Ok, maybe last chapter wasn't so interesting, yes, but that chapter eventually would have lead up to the main event(s), anyhoo, here is the next chapter. Also, this particular chapter does contain Spandy.
"This is it, this is the place where I'm gonna get my buddy back." Said a happy, and nervous sponge as he stood outside of a tall grey warehouse looking building. Spongebob looked around at his surroundings, adjusting his tie he let out a sigh, "Let's go." He told himself as he stepped through two red doors, "Wow, it's so dark in here," Spongebob noted the dim lit room.
"Ahh, Mr. Squarepants, we've been expecting you." Says Gary, the new mayor standing in front of Spongebob, Spongebob smiles, "Is Squidward?" He partly asked, "Ahh, yes, but first before we get to him, there is someone that you must meet." Gary said turning to three different fish before he turned around and faced Spongebob, "This is Dr. Dave, Mr. Squarepants, he is the man who will be doing this operation, and theses to fine gentlemen beside him are his assistants," Gary introduced them.
"Great, so you're the guy who brought my friend back?" Spongebob asked, Dave hesitated looking at Gary raising an eyebrow, Gary looked alarmed he then leaned over and began to whisper something to him, "Ahh, yes I see," the scientist said.
turned to Spongebob, "Well Mr. Squarepants you are in luck, because we have your friend alive and very well, just beyond these doors, if you care to follow me." He said gesturing to the red double doors.
"I'd be glad, anything for my best buddy." Spongebob nodded following the scientist and his men, while mayor Gary stayed behind, waving some sort of farewell.
Once past the doors, all he could see was a chrome operating table set in the middle of a dark room, and a few monitors sat at the sides of it, 'what is this place?' Spongebob asked himself, this didn't feel right at all, the room felt so dark and cold, which held no good intentions, his pores screamed at him to run out of there and get as far away as his little yellow legs could carry him, but the other part of him told him to stay.
Sweat beaded down the young sponge's forehead, he jumped when he heard the sudden scream of a man, not too far away from his current location, but probably in the next rooms, "Doc, wh, what is this place?" Spongebob asked.
The scientist adjusted his glasses, "Oh, this place here, is my laboratory," he answered, "Okay, um, where is Sq, Squidward?" Spongebob asked, Dave just started to laugh, "Ahh, Spongebob did you honestly think, we could bring back a corpse? Or that we would? You stupid, naive sponge you, no this was merely a trap to get you here." The scientist said.
Spongebob looked shocked, I mean who wouldn't be? "S, so you mean you can't bring him back?" Spongebob asked, "Oh we can, but, we won't, and of all life forms, why on Earth would we want to bring 'him' back, nobody would even pay to bring that prick back." Dave laughed, "I would, I would pay to get him back." Spongebob shouted.
"Oh pa-lease, as if your money's any good, and besides if it were, you wouldn't have nearly enough money to bring him back." He said, "but, I can, and what about Mr. Copper? He said…" Spongebob was interrupted by a loud laugh, turning to his right, he seen the mayor himself.
"Hah, Squarepants this was merely a trick," the doctor said, "A, a trick, what do you mean?" Spongebob asked, Gary stepped to the side of the scientists, Dave just smiled not answering the sponge's question, he just nodded, signaling two men standing by the wall behind Spongebob to march up and pick him up.
The fish grabbed both of his arms, to keep him from moving away, they proceeded on carrying the sponge to the table in the middle of the room.
'N, no you can't, you must fight!' Spongebob yelled to himself before he started to fight, elbowing both of the guys in their face, causing both of them to drop the sponge, Spongebob stomped on one of their feet, finally breaking free, he began to make his way out of the building, slamming the doors open and bursting out of them.
He had just about gotten halfway out the door when he was slammed to the hard black pavement, knocking the wind/ water out of his lungs, the last thing he could remember was being dragged back into the building before he faded out. He had lost.
Earlier
*knock* *knock*
'Finally, he's here.' Sandy said to herself in relief, she opened her door, finding a rather dashing sponge at her door, "Hey there, Spongebob, took y'all long enough," Sandy greeted hugging him, "Sorry Sandy, I just wanted to stop by the nursery and pick up these" he said handing her a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Sandy cheered, taking the lovely gift, smelling the flowers, "Wow, Spongebob these are just beautiful, and they smell great." Sandy said hugging him once again, Spongebob laughed, "I'm glad you like them, I just thought, hey a beautiful lady, such as yourself, deserves such beautiful flowers as those." Spongebob said.
"Spongebob, is that a compliment?" Sandy asked hiding a blush behind her flowers, "Yes, and it is also a fact." Spongebob pointed out, Sandy giggled, "Y'all are just the sweetest," Sandy said, "Well, aren't you going to invite me in, or am I going to have stay out here all day?" Spongebob asked.
"Oh, right sorry about that, how rude of me, well come on in, do y'all want some tea and cookies?" Sandy asked, already standing at her picnic table, while pouring herself a glass of sweet tea.
"Are you kidding, I've been dying for some of your delicious tea and cookies," Spongebob remarked, Sandy blushed "Oh stop," Sandy giggled, Spongebob just smiled taking his spot on the bench.
...
"So, Spongebob who's work?" Sandy asked, "Minus having one of your best friends frozen in the back of the freezer, um, great, but haven't really been able to go to work, with the people trying to get Squid out of the freezer." Spongebob said.
"Y'all are still on this?" Sandy asked, "On what?" Spongebob asked, "The whole, governments gonna get Squidward outta the freezer and defrost him and bring em back, thing." Sandy said bringing her glass of tea to her lips.
"Well, yeah for what it's worth, I mean, think about it, everything will be back to normal, well sorta." Spongebob shrugged, "Well, I still don't trust them guys, Spongebob." Sandy said, Spongebob smiled, "I know, and I wouldn't either if it didn't concern one of my bestest buddies." Spongebob said.
"I'm supposed to go to this place today," Spongebob said handing Sandy a piece of paper, which to her spelt doom, "Why?" Sandy asked, as if she didn't already know, "They're bringing him back today." Spongebob said taking the paper back.
"Hmm, well I still don't trust them," Sandy said crossing her arms, "Of course you don't," Spongebob chuckled, "what if it's a plan just ta getcha there so that they could do something diabolical to ya." Sandy said.
Spongebob rolled his eyes, "well, we'll just have to hope that it's not, which I seriously doubt it, Sandy." Spongebob said.
"You worry too much, stop being such a worry whale," Spongebob said, Sandy sighed, "I just don't want something bad to happen to y'all, okay, y'all are my best friend and I'd really hate for something like that to happen to you." She said placing a delicate paw over his hand.
Spongebob's face turned red from the contact, "Sandy?" Spongebob quietly said looking up at her, "Yes, Spongebob what is it?" Sandy asked, the sponge hesitated, he had something on his mind, and it was hard to say.
"Are y'all okay?" Sandy asked, Spongebob shot his head up towards her, "Huh, oh yeah, I just…" he hesitated again, *sigh* "Would you, go out with me?" Spongebob asked casting his head down in shame.
Sandy sat back in shock, had he really? "Spongebob?" Sandy called, Spongebob shook his head, "I knew it would be a stupid idea." He said to himself, he glanced up at her, she too must have had something to say, 'this won't be good.' He told himself, but then she smiled at him.
"I, I'd love to," she said, his jaw dropped, he couldn't believe this, "Y, you're kidding," he said, Sandy laughed, "No, I'd really like to date y'all." Sandy said holding his hand in hers, Spongebob stuttered, this couldn't be happening, not to him, "S, Sandy…" Sandy just laughed, quickly she slid the glass helmet off his head, grabbing his face and bringing his lips to meet hers.
It took him a short few seconds to put it all together, that this woman was kissing him, his bubble helmet laid discarded behind him, the feelings were unreal, it felt so good, hot, and he wanted more of her. He pulled her in closer, adjusting her face just a bit to get the more comfortable position he could.
They finally pulled apart, both of them gasping for either air or water. Spongebob slid his helmet back over his head, taking a very much needed breath.
"Whoa," he panted looking at her, Sandy giggled, "Yeah, that was better than I had thought it would be." Sandy admitted, "Really?" Spongebob questioned, they both laughed.
*beep beep* *beep beep*
"Huh? What's that sound?" Sandy asked, Spongebob looked down at his watch, "It's time," Spongebob jumped, "Time, time for what?" Sandy asked, "Time to go get Squidward, silly." Spongebob said, "Oh, right." Sandy plainly said.
Spongebob hugged Sandy, "And, when we get back, I'll take you on a date." Spongebob cooed, "A date, really where to?" Sandy asked, Spongebob laughed, "It's a surprise, you're gonna have to wait until I get back." Spongebob said poking Sandy's nose.
Sandy sighed, "Oh alright, Squarepants, go hurry up and get Squidward, that's if they were actually able to bring em back," Sandy rolled her eyes, "Even though I still don't trust them guys, and don't want y'all goin' I can't stop ya, so just promise me, you'll come back, unharmed." Sandy said.
"Well, Sandy you know you could come with me, if you want." Spongebob said, "I'm afraid I can't, I've got to finish this serum I've been working on." Sandy said scratching the back of her head, "Oh really, what is it for?" Spongebob asked, Sandy shrugged, "It's a surprise." She winked at him.
Spongebob laughed, "Fair enough, well see ya later sweet cheeks." Spongebob said kissing her cheek through his helmet, Sandy giggled "See ya, be safe ok." Sandy waved as her sponge made his way out of the dome, "I will, trust me," Spongebob said back, he then blew her a kiss and then closed the door.
Few minutes later
Walking down the road on his way to the location where he was supposed to gain back one of his long time friends, when he was met by none other than his best friend, Patrick.
"Hey Spongebob," Patrick greeted, picking the sponge up with one of his his famous sea bear hugs, "H, Hey Pat, how've ya been?" Spongebob managed to get out from all the pressure that was being forced on him, "Um, P, Pat could you please stop trying to kill me?" Spongebob asked, "Huh?" Said a confused starfish, "Oh, sure thing buddy!" Patrick shouted dropping the sponge to the ground with a loud thud.
Spongebob stood up, eyes crossed he rubbed the top of his head, "Whatcha been up to?" Patrick asked Spongebob, Spongebob stopped rubbing his head, he smiled, "Oh you know, the usual." Spongebob said.
"Sweet," Patrick nodded, "yeah, I've got a girlfriend now." Spongebob pointed out, "Ppft, we know" Patrick said rolling his eyes, "Yeah, wait, you do?" Spongebob asked, "How, I mean we just started dating." Spongebob said, "Well duh, you have a lot of girlfriends." Patrick said, Spongebob shocked, "What?" "Yeah you know, there's Sandy, Pearl, um, Mrs. Puff if she counts, Susie, Sally, Maddie, Juvia, Sadie, Janet, Tammy, Tina, um, who else is there?" Patrick asked.
"Oh, no Pat those are friends that happen to be girls, no I mean a girlfriend, as in someone you go on dates with, um, ones that you can kiss and whatever boyfriends and girlfriends do." Spongebob explained, "There like more than friends, and yes sometimes, more than best friends, in this case she is more than that." Spongebob said.
"Ah what?" Patrick asked, "You lost me at, Oh," Patrick said, Spongebob rolled his eyes, "Nevermind," Spongebob said.
"Hey, Sponge did they ever get that popsicle out of the freezer?" Patrick asked, "What do you mean, oh wait you mean Squidward, um, I would think so if I'm supposed to go meet him today." Spongebob said, "Who?" Spongebob sighed rolling his eyes again, "I'll see ya later, Pat" Spongebob waved as he walked away, "Who?"
….
"Hey, Spongebob me boy" Krabs greeted his employee, "I've been looking all over for ya," Krabs said, Spongebob chuckled, "You have, why?" Spongebob asked, "Well, I'm not sure how you're gonna take this but, well it seems like the right time, I mean, once those fish get Squidward back and the Krusty Krab is up and running…"
Spongebob stared at Krabs, there seemed to be something on his mind, and whatever it was, it must've been important.
"It's about the Krusty Krab, and well, I'd normally tell ya inside me place but, it's closed for the week." Krabs shrugged, "Gosh you're not firing me, are you?" Spongebob asked, "Please don't let me go, please, I've worked my whole life there, it's the only thing that I know how to do." Spongebob pleaded down on his knees.
'Oh, brother' Krabs murmured rolling his eyes, he picked the crying sponge up, "I'm not gonna fire ya, this is worse than that." Krabs said, "What could be worse than that, don't tell me, you're shutting down the Krusty Krab!" Spongebob shouted, "No, you can't, I won't let you, please sir, anything but that." Spongebob cried, again.
"Spongebob!" Krabs yelled getting the sponge's attention, Spongebob stopped crying looking to his boss, "That's not it either, not even close." Krabs said, "Ok, if you're not firing me, and you're not shutting the place down, than what is it?" Spongebob asked.
"Well me boy, ya see, I am getting old ya see…" Krabs started, "Oh, Pa-lease sir, you're not that old, 30 isn't that old," Spongebob said, "Spongebob, I'm 74, not 30" Krabs corrected.
"82? Really wow that's..., you're really…. Um never mind." Spongebob awkwardly dismissed scratching the back of his head, "Yes, as you see the actual retirement age is 65, and well I am 9 years over the limit." Krabs explained, "So," Spongebob shrugged, "So here's the scary part, I'm putting you in charge…" Krabs paused to let the sponge speak.
"Wow that is scary." Spongebob admitted, "Now, hold on Krabs, I am honored you picked me for this position but, sir I mean are you sure you want me, I mean, I'm still a kid aren't I?" Spongebob asked, "and what do you mean, you're retiring, you can't retire and leave me alone." Spongebob said, Krabs sighed, "I didn't think it'd be this hard, Spongebob you're 30 years as of this year." Krabs said, Spongebob looked to his side, "I know…" Spongebob said, hating the reminder "but…" "Spongebob I really need you to do this for me, ok, I need someone I can trust to take care of the place, I'd give the place to Ol' Pearly but… you know how she is." Krabs shrugged looking to the ground.
"Spongebob, I'm not going to be here much longer, and I really need you to take care of the old place, and me daughter, if you know what I mean." Krabs said, "Don't say that, Krabs I don't want to think about that." Spongebob shook his head.
"Spongebob I'm beggin ya, please don't let me down." Krabs said, Spongebob didn't say anything he just nodded, "Well, I'll see ya around boy, you'll make a fine leader." Krabs said as he walked away.
Leaving Spongebob behind with the golden plated key in his hands, he smiled at it, the Krusty krab was now his, as much as he hated the thought of not having Eugene in a short few years, he was happy that he had given the place to him instead of some big businessman who would demolish the place and leave the employees jobless.
Today had to be his best day ever, first he kissed Sandy, and are now an item, second his favorite job was now his forever, and thirdly, he was getting his best squid friend back today.
Or so he had thought.
Present time
His lungs burned, and so did his nose, his chest ached, and so did his face, in fact nearly everything hurt, he couldn't breath, he was being suffocated. His eyes fluttered open, not yet really registering what was going on.
His vision was blurry he could barely see anything, *groan* "W, where am I?" Spongebob wondered as his vision slowly return. He could make out a few dark figures, "Sir, he's waking up." Said a muffled voice.
Spongebob flinches from the sudden burst of light, his eyes fully adjust to it, he looks back at the three beings in front of him, his eyes widen, he knew who they were, they were the guys from earlier.
Spongebob sat up, or at least tried to, *Cling* "Huh?" Spongebob looked at his wrists, which were tied down to a table, he tried to move them again but it was useless, he couldn't even move his feet.
What was going on? Why was he like this? What was he doing tied down to this table? The scientist laughed, "Try as you may, but you will find it impossible to get free," he said, Spongebob stopped struggling, looking at him, "W, what do you want from me?" Spongebob cried, "hmm, well what nearly everyone wants, your death." He answered.
"Wh, what?" Spongebob questioned, "It may be hard to believe but, it is very much true, however, you will not die as soon as you think you are, or as soon as they want you to, no, you'll be kept alive for a few more days, possibly weeks, or however long this takes,it may not be long but it's long enough, but you will wish that you were I'd hate to be in your seat right now." The doctor shrugged.
Speechless, confused this didn't make any since, today was supposed to be his best day ever, it started as The best day ever, but turned into the worst day ever, why? Why was this happening to him, 'Why' was the only thing he could think of.
"W, why would they want me dead?" Spongebob asked, his mind was racing, trying to think of the possibilities, but he couldn't find even one, if anything he was the most needed, "Why would anyone want me to die, who said this?" Spongebob asked tears weld up in his eyes.
"Nevermind who, all I can say is that you are right, not everyone wants you dead, just some, very powerful people, and not only do we want you dead, but we also need you," he said, "W, why, what do you need me for, and why do you want me dead!" Spongebob asked.
"Hmm, you seem pretty determined to find out, and well, what the heck, you're going to die soon anyway, so, I'll tell you." The scientist said, he turned to his two workers, "Go, leave come back in five minutes." He ordered them, "Yes sir," they said before they left.
Dr. Dave turned to Spongebob, smiling with a evil grin, "You may not like what you are about to hear, but you asked." The doctor said, Spongebob nodded, he was already afraid of what he was going to say.
Outside the building
"No, you can't!"
"That's not right, that's terrible! I won't let you!"
"No, NO, NOOO!"
This was as all that was heard, with the company of an evil laugh, Spongebob was just told what they were planning, and he didn't like it, and worst of all he had the most part of it, and there was nothing he could do about it, he was trapped in this building, with no one around.
Well… I guess this is the stopping point for this chapter, I didn't want to make this chapter too long but…. Hey, what can I say, but I stopped it there, and the story will be continued next time, stay tuned.
