Channel 18

Channel 18 Take 2

Episode 3

Rewrite

6-15-2003

“WHOOOOOOOOOOOO I GOT MY KAZE BACK!” Eiji yelled running through the hallway of Channel 18.

 

“Would you please keep it down you dumbass?” Yuri yelled. He was in the lounge area looking through one of the windows. The sun was just rising making the city look beautiful. He was smoking a cigarette in peacefully and now his peace was being interrupted.

 

“So why are you up so early?” Eiji asked sitting right next to him. Yuri quickly moved to the other side of the room.

 

 

“I’m worried about this Trinity business that is going to happen next week.” Yuri said taking another puff.

 

“Oh yeah, I forgot about that.” Eiji said following him. “I need to start on those nice tabloids soon.”

 

“Please stop following me or my cigarette goes into one of you multi freaky eyes.” Yuri said aiming his cigarette at Eiji’s face.

 

“You know, that’s not nice calling me freaky.” Eiji said giving up on Yuri and sitting down.

 

“The people I am going to be working with are freakier. They put you to shame my friend.” Yuri said laughing. He put his elbow on the window and looked through the glass at the sun.

 

“I think Blare is the most normal one to be honest.” Eiji said kicking his feet up on the couch.

 

“I’m not talking about him. I am talking about that kid named Censor.” Yuri said giving Eiji a quick glare.

 

“Yeah I have heard stories about that kid.” Eiji said relaxing on the couch. “What interests me is why Dante chose him instead of you?”

 

“Because little children are easier to corrupt.”

 

“What you think that kid is going to grow up to be a dominant figure in Ameyawa media.”

 

“Well I just hope Dante has him on a tight leash.” Yuri said.

 

“What about Blare, do you guys get along.” Eiji asked looking for the television remote.

 

“I fucking despise Blare. He has made too many mistakes and now he is atoning for it. He has lightened up but I really hate that two faced son of a bitch.” Yuri growled.

 

“You heard his health is failing?” Eiji asked looking up to Yuri.

 

“That figures seeing as how much that man stresses.”

 

“I never figured out why Channel 18 hates Blare with a passion.” Eiji said lying his head back down.

 

“I would rather not answer that question mainly because everything you hear, you take as a tabloid.”

 

“I won’t utter a word.” Eiji said smiling

 

“What are you guys up to early in the morning?” Itsumi asked walking into the lounge area. Her white hair was in shambles and it scared Eiji. She shoved his feet off the couch and sat down.

“Well Yuri was about to tell me some info on Bla..”

 

“Changed my mind.” Yuri said walking away from the window.

 

“Have you taken a permanent residence here Eiji?” Itsumi asked glaring at him.

 

“Well it seems that Gale has taken a permanent residence, IN YOUR PANTS.” Eiji said laughing.

 

“My love life is not of your concern.” Itsumi said pushing him off of the couch. She turned on the television; on it was none other than…

 

“CENSOR!” Eiji and Yuri yelled in unison.

 

“In other news, the famous actress Matoko Sugimura, who also happens to be Makoto’s sister, is going to be at her movie premiere. We at Channel 34 will also be the ONLY newschannel to be at this event also.” Censor said grinning.

 

“The number one cameraman in Ameyawa will also be there. He got four free tickets.”

 

“Too bad you didn’t get them you second rate hack.” Itsumi giggled.

 

“I WAS THE ONE WHO GOT THEM YOU BITCH!” Eiji yelled.

 

“Well I like the fact that he emphasized that ONLY THEY were going to be there. Shall we prove them wrong Yuri?” Itsumi asked looking straight at him.

 

“GIVE US YOUR TICKETS BITCH!” Yuri yelled grabbing Eiji by the collar of his shirt and shaking him.

 

“That’s why I came here in the first place.” Eiji began. “I was thinking of inviting Daisuke, but he is so freaking scary.”

 

“Try being related to him.” Itsumi said turning off the television. “Shall we get ready boys?”

 

“We still need one more person.” Eiji and Yuri said in unison.

 

“Good morning everyone.” Akira yawned. “Why are you all up so early?”

 

“KIDNAP THE FOURTH PERSON!” Itsumi yelled pointing at Akira. Eiji and Yuri both tackled him.

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“So what are we doing again?” Akira asked. He was tied up in the backseat of Yuki’s jeep. Yuri sat by him and kept looking out the window. Itsumi was driving and Eiji was the co-pilot.

 

“We are going to crash Channel 34 and they little million dollar party.” Itsumi said speeding up.

 

“Um…does Yuki mind that we took off with his jeep?” Akira asked looking out the window.

 

“Uhhhhh.” Itsumi said, she could not answer that question because she didn’t think that far. “DUCT TAPE HIS MOUTH YURI!”

 

Yuri reluctantly found the duct tape behind Itsumi’s seat and put a thin strip over Akira’s mouth.

 

“So how are we going to crash this event?” Eiji asked resting his head on his hand.

 

“I don’t know. We should buy some explosives so we can really ruin this event.” Itsumi said stomping on the gas pedal.

“We should be careful and not buy explosives because that would be an immediate trip to jail.” Yuri sneered.

 

“Damn, I am out of smart ideas.” Itsumi said slamming her head on the steering wheel.

 

“Since when were you smart?” Eiji asked Itsumi snickering. She punched him into the car window making knocking him out.

 

“Why don’t we kidnap Censor, would you consider that ruining the event?” Yuri sighed. He took a cigarette out and lit it up.

 

“THAT’S AN AMAZING IDEA!” Itsumi yelled swerving all over the road.

 

“Eyes on the road my dear.” Yuri said.

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“Wow, looks like we are here.” Yuri said opening up Eiji’s door. Eiji fell out of the seat and landed on the ground.

 

“Looks like you really knocked him out Itsumi.” Yuri said glaring at her. He quickly looked up to Akira, who still was duct taped. He quickly removed the tape from Akira’s mouth.

 

“You know that hurts you bastard.” Akira yelled.

 

“I’m going to stay in the car.” Yuri said snatching Itsumi’s keys and locking himself in the jeep.

 

“WHAT THE HELL YURI?” Itsumi asked banging her fists on the window. “REALLY NOW YURI? REALLY NOW. IS THIS SHIT NECESSARY?”

 

“I don’t want my reputation to be ruined with someone I am going to work with soon.” Yuri yelled

“Whatever makes you happy.” Itsumi said kicking the jeep. “Me, Akira and Eiji can tackle this happy task without your help.” Itsumi looked up to him with apologetic eyes. “Could you at least park the car?”

 

Yuri sped off in the jeep leaving Itsumi, Akira and Eiji alone.

 

“Thanks.” Itsumi said smiling.

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“So I take it you guys didn’t get Censor?” Yuri asked laughing. Itsumi, Eiji and Akira ignored his sarcastic remarks and jumped into the jeep.

 

BANG

 

They suddenly turned around to the source of the noise. The car behind them got into a fender bender with the car right next to them. The driver got out and all of the occupants of the inside the jeep were happy.

 

“FUCK!” Censor yelled seeing what he did.

 

“Eiji get Kaze out.” Censor whispered. Eiji slowly removed a pen from his pocket and rolled down the window. He aimed his pen directly at Censor and started clicking the pen rapidly.

 

“What the fuck is he doing?” Akira asked cocking his head to the side.

 

“He is taking pictures.” Itsumi whispered.

 

Akira watched in astonishment at what Eiji was doing. He really was the tabloid master. Akira was wondering what Eiji was going to use as the headline for this article.

 

“Yuri get his attention.” Eiji whispered.

 

“HEY CENSOR!” Yuri yelled rolling down the window.

 

Censor turned in horror at Yuri and Eiji. He knew what they were doing instantly. “JUST WHO IN THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? He yelled.

 

“WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK WE ARE!” Itsumi yelled

 

“WE ARE CHANNEL 18!” Akira joined.

 

Censor quickly got into his car and sped off, Eiji got about 5 more pictures of that happening. An instant later the owner of the car ran out and started driving after Censor’s vehicle.

 

“Great job guys.” Eiji said putting Kaze back into his pocket. “I can fully say that we ruined Censor’s career for the day.”

 

“I don’t like where the rest of this day is headed.” Itsumi sighed.

 

“I don’t like it either; Yuki is going to be so pissed off at us.” Yuri said slowing the jeep down.

 

“Well we now have something to report since Eiji has some pictures.” Akira said laughing.

 

“You know these pictures don’t run for free Akira. People pay a hefty sum for my picture ridicule art.” Eiji informed.

 

“Then how about we take Kaze for payment for the ride you greedy ass bastard.” Itsumi yelled taking Eiji’s pen camera.

 

“You guys fucking suck.” Eiji said making Yuri laugh.

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“We are home!” Itsumi yelled. Her and Yuri stepped out of the elevator silently. Eiji took the stairs to HeadShot and Akira was on the lobby floor fearing for their safety.

 

Itsumi suddenly felt herself being flipped through the air. Itsumi looked up to see Ms. Tramp sitting on her. Yuri stared in astonishment before he was elbowed in the back of the neck by her.

 

“YOU IDIOTS!” The Tramp yelled. “I WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE ORDER AND LIE ABOUT HOW YOU GUYS WERE NOT LIVING HERE BUT NOOOOOOO!”

 

“What happened?” Itsumi asked mortified.

 

“I HAD TO USE THE GODDAMN TELEPHONE WHICH I HATE USING. AND I ALSO HAD TO DEAL WITH YUKI’S CONSTANT BITCHING WHICH GETS SO UNBEARABLE IT MAKES ME WANT TO KILL MYSELF!”

 

“Well we did get some dirt on Censor from Channel 7.”

 

“OH YOU MEAN MY SON?” The Tramp sneered

 

“Mindfuck!” Itsumi sang. “What was that again Ms. Tramp.”

 

“Censor is my son.”

 

“Mindfuck.”

 

“Censor is my son.”

 

“Min..”

 

“IF YOU DARE SLANDER MY SONS NAME, YOUR ASS WILL BE SO FIRED FASTER THAN YOU CAN SCREAM HEADSHOT!”

 

“Well Eiji is making an issue and it would be impossible to stop him. You know how he gets when he is in Kaze mode.”

 

“Well since you don’t want to stop him, consider yourself OFF the reporter team.” Ms. Tramp yelled.

 

“You can’t fire her.” Gale shouted running to Itsumi who was in tears. “Itsumi is the soul of Channel 18, scratching her off the reporter list is insanity.” Ms. Tramp glared at Gale.

 

“Well I hope you can take Itsumi’s fall Gale?” Ms Tramp asked playing with his hair.

 

“What do you mean?” Gale asked stepping back.

 

“Consider yourself unemployed, you are taking Itsumi’s fall so that means I get to fire you instead of firing someone with IMPORTANCE. You are a lowly janitor, meaning I can replace you with a snap of a finger.”

 

“Well have fun finding a replacement.” Gale said walking towards the elevator. Itsumi held on to his leg sobbing.

 

“Please Gale, don’t go.” She said not looking at him.

 

“Don’t worry Itsumi,” He said glaring at Ms. Tramp “I will come back for you!” He got on the elevator and blew her a kiss. The tears would not stop flowing. Her lover was gone from her life.

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“GALE” Itsumi shouted. She came to and realized she was in bed. She started crying when she realized Gale was no longer with her. “Gale I miss you.”

 

“I’m right next to you.” Gale mumbled getting closer to her. Itsumi cocked her head to the side in confusion. “What in the hell just happened?”

 

“WHOOOOOOOOOOOO I GOT MY KAZE BACK!” Eiji yelled running past Itsumi and Gale’s room.

 

“Go see what’s happening outside Itsumi.” Gale said putting his head on his pillow.

 

 “Screw that Gale, I want to stay in bed with you for a little while longer.” Itsumi said hugging him.

 

6-15-2003

 

“Would you please keep it down you dumbass?” Yuri yelled.

 

…again.

 

“Please see what is going on outside Itsumi?” Gale asked

 

“No, shut up and sleep.” Itsumi said shutting her eyes.