown woman now. If you want to be a Navy SEAL just like Tracy's father was, I am not gonna stop you.
Summers: Tracy's father was a Navy SEAL?
Tracy: Yes, he was. One of the best ever, in fact.
Tessa: *Thinks for a moment* Still is, I think. Anyways, if thats what you want to do with the rest of your life. I'd say go for it.
Tracy: Me too. Cause if anybody can live up to my dad's reputation as a Navy SEAL, I think you can. Somebody has to.
Tessa: Not now, Tracy. This is not the place or time to discuss that topic.
Tracy: FINE! I'm just gonna leave now. I'll see you both outside at the car. *Walks off.*
Summers: TRACY! DON'T LEAVE YET! TRACY!
Tessa: Let her go Summers, that subject of her father and the Navy SEALs isn't a pretty one.
Summers: Gee, I hope it wasn't the prospect of me joining them that set her off like that.
Tessa: No, it's more personal than that, I am afraid. But Tracy just needs time alone to cool off.
Summers: I understand. So about me joining the Navy SEALs.
Tessa: As I said earlier, if that's really what you want, then go for it. Persnally, I think you would be the perfect fit for it.
Summers: That's exactly what Coach Sharkton told me.
Tessa: Well, he knows his stuff when it comes to the Navy SEALs. He was with them at the same time as Tracy's father.
Summers: Really?
Tessa: Yes. He told me he sees alot of him in you. Sadly, I can't help but agree with him, 100 percent.
Summers: WOW! It really means alot to me that I've got your blessing now too.
Tessa: You do have it. Just promise me one thing in return?
Summers: Anything.
Tessa: Before you run off to join the Navy SEALs, win that Olympic gold medal in Edo for your family and Team Eagleland.
Summers: I don't just promise you that. I guarantee it.
Tessa: Good, cause like you said, NOTHING can stop you now.
Summers: I know. Thanks for everything....mom.
*Summers now embraces to startled Tessa Galloway in a hug. Tessa now smiles and she embraces Summers with all her might, as we fade out to a close from there.*
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