A Different World
(Chapter Four)
Spongebob makes it to Sandy's treedome safe and sound, but completely unaware that Squidward had been arrested. He had a few things that he wanted to discuss with the BBFF.
"There you are Spongebob; we were starting to wonder if you would show up." Says Eugene.
"Good to see that you didn't get arrested." Says Patrick.
"Yeah I was careful, but there are a few things I would like you guys to know." Says Spongebob.
"We know… Plankton put his foot down; we all have to be more careful about entering and exiting. He will arrest anyone on the streets after curfew." Says Eugene.
"You guys knew already?" Asks Spongebob.
"Sure we knew Plankton isn't the only one who knows how to spy on people." Says Eugene.
"So I have one question." Says Spongebob.
"What's that?" Asks Eugene.
"How do we get out of here without being seen?" Asks Spongebob.
"That's easy, you stay here. For the night then leave in the morning" Says Sandy.
Everyone then pulls out a sleeping bag and pillow.
"I wish someone would have told me this sooner, I don't have a sleeping bag or pillow." Says Spongebob.
"Oh well I guess someone didn't get the word out to everyone." Says Sandy glaring at Patrick.
"Sorry I can't get to everyone." Says Patrick.
"Well don't worry Spongebob you can sleep on my couch if you want to, I have a few blankets and pillows." Says Sandy.
"Thanks Sandy." Says Spongebob.
Spongebob looked around and noticed that there were not as many members here today.
"Did the others get arrested?" Asks Spongebob.
"Aye lad that they did. As far as I know it was for another crime not for being in the BBFF." Says Eugene.
"Do you know who was arrested?" Asks Spongebob.
"Aye, here is a list of people that were arrested today." Says Eugene.
Spongebob looks at the list, most of the names he saw he didn't recognize, but then he came across a name he did recognize.
"Oh no Squidward got arrested." Says Spongebob.
"Is he a friend of yours?" Asks Eugene.
"Well I'm not sure, I talk to him, but he doesn't really talk to me that much. He's my neighbor and coworker. I think it's my fault that he got arrested." Says Spongebob feeling guilty.
"How is that?" Asks Eugene.
"Well I almost got caught by Plankton's Plankguards, but I had to lie to them by telling them that I was going grocery shopping. They said that they were going to keep their eye on me; I had to make sure that I wasn't followed so I lied to them again. Squidward was walking home and I told them to keep their eyes on him and that I thought he was a member of the BBFF. I guess they must have bought it, I feel so bad for him, he got arrested and it's all my fault." Says Spongebob.
"No it's not… It says that he was arrested for "Musical Self Expression." See it wasn't your fault after all." Says Eugene.
"Maybe not, but I still feel bad for bringing his name up." Says Spongebob.
"Sometimes those kind of sacrifices have to be made, which just goes to show your loyalty to the BBFF." Says Eugene.
"What are we going to do about the other members, are we going to try some kind of rescue mission?" Asks Spongebob.
"Maybe at some point, but I don't think we're ready for that yet. Sandy is the brains of the group." Says Eugene.
Sandy blushes at this a little because Spongebob looks at her.
"Well I don't know about that, I'm the scientist of the group, but Eugene has the most experience." Says Sandy.
"Yes, but what would we be without a brilliant scientist in the group." Says Spongebob.
Sandy blushes a little and can't help but giggle a little, this makes Spongebob smile.
Eugene thinks to himself: I wish those two would go flirt somewhere else.
Luckily for him they went off to talk somewhere else. Patrick and two other guys were with him looking over Plankton's video and talking.
"You are quite the charmer Spongebob." Says Sandy.
"Thanks I guess, I'm not really sure what that means." Says Spongebob.
"It means that you sure know how to make a girl smile or laugh." Says Sandy.
"Oh. I have to ask you something Sandy." Says Spongebob.
"What is it?" Asks Sandy with a hopeful look in her eyes.
Spongebob was stuck in her eyes for a moment, but asked her a question anyway. It wasn't exactly what she was hoping for.
"What made you want to move here? You said that you were from a country where you were free to do anything, so why would you move here?" Asks Spongebob.
"Well I believe that everyone everywhere should have freedom to do things without being afraid to do it. I came here because I heard that this place needed me. I go where I am needed, fix things, then go somewhere else where I'm needed." Says Sandy.
"Oh." Says Spongebob.
Sandy could tell that there was a hint of sadness in his voice.
"What's wrong?" Asks Sandy.
"So you go from place to place, have you ever met someone that meant a lot to you, but had to leave them behind?" Asks Spongebob.
Sandy takes a moment before answering him this time. She could tell by his facial expression and his voice that he was sad.
"Well… I've met a few nice people, but I try not to get too attached to them because I do have to leave them behind." Says Sandy frowning.
"So in your country people are allowed to get married?"Asks Spongebob.
"Yes." Says Sandy surprised that he could move on so fast.
"If we ever get our freedom… do you think anyone would ever marry me?" Asks Spongebob.
"I'm sure someone would. You're nice, handsome, and funny, and just fun to be around." Says Sandy.
They both blush at this and looked away for a moment then look back at each other laughing. It was the first time Spongebob had laughed in a long time. Meanwhile Patrick was talking to Eugene.
"You know there is a reason why I didn't tell Spongebob to bring a sleeping bag and pillow." Says Patrick.
"Why is that?" Asks Eugene.
"To bring them closer. Look at them, you can tell that they like each other." Says Patrick pointing at them.
Eugene laughs a little but continues to work.
"Actually I already knew that because he already told me, but he doesn't want her to know. Says Patrick.
"You remind me of one of my friends back in the day. His name was Iron Eye, we were friends back in the Navy. He really did have an Iron eye, but anyway… back to the point, he was always trying to set me and the other ship mates up with ladies. But of course… that was before." Says Eugene.
"How did Plankton take control of the city anyway?" Asks Patrick.
"That me boy… is a story for another time." Says Eugene.
(To be continued)