Hahahha, so like, wuddup? It's storytimeeeee, ahahaah [X did anyone notice that when we're little, we want big kid things, but when we're finally big kids, we want little kid things? It's so weird!! Haha, anyways, imma stop talkin now [X
Manny's eyes softly fluttered open as he sat up, yawned and stretched his arms. He smacked his lips a few times, got off his bed and scratched his butt. Then he noticed something.
"Wait….this isn't my house….OH! That's right. I remember now." He said to himself. Looking behind him, he saw that Frida was already up.
"Good morning, sleepy head!" Frida greeted.
"Mornin." Manny tiredly greeted back. Before he got the chance to walk into the bathroom, Frida walked into it and shut the door. Manny cursed in his head and walked back to his bed to get some clothes laid out.
"So, we stopping anywhere for breakfast? I'm starving." Frida asked from inside the bathroom.
"Sure, I guess." Manny answered. He heard the shower water start to run, so he turned the TV on and browsed the hotel's channels. There were cartoons, past Manny's interest, the weather channel, also uninteresting to Manny, then the news. He was about to turn the channel when he heard the anchorman talking about Miracle City.
"Breaking news: Miracle City mayor Rodriguez banned El Tigre from Miracle City yesterday. The city, formerly protected by White Pantera, Puma Loco and El Tigre, is now in a state of turmoil. Without El Tigre around, the fearsome trio-now a duo-cannot do a good enough job to ward off crime. The mayor still refuses to let El Tigre return to the city to help stop the madness occurring in the city." The anchor on the TV reported. The live footage of the occurring battle was raging on in the corner of the screen as the anchorman reported more news on the subject. Manny gaped at the news. More villains were breaking out? First those wretched zombies, now the rest of them? Who had set them free? Manny started to fill with anger. His tiger instincts started kicking in again.
Frida walked out of the bathroom, dressed and ready to go, and noticed Manny staring mercilessly at the TV. She rushed over to him and started rubbing his back.
"Manny? You look tense. What is it?" She asked. Manny stood up.
"More villains broke free and my dad and grandpapi can't stop them all on their own. The mayor still won't let me back, it's on the news." Manny explained. Frida's face looked worried.
"Manny, you need to calm down. Just relax; don't let your anger get the better of you." Frida soothed. Manny let his shoulders drop and took a deep breath.
"You're right…I need to stay calm. I'm gonna go take a hot shower." He said, walking into the bathroom. As Frida watched him slam the bathroom door shut, her face fell with worry. She went to re-pack her suitcase and watch other news.
After Manny was all set to go, they checked out of the hotel and went to a restaurant across the street for some breakfast. They were already seated, had their drinks and were waiting for their food.
"So, now that we're all rested up, and we're already just about halfway there, today's walking, combined with a stop for lunch and maybe dinner, we should get to Mr. Alicifi's house by sundown." Manny explained, looking at his map.
"Really? We're that far already?" Frida asked, impressed.
"Yeah, we did a lot of walking yesterday." Manny answered. She nodded as their breakfast finally came to the table. Within a half an hour, they ate, paid the bill and walked out on their journey.
"So now we're supposed to head north." Manny said, pointing north while looking at his map. They started walking north and were on their way.
About two hours after stopping for lunch, the two were almost there.
"We only have about a mile to go!" Manny explained.
"Wow, that wasn't too long at all." Frida said. Manny nodded. Then he realized something. This is what it was like to have a little life of his own with Frida.
"Hey, you know something?" Manny spoke up.
"What?" Frida asked.
"These past days….despite the fact that I should be angry about getting banned from home, I've only gotten angry once, and that was this morning. I've really been having a good time." He explained.
"Yeah, me too…" Frida said.
"And honestly, I'm glad I let you come with me, because I wouldn't have it any other way. I'd rather be with you than anyone else." Said Manny. Frida smiled.
"You mean that? So….you'd rather choose me over, oh, say….Zoe?" Frida asked, blushing.
"Frida, I love you, and I always will; no one else. Is that why you hate her so much?" Manny answered. Frida nodded.
"It's because I was always afraid she'd win you over. I couldn't stand to see her flirting with you like that." Frida explained. Manny smiled.
"Frida, no one can win me over but you." He explained, putting his arm around her shoulder. Frida smiled and rested her head on his arm.
After walking the final mile, Manny and Frida came to an old house with a stone path coming from the front door. Manny and Frida were standing at the end of the stone path. After exchanging nervous glances, they walked up the path and knocked on the front door. After a minute or two, a short old man in a red shirt, khaki pants, and a white lab coat opened the door.
"Well hello, there, Manny Rivera! What brings you here?" Mr. Alicifi asked.
"I need some help with my belt." Manny explained.
"Well then, come right in and we'll see what the problem is." Mr. Alicifi answered. Manny and Frida walked inside and sat on a couch that Mr. Alicifi had intended they sit on. He went to get some hot cocoa for them to drink while they discussed Manny's belt.
Sitting on a chair across the couch, Mr. Alicifi crossed his legs and took a sip of his cocoa.
"So, what seems to be the problem?" He asked.
"Well, lately I've been getting new powers and they're getting way out of control. Every time I need to go fight some bad guy, my powers just go wacko and I start tearing the bandito to shreds, and I can't control it. Then it got to a point where the mayor of my town, Miracle City, kicked me out of town. My girlfriend, Frida, came with me." Manny explained. Frida waved at the mention of her name.
"Well, that seems to be a bit of a problem, but nothing we can't fix, right?" Mr. Alicifi answered.
"So you'll help me get my powers under control?" Manny asked. Mr. Alicifi nodded and stood up. He motioned for Manny to stand up too.
"The first step to controlling your powers, boy, is to learn a very important lesson: know who you are." Mr. Alicifi explained. Manny gaped.
He knew that now was the time to choose: hero or villain?
DUN DUN DUNNN! What will Manny choose? Will he really be able to get his new powers under control in time to return to Miracle City so he can save the town? Or will it be too late? Why am I asking you all these questions? Will you review? I hope so!