Chapter 6: An O̶r̶d̶i̶n̶a̶r̶y̶ Trip to the Moon

January 25th 2006

00:01

The countdown has stopped. Jimmy had barely managed to save the real Earth from fading away.

"Yes! I undid the duplication process. Now my Earth can grow more solid as this one starts to fade!" Jimmy said triumphantly.

Evil Jimmy wasn't going to admit defeat just yet. He began to smirk. "Yeah well, don't get too proud of yourself sunshine! I still got a trick or two up my sleeve!" Evil Jimmy then held up the dark matter chip.

"Wait no!" Jimmy warned. "If you break that chip, the whole planet will be sucked into the dark matter dimension!"

"And you'll be trapped with us!" Evil Jimmy said maliciously as he broke the chip in two and tossed them on the floor instantly creating a dark fog which was spreading quickly. "Catch ya on the flip side wimpy dip!" He then proceeded to laugh as Jimmy started running away. He made his way out of Evil Jimmy's lab with the fog right behind him and Evil Jimmy's laugh far behind him.

"I can't outrun it! Where's that rocket?" He pressed a remote which summoned the Strato XL right in front of him. Jimmy then got on the rocket and flew it out, barely escaping from the dark matter clouds which had consumed all of Evil Earth. Jimmy then breathed a sigh of relief as he flew back to the real Earth. Upon returning, he talked with his dad saying that he doesn't need to beat Da Vinci's record, and that he'd rather spend time with his friends and family. Carl and Sheen then appeared in a female backup singing dance, having their excuse being that they're slaves to the rhythm. Hugh then danced with it as well. "At least my evil clone is gone for good. No one has ever come back from a dark matter dimension," he says to Goddard as they both look up at the sky.

Meanwhile in the dark matter dimension, Evil Jimmy was surrounded by the dark clouds. He's well aware Jimmy escaped, but he's not ready to throw in the towel just yet. "You're not going to get away with this, wimpy dip. You can't keep an evil clone down! I'll be back! Hahahaha!"

August 21st 2006 1:57pm

Retroville, TX

"Okay class, I have some good news for you," Prof. McFly said. "It's a bit early, but this class among others will be taking a field trip to Retroville's Planetarium tomorrow morning!" This was met with groans all around, including Jimmy and Cindy.

"I've been to space 102 times. A planetarium is child's play at this point," Jimmy stated.

"Yeah, maybe you can take everyone up to the moon instead? I'm sure the faculty would really appreciate that," Cindy said sarcastically.

"Maybe they would… That's it!" Jimmy had an idea. "Professor! I have a better idea than to take these students to a boring planetarium trip."

"And what would that be Jimmy?" Professor McFly asked curiously.

"What if we used the Astro Car that I have along some of the Retroland rockets we made 2 years ago and went to the moon instead?" This was met with some excitement among the classmates.

"Sounds good, but how much does it cost? Our school runs a tight budget," McFly said skeptically.

"With a boy genius like me, not a single penny." Jimmy said confidently.

"Well if you're able to take this class alongside the others tomorrow, then I'm all for it, I just gotta tell the principal first."

"You know I was only being sarcastic, right?" Cindy mentioned.

"Yeah, but would you rather go to the planetarium instead?" Jimmy retorted

"Fair enough Neutron, as long as we don't interact with other worldly creatures because-"

"The yolkians, the genocidal game show, martians. I remember."

"Despite it being a field trip to the moon, I just don't want it to go south."

"I don't either, but I don't think we'll have to worry too much about that, since it's just the moon."

"Alright class!" The professor got everyone's attention. "I contacted the principal and she told me that since we don't have to spend anything from our budget, we allow you to go ahead with this alternate idea." The entire class was cheering about going to the moon.

"Of course this will still have to be educational, so I expect an assignment from this!" Everyone then booed, except Jimmy.

3:58pm

The bell rang a little bit ago and Jimmy is now with Carl, Sheen, Cindy, Libby, Nick and Betty walking back home. Jimmy, Carl and Sheen were up front with Cindy in the middle next to Libby "discreetly" making sure Betty doesn't get too close to Jimmy, which leaves Nick and Betty in the back. Jimmy wanted to tell them about the exciting news before parting ways.

"So everyone, I'm sure you've heard about the planetarium trip?" Jimmy asked everyone (spare Cindy since she already knew).

"Yeah," Nick responded first. "Sounds very uncool, given we've been to space before."

"It sounds tame, but I don't mind," Carl said, feeling indifferent to it.

"I'm with Nick on this," Sheen answered. "A space museum would've been interesting, if it wasn't for seeing it in person!"

"I agree. That's why I'm bringing my headphones tomorrow, so I can distract myself from the boredom."

"Well that will hardly be necessary Libby," Jimmy proudly said. "I managed to convince the teacher to go to the moon alongside the rest of the other science classes for sixth grade!"

"That's great Jimmy!" Betty said happily.

"Yeah! Let's go!" Sheen said excitedly.

"Definitely sounds much cooler," Nick said with a slight grin.

"So how long will we be there for?" Libby asked.

"Only four hours with a thirty two minute round trip," Jimmy explained.

"Sounds good to me," Cindy said.

Carl then asked curiously. "Aren't we forgetting something?"

"Nonsense Carl," Jimmy responded nonchalantly. "I've got everything prepared for it. Emergency supplies, enough ships for all classes to get in, and extra refreshments for those that accidently forget their lunch. This time, we more than prepared for any possible events that are to occur on the moon!"

August 22nd, 2006 11:23am (Retroville time)

Earth's Moon

"HEY JIMMY! YOU'VE BROUGHT FRIENDS TOO!" Brobot shouted. He popped right in front of Jimmy and the others while his parents were in the distance. A few science teachers were there alongside the 82 students. The Astro Car alongside the Retroland rockets were grounded right behind everyone.

"What did I tell ya Jim?" Carl sheepishly said.

"Hey Brobot," Jimmy said, all the while forcing a smile. "It's um… good to see you."

"No, it's not!" Sheen said annoyed. "You're an annoying little-" followed by Libby immediately covering Sheen's mouth with her hand forcing a smile as well.

"Forgive him," Libby said, glaring at Sheen. "He didn't sleep well last night."

"And you are?" Nick asked curiously.

"I'm Brobot! Jimmy's brother! He made me, and I'm glad to have a genius for a brother, even though he hardly talks to me anymore, but that's okay. He made me parents: Mombot and Popbot! They're so cool!" As this conversation was happening, the rest of the students went off to "explore" A.K.A. play around with the reduced gravity.

"That's so sweet of Jimmy to do that," Betty responded.

"Okay, that's enough Betty," Cindy stated a bit too quickly which Betty rolled her eyes at. Then in an attempt to change the subject, she asked, "So uh… anything new Brobot?"

"Not really other than, wait a minute." Brobot realized. "You're Jimmy's girlfriend aren't you?" This was met with Cindy blushing, while Betty, Carl, Nick, and Sheen gave knowing looks.

"Wh-what're you nuts?!" Jimmy retorted. "We're not- we're not yet… um…" he then blushed a crimson red.

"Not yet?" Brobot asked. "What do you mean Jimmy?"

Jimmy attempted to regain composure. "This conversation isn't for small children!"

Heh… Neutron looks so cute when he's nervous Cindy thought silently.

"But Jimmy, I saved us from Junkman months ago, I think I deserve to not be treated like that!" Brobot stated.

"Then stop acting like one!" Jimmy said annoyed.

Brobot then said in a sing-song voice. "You're just mad because you don't wanna talk about it."

Before Jimmy could say anything, Carl decided to defend him to change the subject. "So where are your parents Brobot?"

"Well follow me! I'll take you to them!" Jimmy, Carl, Sheen, Cindy, Libby, Nick and Betty shrugged and then followed Brobot to see where his parents might be. After a little while of Brobot calling for them, they started getting bored and wanted to just turn back.

"I don't understand, where could my parents be?" Brobot asked, feeling disappointed.

"Maybe they decided you were more trouble than you're worth and went on a "milk run"" Sheen whispered which got a jab in the side from Libby.

"Strange…" Jimmy stated. "I can try to pinpoint their last location from on my watch radar."

"Well the sooner, we find them the better," Cindy said impatiently.

"That's weird…" Jimmy looked at his watch again. "There's as many life signs 2340 feet ahead of us as there are classmates that came here. Let's check it out!" They all followed Jimmy's lead this time around. Once they were near, they came to a cave entrance where they saw Mombot and Popbot slowly emerge from the cave.

"Something's not right. Everyone, proceed with caution!" Everyone did as Jimmy ordered as they each took things one slow step at a time.

"Mombot! Popbot!" Brobot ran ahead. "It's great to see you all again!" The parent robots didn't respond but merely stood silently. Suddenly, they collapsed and another figure who strongly resembled Jimmy emerged wearing the same clothes Jimmy was wearing, only in worse condition. His eyebrows were scruffy looking and his hairstyle was in two horns. Jimmy immediately recognized him with a shocked expression.

"It… It can't be! Evil Jimmy?" Jimmy whispered.

"How's it going wimpy dip?" the imposter asked playfully. "Did you miss me?" Next thing everyone knew, was that there were evil versions of Carl, Sheen, Libby, Cindy, Betty, and Nick among others emerging from the cave as well giving evil smirks at Jimmy, Brobot and his friends.

To Be Continued…

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