Chapter 19

Sportacus soon realized that there was some LazyTown Policemen and some other policemen he didn't recognize. When the group of policemen saw Sportacus they came over. Stephanie grabbed all the bags and took them into her Uncle's house while Sportacus dealt with the policemen.

"Is everything ok, gentlemen?" Sportacus asked. One of the LazyTown policemen spoke up.

"Sir we are here to ask you a few questions." The nervous patrolman said.

"There seem to be an awful lot of you just to ask a few questions. Can we go inside?" Sportacus asked them leery of why there were so many of them. The patrolman nodded and the group went inside. Stephanie asked what was going on and Sportacus told her that he would tell her as soon as he knew what was going on.

"Sir, my name is Detective Crane and I and some uniforms from FunTown have come to talk to you." One of the policemen identified himself. Sportacus shook his hand and said,

"Well its an honor to meet you but may I inquire why you came all the way from FunTown?"

"Your airship exploded in FunTown air space. We are here to investigate the cause of the explosion and why your airship was parked above FunTown." The detective came right out with it. Sportacus was about to answer when the Mayor and Bessie entered the house.

"Hello, gentlemen. I'm the Mayor of LazyTown and I would like an explanation as to what is going on here." The LazyTown policemen straightened up and saluted the Mayor. He saluted back and told them to relax. The FunTown detective and the couple of uniforms introduced themselves and explained the situation.

"Gentlemen I can assure you that Sportacus definitely didn't have any inclination that his airship was going to explode. If any damage was caused I'm sure we can work something out. Now as to the LazyTown policemen, what re you doing here?"

Robbie had gotten up and looked through his periscope. He saw the group of policemen enter the Mayor's house and knew it could only be bad news for him. Quickly he decided to figure out how to escape from LazyTown.

"We are here to investigate a report of someone being assaulted. An anonymous tip came in saying that someone in this house knew all the details of the assault and we were sent to investigate." The LazyTown officer replied. At this, Sportacus motioned to Stephanie with his eyes to go upstairs. She caught the movement and did as she was told.

"Well, I can assure you that isn't true. I know nothing about an assault." Sportacus said aloud. He knew that Robbie had probably phoned in the anonymous tip and he would deal with him later.

"In that case, we need to know exactly what happened. Why did you admit to making the children sick and leave LazyTown?" Another LazyTown officer asked. Sportacus explained everything. He left out the part about Stephanie hitting Robbie. All the officers took notes and periodically interjected some questions.

About an hour later, all the officers left. The detective and uniforms from FunTown asked the LazyTown officers that when they arrested Robbie to please keep them in the loop. Once LazyTown was done with him, FunTown wanted a crack at him. The LazyTown officers promised to do so.

Sportacus went upstairs and found Stephanie curled up on her bed. She was shaking uncontrollably. Quickly Sportacus wrapped his arms around her and told her the police had gone.

"What am I going to do? I was just so sick of Robbie that I couldn't stop myself. I can't…" Stephanie couldn't finish. Sportacus had put his finger on her lips and said,

"Don't worry, my love. The situation is under control. The police are going to arrest Robbie for kidnapping and attempted murder. I don't think they will blame you for hitting Robbie. Besides, I didn't tell them anything about you hitting him. If Robbie even tries to file a charge against you, I'll take care of it." Sportacus told her. He held her close and kissed her forehead.

To Be Continued…

This Chapter is dedicated to all the New York Policemen and Firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty four years ago today. They were true heroes and I wish to salute every single one of them. It is because of them that it makes me proud to be an American. We must continue on with our lives and remember those whose lives were cut short in the disaster. America will always remember their heroism and their sacrifice. So today as I take time out to remember I ask all of my readers to remember too.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET!