Penultimate chapter! I do not own the song in this chapter.
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Two days later, Sylvia was released from hospital. She was given with her a special breathing device that generated oxygen for her without her having to plug it in to anything. It worked almost like an inhaler for asthmatics.
She was busy working on the arrangement. She knew exactly what she was going to do. She was going to do the exact same thing she had done when she sang You Are Not Alone but this time it was a happy song.
At lunchtime that same day, Sylvia gave Nicky to Natasha to look after and headed onto the stage in the main hall where agents were sitting and eating food.
"Hello everyone!" she said into the mic. "I think you remember me. I'm Sylvia."
Everyone turned round to face her. Sylvia could see Perry sitting on his own again. This time he was giving her an amused look.
"I'll be your entertainment this fine afternoon. This song is a little different to the one I played before, but I hope you enjoy it."
Sylvia caught Perry's eye. Her mate's amused look hadn't faltered, but he had also risen an eyebrow.
I hope this works.
Pinky played the music, and Sylvia sang:
Such a feeling's comin' over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
Sylvia grinned as she saw Perry's surprised yet pleased face.
Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin' true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen
Sylvia started bashing on a tambourine in time to the music as she started the chorus.
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Perry couldn't describe how touched he was feeling. He loved the tune and the lyrics made him happy because they told him that Sylvia felt the same about him as he did about her.
Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me
Perry had also noticed that things looked different now that he was with Sylvia.
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
(chorus)
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world.
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world.
As the last bars of the melody faded out and the lights came back on, Perry rushed up onto the stage and kissed Sylvia in front of everybody, who applauded even harder.
"This is amazing," he said to Sylvia. "When did you-?"
"I wrote it while I was in the hospital," Sylvia replied, smiling. "Because I feel on top of the world every time I'm with you. I love you, Perry."
"I love you too."
They kissed again, before heading off the stage. Pinky and Natasha met them as they came off, the latter of whom had Nicky in her arms.
"That was truly amazing, Sylvia," Pinky smiled. "You really have a talent for songwriting."
"Thanks." Sylvia sighed happily. "I'm just glad my lung condition doesn't stop me from singing. That would be the worst thing I could imagine."
"Well, you did really well," Natasha said. "Here's your kid back."
She handed Nicky to Sylvia. The baby immediately shrieked, "Moofie!" and firmly placed his paw on Sylvia's beak. Perry and Sylvia both laughed.
"I'm starving," Sylvia said. "Isn't it lunchtime soon?"
"That was lunchtime," Perry replied with a grin.
"Oh."
"But Major Monogram never minds if we leave early, so let's go back to my house. My owners are all out so I can fix us something without fear of them walking in on us."
"Okay."
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Perry sat down with Sylvia and Nicky on the sofa. Each of them had a sandwich, though Nicky's was just a piece of bread that he was attacking with gusto.
Perry had only just realised something, and that something worried him a lot. "So…your extra week in America is almost over," he said. "Then you're going back to England…"
Sylvia didn't say anything for a minute. Then she surprised Perry by smiling. "I know."
"Aren't you sad to go?" Perry asked, a feeling of worry growing in him.
"Nope."
"Oh…" Perry hung his head.
"Because I'm not going, you numpty," grinned Sylvia.
Perry stared at her. "What?"
"I applied to transfer to America permanently and both Major Monogram and Inspector Initials agreed. Nicky and I are going to be staying here."
Perry got up, actually grabbed Sylvia, and swung her around, making her giggle. "I can't believe it! You're staying here!"
"We are," beamed Sylvia. "I couldn't go back to England knowing that I was leaving you behind."
"Best day ever!" Nicky yelled from the sofa, making Perry and Sylvia laugh.
"I couldn't have said it better myself," grinned Perry.
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Awwww who loves Nicky? *raises hand* cuz I do.
Also: Sylvia's staying with Perry! YAY!