Emma & Malcom Peabody

Chapter 15: Meeting Robin Hood

-Drop me off!-was the only thing that Emma was saying (or better said: screaming) since she has been caught up for those kids dressed up as Peter Pan

After a long walk, they got inside an abandoned house inside the forest. It was old, broken and it was actually a bit scary.

Inside of it there was a sofa that was turned around.

-We found something that may help us to have more money, Mr. Hood-said the dark-haired boy putting Emma on the ground

Mr. Hood? The blonde girl knew it only could mean one person...

-Let me see it-someone stood up from the sofa. It was another kid, a red-haired boy one. He had green and deep eyes and yeah... he was dressed as Peter Pan.

The girl couldn't help but laughing.

-Is there something funny?-asked Robin expecting her

-Oh, nothing-she tried to stop her laugh.-It's just that I can't believe you scared me-she said continuing her laugh

-Well, you should... we're able of anything...-

She stared at him paralyzed.-Ha ha!-she screamed laughing again.-Oh, my! Do you really think a couple of young kids dressed up as Peter Pan's characters who believe that are thieves are going to scare me?-

The kids looked at each other. She really seemed to be not afraid of them; in fact, she seemed as if she was having fun being there. That made some of the children a bit angry, except but Robin Hood, who was really impressed because of the way she reacted.

-And she will give us money?-asked Hood

-Not her directly, but look at her dress!-pointed the tallest one.-She's from the royalty-

-Oh, an enemy then!-screamed Robin taking out a sword from his Peter Pan's suit

The blonde girl turned around.-What do you think you are doing?-she asked indifferent to his threats

-Why aren't you scared? You're from the royalty... and you're a girl...-

-What do you mean with "you're a girl"?-she asked angrily

-Oh, nothing... it's only that... girls are chicken-he said making his friends laugh

-C-H-I-C-K-E-N?-she repeated again more angrily

-Chicken, princess-

There was something about that character that made her freak out. It wasn't only the fact that he thought that "girls are weak"... he remained her of someone she actually hated more than Malcom: John Williams. In the moment in which he called her "princess" she could imagine John standing there... with his brown, a bit red, hair... his coffee pants and his really deep eyes... Even thinking of him made her shiver. But it was because of how much she hated him! Or...wasn't it?

-Don't you call me princess!-she shouted to him almost growling

-Oh, relax; I would never hurt someone as delicate as you, lady-

-Delicate?-

-Of course, you're from the royalty and...-

-Oh, and another thing: I'm not from the royalty!-

-What?-asked all the kids at the same time

-Please... I stole this dress from one countess...-she lied

-A thief girl?-asked Robin Hood before they all started to laugh

-Why not? I'm clever than any of you-

-Really?-Robin gave her a sword.-Prove it-

Emma smiled. A fencing fight? It was really unfair for Robin... he was good at arcading... but fencing? Since she was five her grandfather taught how to fence. And she knew he was the best at fencing.

Suddenly, all the kids that were looking for Malcom appeared.

-What happened?-asked Hood

They seemed to be scared to the death. And everyone started to wonder what happened to them.

-Robin Hood!-screamed someone behind them.-I think you have something that is mine-said Malcom walking between the kids completely comfortable

-Malcom?-asked his twin surprised.-Malcom! You're alright!-she screamed running closer to him.-But how... how did you find me?-

-Do you know this... guy?-asked Robin shocked

-Yes, she does, and you'll better leave her now-ordered Malcom conceited

-Are you her boyfriend?-

-WHAT?-the twins asked again before starting to make sings of disgust again

-Oh, my! No! She's my sister! Why did you think we were a couple?-asked Malcom disgusted

-Sorry for my mistake... anyway, I won't give it to you. I'm not afraid of you! And I'll fight for this girl-decided the fake Peter Pan taking out his sword

-Oh, that won't be necessary-said Malcom.-You must know... I'm not what you think-he took out his cellphone.-This is a weapon from the future...-he started while Emma was staring at him as saying: "what are you doing?"-If you don't let us go now... I'll use it against you all!-he threatened

-Do it!-ordered the fighter.-I really think that a girl here will be useful... more if is someone as beautiful as her...-

Emma and Malcom stared at him confused.-You... Are you in love with...-Malcom looked at his sister.-Are we talking about the same girl?-he asked before Emma punched his arm

-She's brave and strong! She's unique-

-Yeah... but I don't like you, unfortunately... So, just let us go, ok?-said Emma

-No! I'll fight for her to the death-

Malcom gulped.-Death?-

-Yeah, use your best defense! Do it!-

He looked at his cellphone and looked at Emma again.-Mmm... Don't make me use it!-

-Please do it, I'll do anything for love-

-You know you have met me mm... Ten minutes ago, right?-asked the blonde girl completely annoyed. She didn't know what was worse: the Robin Hood's love confession, or her brother trying to use a cellphone as a weapon. She sighed and started to look at her dress, sick of them.

-I don't want to hurt you... but you're provoking me!-continued the red-haired boy

-Do it; I won't give up on her-continued Robin Hood

-Well, then don't say that I didn't warn you!-

-I won't regret on dying for my true love-

Malcom pressed a bottom and everyone got scared... until they found out what he did: he put music.

-That thing has a sound?-asked Robin Hood laughing.-That's the horrible thing it does? It has music!-everyone started to laugh

Emma snapped her forehead and took a deep breath... She was going to freak out...

-Well... if that's everything that "stuff" can do...-Robin gave him another sword.-We'll have fencing fight to death. The winner wins the lady-

Malcom gulped. Fencing fight? He didn't know ANYTHING about fencing... or fights... he only knew he was going to die because of that mad guy dressed up as Peter Pan.

-You know what?-asked Malcom smiling.-You win her!-he decided

-WHAT?-asked his sister

-Well, Emma, he's nice... moreover he likes you! It's a golden chance-

-First of all: I'm not a price and second: you're the worst!-

-Sorry, Em, but I won't be killed by this insane guy!-

-Yeah, you're finally mine, my princess! Love wins!-screamed Robin

-Alright! That's enough!-Emma shouted angrily.-This isn't Romeo and Juliet, oh my god!-She turned to face Malcom.-What are you trying to do, silly?-

-Mmm... Sorry?-asked her brother a bit scared of her

-You must know something: when you are trying to save someone, you're supposed to SAVE THAT PERSON-

-Sorry...-

-There's no "sorry" on this!-she screamed angrily.-UGH! I can't believe what you've done!-

-I deserve you more-commented Hood

-Shut up, you! I don't like you! If there were two persons in this world I would never date is someone like you and John!-

-John?-asked Malcom confused

-Shut up you too!-she screamed shutting everyone up.-Give me the sword!-

-What? You can't...-

-JUST DO IT, MALCOM!-

The red-haired boy suddenly was really scared of his sister. So, he did just what she ordered.

-Listen up, Robin Hood-she said inspecting the sword.-I dare you to a fencing fight. If I win, I and my brother are completely FREE... And if you win, we'll both stay and be part of your "Never land"-

-Fight with you?-laughed Robin.-You're a girl! But don't worry; I can give you some fencing lessons-

-Deal?-asked Emma again

-As you wish, lady... but I don't want to hurt...-as he accepted the deal, Emma started to fence as if she was the best as it. Even Malcom was really surprised! In just five movements, Robin Hood was leaned on the ground without his sword on his hands.

Emma aimed at his heart with the sword.-You're a boy...-she said dropping off her sword.-But don't worry, I can't give you some fencing lessons-she said looking at the rest of the kids as a winner; really proud of what she's done.

-Ha! A girl won you!-screamed Malcom celebrating and making fun of them.-A girl wearing a dress, didn't even give you a chance-he said rhyming

-And a girl saved you, Malcom-said Emma.-Now, let's go-

They started to walk out, but Emma stopped and turned to face those kids again.

-It wasn't a pleasure to meet you-she said making a reverence and leaving

-She... won you-said one the kids to Robin Hood

-She's a witch-opined another one

-Yeah, she's so independent... she doesn't belong here-added the tallest one

-She thinks is really important... and she isn't even from the royalty-commented other

-She... is perfect-said Robin Hood

-Where did you learn how to do that?-asked Malcom following Emma with a completely shocked face

-Learn to do what?-she asked confused

-That...-he took a tree's branch and started to "fence" using It.-With the sword! You were amazing!-

Emma smiled shyly.-Thank you. Our grandfather taught me how to fence...-

-He also knows fencing?-he asked surprised

-Told you, he's a really interesting person... We have luck to have a genius as him as a part of our family-

Malcom just looked down. He has never been really happy about having a dog-grandpa. It was super weird! And even though he wasn't his birth grandfather, when they started school some kids used to call them "dogs" or "puppies" or similar curses. Well, that was before he became popular, of course, because, thanks goodness, he was good looking.

-Why are you so proud of our family?-asked the red-haired boy to his sister

-Are you kidding me? They all are intelligent, talented and...-

-And weird-finished the young boy

The blonde girl stopped walking all of a sudden and stared at him.-Weird?-

-Just think about it, Em: our father has been raised by a talking dog-

-Who is the most intelligent creature in the world-

-But it is still a dog-he decided convinced

-And he is still our grandfather... You're a Peabody after all, do you remember it, right?-

-Sure... I'm a phenomenon, too-

-I think being a phenomenon is something good-opined Emma smiling

-How so?-

-You're not like the rest... just think about it...-she commented imitating him.-You are the way you are, you don't have to pretend being like the rest! You can be how you want and they won't say you're mad... they'll only say you're a phenomenon... for being different... or for being better-

Perhaps she was right, but Malcom was a phenomenon everywhere! He was a phenomenon with his family because he was just to "normal" to be part of it, and he was a bit phenomenon at school because his relatives were it... And yeah, he was popular, but who cared? He wasn't like everyone always thought he would be... he was a failure... a mistake.

-You're really brave for thinking that-commented Malcom

-Well... when everyone judges you because you're "weird", you start to see the good place of being it-

-Interesting...-

-Moreover, we're not the only "weird dudes" who exist... I mean, have you ever wondered if our dad has felt that way too?-

-Do you think? HE? The genius?-

-Why not? He was "a dog's son" after all-

Malcom suddenly started to think about that possibility. He has never talked to his father about his own childhood... What if he used to feel like him? What if someday he used to be a "kid" instead of a "genius"?

-Whatever...-decided the red-haired kid ending the conversation about that topic.-So, our grandfather taught you how to fence?-

-Indeed-she answered pretty proud of what she's done

-Wow... Well, he did a good job, you're amazing at it!-

-Thank you very much-

-No, really, Em! You must have seen all the kids' face!-he screamed laughing.-And the Robin Hood's one!-

-I know right!-She admitted excited.-"I'll do anything for love"-

Malcom started to laugh.-Oh, boy! He fell in love with you! I still can't believe it!-he laughed really hard

Emma looked at him a bit annoyed. She could understand those laughs... but he was starting to cross the line. Alright, she wasn't the most beautiful girl in the world. But she wasn't so awful neither.-Ok, I got it-

He dried his tears, noticing his sister's angry face.-Sorry, it's just that was really unexpected. Anyway, you were great-

-Fine... Thank you-she said looking down.-Let's get out of here...-

He smiled and followed her. The red-haired boy was still shocked. Malcom has never known that about his sister. Perhaps she wasn't as loser as he thought. He still couldn't believe she defeated Robin Hood! For the first time, he felt really proud of having a sister like her! Maybe there has always been a kind of misunderstanding between the two of them... perhaps they were able to be friends after all!

The blonde girl couldn't remember the last time her brother made her a courteous. But he seemed to be sincere. She was starting to like that new part of Malcom, his good part, the side he actually didn't show really usually. But everyone has a good side; even the cruelest person has an Aquiles hill and a reason to be mean. And perhaps her twin wasn't an exception. What if he was mean to her for a reason? She never thought about why he hated her so much... and why she felt just the same about him. But, as every smart person, she had many theories... and she was going to find it out.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this new chapter! :D In the next chapters there will be a little of pairing (before the main problem in the story will appear)... Perhaps you can guess who Emma and Malcom are going to have a crush on...

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