No Work For Today

Story by Anakani on SoFurry

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This is officially a parody story about No World For Tomorrow: Enter The Storm. It's a bit tongue in cheek here and there. This story is entirely just for fun. So read, rate and enjoy. P.s. I'm trying out a new format and style. So bear with me. Feel free to leave comments or a pm.


It was a sunny day at the beach as furries of all sorts enjoyed themselves in the sun and various shady spots. We find some of the stars from NWFT sitting closely enjoying themselves. Namely Stone and Tiffani, each in various swimwear. Stone wearing only a silver lined pair of black trunks while Tiffani wore a black two piece. (Writer's Note: I'll leave what kind of two piece up to you. We all have our own tastes.)

Stone: (sips beer) You know what kind rewrite is going on this time? Tiffani: (stretches) I haven't the slightest idea. So I couldn't really tell you anything. Stone: (looks at the crowd gathered near the perimeter) Sure is a lot of furs gathered over there. Tiffani: Mmm Stone: You ever wonder what life would be like if we weren't movie stars? Tiffani: Not really. How about you? Stone: I've thought about it. You know, like once or twice. I'd probably be like them. Drooling over the latest starlet like some wishful teenager fresh out of puberty. Tiffani: Oh really. Stone: (leans back on his beach towel) For sure. I mean who doesn't dream about being in the movies and becoming a celebrity. Tiffani: So...what did you do before becoming a star? Stone: Me? (laughs) It's been so long since anyone ever asked me that. Well you could say I was working in the private sector. Tiffani: You mean like a secret agent? Stone: Pfft. Far from it. I used to work as a ranch hand back in the country side. I've done it all. Irrigated, stacked hay, repaired fences, branded cows. That sort of thing. Tiffani: Ever meet any girls while working? Stone: Since it was a family operation I never met any girl that I wasn't related to. Besides being so far out in the boonies there was slim pickings, if you catch my drift. Tiffani: So why the change? Stone: As with all things, nothing lasts forever. The family divided and warred it with each other and things fell apart. Rather than deal with all the bullshit I upped and left and moved here to Neon City. It took awhile but I found my first job in the industry as a character in a B-movie. Eventually I was found by some headhunter and offered a starring role in a porno. Tiffani: I remember that. (laughs) Good times. Stone: It's things like that that are hard to forget. But you know I've come a long way since then. Tiffani: (stares out to sea) I know the feeling. Stone: So what about you? What's your life's story? Tiffani: Well like you I came from the country side. I worked at various agencies around the reservation. I worked for Forestry as part of the camp crew, picking up trash and keeping the grounds clean while hell jumpers and firefighters did their thing. (laughs) I swear some of those guys are lazy. Sometimes there would be trash everywhere and I would spend most of the morning picking it up with some friends. It was worth it though. I could drink Gatorade to my hearts content. Then of course there was the work part of it. Sometimes I would get stuck handling the supply truck. It gets kinda boring sitting in the hot sun having furries sign for equipment and whatnot. Then other times I would have to work the "reefer" truck, that was always fun. I get too hot I would just go inside and stand around for a few minutes to cool off. Stone: You ever get locked in? Tiffani: Nope. I always kept the door lock hanging off to the side so it would never happen unless someone was being a butt. To think I thought of myself as a glorified lunch lady. Stone: (laughs) How is that? Tiffani: Because I had to hand out little happy meals to anyone that would come over to get one. Stone: Well shit. Having a pretty vixen like you handing me a happy meal would surely make my day brighter. Tiffani: (bumps Stone's shoulder) I bet. Ha ha. It was fun while it lasted. We had most of the big meals of the day provided by caterers. I had my first medium rare hamburger at one point. I thought it would taste icky but it was good. I had like three that day for lunch. Stone: Sounds like you had a blast. Tiffani: I did. (smiles) I remember this one time I found a moth the size of a bird in my tent. Stone: (stops drinking) Damn, that's big. Tiffani: I'll say. So there I was walking back to my tent around 10 I think, it was pretty dark out and I had to find my way with a flashlight. Anyways I knelt down unzipped my tent and seen this thing on the floor that I know I didn't bring in my pack. So I proceeded to bump this thing with my light when all of a sudden it moved and started flapping its wings. By now I had screamed and started whacking it with my flashlight. After a couple of whacks it stopped moving. Safe to say it was dead so I took it out. It's wing spread was about 10 inches. Me being me I just threw the thing somewhere off into the distance. I tried not to laugh when I heard it hit off someone's tent and scare whoever was inside. (watches Stone spit out his beer and laughs with him) Come to think of it, it might have been my boss. I don't really know. Stone: I know I would freak if I seen something that big in my tent. Tiffani: What about you? Any crazy ranch stories? Stone: None that I can think of right now. (notices a fan running towards them with a pen and paper) Hey check it out. (nods in their direction) One actually got past security. Tiffani: Guess it wouldn't hurt to sign an autograph. Stone: You got me there. (waves security off)

The fan was a younger, little she kat with just the cutest smile upon her face with a pad of paper in one paw and a pen in the other. She stood over Stone jumping up and down.

Fan: Can I get your autographs? Err...I mean if you don't mind. Stone: (reaches for the pad and pen to sign) Anything you'd like for me to say? Fan: Anything to Jenny. Stone: (writing while speaking) To my greatest fan, Jenny. Never give up your dreams. Signed, Stone Black Wolf. (finishes and hands it to Tiffani) Tiffani: (writing while speaking) To my cutest fan, Jenny. Much love and respect. Yours truly, Tiffani Tsofox (leaves a kiss inside a drawn heart) That should about cover it. (hands it back to little Jenny) There you go cutie. Jenny: Thank you both so much. I'll treasure it always. (runs away happily) Stone: I'm roasting my tail off. You feel like getting something to eat at the boardwalk? Tiffani: Sure.

Stone was the first to rise up, offering Tiffani his paw as he helped her up to her feet shortly before leading the way towards the boardwalk.

Stone: (looks around) You think anyone buys the idea that we might be a couple? Tiffani: I don't think anyone has an idea. Besides we could just be having fun at the beach together as film buddies. Stone: Even so...you think they'd have an idea? Tiffani: Mmm nah. (shakes her head)

Once at the boardwalk they walked amongst the general population with a few security guards dressed as civvies walking in front of them to clear the way. Stone hadn't been here lately and found it hard to choose what to snack on while Tiffani on the other paw had the general idea of a funnel cake and maybe a pretzel.

Tiffani: C'mon. (leads the way to a shack not too far from the eating tables) This place has the most amazing funnel cakes. Stone: Really. (orders two funnel cakes) Guess I'll have to try one out for myself. Tiffani: We're not sharing? Stone: Eh! (teardrop) I mean we can if you want. Tiffani: (snuggles with Stone) I'll go find us a spot. Stone: (watches her zoom off) Heh. Women. (Answers ringing cell phone) Yeah? Anakani (On the phone): Where you guys at? I have the rewrites right here in my hand and need you two to run it through before we can film. Stone: We're at the boardwalk right now, getting something to eat. How soon do you need us? Anakani: Any time now if you don't mind. Stone: Ugh we could be back on set in about twenty minutes. Can you wait that long? Anakani: I can film Destiny's scene during the pause. Stone: All right I'll let Tiffani know. Anakani: Alrighty then. See you two on set. Stone: See you then. (closes cell phone ) Duty calls. (notices food and grabs their order) Now where did she go? (looks around and sees Tiffani sitting at table with her tail happily wagging as she waved to him) Right.(walks over and has a seat) Tiffani: Why the serious look all of a sudden? Stone: Work called and we're needed on set. Tiffani: I see, I see. (eats a piece from the funnel cake) Mmm. This is really good. You should have a piece. (offers Stone a piece) Here. I'll hold it for you. Stone: (eats it) You know you're right. It is scrumptious. Not too sweet but just right. Tiffani: See I told you. Stone: We got about twenty minutes to eat and then its work time. Tiffani: (Too busy eating noms and hardly listening) Work, right. I got it. (gives Stone another piece) Stone: Gee thanks. (eats it)

Meanwhile at the set building somewhere in Neon City.

Anakani had just finished the rewrite for the first scene, along with updated dialogue and such. This process generally lasts about half an hour given her mind is in working order, meaning she's had an energy drink and her occasional cigarette because lets face it a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Anakani: All right quiet on set! Roll camera. And action!

Destiny sat on the hood of her car, bushy orange tail waving about the cars side signaling the amusement of the vixen.

Anakani: (whispering) And cue the shooting star.

Above Destiny an array of passing stars begin moving on the green screen.

Anakani: Oh for fuck's sake. I asked effects for one shooting star not a bunch of them. Cut! (walks off towards the effects table) Can't you guys get...(notices porn on the screen while the wolf working the computer was eating ice cream) You done taking your break? Wolf: (stops eating and takes off headset) Are we filming? Because no one told me about it. Anakani: Yes we are filming. Now kill the porn and set me up with a shooting star. (walks off in a huff) Wolf: Okay (whispers) little miss bossy.

Once she finds her seat Anakani begins the process again. And again. And maybe a few more times after that.

Anakani: Opening scene. Take twenty seven. Lights. Camera. And action.

Destiny sat atop her vehicle, her orange, bushy tail swinging off the vehicles side as she gazed into the nights sky hoping to see a shooting star. It had been a favorite past time of hers since her child years. Every time she would see one she would make a wish and hope it would come true.

Anakani: (whispers) And cue shooting star.

A single shooting star passed through the night sky causing Destiny to smile as she anxiously made her wish. The stars reflecting back from her soft brown eyes aroused no suspicion to the vixen as a single star shown brightly than all the others. Thinking of what new star she might have discovered she began thinking of names when suddenly the star flickered out of sight. A sudden breeze caused Destiny's ears to flicker in response as the air around her forced a few strands of hair to streak across her face. Feeling the chill Destiny slid off the hood and got into her car, looking back to the stars she uttered...

Destiny: If only...

Anakani: And we're clear. Cut. Good job everybody. Now pack up the gear we're off to the beach. Destiny: So I'm done here? Anakani: Pretty much. You can catch a ride with the crew if you want to go to the beach for some down time. Destiny: Maybe I'll do that. Anakani: (checks watch to see about two hours had passed) What have I gotten myself into?

Meanwhile at the beach...

The sun was still shining, the air was hot and the beach became a desert, even to those still on it.

Stone: (checks time on cell phone) It's been two hours and some change and nothing from Anakani. She hasn't called either. I wonder if something went wrong? Tiffani: With her everything is wrong. Sometimes I wonder if she even has all her marbles. Anakani: (comes from behind the two) For your information I do have all my marbles. I keep them in a jar because whenever I keep them in my pocket I tend to lose them. Besides I some times find them in the most weirdest places. Like today, I found one sitting in the dirt in my driveway when I was coming to work. Tiffani: Go figure. Anakani: So you two ready to have some fun in the sun? Tiffani: Where've you been? We've been having fun in the sun while waiting for you. Anakani: Well I hope you didn't wear yourselves out because we're about ready to start filming. Just as soon as everything is in place.

30 minutes later...

Anakani: (panting) I'm tempted to go throw myself in the water. Stone: I could help with that. Tiffani: It might help cuz you look like you're about ready to pass out. Anakani: Hold this. (hands Tiffani her cell phone and mp3 player) Water! (makes a break for the ocean)

As she ran to the water a cool mist aroused her senses at the thought of what would be heaven on earth. Sadly the feeling was cut short by a rogue volleyball that conked off the back of the folf's head with a hollow sound, dusting the poor girl a few feet shy of the waters edge.

Tiffani: (teardrop) And to think we work for her. Stone: Define work. I mostly stand around and look pretty. Tiffani: I guess we better go check on her.

Tiffani broke trail with Stone in tow who was shaking his head as they neared their down comrade. Kneeling down Tiffani flipped Anakani over.

Tiffani: I don't think we're going to be filming today. Stone: Why...(notices Anakani has X's for eyes and laughs his tail off) Talk about biting the dust. Tiffani: It's not funny. She might have gotten hurt. Stone: Something's hurt alright. (notices flat volleyball) The volleyballs bought it. The directors bought it. All funny when vixen try to sit on it. (stifles laughter) Tiffani: Will you be serious for once in your lifetime. Stone: Okay. (straightens up his maw)

A couple of EMTs manage their way over to Tiffani and begin working on Anakani. EMT 1: Heat stroke? Tiffani: More like bad luck. EMT 1: What? Tiffani: Stray volleyball. EMT 2: Ouch.

Meanwhile Stone heads towards one of the set port-o-potties and goes in.

Stone: (drops trunks and sits down) Whew. Those funnel cakes were good but that ice cream pushed it over the edge. (stomach growls) A vixen sure knows how to bring a wolf to his knees. (stomach growls louder) Shh my precious. (rubs stomach) Your time will soon come. (hears a knock on the side) Tiffani: Hey, you alright in there? Stone: Yeah, I'm just hanging out right now. Tiffani: I bet. Stone: What's the situation with Anakani? She gonna be alright? Tiffani: She'll be okay. They took her to one of the stations to let her rest for awhile. Guess you were right about the filming. We can't do anything till she feels better. Stone: Told you so. Tiffani: So me and the crew are going to hang out at the beach just in case. You in? Stone: Yeah I'm in. Tiffani: Right well I'll see you out there. (walks off) Stone: (squeaks one out) I thought she'd never leave. (wipes the sweat from his brow fur) Getting' kinda hot in here. (cringes up) Oh man. It's about time to begin the war of the ring. (strains) I cast thee into the fire! Demon be gone! (strains harder)

Little did Stone know that Tiffani hadn't left. She only pretended to leave and waited for the right moment to strike.

Stone: (groans) Get out of me! (begins moving around in the stall for effect) Tiffani: (tries not to laugh and shakes her head) Stone: (folds his ears back and makes a final push) Grrr! (plop) Ahhh. (begins breathing hard and starts to relax) I definitely am not eating any more ice cream today. Tiffani: (busts out laughing) Stone: (teardrop) You never left, did you? Tiffani: For a second there I thought I was going to have to find a midwife for you. Stone: (face palming while thinking) *God Wolf, take me now* Tiffani: So did precious find her way into the fire? Stone: How about you come in and find out. Tiffani: (spins around on her heels as she walked away) I think I'll pass, thank you very much. Stone: (notices there is no tp) Tiffani? Tiffani? There's uh...there's no tp. Could you get me a roll? Tiffani?

Thus the kingdom of the wolf was doomed to failure. For the battle had been waged and help had abandoned him. Now Stone would need to rally his forces for a final crusade, one that would find the missing relic and restore peace to the kingdom.

1 hour later...

The crusade had gone on long enough. None of the knights could find the relic anywhere. All hope seemed lost when the king of wolves dispatched his most trusted of allies, his survival instinct.

Stone: I swear to the god wolf when I catch up with that vixen. It'll be a sword day, a red well orange-ish day, ere the wolf rises. (evil laughter)

Elsewhere on the beach...

Tiffani was lounging around in the shade of a beach umbrella when she noticed Stone walking towards her with a displeased smirk on his maw. Giggling to herself she waited for him to be seated next to her before breaking the very awkward moment.

Stone: That wasn't very funny. I thought you liked me? Tiffani: Some times love is tough. Maybe next time you'll be nicer to Anakani and quit making wise ass jokes. Stone: You realize I sat in there for over an hour, right? Tiffani: Why do you have to make it sound like a bad thing? Stone: Lucky for you I know how to be ninja in place with no tp. Tiffani: Do I really want to know? Stone: Sorry babe. Secret ninja arts. Very hush, hush, kinda stuff. (Writer's Note: True story about the being ninja in the bathroom with no tp. Don't ask me because even I don't know how he pulled it off.) Tiffani: So what do you want to do now? Stone: Since Anakani is still out maybe we could call it a day, go to dinner and look over the script? Tiffani: I guess we could. I don't see any harm in that. Stone: I know just the place.

The ride to the spot was long, arduous, and somewhat informative as Stone and Tiffani discussed the script that Tiffani acquired. Tiffani: (Peruses script for a few pages) Looks like we have an action scene together. Stone: Okay. Is there any gun play involved? Tiffani: Sadly no. It happens on the beach so be prepared for a stint involving heat stroke. Stone: And with my fur? You have got to be joking. Tiffani: Not really. It says right here...whole scene is to be shot during the day most likely during lunch time or around. Stone: Well fuck me running.

Soon the vehicle carrying the two canines arrived at a local hotspot, Wolfurz, a quaint fifties era diner with a drive thru around the back of the building. The limo the two were riding in came to a sudden stop on the side.

Driver: Will you be dining in or shall I pull 'round back? Stone: That's what she said. (raises paw to Tiffani) Am I right? Tiffani: Pfft. (crosses arms and looks away) Dream on. Stone: Oh come on. You're acting like 'it' never happened. Or do you need reminding of how our careers started? Tiffani: I could do without the walk down memory lane. Especially that lane. Stone: (Looks at the driver) The lady says we'll be dining out tonight. Driver: As Madame wishes. (pulls limo into an open spot and rolls down his window) I'll order when you're ready. Stone: Sounds good.

Tiffani wasn't amused at the fact Stone went down that path about her career but was beginning to get even more miffed at the truth that she hardly had any speaking parts in their scene on the beach. With a few waves of the pen in her paw she changed it just so that she had one more line than Stone as a way to get a leg up on the competition.

Tiffani: I think I'm done learning the scenes vocal parts. All that's left is to do the action parts. (hands Stone the script) Here it is, an updated script. Stone: (peruses the vocal parts) Looks good to me. (tosses script onto the seat) I think I'll wing the rest. (rubs paws together) Now for a meal fit for a king. Tiffani: Why do I feel another reference coming on? Stone: Beef. It's what's for dinner! Tiffani: Oh my god. Stone: What? I thought all girls loved meat. (chuckles to himself) Tiffani: I can't work like this. (gets out of limo and walks off) Stone: And for my next trick. (scene fades to black) Oh come on I'm not finished here. (scene opens back up with Stone fumbling with his phone) Give me a minute and I'll show you some shit. Check it dude Tiffani's totally naked. I snapped this fucker while she was changing into her swimsuit. (moves the phone for you to see when the scene fades out) Fuck! Story of my life. No characteristic freedom. Least I can still enjoy a burger. That's always a good thing.

To Be Continued...?