Chapter 30- Funeral.

"You can't do that!" An angry voice shouted, and he waited a few moments before hearing the reply.

"Mr Neutron we understand your distress, but there is nothing more we can do. It would cause a mass panic."

"People deserve to know how Sheen Estevez died, it is an insult to his memory not to grant them that right."

"To announce that Sheen died whilst Eustace Strych attempted to wipe out humanity would cause a panic, which would lead to riots. The police cannot, and will not take that chance."

"The people deserve to know how Sheen saved them all, how he saved everyone on this planet! They need to know of the threat that Eustace issued, of how the shadow of death hangs over their heads!" Jimmy was furious, he had been debating this for an over an hour. It was clearly too late to change the chief's mind, pursuing this any longer would only prove to be futile.

"You can't stop me from telling them." Jimmy told him, and the cheif looked down at him.

"We can Mr Neutron, and believe me; and we will." Jimmy drew himself up to his full height, and he looked quite threatening.

"Don't you dare try to intimidate me sir, I have lost one of my best friends. Don't you dare try to stop me, or I will be forced to take action against you." Jimmy swept out of the chief's office without another word, and he left the man flustered.

Cindy joined her boyfriend as he left the area, and comforted him, slipping her arm around his shoulders.

"You'll get the truth out Jimmy, you don't have to feel as guilty as you do." Jimmy sighed, he had felt responsible for Sheen's demise.

"I'm going to go see Libs, Will you be okay?" Jimmy nodded, and Cindy slipped away from him. He couldn't help but feel as though everything had been his fault, and in an odd way he was right, because it had been. He had made Eustace, his genes rested within the evil master. Parts of his genius lay inside the DNA of the person within the robotic shell, that explained Eustace's intelligence. Soon he would have to face his own genius, in a battle to the bitter end. He went to Sheen's parents home, he had to tell them what the police had said.

Cindy came to Libby's bedroom door, and hesitated. She was, for the first time, unsure what to do next. Libby had been hurt by Sheen's death, Cindy was sad as well; but Libby would never be the same. And neither would Jimmy. That thought rested within her mind for a moment, and it bothered her. She loved him, and she always would. But he was damaged, wounded in a way that could never be healed. They had all changed, but Jimmy and Libby were not who they once were. Cindy drew a large breath, and opened the door to reveal hell.

"They're going to lie about Sheen's death?" Mr Estevez was shocked and furious, and Jimmy nodded.

"How can they do that?" Mrs Estevez was distraught at her son's murder, and now she was astonished that anyone could be so heartless to let him die without honour.

"Don't worry." Jimmy told her, and she looked down at him.

"What are you going to do Jimmy?" Mr Estevez asked him reluctantly, he trusted Jimmy, but he didn't want to see the teenager in trouble.

"What I have to do." Jimmy walked out of the house, and he headed towards the lab.

"Libby what are you doing?" Cindy screamed, and her friend ignored her. The room was horrific, blood was splattered on the walls, paper was torn everywhere, rubbish cluttered the floor, a horrible stench occupied the air. A single note lay on the floor amidst the mess, Cindy picked it up and read it in alarm.

To the finder of this note,

Goodbye. I am now with Sheen, and I can tell him how I feel about him. I bequeath my possessions to my family, with the exception of my music. Which I will pass onto Cindy Vortex. Goodbye.

From the now dead Libby Folfax.

"Libby stop!" Cindy screamed at her friend, and Libby finally paid her some attention. The girl looked terrible, she had clearly been crying for hours, her hair was not done up, her clothes were creased and blood soaked, and her face was dripping more blood.

"Libby please stop." Cindy murmured the words, trying to reach her friend within.

"Sheen needs me..." Libby whispered this to nobody in particular, and she picked up a sharp knife.

"So long and goodnight." She attempted to plunge the blade through her body, but Cindy stopped her.

"Libby listen to me, I need you, Jimmy needs you. We all need you! Wake up, please God just wake up..."

"Cindy?" Libby snapped out of her trance-like state, and as she looked around she began to cry. Cindy hugged her, and muttered shakily.

"We'll get through this..."

Carl was lifting weights when Jimmy came in, he rushed to his friend and helped him into a chair. Jimmy had obviously had a stressful day.

"So what are the police going to do?" Carl inquired, and Jimmy told him.

"You're not going to let them do this are you?" Carl could tell that Jimmy wasn't going to allow the police to get away with this.

"No, I'm not going to let them. I'm going to tell everyone the truth." Carl gazed at Jimmy for a second, and nodded.

"What do you need me to do?" Jimmy grinned.

The day of the funeral arrived, and Jimmy had managed to get almost all of Retroville into the event. He had also put up a video link on to the Internet, people all over the world would see this.

Cindy stood up, and began to say her speech.

"I knew Sheen Estevez for thirteen years, and I always thought he was goofy. But I realised that was what made him so like-able, and that it was his defining quality. My single greatest regret in life is that I didn't spend much time with him as I could have, he was a good friend, a good person, and he will missed." Cindy voice faltered during the speech, and she was led off the platform in tears. Now it was Jimmy's turn.

Libby hadn't be able to make a speech because she would break down, so she was kept in the audience. Carl had said his respects at the beginning of the funeral, and he was now standing by the gates. It was necessary for him to be there if Jimmy's plan was to work.

Carl watched as Cindy was led away, and he felt a hot surge of hate for Eustace Strych. Carl had evolved over the past few days, now he was different. He was working out, he was making sure he didn't fall behind in class. His Dad's eradication has made him into a different person.

Jimmy stood on the large platform, and he cleared his throat anxiously.

"Sheen Estevez was one of my best friends. I'd known him for six years, and yet I'm ashamed to say that I've not shed a tear over his annihilation." The entire audience gasped, and some began to take steps towards him. But Jimmy then continued. "I felt as though I had to be strong enough to handle death, as though if I was crushed by it then it would seem as if I was weak. But Sheen was my friend regardless, he was great person, someone who was always friendly, and someone who deserved to have every-one's respect. I know he shall have mine." The crowd settled down again, and they all gazed at Jimmy; expecting that to be the end of the speech.

"But there is another reason I shall always admire him, and that is that he died to save you all. Sheen Estevez saved the Earth, and died because of it."

The police, who were near the gate, prepared to charge the platform, when Carl activated his laser sword and pointed it at the chief.

"Now don't move." He whispered smiling, and the police stepped back.

"Sheen disarmed a bomb that, if it had detonated, would have reduced the human race to dust. This bomb was activated by Eustace Strych who, contrary to popular beliefs, is still alive and well. Sheen was murdered on his order by Nick Dean, a traitor who was working with Strych. I tell you this because Eustace has declared war on Earth, and all other planets. I urge you to help me design an army, we must stand together if we are to oppose this threat. Pass this message on: We are at war, and we must form a great army to survive. Or we will perish at the hands of Eustace Strych."

Jimmy left the platform as people began to discuss the dark news, and he watched as they shuffled out; still chattering away. Cindy touched his arm.

"Are you going to be alright alone?" Jimmy smiled at her sincerity.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Go look after Libby." Cindy nodded, and as she walked away she turned around.

"I love you Jimmy."

"I love you too." She wandered out of the graveyard, and Jimmy was left alone.

The clear sky began to darken and rain began to pour, and Jimmy Neutron sat by Sheen's grave.

"So long and goodnight." He choked on the words, and soon onlookers couldn't tell what was rain on Jimmy's face, and what was the stream of tears pouring from his eyes as he broke down...

The End. For now...