M. Peabody and Sherman
Chapter 3: The old west
-Have you said time machine?-asked she
-Exactly, Ms. Jason-
Jennifer couldn't believe what he has said! A time machine?! She was so impressed, scared, confused but, at the same time, everything made sense. How didn't she guess it? Peabody was the most intelligent creature in the world... Sherman knew a new version of the Spanish conquered (that might be the correct one)... They appeared in different ages... HE HAD A TIME MACHINE! The only thing she always wanted... Peabody built it.
-You... have... A TIME MACHINE!-She exclaimed happily.-Oh, my! You built it, didn't you?-
-Yes, I made it for using it with Sherman. In fact, I gave it to him as a present... but he always used it with me-
-So, it's Sherman's?-
-Yes, I think so-
-And you really think he didn't show it to Penny Peterson?-
Peabody got really surprised about that question.
-Why should he show it to her?-
-Mmm... Because Sherman is completely in love with her-
How did she know it? Was it as obvious?
-But anyway...-she got closer to the machine.-When did you travel?-
-Not where... you said when?-
-It's a time machine, isn't it?-
-Oh, right. Well, I've travelled to 1789, at...-
-French Revolution-
-How did you know?-
-Mmm... I'm a history teacher!-
-Let's see... I've travelled to 1330 BC-
-Have you met Tutankhamen?-
-1184 BC-
-You think the Trojan War is a safe place for a kid?
-1503-
-Renaissance? Let me guess... Da Vinci?-
Peabody continued saying different ages... But she's a history teacher; she knew what happened in every single age. Which made Peabody freaked out a little bit.
-Ok, I understood! You know what happens in every age-
-Great!-she said getting into the WABAC
-XIX century, America-
-Old West-
-Agh...-
Peabody wasn't accustoming to being with someone as smart as him.
-Talking about Old West...-she made signs to the machine
-Wait! You want to use it? No-
-Why not? You will show me a time machine without probing me that it works?-
-Exactly-
-But what's wrong about using it? You will be with me! And I'll do what you order! I swear it! Please! I'm a history teacher: my dream is travelling through time!-
Peabody imagined Sherman telling him: ''told you''!''. His plan was to show it to her, without using it.
-Please! I'll never tell you to use it again! Just a few seconds! I only want to visit it. I see it, and we'll go away-
She made a ''Please!'' grimace, with her hands together and with tears in her eyes, as a child wanting a new toy. Peabody wondered how old she was.
-Please! Please! Please!-
-Agh, fine...-he got in with her.-Let's go to the Old West!-
-Yes!-
Sherman sitting in his bedroom was wondering what his father was doing... the curiosity was too strong... So, he decided to go out and see them. When he went to the WABAC's place saw the thing he knew will happen: Mr. Peabody and Ms. Jason travelling through time.
-So, you have it under control, Mr. Peabody?-he asked to himself remembering his father words
After they left the room, he used a machine that was a kind of computer hid in the wall: it has written a kind of ''historial'' of the WABAC, and it says when the machine was now. Mr. Peabody invented this when Sherman and Penny started to use it on their own. Just to being sure if they were in a safe place. Sherman stopped himself: was he turning as his father? Was he as overprotective as him? No, this was the only exception. He wanted to see when they were...
-Old West?-he looked at the other time machine. It was a kind of robust WABAC, built by Mr. Peabody when he was in Ancient Troy and Sherman thought he was dead. It worked perfectly, as the other machine.-May Me...? No! - He couldn't do it... and less being alone. His father needed his own space... and he was with Ms. Jason. Mr. Peabody was in love with her and...
His cellphone started to ring. A new Penny's message:
''So? What happened? Is our history teacher at your house? Answer me, please''
He answered:
''Yeah... Well, not at all... Mr. Peabody and she are in Old West''
Penny didn't answer. And Sherman decided to let them in peace. He went to his penthouse again. But before he could do something... someone appeared in the elevator.
-Penny?!-
-Hi, Sherman-she got in.-So? Which clothes may I use for Old West?-
-1880, here we are-
Jennifer, full of emotion and dressed up with a white dress, started to talk about different stuff from this age. They got into a bar and sat in a table.
-You know Old West is full of famous and important feminine figures, as Calamity Jane, or Annie Oakley, Belle Starr...-
-Nellie Cashman, Sarah Winnemuca, Sacajawea, and Julia Archibald Holmes-finished him
-How do you know?-
Peabody made a ''really?'' face to her.
-Right, you have a time machine-she got closer to him.-Oh, my! I really thought if I'd ever see a time machine, I will dismay! But I didn't! Which it's unbelievable!-she looked at Peabody.-Thank you-
-For what?-
-For everything! For trust me, for show me the WABAC, for come my wish true!-she screamed and hugged him.
Peabody stood a little... paralyzed. He wasn't expecting that reaction. And he has never received a hug from a woman before. But... he liked it, was Sherman right? Did he like her? Or worse... was he in love with her? This reminds him, what may Sherman be doing now?
-I'm not sure about this, Penny-said Sherman stopping the robust WABAC in the Old West.
-Sherman, they won't see us!-she said going out from the machine.-And don't lay me, you really want to be here. If you don't want to, why did you investigate about where was the WABAC?-
-Fine, I wanted to do it... but if Mr. Peabody sees me, he will kill me-
-Don't worry!-Penny got closer to the bar where Peabody and Jennifer were.-You must believe they won't see us! And they won't... THERE ARE THEY!-she shouted when she saw Mr. Peabody and Ms. Jason hugging
-Oh, my!-he said
-This is even more interested than what I thought!-
Sherman couldn't believe what he was seeing. Mr. Peabody wasn't at all a ''fond'' person (or dog), he was really formal. He wasn't allowed to call him dad because he thought ''dad'' was a ridiculous name. So... this means that... he was actually in love with Jennifer!
''What are you doing?'' asked Peabody to himself. Was he hugging Sherman's teacher? A woman obsessed with history? Who was a little clumsy? WHAT WAS HE DOING?! Or why did he like it? He should be far away from her. She wasn't the kind of woman for him! Hold on, why should he be wondering if she was his kind? He must do something right now.
-So, this is the last time you'll use the WABAC-said Peabody staying away from her
-Yes... I swore it, right?-
-Yes... well, now you've seen everything, we must leave-
-Fine... but I just want to do something before doing it-
-Ms. Jason, we must leave now-
-First of all: call me Jennifer, if you trust me the WABAC, you can call me for my name. Second: we have time! We have a time machine, remember?-
-But...-
-Third: I want to meet someone important before we go-
-Please, tell me you want to meet the sheriff from the city-
-Billy the Kid-she said remembering the famous thief of the Old West
-Are you crazy? He's a criminal! You can't meet him-
-Yes, we can, Peabody. You know that you can!-
Peabody knew how Billy was like: he was a young, handsome man, smart, fast...
-Anyway... that wasn't the deal! You said that you will only see the past, and go back. Just a few seconds!-
-I know what I said but... Please! You have all your life for travelling through time, but I only have this day-
Peabody knew that she was saying the true. He could travel through time every day... but not she. Even he thinks that a promise is a sacred word, he accepted.
-Fine... but that's everything I will do for you-
-Thank you!-she said getting closer to him, but this time (remembering his last thoughts); Peabody went off from the table.
-We... we must go now-he said walking away
-Right...-
-They are coming here, Sherman-said Penny
-We must leave now, before they...-but someone interrupted their talk
-Hello, my little friends, what are you two doing here? This isn't a children place-said a young guy beside them
-We were... leaving-added Penny
-Yes... we are just...-
-Let me guess, you don't have parents, right? But don't worry the streets are full of criminals who may care of you-he said making fun of them
-Billy the Kid-decided Sherman
-Exactly, who are you?-
-I'm Sherman-
-Do you have parents, Sherman?-
-No, we don't. We must leave now-opined Penny, but Billy took her by the arm
-Drop her off!-screamed Sherman
-So, you don't have parents? Perfect, because I need a defenseless person to steal the city's bank. Do you want to be it?-he asked to Penny who was almost crying
-I want to be it!-said Sherman.-Let her go, I'll go with you-
-Fine, I can change it- he took him
-Sherman!-screamed Penny watching him go away
-Billy the Kid isn't in my opinion the best person to meet-opined Peabody (a little jealous)
-But it's the most famous thief of the Old West-
-Famous people aren't like you think. Remember, history isn't always right...-
-Can you stop with that? I know he was a criminal, but I want to meet him! So...-
-Mr. Peabody!-screamed Penny running to him
-Penny! What are you doing here?-he asked
-Peterson?!-Asked Jennifer confused.-Peabody! You told me that the only persons who know about the WABAC were you and Sherman-
-Yes, but Sherman showed it to her a few years ago-
-How many people know about the machine then?-
-It wasn't planed, just...-
-It's a long story why I know about the WABAC... but it isn't important now! I'm here for Sherman!-
-What happened?-Peabody looked around worried.-Where is Sherman? What happened to him? Why are you two here?-
-Billy the Kid kidnapped him!-
-What?!-
-We used the rustic WABAC to follow you, we saw you two in the bar and, suddenly, Billy appeared and saw we didn't have parents-she explained
-Wait! You followed me?! Why?-
Penny looked at Jennifer.
-It doesn't matter, where is Sherman?-
-He tried to kidnap me, but Sherman sacrificed for me, so he took him! Which it's completely sweet, he sacrificed for me!-she said with a lovely smile.
-Why did Billy kidnap him?-
-Because he wanted to use him to steal the city's bank!-
-Now, you're going to learn how to robe, Sherman. Maybe, someday you would do it, too. Without a family and without a...-tried to say Billy but he was interrupted
-I don't need learn how to robe, everyone knows how! You take something that isn't yours without paying it; it's not really... hard to do-
-But I'm the best thief of all the Old West-
-Old West isn't really big, is it?-
-I'm starting to know why you don't have a family-
-Oh, I do have a family-
-Do you? So, what? You escaped from home?-
-No, it's a long story that I'm not going to tell you-
-And what was the girl that was with you?-
-A girl-
-I mean, which relationship do you have with her? Because it has to be really important for you, you sacrificed for her-
-Do you really speak with people you kidnap? Can you just robe the bank and let me go?-opined Sherman with no fear, no concern, no problem. This made Billy really mad. And that was what Sherman wanted to do.
-You know something... maybe I won't let you go after the robe-
-Agh... you want to speak more with me? Your conversations are so boring!-
-And what do you want to talk about, little one?-
-About how you will be killed when you'd be 21-
He looked at Sherman scared, confused, he was 20 years old... but he won't be afraid of a child!
-And how old are you?-
-I'm ten-
-Well, let's talk how you will die in a few seconds, with only ten years old-
-I don't think so...-
-Why?-
-Because my father is here, and the girl that was with me has called him-
-So what?-
-He is able to bite you, Billy the Silly-
-Ha, no person is able to touch me, less biting me-
-But he's not a person... at all-
-What is he? A dog?-he asked laughing
-Exactly...-
Billy laughed so hard.
-Good luck!-he took him by the arm again.-Let's robe a bank!-
-Yeah!-said Sherman sarcastic
Billy got into the bank with a pistol in one hand and Sherman in the other hand.
-Hey! This is a robe!-he shouted and everyone got really scared.-If you don't give me all the money, I will kill this poor and defenseless child-
-I'm not poor and I'm not defenseless!-he screamed trying to escape.-And I have a family!-screamed Sherman biting his hand. The thief dropped him and his arm off.
Sherman walked away and hid beside a bank's wall. He was wishing Billy walk away and let him in peace. What will happen if he finds him? He tried to look at him without showing more than his eyes. Billy was inspecting his bit hand, he looked really angry. Sherman looked down. His pistol was on the floor... if he could only take it.
-You made a big mistake, doggy!-screamed the thief angrily
-Exactly, Billy-said Penny beside him.-The only person who can call him doggy is me-
-Oh, look your little friend is here-
-And he is not the only one-said Peabody getting in too
-Hold on! Is your father really a dog?!-
Sherman made a good use of the situation...
-And I...-Jennifer got in.-I don't have a kind of ''relationship'' with any of them. But well, it was really nice to meet you, Billy.-she said getting closer to him
-Jennifer!-screamed Peabody
-Fine... I'm off-
-And you three think you can defeat me?-said Billy laughing.-I can kill you all, right now!-he tried to find his arm... but it wasn't anywhere.
-Hey, Billy, do you want this?-asked Sherman with his pistol in hand
-Haha! You know what? I'm so... LEAVING!-he said running away from there
-Sherman! Are you okay?!-asked Peabody running to him and revising him
-Yes, Mr. Peabody. Have you seen what I've done?-
-Yes, you've followed me with the other time machine, when I said you can't use it because it may not work; you've spied me and disobey me; and you saved Penny from being kidnapped, sacrificing yourself, which makes me...-Sherman looked down, he disappointed him.-It makes me really proud of you!-
-Really?-
-Of course, you were really brave. Anyway you'd be punished for two weeks-Sherman hugged him.
-Sherman!-Penny run and hugged him. Sherman received her and, taking her from the waist, he lifted her up. When he put her down, they looked steady for a second. But then, he left her.
Jennifer stood a little away of that beautiful scene. She wasn't part of it. She has made nothing brave or important for being part of it. In fact, she wasn't part of any family in the whole planet... even when she was really proud of Sherman, too. Even when she wanted to be part of it...
Sherman looked Jennifer's sad face.
-Thanks for helping us, too-said Sherman to her
-I haven't really helped, Sherman-
-Yes, you came with us-added Peabody.-You sacrificed for us with no reason-
-I wouldn't say that... I mean, anyone would do it in my place-
-No, no one would do it-
-But I...-Peabody smiled to her.-You're welcome-
-It was amazing!-said Penny to Sherman inside the WABAC going back home
-Yes, I bit Billy the Kid!-screamed Sherman excited
-Anyway, I must confess that luck was with us... Old West isn't the best place for two children to travel-Peabody looked at them angry.-AND WHY DID YOU FOLLOW ME?!-
-Sorry, Mr. Peabody... but... you said that you had the situation under control, so, I decided to see how was the ''situation'' like, and I noted you were travelling with Ms. Jason-explained Sherman
-And I sent him a message and he told me you were in Old West with her. So, I asked my parents to go to ''play'' to your house and they said yes-continued Penny
-Together we used the rustic WABAC to come-
-Is this related to the belief that I like your teacher?-
-No! Well... a little bit... Ok, yes, we do-confessed them at the same time
-How many times I may tell you I don't like her!-
-If you don't like her, why are you asking this when she isn't here?-asked Penny
Jennifer was using the rustic WABAC, which she insisted in travelling it, because Peabody couldn't use the two machines at the same time, and they didn't know if the WABAC could support the weight of four persons. So, to not take any risk, Peabody taught her how to drive it. And, Peabody needed to tell Sherman and Penny off.
-Because I knew this was related to that belief! And it's completely inappropriate! She's your history teacher, Sherman-
-So what? If you like her, it doesn't matter-opined Sherman
-Yes, it matters-
-NO!-screamed they at the same time
But before they could continue the conversation, they were at home. Jennifer got there a few seconds later.
-I could drive it! It was pretty fantastic!-she screamed
She was so perfect... But she might pass more time with them if Sherman wanted her to fall in love with Mr. Peabody. Sherman couldn't let her go.
-What if we travel to another time?-proposed Sherman
They all turned to watch Sherman.
-Sherman, Ms. Jason must leave now and...-
-But maybe we could...-
-No, we can't. Sherman, the WABAC needs energy and what would happen if we all can't travel with only one time machine...-
-What if we use the two machines?-proposed Penny
Peabody looked at Sherman really angry... something told him that he wanted to travel again because of the stupid belief that says that he's in love with Jennifer.
-That's a bad idea!-shouted Peabody
-Yes, he's right-said finally Jennifer.-I promised that I will use it only once. This is amazing anyway. And I must leave now so...-
-Do you want to stay for dinner?-proposed Sherman
-I don't think she could stay-
-I, actually: can stay. If your father is agree, of course-
She could stay? How would he tell her no in that case?
-If you can, I guess its fine-
''What are you doing?!'' asked Peabody to himself again. Now, with Sherman, Penny and Jennifer... it will be a LONG night.
Hi! I hope you all enjoyed this story! I will upload a new chapter every week. They are only 11 chapters.
By the way, I want to say that there are soo many things that I bet they're wrong in the story about history and that stuff (I took it all from Wikipedia, so, if you have a history lesson, please don't remember this xD )
Thanks for reading! :D