Wayne knew this moment would arrive, sooner or later, but still it caught him by surprise. He gulped, taking the phone from Roxanne's hands. She winked an eye to support him.

There was no way back.

"Hello, mayor! Long time no see…eh…heh…," apparently, the chubby man at the other side had been very close to faint, but in the end he found strength to ask him THE question. And he replied with the truth, as he had to do.

"Apparently I'm not. Eh…yes…about that, I want to make a public speech…yes…for him. He deserves to be fully forgiven. Yes, I know, he told me...," the mayor seemed willing to help them, by the way Wayne was smiling. "Let me know when I can make that speech. The day after tomorrow, morning, ten o'clock? That's ok for me. Yeah… you'll need time to organize all the event and report the news to the populace and the media. It makes sense. I'll be on time for your meeting. What? Really? But of course! It will be an honor for me! Yes. Ok, then we'll meet in two days, bye," and with he finished the call.

Minion and Roxanne watched him, expecting an explanation from the huge man before them. Wayne seemed a little lost on his reverie, until a feminine voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Just out of curiosity, what will be a honor for you?" she asked, narrowing her eyes.

The man gazed down to the woman beside him and smiled gently. "Ah, don't worry, Roxy! Oops! I mean, Roxanne...no worries, I don't want to steal your boyfriend's spotlight, no thanks! As you listened, I would do the speech in two days and the mayor asked me to go to a meeting to discuss Megamind's pardon. I hope I haven't done anything foolish accepting his offer...I'll support Megamind completely! Trust me, he deserves it! And if you want, you can tell him what you've heard here. I won't have a problem with it," he finished, making one of his old hero poses, hands on his waist, and a smug grin on his lips.

The reporter and fish smiled with gratitude. His willingness to reveal the truth had revealed a bravery they never would expect to find in the man of indestructible flesh.

"Thank you, Mister Scott. I'll tell Sir all of this, I think that he'll be pleased" Minion said to him, with an honest, toothy grin.

Roxanne nodded, smiling mischievously. "Yes, I'm sure that he will be happy to listen all these things!"

Wayne waved his hand in farewell, while the two friends leaved the place to return to the Lair, where Megamind had finished the hoverbike's reparations, and also the one the jetpack needed.

Roxanne told him everything they have discussed with the alien now known as Music Man. She never would forget the trail of expressions that filled the blue genius's face, when he discovered the homosexuality of his former nemesis: first, he stared at her open mouthed, eyes wide; followed by an expression of pure horror, that ended turning into a wholehearted laugh at the end, one so powerful that made him hold his belly with both hands. When the laughter trailed off, a few minutes later, he was utterly breathless .

"Oh gosh! I knew that something was wrong with him, but I couldn't pin down what it was! Now I know...and you, Minion! If you knew it, why didn't you told me about it?" he asked to his piscine friend, with a small glare.

Minion seemed slightly appalled. He wasn't used to receive glares from his master, but after Titan's event he had learned he hadn't to accept a scold from his sir, without reasons.

"Why, Sir? It was because I wasn't sure, and I feared that you would laugh at me for my suspicions. You know you would...," he explained, chiding him with a hard look.

A doleful grimace appeared in Megamind's face. The fish was right...he had to admit it.

"Sorry, Minion, you're right. I would have joked about it for months if you had told me those things..." he spoke honestly, gazing at his fishy companion.

Minion smiled and flipped his fin in a happy movement, and his robotic arm mirrored that movement, touching Megamind's shoulder. "Don't worry, Sir. I know, old habits die hard."

He smiled and punched playfully Minion's furry shoulder. "You are really a fantastic fish!"

The conversation continued for a while. When Roxanne commented how Wayne would participate to the mayor's meeting, and how he was going to support him, an astonished grin showed in Megamind's face.

"Wow, he really wants to make up for all those years of nonsensical battling and bullying. I'm impressed...maybe I'll start to revalue him even more," he commented, with a pleased smile.

Roxanne circled his shoulders with her arm, giggling a bit. "I think that I'll start to revalue him too, but not so fast...I'm still pissed off by his behavior. It surprised me too, that's why I wanted to know why he decided to become a singer and drop the "hero gig". I'll ask him if it's ok for him if you can come too. Obviously if you want. It'll be interesting to watch you two arguing like in old times."

She finished with a smirk.

Megamind grinned. "Oh yes, Miss Ritchi! I would be pleased to go with you. Very pleased!" His words ended with a snicker.

She rolled her eyes and tittered. He was like an open book for her. "On those things you are really very predictable…but staying with you these days I have learned that you can be very unpredictable," she said, with a foxy smile that made him grin in return.

"I'll take that like a compliment, my dear," he said to her charmingly. "Now…would you like to go on a ride with my hoverbike? I have a spare helmet and goggles if you are worried for your security."

She blinked, reminding the first time she had tried the hoverbike. That time it had been Minion, disguised as Megamind, who had been by her side. But with Megamind? This would be a first.

"Why not? At last it'll be more enjoyable than the last time."

He smiled and picked up a helmet and two pair of goggles. After wearing them the couple hopped onto the bike. Roxanne felt a little worried. Didn't he know how dangerous was to drive with some protection? And more with a head like his!

"Hey, and your helmet? Don't you have one?" she asked him, with a worried voice.

The blue alien shook his head, completely carefree. "I don't think that a helmet able to match my size exists, dearest. Maybe I'll create one for me. But don't worry! I will be careful!" he reassured her. The woman agreed with a nod, and they lifted off, leaving the Lair through the secret entrance.

It was almost sunset's time, and the horizon was tinted of various color flowing from yellow to fire red. Roxanne was amazed by the view. "Wow! I never saw such a beautiful sunset! Maybe...maybe it was because of the city...with all these high buildings, I couldn't see it..." Roxanne let her inner child took over her, and she hugged him from behind tightly, with a grateful smile. "Thanks honey! It's SO beautiful!"

He smiled sweetly. There, with Roxanne's arms clutching around his body, the soft pressure of her chest, the strength of her heartbeats...she truly was his own sunset in human form, his little miracle. God, how he loved her...

"Thank you Roxanne...and yes…it's an amazing view," he looked around, watching how many brainbots were still flying through the city, helping as they could. "Would you want to go to the city's center?"

"Yes, thanks. I'm curious about the destroyed buildings. I want to see them," she answered, resting her head on his back.

They headed toward the city, and she saw how the brainbots were still working on the ruined buildings. They were like a bee swarm, working and chirping non-stop, as if they were one sole being.

"Amazing! If they keep to work like that, they'll finish in no time flat!" she said, astonished.

"Yes...and they're learning new things too," he commented, grinning with pride. "I'm very proud of them. They are one of my best inventions!"

She giggled in agreement. "Yes, it's true, Mister Modesty!" she said jokingly.

When the sun went down the couple returned to the Lair. Minion was already arranging the last details of the supper: roast with mashed potatoes. The fish seemed so busy that he barely could greet them back. While Megamind went to change his clothes, Roxanne went to her bedroom.

It amazed her the fact that all her new dresses, clothes and shoes were already placed in order inside the various wardrobes. "Wow…who made this? Maybe Minion knows…," she said to herself, as her steps were leading her toward the kitchen. "Minion? Do you know who placed all my dresses and other things in the wardrobes and the drawers? Just curious…"

He was stirring the mashed potatoes, and couldn't his eyes off his task. "Ah, yeah…I forgot to tell you. I've instructed Botty to do that work. She is very talented in things like that. I hope that it's fine for you. Also I give her instructions to follow your orders when you need her."

She smiled. God, what had she done to be treated as a princess? Everything seemed too good to be true...

"But of course," she said cheerfully. "No problem at all! Thank you Minion, you are very helpful."

He turned his fishy and bowed a little, with an embarrassed smile. "You're welcome, Miss Ritchi."

Roxanne gave him an indulgent smile and returned to her room, where she changed into some comfy clothes: a loose white T-shirt, a pair of gray slackers and her black fuzzy slippers. Once ready, she went over her blue boyfriend's room. What a surprise! The entrance to the room was closed with a sliding door. It was so tempting...at first she wanted to surprise him with a sudden entry, but the idea felt too wrong. They were still in the early stages of their relationship, and she wanted to respect his privacy.

"No…I'm not so evil, after all," she said to herself, shaking her head with a grin, and knocked the door. But in the end it was him who surprised her, when the doors opened suddenly, revealing Megamind, dressed with a blue shirt, hidden under his black lightning robe (of course, with a short popped collar), and matching trousers.

"Well well…Miss Ritchi! What do you bring here? My awesome awesomeness, or something else?" he exclaimed, smiling charmingly and waggling his eyebrows.

She gave him a smile, half sweet, half smirk. "Well, Mister Modesty, let's say that I'm here for YOU, if you want to chat a little, if it pleases you," she muttered almost in a purr.

An alluring smile showed in the blue hero's face. "But of course, my dear! It will be a pleasure to chat with you, keeping you company, and doing anything else...," he said, with his knowing smile, as he took her hand, taking her to his bedroom.

They sat on his bed, smiling to each other. She was ready for almost anything, but she was very aware of his inexperience. So she was very sweet and careful with him. It made her feel incredibly powerful...

Roxanne leaned forward to hold his hand in hers, and, for a moment, they gazed into each other eyes. His eyes were so marvelous and exotic...how couldn't she recognize him when he was disguised as Bernard?

Love makes a person blind before the evidence. I knew him for a long time, and still I didn't recognize him. Maybe was it because I was already in love with him, and I didn't want to face that truth? Maybe it was like that, yes…we always flirted every time he kidnapped me. But I wasn't aware of my behavior. Mmmh, that isn't true, I was aware, but...oh well…now it isn't important. I love him...and I'm not afraid to show my love, even in public places..., with these thoughts, she leaned forward to kiss him.

The blue hero leaned forward as well, and they exchanged a sweet, passionate kiss, nibbling each other's lips. The heat increased, and soon they were French kissing. With their eyes closed, they embraced each other. For a moment they opened their eyes, gazing at each other during that affectionate kiss. How much time did they spend, lost in the love they shared? They didn't know.

Just after a while, they parted from each other with a sigh, and with their eyes closed. So much love...and they laid in a supine position on his bed, holding hands. The couple stared for a moment the ceiling, until Roxanne hummed and cuddled against her boyfriend, with her head on his chest, her other arm around his torso and one of her hands on his waist. The warmth of her body tensed him a little, making him gulp. Noticing this, she offered him a warm smile.

"Hey, Mister Shy Guy, don't be afraid. I don't bite," she said lovingly.

Typical Roxanne. He knew he always could count with her to find the funny side in everything. A little more relaxed, he blushed. His words were barely audible, just a whisper.

"Eh…you know that I'm not used to this. But I like it. With you, I feel very well."

She liked to hear the rumble of his voice from that position, listening his words, and his heartbeats. It was something that she definitely loved.

"I know." She said with a slightly mischievous tone, smiling. "I would be happy to be your teacher."

A happy grin crossed his face. "And I will be glad to be your pupil."

Why was he so adorable? Again, Roxanne found herself discovering she still had so much to learn about her favorite ex-kidnapper. She nuzzled her head against his sharp chin. Its shape reminded her something she almost had forgotten.

"Now I remember it, I don't know if Minion has already told you, but you must send your alligators to the Metro Zoo. Heroes don't need feral beasts," she said, chuckling a little.

Megamind seemed surprised at first, but his expression soon was followed by a disappointed one.

"Awww. I hoped that I could keep them, but you're right. Heroes didn't keep alligators or sharks in their hideouts...how did Minion react to that news?" he asked.

Roxanne smiled contentedly. It was great to see he was so willing to accept her advices.

"He took it pretty well," she answered. "I've told him he could go to the Zoo to watch them whenever he wanted. He seemed happy with it."

He nodded. Minion didn't need too much to be happy, it was one of his best qualities.

"Yes, he likes to go at the Metro Zoo from time to time. Obviously, when we were the bad guys, he went there in disguise. I'm happy now he can go as himself, it makes him feel closer to the animals. Maybe we can go there someday, don't you think," he said cheerfully.

She smiled, excited with the idea. A visit to the zoo with Megamind could be everything, but boring was not of them. "Oh yes, that's a very good idea," she said contently. "I like that place, and it's very well kept."
"Then we'll go. Someday," he murmured quietly.

"Yes...," she agreed, enjoying his warmth.

They stayed as they were, lying peacefully on the bed for a while. When Minion called them for the supper, the alien and his reporter entered into the kitchen still holding hands. The fish couldn't help but melt a little when he noticed that little detail.

"Awww… you two are a really sweet couple," he said facetiously.

Roxanne giggled a little, seeing her boyfriend's lilac blush. With a theatrical pose and an affronted expression, he practically roared his reply.

"MINION! Stop that! You know that I hate when you, or any other person, makes fun of me like that!"

After his offended reaction, Roxanne couldn't avoid the laughter taking over her mouth, and Minion soon was laughing with her. Just when his laughter trailed off, his fishy body still shaking, he apologized weakly: "Oh, sorry Sir, but you know it, I like to joke about those things...and sorry to you too, Miss Ritchi, I hope that I haven't offended you..." he said affectionately.

Megamind sighed. By now he already should be used to his old friend's sense of humor, but these were a few things he'll never would be ready to listen. "Yes… I KNOW that you like that kind of jokes. And in my infinite generosity, I'll forgive you, my friend," he said pompously.

Roxanne watched him chortling, her laugh was practically unstoppable. "Oh, stop that, silly! Hahahahaha!I think that I will never be bored with you two! Not that it wasn't interesting when you used to kidnap me, but I'm enjoying a lot discovering the real you." she said to the two aliens.

A blush returned to Megamind's cheeks, provoking another crazy laugh attack to the kind fish, and finally the big-headed hero's laugh joined to theirs. Laughing together, that's how they started to eat the dinner. After the roast with potatoes, Minion served some meringue cake with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. As always, Megamind ate two big slices of cake and Roxanne shook her head.

"You are really a sweet junkie. I wonder if you never had some problem with your teeth. They seem really healthy," she said amazed.

With the last piece of cake in his mouth, he whipped away a piece of cream with his napkin before answer her question. "But of course! After that nasty visit at the prison's dentist for a cavity, I always brushed my teeth very well! That day...what a nightmare! I'll never go to the dentist again. It was a traumatic experience that I don't want to repeat!" His body echoed the emotion of his words with a shudder.

She was amused. Who would say that someone like the prison's dentist would be able to make him, the hero of the city, shiver like a scared child?

"Oh-ho! That's intriguing…could you tell me what happened," she said smirking. "Obviously not right now, when you have time and will, of course."

A dazzling smile filled his mouth. "Of course, my dear! I'll entertain you with this little story," his voice changed, turning into his typical dramatic comments. "Maybe you can add that story in your interview. That way, the citizens of Metrocity will know what I've passed in my life. Ah, what a torture! Just thinking of it makes me shudder!"

The reporter rolled her eyes. He could be truly brave, still he was still in touch with his inner child. So sweet. "And to think you said Minion was a Drama Queen… I can see you are one, too. Anyway, I think that I'll listen to Minion's version of this story, too," watching her blue boyfriend's frown, she rushed to explain. "I have the foreboding that your story, only with your point of view, might lose a few details...and I need another perspective," she finished foxily, and winked an eye to the fish.

Minion smiled mischievously, winking one of his eyes the best he could. "I'll be happy to tell you that story. And you're right about that. He does it way too often," he finished laughing, watching his ward.

Megamind made a feigned pout. "You unfaithful fish! Tell you what, I'll remember that," he said dramatically, pointing his index finger upwards.

Minion and Roxanne laughed at same time. They didn't know it yet, but between the three of them the warmth of a family was filling little by little their hearts.

"Yes, sweetie, we all know how revengeful you can be," she managed to say between the laughter, before whispering to the loyal fish. "Minion, pay attention to him… You may not know when his revenge will strike!"

The former villain scowled a bit. "Ha, ha. Ha. Very funny...ok, I'll stop...for now." In the end, a grin was taking over his lips, and soon they were laughing all together.

After washing the dishes, they went to their respective rooms. Megamind gave Roxanne a good night kiss before she entered in her room, and later he headed back into his own bedroom. They had had another intense day, and the tiredness they felt made them fall asleep almost instantly.