It has been a really long time since I have uploaded anything. And to be honest I have missed it all. That is why I wanted to start something new. I can't be gone for too long before I miss anything of this place ^^ I hope you enjoy. (:
I do not own Megamind, or anyone mentioned... That's Dreamworks amazing work, I just imagine and write! ^^
The sun had vanished hours before, replaced by the shining glory of a full gleaming moon, there was only enough light to capture the outlines of anything close enough, the waters clear and smooth, the slightest breeze not even able to disturb it. Metro City was now in a state of slumber. Not many wandered about, and if they were, it was for good reason. For such a big city, it was peaceful... at times.
Roxanne found her peace in her apartment, away from her job, away from pretty much anything that brought her some form of stress. She did of course enjoy her job, enjoy everything about it, including interesting stories in which could be used and developed using the creativity in which she possessed. It was just the constant stress she received from the ones higher than her.
At this point her mind switched, bringing her back into the reality in which she was fastened into, her deep blue eyes wandered slowly around the darkness of her bedroom, her clothes still remained from the evening before, there was no time for her to change, and no time for her to think, she just made her way straight into her room, and lay on the bed, for four hours now her mind ran on auto and she was lost. Hoping for some kind of kidnapping. If anyone ever found out she was wishing for it she would never have it lived down. But there was good reason behind it. Not only due to the stress, and not only to escape and live an exciting life... Roxanne was terrified. Not only for her safety but for her life.
Someone was stalking her every move, it started off petty, the odd times walking here and there feeling as though someone was following, could that have been proven or was it the trick of the mind. But later on she would receive small gifts at work, no name, no note, nothing, just a small box with a lily head within. The lily being her favorite flower seemed to be slightly coincidental, either that or she hoped it was.
It got worse. It moved to her home now, her own personal space, her life was being taken over. It started with several notes she found. It had been slipped under her door, which meant not only did they know which was hers, but they had been inside, even slipping past Carlos. The note had read; 'We Will Be One.' After that they seemed to be the same, some slightly more in detail. It panicked her to the core, the note was bad, but what made it worse was she could have walked past whoever this was, even shared the lift down with them. She had never felt so vulnerable.
That was where her wish had developed from, to be kidnapped to her would be like being saved, would be like she was taken away from the dangers completely. Roxanne was yearning for it. She could easily call upon Metro Man, but in her eyes, that was not safe, to a point yes, but thinking about it, she always felt that Megamind gave her the safety, could she ever explain deeper into her reasons. No. She was curious herself.
Tonight for her was the last straw, she had broken down a few times on her bed, tears had been streaming down her face, her eyeliner blackening her cheeks, her door had been barricaded from the inside with anything she could find. But for her to get to this point, another note had been pushed through the gap underneath the door. ' We Will Be One.' It had repeated... There seemed to be a forced pause before she read on knowing there was more. But she had managed it. Knowing the worst was written in front of her. 'I Am Coming For You...' She never brought herself to read the rest of it. It pained her to even toss it to the ground, it had been in the hands of someone out of touch with everyone else.
It was closing in on four in the morning. Roxanne must have fallen asleep because she found peace, even if she was feeling hypersensitive to anything around her. But one more so she could hear something, it must have been what had triggered her to wake. It was the door handle, she was sure of it after listening to it for so long. Her heart felt as though it had jumped into her mouth. Roxanne swallowed deeply and he brows screwed together, the fear was plastered across her usually blissful features. Her eyes shut tight and tears flooded once again, her silent sobs creating the atmosphere to change. It was dark, eary, haunting...
The door was now being forced off its hinges. There was a loud clatter. The Door was off. Her ears were wide open, listening closely but wishing it was back to being peace. "Well that's strange" The voice she heard was recognizable. Her eyes widened and she shot off the bed, her hand missing the handle a few times, she grabbed it and opened the door with force, the door bounced back to a close, but Roxanne had already shot through it, her ears were right, Minion stood just inside the doorway, guilt on his face, but the door was the last thing on her mind right now.
Roxanne could not explain her next action to anyone, not even herself, but her arms opened and she collapsed into him, grasping tight. If that mechanical gorilla suit was real, there would be no feeling left in it from the grip she gave.
Minion had no time to react to anything, he heard a crash a bang and a human female come flying into him, his eyes widened at the sight and he froze up. Minion just stared down to her, a spray can in his one hand and a bag with the contents of rope in the other.
Roxanne had been clinging to him for more than an eternity... or so it felt. She hit realism and she pulled back, her eyes down to the ground, she did not blink.
"I... apologize for that."
Roxanne whispered gently, her gaze not shifting from the ground, swallowing harshly she took all her strength to look up, meeting his shocked gaze she gave a slight smile, as if seeking some kind of response, all she got was a strange mumble. After a moment she caught onto what he had said which was 'I was not expecting that. Just give me a moment' Roxanne waited, she sucked down a breath and spoke once more.
"You don't need to use that. I'll come."
Referring to the spray can. Minion looked down towards it and realized why he was here, cocking to the left slightly he gave her a question.
"I don't usually get involved in such things Miss Ritchi. But when are you so..."
Pausing for a moment he shook himself slightly and sighed.
"Well. Why so easy?"
Minion changed his whole question, not really able to form a question from the start. Shaking her head now fighting back tears, she could not tell him the truth, it would shatter her and he would feed it back to Megamind, what a laugh they would have with such a thing. She would seem pathetic and weak, even to the extreme of being over thinking about things.
"I need the amusement."
Roxanne lied to him, she forced a smile and raised a brow. Minion questioned this, his brows furrowed together and he fell silent for a moment and lifted the bag.
"Okay well you do still know I need to use these."
Roxanne nodded and held her wrists out towards him, she might as well make it easier for him, she would get away from here quicker that way.
"I'll do it when we are outside. Its just so I don't have to worry about getting you down the stairs. I would use the lift but..."
Minion paused and waved his hand, the can swaying from side to side as he did this. Roxanne understood and smiled a little more.
"Thank You Minion."
Roxanne said to him, she never understood him, he was really different, even if he was supposed to be on the evil sides of things, he never really looked the part, even with the suit. He always seemed a little too kind, even when he was trying to be evil... Maybe that was part of the reason she started to feel safe. Even now.
Roxanne felt the safest in what felt like months.
Roxanne had been tied up once they were inside the car, the lose fitting ropes bound her legs and her arms enough to do the job, it was more for show than anything, but either way Roxanne could not car if they were stopping her blood. She was away from whatever was waiting for her. The drive was steady, which she seemed even more surprised with, if this was a kidnapping it was most certainly a straightforward and very calm one. Although she could easily blame the time for that one, this was a late one. Or early whichever way it would be shown.
The car had stopped now and Roxanne's attention was towards Minion, she watched as he jumped out of the drivers seat and leaned through a small gap through the window. His brown orbs meeting her blue ones.
"As you have come so willingly, you might have to keep that up a little longer, I think Sir wants this one to turn out well."
Minion told her, waiting for a second to receive the response from her, her head nodded for a moment, understanding was clear on her face. Minion opened the door and took her, slinging her gently over his right shoulder. Roxanne closed her eyes, maybe this was a moment to have a quick nap, she was comfortable at least.
Roxanne felt her position change, she was now seated upright, her arms and legs secured to the chair, still lose but less movement could be achieved. Her head still lopped downwards, and her eyes remained closed. All she could do was use her ears until the time was right.
"Are you ready Sir?"
Minion questioned Megamind. Seemingly picking up that he was quite, Megamind pulled a face and spun himself around in the chair, now he was facing the fish.
"There is a slight... Glitch, I would say yes. But There is no way I can embarrass myself with this one."
Megamind explained to a point what the problem was, not in great detail but Minion interpreted what he was saying to him. Minion glanced back towards Roxanne who was still, 'out cold' he knew she could hear everything that was being said, this would have been such a waste of time if she had to be sent back... So he pushed the issue further.
"And Miss Ritchi? She would be very angry if this was a waste of her time."
Megamind frowned at the words, his head cocking automatically for a moment, his brilliant green eyes locked onto the brown orbs, he took in a breath as if his mind was certainly running on a higher frequency than the fish.
"Minion. She will be non the wiser, she is out, it would be as though she had been in a dream. When I have fixed it then we can bring her back, the next time I will be sure of it... Take her home."
Before Minion could say anything more, Roxanne's eyes shot open, her breath caught short in her throat, and panic rose, shaking her head she called out, almost without thinking.
"No... Please don't... Please don't take me back..."
Roxanne caught her words before she went on, reveiling anything else, her blue eyes shot back and forth between both Megamind and Minion, before they settled on Megamind. He had turned towards her, his look was hard to explain, but there was something about it.
"How long has she been awake?"
Megamind had leaned in towards Minion to ask the question. Waiting for the response he kept his position so close to the fish, Minion raised his brows and shook his head towards him, shrugging those chunky shoulders. Megamind nodded his head knowing the response he had been given.
Megamind had now changed his focus, it was towards the female reporter in the chair. There was no way he could read her, not really coming into contact with anyone, it was alien to him. Which was clearer than ever. Stepping forwards now he closed the gap between Roxanne and himself, his eyes not moving away from her, she was now looking towards the ground, not moving, just breathing slowly.
"Roxanne, do I sense a slight sign of fear in you?"
Megamind let the question lift and linger in the air, Roxanne caught it straight away of course but she left the answer in the back of her mind, she let her head sink lower, she could feel the tears gathering, they were getting stronger, and it was beginning to get harder to keep them from falling.
It was contained for maybe another second or so before she just gave up, the tears flooded from her, already soaking her clothing. The eyeliner followed, the trail from before, darkening it more, the black tears streamed into silence. Megamind shifted where he stood, trying to gauge the situation. And panic overloaded him. Roxanne was crying. His brows rose and he glanced towards Minion who was shrugging once more, before they both turned and looked back towards the female.
The silence continued for a few moments longer. Then Megamind felt the awkwardness crushing him, to break that he spoke out.
"Roxanne? Is the fear really that intense?"
Megamind's question was still of course linked to himself, but she let it slip and she looked up, her hair sticking to her face, the black tear lines symmetrical on both sides of her face. Taking in a breath she shook her head, the panic was clear in her eyes, that was one thing Megamind was able to pick up.
"Roxanne?"
Roxanne watched him for a moment, she looked as though she was giving up, she sucked down a breath and bit her lip for a moment before she spoke.
"Help Me!?"
Roxanne never thought she would ask of help from Megamind. But desperation was high. She was scared and she knew she would not cope on her own...
