Author's Note: This review credit is for the people who reviewed for the last two chapter of RAN2 and the prologue of Sickness. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except for the plot, and the thing mentioned in the prologue. You can't sue me.
tootierulez: Thanks for reviewing!
C. Annon: I'm glad you liked the ending so much! I tried to make it sad, but I'm not that great at writing sentimental stuff and romance. Either way, thanks for reviewing!
SpongeFan SquareFiction: I am SORRY that I killed Sandy, but I thought it might add some sentimental feelings towards the story. Thanks for the climax comment. Thanks for reviewing!
A. Nonymous: Wow! I'm glad you like the chapters so much! Ya, I tried making suspense with that flashlight bit, but I'm not sure if it worked... Yes, Dennis was the one who got locked outside. Thanks for the climax comment! Actually, I don't think that I will be reading or seeing Carrie. I'm not really into that kind of horror... Personally, I will never ever EVER write a story with my friends or myself in it. I find that it drains the story of realism and prevents the readers from becoming entirely interested. I like to keep characters the way they are. (With the exception of plot twists of course!) I have read the entire Series of Unfortunate Events, so I do know what you mean with the Lemony Snicket thing.
Yes, the man was an actual human. He was not a sea creature. Thanks for all of the great comments! Thanks for reviewing!
venusgal100: I did one update right after the other, so you really didn't miss anything, I just updated really fast... Thanks for reviewing!
Bladequeen2000: Yes, I am completely aware that there are episodes with Spongebob's parents. However, I did explain in my story why Ichabod didn't kill Spongebob then. Thanks for reviewing!
flaming-1251: It's a shame that you stopped writing your story, but Falling into Shadow is really great! Thanks for reviewing!
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WoRdLiFeCeNa4: I hope you had a great vacation! Thanks for the epilogue comment! No, Flats didn't die; he just got hurt reeeeealy bad. Lol. I'm glad you liked the RAN series so much! Thanks! Wow, you really think the prologue is that great? (blush) Thanks for the support! I really like the Harry Potter series; I hope you enjoy them too! You'll find out soon enough how the prologue fits into the story. Thanks for reviewing! P.S. WHEN are you going to update Spongebob's Suspicion? I've been waiting forever!
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Chapter 2: Another Day
Spongebob happily rose from his bed and preformed his morning routine. He was looking forwards to this day. He was going to go to Sandy's and help her with the maintenance on her home. To most, it would seem like a boring job, but Spongebob liked to help Sandy. Her home was full of interesting items. Spongebob had fun guessing their purposes. Not only that, but Spongebob enjoyed himself when he was in Sandy's company.
Spongebob quickly fed Gary and got dressed into his usual attire. He then made his way towards his closet and searched through the contents for his water helmet. He soon found what he was looking for and fitted it onto his head.
"I'll be back soon, Gary!" Spongebob called as he made his way out the door. Gary uttered a polite meow of goodbye. Spongebob closed the door and started to sprint towards Sandy's treedome.
It wasn't long until he saw the oak that Sandy called home. He made sure that his water helmet was on tightly, and then he made his way into the entrance chamber. He entered the chamber and then knocked on the second door leading into the dome.
"Who is it?" asked Sandy's voice, coming out of a speaker close to the door.
"It's me, Spongebob. You said you needed help with your home cleaning."
"Hiya, Spongebob! Come right in! Just let me drain the water first..."
The speaker grew silent, but a siren started to sound. Slowly, the water in the chamber started to empty. Spongebob waited patiently for the last drop to enter the drain in the floor before entering the dome.
Spongebob slowly opened the door. The first thing he saw was Sandy, hanging up laundry on the line.
"Howdy, Spongebob. Sorry that I had to ask you to help me with these chores. There's just so much to do, I doubt that I would be finished by the end of fall without any help. I've been up since six this morning, tidying up. I should have never put them off this long..."
"What can I do to help?" asked Spongebob, eager to assist one of his best friends.
"That old table could use a good coat of paint." Sandy pointed towards an old picnic table on the other side of the dome. "I thought this colour of paint might be nice." Sandy handed Spongebob a can of brown paint and a paintbrush. "Oh, and you'll need this of course," said Sandy. She handed Spongebob a can of paint remover. "There's still a bit of the old paint stuck on there. If you need anything, call."
"Don't fret, Sandy. I can handle a simple job like painting."
Spongebob ran over to the table and started to work. Sandy smiled in spite of their friendship, and then returned to the task of hanging her laundry.
The friends worked hard at the tasks and didn't speak much. It was a very hot day, and the reflection of light from Sandy's dome increased the blazing sun's energy.
After what seemed like days, Spongebob and Sandy had finally finished all outside chores. Spongebob was eager to enter the shade of Sandy's tree.
The two friends entered the tree, relieved that they were out of the blazing heat. Suddenly, Sandy stumbled and fell. She would have hit the floor, had Spongebob not ran and caught her.
"Are you okay, Sandy?" asked Spongebob, helping Sandy to her feet.
"I'm alright," said Sandy in a tone that made it seem like nothing had happened. "I'm just a little dizzy from doing all those chores in the heat. Maybe we should take a break for a bit. Want some lemonade?" Sandy started to walk towards the kitchen.
"Sure!" replied Spongebob, eagerly. The mention of a drink made Spongebob realised how parched the heat had made him. He sat on the green bench placed in the center of Sandy's living room. Sandy entered, carrying two drinks. One of them had and extra-long bendy straw. Spongebob reached for the one with the straw and poked the end of the straw into the helmet. He then stuck the straw into his mouth and began to drink in large gulps. Sandy sat down next to her friend, and laughed inside as she witnessed the strange spectacle. She then turned to her own drink and began to drink just as enthusiastically as Spongebob.
It didn't take long until both glasses were empty. Spongebob removed the straw from his helmet and then rose from his seat.
"Those chores aren't going to finish themselves," he said.
"I guess you're right, Spongebob," said Sandy in a regretful tone. "We'd better start workin'."
Fortunately for them, the shade of indoors protected them from the hot rays of the sun. Not only that, but Spongebob thought the indoor chores were a lot more interesting. It wasn't long until they had finished.
"Thanks so much for your help, Spongebob!" exclaimed Sandy as she escorted Spongebob to the door. "I don't know how I would have managed without your help."
"Say no more, Sandy. I'm always glad to help out a friend."
"Thanks Spongebob..." Spongebob then left through the chamber and into the cool, refreshing water. He looked back and saw Sandy entering her tree. She stumbled when going over the threshold.
"It's a good thing I helped," Spongebob thought to himself. "Sandy looks ready to collapse at any moment. However, I don't blame her. I'm also exhausted. I should go home and get some rest... Maybe have a late lunch..." Spongebob turned and made his way home.
He was almost at the door of his house, when Patrick ran up to him.
"Hey, buddy!" Patrick exclaimed. "I've been looking for ya all day! Do you want to go jellyfishing before it gets dark?"
"Aww, Pat. I'm really tired and..."
"Pleeeease?" asked Patrick in the cutest tone he could manage. Spongebob looked at his friend. Patrick was giving Spongebob 'the look' again.
Spongebob gave in. "Fine. But only for a little while, okay?"
Patrick gave a huge smile. "Sure, whatever. Just let me go get my net, 'k? I'll meat you in Jellyfish Fields." Patrick ran towards his rock, exited that Spongebob had given in.
Spongebob sighed and went inside to retrieve his net.
It wasn't long until Spongebob had reached Jellyfish Fields. Patrick was there with his net, eager to start his favourite sport with his best friend. Spongebob noticed Patrick and ran up to him.
"Hey, Patrick!"
"Hi, Spongebob!" Patrick replied. "Hey, why are you wearing that?"
"Wearing what?" Then Spongebob realised he still had his water helmet on. "Oh! I didn't realise I was wearing this still. I'll just go home and put it away..."
"No! Don't go back now! You just got here and it's going to get dark soon. Keep it on while we jellyfish. It'll save time!" Patrick protested.
Spongebob silently agreed. It wouldn't kill him to keep his helmet on while they jellyfished...
The two friends jellyfished for hours. By the time they were finished, it was night, and the jellyfish were giving off a pleasant evening glow.
"I should go home, Pat," said Spongebob as he realised that the sun had gone down. "It's been a long day and I'm really tired."
"No! Come on, buddy! Just ten more minutes!" protested Patrick. He started to chase a jellyfish, but then toppled over and tripped on his feet. "I guess you're right..." said Patrick, defeated. "I am getting dizzy from chasing these jellyfish..."
"I'll see ya later, Pat," said Spongebob. He turned away from the fields and started to walk home.
Spongebob entered his pineapple, exhausted.
"Meow mow? Where were you all day? " said Gary as he noticed his master entering the house.
"Patrick wanted to go jellyfishing."
Gary gave Spongebob an unimpressed look and slithered up to the bedroom. Spongebob closed the door and finally took off his water helmet. He threw it into the closet and then climbed the stairs to the second floor.
Spongebob preformed his night-time routine and then crawled into bed. Another day had passed, and Spongebob was content.
At least for the time being...
A/N: Most of you probably don't get why I put this chapter in the story, but IT DOES HAVE MEANING! Be patient and you'll see...Please review!