Maripi

Maripi chapter 1

Chapter 1: Human in a Surreal World
It's another busy day in Santa Maripilar, as the citizens moved on to their daily routine; public city workers vacuuming local area sewage, hot dog venders selling hot dogs, hectic desk workers yearning for their lost youth, and as usual, they are not like other people and despite their scary clothing,they are nice and fun-loving.Meanwhile, two rugged senior high school hoodlums playing hooky were hiding in the dark alley shadows from the ''freaks''.
Hoodlum no. 1: Good, they're gone, now remember. The freaks coming by here, we mawl'em and mug'em. Comprende?
Hoodlum no. 2: Right, boss.... Uh... boss? What we do after that?
Hoodlum no. 1 (slaps his forehead in frustration): Idiota! We run away like heck, that's what!
Hoodlum no.2: Oh yeah, I always forget that part, thanks, boss!
Hoodlum no. 1: Callete! Now be quiet, I hear somebody's coming.
The first hoodlum heard the innocent whistling from the passerby, so they hid back into the shadows until the timing is right. The shadow of the passerby seems like a little girl, whistling on her way to Leone Middle School. But then the girl was muffled and pulled into the dark alley shadows. "Alright, niña, drop the goods or nobody gets hurt", cackled hoodlum no. 1 swaying his dagger in front of the girl's face.
Girl (torso view): What do you want from me? I don't have anything worth of value?
Hoodlum no.1: Oh yes you do; your lunch money, handheld games, collectables...
Hoodlum no. 2: ... Snacks, homework, and pocket lint! I love pocket lint...
Hoodlum no. 1: I told you to shut up! So, what's it gonna be, mija?
Girl: I'm telling ya'
A girl accidentally summons strange creatures
Girl: Uh-oh
Pummeling sounds of a fight can be heard from inside, and in an instant from outside the alley, the arrogant hoodlum was tossed out like a ragged doll, then into an open crate delivery truck filled with flour bags, parked by a local bakery of course. Being powdered in flour like a ghostly pastry, he fell unconscious and got what he deserved.
Hoodlum no.2 (runs out of the alley all bruised): Boss, I'm coming!
As soon as the lackey came to assist his superior, the crate door was suddenly closed down in front of them. A bakery clerk banged the door to give the signal to the driver, and the truck drove off on its way. The girl dust off the filth from her clothes due to the fight she had and looked toward the school that she looked forward to stay, with open arms of learning and new friends to make.
Girl: Sweet, I'm gonna' enjoy this city.
Flashback begins with Maripi and her family are going to Santa Maripilar Cemetery to visit her father's grave.
Maripi's mom: Maripi Julio Your papi was a great man and I'm sure he would've loved you very much.
Maripi: Okay mami
Maripi walks and saws a woman's grave.
Maripi: ''Here Lies Edith, She was made fun of by mean girls'' She heard a thunder crash
Maripi: Uh-oh?
A woman's ghost rises from her grave,but it turns out be a creepy yet sweet woman with a suffragette hat,long black hair,pale skin and wears a white dress
Edith: Good Morning
Maripi: Aaaah
Edith: Sorry i didn't mean to scare you i'm Edith what's yours
Maripi: [gulps] Maripi
Edith: Maripi what a beautiful name for a girl.
Flashback ends
Maripi: And that's why i learned that Santa Maripilar is filled with eccentric,fun-loving and cheerful people,not scary creatures.
The students cheered vividly after Maripi's introduction, most of them clapped and whistled, while some of the mean girls didn't like very much about her.

 After class, it was lunch time. The cafeteria turned a haven for hungry gossip seekers, milk money mugging punks, and grouping geeks sharing their knowledge in geometry and favorite comic book superheroes. As for Manny and Frida, they were staring at the new kid, Maripi, as she kept her  pace on the lunch line, whistling the day away.

 Frida: Manny, that kid is so weird.

Manny: Yeah, I never have seen a kid so easy going and optimistic, it's like she's trying to stay out of trouble.

But then Maripi helps a abused girl who looked like Zoe Avesexcept she has longer black hair; she wears a sky blue headband, a matching shirt with white collars, brown skirt, and black shoes, with purplish-blue socks.She was crying because Zoe treated her like a slave and hurts her.

Frida: Or getting into one.

Manny: Eh, I spoke too soon.  

Maripi: Hi i'm Maripi what's yours.

[Chole stopped crying]

Chole: Hi my name is Mausi,but Zoe renamed me Chole because she pretended to be my friend. Ugh i hate that girl!

Maripi: Uh-oh what just happened.

Chole: Alright this is what happens.

[Flashback opens]

Frida: You know what. I invited someone to replace you.

Zoe: You what?

[Doorbell rings]

[Frida opened the door]

Frida: I believe you knew Mausi, didn't her mother beat your mother for prom queen.

 [Outraged, Zoe slammed the door in front of Chole's face, much to the latter's surprise.]

[Flashback ends]

Chole: And that what happens.

[But, Chole heard Zoe's voice]

Zoe: CHOLE GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE NOW!!!

Chole: [sighs] Coming Zoe.   

Preview:
On the next Maripi, While doing laundry,Maripi,Frida and Manny decide to spy on The Pale Man to see what he does all day.Next time on Maripi, Chapter 2: Eye See You

I finally regained my artistic inspiration, all thanks to the Show El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera. After finding out the show, I grew to love the characters and their crazy episodes, reminds me of my younger days. Who knew that Jorge and Sandra, co-creators of the show, had such great ideas, especially Manny and Frida based on from their actual childhood. So I said to myself, why not I have an El Tigre character based on my childhood and hang out with those two, and see how it turns out. And so I did, and with a little magic realism influence, I created my young El Tigre avatar being an curious toddler. I wonder what sort of crazy adventures she'll get into next?