Chapter 5

Roxanne was off that day and she was glad. She had written a story detailing yesterday's kidnapping and emailed it to her boss last night. She had decided to keep a wary eye on her surroundings while she tended today's errands. She was sure Megamind would send Minion to kidnap her.

Roxanne had to pick up her new dress and have her nails done. She would be Metroman's escort tonight. It wasn't a date in her mind. She had no romantic interest in the hero. As his escort Roxanne was able to get good interviews and scoops.

Roxanne brushed her bangs out of her eyes. She poured herself a cup of coffee and made toast and eggs for breakfast. She was just finishing when her cellphone rang. She picked up the phone. "Hello? Oh, hi Wayne, no, you didn't wake me. What's up?"

Metroman smiled as he scanned the deserted buildings he was flying over. "Just wanted to make sure you were okay. I'm out looking around trying to find what rock Megamind is hiding under."

Roxanne took another sip of coffee. "Having any luck?"

Wayne sighed. "No, but I just started. I imagine he's going to stay hidden. He's going to want to put whatever plan he has to the test at the ball. I'm sure he knows I'll haul him back to jail tonight."

Roxanne sighed. "Which usually means a kidnapping, don't worry. I'll be careful." She took another drink of coffee from her favorite mug. "So how do you think he'll stay there this time?"

Metroman laughed ruefully. "Only as long as it suits him, I'm sure. You'd think they'd up the security on his cell. Do you want me to pick you up and be your escort for today? That way you can finish your errands?"

"Yeah, you would." Roxanne smiled. "That's nice of you Wayne, but I'll be careful."

"Than I'll see you at seven, good bye for now, Roxie." He hung up the cellphone and put it away. He resumed his scan of the buildings below. "Where are you hiding and just what are you up to?"

Roxanne went into her bedroom and put on jeans and a yellow T-shirt. Going into the living room, she pulled on socks and tennis shoes. She grabbed her purse and keys then left.

The doorman smiled warmly at her. "Good morning Ms. Ritchie."

Roxanne returned the smile. "Good morning, Carlos. How are you?"

"Very well, Ms. Ritchie. May I call you a cab?" Carlos asked.

Roxanne glanced out the glass doors. It looked like a nice day. "No, thanks I think I'll walk." She walked out. It was nice out indeed, sunny with a nice breeze. She headed off towards downtown.

Metroman hunted for several hours, but found nothing. He wasn't surprised at his failure. He decided to return home.

Roxanne stepped out of the Metro City Mall and glanced around warily. She frowned as she walked home. This was just plain weird and not like Megamind. He always kidnapped her before a big scheme.

Carlos politely opened the door with a nod.

Roxanne smiled back. "Thanks." She went to the elevator. Soon she was in front of her apartment. She unlocked the door and started to open it then froze. Minion, he could be waiting with the knockout spray. It had been happened before.

Roxanne stared at the door then shrugged. She couldn't stand here the rest of the day. She opened the door and walked in pulling the door shut behind her. Putting her packages down, she waited for a minute then checked the entire apartment, nothing.

Roxanne frowned. "What is Megamind up to?" she muttered. Her cellphone rang shrilly, making her start. She fumbled it out of her purse and opened it. "Hi again, Wayne, nope, no sign of Minion yet. I have to admitt it's kind of making me nervous. He's not being his old, predictable self."

Wayne laughed. "He must have something really big planned. This might actually be interesting. I'll see you at seven, bye Roxie."

"Bye, Wayne." Roxanne closed the phone and couldn't keep back a smile. Perhaps tonight would be more interesting then usual.

Looks like the ball won't be until chapter 8, keep coming up with more things and still am ironing out my plans for the murder...Thanks to those that reviewed...R/R!