Chapter 14
Sportacus picked Stephanie up and climbed aboard the airship. Pixel and Mayor Meanswell followed up the ladder behind them. Stephanie's questions had kept Pixel thinking most of the night. What were they going to do? He wondered. He decided that they wouldn't tell anyone until he could come up with an idea. Stephanie had agreed and the two behaved like normal the entire ride to LazyTown.
When they arrived they had a big surprise waiting for them. Bessie, Trixie, Stingy, and Ziggy had made everything up with posters, balloons, and streamers. Also, Number 9 and Vigdís were there to meet the Mayor. Stephanie was so happy to be back. The rest of the day was spent laughing, playing, and catching up. The biggest surprise was yet to come.
At about three o'clock, Sportacus and his father announced they had a surprise. Robbie, dressed in his best outfit, was pushed in front of the podium.
"Robbie has something important to say." Number 9 explained. Robbie stood there and stared out at everyone. Sportacus got up behind him and tapped on his shoulder. Robbie turned around and saw Sportacus had an apple. Robbie jumped and stuck out his tongue.
"Alright, I'll say it. I'm sorry for what happened." Robbie gagged on his own words. Stephanie, with Pixel's help, got up to the podium and gave Robbie a hug. Robbie made a face and stood there like a brick wall.
"I forgive you, Robbie." She said. Everyone cheered and Robbie ran so fast, he fell off the stage.
"I meant to do that." He said and left. Stephanie giggled and hugged Sportacus and Pixel.
"Thanks for saving me." She told them. Pixel blushed and Sportacus said "You're welcome, Stephanie." Then she turned to Number 9 and said, "I'm glad that Sportacus found you. LazyTown will now have two heroes." Number 9 smiled and went to the podium.
"May I say something?" The Mayor nodded and Number 9 continued, "I'd like to thank everyone for believing in me even though I made a terrible mistake. I won't stay too long, my family and I have some catching up to do. Besides I don't know if Sportacus would like his old man hanging around."
Sportacus interrupted him, "I think I speak for everyone when I say, stay as long as you want. And always come back and visit."
"Thank you, I appreciate it. Well, this day is for Stephanie, so let's party!" Number 9 said.
Stephanie sat on a bench while everyone was playing and having a good time. She was feeling tired and remembered that the doctor didn't want her to overdo it. Pixel saw her and sat down next to her. "Are you tired?" he asked. She nodded and put her head on his shoulder. "I've been thinking about what you said and I think we should ask someone else before telling your uncle."
"Who would we tell?" Stephanie asked.
"How about Sportacus?" he asked her.