Wordgirl Fanfic #1
Chapter 1
Life Changing Events
Narrator: It's another sunny day in the big city! Huge smiles are…wait a minute… where's the sun going? I- oh, it's only one of Tobey's robots blocking the light. Why does he like destroying the city so much? Oh well, at least Wordgirl's on the scene. Go get him, sister!
A robot is thrown onto a pile of robots. Wordgirl dusts off her hands.
Wordgirl: Oh, come on, Tobey! Don't tell me that's all you've got. (Snickers) I could do this all day. (Huggyface chirps) What?! (Huggy chirps again) But you just ate fifteen minutes ago! (Huggy chirps again) Oh, alright! (Frowns apologetically) Sorry Tobey, I've got to go.
WORD UP!!
She flew away holding Huggy under her arm.
Tobey: (swooning) A streak of gold light is all that's left of my belov – (mock anger) I mean my hated rival, Wordgirl. I'LL GET YOU YET, WORDGIRL! I'LL GET YOU YET! (Shakes fist at sky)
Scene switches from the middle of the city to Becky's neighborhood.
Narrator: The Botsford residence at 8:00 PM. And like every other night, a villain is on TV to threaten Wordgirl, blah, blah, blah….
Chuck (on TV): This is a message for Wordgirl. I, Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy –
Tobey (steps into shot): - And I, Theodore McAllister the third --(waves at camera)
Chuck: Stop doing that please. (Pushes Tobey down)I have a master plan that even you won't believe, Wordgirl. With the help of Tobey's robots—
Tobey: (waves at the camera) Hello!
Chuck (Pushes Tobey out of the way): I told you to stop! I've created a giant bowl of bread dough underneath the city. Right now the dough is rising. It will take twenty-four hours for the dough to engulf the city. That's how much time you have to foil my plot before your precious city is turned into a giant loaf of bread. (Laughs evilly; Screen goes black.)
T.J. (jumps up): How can he dare talk to Wordgirl that way? If I were Chuck, I'd—
Becky: (points at TV screen.)T.J., LOOK!
The screen flickers back on. Tobey's face pops up.
Tobey (whispering): Becky Botsford – because I know that's who you are, Wordgirl – If you want a more in-depth revelation of Charles' plan, meet me at The Extreme Italian Restaurant in ten minutes. See you there.
There was more static, and finally the TV shut off.
T.J.: BECKY?! YOU'RE Wordgirl?!
Becky: You can be upset with me later T.J. Right now, I have meeting to attend. (Turns to Huggy) Areyou coming, Huggy?
Huggyface: Chirp! (No way! I don't want to be around him!) (Crosses arms)
Becky: Fine! I'll go by myself. (Looks at her clothes) I'm filthy! But I can't shower now! I've got to meet Tobey in ten minutes. (Sighs) I guess I'll go like this.
Tobey: Becky, you're Wordgirl. Use your super speed to get ready!
Becky: (Hugs T.J.) Good idea, T.J.! You'd make a good sidekick.
T.J.: I try.
Huggy: Chirp! Chiiirrrp! (What about me?! I'M YOUR SIDEKICK!)
Becky: Oh, never mind that, Huggy! (Touches shirt) WORD UP!
Narrator: Ten minutes later at a very expensive restaurant whose policy is "Formal dress only"…
Tobey waited at a table for Becky. She appeared at the door wearing a white blouse, a purple skirt with silver embroidery, and silver sandals. Her hair was curled in an up do. In awe, Tobey walked over to her and led to a booth. I will not disclose their conversation for the sake of the reader's imagination. After an hour, Tobey accompanied Becky back to her house.
Narrator:The Botsford residence at 9:10 PM.
Becky: Thanks for walking me home, Tobey.
Tobey: (He bows) It is my pleasure, Word- I mean Becky. I hope that you can profit from my disclosure.
Becky: I will. I don't want my family and friends to be trapped like that.
Tobey: (Hesitatingly) What about…me? Aren't I your…friend?
Becky: Oh, yeah. I don't want that to happen to you either Tobey. You know, you're not all bad.
Tobey: No, I don't believe I am. (Blushing) Becky… I…. you… um….
Becky: What is it Tobey? I can barely understand- (Tobey leans over and hugs her) Oh…
Tobey: (muffled) Goodnight, Becky.(Pulls back and walks away)
Becky walks into the house and watches Tobey leave from a window.
Becky: (softly) Goodnight, Tobey.