Hey everyone. Here I am with chapter 7 of Why Theo Why. I hope that you are liking it and don't worry about Theodore. Thanks for reading this far and don't forget those reviews and suggestions.
Chapter 7: What Should I Do
Alvin was in shock and was nearly in tears at what he heard Simon say. It wasn't like him to be sensitive but he's never seen anyone who's life was in danger.
"So you felt it was a good idea not to tell us earlier?!" Alvin shouted.
"I was waiting for the best time to tell you guys." Simon said.
"The best time? That is a bunch of garbage and you know it Mr. Know-it-all!" Alvin yelled again.
"You want to make something of it?" Simon yelled back. It appeared that both of them were about to go at it.
Alvin was about to throw a punch when he heard, "STOP IT!!" The voice had belonged to Theodore. Both Alvin and Simon were shocked to hear Theodore yell as loud as he could. Theodore was in tears and was in a huge rage. A normal sized Theodore hopped off his bed with nothing but shorts on. Simon and Alvin had never seen this side of Theodore. It was as if he was letting out all his rage he had collected over the many years of teasing and taunting by Alvin and peers and taking it out on his brothers. He shoved Alvin straight to the ground and didn't regret it at all. Alvin never expected Theodore to ever be able to do that.
Theodore then gave a nasty look over at Simon and yelled, "Put that formula down!" Simon did as he was told because he was actually afraid of Theodore. After putting the formula on his dresser, Theodore shoved Simon against the wall.
"Theodore, what are you doing this for?" Alvin said scared as well.
"I'm trying to tell you this.." Theodore shoved Alvin back on his butt. "...doesn't do me any good!!" Theodore finished. "I'm not going to take that formula Simon and you can't make me. I'd rather live thin the die!!" Theodore backed up heading for the living room.
Dave was standing at the door now and Theodore continued to walk backwards yelling at his brothers. This was the first time that Dave saw how thin Theodore had actually become since he didn't have a shirt on. Theodore bumped into Dave and turned around but didn't say anything. He just ran out of the house and sat on the porch while slamming the door behind him.
"Would you guys care to explain what that was all about?" Dave said with his arms crossed.
"Well we showed Theodore's formula to him..." Simon showed Dave the beaker as well. "...and when we told him the risks of taking it, he didn't take it very well." Simon answered.
Alvin shook his head at his younger brother and said, "Well it looks like I'll have to tell the whole truth yet again. Simon's is right, to a degree, but what he didn't say was we started to argue in front of Theodore and he snapped. Then you walked in."
Dave was satisfied by this and Simon added what could possibly happen to Theodore if the formula doesn't work as planned. Dave was more then satisfied now and said "Thanks for telling me the truth. I'm going to get Theodore, but you two need to stay up here and work this thing out." He ordered.
Dave left to get Theodore and Alvin and Simon started to talk.
"I'm sorry." Both said at the same time. Both were also hoping Dave could convince Theodore to come back inside.
"Do you think I did the right thing Alvin? You know, will this work for Theodore?" Simon asked his brother.
"Don't worry Simon. You're smart enough. I'm sure everything will be fine, just keep believing." Simon was surprised but smiled at the kind of turn around Alvin has had over the course of a week. Both of them hugged and went back downstairs.
Dave meanwhile had made it to the back porch and saw Theodore sitting on the lawn chairs they had out there with his hands in his bony face. Dave tried to make Theodore feel better by saying, "Boy. You look really good Theodore." Dave sat in the chair right next to Theodore's.
Theodore didn't take to this kindly and lifted his face out of his arms and Dave could see the tears and rage Theodore had left. Then with all that rage, Theodore reached over and punched Dave right in the stomach which Dave did not expect.
"Ooo." Dave yelled considering it hurt a little bit. It hurt Theodore more though so he was rubbing fist.
"I was just trying to make you feel better." Dave said.
"Well it didn't work." Theodore still said mopey.
Dave picked up Theodore which was extremely easy considering he was about 20 pounds now and placed him on his lap.
"I'm scared Dave. I don't know what I should do. I didn't expect Simon's cure could kill me." Dave nodded in agreement.
Suddenly without warning, Theodore's stomach started to glow the bright pink color and he screamed in agony. Dave noticed this time considering that Theodore wasn't wearing a shirt. Dave watches in horror to see Theodore's stomach shrink before his very eyes. Very quickly, the glow had disappeared and Dave could easily see Theodore's ribs and he was easily several pounds lighter then Simon. Theodore was crying yet again and asked, "What should I do?"
Dave thought for a while thinking of the right thing to say. Theodore looked at him wiping away some tears.
"Well Theodore. This isn't something I can make you do, but if I had to choose I would..." Dave finished the rest of it in a whisper and Theodore smiled at the suggestion.
"Thanks Dave. Would you mind carrying me inside, I think know what to do." Theodore said.
Dave listened to him and carried him inside and headed upstairs just as Simon and Alvin were heading downstairs.
"Alvin, Simon. I'm sorry for what I did. I figure it would be better dieing with the family trying to help me then pushing them away." Theodore apologized.
This was when Alvin and Simon saw how thin Theodore had gotten. Simon figured Theodore couldn't survive another reaction to the formula.
"So what are you going to do?" Alvin asked.
"Guys. I'm ready to take the formula." Theodore asked Dave to put him down and he walked upstairs along side his brothers not knowing if he will ever see them after today.
Well there it was. I hope you liked it. Sorry if you don't like serious chapters like the last few were. I will also say there will be a twist you just won't know what it is. It may be good or bad only I know. Well thanks for reading this far and don't forget those reviews and suggestions. Bye.
