Emma & Malcom Peabody
Chapter 14: The Sherwood Wood
Emma needs a Malcom's "loveproof" by saving her... so they time-travel again to England, The Sherwood Wood...
-So, how was your school day?-asked Sherman opening his car's door while his children got in
-Regular, Peabody-answered Malcom
Sherman sighed. How will he speak to his son if he only wanted to argue? What was wrong with him? Why they never had a good relationship? He tried to remember when the things started to be wrong between them... but he just couldn't remember a moment in which they were in peace.
The entire way home they were in complete silence. It was even awkward for Malcom, because he was accustomed to listen to Emma talk about the different stuff she did at school, but she obviously won't mention the Jessica's accident. Then, he decided to look at his father, who was focused on driving. A million of thoughts started to pass over his mind, every of them related to one: how much he just didn't understand his father. It wasn't the kid's fault anyway; he was the youngest, his father was the one who should understand him or try to get on well with him.
They got into the garage and Malcom went down of the car quickly. He didn't like being in silence. The silence was, in his opinion, the loudest and worst sound he has ever heard.
-Mmm... Dad?-asked Emma before going out of the black car
-Yeah?-
-Well... On Monday I have to make a really important project about historical characters-she started
-Really? Wow! That seems really interesting, dear!-
-Yes... but I forgot the pendrive with the whole information at my grandfather's house last week-
Sherman stared at her.-Why have you taken the pendrive with you?-
The blonde girl bit her lip, which was a habit that she used to do when she lied.-Because, well... you know, my grandfather knows a lot about history and I wanted to ask him some stuff and his opinion about my work-
-Really?-the man raised his eyebrow, he didn't trust at her story at all yet
-Well... you know a lot about history too, how come you know all that?-she asked knowing the answer
He bit his lip.-I used to read a lot about history when I was younger-
-Really?-she asked raising her eyebrow
-Well... when would you like to go for your pendrive?-he asked giving up
-Today!-she screamed opening the door to get into the living room.-Oh, can I stay to sleep in his house?-
-Why?-
-Just because I haven't finished my project yet... he even promised me to help me a bit more-
-Alright... we'll go after dinner-
Emma went running to the living room, where her brother was watching a movie.
-Guess what?-she asked sitting on the same red sofa in which her twin was
-What?-
-Get your stuff; we'll go to our grandfather's house-
He jumped on excitement.-Are you serious?-
-Do you think I may be kidding?-
-No... You're such a party pooper...-
She punched his arm playing.-Ouch!-he reclaimed
-Shut up, idiot-she said a bit angry because of his last comment
-And when are we going?-
-Tonight after dinner-
-YEAH! GOOD JOB, NERD!-he screamed while he put his hand up so they could do high five
-What are you doing?-she asked looking at his hand
-What do you mean?-he asked confused
-Why did you put your hand up?-
Malcom snapped his forehead.-You have never done high-5?-
-Mmm... Nope-
-Ok, you must only crush your hand against mine-
-Why?-she asked confused. She couldn't see anything productive coming out from doing that.
-Just do it-he took her hand and he crushed it against his one.-See? No big deal-
-Got it-she finally said doing high-five with her brother without help
-Why are you two arguing now?-asked their mother looking at them
-Arguing?-asked the twins at the same time before laughing a bit
-We are not arguing-explained Emma
-Yeah, I was teaching her how to high-five our hands...-Malcom got closer to his mother.-Did you know that she didn't know how to do it?-
-I'm listening!-said the blonde girl
-Alright... Emma, are you ready to go...?-Sherman stood a bit paralyzed when he saw Malcom carrying a blue bag.-What are you doing here?-
-I'll go with Emma-he said without giving any other explanation and getting into the car
-Emma didn't tell me that you were going...-
-Well, perhaps she forgot it-he didn't look at his father into the eye.-But is anything wrong?-
-No, no, I only think it's strange because you...-his son put on his headphones and started to listen to loud music.-You don't like going with your grandfather-finished Sherman sighing
For only five seconds... he would like to have a talk with his son. Because after all, he was his son! His birth son! He had his DNA! Why was it so hard?
The red-haired man took a deep breath giving up on him one more time.
Without being noticed, Malcom looked at his father and looked down. He never felt as if he was part of the family. Why? Easily, his family was a family "full of genius"! His grandfather was the smartest creature in the world; his father was the most famous inventor from his generation. Even his mother was a lawyer known in the whole city of New York. And Emma was obviously the next genius from the family... and who was he? Just another normal spoiled kid who no one cared about...
-I'm ready-said Emma getting into the car with a red bag
-Ok... let's leave then-said Sherman before turning on the car
Mr. Peabody was about to go to sleep when the elevator from the penthouse opened.
-Uh?-he said walking to the living room.-Sherman?-he asked confused
-Hi dad, would you mind if Emma and Malcom stay tonight?-asked the red-haired man while Emma and Malcom greeted their grandfather and went to their room
-Mmm... Of course not... but can I ask why?-decided the beagle
-Well... Emma said that she forgot something here and she wanted to come and Malcom came with us-
The genius dog understood everything all of a sudden.-You forgot something, Emma?-he asked to the young girl raising an eyebrow
She bit her lip.-Of course! I forgot my pendrive... in fact, I'll go for it right now!-she said going to her room
-Ok... I must go back home, dad-decided Sherman walking out.-I'll come back tomorrow for the kids-he finally said
-Good, see you then, son!-Peabody waited till he leave and turned to face Malcom
-What?-asked the young boy
-So... you want to use the WABAC again?-
-You think we came here only for that?-laughed the kid
-Yes... I really do-
The blonde girl appeared with a pendrive on her hand.-Here it is!-she said biting her lip again
-You know... When your father was your age Emma, every time he lied, he used to bite his lip-pointed Mr. Peabody with a smile.-If you want to use the time machine, you must only say it...-
-Alright...-the both looked down
-So... to which time are you going to go?-
-1300, England, in the Sherwood wood-explained Emma
-Wood?-asked Malcom staring at her.-Why would you want to go to a wood?-
-Do you remember our deal?-she asked
The young boy suddenly remembered: she wanted him to prove he cared about her, saving her... But saving her from whom?
-Oh, Robin Hood... really interesting choice... of course he was only a kid then... a kid who loved playing inside that wood-said their grandfather
-Robin Hood?-asked Malcom staring at Emma.-He must be amazing!-
-Sure...-she thought getting into the elevator.-Aren't you coming?-her twin followed her
-Wait, you must be careful!-screamed Peabody
-Don't worry, he was only a kid... right?-said the red-haired boy
-Here we are!-said Emma going down from the WABAC wearing a green large dress
-And do you expect me to save you from another kid of our age?-laughed Malcom following her.-Please... that will be unfair for him!-
-Actually... he's ten-
-Anyway... I'll save you with no problem-
She turned on a kind of security from the time machine which made the machine turned invisible.-Oh, I'd love to see that-
They started walking through the wood when suddenly they heard a strange sound coming from some trees. The both stopped.
-What was that?-asked Malcom a bit scared
-I don't know... but it isn't a ghost-she said looking at his frightened expression
-Who are you?-screamed someone coming out from the tree wearing a mask
-They're kids...-said another person coming out from other tree
-Yeah... our boss would be really pleasant to see you-commented other person that appeared from who-knows-where
In a few seconds, they were surrounded by a lot of different persons wearing masks.
-You didn't answer!-exclaimed the first one.-Who are you?-
-We won't tell you who we are until you all tell me what are you doing here-opined Emma while Malcom stared at her
-What are you doing?-he asked afraid
-Oh, c'mon! They aren't even persons, aren't you?-the blonde girl said as the strangers took off their masks.-They're kids...-she said discovering them
-Whatever, they are like twenty-continued the red-haired boy
-Chicken...-she whispered to him
-I'm not it!-
-Of course you are!-
-We asked you first: WHO ARE YOU?-repeated the first one
-No one you should know-said the blonde girl folding her arms
Malcom faked a laugh.-She... she is just kidding, right Emma?-
-Shut up! I'm not-
-Ugh! Why are you so stubborn?-
-Which kind of relationship do you have?-asked other kid with dark hair.-Are you engaged?-
Emma and Malcom stared at him completely paralyzed, then looked at each other again.
-WHAT?-the both started to make signs of being disgusted
-I need to vomit!-they started to say while the rest of the kids looked at each other not really convinced.
-Hey, check out her dress-said the dark-haired boy to the first one.-It's from the royalty-
-You're right! Let's take her!-he whispered to the rest of the guys behind him
-Oh, god! I'll need to use the WABAC to avoid hearing that-said Malcom
-How come you believed we were...-Emma couldn't even pronounce it... it was so disgusting! He was her brother!
-You're right... sorry because of that-one of the kids, the tallest one, lifted her up.
-WHAT ARE YOU DOING?-she asked desperate
-There is someone who will like to see someone from the royalty!-said the dark-haired one
-WHAT? I AM NOT FROM THE ROYALTY!-
-Oh, really? And how come do you have that dress?-
She looked down and noticed that she was actually wearing a really pretty dress.-Stupid WABAC-she muttered
-Hey! What are you doing?-asked Malcom desperate.-Drop her off!-
The kids turned to face him.
-End with him-proposed the first kid walking away with Emma, the tallest one and the dark-haired one
That was when Malcom realized he was pretty short compared to them. So, he faked a smile.-Ha ha! You know, we could be friends! Moreover, you want Emma? Take her! But... wow! It's too late... I'd better... leave!-he started to run
-GO FOR HIM!-screamed one of the guys following him
The red-haired boy started to run as fast as he could. But he knew they were going to catch him... He started to curse Emma. Why has she chosen that time? How would he save her?
He needed a plan... and now!
Without seeing it, he suddenly stumbled with a rock, so the guys caught him up.
-Here it is!-shouted one of the guys going down from a tree
-What the...? Are you monkeys?-asked the young boy confused
-Let's end this up-one of the kids said
Malcom tried to remember every class of history he has ever had when he remained something: in the past, persons were really scared of the new stuff...
He smiled at his idea and started to search for something inside his pants' pocket.
-Now, would you like to say something?-asked a blonde kid
-Yeah... I would like to show you this!-he screamed taking out his cellphone
-What's that?-asked the blonde one again
-It's a weapon! A weapon from the future!-
Everyone started to get really scared. They have never seen something like that before! It even looked like a weapon!
-And if you don't take me with the blonde girl who was beside me now, I'll use it against you all!-
-No! NO!-they started to scream almost crying
-Alright! Then, take me to the place where she is!-
The kids looked at each other and nodded their heads.
-Fine, we'll take you to see Robin Hood-
They have kidnapped Emma, but luckily, Malcom found the way to make the kids take him to see Robin Hood... but will he let her go?
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