I forgot to thank Ike4ever for helping me with names. Last Chapter left us with Mia and Sportacus exchanging words before James needed to talk to Sportacus. We will see what happens next.
Mia's POV: I wake up early and prepare some breakfast. I eat quickly then I head outside to see what the children are up to. I find them talking. They greet me and I join them. I ask them, "Could you tell me about Sportacus? He hasn't told me much about himself." Here is what I gathered from the children: He is a superhero, he is always saving the kids, he often thwarts the plans of the town's villian: Robbie Rotten, who wants the town to be lazy; he also helped them build a tree-house for a competition they were in against Robbie. They tell me many more stories. Eventually, they decide that they want to go do something. They leave me all alone. Until Sportacus comes to save the day. I joke within my head.
"Hello, madam. Would you care for some company?" Sportacus says, in a very formal way. That is one funny thing about him, he is sometimes very formal. I nod and then he sits down. After a few moments of silence, I ask,
"Why didn't you tell me you were a superhero? Why didn't you tell me anything that the kids told me?" He looks at me, then to the ground. He closes his eyes and for a few moments, I am certain that he is collecting his thoughts.
"The first thing you should know is that the children tend to exaggerate a little. When I first met Stephanie, she asked, 'Are you a superhero?' I told I was 'a slightly above-average hero'. I knew the kids could tell you better than I could. Besides, it got you a chance to learn a bit about me without thinking I was bragging." was his answer. We continue talking about our lives, when I suddenly see a cloaked figure, who is heading in our direction. In a very raspy voice, he says, "I need to talk to the one who wears the number ten on his chest." The mysterious man is wearing glasses, gloves, and has the cloak hiding most of his face. Sportacus says a quick goodbye to me, then he follows the man.
Sportacus' POV: Once we are barely in the forest, I ask, "What do you need 'James'?" 'James' looks around, verifying that we are alone and no one is watching us. He then hands me a piece of paper rolled up, and then says,
"Keep this hidden, go to your spaceship, then look at it. After you have looked at it, you must hide it in a secure compartment. It is very vital that it stays hidden." I tuck it in my jacket, so no one sees it. After nodding to 'James', he is about to leave, but I stop him and ask,
"Why are you going by 'James' and why did you wear a disguise when you came for me?" He looks at me dead in the eyes, so characteristic of him.
"She is suspicious, I can't take any chances."
"What would give you that notion?" I ask, confused.
"Why would she suddenly come to LazyTown?"
"She said that she was recovering from a hard breakup."
"That's what all spies trying to conceal their affiliations will say. She just showed up and we haven't seen the likes of Rotten, or anyone else. We can't rule out the possibility that she is an enemy spy. Spies will do anything they can to gain trust of someone, even if they aren't believed to be a part of the other side."
"You are reading too far into the situation." I retort.
"You must not get romantically involved with this woman, if she turns out to be an enemy spy, it will be that much harder to raise your sword against her." 'James' warns, then leaves without another word. His words confuse me. How can Mia, a sweet innocent young lady, be a member of our enemy? She told me a lot about herself. We have been spending time together, but that couldn't mean I have feelings for her, could it? I head back towards my airship. Fortunately no one is around, so I can easily sneak into my airship.
"Ladder!" I shout to my airship. The ladder falls, and I begin to climb up into my airship. While in my airship, I look at the paper 'James' gave me. After examining the contents on the paper, I roll it back up, and command my airship to open safe 28. Once open, I place the paper. "Secure Safe 28 'Secret'" the airship locks it and verifies the password and has voice recognition as well as facial recognition. What should I do? There is still some quite some time before dark, so what is there to do? I get a letter that came from the chute by the mailbox. It reads, "Dear Sportacus, I asked Stephanie how I could get a hold of you in your airship. She helped me send this. I am wondering if you would like to talk some more, I really enjoy talking to you. I also have something I need to tell you. Please reply soon. - Mia" I guess it wouldn't hurt to go talk to her and see what she needs to tell me. I grab some of my signature paper and write my response, "Mia, give me a few minutes, and I'll be down by the mailbox. Then we can decide what to do from there. -Sportacus" I fold it up and send it out the way I have sent mail so many times before. I take a shower, brush my teeth, put on deodorant, put on a clean uniform, then I ride into town.
Mia's POV: "How do you send Sportacus mail if he lives in his airship?" I ask Stephanie, she explains and helps me prepare my letter to him. She then guides me to the mailbox and explains how the chute works. I pull the lever, and off it goes. She explains that he will typically respond with a paper airplane that has the message inside. After a few minutes we see the paper airplane. I grab it and read it. I then tell Stephanie that he will meet me there in a few minutes. Fortunately, I was mostly presentable, but I wanted to freshen up a little, so I run back to my cousin's house, and put on some pretty smelling perfume, and change my clothes to something that was nice casual. After examining myself in the mirror, everything looking perfect without overdoing it, I walk back to the mailbox. A few seconds after I arrive I see the blue airship overhead, and I see Sportacus come out, and climb down to me. "Wow, you look amazing, would you like to grab some dinner?" Sportacus asks. I am speachless, so I just nod.
He looks especially handsome right now, I can smell a hint of cologne. His baby blue eyes sparkling. I know I have recently broken up with HIM, and that it isn't a good idea to date this early in a breakup, but Sportacus is quite a guy. The kids all love him, the Mayor and Bessie speak no ill of him. He is very gentle with me, he makes me feel whole. He is quite attractive too. I can't help but fall in love with him. We get to a healthy restaurant, and we order. While we wait we talk. He is a very interesting guy. When I asked him about James, he just said he was a friend of his. James is also quite attractive, and mysterious. One of my friends would be so interested in him. However, I decide that I don't want to dwell on James much longer as I want the focus to be on us. We eat and then continue talking, after we are done, we are told it is on the house. Sportacus leaves a tip, then we leave. On our way back to Bessie's house, we see the stars out. We stop and sit on the bench while gazing upwards. It is in this star filled sky that I decide I can't hold it in any longer. "Sportacus, you have been so kind to me, so please do not leave after I tell you this." He nods for me to continue. "You know that I have come here to be away from my ex for a while. When I came here, I never thought I would find such a handsome hero to save my heart. I am starting to fall for you." He stares at me with those warm baby blue eyes, and he responds,
"I didn't see that coming. I am starting to develop feelings for you too. I guess it is funny because I have never felt this way before. I am starting to become more human for a 'superhero' as the kids deem me. However, I think that it is for the best that we do not pursue a relationship at this time, you need time to be certain that you are ready for a new boyfriend, and I have never had these feelings before." I nod in complete agreement, I know it is too early for a new relationship, and if he has never had those feelings, he needs time to understand them. We call it a night once we reach Bessie's doorstep, and he kisses my cheek, and says goodnight. I reciprocate his actions. I then enter the house, and tell Bessie all about it. She is happy for me and is hopeful that we will be a couple.
Sportacus' Thoughts: Walking to the restaurant: She looks so beautiful, her blonde hair in an elegant braid, her beautiful eyes with a lot of depth into her soul. Her elegant movements as she walks gracefully. How can I not help but fall for her. She makes me feel all tingly inside.
At the restaurant: Why is she asking about "James"? I guess she'd like to know how I knew him. Maybe it just crossed her mind? Doesn't matter though, she seems more interested in me than in anything else.
Walking Back: She is a wonderful young lady. I can't understand why "James" would suspect her be a spy. Why would he say what he said to me? Note to self: ask "James" about his warning. Now back to Mia, her beautiful face, her kind personality. Her athletic ability. I would love to be her man, but she just broke up with someone who was special, and I have never had these feelings before. So maybe it is for the better that we don't pursue a relationship right now.
In the airship: What a woman! She is almost everything I would want in a woman: a kind, attractive, athletic woman. I don't know much about her yet.
Well, there's Chapter 2. The story is getting interesting now. What is "James" hiding? Why would he be concerned about spies? Are "James" and Sportacus spies? I think I may try and write at least one other fanfic before continuing this story.