Chapter 2: Learning The Prophecy

Theodore's expression changed when he found out who they are. "Oh, it's so good to see you all, and in person I might add," Theodore said with content.

Jake then said, "Why do you say that?"

"Well," Theodore began, "you're all supposed to be animated characters."

"Well, we're real, thanks to your imagination," said Aang.

Theodore couldn't believe about Aang saying that his imagination made them real, but he had to get back to the subject. "Anyway, why are these Nobodies chasing me and calling me the Knight of Renaissance Light?" said Theodore in a curious mood.

Danny Fenton replied, "Well, they're after you, because of an old, yet effective prophecy. It's all right here in this little old scroll. It tells the whole story"

When Danny unfurled the scroll, a picture was exposed. It showed of a knight in shining armor, but with a face, that was much like Theodore's, but with longer, wavier hair and a soul patch (a small beard just between the lower lip and chin). Theodore could not believe this. "Is that me? "

"Of course it's you, child. In another life, if I wish to be more specific. Anyway, back to the prophecy. This goes back during the 5th century. This divination says, and I quote 'And it shall be henceforth, that the Knight of Renaissance Light shall rise again in the human world, as a child with a heart of a rebellious leader and a mind full of fiction. And he shall defeat the Evil Thing and restore peace to all worlds,' and well, you fit the description exactly, both physically and mentally," Grim said.

"Wait a momento, 8th grade was easy, and I am sure that high school will be a bit harder. Saving worlds, on the other hand, is a different story, "said Theodore in a queasy voice. "Just because I fit the Knight of Renaissance Light description thoroughly, it does not mean I am the one you are looking for. Besides, why should the fate of the world lie in the hands of a boy with Asperger's Syndrome?"

Ash then said, "That's not true. Just because you're human and have Asperger's Syndrome (whatever that is), it doesn't mean you don't have what it take to be a true hero. You're just not believing what we're saying and denying the truth."

"If you can't save our worlds, then the Evil Thing will also destroy and take over your world as well," said SpongeBob, "unless you start taking your piece of hope pie and flip that Evil Thing like an ole' Krabby Patty."

Theodore thought for a long time and said, "I'll have to think about it and answer tomorrow. Cause today, I enjoy my summer vacation. Oh, one more thing. What's with all the hoods and stuff?"

"Oh, because we're part of a secret rebel alliance that has known the Knight for many centuries. Its goal was a simple fulfillment: to find the next Knight and train him for his upcoming battle against our enemy who's trying to take over the worlds by bringing back the Dark Ages. But, we're probably in trouble just for telling you about our alliance and will get in more trouble by telling you more," Jaden said hastily.

"Wait a minute, upcoming battle, the Dark Ages returning. I don't get it. What's the connection? Who is behind all this, anyway?" Theodore wondered aloud.

Just like that, they disappeared without a trace. Nevertheless, Theodore decided to put that aside and ran quickly home, thinking of his answer. "I just hope that this whole "saving the worlds" thing doesn't affect my job at ACME," Theodore said queasily.

The next morning, as Theodore woke up, his cartoon friends were in his room, but there were more cartoons, like Popeye the Sailor Man, Cosmo & Wanda the fairies, Ben Tennyson the alien hero master, and Ren & Stimpy. Theodore was shocked to see that many cartoons in his own room. "Guys, why are there more cartoons in my room?"

"Well, you see, it's a funny story, really. These guys said that they found the Knight of Renaissance Light and know where he lives. So we followed them and took refuge in your home and, you know, hang around," Ben said.

Theodore then said with a worried dialect, "You all can't hide here. My mom will see you and will ground me for letting strangers in my room."

A voice then called, "Theodore, who's up there?"

Theodore hesitated and said, "Uh…No one! Oh no. I lied to my own mom. I've become my ex-friend, Sean Place."