Emma & Malcom Peabody

Chapter 34: The meeting part 2

Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry... but here's the continuation :)

They weren't probably paying attention. They only wanted to get to the 18th room of that horrible place that could only remind them of that horrible predicament they were on. Well, not every day you find yourself as the culpable of the whole world you know breaking around you... and worst of all, if you don't do things right, you'd just be gone just like the world you grew in and learnt to love. It was funny that when things were finally looking bright enough for these twins, in just a turn of fate, everything seemed so dark, that they thought they couldn't find the sun now.

But luck was on their side that was for sure. Maybe the Universe thought that they had already learnt their lesson: time travelling is not meant to be fun. Oh, God... they really had to learn that on the hard way.

Just when they were running, desperate to find their destiny, they stumbled with the floor. They both looked up confused.

-What the heck was that?-they asked in unison

The floor was extremely empty and clean. There was no way both of them could just slip by some kind of chance of the fate! And that was when they watched it: a sewer that was on the floor was opening. They didn't last much in realizing that someone was coming out from it... but not just a random someone, it was...

-Dad?!-they questioned shocked

Sherman looked at the sides.-Ugh... I guess this was the 8th sewer instead of the 7th one...-

-Well done, know-it-all!-exclaimed a female voice under him

The scientist rolled his eyes and turned around to see the most unexpected, but pleasant thing.-Emma?! Malcom?!-he exclaimed going out of the conduits as far as he could

-DAD!-

The kids hugged their father quickly, afraid of losing him one more time, with a sweet smile upon their faces. The red-haired man was so happy to see they were ok, that he forgot about everything and just hugged them back.

-Who are...?-Ally went out of the sewer and stared confused at the scene: Sherman had found his children! How? Why? When? Where?

Analyzing it better, the girl just shook her head and decided to smile at them. One family finally united... well, almost.

-Wait, where is Penny?-asked Sherman noticing his wife's absence

-They have her-Malcom explained

-What do you mean?-

-I... She's forgotten us already... The guards showed me her...-

-Do you remember where she is?-Sherman questioned not really thinking things through

-Uh, yeah... I think I could remember but...-

-That's it! We have to find her... to make her remember!-

-Wait, dad!-called Malcom grabbing his hand.-It's useless! We have to go to the 18th room from this place-

-What? Why would you want to do that?-

-Because the WABAC's there-established Emma as a matter of fact.-We have to go there, find our time machine and don't let Napoleon to get the manual-she explained the plan forgetting about a little issue

-But we have to find your mother and... Wait, manual?-

The twins stared at each other, realizing their mistake.-Uh, I-I meant... I...-the blonde girl was hesitating, so her brother decided to act

-The thing is... uh... maybe this is actually our fault-he reposed chuckling

-What?!-

-Yeah...-the kid continued laughing nervously.-Funny story... we kind of' forgot the WABAC manual in the past, Napoleon found it and he built his own time machine following the instructions...-

-Oh, boy! I can't believe it! It is your fault!-he shouted angrily

-If you let me say... I think it's the fault of the person who made the manual... I mean, let's be honest, who makes a whole chapter about "how to build a time machine"?-

-You two are in SO much trouble...-but before Sherman could scream "now" with all his voice's strength, someone covered his mouth

-Yeah, we imagined it...-reposed Ally rolling her eyes.-But we're in "enemy territory", remember? We can't scream if we don't want to be discovered-

-Right-the scientist said moving her hand away from him

Emma stared at the woman in front of her in confusion. Her short dark hair with blonde extensions was perfectly cut, her make-up wasn't much, but indeed it was enough to make her look even prettier than what she really was. Wearing a blue fancy (and pretty short, by the way) dress, she seemed that typical girl that is in a movie and is about to steal the boyfriend from another girl.

-Uh... who is she?-asked Emma not really nicely, in a mixture between confusion and disgust

-I'm Ally Edwards, your father's assistant-the woman presented herself with a lot of self-confidence

The blonde girl didn't like that answer very much. Assistant? What a cliché.-Really? Wow, I've never seen you before-

-Oh, that's because I'm new, I was hired last month-she explained again with a perfect smile

-How old are you?-

-Emma!-exclaimed Sherman.-That's none of our business, frankly, she is only helping us and you're being rather rude-

-Oh, don't worry, Mr. Peabody-his secretary said with a chuckle.-I'm 30-

-You look younger, why would you lie about your age?-

-Ok! Emma, that's enough...-Sherman said patting her shoulder and leading her a bit away from the woman

-So, Ally...-started Malcom before winking.-Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?-he asked with a smirk

-Alright-said his father with a serious tone.-I think we're done with the presentations-

-She doesn't even know our names-pointed Emma

-Right! Right!-agreed her brother taking the woman's hand and kissing It.-I'm Peabody. Malcom Peabody-

-Nice-she said rolling her eyes, but still with a smile.-And you are...?-

-I'm Emma Abigail Peabody Peterson-she said without even smiling.-Sherman and Penelope Peabody's daughter-she said making emphasis on the word "and"

-Yeah, I've guessed so-the dark-haired woman reposed a bit scared at the girl's reaction, though she had seen worsts

-Well, now that everyone is formally presented... can you please explain me how have you been so irresponsible and lost the manual on Napoleon's time?-whispered Sherman, though he was literately freaking out

-Don't worry, dad, we have everything under control-said Malcom folding his arms

The scientist raised an eyebrow.-How so?-

-We've got a plan-he explained proudly

-And I know it sounds crazy, but if we do it right, it might work-added Emma less sure than her brother

-What's the plan then, kids?-questioned Ally surprising everyone, who just stared at them.-What? I'm in this mess as much as you do-

-Well... it's not very easy or maybe not much functional... but...-

-I can't believe we're actually trying to do something I planned!-smirked Malcom as he, along with his sister, his father and Ally were walking to the 18th room of the place, trying to avoid any guards in the way

-Yeah, well... it's not like we've had another option anyway-commented Emma a bit annoyed, she understood that he was excited, but he was being too conceited

-Oh, what? Are you jealous that after all my brain's the one who will save time?-

The blonde girl rolled her eyes.-As you say, bro...-she decided to say, letting him be happy for a few seconds more

-I'm a genius...-the kid continued.-I knew I was a Peabody after all-

-Hey, look! The 17th room!-pointed Ally with excitement.-We're gonna make it!-

-We'll see about that-suddenly said someone behind them

The four of them froze after recognizing that famous French accent. Slowly, they turned around, to find themselves in front of Napoleon Bonaparte, who had many soldiers behind him.

The French ruler laughed.-Did you all really believe I'd let you ruin my plan?!-he exclaimed before turning his laughter into a frown.-Non! I'll never let you get away with this! Get them!-he shouted to the soldiers

-RUN TO THE ROOM!-ordered Sherman without a second thought, he knew it was nor or never, and they didn't have time for any complicated plan

His kids followed the order without hesitation, along with his secretary, who didn't have anything to say to refuse it. Running to a room being chased by many soldiers who were throwing shots and weapons at them wasn't easy indeed, but somehow they made it. Avoiding the shots, they were able to get to the so wished 18th room, able now to fulfill their plan.

They got inside the room really fast.-Ok, and that's it!-exclaimed Sherman closing the door

-You'll be dead!-exclaimed a soldier opening the door

In desperation, the scientist punched that guard and tried to close the door again. But it kept on opening alone.-What's wrong with this thing?!-he screamed angrily, under pressure in front of the context in which they were

-Maybe the door can't be closed from inside the room...-suddenly proposed Emma, with a shiver through her back

Sherman stared at the door. It actually made sense... perhaps that door could only be closed from outside of it... but that meant...-Someone has to go out and close it-he mumbled shaking

He then looked at his children. They were so young yet, and they were able to cause a big mess. Maybe they both had that "Sherman side" inside of them... but they also had the "Sherman side" that was able to make things right. Perhaps they screwed everything up... but despite this, they were the ones who had a way out of it. They made the plan, traveled through time, and used the WABAC, even without adult supervision. Those two could fulfill their plan without him, he knew it. He trusted them.

The red-haired man smiled.-I'll go out and I'll come back in a moment...-he said holding a few tears, knowing that those soldiers wouldn't have that much mercy with him

-WHAT?!-shouted the twins at unison.-You can't do that!-they said still at the same time

-Oh, don't worry, I'll be ok... and if anything happens, you'll only have to fix this time problem, right?-he said ready to drop the door handle

Ally stared shocked at this fact. Was he really able to die for saving his kids? It was... obvious, yes... but a bit too extreme. There could be another way out of that, it had to be it... they were inside the room already! And no... He couldn't be the one who would die... if someone there was out of picture... that person... was herself.

-I'll go-she decided suddenly walking towards the door

-Wait, WHAT?-exclaimed Sherman shocked

-Oh, well, it was a great adventure while it lasted... and hey, I know how to take care of me, Mr. Peabody-

-You don't have to do it, Ally... this isn't even your fight-

-Exactly, and that's why I'll do it... you three will be able to fix everything without me, you don't need me-she finished with a bitter smile as she pulled Sherman away from the door

-Who says so?-muttered Sherman loud enough so Ally could listen, but not loud enough for his children to listen

The dark-haired woman stared at him. He seemed desperate, he was feeling really guilty indeed, and he didn't like it. In fact, the idea of her going out instead of him was even worse for his perspective. With his eyes full of tears, he was almost begging her to stay.

Ally smiled.-Take care of your family-she finished opening the door and going out

After closing the door in record time, she let the guards take her away. After all, she got what she always thought she wouldn't get: someone who loved her. Maybe he didn't love her enough to give everything up for her... but that look on his face was all the proof she actually needed to know it. It was the same look that he had when he lost Penny one day ago. And that was all she really wanted.

-Oh, c'mon! Now the only girl left is my sister!-protested Malcom

-It doesn't matter, we'll... we will fix everything and everything will be ok again, right, dad?-asked Emma with a sad smile, even if she didn't like that woman, what she did was rather honorable

Sherman was still staring at the door, trying to process what had just happened. Had Ally sacrificed for him and his family? Was she really able to do that for him? Those questions made him feel sad, angry, guilty... and a lot of other feelings. The situation was getting worse and worse at every second, now he didn't only have to save his wife and his children; he also had to save Ally. It was too much pressure indeed...

-At least we're in the room...-commented the blonde girl again slowly

But now he had the choice to make everything right.

-Emma's right, we have to move on-decided Sherman turning around.-The WABAC's gotta be here somewhere-

Oh, yeah... as a cliffhanger lover I'll leave it there *evil laugh*

Anyway, the ending is sooooo close... I think 2 or 3 chapters away (yeaahh!)

And sorry for the hiatus guys, I had many problems... But I'm back!

Oh, and by the way, I will start writting a crossover between Star vs The Forces Of Evil and Gravity Falls after finishing this, just so you know, I wanna try to write something in more fandoms :D

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