Disclaimer: I do not own Megamind or the names Macklnn or Mendje. I give full credit to DreamWorks and Moonstar00125.

Chapter Three

"Alright, everyone has fifteen minutes to finish what you're doing then get to the lineup and if you don't get here in time we're leaving without you." Taya shouted through the intercom. Everyone was rushing around finishing their last preparations before they left for the Shranda clan. Roxanne was in her room giving Storm a sleeping medicine.

"Alright Stormie," she cooed. "Finish your milk so we can go." The cat gave her a look that said 'Don't rush me' then went back to drinking. Roxanne just rolled her eyes and began arming herself with a few weapons, just in case. She strapped her sword to her back, a dagger to her right shin for back up, and put on a breast knife if all else failed. She turned to see Storm passed out, milk gone. She put her in a shoulder bag and put it over her head so it crossed her body. In the bag with Storm was a change of clothes, the adviser-in-training necklace, and Storm's favorite toy. Having everything she ran out of her room and down the stairs. She got there with just seconds to spare.

As she took her place next to Lorel her sister asked teasingly, "Cutting it a little close, don't you think Roxie?" Roxanne could only gasp out a tired "Shut up," since she was still a little out of breath. Lorel just rolled her eyes. "Move out!" Taya suddenly shouted and everyone began to jog. Usually they would run, but even jogging Roxanne had to sprint to keep up with them. They stopped every half hour or so, so Roxanne could rest. She hated herself for making them stop because of her. The longer they stayed still the more likely a predator would find them. Every time they stopped Gealin would offer to carry her but she always refused. She was as stubborn as a Maza. Eventually, they made it to the Shranda clan.

The leaders of the clan came forward to meet them. They were wearing the white suit that the leaders of the clan wore. The male leader was named Macklnn and the female was named Mendje. Macklnn was a Shranda Vilva halfer, he had an angular face, a full beard and orange eyes. Roxanne had to admit, he was pretty good looking. Mendje was a Maza Yanew halfer, she had a round face and bright green eyes. Roxanne thought that she was the most beautiful female she had ever seen. "Greetings Maza clan. We welcome you to our home.'' Mendje said to them. "HIT IT!" Macklnn shouted pointing at them. They began playing and singing their gilder-gnaw welcome song.

Everyone's invited

this is how we live.

We're all here for each other

happy to give.

All we have we share.

And all of us we care,

so come on!

Welcome to our family time.

Welcome to our brotherly time.

We're happy giving and taking

to the friends we're making.

There's nothing we won't do.

Welcome to our family time.

(Welcome into the family)

Welcome to our happy to be time.

(We're so happy)

This is our festival.

You know and best of all

(Best of all)

we're here to share it all.

There's a bond between us

nobody can explain.

It's a celebration of life

and seeing friends again.

I'd be there for you.

I know you'd be there for me too.

So come on!

Welcome to our family time.

(Welcome to our family)

Welcome to our brotherly time.

(We're so happy)

This is our festival.

You know and best of all

(Best of all)

we're here to share it all.

As the song progressed they brought the clans into the main party room. Roxanne noticed that it was as big as the Maza's main training room. 'Makes sense,' she thought.

Remembering loved ones departed.

Someone dear to your heart.

Finding love, and planning a future.

Telling stories and laughing with friends.

Precious moments you'll never forget.

This has to be the most beautiful,

the most peaceful place

I've ever been to.

It's nothing like

I've ever seen before.

When I think how far I've come

I can't believe it,

yet I see it.

In them I see family.

I see the way we used to be.

Come on!

Welcome to our family time.

(Welcome into our family)

Welcome to our brotherly time.

(We're so happy)

We're happy giving and taking

(So happy to be)

to the friends we're making.

There's nothing we won't do.

Welcome to our family time.

(Welcome into our family)

Welcome to our happy to be time.

(We're so happy)

This is our festival.

You know and best of all

we're here to share it,

We're here to share it all!

When the song ended all the Shranda clan burst into cheers and began clapping for the singers and instrument players. "Taya it's lovely to see you again," Mendje said giving her old friend a hug. "It's been too long," Taya agreed. "May I introduce my daughters Lorel and Roxanne." she gestured to each as she said their names. "Charmed," Mendje said, touching her right palm to each of theirs, the classic Vil-hiln greeting. "May I introduce my son, Megmas." Megmas stepped forward and touched palms with them like his mother did. He looked just like his dad, except he had only a goatee and he had his mother's eyes. He was wearing black shorts and a black, buttoned vest. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he said.


Megmas examined the two females before him. They were both pretty, but scary at the same time. Lorel was looking him up and down while biting her lip and it was making him a little uncomfortable. Roxanne on the other hand was glaring at him like he had just spilled a bucket of gomin juice on her head. "Megmas, will you show Lorel and Roxanne to their rooms?" Mendje asked him. "Sure. Right this way," he said gesturing for them to follow him. As they walked he pointed out places of interest that they might want to visit later. "There is the kitchen, and right through that door is the library. In there is the dining room. Alright here is your room Lorel. The bathroom is just around that corner." he said gesturing to the left. "Alright, I'll see you two later then." she said going through the door. "Miss Roxanne, your room is right over here," he said moving a few doors down. Right as Roxanne was about to open the door, Storm began to move around. She pushed her paw through a little hole in the zipper, somehow managed to unzip it, and jumped out of the bag. "Whoa, what is that?" Megmas asked with a voice filled with awe. "That's my cat, Storm," Roxanne snapped. He bent down and looked at her closer. "Hey there little guy. Is it okay if I touch you?" he asked her. She looked up at him and blinked. "That means you can if you must," Roxanne translated. Megmas laughed and began scratching the back of Storm's neck, causing her to purr. "What's so funny?" Roxanne asked defensively. "She's really proud, isn't she?"

"Oh you have no idea." Storm glared at Roxanne for that, and Roxanne just stuck her tongue out at her. "She is very beautiful," Megmas complimented. "Yeah, she is. Too bad she's often too busy being a jerk for you to notice," Roxanne said jokingly. Megmas laughed, then asked, "Is that just her, or are all cats like that?" Roxanne looked down and said "I don't know. Storm was sent from Earth with me. She's the last cat, just like I'm the last human." Megmas looked at her with sadness in his eyes. "I'm so sorry," he said. Roxanne's anger flared and she snapped "Don't be! I don't need your useless pity!" Then she picked up Storm, went into her room, and slammed the door behind her. Megmas stood up and looked at her door in confusion and shock. Then with a disappointed sigh and a sad shake of his head, he walked away to find his minion.


Storm jumped out of Roxanne's arms and twitched an ear back while flicking the tip of her tail back and forth, the cat way of saying 'You way overreacted.' "Yeah well I don't need his pity." She spat the last word like it tasted bad. "I don't know about you, but I want to stay as far away from him as possible."

A/N: Anyone else think she overreacted? The reason will be explained soon. But only if I get five reviews.

Gomin: A fruit that looks like a walnut mixed with a grape. It smells worse than a skunk when juiced and leaves a permanent stain on what ever it touches.

Once again, I DO NOT own the names Macklnn and Mendje. Moonstar00125 does.