Chapter 3
No one could answer that question except Sportacus himself. Right now he was in one of the last places anyone would look for him. Somehow he had managed to wedge himself into the kids' old tree house. He needed some time to think and no one would bother him in there. Of course they hardly ever need me anymore, he thought.
Stephanie was starting to get worried but she tried to hide her emotions. It wasn't working so well as Trixie pulled her aside and asked if she was ok.
"You had the strangest look on your face. Are you sure you're ok?" Trixie asked concerned. She and Stephanie had been the best of friends since Stephanie's arrival in LazyTown seven years ago. They told each other everything or so Trixie thought.
"Yeah I'll be fine. But I'm just worried about Sportacus. Its not like him to hide from everyone." Stephanie sighed. The rest of the world didn't know about Sportacus and herself. They had decided to wait until Stephanie was sixteen. Even so they were worried it still would be a tough sell to everyone. What Stephanie wouldn't give right now for him to hold her in his arms.
Sportacus was feeling sorry for himself and that was something heroes, above average or otherwise, just didn't do. What is wrong with me? He wondered. He may not have had to save people a lot anymore but he still had to deal with Robbie. Robbie was still causing trouble after all these years. Its just in his nature to cause trouble, Sportacus smiled to himself. Then his thoughts reverted to Stephanie. He had promised her he would never let go of what they had together. What was he doing right now?
Mayor Meanswell stood up at the podium. Sweat was beading up on his brow. He was so incredibly nervous. Finally he looked at his watch. It was five o'clock and time to start the meeting. Everyone had assembled in the town square for this special town meeting. Everyone that is, except for Sportacus.
"Good people of LazyTown, may I have your attention please?" The Mayor's voice boomed over the crowd. Immediately the crowd silenced and listened to Mayor Meanswell.
"I have some rather exciting news. I will no longer be an eligible bachelor. Miss Busybody has accepted my offer of marriage. We…" The Mayor didn't get to finish. A cry rang out from the crowd. Everyone began to cheer. Mayor Meanswell quieted the crowd so he could finish.
"It was our hope that everyone could make the ceremony. As we decide on a date I will call another town meeting. We thank you for your support." The Mayor finished. Again the crowd cheered and celebrated.
Soon the crowd dispersed and went back to whatever they were doing. Stephanie, Trixie, Pixel, Ziggy, and Stingy were the only ones left in the town square. They decided to split up and search every corner of LazyTown for Sportacus.
Sportacus decided to go to his airship. His stomach started to rumble. He was starving and his muscles ached from being cramped up in the tree house. Unfortunately when he tried to move he couldn't. "Oh no I'm stuck!" He exclaimed.
Stephanie headed toward the tree house. She had looked everywhere else in the part she was supposed to look and found nothing. She sat underneath the tree house and sighed.
"Where are you Sportacus?" she asked not expecting any response.
"Up here. I'm stuck in the tree house." Came a voice from overhead.
"What?" Stephanie asked in disbelief.
"I'm stuck in the tree house. Please help!" Sportacus pleaded. Stephanie climbed the ladder and crawled into the tree house.
"How did you even get in here in the first place?" She asked, trying not to laugh. Sportacus smiled at her and started to respond when the two of them heard a loud CRACK!
"What was that?" Stephanie's voice faltered.
Just then Sportacus' crystal went off. "Someone's in trouble and I think that someone is us!" Sportacus exclaimed.
"What do we do?" Stephanie asked, shakily. Sportacus could see the worry lines on her face beginning to grow. He took charge of the situation.
"Stephanie climb back down the ladder!" He ordered.
"What about you?" She asked.
"Don't worry about me! Just climb down the ladder and get away from here! My guess is that we exceeded the weight limit." Sportacus ordered. Stephanie slowly backed down the ladder but she didn't make it far when the tree house collapsed.
To Be Continued…
