Chapter 7
The blackboard appeared once the chalk dust settled. Robbie stood back and admired his work. He pulled his lips to the right almost using his cheek to close his right eye. Slowly, he unscrewed his face and a big smile crossed his face.
Quickly, the villain got to work picking out the correct materials to make his latest creation. This would have to look very life like and believable.
"Once, I have created this dummy; I will bring her to life and destroy Sportakook's!" Robbie shouted to the rafters. He began to create the robot that would bring his evil plan to life.
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The kids had finished playing video games and broken up because it was time for dinner. Stephanie walked slowly toward her uncle's house, enjoying the bright sunshine and fresh air. It had been awhile since she'd just looked at the sky. So much so she didn't see where she was going. Suddenly, she met with something solid. Something blue and white.
"I missed you too." A familiar accented voice said. Stephanie reluctantly pulled her face from his chest.
"Me, too." She blushed.
"You ok?" Sportacus asked in concern when he saw the color of her cheeks.
"I'm fine. Just heading…" Stephanie stopped. She just couldn't bring herself to say the word 'home'. The smile and blush faded from her face.
"Come on. I'm sure your uncle will be waiting for you." The above average hero smiled slightly and walked with her.
They reached the Mayor's house in a few minutes and Sportacus turned to go, but Stephanie stopped him.
"You promised we were going to talk." She said.
"You're right, I did. After dinner why don't you meet me by the mailbox, ok?" He asked. Stephanie nodded and went inside to eat dinner.
Uncle Milford and Bessie were waiting for her in the kitchen. They didn't say much until the timer on the stove went off.
"Dinner's ready." Bessie announced.
"You made dinner?" Stephanie asked.
"Yes, and I hope you enjoy it." The Mayor's assistant smiled. Stephanie made a face as Bessie set down a plate of food. The pot roast wasn't the problem it was the green stuff next to it. Zucchini. A sudden thought crossed her mind. Her parents always wanted her to eat healthy and she had managed to deal with the green stuff in front of her. Of course, her father had always lent a fork.
Milford watched Stephanie push the zucchini around on the plate. He smiled as he remembered that he used to do that as a kid as well. The green squash had long been his enemy.
"Bessie would you get me some more pot roast, please?" He asked. Her eyes lit up and she quickly got up to cut some more. The Mayor tilted his head at Stephanie and she gave him a look. He quickly grabbed her plate and pushed the zucchini off onto Bessie's plate just before the long time assistant turned around with the pot roast.
"Yum, that was good. Thanks for dinner Bessie! See you later." Stephanie smiled and ran out the door.
"Where is she going in such a rush?" Bessie asked.
"I'm sure her friends want her to do something. I'm just glad she's happy. I haven't seen her smile since…" Milford didn't finish. Bessie nodded knowingly and the two quietly finished their meal.
To Be Continued…