Chapter Two: Asking for a Favor
Karen led Felix inside to a comfy little living room. The walls were white with pink flowers plastered everywhere. The ceiling had a swirling fan and the floor was carpeted with a deep blue carpet. One deep brown couch was on the left and in the center near the kitchen was a mini TV. A coffee table was in the center with a reclining chair on the far right. A young girl not much older than ten with the same colored skin as Karen yet had a thin body structure and her hair was more honey brown and pulled back in two pigtails. Also, had hazel eyes and was petting a mixed breed of Husky, German Shepard, and Pitt Bull. The dog was brown and black with big brown eyes. "Mona dear we have a visitor," Karen said sweetly. Mona looked up and her eyes went wide.
"Felix!" she cried and ran up to him.
"Hey sweetie, I missed you too," Felix said hugging the tiny girl. She wore a black t-shirt and pants with tennis shoes.
"You missed my birthday," Mona said frowning.
"Oh I am sorry sweetie, here watch this," Felix said and waved him hands around then wrapped his hands together and said "Alakazam," and produced a tiny purple flower.
"Wow, thanks Felix," Mona said placing the flower in her ear.
"Mom, who was at the door, I heard Beast and Angel barking," said a voice. Coming out of the kitchen was a familiar face that Felix knew well. Her hair was chestnut with deep turquoise eyes and an athletic build. The girl wore brown boots with tight blue jeans and a red shirt with a black baseball cap that had a white star on it. She looked about 22 and once she locked eyes with Felix a smile broke from her face. "Well, well Fix-it Felix Jr. what a pleasant surprise," she said in sweet tone. "Haven't seen you in a dog's age what brings you here?" she asked folding her arms.
"Hello Destiny, it is great to see you," Felix said twiddling his fingers as he took off his hat.
"What brings you here?" she asked again.
"Um can we talk outside?" he asked.
"Sure Mom I'll be right back," Destiny said and led Felix outside. She grabbed a basketball and began to dribble it. "Okay Felix spill it is 3a.m and you decide to pay me a visit. What kind of trouble are you in now?" she asked making a basket.
"I'm not in any trouble," Felix told her.
"That's a first then again you were the one who always got me out of trouble only when I needed it of course," Destiny said leaning against the post pulling out a cigarette and lighting it.
"I thought you quit?" he asked her frowning.
"It's a work in progress," Destiny told him. "I don't smoke in the house or around Mona," she added.
"Well that is good," he said.
"Look Felix I hate to sound rude but what do you want? I have a busy day tomorrow and don't have time for small talk," Destiny said getting serious.
"Sorry I just need your help with something," Felix said softly.
"I figured as much giving the time you chose to come see me. So, someone giving you any trouble? Is it Ralph or that Gene guy?" Destiny asked.
"No nothing like that have you heard about the thefts?" Felix asked her.
"Yeah I heard stuff but no robberies here. No one is that stupid to rob my game as long as I am here," Destiny said confidently.
"I see good to hear. The reason I am asking is that my wife Tamora is in charge of the case and she needs help," Felix began.
"So the rumors were true, you did marry a Sargent way to go. From what I hear she is a regular Ice Queen but you married her so she must not be that bad," Destiny said flicking her cigarette to the ground and squishing it with her boot.
"She is real nice Des but the main reason why I am here is that Tamora needs help solving the case. Whoever is doing these thefts well they are random," Felix said.
"No theft is random Felix, they have a connection you just need to know how to connect the dots," Destiny told him.
"That is why I am here you have special skills to help us catch this crook," Felix said nervously.
"So, let me get this straight you want me to do your wife's job for her?" Destiny asked raising an eyebrow.
"Be fair Des, Tamora is coded for military stuff not thievery," Felix said firmly defending his wife.
"Okay, okay sorry maybe I was being too harsh. I will help you but let's keep as much about my part in my game a secret okay. Otherwise people may get the wrong idea and I need to focus on this case not on some idiots who think they know everything," Destiny told him.
"Fair enough thank you Des, I knew I could count on you," Felix said smiling happily.
"Thank me when I catch whoever this crook is," Destiny said. "Now you better get back to your game it is late," Destiny said.
"Then why are you still up?" Felix asked smiling coyly at her.
"Working overtime how do you think I stay ahead in this game?" Destiny said smiling at him.
"Meet me at my wife's game Heroes Duty," Felix told her. Destiny looked like she wanted to say something but held back whatever it was and said, "It would be better if I show up at your game so you can be there to introduce us." Felix nodded his head in agreement. He went on home and Destiny went inside.
"So, what did Felix want?" Karen asked.
"My help in solving a case of thefts," Destiny told her mom.
"Destiny I don't know it sounds dangerous," Karen said looking concerned for her daughter's safety.
"It might be but I have to help Felix, not only is he my friend but he is also," Destiny was about to say.
"I know; I know dear you don't have to remind me. Just be careful is all I ask," Karen said kissing her daughter's forehead.
"I will be well better get some sleep I have a big day tomorrow," Destiny said ruffling Mona's hair.
"Night Des sweet dreams," Mona said as she and Beast walked to Mona's room and headed to bed. Destiny flopped on her bed and went to sleep wondering what new adventures this case would bring her.
Felix headed on home and slipped inside his house. Just as he shut the door he was grabbed by the back of his collar. "Where the mod did you go?" Tamora asked sounding upset.
"Oh hey sweetie, sorry to wake you," Felix said nervously.
"Don't sweetie me, where were you?" Tamora asked again her voice getting angrier with each word.
"I just went for a walk to clear my head," he said nervously.
"Why did you need to clear your head?" she asked no longer angry more like worried.
"Oh well uh I was trying to find a way to help you with the case. Yet, it was getting late so I headed back home. Hope I didn't worry you," he said gently.
"Oh no I love waking up and seeing my husband gone and having no clue where he went and tearing this place apart and waking up Ralph as well as everyone else trying to find him," Tamora said crossly. Felix winced at her tone and tried to remedy the situation.
"I am sorry Tammy; I really didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to help you with the case is all," he said with an apologetic face. Tamora growled she hated when he went all cute on her. Yet her demeanor softened as she brought him close to her face.
"Never do this again or so help me I am chaining you to this game for a week, got it soldier?" she asked in a dead serious tone.
"Ma'am yes ma'am," Felix said saluting her. A small smile barely noticeable spread on her face as she gave him a rough kiss. Then she carried him back to their bed and wrapped him in a tight protective embrace. As if he would think of sneaking off again.
The next morning Tamora got up and saw Felix making breakfast. Obviously he was trying to earn points for his little disappearing act last night. It was a sweet gesture but she was still angry at him. Well not angry more like worried. She woke and found him gone it scared her. Normally he left a note but she found nothing and thought something bad happened to him. Once she noticed he wasn't in the house she woke all Nicelanders up and Wreck-it. Till he told her that Felix might be home and she decided to go home and wait. As soon as she got home she heard Felix come in. Half angry and half relieved he is okay yet angry that he disappeared. Still maybe she should cut him a little slack after all he only disappeared to help her with the thefts. Part of her wondered where he truly went for she didn't see him anywhere in the game.
Pushing that thought aside for another time she smirked and silently walked up behind him. "Morning baby," she whispered wrapping her arms around him.
"Tammy, I didn't hear you wake up," Felix said his face growing red.
"That is why it is called stealth mode," she said kissing his cheek.
"Are you still mad at me?" he asked in a worried tone.
"A little but you were trying to help me so you are forgiven but," Tamora said.
"I know, I know never do it again," he finished for her. She just pushed his hat over his face and sat down at the table. He fixed his hat and finished making some eggs. Once they sat down to eat there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it," Tamora said and stood up. She opened the door to see a young woman an inch shorter than her with an athletic build. Her skin looked like burnt cinnamon and her hair was chestnut with deep turquoise eyes. She wore a red shirt with tight blue jeans, and brown boots. On her head was a black ball cap with a white star on it. Tamora guessed the girl had to be a year or two younger for she looked 22 at least.
"Are you Tamora Calhoun?" the girl asked politely.
"Yes, who are you?" Tamora asked.
The girl tipped her hat to Tamora and said, "The name is Destiny, heard you were having a theft problem. I have come to offer you my services."
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.