Life is Never Over
Chapter 12- He Looks… Different Now…
Bowser was in Iggy's lab looking at the MotorScorp. Larry, Roy, Morton, Lemmy and Ludwig were also there, admiring their brother's work.
-Wow!- Lemmy said
-What a beauty- Ludwig said
-It looks like a scorpion with wheels and reptile head- Roy said
-I'm sure we would beat Mario if we used this baby against him- Larry said as he patted the MotorScorp.
-Don't forget it's just a prototype- Bowser reminded them
-And where's Iggy? - Ludwig asked
-the last time I saw him he was in his room but after a while he went out and I haven't seen him since them, but I suppose he went to Sam's grave as today's her birthday and…- Morton talked before Roy hit him in the head
-When I was coming here I peeked into his room…- Lemmy said –Sammy was sleeping next to him
-Aw, how I'd like to have a baby- Larry said
-Don't you think in getting a girl pregnant or I will erase you from my testament!- Bowser warned him
-hey, calm down, dad. I never said I would have sex with anyone, I just said that I would like to have a baby-
-anyway, what are we going to do about Carmel? We can't just sit down and wait until he puts his claws on Sammy- Ludwig said
-but what can we do? We don't know where he is or if anyone has seen him- Roy said
-I have an idea…- Morton said
-We are not going to use a GPS! - Bowser told him, having guessed what he was going to say
-Oh, man-
-Well, we are going to keep arguing or are we going to decide what to do about Carmel? - Ludwig said
A koopa servant came in
-Lord Bowser, breakfast is ready- she said
-Okay, we are going- Bowser said
The koopa servant left for the dining room
In Iggy's room…
The same koopa servant knocked the door; Iggy opened his eyes and looked towards it.
-What is it? - He asked
-Prince Ignatius, breakfast is ready- the servant said
-I'm going in a second-
-Okay, your Highness-
Then, the Koopa servant left for the dining room. Iggy looked at Sammy and caressed his cheek softly with his claw.
-Sammy, wake up- he called
Sammy opened his eyes slightly and looked at his father in wonder
-what is it, daddy? - He asked his father
-Breakfast is ready- Iggy answered him softly
-Oh…-
Sammy yawned and stood up; Larry came in and sat next to them.
-hi, bro- he greeted
-hi, Larry-
-are you coming or…?-
-I'm coming in a second-
Sammy's stomach growled
-…Sammy, go with Uncle Larry. I will catch up later- Iggy told his son
Sammy nodded eagerly as he left with Larry. On the way, Larry looked at Sammy
-So, Sammy… how have you been?- he asked his nephew
-Fine… Uncle Larry, did you help my daddy make my mommy's grave?-
-well, yes. We all helped-
-You did a pretty good job-
-thanks. You have already seen the garden and the grave?-
-yes. Today's mommy's birthday.-
- I know-
-Uncle Larry, why my daddy's hair looks like a plant?-
-err… you won't believe me… but your father used to be different-
-what do you mean?
-his hair was yellow, pink and blue. He was small and a bit fat-
-I can't believe it…-
-right? –
-Yeah, is there any picture of my daddy?-
-well, I think there's one in your grandpa's room. Come on.-
Larry took Sammy in his arms and took him to Bowser's chambers. There, he showed him a familiar picture of the summer vacations 8 years ago. Sammy took a while in recognizing his father. He used to have a rainbow Mohawk, and wasn't as tall and skinny as now.
-Daddy? - Sammy said uncredously
-yes. That's your daddy- Larry answered him with a smile
-Wow, he now looks…-
-…different-
-Why did he change like that?-
-see, when your daddy was 11 years old, he had gown taller and was more skinnier than when he was 6 years old. As for his hair… he was working in his lab when one of his chemicals exploded on his hair. The next day, his hair had become green, tall and plant shaped-
-Wow…-
-You inherited most of his genes.-
-genes?
-yes. You are identical to him except for your eyes.
-I got mommy's eyes?-
-exactly. On the other hand, you inherited your daddy's hair, shell and appearance. That means you will look exactly like him when you reach puberty… except that maybe you won't need glasses.-
-My daddy needs his glasses?-
-yes. You know, you also inherited his personality.-
-Really?-
-You are a genius in mechanical things, but at least you are not demented-
-My daddy is not demented!-
-whatever you say… we'd better go to have breakfast or your grandpa will be angry. And believe me; you DON'T want to see him angry-
-why?-
-I'd tell you, but I'd get into trouble…-
Sammy shrugged and Larry took him to the dining room. Everyone was already eating, much to their shame. Bowser looked at them from his plate
-Where have you two been? - he asked
-see, Sammy asked me why Iggy's hair was the way it is so I decided to show him how he used to look like-Larry answered
Bowser apparently didn't listen, as he was busy eating his pancakes. Larry handed Sammy to Iggy before going to his place and starting eating also. Sammy cradled in his father's legs, who shared his meal with him as always. After breakfast, Iggy took his son for a walk in town, as Sammy had never been out the castle except for the garden.
-daddy, is this the town? - Sammy asked his father as he looked around
-Yes, and there are a lot of things to do-
-Like what?-
-You can eat, see animals, and go to….-
Iggy froze. Carmel was walking a few steps from them and luckily hadn't noticed them.
-Sammy, hide behind me- Iggy ordered his son with a serious tone
-Why? - Sammy asked him
-Please, just hide-
Sammy tied to hide behind his father the best he could. Carmel stopped next to them, but gave Iggy a twisted gaze. Iggy, in return, gave him an angry glare.
-Hey, nerdo- Carmel said
-What do you want?- Iggy asked him rather harshly
-Just to tell you that I will hit you where it hurts the most-
-Don't you dare to put one of your filthy claws on Sammy-
-We will see-
Iggy clenched his teeth and fists as Carmel walked away
-Daddy, who was that? - Sammy asked when Carmel was out of sight
-That… was Carmel…- Iggy answered softly
-That's the one who killed mommy?-
-… Y…yes…-
-Daddy, can we go home?-
-Alright let's go-
Iggy picked Sammy up and went back to the castle.