Mr. Peabody and Sherman 2

Chapter 1: A new year, a new teacher

A hot day to begin school again, that s what Sherman was thinking while Peabody was talking to him about school,
And, even when he has that talk with his father every single year,
it s nice to see him acting as a dad and not as a genius dog. He hasn t got any problem with that, but it s difficult to have a dog-dad. Anyway, he s got accustomed, because he s the best person (sorry, dog) that he s ever known. People think that it s strange that a dog adopted a boy. In fact, they tried Peabody to lose his custody. Sherman can t get out the Ms. Grunion s imagine from his mind. She really hated Peabody. He was about to lose him. But,
luckily, everything was okay. Thanks the WABAC, the incredible time machine that Peabody built for him. It was great to travel around all the different ages. But, you must be careful. Once they broke the time-space continuum. But well, you must know how they fixed it.

-And Sherman…-said Mr. Peabody when they were about to be in the school's door
-Yes, Mr. Peabody?-
-Good luck! Oh, and send greetings to Penny-
-Of course! Bye Mr. Peabody! - He said getting in

Peabody stayed in front of the school a moment. His boy wasn't as little as before. He was ten years old now. He was on fourth grade. And he knew how to use the WABAC without his permission. Without counting Penny, the Sherman's love interest since he was seven. He was about to grow up and…

A book appeared on his feet, interrupting his thoughts. He took it with his hands wondering where it came from. But before he could even ask for it, a woman with black glasses running appeared, just as the book.

She looked at Peabody shocked. Well, not every day you can see a dog with glasses on a strange motorbike. She put off her glasses and rubbed her eyes, as a child that sees something almost impossible. Peabody knew that she wouldn't say anything, so he decided to start a conversation.

-Hi, my name is Mr. Peabody, you are…-
-You… you… can… spe-she tried to control herself-Hi, I'm Jennifer-
-Nice to meet you-
-Yeah…-she looked at the book that he was holding-Oh, that book is mine. Can you…?-
Before she finished speaking Peabody gave it to her.
-Of course, Jennifer-
-Yeah, thanks… Mmm… can I ask you what are you doing here?-
-Oh, well, my boy, Sherman. I took him to school-
-Oh! I know who you are!-she screamed suddenly-You are that famous talkative dog that won a Nobel Price and adopted a boy-
-Exactly-''But I'm more than a talkative dog'' he thought
-Your son comes to this school! That's interesting, cuz I'm a teacher here. So, we may meet-
-Really? Great!-
-Well, I must go to work now. I'm already really late because of the traffic. Also, I received a call from one of my friends who is happening a terrible times because of a long story, and, after that, my book was pulled by the wind and thanks goodness you could find it, because I must buy another one and…-
-It's fine, you're welcome. I don't want to take you away more time. Nice to meet you, Goodbye, Jennifer- he said making a reverence to her and driving away
Jennifer couldn't remember the last time that someone has made a reverence to her… Oh, wait… it never happened.
-Thanks… bye, Peabody-

Jennifer got into the school. Peabody was the most gentleman guy she's never known. Which it's strange… he's a dog. But if he was a father, he couldn't be a bad person. She knows a lot about fatherhood, even when she isn't a mother. But she works with children. Now, it depends in finding the Peabody's son… cuz maybe he isn't a good father as he looks.

She sat down on her desk, opened the book that Peabody gave her and put on her glasses to read it. The only thing that she cared more than children was history… she really loved it. Since she was a little girl, she imagined that one day she could discover something important and she'd be an historian. But she never could come that dream true, and she finished being a history teacher… the other dream that she could never come true was having a child.


-And how where your holidays like?-asked Mason to Sherman
-Fine-he answered-But I haven't done anything special-he said lying. He travelled to a lot of amazing places with the WABAC with his father and Penny.
-Oh, really?-asked Penny sarcastic
-Yep, what about you?-
-No, I haven't gone anywhere-
They laughed, while their friends didn't understand. But if they knew something, was that they hide a secret…
Going into the new class room, Sherman sat down in the first desk, Penny, beside him, in the second one, and their friends followed them.
-Where do you wanna go today?-whispered Sherman to Penny
-Mmm… I don't know, maybe Leonardo Da Vinci would be happy to see us. The last time we promised him we'll give him an image from how the planes are in the future-
-Mr. Peabody will kill us if we give him that!-
-Oh, you're right… and I don't know about you, but I don't wanna break the time-space continuum once again-she started to think-Maybe we could go nowhere. I mean, play literally in your house-
-Good idea… but over now…-Sherman took out a necklace from a pocket of his uniform and showed it to Penny
-What's that?-she asked astonished.
The beautiful necklace was made of a delicate gold chain with a red locket in form of a heart.
-It's a present… for you-
-For me? And why?-she said smiling
-Because… we've met three years ago…-
-Like an anniversary?-
-Yes…. I mean no… I just…-he was interrupted by a kiss on the cheek. Penny has kissed him! That was... awesome! He has been in love with her for three years.
-Thank you, Sherman-she said with love in her eyes-Wouldn't you put it on my neck?-she asked
-Mmm… yes-he said putting it on her neck
It is strange how life goes on. It's almost impossible to imagine that Sherman and Penny were enemies when they met. They really hated each other… or that's what they thought. But then, they discovered they were actually in love.
-It's so cute-said Penny about her gift
-You worth it. I mean, you're… I'm...-Sherman really wanted to tell her how he feels. But, someone got into the room.

-Hi everyone! I'm your new history teacher. My name is Jennifer Jason-said Jennifer taking some stuff from her desk-Now that we are here is better to know each other-she opened a notebook with the name of all the students and started to read it.
-Who's she?-asked Carl to Penny
-She might be the new history teacher. She's new at school-
-Sherman Peabody?-asked Jennifer opening her eyes as big as dishes. The Peabody's child… was one of her students
-Here I am-said Sherman
-Are you the Mr. Peabody's boy?-
-Mmm… yes, do you know my dad?-
-No, no. It's just that, I know him because he's famous… and that's all-
-Oh, are you a fan or something like that?-
-No, I just know him as any human in the world- ''or any dog...'' she thought

Sherman looked at her. She had blonde hair and green eyes. Her eyes were really similar to Peabody's. That's, maybe, the reason why she reminds him Peabody very much. With an elegant overdressed and her white chemise that make a perfect combination with a red coop. On the desk there were a couple of black glasses hide behind some books. Sherman wondered if she was Peabody as a woman. A beautiful woman, he must have confessed. She looked as a good mom. Suddenly, he tried to close his ideas for a moment. But he couldn't take the idea from ''having a mother'' out of her mind. He really wanted to have one. Even when he's completely happy with his amazing father and he really loves him, he can't pretend he doesn't want a family ''normal'' or just a little bigger than just he and Peabody. Anyway, Peabody would never hang out with a woman, because... he's a dog.

Jennifer looked at him a little bit and got back to the list with the names of the children from the class. When she finished, made the students write a short paragraph about holidays and started to watch Sherman. He didn't look as an unhappy boy, he looked really happy. But he wasn't the kind of boy she was expecting for the Mr. Peabody's son. He was a normal kid with glasses, red hair and sweet voice. Anyway, he was cute.


Peabody was about to go to the school. He had a lot of job the entire morning, and nothing is better to forget work that being with your boy. Or maybe meet Jennifer again... because who knows what could probably happen in the future? Why must he stay away from women because he's a dog? Why can't he invite her on a date? Or the most important question: What was wrong with him? He's been all morning remembering Jennifer. He wasn't a teenager to like a girl, less being a dog. He has no opportunity. It was impossible. A dog and woman could never be together. But that's what people said when he wanted to adopt Sherman, that's what people thought when he won a Nobel price, that's what everyone said about him. He made the impossible. And a girl wasn't a challenge to him. He was Mr. Peabody, he speaks eight languages fluently, he works for the government, he's the most intelligent creature in the world, and he's a dog! What's the problem being a dog? If he liked a girl, he could invite her on a date. At least, the worst thing that could happen is receive a no as an answer... but if he receives a no... It doesn't matter, he will do it anyway.


Sherman and Penny were going out from school, the first day of school, which it's really horrible. They couldn't forget the start from their holidays... They waited an entire year for them, and they were so small. Even when they enjoyed it very much, even when they travelled to every single age of history, they were over.

-School... again-said Penny disappointed
-Well, it's just one more year before holidays-opined Sherman
-Yeah, but holidays don't last two years. They last two months-
-People didn't use to go at school before-he said remembering his travels over the time.-And I remember that kids wanted to go to it. They wanted to be someone. That's why I was really excited about beginning school three years ago-
-And which are your conclusions about school?-
-Mmm... That we need two years of holidays-he said at last, making Penny laugh. He loved her laugh. He loved her. When he was younger and he used to listen about love stories, he used to think that love was something amazing, but really hard to find. People in movies (even in history) waited a lifetime for it. And he found it at seven years old.

They sat in a stair waiting for Peabody and Paul or Patty Peterson to come for them. They started to tell anecdotes and jokes.

Penny looked once again to her new necklace. It was so beautiful; and the best part was that... Sherman gave it to her, which it's a kind of love probe. He loved her, she loved him, and they were made for each other. When she was younger and she used to listen to love stories, she used to think that was so stupid and without sense. People in movies (and in history) always hated it. But she didn't, that meant that he was her true love, no doubt. And she found it when she was seven years old.

Peabody appeared in front of the school's door and watched Penny and Sherman speaking, laughing, and flirting. At the beginning he really hated the couple, because Penny was a troublemaker and Sherman did what she wants and no what he ordered. But, with time, he liked that girl. She was a good friend for Sherman. Or maybe a good girlfriend, they were only children yet, but...
-Mr. Peabody!-screamed Sherman greeting him
-Sherman, my boy! How was your day like?-
-Typical school day, I think-
-Is that good or bad?-
-Good, Mr. Peabody-answered Penny
-Hi Penny! I haven't seen you!-he lay.-What about your teachers?-
-Oh, they are cool, typical teacher-explained Penny; she turned to Sherman.-Who was your favorite?-
Sherman remainded Jennifer, who was for him the woman's version of Peabody.
-Jennifer-he said smiling.

Peabody turned a little upset. Jennifer was Sherman's teacher? That's... strange, impossible. He can't invite her on a date if she was his boy's teacher.

Sherman noted that his father looked a little surprised. This remained him that Ms. Jason knew his father...
-Do you know her?-he asked
-No... Yes... It was something like that. We've met...-Peabody got frozen when he saw Jennifer with her glasses on and with a lot of papers on her hands going out from school. She was walking fast, thinking on her stuff, trying not to lose something on her way home, and maybe that's the reason why she didn't see them out there. But, as it was normal on her, she stumbled, finishing on the Peabody's hands.

Penny and Sherman couldn't believe what they were seeing. They watched each other to verify that was really happening.
-Mr. Peabody?-Jennifer looked at Sherman and Penny watching them confused.-I'm sorry-she stayed away from that amazing dog suddenly.
-Never mind, Jennifer-
-Jennifer?-asked Penny and Sherman at the same time. If something was related to Peabody was formality, more with school's teachers.
Penny was the first one who imagined what could be possible going on.
-It's her name, isn't it?-
-Her first name, Peabody-said Penny almost laughing
-Mmm... Yes, what's the problem?-asked the woman putting off her glasses
-No, nothing... Jennifer-she laughed
-It's Ms. Jason for you, Peterson-
-But not for Peabody, Ms...-Sherman put his hand on Penny's mouth
-Well, Ms. Jason, it was amazing to meet you, and I really enjoyed your class-opined Sherman trying to change the topic of the conversation
-Thank you very much, Sherman-she said touching his hair. He was the sweetest boy she'd never meet.-But I must leave now... or I will be in problems, ha-
-With your... Husband?-asked Peabody
-Yeah, confess: are you single?-added Penny while Sherman and Peabody hit their hands with their heads.
-I... no, I don't have a husband, I'm single. You know, Peterson? It's really hard to fall in love when you're teaching the entire day. And now I have to go to another school where I'm a teacher, too-
Penny smiled. Single, with black glasses, intelligent, loves history, pretty... Her deduction: Peabody's future wife.
-Goodbye, Jen... Ms. Jason-said Peabody before she left.


Read a book about the biggest history secrets, after a long school day, a bath, and a cup of coffee with cookies... what could be better than that? Jennifer leaned on her sofa with the book on her hands. She was waiting for read it the entire day, but teaching didn't give her time enough to do it. She has read only the first two chapters (of 30). History, secrets, mystery... she loved that. If someone, someday, invented a time machine, she would do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to use it. Cuz even with all the discoveries, no one will never know exactly what has happened, because they weren't there. And, unluckily, any human could ever make a time machine... not even the most intelligent creature of the universe could do it...


Peabody was cooking the dinner while Sherman got into the kitchen.
-Hey, Mr. Peabody! Have you seen the sword you used in Troy?-asked him
-Yes, it's...-Peabody got paralyzed.-Are you going to travel to Ancient Troy?!-
-Mmm... Why not?-
-Do you remember what happened when you try to fight in the war?-
-Yeah... but don't worry cuz...-
-WE BROKE TIME-SPACE CONTINUUM BECAUSE OF THAT! AND YOU ALMOST DIED!-
-I'm not going to...-
-AND I ALMOST DIED! EVEN PENNY WAS IN DANGER AND...!-
-I won't use the WABAC!-
-Wait, what? Why do you want the sword in that case?-
-Because of school. Ms. Jason asked us to make a presentation related to history... and I imagined that I could maybe take it to school and talk about Ancient Troy.-
-Good idea, but no-
-Why?-
-You won't take a real sword to your school!-
-And what can I bring then?-
-Mmm... What another thing would you like to talk about?-
-Maybe... Aztec people... we haven't gone to Ancient Mexico yet...-insinuated Sherman
Peabody smiled.
-That's where you want to go, Sherman?-
-Not where, Mr. Peabody: when...-