A/N: I love the movie Despicable Me, so it got into the story. Anyways, more of Kailtin's backstory comes out now, so read ahead! And I 3 waffles w/ peanut butter on them, no matter how eird it sounds.
Disclaimer: I don't own any Megamind characters or Despicable Me. I do own Kaitlin and the plot thought, .
Chapter 2
Kaitlin relaxed against the cushions of the couch in the lair, sipping a hot tea. The leaves drifted against the sides of her mug, and she watched them lazily.
The lair's 50 inch flat screen TV blared surround sound as they watched her favorite movie, Despicable Me. She had ended up deciding to stay the night with them. Megamind and Minion had been very hospitable, and provided her with all the comforts she had at home. When she'd had a home.
Kaitlin curled into the fleece blanket she was sharing with Megamind. The fuzzy fabric warmed her as she nestled half-consciously into Megamind's side. Minion stepped over the beanbag he had been occupying carrying a bowl of popcorn. He set it on the couch between Megamind and Kaitlin, and was immediately swarmed by the pair both trying to get a handful of the popped-corn at the same time.
Megamind's hand brushed against hers, and she pulled back, blushing. She turned to him, looking through the curtain of her hair. His face had flushed a light shade of purple and he looked uncomfortable, saying, "Ladies first…"
She took the hint and quickly snatched a handful, leaving the bowl vacant so Megamind could get his share without anymore mishaps. He slowly lifted a few kernels to his mouth and chewed at the same rate. He seemed lost in his thoughts, and didn't notice when she shifted and a few strands of her hair accidentally brushed against his cheek.
Megamind blinked his eyes open and yawned sleepily, pulling his head off of the couch armrest. He tried to sit up, only to find he was being restrained by something. He turned to look, and realized it was Kaitlin, still fast asleep. Her arms were wrapped tightly around his waist and she was using his shoulder like a pillow.
He almost choked on another yawn. He froze, unable to move, fearing that he might wake her up and find himself in yet another incredibly awkward situation. He swallowed nervously and turned his head to look at Minion.
Minion hadn't powered the suit down, but he had fallen asleep. Megamind smiled at his best friend despite his situation. The fish was snoring loudly, floating upside-down with his mouth slightly agape.
Megamind slowly and with the utmost care, unhooked one of his legs from under himself and stretched it out so the tips of his toes hit the glass of Minion's fishbowl. He received no response from his friend. He tapped his toes harder.
Minion snorted and rolled in his sleep, coming closer to waking up. The villain smirked and drummed his toes on the glass. Minion shot strait upright suddenly, knocking Megamind's leg out of the way with a dull thud.
Megamind's eyes widened in alarm and he recoiled, petrified that the noise had woken up Kaitlin. Minion turned to look at Megamind, and the blue-skinned alien freed one of his arms and desperately pressed a finger to his lips. He shook his head, making chopping motions near his neck.
Minion took the hint when he saw Kaitlin snuggled into Megamind's side. The fish grinned at his best friend's predicament.
"How do you remove her?" Megamind hissed softly. "Is there a command? Non-stick spray?" He glanced at the sleeping girl. "Crowbar?" He suggested.
Minion shrugged and whispered back, "Pretend you're asleep."
Megamind looked confused. "Why?"
"I have an idea…" Minion announced.
The villain shrugged indifferently, rested his head back on the couch armrest and closed his eyes. Seconds later, Minion let out an exceedingly loud yawn. Kaitlin stirred against his side.
"Mmfff…" She mumbled into his shoulder. "Uhhh…"
Megamind resisted a cringe of fear as she loosened her grip on his waist and half sat up. She yawned softly and stretched.
Then, she did exactly what he hoped she wouldn't do. She lay back down and nestled back into his side again. He moaned softly, incapable of hold the sound back. He froze as the noise escaped his lips.
She stirred again, than sat up with a sense of finality. Megamind took his chance and rolled over, exposing his chest and letting his eyelids flutter open. She immediately collapsed onto the other end of the couch, using the same technique he had, pretending to be asleep.
He sat up and stretched, than got off the couch and went to find something to eat; pleased that Minion's plan had worked.
Kaitlin fell back asleep almost as soon as Megamind left, and Minion smiled at her actions. He stood and let his robotic body warm up again. Minion leaned over, pulled the blanket over her shoulders and tucked it in around her. He decided he liked the girl that his boss had run over yesterday. He like the way fate picked the right people at the right times.
Megamind hummed softly and picked up a wrench, tightening another screw on his latest brainbot repair. He dropped the wrench and replaced it with a bite of a peanut butter-covered waffle.
He didn't notice when Kaitlin entered and sat on the stool to his side. She leaned her elbows on his worktable and set about watching him work.
Megamind placed the blowtorch on the table, removed his goggles, and reached over to pick up his waffle. His hand rested on the plate. The empty plate that had been occupied moments ago. He paused and slowly turned to look at it. And shrieked in shock.
He jumped and fell over backwards, tripping over a wire and landing on his back. Kaitlin leaned over him, grinning as she took another bite of his waffle. He gaped up at her, still unsure how she had gotten here, sat on his stool, watched him, and ate his waffle without him noticing.
"I never thought about putting peanut butter on a waffle." She said in between bites. "What a brilliant idea! I wonder how I didn't think of it…"
He blinked. "How long have you been here?" He asked, climbing to his feet and straightening his black AC/DC T-shirt.
She shrugged. "Since you finished fixing the eye lens of that one." She said, pointing at one of the traditionally blue 'male' brainbots buzzing around nearby.
He looked at her, astonished. "How did you-what?" He said, still confused.
"I just walked in and sat down, and you didn't notice me." She smirked. "You were to busy humming Teenage Dream."
His jaw dropped and he slowly shook his head. "You're one…interesting person…" He paused again. "You find this entertaining? I mean, all you're doing is sitting there watching me mess with brainbots. That would be boring to any normal person, I think…" He trailed off, looking at her again.
She shrugged and took another bite of his waffle. "Are you calling me weird?" She asked playfully before continuing, "I don't think it's boring. For one thing, you look so… content, when you start re-doing the wires and stuff. For another, I got free breakfast that I didn't have to steal or find…"
"You steal your breakfast?" He asked, openmouthed.
She nodded. "Yeah…it's not like I have a family to buy it for me. As a matter of fact, I don't have anything…or anyone to care…"
Megamind looked stunned. "How can you not have anyone? I mean, I'm pretty much the biggest outcast I've ever heard of, but I at least have Minion!"
"Well, I'm not even lucky enough to own a better jacket than the one I had last night…" She sighed.
"The one that looked like a rag?" He blinked in dismay. "How are even alive? It's freezing outside, and it snowed last night!"
She grinned. "Yep. That's the one."
He paused and pulled a considerate expression. "We're going to have to do something about that…Kaitlin, I'm afraid you're going to have to stay here at the lair until we can figure out how to fix this situation. You cannot run rampant through the streets in the snow and ice with only sweatpants and a ratty old sweater to keep you warm. I will not allow it!" He exclaimed, taking her hand in both of his. "We shall go shopping!"
She grinned as he led her out of his laboratory after him, warming to his fanatical idea.
"What do you mean I don't have too? I have to repay you guys somehow!" Kaitlin exclaimed, following Megamind out of the kitchen.
"No, you don't." He said for the twentieth time in the last five minutes.
"But-" He quickly cut her off.
"No. You do not need to repay us in any way. At all." He turned and looked sternly at her.
"But I want-"
"No! Kaitlin, how would you even pay us back? What would you do, work for us or something?" He scoffed, continuing towards his lab.
Her eyes lit up. "Megamind, that's it! I could be like your assistant!" He snorted and raised an eyebrow, pausing and spinning to look at her incredulously. "It's not like I have anywhere else to go!" She defended her cause by laying on the guilt.
"What if the temperature drops again? Do you want me to freeze to death?" She demanded, putting her hands on her hips and scowling.
He scowled down at her, his taller form and brooding complexion causing her to shrink back slightly. "No, I do not want you to freeze to death. No, you cannot be my assistant. Yes, you are staying here tonight because it is going to drop below freezing. No, I forbid you to pay us back. Or just me, or just Minion." He swiftly spun on his heels and stalked towards his lab again.
"Why?" She whined. "Where else am I supposed to go?"
"Well, you can't stay here. I have a kidnapping planned for tomorrow, so first thing in the morning; I'll drive you to a hotel and get you set for a week. Money's on us. Then, you can decide for yourself. Get a job, you're old enough." He said to the laboratory as he entered.
She followed him in and darted forward, cutting him off and turning to face him. "But why can't I stay forever? Did I do something?"
He hesitated, looking uncomfortable. "No, you didn't do anything wrong…"
"So why?" She pushed.
"Because it's not good for my reputation to be taking in orphaned girls off the streets!" He exclaimed, throwing his hands up into the air. "I'm a supervillain for crying out loud!"
"Well, you aren't very villainous!" She snapped, scowling again.
That hit a nerve. "You want villainous? I'll show you villainous! Just wait until we kidnap Roxanne Ritchi tomorrow!" He turned on his heel and pushed past her, striding further into the lab.
"What do you mean by we?" She asked.
"You have to come with us to watch me battle Metroman. I have to prove to you I am evil!" He growled, impatiently picking up a hacksaw and brandishing it at a nearby brainbot.
"If you're so evil, why are you so bent on not letting me pay you guys back? Any evil villain would force me to pay them, back after acting nice to me!" She jibed.
He growled under his breath. "I wasn't acting nice, I was being nice. And do you know why I was being nice? Because I wanted to, that's why!" He snapped.
"Fine! I want to see the evil side of you at this battle, then. Prove it to me." She returned, stalking away, not seeing how she could negotiate with him anymore.
"Good! I want you to see it! So, ha!" He began working on repairing the brainbot.
