Sorry I've been out for a while, but there's been the holidays. And yes, I haven't finished my other story, but I've reached a wall at the ending. This is another AU which came to mind based on one of the reviews I received. This story has kind of a Romeo and Juliet theme and some of the scenes will be based on the play. Anyway, the first couple of chapters sort of set the scene. Let me know what you think.

Disclaimer: Do not own Megamind (I wish).

Megamind nearly dropped the remote at the sight of the reporter on the TV in his prison cell. He had tuned into KMCP News before, but the young woman reporting was new. She looked at least twenty-five, close to his age. For some reason, he could not take his eyes off her. She was gorgeous, with her pixie-cut brown hair, stunning blue eyes and perfect figure. He was so enthralled, he had lost track of what the whole report was about.

He shook these thoughts out of his head. What was he doing? He had never paid attention to human beauty before, even if she was beautiful…

Her voice took him out of reality again as he continued to stare. He didn't catch her name at the closing of her report, for the warden was coming down the hall with the watch he had asked Minion to send for his escape.

Unfortunately, his giant robot attack that afternoon failed miserably as usual, and his rival, Metro Man, had him hanging by his cape, showing him off to the paparazzi at the steps of City Hall. The villain crossed his arms in a pout as cliché questions were thrown at the hero.

"Metro Man, how do you feel to have defeated Megamind yet again?"

"Metro Man, is there a damsel in your life?"

"Metro Man, are you as awesome as they say?"

"Metro Man, do you think Megamind is not as smart as he brags since you always outsmart him?"

I'm hanging right here, you know, he wanted to say, but didn't. No one would care anyway. He turned his head when he heard someone step forward. Strange, usually they wouldn't stand to be close to him, despite him being in the hero's grasp. His eyes widened when he saw who had ventured forth.

It was her. The new reporter for KMCP News. She was much prettier in person.

"Metro Man," she said in a smooth, honey-like voice, holding out her mic to him, "will you be fixing the damage the robot caused?"

The hero appeared stunned, and so was the apprehended villain. None had asked if the one who had saved the day would be cleaning up afterwards. That was the job of the construction workers. Metro Man then smiled and winked.

"I'll do anything for the good of the helpless people of Metro City!"

Megamind noticed that the reporter's smile waned a bit, as if that wasn't the answer she had been expecting. When she took returned to the crowd, her eyes flitted towards him. After about a minute, she looked back, their eyes locking together. He was shocked when she didn't flinch.

Has she noticed I've been staring? Why is she not scared? God, her eyes are lovely…

He then came to his senses and averted his gaze from her.

She appeared again on the news later that night as he sat in his cell.

"As you can see," she reported, gesturing to the smashed robot behind her, "Metro Man has achieved yet another victory and Megamind is behind bars once again."

She glanced behind her at the maintenance crew, appearing to be waiting for something.

"Anyway, our city's savior said he would assist us with the clean-up, but I'm sure he has a good excuse. Perhaps he's coming up with a way for Megamind to stay in jail this time, since he lets him roam about the streets instead of arresting him the minute he breaks out."

Megamind's mouth dropped open. Had she just said something negative about the hero while live? He couldn't think such a thing possible!

"But I'm sure he's busy with his time, saving the city and doing what's right, because that's what a hero does."

He shrugged. He knew it was too good to be true. He still couldn't stop staring into those gorgeous eyes, shining as bright as sapphires. I need to know who she is, he thought. Come on, give me a name!

"This is Roxanne Ritchi, reporting live from the site of Metro Man's latest victory."

He sighed dreamily. Roxanne Ritchi, he thought. Her name is as beautiful as her eyes.

Roxanne signaled for her new cameraman, Hal, to cut. When she had been promoted from intern to field reporter only yesterday, she had been excited. The only thing that ruined it had been when she saw Hal. She wasn't one to judge a book by its cover, but as soon as she had laid eyes on his pudgy face and short, rotund body, something had made her want to cringe. The look he had given her hadn't been so comforting either.

"Not bad for a rookie," he complimented, setting the camera back into the van. "Just FYI, the station doesn't usually like it when you trash talk Metro Man."

"I wasn't trash talking him!" she protested. "I was just stating the facts. It seems kind of strange to me that Metro Man doesn't take Megamind back to jail until he does something threatening, which wouldn't have happened if he had caught him in the first place!"

Her cell phone rang as she got a call from her boss.

"Hello, Mr. Stubbs."

"Miss Ritchi," Mr. Stubbs said on the other end, "I know you just started working, but we'd appreciate it if you not add negative comments on the city's hero."

"But it's so true!"

"All the same, keep the reports on Metro Man positive and, I don't know, act like he's the most amazing person in the world. Viewers like that."

"Okay, I'll do that."

Hal smirked as she hung up.

"I told you so. Hey, do you want to maybe get a coffee or something? I know this great place and…"

Roxanne could tell she had made an impression on him, but she didn't want to get involved with any guys for a while, not since Benjamin.

"That's sweet, Hal," she assured him. "But I'm gonna pass. I'm a little tired. It's only my second day, after all."

"Okay," the cameraman shrugged, but clearly disappointed. "Can I at least drive you home?"

She couldn't say no to that. She hadn't taken her car anyway.

When Roxanne was back in her apartment, she took out her collection of old newspapers, most of them with Metro Man in the headlines. It was not that she had had an obsession, but she had known the hero, alias Wayne Scott, in high school and felt a sort of pride for him. Besides, if she was going to be doing stories on him, she had to keep the background information. She came across one with the headline "Megamind Behind Bars Once Again," a picture of the villain as said, a sinister smile on his face.

It had been odd earlier that day when she had noticed the captured criminal looking at her. At first, she had thought it was simply because she had stepped forward and drawn attention to herself. Then when she had glanced back a short time later, her eyes had met his and she couldn't help but realize how bright and green they were. What surprised her was that they weren't sinister eyes, like in the picture in front of her, but soft, gentle eyes, with a bit of shock in them. She had never seen such eyes…

She shook her head wildly and hid the newspaper among the others. People would call her crazy if they knew what she was thinking right now.

Her doorbell rang and Roxanne slid the pile back into its box before answering. Standing in the doorway was a woman resembling the reporter, aside from being a few years younger and having long hair tied up in a ponytail. Her eyes were stained form tears, and in her hands, suitcases.

"Rachel," Roxanne said. "What's the matter, sis?"

"Brad kicked me out," she stated.

The older sibling gave her a hug. She remembered how her sister had moved in with her college boyfriend after graduation.

"I'm so sorry, Rach. Did he say why?"

"He dumped me for some…you would probably tell Mom on me for saying that word!"

Roxanne chuckled. "You're twenty-two years old, Rach. You can curse if it will make you feel better."

Her sister gave a small smile. "It won't, so no thanks. Anyway, I need a place to stay until I have enough money to get my own apartment."

"You can stay here as long as you like, Rach."

"Thanks, Roxie. You're a really great sister."

"Here, sit on the couch."

They did so, and the younger Ritchi took a minute to recuperate herself, wiping away a few tears.

"I guess we're even now, huh?" she giggled sadly. "I mean you and Benjamin…"

Roxanne held up her hand. "Let's not talk about my issues right now."

"It's been two months, though. I think you should get back in the game and see other people. You're a reporter now. How about hooking up with Metro Dork?"

"Rachel! That's mean! You know Wayne is an old school friend and nothing more."

"Then why do you call him Wayne?"

"It's not like nobody knows who he is!"

"I'm just teasing, Roxie. To be honest, I don't think he's you're type."

Roxanne didn't think he was either. Alright, so maybe she had thought it was exciting to be a childhood friend of the resident superhero at first, but she and Wayne rarely talked anymore. Then when she had asked outright if he was going to take responsibility and clean up the wreckage he had taken some part in, he didn't respond right away and his answer had been disappointing.

Right now, she was interested in Megamind. Not in the way women were usually interested in men, but she wondered what his story was. The news hardly said anything about him and the stuff she had read at the library all sounded like nonsense. The authors of those books about him had made up fantasies and said they were nonfiction. And when she had looked him in the eyes, she saw something more than just a villain.

But she didn't have time to think about her interests right now. Her sister had only recently been heartbroken and she had to be there to comfort her.

Then her phone rang and Roxanne groaned as she read the caller ID.

"Mom, this isn't a good time."

"I saw your report on Metro Man."

She rolled her eyes. "Can we talk about this later? Rachel's just been…"

"Honestly, Roxanne, how are you ever going to snag him if you're saying nasty things about him?"

"Okay, one: they weren't nasty. Two: I've told you I don't want to date him!"

"Well, you should. You're not getting any younger, Roxanne, and this glorious hero seems like your best choice. At least give him a chance, honey."

She sighed. Her mother was obviously never going to stop pestering her unless she agreed to it.

"Okay, Ma, I'll give him a chance. Now I think you should talk to Rachel. She has something to talk to you about."

"I'll take this in the other room," Rachel whispered.

As her sister started to explain things to their mother, Roxanne was deep in thought. It's true she hadn't dated in two months, but after what had happened with Benjamin, she was worried that it would happen again with someone else. Maybe Wayne wasn't that bad, but she still didn't think he was the guy for her.

It's strange. She had always dreamed of a Romeo coming in to sweep her off her feet, and Metro Man seemed like that kind of man. But somehow, she felt he wasn't the sort of Romeo she was looking for.

Reviews are appreciated! Yes, Rachel Ritchi is in here too. She likes to pop up every now and then. I can't get rid of her! Maybe that's cuz I don't want to. Heh.