Emma & Malcom Peabody

Chapter 25: "I wish being like you"

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Ally couldn't remember the times in which she had felt something for someone else than her. She had dated many guys, sure, but she hadn't been really in love with any of them. That was maybe the reason why feeling a warmth, weird but pleasant feeling inside of her was so new and exciting. And after kissing him, she could finally realize that weird feeling and admit it: she literately was in love with Sherman.

-What are you doing?-asked Sherman madly pulling Ally away from him, finally starting to understand why she had been so extremely nice that night

The woman smiled, realizing what she'd done.-It's called "kiss"-she answered with a smirk

-I mean, why did you kiss me?!-he continued asking walking around the balcony as a crazy guy

-You know, usually when two people like each other they...-but before she could finish her explanation, he shouted again

-I know why people kiss to each other... but... YOU KISSED ME! How come are you so calmed?!-he screamed touching his hair nervously

-Oh, c'mon, Sherman... you invite me to the flat's penthouse at night... that wasn't so innocent either-she sat in one chair that was on the balcony.-I don't even understand why you're so surprised-she added, remembering all the times she flirted to him

-Because a normal secretary doesn't kiss her boss just like that!-

-You're exaggerating the situation... it was only a kiss after all-

He stared at her blankly. He never imagined that she was going to do something like that! How could he? Sure, she was pretty, but that didn't mean that something between them was going to happen, did it? Moreover, why was she acting so relaxed?

-This is... so wrong in so many ways...-he muttered to himself

-Oh, Sherman, are you going to tell me that you don't like me?-she asked, this time with a frown on her face. "It's really obvious that he really never cheated on his wife" she thought rolling her eyes.

-I have a wife for your information!-

-I know you do, but if we kissed...-

-You kissed me!-

-You kissed me back, so I'll take it as if we both have kissed, ok?-she said standing up, a bit tired of his attitude, she had never seen a man reacting in that way before.-Look, we have to accept the facts that we feel something for each other... it's not really that hard-

-Are you being serious?!-he asked angrily.-How come are you reacting in this way? Is this situation normal to you or what?-

The black-haired woman rolled her eyes one more time before turning around and walking away from him.

-Wait, and where are you going now?!-asked Sherman desperately

-You, genius, really need to get your priorities right-she explained pointing at all of him.-And once you'll decide what you want to do with this situation, call me, ok?-

And just like that, she took the elevator, leaving the red-haired man with thousands of questions on his mind completely alone in the dark of the night.

Mr. Peabody was fighting with Napoleon fierly. It wasn't a fight as easy as he thought it would be, which was surprising. Maybe that was happening because he had his mind in other place: he couldn't stop thinking about Lisa and Malcolm. They were able to defeat Napoleon without any problem, without saying that they look just like Sherman and Penny. There was something strange about them, no doubt about it... but what could it be? They couldn't be Sherman and Penny... but their version of "persons o the past" wasn't really believable either... what could it be? And why he had a feeling that the answer was easier than what he thought?

In that moment of thoughts, Napoleon was able to make the genius dog fall into the floor, losing his sword.-Oh, once I'm over with you, dog-said the ruler with a smirk, putting his sword closer to him, in a threating way.-I'll kill those little kids who attacked me on my bedroom!-

-It won't really be that easy-said a familiar voice behind them, making the French man turn around.-Hello back, Napoopleon-

Napoleon looked at the red-haired boy with anger.-You!-he stopped pointing at Mr. Peabody with his sword and pointed at the kid instead.-You have no idea who you've messed up with, kid-

The beagle looked at him completely confused. He knew that doing that was a temptation against his own life, Napoleon was extremely angry and the little boy didn't even have a sword to even try to fight against the ruler. But before he could do anything, someone took him by the back, putting him behind of a curtain.

-Hey back, fancy bows-whispered Emma with a smirk. Even though she found her brother's insults immature, she also found them pretty funny.

-What are you doing here?-he asked whispering back

-Helping you, what else?-answered Penny with another smirk

-I told you to go back home, this is really immature of all of you-

-So? We're kids, let us live!-protested Penny folding her arms

-This is really... wait a second, where's Sherman?-

-C'mon, Napoopleon, give your best shot-commented Malcom trying to catch his attention while his sister put their grandfather out of the way

-Best shot? I'll show you what the best shot is!-the French exclaimed running to him with the sword, but the kid didn't even move, he only folded his arms and raised an eyebrow with a big smirk on his face, as if he wasn't caring at all about that situation.

But before Napoleon could stick his sword into Malcom's body, the red-haired kid made one step to the left, making the ruler crash against the wall. He stood up full of anger and turned around to front his little adversary one more time. Anyway, before he could even think a way to kill him, a flour bag fell over him, knocking him out.

-Good shot, know-it-all!-screamed Malcom looking up at the roof, where Sherman was hiding

-You weren't that bad either, clon-the boy went down the roof by using a rope.-Told you that a bag of flour could knock him down!-

-Ok, I admit it, it was a good plan-

-Was it your plan, Sherman?-asked Mr. Peabody going out of the curtains

The red-haired boy looked down ashamed. He knew that he had done something wrong... he disobeyed him! He risked his own life! And knowing that Mr. Peabody was completely able to go out of any situation!

-I'm sorry, Mr. Peabody-

-I hope you do, you risked yourself, Sherman! What if Napoleon had seen you?-

-But he hadn't, that's the important-reposed Malcom defending his father for the first time in his entire life. He felt a bit guilty about his grandfather telling him off... after all, he was the first one who insisted on not going back home.

-Before making a plan you have to consider all the possibilities, Malcolm, if that's your real name-

The kid rolled his eyes.-Why? The past is in the past, that's what I say-

-Maybe in your world yes... imagine if your father saw what you've done, do you think he would be happy at this?-

-He didn't seem angry...-he mumbled making Emma glare at him.-I mean, he'd seem really angry-

-Exactly, now, let's get out of this place before getting into more trouble-

The five started to run away, but before they could continue, Napoleon, still laid on the floor, took Malcom's feet.-Ah!-he screamed surprised

-You'll regret this, little boy, no one had never ever, ever, ever defeated me, listened?-

-MALCOLM!-Emma called out taking the Mr. Peabody's fallen sword

-You may win this one, but I'm not going to give up on you-continued Napoleon with a scary serious tone that made Malcom shiver.-You two will pay me this humiliation more than you can imagine-

Emma went running and cut Napoleon's hand to make him drop the boy. The French ruler growled in pain and tried to take Emma by the dress, but the girl started to run away and he was only able to stay with a cloth of her beautiful golden dress. He also could break Emma's dress' pocket, but he didn't get his wanted revenge.

-Let's go, now!-screamed Peabody running as the rest of the kids followed him

-You all are in big trouble!-exclaimed Mr. Peabody once they were away of Napoleon's place.-You could have been killed-

-Here he goes again-commented Penny folding her arms in disgust

-We're really sorry, Mr. Peabody-said Sherman looking down, really ashamed of what he'd done.-We wanted to help-

-I know!-he screamed before sighing.-I know you did it with a good propose, Sherman-

-Also, Napoleon defeated you, and he didn't defeat us...-added Malcom with a smirk, enjoying his victory

-He didn't defeat me... it was all part of a plan-

-Plan?-asked the boy giggling

-Exactly, a plan really complicated that you wouldn't understand-

-What's up with adults nowadays?-he questioned looking at his sister, who only glared at him

-Moreover, you still haven't told us the truth about where you come from-

-Sure, you try to change the subject, right?-continued Malcom pointing at him and raising an eyebrow

-I'm not a kind of person who changes the subject but...-

-But when you lose, yes... Oh, I wonder if that works with all the adults!-the kid exclaimed clapping his hands in excitement

-You were in serious danger and you don't seem to care!-Peabody said furious

-Oh, c'mon, it was... pretty fantastic!-

The white beagle stared at him shocked. "Pretty fantastic" he thought, that phrase was one that Sherman would often say. That kid looked like Sherman but without glasses and, despite his personality was alike Penny's, he was a bit similar to Sherman too... as if he was a mixture...

He then looked at Lisa, who looked just like Penny but her personality was more mature and Sherman like. The genius dog didn't need more to find out what was really happening there.

-Sherman, Penny, I think it's time to go-he suddenly said, making the kids stare at him

-But...-tried to say the blonde girl in protest, but she was interrupted

-Just go to the WABAC, now-he ordered

Sherman made signs to Penny, as saying "let's better go". The girl sighed and they started to walk away.

Once they had left, Mr. Peabody turned to see Lisa and Malcolm.-I think you should go to the WABAC too-

-Uh, yeah, let's do that-said Malcom turning around, making Peabody smirk. After doing that, Emma punched him in the arm.-Ouch! Why have you done that?-

-So, you do have the WABAC then-commented the genius dog walking closer to them

-WABAC? What's that? I thought you said "I think you should go back too"! Right, Em?-Malcom tried to fix nervously

-Em?-asked the beagle

-I meant, Rose-said Malcom making Peabody shake his head.-Adeline? Laurel?-

-It was Lisa-

-Oh, I really messed up, right?-he asked this time looking at his sister, who just nodded her head and glared at him.-You should have chosen a name similar to yours one in my opinion-

-Are you serious?-she questioned madly

-Wow... hold on!-exclaimed Peabody.-I always knew that you weren't from the past... I mean, you're just like twins from Sherman and Penny-in the moment in which he said twins, the kids got completely frozen.-But you aren't their twins... maybe you are twins of each other, right?-

They stared shocked, without knowing what to do. He wasn't supposed to guess who they were, but it was too late... what could they do?

-What? No! We're not... siblings, I mean we don't...-Emma tried to speak but she was interrupted

-So, Em... Is it because of Emma?-she stared at him with blankly eyes and then looked down. Then, he turned to see Malcom.-And I suppose your name isn't Malcolm-

-Well, it's actually quite similar to it, easier to remember than Lisa-

-Sure, because you hate it when people confuse your name and call you "Malcolm"-commented the blonde girl

-Calm down, grandchildren!-he exclaimed

-Ok, grandpa-the both answered, looking down ashamed of their fight, before staring at him surprised

Peabody smiled.-See you in the future, kids-he said as he started to walk away

-Well, that was certainly an adventure...-commented Malcom with an awkward smile as he walked out of the WABAC

-Don't you even mention it-answered his sister following him

They were standing on the WABAC's room, forbidden to go up until the party is completely over because, after all, their parents still didn't have any idea of them using the time machine.

-So... you didn't seem to like our mother in the past that much-said the red-haired kid trying to start a conversation with his sister. He had wondered why she reacted in that way since they came back to the present.-Why's that?-

-Well... I...-she sighed.-It's just that maybe my relationship with my mother isn't that good either in the present-

The boy stared at her.-Really?-

Emma looked down.-Just in case you didn't realize it yet... my mother and I... we're quite different-

-Well, it's nice to see that I'm not the only one who doesn't get alone with one of our parents-

-But it's different, Malcom... our dad, he tries to understand you. He knows that you aren't alike him. But mom... she thinks that I'm like her! Or worse, that I want to be like her!-she exclaimed in frustration

-If you let me say it, I think all the girls at school would want it-

-Maybe... but not me-she finally said sitting on the room's floor

Malcom sighed and sat beside her.-You know, perhaps you're right about dad, but I still can't get that strange feeling that he wish he was someone else...-

-Someone else?-

-Yeah, someone more, I don't know... "brainy" or "talented" at least... someone more like you-

-Like me?-the blonde girl asked surprised

-Yes, I know everyone in this family wishes I was like you. Everyone prefers you, you're the favorite one-he admitted looking at the floor sadly.-I'm only the "dark horse" in here-

-Maybe here... but at least you're popular, you've got friends, fun... if it wasn't because of you, I wouldn't have discovered the WABAC. Who cares about family if no one else accepts you out there?-

Malcom laughed bitterly.-We must admit that we will never be completely accepted by society... but who is it?-

Emma laughed in the same way and then stared at him.-You have no idea how much I wish being like you sometimes-

After saying that, an awkward silence fell into them. They had never imagined that they'd be able to talk about that stuff with each other. They never imagined themselves as "friends", but, finally, they felt as if they were it. Maybe everyone was right about them: they were twins, they had a bond that couldn't be broken, could it?

-So, how much can that party last?-asked Malcom trying to break the silence

-I don't know... but I think that more than just ten minutes, don't you think?-

-Ugh!-he protested.-I'm bored... Let's go to the penthouse!-the kid decided standing up and running to the lift

-Wait, what?-

-Yeah, I really doubt someone's out there... moreover, at least we have TV and internet out there-

-But... what if...?-she tried to say, but she was interrupted by Malcom

-Oh, c'mon! What's the worst than can happen? After all, our parents think that we're with a babysitter in this flat... so, if they see us, they'll tell us off, but I really doubt it, and knowing our grandfather, he'll hold our backs-he went inside the.-And it didn't pass only ten minutes... it passed like an hour-

-Forty three minutes-she corrected rolling her eyes and following him. The girl didn't want to stay alone inside that room.-Ok, let's go-

-Ha! I knew you wanted to go-

-You will convince me on one way or another anyway, so, let's just save time-

He smiled and pressed the lift's bottom to go to the penthouse.

Sherman was walking through the balcony in an act of half fear and half shock. Ally had kissed him! That was so wrong that he didn't know what to do. The guilt was eating him alive, cheating on Penny was never going to be an option to solve that situation, no matter how hard his secretary tried, he was decided to keep his marriage. Moreover, he knew he loved Penny and, even though he might have some feelings towards Ally too, he also knew that it wasn't love. It was more like a teenager crush, a stupid and useless teenager crush that was going nowhere.

He sat up on a balcony's chair and looked up at the sky, trying to find a way out. He couldn't tell Penny, but he had a feeling like he couldn't hide it either... But one thing was for sure: Ally couldn't be his secretary anymore. That was decided, he'd wait until the end of the month to dismiss her and never see her again.

The red-haired man sighed and stood up, ready to face Penny, when suddenly the lift's doors opened.

The fear that it might be Ally made him hide behind the balcony's door as a child running from its parents but as soon as he heard the person (or better said, persons) who got in, it didn't take long for him to discover who they were.

-See? There's no one!-exclaimed Malcom.-No parents, no grandfather and we have a penthouse to destroy!-he said excitedly before receiving a glare from his sister.-I mean, to enjoy...-

-If someone finds us, I'll blame you anyway-

-How many possibilities there are that our parents are hidden behind a door and listening to us?-the ginger boy asked laughing

-You aren't really scared of being discovered, right?-she questioned. Her brother nodded.-Do you remember that using the WABAC is completely forbidden for our parents?-

-They'll never know we're using the WABAC without their permission... moreover, we have our grandfather's permission, which technically means that we have their permission, right?-

-Mmm... No?-

-They can't tell us anything, they had never told us that they had a time machine anyway, we both lied-he said with a reassuring smile

-Time machine?-asked Sherman going out of his hiding place. The twins stared shocked at their father.-Have you been using the WABAC?-

Oh, my... Sherman discovered that they had been using the WABAC! What would he do now? And what about Ally? Will he be loyal to his promise? And will Napoleon get his revenge?

Find it out on the next chapter :D

And by the way, the ending is really close... What would you want for the ending of the story? Write your reviews pleasee! And keep on reading!

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