Retroville Texas : Two Weeks Later
It was the last two weeks left of summer vacation in Retroville. Jimmy Neutron had been gone to his job for two weeks, three days, 4 hours, and 32 minutes, as a specific individual had been counting. Nobody actually knew exactly where Jimmy had gone or when he would be back. Of course she would never admit it, but that same individual wanted Jimmy back as soon as possible.
Cindy Vortex and Libby Folfax were in Libby's room after coming back from the Candy Bar. They were relaxing, but Libby could tell something was troubling her friend.
"Alright girl", said Libby, "What's wrong?".
"Oh nothing!" said Cindy, springing up in her chair.
"Oh come on", prompted Libby, "You know you miss him".
"Who?" asked Cindy, as though it mattered.
"Jimmy of course", said Libby, watching her friend's reaction closely.
"Ewww, Nerdtron!" shrieked Cindy, trying to look disgusted, "No!"
"Whatever" said Libby, grinning.
"I have to go", said Cindy suddenly.
"What?" asked Libby, startled.
"Oh-errr, my mom wanted my to get home"
"Oh-Okay. See ya"
"Bye", said Cindy, distracted.
But Cindy didn't go home, instead, she headed straight for Jimmy house, more precisely, his clubhouse. Cindy knew she needed one of Jimmy's hairs to get into the lab. A quick search on the ground below the scanner yielded what she had been looking for. A hair that Jimmy had just carelessly thrown into the grass. Cindy held it in front of the scanner and VOX immediately allowed "Jimmy" access. Yes, thought Cindy.
Once inside the clubhouse, Cindy saw Goddard recharging on his bed. Goddard instantly noticed there was someone in the lab, and that it wasn't Jimmy. He growled and then noticed it was Cindy. Cindy was half expecting for Goddard to pounce on her, but Goddard seemed happy she was here. He came over and let her pet him. Cindy walked over to Jimmy's concealed lab entrance and twisted the knob on the fake radio. A trap door opened and Cindy jumped down into the hole. She landed with a thump, as there was no pad. Neutron really needs to put a pad there, thought Cindy.
After a minute of poking around, Cindy found what she had come for. Jimmy's Port-a-Portal 9000. Cindy pulled it out from where it was to the center of the lab. It took her a while to figure out all the electronics, but Cindy soon found and pressed the "on" button. The machine hummed into action and Cindy could see the batteries were almost out of power. Oh well, thought Cindy, no time to recharge.
The computer next to the portal provided Cindy with a list of the past destinations that Jimmy had set the portal to. Cindy selected "Dimmsdale, California" and stepped back. The portal hummed loudly and then suddenly a purple energy field blossomed across the Port-a-Portal 9000. Cindy knew that it was now safe to enter. She took a deep breath and stepped in.
Washington D.C. : 2:00 p.m.
The instant Cindy stepped into the portal, the president of the United States stepped up to give an important speech.
"Citizens of the United States", began the President," We are here to celebrate a very gifted and talented individual. His non-stop efforts have contributed to an early development of many new or improved military advances."
This statement was met with thunderous applause. Jimmy Neutron sat in a chair of honor next to the president's seat. Jimmy was looking nervous, because he had been asked to present a speech to the general public and national television.
"…for an excellent display of courage and bravery", the President was saying," And here he is, Mr. James Neutron!"
The President stepped away from the podium and Jimmy stepped up. The crowd went crazy with applause.
"Thank you" said Jimmy," I thank you all for showing me support".
As Jimmy continued his speech, a figure in the crowd that looked nothing in particular raised a hand into the air. The hand held a camera. With one click, the figure headed to a nearby warehouse and pulled out his BlackBerry. After clipping the camera's USB cord to the BlackBerry, he sent an email message with the picture as an attachment. The message read, "Here he is".
"Thank you", said the President, stepping back up to the podium. "And now it is my great honor to award Mr. Neutron with the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest certificate of achievement".
The crowd roared with approval, with the exception of the figure, who had disappeared. His work here was done.
"Mr. Neutron will be staying at the White House with me as my guest of honor", the President was saying," He will take a flight home to Texas on Friday". And with that, the convocation was over.
If Jimmy had ever thought to look down at his watch, he might have noticed that it was flashing red; an alert.