ch_ris127 Posted April 30, 2013 Well, this isn't really a vignette or build (it's not a build, really), just a small scene I set up to try out the new white-background 'studio' for photographing bricks. Anyways, I made a small story out of it with some humor in it. Enjoy! The Rookie's First Investigation "Hmmm...I better get this artifact figured out quickly before Johnny gets back," the rookie archaeologist muttered to herself, walking towards the cluttered table where the Egyptian artifact lied. Two torches lit the area for her to see clearly, and it gave that ancient feel to the room that would help her get in tune with the artifact itself. The rookie grabbed a magnifying glass and studied the object closely. "Interesting..." she said, staring at the artifact while her mind picked our relevant information from the depths of her knowledge, a librarian choosing books from a library. The longer she searched, the more confusing it gets. The smell of the old artifact, dust particles and flickering flames overwhelmed her senses. This was too much for her! The rooie held her head and headbanged the table in despair. "This is impossible!" she screamed. "Something seems to be missing, and I just can't tell what it is!" All of a sudden, she heard approaching footsteps and turned to see Johnny Thunder! He came in confident and cool like his usual self, with his iconic sideburns, adventure-worn clothes and...a new hat? The rookie didn't recall seeing him in a hat that looked...new. Either ways, he greeted her with a smile and handed out a new artifact. Her eyes wandered to the similar-looking artifact he had in his hand. Johnny had came back with a new clue to help her investigation. The rookie was delighted to see him, and couldn't wait to continue the investigation with a newfound energy now that a new clue is at hand. The two studied the artifacts closely, with Johnny on the other side of the table, in between the torches. "Uh, Mr. Thunder, aren't you a bit too close to the fire? You might get bur--" the rookie was cut off before she could finish. "Nonsense," Johnny thundered, "I need to be close to danger even when I'm standing still. That way we'll always be prepared. You see, 'Dangerous' is my middle name, from my mother's side." Johnny and the rookie discussed closely over the artifacts and coversed about pharaohs, tombs, skeletons and golden studs, linking clue after clue until..."I got it!" Johnny placed his hand on the two artifacts and declared out loud. "This, this is the answer to finding the treasure!" The flames flickered ever brighter between him, and his face formed a wide grin. "If we link both of these maps and consider the tombs we've investigated, it all becomes clear." Johnny traced his hand over the lines on the maps. "We need to follow this map and have both masks to reach the treasure. Kid, we've done it!" Both of them cheered upon the discovery of the answer. "I knew we needed the other artifact to find the answer!" the rookie said. After much joy, they contacted their teammates and discussed about extracting the treasure. It would be an all new adventure for the rookie, and just another day's work for Johnny Thunder; an exciting work filled with dangers and brick-monsters, of course. With the answers found, Johnny Thunder walked home to rest before the big search for the treasure. "Hmmm, that rookie could make a great assistant, or at least an archaeologist on her own," Johnny thought, when all of a sudden, a stranger stopped him in his tracks. "HEY!" the stranger, said. The stranger had quite the familiar face, like the one you'd see in movies. Johnny couldn't just stared at him dumbly. The man quickly snatched Johnny's hat and yelled, "Give me back my hat!" and walked away just like that. Johnny was left dumbfounded, wondering whether he made the right choice trading his old hat for the new one at a pawnshop in Cairo. A cold wind blew over Johnny's hatless head, and he really felt insecure without one. He kept figuring out what hat he would use for the treasure hunt. The end...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted April 30, 2013 That was hilarious! I hope you will continue this story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Silly. I've got to admire your part collection though, that compass is really rare. Edited April 30, 2013 by DraikNova Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch_ris127 Posted April 30, 2013 That was hilarious! I hope you will continue this story! Thanks! I might just will; story telling with LEGO's surprisingly fun :D Silly. I've got to admire your part collection though, that compass is really rare. Yup, I got that compass from the old Pirates set 6289 (Red Beard Runner). Gotta love the compass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Montante Posted May 1, 2013 Nice little story. You should definitely keep it going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted May 2, 2013 Nice scene and great little story. You'll have to let us know how they go finding the treasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted May 2, 2013 Lovely presentation there. The outfit looks familiar though Keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted May 2, 2013 As a fellow Aussie, Johnny should fight to get his hat back......he looks a little like Errol Flynn. I too hope to see the story continue.....Brick On 'ch_ris127' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonysBrickVault Posted May 3, 2013 Great! I miss this theme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage_opress Posted May 7, 2013 Nice, simple and funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch_ris127 Posted May 25, 2013 Nice little story. You should definitely keep it going. Nice scene and great little story. You'll have to let us know how they go finding the treasure. As a fellow Aussie, Johnny should fight to get his hat back......he looks a little like Errol Flynn. I too hope to see the story continue.....Brick On 'ch_ris127' ! Thanks to all the replies! It's been a while, but I'll surely continue this story. And lightningtiger, this won't be the last of Johnny's hat! I can see it being a running gag...thanks for the inspiration! Lovely presentation there. The outfit looks familiar though Keep up the good work Whoops, I guess Johnny's pants and the pilot's jacket are really famous huh? It seems like the rookie's gonna have a change of clothes soon Nice minifigure, by the way (the eye patch gives that badass look :p)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted May 26, 2013 Aww, no worries! After I noticed the posting date I made a new one, a gal can't keep the same outfit for that long!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
