A/N: Here we go. The second to last chapter. Please R/R, and enjoy yourselves.
"In here!" Jimmy pulled Cindy's arm around a corner and into a storage closet.
"Oww, watch it- hey! What the heck are you doing, Neutron?" Cindy asked.
Jimmy looked out a small hole in the electronic door. "We should be safe in here," he whispered in reply.
"But, what if--"
"Shh!" Jimmy interrupted. "They'll hear us!" Silently, the two listened in to what the Yolkians were saying.
"Well, where are they, private?"
"I don't know, sir. I saw them right here, and then they were gone!"
"I don't think a couple of human kids and a toy dog just--"
"Hey! Did you hear that, sir?"
"Hear what?"
"It sounded like a growl. You know, like a dog…"
"Yes, sir! But more specifically, like that robotic one."
"You mean the one that's on our ship?"
"Yeah, and it seemed to be coming from the closet…"
Jimmy could see the Yolkian reaching for the control panel on the wall. In a second, it would all be over. A futile mission to save their town, and essentially, the human race.
But he had a plan.
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Cindy tried to stay as silent as she could, slipping into the shadows of the closet. She gripped the shock prod in her hand, ready to swing at the Yolkian as soon as the door opened. She heard a beep- the door's control panel- and then the door started sliding to the right. But instead of cold mechanical hands reaching in to grab her, she heard voices.
"See? We told you."
"Nothing in there."
"You were wrong, private."
Cindy opened her eyes slowly. The Yolkian was right in front of her, and he didn't see her?
"I must've been hearing things," he muttered to himself.
Jimmy, crouching behind her, had a smile on his face. He held something behind his back, but Cindy couldn't see it. The Yolkian shook his head and turned to leave.
After the door had closed, Jimmy gave himself a mental pat on the back. He looked at his invention, which had probably saved both their lives. As if reading Cindy's expression, he pointed to it and explained what it was. [A/N: I'll just let you guys use your imagination.]
It was only then that the two realized what the closet was full of. Jimmy reached up to grab a shock prod for himself. After inspecting it carefully, Jimmy looked behind him at the wall. The map was crude; it actually looked more like a blueprint. The paper was damp and torn in places, and was wrinkled from age, but it was a map nonetheless, and even if there was a possibility it was a little outdated, it could still come in handy. He took it from the wall questionable. God knew why an advanced alien race would make a paper map instead of an electronic one.
Slowly the three looked around a corner to make sure the halls were clear before emerging from the closet. Cindy brushed herself off and walked over to where Jimmy was studying the map. She tried to look over his shoulder, but every time she did, Jimmy would just tilt the map so that she couldn't read it.
Eventually, Jimmy lowered the map and motioned with his hand down the hall. Cindy shrugged, having no choice but to follow.
"Neutron, where are we going?" Cindy asked as Jimmy stopped for a moment and looked around.
Before Jimmy could answer, Goddard ran down an adjacent hall, out of sight.
"You'll see when we get there, Vortex," Jimmy replied as he started walking down the halls again.
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Jimmy rounded the corner, hanging more and more onto the walls, as he got closer to his destination. He glanced back at the map just as Cindy caught up to him. He looked up to see the door he was making his way to.
Slowly, Jimmy got down on all fours and gestured Cindy to do the same. He started crawling toward the door, incessantly glancing both ways up and down the corridor to make sure no one was following. Finally, he stood and brushed himself off. His hand reached for the button to open the electronic door. He hesitated for a moment, and pushed the button.
Every Yolkian within the bridge of the ship turned to see the two earth children standing there, armed with shock prods. One in particular caught Jimmy's attention. As he wheeled around, he could see all the badges adorning his metal casing. He appeared be a higher ranking than the rest of his- obviously- subordinates.
He spoke. "Well, if it isn't the infamous Jimmy Neutron and his girlfriend." Hearing this, Jimmy clenched his weapon so tight he could see his knuckles turn pale. "My name is Commander Magoo, and this is my ship."
Jimmy opened his mouth to reply, but was cut off as the commander continued to talk. "I have direct orders from the king to capture you and take you back to your planet alive. You both have over ten charges against you, eight of which carry the penalty of execution. Now, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. Which do you prefer?"
Jimmy stepped forward and shouldered the sparking spear. "Neither. We won't let you take us back."
Commander Magoo sighed and shook his head. "I thought as much. Very well." With a leisurely snap of his fingers, every Yolkian in the room advanced on the two, bearing their deadly weapons. It was clear that Jimmy and Cindy were outnumbered ten to one. But that didn't hinder the duo as they charged hopelessly into the fray.
I'm so sorry it took so long to update. Homework, tests, and general lack of interest in writing (and of course, writer's block) bogged me down. But that's okay, because there's only one chapter left! I'll get it out ASAP, and hopefully it won't take another two months J. See ya!