The Sucky Mechanic Approximation
Well, here I am, back in the BBT fan square! This new story is to make up for the fact that I've had writer's block on "The Decaprio Solution". Here's hoping you really find it to be funny, since your suggestions and reviews have helped me to start becoming a better fanfic writer.
Copyrights: I do not own Big Bang Theory. That belongs to Chuck Lorre and CBS.
Chapter 1: Stupid Engine Light!
Our whole universe was in a hot dense sate
Then nearly fourteen billion years ago,
expansion started (wait)
The earth began to cool
The autodrophs began to drool
Neanderthals developed tools, We built the wall
(We built the pyramids!)
Math, science, history, unraveling the mystery
That all started with the Big Bang. BANG!
"Geez, what an exhausting day that was!" Sheldon said, as he and Leonard were walking back up to their apartment. "Good thing it's Halo Night, and I rented Halo: Reach for the four of us to play."
"Really, but we've just played that game for every weekend since it's been out!" Leonard groaned.
"So?" Sheldon answered. "That doesn't mean it's any less fun to play it."
"Maybe we could invite Penny over, in case either Raj or Howard can't make it."
"Oh, and maybe we should invite Olivia Munn and the cast of X-Play? while we're at it?" Sheldon said sarcastically, just then seeing that their apartment door was open.
"Huh?" Leonard said in confusion. "Have we been robbed again?"
"I sure hope not!" Sheldon responded, as he walked into the apartment, and saw both Penny and Howard sitting on the couch. "Oh, hi, Penny." he announced, greeting the two. His smiling expression then turned into a glare when he saw that Penny was in his seat. "You're in my spot, Penny."
"Fine!" she shot back, as she moved over a cushion, and Sheldon then took his seat. "Hey, Leonard," Penny added, looking over at her friend's direction. "Can I ride with you and Sheldon for a while, until I get my car fixed?"
"Huh?" Leonard shouted, as he felt his jaw drop. "What do you mean, until you get your car fixed?"
"Well..." Penny began.
Begin Flashback
We see Penny driving over in her car to begin her shift at the Cheesecake Factory, when she then hears a puttering noise spring up from the car's engine.
"Oh, come on!" Penny groaned, slamming her fists on the car horn in frustration, leaving the car to make multiple honking noises. "Don't fail on me now!"
"SHUT THAT CAR OF YOURS UP!" some impatient driver jeered as she was struggling to get it started back up.
"Sorry! It's-it's just that, I think the engine froze." Penny lied, trying to maintain her cool. She then saw the 'check engine' light flashing a more brighter shade of red before it died out on her.
"Oh, crud." Penny said in defeat, as she pulled her cell-phone, and began trying to call for a tow-truck.
End Flashback
"I'd hate to say 'I told you so', but I'll go out and say this then: 'I informed you thusly. I so informed you thusly!'" Sheldon replied, triumphantly.
"Yeah, yeah." Penny said dryly. "Your talk about the check-engine light has finally got to me." She then looked towards Leonard and cried "How am I supposed to pay my bills now? If I can't find a way to get to work, I'll have to move!"
"Y'know," Howard said to Penny. "You can come live over with me for a while until things work out."
Appalled by this offer, Penny snapped back, "No. I'd sooner go into homelessness."
"C'mon, guys, think!" Leonard announced. "How can we try to keep Penny here in the apartment?" And so, the group began thinking of some sort of way to try to help their 'gal pal' to be able to stay in Pasadena.
OK, hope you enjoyed that introductory chapter to this story, cuz' now I'm back in the Big Bang Theory field.
Raj: Hey, I'm here now. (pauses, and turns towards 4dawin) What did I miss?
Me: A lot. :| I'll explain later. Just remember to review, and I'll try not to have writer's block on this story!
