Change is Good Right?
By 18lzytwner
Chapter 1
It was a bright and sunny day as Stephanie and Sportacus walked to her Uncle's house. When she first got off the train, Sportacus almost didn't recognize her. Stephanie was still wearing pink of course but physically she had matured. She was taller and she had lost that cuteness. The cuteness had been replaced with something that Sportacus liked to call "a total hotty". It was true; she was more attractive than before. Stephanie now had curves and a chest. In fact the only reason he did recognize her was because when she got off the train her entire face lit up with a smile. There was no mistaking that loving smile.
Now as they were making there way to Mayor Meanswell's, Stephanie asked how things were going in LazyTown. Sportacus replied that everything was going pretty well. Pixel had received his driver's permit and was always trying to find a way to practice. Trixie was always bugging him to teach her but since was only fifteen; Sportacus had told she'd have to wait. Stingy, now fourteen, had been chasing Trixie around. Finally after he kept bugging her, Trixie caved in and told him that she liked him too. Now they were going out. Ziggy was still stockpiling candy even though he was now thirteen. The candy however hadn't stunted his growth. Ziggy now stood at five foot five inches.
Stephanie absorbed all that information. Everything was changing around LazyTown. Change was good though, she thought. She had noticed the look on Sportacus' face when she got off the train. He liked the changes that occurred. Stephanie hadn't minded them herself. Then aloud she asked, "What about you, Sportacus? How are things going for you?"
"Better now that you're here." Sportacus smiled but didn't elaborate. Stephanie could sense something was wrong but she didn't get a chance to prod him some more.
"Stephanie! It is so good to see you! Look at how you've grown!" Uncle Milford exclaimed.
"Uncle Milford! It's good to see you too." Stephanie smiled and gave him a hug.
"Well lets get you settled. I'm sure that you're hungry after your trip." Mayor Meanswell said. Stephanie's stomach grumbled in response.
"I sure am. Are you going to join us for lunch Sportacus?" Stephanie asked.
"I'd love to but I have to go help Pixel. I promised him." Sportacus smiled. Stephanie could tell that his smile wasn't at all genuine. Something was bothering him but he wouldn't tell her. She thought after all they had been through especially after last summer he would open up to her. I'll talk to him later, she thought.
Stephanie took her bags up to her room, while Uncle Milford made lunch. He seemed really bubbly today for some reason and she had a feeling that something was going on. She hoped that Uncle Milford would tell her.
Stephanie came downstairs to the kitchen and sat on the stool by the counter. The Mayor put a plate of fruit and yogurt. Then he poured some milk for them to drink. Stephanie thanked her Uncle and the two ate in silence until Uncle Milford looked as though he would burst.
"Is there something you'd like to tell me, Uncle Milford?" Stephanie asked.
"Bessie and I are getting married!" He exploded.
"Congratulations! Have you set a date?" Stephanie said, excited.
"Well we're still working on that. I know that Bessie wanted me to wait for today's town meeting but you know how bad I am at keeping secrets." Uncle Milford spilled.
"Yes, I remember. I promise not to say a word until the meeting. What time is it?" Stephanie smiled.
"It'll be at five o'clock. That only gives me two hours to figure out what to say." Uncle Milford said nervously.
"Don't worry Uncle I know you'll come up with something great. Thanks for lunch. I'm going to go see if I can help Pixel and Sportacus." Stephanie told him.
"Have a good time." Uncle Milford said. Stephanie put her plate in the sink and headed for Pixel's house. Mayor Meanswell loaded his new dishwasher and grabbed up pen and paper. He decided that he needed a little more decorum when telling the rest of the town.
To Be Continued…
