THE NEW GHOSTBUSTER
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The New Ghostbuster
By Frederick Ortiz
First a quick recap. Garrett is no longer with the team (refer to 'Garrett's Last Day); the other GBs had a case at WWF NY (ref. to 'Right to Bust'). Now here's were I attempt to start linking things together.
Business was going well; in fact it was going too well. Since Garrett Miller left the team, the energy of the remaining Ghostbusters was being taxed. Roland, who was high strung to begin with, seemed to have a few gray hairs,
and he's only 23. Kylie was also being affected, as she looked more rag-tag than Goth (sorry if I offend anyone!). And Eduardo, well, he had no problem what so ever. All he did was sleep when business was slow, so he is doing
quite well.
"I can't take this!" Roland yelled, throwing a toolbox across the room, almost hitting Slimer in the process.
*HEY* Slimer yelled. He said something that isn't worth repeating and floated out of the room. Eduardo & Kylie came down the stairs to see what was all the commotion.
"Yo Rolo, wazzup man?" asked Eduardo, picking up the now empty, and dented toolbox.
"Eduardo like you have to asked," said Kylie, who clearly knew what was wrong.
"Aw come on you two," said Eduardo. "If it's that hard to wait and see if Roller boy comes back, why don't we just hire somebody?"
Roland was about to snap at Eddie, but thought about what he said. "You know Ky, he's right for once."
"He is?"
"I am?"
"Yeah, for the past few weeks we've been to almost every state in the North East, busting every ghoul that pops up. While we're waiting for Garrett to come back, we've been wearing ourselves out."
"I see what you're getting at Roland," said Kylie. "While we've been worn down due to having 3 instead of 4, we could've put an ad out somewhere."
"Yeah we could've had a new buster, and perhaps another secretary to help out around here."
"Let's not push our luck, Rol," said Eduardo. "Remember all those temps that has come and gone over the years?"
"You're point being?" asked Roland.
"My point is, why don't we just flat out hire some body..."
Eduardo was interrupted with the ringing of the phone. Kylie went over to answer it.
"Ghostbusters... okay calm down ma'am... we'll be right there." Kylie hung up the phone then faced the others. "Suit up, there's some thing causing havoc in the Village."
"What happen, somebody actually bought a book from Dr. Stantz’s store?" asked Eduardo, getting sharp looks from the others. "Heh Heh... ah let's go amigos."
*****
"RUN!!"
People were running and screaming in a panic as an 8-foot tall winged creature let out a powerful roar.
"Oh man..." said a biker as he saw his bike hurled into a telephone poll. The creature continued its rampage, smashing anything in its way. It stormed down the street, as if looking for something. It stopped and sniffed the air. Then continued on.
*****
A few minutes later, the ECTO-1 drove onto the main street, sirens blaring. Inside, Roland was driving, Kylie was riding shotgun, monitoring the PKE meter, and Eduardo was in the back.
"So what are we dealing with?" asked Eduardo.
"Something big, bad and nasty..." replied Roland.
"How you know?"
"Because it's dead ahead!" yelled Kylie, as the creature threw a mailbox at the Ecto-1. Roland manage to turn just as the object landed with a thud, denting the side door in the process.
"Whoa..." was all Eduardo could say as the creature continued on its rampage.
"Kylie what is that thing?" asked Roland, who was a bit shacking up.
Kylie collected her thoughts, and checked the PKE meter.
"A level L with a bad attitude," replied Kylie.
"Well let's show it whose boss," said Eduardo has he exited the Ecto-1. Roland & Kylie quickly followed.
The Ghostbusters made a run behind a Ford SUV to get some cover. Each took a spot to get a clear shot.
"On three..." said Roland.
"Three!"
Three proton streams lashed out and slammed into the creature, which howled in surprise more than pain. Then it got a not so pleasant look on its face.
"Uh-oh..." said Eduardo as he saw the creature. "He looks rather upset."
"Upset nothing Eduardo!" yelled Roland. "That thing is mad as Hell!"
"And he ain't gonna take it any more!" added Kylie as the creature headed their way.
Before the Ghostbusters could make a bead for the Ecto, the creature was on top of them. It first grabbed Roland and threw him into Eduardo, sending both crashing into a fruit stand. Kylie attempted to blast it again, but the creature quickly turned and grabbed her by the throat.
"GUYS HELP!" screamed Kylie as the creature began to squeeze.
*****
A FEW MINUTES PRIOR...
Just as the Ecto-1 arrived, a young man, not paying much attention to the running crowd, walked to the street that the creature was tearing apart.
"Must be a sale at Sears...” he thought to himself. He continued on, all the while beginning to wonder what is really going on.
"Come on, man... this is New York for crying out loud..."
He continued on until he saw what all the commotion was about.
"What the..."
What he saw was a large winged creature taking direct hits from three people with jacked up flamethrowers, until it leaped towards them. It then grabbed one and threw him into another sending both into a fruit stand. The third attempted to shoot it, but it turned and grabbed her by the throat.
"Aw, great, those other two won't be able to get a clear shot with that thing holding on to her..."
He then heard her yell for help. He paused for a minute then smiled.
"Heh... why not..."
*****
Roland & Eduardo quickly got there feet, tried to get a clear shot with out hitting Kylie.
"I can't get an opening!" exclaimed Roland.
"We got to do something, we're running out of time!" yelled Eduardo.
Suddenly the creature dropped Kylie, who rolled out of the way.
"What happened?" Eddie & Roland asked at the same time.
*****
The young man quickly, but stealth fully headed toward the creature. When he got close enough, he jumped onto the back of the creature, which dropped the girl.
"Okay... she's safe... now how do you get out of this genius?"
*****
"Kylie! You okay?" asked Eduardo.
"Yeah, but we gotta help him!"
"Help who?" asked Roland. Then he saw a young man, possibly 19 years old, hanging onto the creature's neck, which was trying to shake him off.
"Hey yo! A little help here please!"
"Hey guys, shoot at the feet, that may give him some time to get off that thing!" yelled Kylie.
"Right!"
The Ghostbusters fired a burst at the feet of the creature, tripping it up. The young man seized the moment and ran over to where the Ghostbusters were.
"You okay, chico?" asked Eduardo.
"I'm just peachy thank you very much..." came the sarcastic reply.
"Who are you?" asked Roland.
The young man looked over at the creature who picked a motorcycle and heaved at the three.
"Now's not the time for introductions!" he said as he pulled Eduardo & Roland out of the way. "What could possibly happen next?"
All three headed to where Kylie was.
"No offense you guys... I'm sure that this is all routine up hear. But would you please tell me what the FUZZ is that?!" asked the young man.
"A large, angry gray creature that has issues, what more do you want to know?" replied Eduardo.
"Hey chill goat-boy."
"Listen guys, I've been thinking..." said Roland.
"Yes..." the others said.
"The reason we couldn't hold that thing was because we didn't have enough power."
"What do you mean?" asked Kylie.
"Kylie, you said that thing was a level L, and we all know that those things are tough to take down with four proton packs, and impossible with anything less..."
"I feel like such an idiot...” said Eduardo.
"You are..." Kylie added. "So we need another pack, and where do we find someone to use it?"
"Right here," the young man said. "Look that thing has already moved on further down the road, and I don't think you guys want find try and find someone, so I'm volunteering."
"Thanks," said Roland, offering his hand that the young man took. "And your name is..."
"Shamrock... Kevin Shamrock."
*****
The Ghostbusters headed to the firehouse to pick up another proton pack, and to show Kevin how to use it.
"Just remember one thing..." said Kylie.
"And that is?" asked Kevin.
"Don't cross the streams."
"Why?"
"Let's just say that it'll be bad..." Kylie said with a smile.
"Ah ha..." Kevin replied, catching her drift.
They headed toward the Ecto-1, where the others were waiting. And at the curiously perfect moment, Slimer quickly flew down from the ceiling and made a bead for Kevin, who had no chance to move. As Slimer slimed him, Roland &
Eduardo laughed. Kevin stood there, and then looked over at Slimer, then at Roland & Eduardo.
"Now it's official,” said Eduardo.
"Welcome to the team." said Roland who handed him a towel. Kylie looked at the two, shacking her head.
"Couldn't you two wait till after we take care of that thing?"
"It's alright Ky," said Kevin, as he finished cleaning himself off. "Now, if I remember correctly, there's a big, bad and ugly looking beast loose out there."
"Good point, Kev," said Roland. "Let's roll."
*****
The creature was still on a rampage as the Ecto-1 entered the area.
"Okay show what's the plan?" asked Eduardo.
"I say we hit it head on," suggested Roland.
"I like it," said Kylie.
"What do I know, I'm the new guy," added Kevin.
"Okay, let's do it!" exclaimed Eduardo. And with that the Ghostbusters headed out of the car toward the creature.
"On three!"
"Three!"
THIS time, four proton streams slammed into the creature, this time holding it.
"Kylie the trap!" yelled Roland. Kylie reached behind her back with her left hand, grabbed the trap and flung it out toward the creature in one smooth motion as always. She then opened the trap and after the proton streams were shut off, the creature was sucked down into a pyramid of light. The trap then closed with the usual snap. Eduardo went over to pick up the trap.
"Not so bad now, hey essa?"
*****
Back at the firehouse, Roland was showing Kevin how to empty the trap.
"So I place it hear... pull this. And when the light is green..."
"The trap is clean," added Roland.
"That's easy enough, and to think I moved to New York just a few hours ago..."
"You're kidding."
"Nope, I'm from Boston." The two headed upstairs toward the kitchen where Eduardo & Kylie. When they arrived, Kevin stopped at the doorway, as Roland went in and sat down at the table. At the same time Kylie went to the sink.
"What's wrong, man?" asked Eduardo.
"You'll see..."
A moment later Slimer flew in a slimed both Eduardo & Roland. He then floated over to Kevin who handed him a few candy bars. Kevin then looked over at Kylie, who was trying to hold in her laughter. He then looked over at Eduardo & Roland.
"Paybacks, gentlemen, paybacks..."
And with that he and Kylie joined them at the table.
***The End***
Notes -
I used a slightly different ghost classification system in this story. Instead of the usual Class 1, 2, 3 etc., I used a system that is based on the alphabet. The origin of it is in the one EGB episode that had the Ghostbusters battle there fears. To really narrow it down, Garrett Miller referred to a ghost at the beginning of the episode of being a level C.
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