"So why are you doing this?"
Baljeet jumped at the sudden noise behind him. After regaining his composure he put down the screwdriver onto his small table and turned to face the man who was going to help him get what he wanted.
Baljeet and Doofenshmirtz had decided to make their base of operation inside the cave. Baljeet had made sure in the months leading up to him freeing Doofenshmirtz that the cave would have everything they needed to live. However he did not account for supplies; a fact that Doofenshmirtz never got tired of reminding him about. However Baljeet did expect the evil doctor to stay in the cave, and him as well on certain occasions, and so had beds and living quarters made just for them. However he knew they needed a plan, which is what he was currently working on.
"Why am I doing what?" Baljeet knew the question but decided to play oblivious a little. The last thing he wanted was the doctor sizing up his full intelligence so early. He wanted to have a few surprises up his sleeve.
"Why do you want Phineas Flynn dead? It better be a good reason. I, as you know, want him dead for a number of reasons. Mainly because he is the key to holding together the friends of your dimension and the only real threat to my takeover of the tri-state area. You however are different. You don't wish him dead for world conquest, Yet you are determined his death will solve your problem. So I'll ask again. Why are you doing this?" Doofenshmirtz just stood there eyeing Baljeet with his one good eye.
Baljeet fidgeted in his seat as he didn't want to reveal the true reason why he wanted his long-time friend out of the picture but he knew he couldn't lie. Baljeet eyed the clock and gave a heavy sigh when he saw it was only 6:00 pm. too early for him to claim he needed to head home to avoid suspicion. He decided to just blurt it out and see what his partner had to say.
"Because he stole my one true love from me and I have had enough of him" Baljeet left the obvious question in the air. What was Doofenshmirtz's thoughts?
"A girl? All this rage for a girl?" Doofenshmirtz started to laugh
"Of all the things to want this boy dead for you chose him because the girl he likes is the same girl you like?" Doofenshmirtz burst into laughter which caused Baljeet to start welling up with anger.
"YOU STUPID FOOL! YOU HAVE FAILED TWICE AT TAKING OVER THE TRI-STATE AREA AND HAVE FAILED IN KILLING THIS BOY AND YOU LAUGH AT ME? YOU ARE WORTHLESS! I SHOULD HAVE LEFT YOU IN THE CELL!" Baljeet regained his composer before realizing that Doofenshmirtz had stopped laughing and now had anger swelling in his eyes.
Doofenshmirtz leaned in real close, almost to the point where their noses touched, and whispered a soft threat.
"You need me and I need you. Let's put our differences aside and work together until the job is done. BUT you better be ready. Because after we kill Phineas if I even get a hint that you are going to turn on me I swear I will not hesitate to slit that little girl's throat from ear to ear. Don't cross me because I have nothing to lose and you have everything"
Doofenshmirtz stood up never letting his gaze fall from Baljeet's. He wanted the little pest to know he was serious and he truly did not fear Baljeet would ever cross him now because he had something Baljeet didn't. Leverage.
Doofenshmirtz quickly retired to his little sanctuary he created, leaving Baljeet alone to ponder his thoughts.
"I can't do anything. He has me in a bind and I fell for it the moment he asked me why. How could I be so stupid?" Baljeet dropped his head into his hands and just closed his eyes trying to clear his mind. Then it hit him.
"He needs me…He needs me those were his words. He can't fight Phineas without me and without me he has no leverage." Baljeet smiled
"We are even at the moment…But I will ensure we do not stay that way" Baljeet whispered under his breath as he went back to his work.
(West Danville)
Linda had just hung up the phone for the second time.
She was called away from dinner by the phone and before she had a chance to sit down the phone went off again.
"What was that about mom" Candace asked after swallowing her mouthful of noodles
"Well I got off the phone with the hospital and the doctor said we can pick Phineas up this weekend"
Ferb and Candace shared smile. Finally Phineas was coming home.
The Flynn-Fletcher household was told Phineas had been involved in a car accident. An out of control motorist had lost control and swerved right into the poor boy. Ferb knew this to be false as the Major had disguised it and used his connections to make the story the truth. Candace and her parents had been in total depression when they heard the news of the accident but soon felt themselves again as Phineas slowly got better.
Linda continued
"The second call was from my mom. Apparently my dad passed away last night and they want us to attend the funeral" Linda stopped and asked the silent question to everyone
"What are we going to do?"
"I think we should attend the funeral Linda honey" Lawrence stated which caused Ferb to wonder about Phineas.
"I think Candace can take care of the house and the boys till we return. I mean it wasn't her fault for what happened that crazy motorist could have struck anybody" Lawrence stopped and waited for his wife's response.
"Do you think you can handle it?" Linda asked directing the question at Candace.
"Of course mom. If I know Phineas he won't need a lot of help but I will help him when and if he needs it" Candace smiled
"Alright. I guess it's settled. Lawrence we are leaving in a few days. Candace the doctor said we can pick up Phineas from the hospital on Friday night so he can rest the weekend. I want you to find someone to drive you and go pick him up. I will arrange for Phineas to be released to your care." With that Linda began eating again as she heard the phone ring again.
"Nobody move. If it's important they will leave a message"
After dinner Ferb and Candace retired to their rooms. It was while he was lying in bed that Ferb thought of something and got up and made his way to Candace's room.
Ferb knocked and her Candace grumble as he heard her tell Stacy to hold on.
"What?" Candace asked as she opened the door
"ummmm Candace if you haven't already secured a ride to pick Phineas up I think I know who to ask" Ferb looked up to his older sister
"Well actually I was about to ask Stacy if her mom could drive us. Why who did you have in mind?"
"Well Isabella probably would like to see Phineas and her mother Vivian does know the route to and from" Ferb left the obvious question in the air.
Candace pondered what he told her before she picked up her cell phone and started talking.
"Stacy I don't need a ride anymore I found someone. Ok bye" Candace hung up and started dialing another number.
"Hello Vivian. It's Candace. I was just wondering if you could give us a ride to the hospital Friday. No we are not visiting Phineas he is being released into my care and I need a ride…Really? Thank you s much. Yes we will see you Friday" Candace hung up and smiled at Ferb.
Ferb just gave his thumbs up and walked back to his room. He picked up his cell and began texting. He first informed Buford and Baljeet of Phineas's release. Then he texted Isabella with the news and asked if she wanted to come with them on Friday.
It didn't take long for Isabella to respond with so much joy in just a text. Buford didn't respond and Ferb just imagined he was asleep. Baljeet did respond though saying how happy he was to hear the news.
(Baljeet's house)
Baljeet had just arrived home when his phone started to vibrate. When he looked at the text he saw it was from Ferb and it told him Phineas would be back home Friday night.
"He's being released already? I didn't expect this oh no what am I going to do?" Baljeet racked his brain until he realized.
"Phineas and Ferb still think I am their friend. I have all the time in the world" this was cause for celebration and so Baljeet texted Ferb back saying how happy he was. He really sold it in his mind.
"Phineas you still think I am your friend. How stupid" Baljeet laughed as he retired to bed.
The last thought to enter his mind.
"Tomorrow I start preparing…This weekend…I will be your BEST friend" Baljeet drifted off to sleep.
(Author note)
Sorry it took so long to post this story. I was really sick for most of the weekend and have suffered two losses in the family in the span of two days. I had no motivation to write. I am back however and shall attempt to update regularly.
Hope you enjoyed this first chapter. I guarantee more action to come. Also a surprising twist.
