Disclaimer: I do not own Spongebob Squarepant or any other characters related to the show. I do however own Melissa Jackson and Aquarius.
A/N: This chapter contains something about human anatomy but because I failed biology, I'm just making up a lot of the stuff about anatomy of the body. I'm not sure if it's accurate or not. Anyway, the description is short so it doesn't really matter. Oh, sorry if I didn't mention this earlier but Spongebob and any of the other characters that I put may be OOC with the exception of my own characters.
OOCOut of Character.
Rating: PG
Pairings: None
Melissa Jackson
By
MJ19AQ
Chapter Two: Discovery
Melissa looked around her and saw that Spongebob's house was simple. It had a chair, one sofa, and a small table with a phone shaped like a shell. Spongebob also had a TV that looked like a scuba-diving helmet.
"Welcome to my home sweet home." Spongebob took Melissa's hand. "Come right this way!"
Spongebob lead Melissa to his sofa and gently helped her take her seat. Afterwards, Spongebob sat right next to her. "Sooo........Tell me everything about you.," Spongebob asked, with curiosity.
"Well, I'm 17 years old.,"replied Melissa. "I love to do practically everything, like skiing, surfing, snowboarding, ice skating, bungee jumping, biking and practicing my Ka-Rah-Tay movements."
"Hold everything!,"exclaimed Spongebob, raising his hands in the air in front of him. "You like Karate!?!" "I sure do. I practice it all the time," Melissa said. "And by the way, it's pronounced KA-RAH-TAY!" "I like Karate too. You wanna Spar?" asked Spongebob. "Maybe later. Besides, I'll whoop your butt anytime. I've never been beaten in Ka-Rah-Tay!," Melissa firmly responded. "Well, honey. I'll take you on anytime, anywhere.," Spongebob responded. "We'll see about that. Besides practicing Ka-Rah-Tay, I also love to paint pictures and to do interpretive dancing.,"replied Melissa. "Well, actually I'm starting to learn how to do interpretive dancing. I lived in California but I'm orginally from Austin, Texas."
"WOW! You're from Texas?," Spongebob exclaimed.
"Yup. I'm from the lone star state.,"replied Melissa.
"But, you don't have a southern accent.,"said Spongebob.
"Ha. Ha. Silly boy.," Melissa replied, laughing. "Not all Texans have a southern accent. But we do have dignity and pride. That's what's important to us, moreover being close with our family as well."
"Wow. You remind of another friend of mine.,"said Spongebob.
"Really?," Melissa asked. "Yeah. She's also from Texas.,"Spongebob explained. "I'm not really sure what part of Texas she's from but all I know is she from that place and a pure Texan. I'll introduce you to her later on." "That's fine by me.," Melissa said. "The more friends I make the better." Suddenly, Melissa feels a lot of pressure in her stomach, churning and gurgling inside of her. "Uh......Excuse me Spongebob, but can I use your restroom?," she asked. "Of course you can. I'll show you where it is.,"Spongebob said. Spongebob lead Melissa upstairs to the second floor of his house. They both walked down a hallway until Spongebob stopped next to a door.
"Well. Here we are, Melissa," Spongebob said. "This is the bathroom. Take your time."
"Thank you, Spongebob. I'll be right back.," Melissa said. Melissa walked inside the bathroom and closed the door. Spongebob patiently waited outside for her.
"Melissa. What a wonderful girl she is.," thought Spongebob. "I have a feeling that we'll be best friends. But........I still don't know how she can breathe underwater! She's still a land creature and I know they need a diving suit and a air helmet to breathe underwater. Hmm...........I need to investigate." Spongebob walked toward his attic and entered through the door.
Inside his attic was a multitude of comic books, journals, and magazine articles stacked neatly in a row of book shelves. Spongebob walked up to a book shelf and grabbed a book on "Human Anatomy!" "So, humans have lungs that allow them to breathe air, but, they can't breathe water since their bodies do not have a special instrument needed to breathe oxygen from water. Hmm......," exclaimed Spongebob, as we closed the book he was reading from. "But that still doesn't explain how she could be breathing underwater!?!," Spongebob pondered. "Perhaps she has some special equipment that's allowing her to breathe normally underwater. But I would have seen it. Oh.......I'm so confused! Maybe I should look in another book." Spongebob places the book back in the shelf, making room for the book to fit. A book accidentally fell off the shelf and into the floor. Spongebob walked up toward the book and picked it up.
Looking at the book, he said, "Hey, I haven't seen this book in awhile. "Underwater Myths and Legends." Sounds Interesting!" Spongebob flipped the book over and started to read the book. "Hmm.......The Legend of Aquarius. Aquarius is one of the most powerful deities in all the ocean. Legend has it that Aquarius was originally a land creature that had the ability to breathe underwater.," gasped Spongebob, reading the book intently now. "Her powers to control the ocean floor, including the elements above the water, make her a formable warrior to anyone who confronts her. Her beauty is surpassed by anything that has ever been seen before. That is why she is also called the "beauty of the sea." Her title stands as Aquarius: Goddess of Water and Sea Creatures. Legend also has it that Aquarius bestowed great power to two young men and told them to use their powers to help any sea creatures in need and to also stop any vile villains from harming the sea creatures." Spongebob looked up in quandary, remembering something. "That sounds like Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, my two greatest heroes in Bikini Bottom." Spongebob continued his reading. "Aquarius is said to have a secret identity but no one has figured out who she really is, yet. Aquarius power and beauty makes her the most mysterious sea goddess ever to live beneath the waves. She had dedicated her life to protecting the innocent and all sea creatures." Spongebob then closed the book. "Wow! Aquarius. Imagine if I had met her.," he said. "Wait a minute. She's originally a land creature who can breathe underwater. She's beautiful and strong. She defends sea creatures.............No. It.....it can't be her. Can it?," pondered Spongebob.
All of sudden, Spongebob had a flashback of when Melissa was apologizing to him.
-Flashback-
"I apologize for scaring you. I would never hurt you or any other sea creature."
-end Flashback-
"Oh.....My. I.....I.......Can't believe this.," Spongebob said, dropping the book. "Melissa is Aquarius. She is a sea goddess. Man. I blew off Aquarius." Spongebob then realized what he just said and stood there stunned. "I.......blew......off.......Aquarius! Oooh.....Sweet Neptune! How stupid I am! She's the most powerful sea goddess in all the ocean and I blew her off. She'll probably hate me. I've got to tell Gary.," Spongebob said.
Spongebob left his attic and quickly walked through the hallway, searching for Gary. Spongebob was close to his bathroom when he accidently bumped into Gary, who was coming out of his bedroom.
"Meow!(Hey!), Gary said. "Sorry, Gary. I didn't see you over there." Spongebob turned around to face Gary. " But now that I found you, I have some great news to tell you."
"Meow meow, meow!?! (You're gonna buy me that scratching post!?!)," Gary excitedly said.
"No Gary," Spongebob sarcastically replied, glaring at Gary, "I told you that I'll buy it for you next week." "Meow. (Spoilsport)."
"I went back outside and made a friend with that girl. She's really sweet. Her name is Melissa Jackson. She's from Texas and she loves to do all sort of activities and fun things." Spongebob said. "She even loves karate. I found myself another sparring partner." "Meow meow, meow! (See, you made a friend with her!)," replied Gary.
"Yeah. But the really big news is that I found out that Melissa is actually Aquarius.," Spongebob told Gary. Gary just stared blankly at Spongebob. "Come on! You know, Aquarius." Gary continued to stare at Spongebob, perplexed at his statement. "Goddess of Water and Sea Creatures?," Spongebob said. "Meow! (Ohhh!!!!!!)," Gary said, now realizing what Spongebob was talking about. "Sigh.......Yeah! Melissa is actually Aquarius. Unbelievable, huh Gary?"
Gary just looked at Spongebob strangely. "Meow, meow? (Have you been eating Krabby Patties with Volcano Sauce again?), Gary replied. "No, Gary. You know I stopped doing that about a month ago. It gave me heartburn.," annoyed response from Spongebob. "But I'm not kidding, Gary. Melissa really is Aquarius. She breathes underwater. She's kind to me and she also very strong and beautiful." "Meow meow. Meow meow. (Mr. Squarepants. It's time to take your medicine.)," Gary sarcastically replied to Spongebob. "What, you don't believe me?," Spongebob responded.
"Meow. Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow. Meow meow meow meow. (Spongebob. No one has seen Aquarius for centuries. Besides, I doubt your friend even knows about the legend. But I still would like to meet her.," Gary just waited for Spongebob to answer his reply.
"Well, fine Gary. Don't believe me.," Spongebob said, with his hands on his square hips. "But I know that Melissa is the great Sea Goddess." Gary started to slither away, not wanting to listen to Spongebob rant on. "I know that it's true."
Spongebob stood still, frustrated that Gary didn't believe him. "Gary!,"thought Spongebob. "I can't believe that he doesn't believe me. Well, I can't really convince him since he hasn't seen Melissa, yet. But I'll will prove to Gary that she is indeed the great Sea Goddess, Aquarius. Someday."
Suddenly Spongebob heard the toilet flushed and water running coming from the bathroom. He patiently waited across the hallway for Melissa to come out. Melissa walked out of the bathroom and saw Spongebob. "Aaah!......What a relief! I feel refreshed!" Melissa then looked at Spongebob. "Oh, I'm sorry Spongebob. I guess I took too long in there." "Oh, don't worry, glorious one. I feel privileged to have you in my humble home.," said Spongebob.
"Uh?........Did you just called glorious?," Melissa asked.
"Why yes, Ma'am." said Spongebob eagerly.
"Well, you don't really have to say that.," explained Melissa. "I'm just an ordinary girl. There's nothing special about me. You can just call me Melissa."
Spongebob, overtaken by Melissa's friendly attitude, bended down in one knee and took her hand. "Oh, but I insist I do. You're the most beautiful and powerful person I have ever met, Aquarius. I feel so honored to have you in my presence, oh mighty one."
"Uh........Aquarius?" said Melissa, perplexed at Spongebob's action.
"That's who you are. The goddess of water and sea creatures. You're able to breathe underwater without the assistant of a diving suit and air helmet." explained Spongebob.
"Well, I am a land creature. I came from the surface world and I know that my appearance may look strange to you but there's a reason why I can breathe underwater without any gear....."
"No, no." said Spongebob, thus interrupting Melissa. "You don't have to tell me. Some secrets should be left alone."
"But it's not a ......" Melissa started to explain but was cut off by Spongebob once again.
"Don't worry about it, Aquarius. I'm here to serve your every command, you highness."
Gary slithers by Spongebob, shaking his head in embarrassment. "Meow! (How pathetic!)"
Melissa saw Gary next to Spongebob and pointed at him. "Who's your little friend there, Spongebob?" Spongebob turned around and looked at Gary. "Oh.......Well Aquar.....I mean, Melissa, meet my best friend, Gary the Snail."
Melissa bended down on her knees to get a better look at Gary. "Why, hello Gary." she introduced herself to Gary. "My name is Melissa Jackson. Can I pet him?"
"Sure, Melissa," Spongebob gladly replied. "Go ahead. Gary won't bite." Melissa started to pet Gary, feeling the smooth shell and his squishy body. "Aren't you the prettiest snail that I have ever seen?," said Melissa, making Gary slightly blush. "You're so cute! And you're really nice too." Gary's eyes sparkled wide and he just stared at Melissa, blushing more. "Meoooooooow!(Pretty. Soooooooo..........pretty!)" Melissa lovingly looked at Gary and smiled at him. "Awwww....that's so sweet!" Gary slithered next to Melissa and gave her an affectionate purr. Melissa picked up Gary and held him close to her arms. "Awww......Do you hear him? He likes me. I think that me and Gary are going to be good friends." Melissa said. "He said that I was pretty."
"I know.......Wait a minute." Spongebob asked. "You can understand what Gary is saying?"
"Why, yes. I understand him perfectly, somehow." replied Melissa. "Can't everyone understand him?" Melissa asked Spongebob.
"No. Only me and Patrick can understand Gary. No one else seems to understand what he's saying."
"Oh. That's ok. Well, at least I can talk to him,"said Melissa. "We're going to be good friends, aren't we Gary?" "Meow. (Yup.)." Gary said happily.
Melissa and Gary were laughing while Spongebob watched them.
"Wow. Just look at those two," thought Spongebob. "They hit it off pretty well. They're already friends and no doubt that Melissa's ability to understand Gary is due to her powers as a Sea Goddess. Gary doesn't know but he will......someday."
"Hey Spongebob. Do you have the time?" Melissa asked.
"Sure, Melissa," Spongebob replied, looking at his watch. "Let's see. The time is........9:30AM!" Spongebob was getting nervous. "Ooh! I'm late. I....I forgot that I was suppose to be at Patrick's for breakfast an hour ago. He's going to be so mad at me. He'll hate me." Spongebob said sobbing.
Melissa patted Spongebob's back, apologizing to him. "I'm sorry, Spongebob. I didn't know you had plans for today." Melissa placed Gary on the floor. "Don't cry, Spongebob. If it'll make you feel better, I'll apologize to your friend, Patrick, for delaying you." Spongebob wiped the tears off from his eyes and looked at Melissa. "No, Melissa. That's ok. You don't have to do that. I'm glad that I had the chance to meet you and to see what a wonderful person you are.," Spongebob replied smiling. "Besides, we're friends now and I wouldn't want to be rude to my new friend who is visiting Bikini Bottom for the first time. I know.......why don't you come with me over to Patrick's rock for breakfast?"
"Oh, I don't know.,"Melissa replied, unsure. "I don't want to intrude on him. Besides, I would be an uninvited guest." Spongebob just happily waved his hand at her. "Oh, nonsense. Patrick will love you once he gets to know you. He won't mind one extra person. Besides, you'll get to make a new friend."
"Well, you talked me into it.," Melissa said. "I'll go with you to your friend's house for breakfast." "Yay! Alright, let's go.," Spongebob gleefully replied.
Spongebob started to walk downstairs. Melissa turned around and looked at Gary.
"Hey Spongebob.," Melissa said. "Yes?," replied Spongebob, turning around to face her.
"What about Gary? Should we leave him here?," Melissa asked.
"Don't worry. He can come with us.," replied Spongebob. "He's always visiting Patrick anyways."
Melissa bended down to Gary. "Do you want to come with us, Gary?," Melissa asked.
"Meow! (Sure!).," Gary said. "Alright then. Come on." Melissa said, gesturing Gary to come with them.
Melissa walked downstairs to the living room with Gary following behind her. Spongebob then put on Gary's collar and leash. He walked toward the door. Melissa stopped briefly and looked at herself in the mirror that was in the hallway. "Oh dear.," she said. "What's wrong, Melissa?," Spongebob asked, turning around to look at her. "I just realized that I'm not properly dressed.," Melissa replied, realizing that she's just wearing a white tank top and a pair of dark blue jeans with sandals on. "I can't go out like this."
"Ba ha ha ha ha. Don't worry about it, Melissa.," Spongebob replied, laughing. "Patrick won't care what you're wearing. Come on. It's getting late!"
"Okay, Spongebob.," Melissa said. "Whatever you say."
Spongebob opened the door for Melissa. "After you, Aquarius.......uh, I mean.....Melissa.," Spongebob said blushing slightly and smiling nervously.
Melissa giggled at Spongebob's remark as she walked outside. Spongebob and Gary walked outside after her and closed the door behind them.
Well that's another chapter that's finished. The next chapter will feature Patrick. I made his character to be an excellent cook. Also in the chapter I'll explain my own version of why Patrick isn't always too bright. Note: even though next chapter contain no pairing or slash whatsoever, there's a hint of what will come in future fanfics, especially between Spongebob and Patrick. Please Review this chapter. A/N: I can't cook that well but I love to bake.