Chapter 2

In LazyTown there was someone else who was having troubles. He rarely played with his friends, played on his computer, or played video games. Everyone was beginning to notice how bad it was getting. As of late the only thing that came out of Pixel's house were his letters to Stephanie. Sportacus decided that it was time for a talk.

Sportacus docked his airship at the Mayor's house and knocked on the door. Mayor Meanswell answered the door and ushered Sportacus in.

"What are we going to do about Pixel?" The Mayor asked.

"I haven't figured that out yet. Maybe we could suggest something to Stephanie's parents about letting her stay here a little longer." Sportacus suggested.

"Well whatever we do we have to do something quick before it gets worse." Mayor Meanswell said. "I'm very concerned about Pixel and I hear from my sister that it isn't going so well over there either."

"Oh, what did I start?" Sportacus said.

"What do you mean?" The Mayor asked.

"Well I told Pixel to tell Stephanie how he felt." Sportacus explained.

"So how is that a bad thing?" Mayor Meanswell said, confused.

"I wasn't thinking about Stephanie having to leave. I completely forgot." Sportacus said. The Mayor nodded in understanding. Then the two sat and discussed ideas for the next hour.

Pixel sat by his window and stared out at the beautiful sunny day. It was warm for March and the kids had asked him to play but he had said maybe later. He now saw them playing soccer in the mud. They were laughing and having a good time. Pixel went over to his desk and picked out a piece of pink paper. It was Stephanie's last letter. It read:

"Dear Pixel,

I miss you so much. Things aren't the same here. I enjoyed your Valentines Day present. Those new pink hairclips and bandanas are very nice. So was the chocolate. You sure know how to spoil me. I hope you enjoyed my present. I'm counting the days until we're together again.

Love,

Stephanie"

He looked over at his desk. She had given him a great present. It was a new set of screwdrivers and more soldering equipment. He had need those for his inventions. His inventions. He hadn't invented anything since Stephanie left. How come he felt so empty and out of place? He just sat there and grabbed a piece of paper and began to write Stephanie another letter. But then he had an idea. Pixel jumped off his bed and began searching underneath it for something.

Back at the Mayor's house Sportacus and Mayor Meanswell had come up with an idea. Maybe while Stephanie was back home, she could visit on her spring or winter breaks. They were about to call Stephanie's house but the Mayor thought of something.

"What if my sister and her husband don't know about the two of them?" The Mayor asked.

"I hadn't thought of that. Well why don't we just call her house and ask to speak to her first and find out what's been going on over there." Sportacus suggested.

"Good idea, Sportacus." Mayor Meanswell acknowledged.

So the two went to the phone and called Stephanie's house. Doug answered the phone and said that he'd get Stephanie. When Stephanie came to the phone, her Uncle explained what was going on over there and wondered how she was doing. She told him that she was doing as best she could. Then he explained Sportacus' and his idea to her and wondered if her mom and dad would go for it. Stephanie said she'd have to call him back and let him know.

Pixel had found what he was looking for. His suitcase. He filled it up with clothes, his toothbrush, and some other important things. Then grabbing all his wallet and leaving a note, he struck out for the train station.

TO BE CONTINUED ……