Mr. Peabody and Sherman
Chapter 10: A look to the future
Jen opened her eyes as big as two dishes.-What?!-she asked astonished
-Like you listened-said Peabody.-Is really strange?-
-This means that you've being acting nasty, bipolar, mad and aggressive to me because you were in love with me?-
Peabody smiled.-Yeah...-he looked sad again.-I know you may think I'm completely crazy, I know I'm a talkative dog who wears glasses and a red bowtie-
know I'm a talkative dog who wears glasses and a red bowtie-
Peabody wasn't expecting an ''I'm in love with you'' like an answer. Why should he even dream with it? He has been his entire life with this problem: love and relations. He couldn't have relations or communications with other dogs, because, even when he speaks eight different languages, he doesn't know how to speak with other dogs. And what about humans? They were even worse. Humans never supported that a dog was the most intelligent creature in the world. They were expecting them to be it, not a simple dog. That's, maybe, why they or at least most of them always hated him: jealousy. He can't have relations with dogs and he can't have them with humans either, because he is not a dog, but he isn't a human either. What is him? Why is he in the earth? He will never know. He always thought he won't feel love. Until the day when he met Sherman (of course that he felt father-son love), Sherman is the only person in the world that will always love and never judge him, because he is his father. Even when Sherman thinks the only mistake he has ever made was him... Peabody thinks, on the contrary, that Sherman was the only good thing he has ever made. What are prizes, money, a giant house, even a time machine, without someone who you love to share them with it? That's the only thing he would do once and once again, because it's the best thing he could ever have: Sherman.
Jen looked at him: he really thought because he was a dog he couldn't fall in love or meeting a woman who really loved him.
-And I'm not expecting you to feel the same for me... But, I had to tell it to you, and I understand if you don't want to see me again-he said starting to walk away
-No!-she took him by the hand (or paw).-I want to see you again-
-But I'm a dog...-
-And I'm a human-she smiled to him.-You don't have to think just because you're a dog you can't have a human girlfriend, Peabody-
-I will never be accepted by humans-
-Well, I was never accepted for humans either-
-What?-
-I don't have a family (except for my mother, who never sees me), or friends, or a boyfriend-
-But you can have them-
-But if I don't want it...-they were interrupted for a strange light in the air.
-Max traveled again-screamed Peabody (trying to change the conversation's way)
He went away running to the rustic WABAC and Jen, with no option, followed him.-Let's see where you've traveled...-
Peabody opened the little computer to see that he had traveled to the Jurassic age...
-Let's go for Penny and Sherman-she said
-Wait! It's a place too dangerous for two kids... They'll be safer here-he decided
-But...-
-Nothing can happen to them here, we'll be back in a few seconds, and they wouldn't note we've left-
Jen wasn't really sure about it. But he was right: a place full of dinosaurs isn't really safe for kids.-Fine, let's go!-
-Let's go, Sherman!-was saying Penny while they were following Future Sherman
-I'm not sure about this, Penny-
-Don't worry, he won't see us-
Future Sherman got into a restaurant and sat down in one of the tablets waiting for someone.
-But how do we know if he is me?-asked Sherman again getting into the restaurant following his another him
-Agh... If we don't investigate, we will never know it!-
Sherman didn't think it was something good what they were doing. His father always protected him and if he said following your other you from the future is wrong, it must be wrong.
-Anyway... I think this isn't fine, what if happens what happened last time?-he asked starting to walk back (without looking) and he stumbled with someone behind him.-Oh, sorry!-he said when he looked at the person behind him
-Sherman?-asked Mr. Peabody shocked.-Penny?-
-Mr. Peabody?-asked Penny and Sherman at the same time
-I can explain it-tried to say Sherman
-Why are you so... young?-
-What do you mean?-asked Sherman.-Wait! Are you Future Mr. Peabody?-
-What? You... is this related to the WABAC?-
-Maybe...-
-You've traveled to the future, haven't you?-
-Perhaps...-
Future Peabody started to remember.-Wait! Was it today?!-He screamed.-I forgot it... Oh, my! Sherman can't see you!-he took them by the hands and took them to a table away from Sherman where he was sat.
-Mr. Peabody what's going on?-asked his boy
-Sherman, now you're 27 years old! You can't be here! You must go back with my other me and forget about this!-
-But... What's going on? Why you're sitting here and no with me? I don't get this situation-he confessed
-You don't have to get it, Sherman! There are things you don't have to know yet!-
-What kind of things?-asked Penny
-You must know by now that time travel is a very serious thing, so remember...-
-Hey, there! I'm back!-screamed a woman with a familiar voice
-Oh, my!-was the only thing Future Peabody said before Future Jennifer appeared.
-I asked the waiter for some water, and you will never believe what I'm found: there is a delicious chocolate cake waiting for us...-Jennifer looked at Penny and Sherman.-Why are they so... young?!-
Peabody whispered some words to her ear.-Oh, but was it today?-asked she confused
-Apparently, yes-
-I forgot it!-
-Wait! Wait! Wait!-screamed Penny.-If we've traveled to the future, why is Jen here?-
Peabody and Jen looked at each other without knowing what to do.
-We... We... Are good friends-they decided. Sherman was the first one who knew what was going on.
-What are those ones?-asked him referring to a ring that Peabody was wearing and another ring, but with a little diamond on, that Jen was wearing.
-They... Are... Rings?-
-You're married!-screamed Sherman and Penny at the same time
-So, what's the plan?-asked Jen inside the rustic WABAC with Peabody
-You know Max better than me, don't you?-
-I think so-
-So, which could be the best distraction for him?-
-Mmm... I'm not sure; he isn't easily to distract himself, more with a time machine in his hands-
Peabody knew there must be something to distract him... Everyone has something; he has Sherman, for example. Someone who he loves or loved before... Like an ex-girlfriend... Jen!
-I found the perfect distraction-he said smiling to her
-Oh, my-
-Oh, yes-
Max was hiding the WABAC behind a big tree that had a lot of lianas. These ones fell from the tree really easily, maybe because of the carbon dioxide in the air, caused for a volcano which was just a few centimeters ago from where he was standing. He wanted to be in the last place Peabody could think he could be.
Of course that he didn't know that Peabody and Jen followed him there with the rustic WABAC, hidden behind another big tree.
-Max!-screamed Jen calling him
Max looked up, what was she doing there? Wasn't she with Peabody?
-What are you doing here?-
-Ah, that's the way of greeting me?-
-Mmm... Isn't it?-
-Of course than not! You must be saying something more like: hi! Or something like that!-
-Ok, hi! What are you doing here?-
-Do you know why the sky is blue?-
-What?-
She began a conversation ''with no sense'', trying to distract him, while Peabody was trying to find the WABAC. Suddenly, he saw a strange reflected of the sun on something invisible: the time machine! There was it! He might confess it... Max wasn't good at all hiding things. Carefully, he took the lianas off the machine, but unfortunately, before he could take it away from there, he saw a kind of little dinosaur color brown with yellow eyes who was watching him. He tried to scare it, but when he did it, the dinosaur started to make a really strange shout.
-So, if we make the count of all that factors, we get into the conclusion that my eyes are green-finished Jen, ending with Max's patient
-Why are we talking about this?-
-Because birds can fly-
-Eh? What was that?-he said listening the shout provoked for the dinosaur
-Well, birds can fly-
-Not what was that! I've lost the way of our conversation a long time ago-
-That's why we broke up, you never listen!-
-I heard something-
-NO!-she screamed taking his arm.-It might be a dinosaur or something like that-
-I want to see it-
-No!-
-What's really going on?-
-It's just... than... nothing!-
Peabody stumbled with a rock walking back because of the dinosaur, being seen.
-I see it now!-screamed Max pointing Jen and Peabody.-What do we have here?-asked Max.-Jennifer and Mr. Peabody? Together?-he laughed.-You know she will never be loyal to you, don't you?-
-That's my problem-he answered
Max looked at Peabody's face. He was completely sure of her after all. He finally understood what was going on.-No! Hold on!-he started to laugh
-What is funny?-asked Jennifer
-He... He is in love with you!-exclaimed he laughing.-That's why you showed her the WABAC! You wanted to conquer her! This is impossible, don't you know? She will never be with you! You're a dog!-said Max taking Jen by the arm
-How do you know what do I feel?-asked Jen
-Because you still love me-he said before kissing her
Peabody stood looking at them, in a kind of shock. But if something wasn't in a shock was his heart, who felt so hard when Max kissed Jen. He wanted to cry, to kill Max, to shout, to interrupt their kiss, but he didn't. Maybe, because he knew they were humans, and, even if Jen isn't in love with Max, she won't be in love with a dog either.
-So, how was it?-asked Max dropping her off.-She's shocked, I have that gift with women-
But Jen was shocked, yes, but because she felt NOTHING. She felt the same as she has kissed a wall. That's when she confirmed it: she was in love with Mr. Peabody, a talkative dog, the father from one of his students, someone who makes her freak out every time they talk... Well, love is as unexpected.
Peabody didn't say anything; he just started to walk away.
-Peabody, wait!-screamed Jen stopping him
-What?-
-I didn't finish talking to you-
-What do you mean?-
She looked down and smiled.-I'm a dog too!-she confessed and...Kissed him!
That kiss... was flawless. They've never felt that way before! Not even Jen, who had some boyfriends before him... That kiss was the kiss of their lives. They felt everything they were supposed to feel and more. Butterflies, flowers, music... Maybe it wasn't a really crazy idea if they start to hang out, after that kiss, they will never fall apart.
Jen separated from Peabody who didn't know what to say, so he just said the first thing that crossed his mind.-Mmm... That was... interesting-
Jen smiled. Peabody will always be Peabody.
-That was disgusting!-opined Max.-You've kissed a dog!-he reposed making sings of ''I will vomit''
-Maybe, but he's more like a human than you-she answered angry.-How is possible you threatened with hurting Penny?!-
-That's not something you should care about!-he shouted
-Give us the WABAC-reclaimed the dog
He got closer to them.-I don't have any reason to do that!-
-You stole it, and we found it, have a little of dignity and give it back-
-Never!-
-Mr. Miller, we can do this in a good way or a bad one-
Max, with his dagger that was in his trousers' pocket, took Jen.
-Fine, why doesn't anyone choose the good way?-
-Give me your other time machine. I will be even more famous if I have two time machines-
-Your problem with fame may need a solution-
-Just do it-
-Or what? Will you hurt your ex-girlfriend? What kind of monster are you?-
-I'm Max Miller, Peabody-
-There are humans that act more than an animal than me-
-Just do it-
-Fine, it's behind that tree-pointed Peabody, really relaxed this time, maybe he had a kind of plan.-Now, drop her off-
-Never-
-Fine, like you want-said Jen hitting his face with her head, so, in that moment, he didn't have another answer that dropping her off.-You really have a wrong thought about me, Max-
-Let's go to the WABAC-decided Peabody
-I'll use the rustic one-
-Fine-
Jen got into it, but before she could turn it on, Max tried to catch her again. And with all his force, he pushed the rustic WABAC into the volcano.
-JEN!-exclaimed Peabody when he saw that. He went away from the time machine and went running to see what happened to her. He could see the rustic WABAC disappear into the lava. Peabody sat on the ground, almost crying... Tears were going down his face... He was heartbroken. This made him think on something: he didn't want to lose her, he couldn't lose her. He felt complete with her; he felt as a human with her, he felt in love with her... He loved her. Exactly, he didn't have to deny it anymore, he loved her. He couldn't lose someone that meant so much for him like her. This couldn't be happening.
Max saw his sadness, his broken heart, and, instead of being touched, he smiled.
-I'm ok!-screamed Jen suddenly
Peabody got up running. She was holding from a branch inside the volcano. It wasn't too late yet!
-Jen! Hold on! I'll help you-but before Peabody could save her... Max got in.
Max wouldn't let him save her... He started to attack him with the dagger. Peabody didn't want to fight with him, he was concentrated in Jen. He needed to make this fight to quickly to save her. But he was in completely disadvantage, he didn't have a sword, or a knife, or a melon!
Max tried to hit him and Peabody felt to the floor. He started to go back, when he found himself ahead of a tree with a lot of lianas. The tree was exactly behind him. That's when all his logic started to appear.
-So, you really think you can defeat me-said Peabody standing up (without separating from the tree)
-Of course-
-With your lower intelligence? And your primitive way to be and react? You're like a monkey who thinks is smart enough to carry a knife, but it isn't it-
Max got really angry, and tried to knock the digger in Peabody. But he finished knocking it in...The tree. He tried to put it off but the lianas started to fall from the tree. Peabody knocked the tree once and once again with his hand, till Max was completely tied up to the tree with the lianas.
-That's how people like you must end like, Mr. Miller-
-How?-he asked madly trying to escape
-Tie it up as an animal-
Jen was completely hanging out from a branch, but her hand started to feel tired, she couldn't support it anymore... She dropped the branch off. But before her fall, Peabody took her hand and she went out from there. He finished keeping her in his arms again, safe and sound from everything.
-It's the fifth time you catch me up, Peabrainy-
-Never mind... I like to do it, teacher-
-I can see so...-she said without taking his look out from his eyes. He had beautiful green eyes behind those ''glasses''. And his eyes were similar to hers ones. And He called her ''teacher'' again, as before. This made her think he recovered the confidence to her.
They were so close again, face to face... They started to get closer and closer and...They heard the shout from the little dinosaur again.
-We must leave-pointed Peabody
-Wait! Wait! You can't leave me here-screamed Max tied up.-We won't be like... Me, will you?-
Peabody got closer to him.-Never-he said with the same tune as him before getting into the WABAC with Jen
Max looked how the time machine disappeared in the air with all his fame, dreams, and life. Suddenly, the little dinosaur appeared again.
-Oh, so what? You want to attack me? Strange small reptile!-
But this time, this little thing wasn't alone; he was with his herd: a lot of little dinosaurs got closer to Max.
-Hehe, I was kidding, it's a game we like to play-tried to explain Max.-Good dinosaur... Agh... Maybe I should think about traveling to the Jurassic age twice-
-Now, we'll only have to find Penny and Sherman, go back home, and be sure that this has never happened-decided Peabody going back to the future
-I'm agree with you-opined Jen
But after thirty minutes looking them, without results, they started to feel tired.
-We must find them!-was screaming Peabody while he and Jen were looking for Sherman and Penny for all the New York City.
-I can't find them-said Jen
-Me either-
-Let's ask people!-she proposed
-I won't talk to strangers! I know how to find them!-
-Fine, you won't, but I will do it-she got closer to a restaurant's waiter.-Excuse me?-
-Yes-
-Can I... we ask you something?-corrected Jen with Peabody beside him
-Of course, Mr. and Ms. Peabody-he answered
-What?!-exclaimed they both
-Mr. and Ms. Peabody?-laughed the dog.-The only way she could be called Ms. Peabody is marrying... me-
They stood paralyzed. They were married! In the future they will be married! That was... amazing because they were really in love, but awkward at the same time, because they weren't expecting that for the future.
-We're married-repeated Jen
-Of course, aren't you?-asked the waiter confused.-I mean, when a dog marries a woman, everyone knows it-
-No, yes, we are it-confirmed Peabody.-We wanted to know if there is any Sherman Peabody at the restaurant?-
-Mmm... Yes, your son is here, right now, why do you ask?-
Peabody got angry, really angry.-Just because. Let's go, Jen!-he said getting into the restaurant
-What happened?-
-Sherman and Penny found Future Sherman and followed him!-
-Why did they do that?-
-I don't know!-
Jen looked down.-Do you think we can be married someday?-
Peabody stood a little awkward. He wasn't expecting that question.
-I don't know... We're in love, aren't we?-he said trying to look secure of himself, when he really didn't know what to do after knowing that.
-You love me?-
-What?-
-You said there is a difference between being in love and loving someone, what do you feel for me?-
-I'm not sure about it...-Jen was a bit disappointed with that answer.-But I think I...I love you-he finished with a voice's thread.
-You do?-
-Yes... I know it's something inappropriate and...-
-I do it too-
-What?-
-I think I love you too-
Peabody and Jen stood looking at each other again. It was all. Everything was done. Everything was told...
-Peabody?-
-Yes?-he asked completely lost in her eyes
-I found Sherman and Penny-she said pointing them
He woke up and turned around. They were sitting next to Future Peabody and Jennifer.-There they are!-he went with them angry and Jen followed him smiling. The first thing Peabody cares most about was, is and will always be Sherman. She really found out Peabody acting as a father was something really attractive. Yeah, maybe she has gone crazy.
-Sherman!-screamed Peabody
-Present Mr. Peabody!-said Sherman knowing that he will ground him for two months now.
-Sherman! You disobeyed me! Again!-
-I know, I'm sorry-
-Sorry?-
-You know what we've discovered, Sherman?-asked Jen
-That you don't have any reason to be angry with me?-he asked smiling
-No! That we are married!-exclaimed the both at the same time
-Exactly, here we are married! My name is Jennifer Peabody!-
-Oh, c'mon!-shouted Penny getting into the conversation.-Will you tell me that doesn't make you happy? The both are in love!-
-So? We didn't have to know we'll get married in the future!-reclaimed Peabody
-It was obvious anyway!-She reclaimed.-Jennifer is a mixture between the two things you love most!-
-Which things?-
-Sherman and yourself!-
The noise from that fight was as lower as Future Sherman listened to it. So, he got closer where the noise came from.
-What is going on here?!-he exclaimed
-Sherman!-said Future Peabody and Future Jen at the same time while he was completely shocked
-Mmm... Do you remember that time when we traveled seventeen years to the future?-asked Peabody
-Wait! Was it today?-
-Apparently, yes-answered Jen
-WAS IT TODAY?!-He screamed worried.-No! It can't be today! Everything was planned perfectly and...-He turned around.-Why there are two Mr. Peabody and two Jennifer?-
-Because... the time machine cloned us?-they answered at the same time (yeah, they talk at the same time frequently in the future)
-YOU FOLLOWED ME!-
-See? You two will follow me! You don't have any reason to be angry now-reposed Present Sherman
-We haven't done it yet-
-Yet, Mr. Peabody-
-How could YOU follow me?-asked Sherman madly
-Sherman, you know we want the best for you so...-Peabody looked at Jen.-It was her idea!-
-It was his idea!-screamed Jen
Sherman reprimanded them with his look.-I don't care about it!-
-Sherman, we... Well, I wanted to watch the situation, the reactions, the complements, the functions and...-tried to explain Peabody, but he was interrupted
-I'm going to propose to my girlfriend! I'm not going to do an experiment!-he protested
-Wait! What?-asked Penny.-You will get married?-
-If she doesn't discover there are eight of us, I think so-
-With whom?-
-With no one!-screamed Future Peabody
-You can't know it-explained Jen
-Do we know her?-asked Penny
-No-
-You won't marry me?!-she asked to Present Sherman angrily
-Hold on! I haven't done anything yet!-
-YET!-
A waiter appeared and looked surprised to the two Peabodys, Shermans, and Jens, but he didn't say anything.
-Mmm... Mr. Peabody?-asked the waiter with a neutral face to them
-Yes?-asked Future Sherman and Future Peabody at the same time
-I was talking to Sherman Peabody-
-Oh, sure, sorry-apologized the dog
-What happened?-
-Your date is here-he said without changing his neutral face
-She is here?-He controlled himself, he looked to his parents.-Don't you dare make any noise!-
-Yes, but, Sherman! Wait!-
-We'll talk about it later, dad-
When Present Peabody heard the word ''dad'', he felt touched again. It was the third time Sherman called in that way (for him, of course that in the future he might be called that way more times). He looked at Sherman, he wanted to tell him ''I'd love you to call me dad, Sherman''. But he couldn't do it. It was really difficult for him getting to his boy. Not because of Sherman, because of him. He didn't have a family, didn't know what a home was, no one cared about him before he met Sherman.
-No, wait!-he took his hand and looked at him with tears in his eyes. He couldn't believe his boy was about to get married, he has grown up too fast.-Good luck, son-
Sherman smiled. He couldn't be angry with him anymore.-Thanks, dad-he turned around.-Ok, here we go-he said walking to his table.-And are you married?-asked him to the waiter (who was still with his neutral face)
-Yes, I am, sir-
-And did she accept your marriage proposition? I mean, of course she said yes, because you're married, but how did she react like?-
-That's not a kind of information I should tell you, Sir-
-Fine, but how is she like now? I mean your husband and wife life and...?-
-She's dead-he answered without changing his expression
-Oh, I'm so sorry-he said touching his shoulder
-You can stop touching me, Sir-
-Oh, sure, sure-he sat down in the table and waited till the waiter was gone.-He was a very nice guy-
-Dad? I call Mr. Peabody dad?-asked Present Sherman
-Here, you do-answered Future Jen
-Well, (by the way) let's see how is the girl you chose-said Present Peabody
A girl with black hair and a strange face smiled to Sherman and got closer to him. She was ugly; Present Sherman didn't like her at all.
-Well, you made a right choice, Sherman! You must remember, looks can be deceiving-
-If you're marrying her, I really can't believe it! I'm better than her! Even Lieserl was better than her!-protested Penny
-She isn't his girlfriend-said Future Jen (receiving a ''shut up!'' look from Peabody)
-Ah, thanks goodness-whispered Sherman
The black hair girl passed over Sherman, she wasn't smiling to him.
-She is his girlfriend-pointed Jen. Peabody repeated the ''shut up!'' look.-Ok, I'm off-
Sherman's girlfriend was a blonde beautiful woman with blue eyes and a beautiful light blue dress. Sherman greeted her with a warm kiss on the lips.
-What?! I've had enough!-Screamed Penny.-She has my same color of hair! And eyes! You let me go for a girl who is exactly like me!-
-I have done nothing!-
-YET!-
-Can you shut up? I want to listen!-opined Future Jen
-You have to leave right now-pointed Future Peabody
-No, I want to listen this pathetic thing too-opined Penny with an angry face and avoiding eye contact with Sherman
-Hey, Sherman-said the girl to Future Sherman
-Hey! How are you?-
-I'm fine-she sat down close to him.-I like this restaurant, it's really calm-
-Yes, it's a perfect place to talk-
-So, which was that super important thing you wanted to tell me?-
Sherman started to look nervous.-Well, nothing really special, maybe... Well, yes, no, I mean...-
-Is everything ok?-
-Yes, yes...-he took a little blue box from his suit pocket but, as his hands were shaking, he let it fall.-Mmm... Can you give me a minute?-
The girl looked at him a little worried. What was he planning?
He sat again.-Ok, I got it-
-Mmm... Sherman are you ok?-
-Yes! Yes! Perfectly fine-
-So?-
-So what?-
-What you wanted to tell me?-
-To tell you?-he reminded It.-Oh, yes! Yes! Well, I wanted to... You know we've known each other for a really long time-
-Yes, we have-
-You know everything about me and I know everything about you, too-
-Yes...-
-So, I discovered that I need you, I really need you... Because I love you-
-I love you, too-she said smiling
-Yes, and I know I will always love you. You're the love of my life so far... I can feel it-he kneeled and put the box out.
-Sherman!-she screamed almost crying of emotion
-And I want to know if you can feel it too-
-Yes, I do-she said with tears on her eyes
Penny couldn't support it anymore.-You can't marry her!-she reclaimed to Present Sherman
-So, Penny Peterson, will you marry me?-asked Future Sherman to this woman, who was really Future Penny
Hi! I hope you all enjoyed this story! Next week I'll upload the last chapter and then, I'll upload continuation stories for this one...
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