Aru Shah - Jumanji: The Next Level AU

Chapter 4

 As Sheela dragged Boo out of the alleyway with her, she couldn't help but realize how shaken he was. His complexion was not as tan as it should have been. It was drained of color and eyes were fazed and unfocused.

That's when she realized, after looking at him for a full minute, stopping in her tracks, she realized that his face no longer had the bifocals directing light into his retinas. Sheela was quite observant. She recalled how spooked Boo had been, and vaguely remembered his glasses shattered on the ground. She gulped, what ever scared Boo this much couldn't be good.

"Boo, where are your glasses?" Sheela said quietly, inspecting his face for answers.

Boo's eyes snapped into focus again, as he stared at her, "Sorry what?"

"Glasses, Boo. Where are they?" Sheela asked again, somewhat impatiently. She wasn't going after the others with a blurry eyed Boo.

"Oh. I... dropped them. And they broke. Oops. You don't think we can visit a glasses shop before we head into Jumanji do you?" Boo replied, his eyes looking everywhere but herself.

Sheela stared at him for a moment before deciding to cut straight to the chase. "What happened in the alley, Boo? What happened in there to make you drop your glasses, look like you've seen a ghost, and distract you from what's going on out here? Boo, why don't you understand? Aru. Went. Back. into. Jumanji! Surely, that's more important?"

Boo turned to look at Sheela, and replied, hoarsely, "We have more... pressing matters, Sheela. Even more important that Aru as much as I hate to admit it. And yes, it spooked me out so much that I dropped my glasses, turned pale, and distracted myself."

Sheela grimaced as Boo explained everything that had happened in the alley. She sighed, "So we gotta find a dumb piece of the game and save our friends before they get into trouble."

Boo nodded and raised an eyebrow, "How come you didn't get sucked in?"

Sheela shook her head, "I could ask the same for you. I don't know, though."

Boo had a thoughtful look, "Perhaps, we weren't sucked in because: a, We weren't in range for Jumanji to bring us in, or b, Jumanji or its motherboard knew it needed us to help, and therefore didn't let us in until it was fixed. Maybe the NPCs like Keira had an influence as well, based on what I told you."

Sheela crossed her eyes in confusion, causing Boo to laugh. She smiled, "Whatever the reason, we have to get the motherboard." She checked her watch, "Besides, Disney Channel doesn't stream my favorite show until like, 8:00."

Boo snorted, soon smirking, "Of all the things we have to worry about, you're worried about Disney Channel ?"

Sheela stomped her foot, "It's an important part of my day. You deprive me of Disney Channel, and you get no Oreos for a month!"

Boo feigned shock, "No! Not my Oreos, I beg you! Tis the only thing worthy of my ancient presence!"

Sheela snickered, "Yes. Your Oreos."

Boo's playful demeanor soon evaporated, "As nice as it is to joke about Oreos and Disney Channel, I think I have an idea for finding the motherboard."

Sheela nodded and looked around, "I feel like James Bond...and like him, we should discuss such pressing matters at home."

Boo sighed, "Well, I think it would be a waste of effort to ask who he is. I don't think you got around to telling me, but nevertheless, I wish to show you the alleyway I was in."

Sheela feigned a gasp, "ARU NEVER SHOWED YOU JAMES BOND MOVIES?! OH THE HORROR. But sure why not. Your alley. Lead the way!"

"Okay, but keep an eye out. I don't have glasses right now, so you're not only your own eyes, but mine as well." Boo said.