A/N: So glad to be back with another chapter for this new entry in my arsenal of stories. So I'm glad I'm here writing again, but I'm not so sure how long though I'll be on. I will try to have more chapters rolling out as soon as possible.

Previously on Mr. Peabody and Sherman 2: Cracks in Time...

Commanderess Penelope Peterson leads her squadron into a Timenado in efforts to destroy it, but are quickly ambushed by an army in the hands of former friend Sherman Peabody. Under the influence of her mistress, Grunion, he kills every member of Penelope's squadron before she flees. She attempts to head back in time to prevent the event, but is shot by Sherman before accidentally changing the past and heading to that date.

Chapter 2: Friendly Family Picnic

Seven and a half year old Sherman Peabody wakes up normally like any other boy on a casual Saturday morning. No school, no stress, just a day to kick back and relax. Sherman however is very excited because today is the day his friends and family have planned a picnic in Central Park, just mere months since the self proclaimed 'WABAC Incident'. He would spend the day with his friends, Mason Nadir and Carl "Wheels" Jones, two friends he's known since the first day of school, as well as another boy, Hayden McClaine, who moved to New York City from Los Angeles just three months ago. He's also going to hang out with two other girls, Jill Kendrick and Abby Elliott, two girls that he does not know very well. He's only hanging out with them because they're friends of his bestest friend of all, Penny Peterson, a girl who has originally caused trouble in the past, but quickly became friends.

Sherman walks to the kitchen to see Mr. Peabody preparing some sandwiches, and wrapping them individually in aluminum foil. Mr. Peabody, who is known to have multiple talents, is also a culinary expert, known for his fancy and exquisite meals and recipes, typically held for dinner parties or a usual meal for Sherman. However, he has decided to not go over the top since this is a normal family get-together, so he decided to make simple sandwiches. Ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, chicken salad, tuna salad, BLT, and turkey sandwiches, he has made a wide variety for everyone to choose. Simple, yet tasty. He looks up to see his son smiling who in return smiles back.

Mr. Peabody: Good morning Sherman, I see you're up bright and early.

Sherman: Yep, it's because of our picnic today. I can't wait to hang out with all my friends.

Mr. Peabody: Well I do enjoy knowing your friends make you happy, son.

Around the same moment, Mr. Peabody recieves a text message from Paul Peterson, Penny's father, and Peabody's friend, who nicknames him Peabuddy.

Text: Hey Peabuddy! All ready for our picnic?

Mr. Peabody texts back

Mr. Peabody's text: Just finishing up on my end.

Paul's text: Great. See you at Central Park.

Mr. Peabody's text: See you.

Once he puts down his phone, he looks at Sherman.

Mr. Peabody: So are you ready to go.

Sherman: Yeah!

Mr. Peabody: Let's go.

Mr. Peabody places the last wrapped sandwich into a wicker basket and holds it with one hand, while holding a red and white checkerboard tablecloth with the other. The two make their way to the elevator to enjoy the day.

Minutes later...

The father and son arrive at Central Park as Mr. Peabody unravels the tablecloth and drapes it on the ground. As they were setting up their spot, the Petersons arrived. Sherman quickly took notice of them, specifically, to Penny.

Sherman: Hi Penny!

He smiles and waves enthusiastically which makes the girl giggle and wave back. The two parents then join Mr. Peabody and have a friendly conversation.

Paul: So how are things, Peabuddy?

Mr. Peabody: They're great.

Patty: What have you been up to?

Mr. Peabody: Oh nothing much, just trying to continue the path of knowledge and whatnot.

As they were talking, Sherman and Penny ran to each other and hugged.

Sherman: How are you Penny?

Penny: I'm great. And you?

Sherman: Same.

Around the same moment. Mason and Carl, along with their respective parents come to the park where Sherman and Penny are.

Sherman: Mason! Carl! Over here!

Mason and Carl walk over to the two and immediately high five Sherman.

Mason: How's it going Sherman?

Sherman: Oh you know, the usual.

After they came along, Hayden McClaine, a 7 and a half year old boy with black Emo styled hair and purple striped shirt walks along with his mom to the park.

Hayden: Hey guys!

Sherman: Hey Hayden!

Sherman walks forward and high fives him.

Sherman: So glad you can make it.

Hayden: Like I would miss this? Why would I miss having the day to spend with my friends?

Penny then spotted Jill and Abby coming with their respective parents. They wave to Penny who immediately waves back.

Thirty-five minutes later...

Everyone was enjoying the food provided for the picnic. From Mr. Peabody's sandwiches, to homemade tacos from Hayden's mom. As the adults were having another conversation, the children all played in the field, playing a game of tag. Sherman quickly taps Penny's shoulder.

Sherman: Tag! You're it!

Penny: Hey! *giggles*

As she ran to chase Sherman, a mysterious blue portal opens in the sky and out comes what appears to be a fireball. The portal diminishes as the fireball falls to the ground, most accurately, falling towards Central Park. It catches the attention of Mr. Peabody as it's shadow flies behind him.

Penny was about to tag Sherman before she saw the falling ball of fire. Out of absolute fear, she runs away.

Sherman: Huh?

Sherman turns around to see the ball crash to the ground and dig a long crater as it continued to speed towards...

Sherman: PENNY!

Sherman quickly runs around the objects path as Penny continues to run away. Penny, keeps running as fast as she can before Sherman, runs around and tackles her to the ground, away from the mysterious fireball.

Sherman and Penny: Oof!

The object started to slow down before coming to a complete stop. The fire surrounding it, dies down before a smoky dark red orb is shown in its place.

To be Continued...

A/N: Well that had turned disastrous rather quickly. So what is that mysterious red orb? Where did it come from? What's gonna happen next?

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