Disclaimer: I do not own Robots the movie. R.I.P Robin Williams, a truly talented man.
This is basically just rewrite of the ending of the movie, but I just had to write about Rodney and Cappy. I know some people may feel that her presence was forced, but personally, I like the type of movies where the underdog gets the girl. This movie is so underrated, they are many puns in here which I didn't get when I was younger but now I do. I laughed my ass off at Fender's Britney scene because it was so freaking random and hilarious.
The whole town plaza was suddenly filled with music. The lone blaring of the trumpet was now accompanied by an entire band, the beat of the music causing every robot to start dancing. Rodney smiled as he watched his dad fulfill his dream, swaying to the drums and the saxophone. He looked as if he hadn't aged, still that young and freshly oiled bot he once was. Rodney felt a tap on his shoulder blades and turned around, coming face to face with a gently smiling Cappy. She held out her hand, the sunlight glinting off the polished metal.
"Dance with me?"
Rodney took her hand in his, and they started swaying to the music. He felt slightly embarrassed when he spotted his mildly rusted hands in her spotless ones. Since the first time he set foot in the big city, Rodney felt inadequate. There Cappy was, a beautiful robot with the newest parts and him, a robot wearing his cousin's hand-me downs, that had long since felt like a second skin. He twirled her outwards, and she spun back into his arms quickly and gracefully.
"A spare part for your thoughts?" Cappy asked, as if knowing what he might have been thinking. She held his hands tightly and this time, twirled him; completely changing the rhythm of the dance. Now, she was the one leading, and he had no choice but to follow her movements. Not that he was complaining of course.
"I was just thinking…" Rodney whispered, his smooth voice barely heard over the loud rambunctious music. Cappy could distantly hear Fender talking, something about Jazz and Funk. She placed a hand on his waist and spun him out before tugging him back in. She laughed when he threw her an amused glare at her actions.
"Thinking about what?"
"Why me? I mean, a bot like you could have anyone you wanted. Compared to Ratchet, my parts aren't as new or even remotely shiny."
Rodney jumped when her fingers found the nape of his neck, massaging them lightly while they danced to the beat. Cappy looked at him incredulously, like what he said was so unbelievable, and he could almost feel his face burn with heat.
"You know Rodney, there's a lot more to a robot than just new parts." She told him honestly, and this time, made him spin her out before bringing her back into his arms. She placed her cool cheek onto his chest and marveled at the small whirring noises in his chest. Rodney made her feel safe, something not even Ratchet was able to do. He may have had money and newer parts, but ultimately, there was more to a bot than just that.
"Ratchet was horrible, manipulative and not to mention just plain creepy. You on the other hand, Rodney Copperbottom, are brave and kind. You were able to get Bigweld back on his feet and even saved Robot city."
The music was now winding down; a smooth buttery beat that allowed everyone to gently sway with their respective counterparts. From where he was standing, Rodney could see Bigweld and Aunt Fanny in each other's arms as they danced to the soft flow of peaceful music. Cappy tilted her head up to meet Rodney's loving gaze. She smiled.
"If I was ever made to pick between you and ratchet again, I would pick you every, single, time."
