Chapter 9
Nobody was more shocked than Megamind. He couldn't understand what had went wrong. He had tested and retested the bot and the weapon systems. There should NOT have been any malfuntions! The laser had to be turned on and he hadn't done so.
Metroman plunged forward and slammed both fists down on the bot's head.
CRUNCH!
Sparks flew from the head and the spiderbot collapsed, power source destroyed.
The jolt threw Megamind forward and he barely caught himself before he slammed into the glass dome covering the cockpit.
Metroman leaped up onto the body of the bot and tore off the glass dome, tossing it aside. He snagged Megamind by the front of his collar and yanked him out of the cockpit.
Megamind winced as his collar bit into his throat, making him choke a little. He instinctively tried to claw Metroman's hand away. He wheezed when the hero's grip tightened.
"Don't fight me, you'll only make it worse. You comitted murder. The city will be screaming for your blood. Believe me, you'll be safer in prison," Metroman warned.
Megamind was a bit startled. His rival actually sounded concerned. "Loosen your grip, you're choking me."
Metroman did then floated them to the floor. Once there he switched his grip from Megamind's collar to his upper arm. "Don't resist me."
"Like it will do me any good if I did," Megamind muttered.
Metroman didn't answer. He led Megamind out the door just as two paramedics rushed in.
A police car sat at the curve and two officers got and came to meet Metroman. "We'll take him for you."
Metroman let them take him and pulled the D-Gun out of Megamind's holster and handed it to one of the officers. Glancing at their name tags he saw their names were Lewis and Danials. "Thanks."
One of the officers cuffed Megamind's hands and they led him to the cruiser. They put him in, got inside, and drove off.
Metroman glanced around then saw the sliced in half limo. "CRAB NUGGETSl" Muttering, he turned and headed back inside.
Meanwhile Roxanne went over to the spiderbot and walked around it, studying it from all angles. Something caught her eye, a silver disc the size of a quarter. She touched it then tugged it. She was startled when it came right off.
Roxanne studied the small disc then dropped it into her purse then saw Wayne returning "I can't believe Megamind killed Jenson. I never thought he'd do such a thing. Do you think it was an accident?"
Metroman sighed. "I don't either, it seems odd. He has never been a killer, well unless it's me."
Roxanne nodded with a frown.
It took almost four hours for the police and corener to finish their business and let everyone leave.
"I'm afraid we're going to have to fly home," Wayne said.
"Why?" Roxanne asked.
Wayne pointed to the split limo. "I'm glad that it's insured."
"Oh boy l'm sorry, Wayne. I think I need to get an interview with Megamind." Roxanne allowed Wayne to fly her home. "Come inside, I need to show you something."
"Sure thing, Roxie," Wayne followed her inside and sat down next to her on the sofa.
Roxanne opened her purse. "I found this stuck on the spiderbot." She showed him the disc.
"I don't have an idea what that is. I think I need to speak to Megamind first thing tomorrow. I'll take you along." He stood. "Tomorrow morning at ten?"
Roxanne nodded. "That sounds fine. I'll see you then. Good night, Wayne."
"Good night, Roxie." Wayne stepped out onto the balcony and flew off.
Back in the lair Minion stared at the breaking news in horror. "Sir isn't a murderer! He would never!" Minion stood, pacing back and forth. What could he do? Who could he go to? He paced, wringing his hands. The worried fish knew he'd find no rest tonight.
Roxanne slept poorly herself, so when someone knocked on the balcony door at eight am she was a bit peeved. She pulled on a robe and went out. Pulling back the curtains she saw not Wayne, but Minion. "What do you want?"
"Please let me in, Ms. Ritchie. I-I promise not to do anything and I'm sorry for waking you. I just want to know what happened. Please?" Minion pleaded.
Roxanne wasn't really afraid of Minion. He was gentle and very kind. It was obvious how very fond he was of Megamind He acted like a big brother more than a servant. She unlocked the door and let him in.
Minion gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you, Ms. Ritchie. I'm very worried about sir's safty."
Roxanne frowned. "Don't worry, Minion. Wayne and I are going to see Megamind this morning. He'll be here at ten."
"Sir would never hurt an innocent bystander if he could avoid it, Ms. Ritchie," Minion said miserably. "He just wouldn't."
Roxanne couldn't help feeling sorry for Minion. "Don't worry, Minion. I won't let him suffer for a crime he didn't commit."
Minion still looked miserable. "He's already been convicted. It's all over the news about how sir murdered Mr. Jenson." He sighs. "I'll go now, Ms. Ritchie. I'm sorry I disturbed you." He started towards the balcony.
"Wait Minion, do you like bacon and eggs?" Roxanne asked. "I was going to fix some. Why don't you stay and join me?"
Minion shook his head. "I think Mr. Scott might take me to jail."
Roxanne smiled tiredly. "I won't let him, besides I have somethng you should see. I took it off Megamind's spiderbot yesterday."
Minion nodded and came back. "Alright, I'll stay. I am hungry."
Roxanne fixed breakfast for both of them and they ate at the table.
"Thank you for breakfast, Ms. Ritchie, let me take care of the dishes," Minion offered.
"No, they can wait, but you can clear table while I get dressed then I want to show you what I found."
Minion smiled. "That's a deal, Ms. Ritchie!" He went to work.
Roxanne went into her bedroom and closed the door. After brushing her hair she put on black slacks and a nice pink blouse then grabbed her purse. Going back out, she sat down on the couch and Minion joined her.
"So what did you find, Ms. Ritchie? Minion asked.
Roxanne pulled out the disc and handed it to him. "Do you know what it is?"
Minion frowned, turning it over between his fingers. "I don't remember seeing anything like this on the spiderbot. I never saw sir create something like this and I know most of his creations."
There was a knock on the balcony door. Startled, Roxanne looked at the clock, five minutes to ten. "Come in, Wayne!"
Wayne entered the room, pausing when he saw Minion. "What are you doing here?"
"I needed to find out what happened to sir, Mr. Scott. I mean no harm." Minion handed the disc back to Roxanne.
"I thought Minion could come with us to the prison," Roxanne said. "Do you mind?"
"Well, no, but would that be a wise idea? He is the villian's side kick," Wayne pointed out.
"I'll detach from the robot here if you don't mind, Ms. Ritchie. Will you carry me? Besides I was never charged with anything. Mr. Wilcott won't mind. He was the closest thing sir and I had to a father. He was sir's legal guardian until he turned eighteen."
"The warden was Megamind's guardian?" Roxanne asked.
Minion looked a bit embaressed. "Well...yes, but I shouldn't have said anything and I can't tell you more. Sir wouldn't like me talking about something so personal and private."
Roxanne smiled warmly. "I understand, Minion." She switched everything from her gold purse to her plain black purse. "Of couse I don't mind and I'll be glad to carry you. You don't mind, right Wayne?"
Wayne could see how upset Minion was and he really had no quarrel with the fish. "Of course not. You're welcome to come."
Minion smiled happily. "Thank you so much, Mr. Scott, Ms. Ritchie." The gorilla hands moved up, flipping some buttons. A soft hiss came from the helmet and to both their amazement the helment shrank to the size of a soccerball. "Okay, Ms. Ritchie, just pick me up."
Roxanne carefully picked up the globe. "That's impressive."
"Sir did a good job. Are we going now?" Mimion asked.
Wayne led the way out on the balcony. He picked up Roxanne who held tight to Minion and flew off. They arrived at the prison in ten minutes and Metroman put everyone down.
The guard at the guard station smiled as they walked up. "Morning Metroman, Ms. Ritchie...Minion, been awhile. What can I do for you?"
"We need to see Megamind," Roxanne said.
The guard looked nervous. "The warden would like to speak to you." He gestured and another guard came up. "They need to see the warden."
The guard led them off to the warden's office. The warden waved them in. He was tall with gray hair and a gray mustache, wearing a well pressed blue suit. "I'm glad you're here. There's a problem."
"What?" Roxanne asked.
"Megamind was never brought here last night," Warden Wilcott said.
Stunned, the three of them stared at the warden.
This can't be good...R/R please! Or I'll use the lasers and the spikes! (No! Not the lasers and the spikes!)