Okay, so I'm not usually one to write for movies but...what can I say? I loved this one. I'm a big fan of Megamind- his relationship with Roxanne, and his companionship with minion.
So...I had to write something.
Minion watched with an air of uncertainty as his master worked on altering the brain bots to be more, as he put it, 'people friendly'. Using the bots to help watch over the city was a brilliant idea, but they both knew that the little machines had a tendency to behave like disobedient animals, and having them bite innocent citizens would not be good for their new image.
What concerned the fish so much was that Megamind was not behaving in his usual eccentric and enthusiastic manner- hopping from side to side as he tweaked the bots, ranting about his brilliance, or even humming some hard metal song-No, there was none of his masters usual antics present. To add to his concern, he noticed how his blue-skinned companion would pause in his work to rub his eyes underneath his goggles, or massage his large forehead with small groans of annoyance and discomfort. Finally he decided to voice his concerns.
"Sir, are you-"
"Ah!" Megamind jumped, startled, his hand going instinctively toward the super gun on his belt as he turned around to face him.
"Don't shoot!" Minion cried, bringing his robotic arms up to shield his glass dome.
When Megamind realized who it was, his tense posture relaxed and his hand fell away from his side.
"Minion." he sighed, eyes closing briefly as the fear-induced adrenaline left him.
Before his fishy companion could offer up an apology, Megamind's expression changed; frowning fiercely, he pulled the goggles up on his head to glare at his aquatic friend.
"Minion." he repeated the name with thinly veiled impatience, his stare accusing. "You know better than to sneak up on a formerly-evil genius when he's working. Have we not discussed the importance of 'knocking'?"
Minion stared for a moment, frowning to himself; had Megamind really not been aware of his presence before now?
"Sir," he began, speaking in a somewhat careful matter. "I didn't sneak up on you; I've been here the entire time."
The genuine surprise on Megamind's face was disconcerting.
"Oh." He brought one gloved hand up to rub his head. "Right….of course you have." he sighed again, eyes sliding closed. "I knew that."
Minion's concern grew.
"Sir, are you alright?"
Megamind straightened immediately.
"What? Of course I am." he replied, sounding more than a bit defensive. "Why would you even ask such an insanely obvious question? I have never been more alright in my entire life."
Before Minion could even respond to this, Megamind began coughing, turning his head to the side and using his fist to muffle the sounds. Despite his mounting concern, Minion folded his robotic arms across his chest and frowned.
"Oh really?" he asked, his voice thick with skepticism.
"Yes..*cough*..of course." Megamind took in a deep breath and stood up straight, as if he could ward off Minion's concern with a simple display of good posture. "I am so overwhelmed with the feeling of being alright that I am choking on the very air. What more proof is there needed."
"None, I suppose, Sir," Minion replied, letting the comment slide. "But all the same, I think it might be best if you took a break. You've been working really hard lately and-"
"The city doesn't keep itself safe, Minion." Megamind countered. "I have a duty to uphold now, and I will not let the city-and especially Roxanne- down."
Minion frowned to himself, noticing how exhausted his master looked despite his best efforts to appear otherwise. The absence of the goggles revealed the dark circles under his green eyes, and his usually healthy blue skin seemed dull.
"Of course not sir," He answered, not missing a beat, but also unwilling to drop the subject. "It's just that I can't help but notice that you don't seem like your usual bad but also good self. Perhaps you may be coming down with something?."
"Nonsense, Minion!" Megamind replied with a wave of his hand. "My health has always been impinkable."
"It's 'impeccable', sir."
"Exactly! Not once have I ever taken ill."
"That may be true, Sir, but-"
"But nothing," Megamind turned back to the brainbot he had been modifying. "Perhaps it would be best if you took your poor observation skills and wild accusations somewhere else for the time being. I have work to do and I need quiet concentration if you don't mind, Minion."
His half robotic sidekick huffed, slightly stung by the comment, and turned toward the door.
"Well, excuse me."
As he walked away, he could hear the sounds of Megamind coughing again and any anger he'd felt evaporated. He sighed as the door shut behind him, and decided that he was going to need some back up.
He located his master's cellular phone and dialed the only number that was already programmed in.
"Well, hello there." Came the pleasant if not somewhat relieved voice on the other side. "I was starting to think my favorite Villain turned hero had forgotten about me."
"Yes..um...well." Minion stuttered, letting out a sheepish laugh. "Surprise! Again, it would seem."
"Minion? I'm sorry I thought you were- are you calling from Megamind's phone?"
"Yes, I am. I do apologize in advance Miss Ritchi, if I've caught you at a bad time-"
"Oh no. Not at all." Roxanne assured him. "I'm just a little surprised to hear from you. Actually, I'm more surprised by not hearing from Megamind. Is everything alright? I haven't heard much from him in the last few days and I've tried calling but- oh! I'm so sorry Minion, you called me for a reason, didn't you? Did you need something?"
Minion couldn't help but shake his head at the reporters small rant, reflecting on how fitting a match she and his master truly made when it all came down to it. Both so easily caught up in things. Still, her obvious compassion and concern were touching- how could he not like her?
"Actually, I'm calling in regards to Megamind," he replied, noting how strange it was not to refer to him as 'Sir'. "I think he may be coming down with something."
"Oh no." there was worry in her voice. "Nothing serious I hope."
"I don't think so. At least, not yet," Minion replied, "But he refuses to take a break, and I'm worried he's overworking himself. He won't listen to me, as usual, and I was hoping you might would come over and-"
"-And persuade him to take some time off." Roxanne finished, some amusement in her voice. "Or perhaps even force him to?"
"Precisely!" Minion agreed, glad they were on the same page. "I'd really appreciate it, Miss Ritchi."
"Think nothing of it." Roxanne answered. "I don't like the idea of Megamind working himself to the point that he's ill. He may be looking out for the well being of the city, but we can't let him forget about his well being in the process."
"I completely agree." Minion replied, feeling relieved at having someone else around that would help look after Megamind. "So when should I expect your arrival?"
"Just give me a couple hours and I'll be there."
"terrific." Minion replied. "I'll leave the welcome mat outside the secret entrance for you then."
Roxanne laughed slightly at this, before saying goodbye.
Minion set the phone down with a sigh of relief, and a brief smirk. Years of trying to figure out how best to handle his master, and finally he had a secret weapon. He had seen the blue heroes behavior while in the presence of Miss Ricthi and was sure that if anyone could get through his stubbornness…it was her.
I'm thinking of continuing this, but getting the story out of my head and onto my word document always seems like a struggle. we'll see.
Once again...loved this movie!