Finish the story begins with: “On March 9th, 2015, three objects were reportedly seen in the skies over the Borracho Todos los Tiempos Vineyards.”
They landed in the yard behind our place. Three spherical space ships.
Three small green men appeared and looked around. They spied us watching over the fence. They spoke a language that sounded to us like a series of grunts, clicks and slurps.
Then getting only quizzical responses they took out a weapon and zapped Johnny. Johnny looked stunned and then began speaking their language.
From then on it was all very cordial. We gave them a cup of tea, some of mum’s lamingtons and a kick of Jacko’s footy.
They said they were passing by and thought they’d drop in. We said they could come any time.
They left us with a memory we shan’t forget and promise to return and take us for a ride.
Johnny was excited as he now saw himself as being able to speak a second language.
Written for: https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/mondays-finish-the-story-march-9th-2015/
Morpethroad 
That would be cool… Zap another language ☺️
Thank you Jenny if only it was that easy.
Cool way to learn a new language! And peaceloving visitors too!
Only issue is what would you do with such a language? Thanks so much for stopping by.
New language that he won’t forget! Will be helpful to communicate when they visit next!
Interesting one!
Thanks Anita for stopping by and reading. You’d have to think they were coming back wouldn’t you.
I’m glad the aliens have found a better use of guns than humans. I’d offer them a cuppa, too 🙂
Thank you Sonya, they can’t all be blood sucking and malevolent. I think that view is a reflection on humans.
This brings back memories of back in the 60’s, when UFO’s were all the rage, and news stories of people mysteriously missing. We were all convinced it was the “little green men.” Every time we saw a light in the sky…I guess we never thought about what we’d do with the new language–we wouldn’t be coming back.
Thanks Mandy. Humans have been paranoid about aliens ever since I can remember. I always thought if they could fly here they can’t be all bad.
Good point, Michael. 🙂
Another wonderful story there Michael! I like the device that makes them speak the alien language! 🙂 One thing to note…Your first sentence after the opening line…should it be our rather than out? Thank you for participating and stay tuned for next week’s MFtS challenge! Be well… ^..^
Thanks Barb, fixed the offending word. Sometimes they just slip through.
I hate that when that happens! I do it way too often! I am just thankful that I have readers who let me know… 🙂
I apologize, I always called you Tommy and your name is Michael. This is a great story. I love how they could suddenly speak their language and they all became friends.
Thank you Joy. I always believed there should some friendly aliens.
I think you are right – there should be friendly aliens.
I only speak two languages. If I could be zapped to learn more – I would so love it. I think it would be wonderful to know all of the languages in the world & be able to communicate with anyone – anywhere at any time.
I only speak one language RoSy and that is a big enough struggle. I’d love to speak a second one too.
At last, friendly aliens. I always argue that if they were intelligent enough to build a ship and visit Earth, then they are obviously evolved enough (if that makes sense) to understand that violence does not solve anything (also why would they destroy something that they may wish to take over?).
Also, it would be brilliant if this is how we could learn new languages!
Thanks Francesca, yes it would make communication so much easier.
If only speaking a second language could be so easy…
Many happy returns. Just don’t let ’em in the fern garden.
My thoughts as well. Thanks Jules, have a good day..
Terrific way to break down barriers wherever you go ~ Shoot first then ask questions afterwards ~ Peace Michael another great piece ~
Yes John, the ‘John Wayne’ method for language.
I love friendly aliens – not that I’ve ever met one (although I did see a UFO when I was about 8), but it’s much nicer to think of them as friendly. Probably just as well they served them tea and not wine. Who knows what might have happened 🙂
Its one of my long time wishes to have some turn up and over a cup of tea discuss what they are all about.
This is cool… And I like the idea of picking up another language 🙂
Thank you praj, lovely to see you drop by.
A language like that would open up new frontiers in poetry. I’d have to write. Even if I were the only one reading it! Until the little green guys come back anyway. Do you think they left books???
Not sure if they did, must ask Johnny as he is the only one to speak their language. Though I suspect they may not use books but some other form of recorded word.
It’s nice to meet some friendly aliens for a change! I hope Johnny doesn’t put “fluent in alien” on his CV, though 🙂
Thank you so much yes could raise a few eyebrows for the wrong reasons I would suspect.
How nice of the aliens to call to say hello. And tea-drinking, laminton-eating, football-playing aliens, too. Well, it seems they really enjoyed their stay. A lovely story which definitely gave me a giggle. 🙂
Hi Millie, thanks for your lovely comment. I can’t see why we couldn’t extend to them the same hospitality we do to other visitors.
You’re absolutely right. Courtesy should be extended to all, whether they’re green. yellow, purple … Great post! 🙂
Well, the intergalactic peace talks should be easy, since we’ve got a translator beam!
Exactly Dave. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Good story. 🙂 I love the idea of them just calling in to say ‘Hi’ and I really wish it was that easy to learn a second language! I spotted a couple of typos I thought I’d point out – I think they probably ‘gave’ rather than ‘have them a cup of tea’ and they were left with memories they ‘shan’t’ rather than ‘shalt forget’. 🙂
Thanks Louise. There’s always one or in this case two that slip through. I appreciate you noticing the error of my ways.
Great story. If it was only that easy to learn a language. 😄
Be nice wouldn’t it. Thanks Susan for stopping by.
I like that. Why can’t aliens zap me with an interstellar language teacher. I’d like to learn Gaelic. Sometimes the aliens are cool. This is a great idea and a lot of fun.
Thanks so much glad you found it so.