Back in Dimmsdale, A.J. went over to Alicia's house. Lionel was with him, disguised as his dog.

Lionel looked at A.J. and asked, "Are you okay?"

Lionel saw that A.J. was sweating up a storm, it was oblivious that the bald thirteen year old genius was nervous.

A.J. answered, truthfully, "N-not really, I'm nervous on how to approach Alicia about this."

"Don't blame you," Lionel stated, "But you'll figure out a way to convince her."

"Hope so," A.J. replied as a flash hit him.

…

-Flashback: 'Timmy's Hidden Talent'-

Later that day at A.J.'s house, A.J. was alone with Alicia. Everyone else went on home and Timmy was upstairs in his room, studying his lines.

A.J. stated, "I'm really impressed with you, Alicia. You really got the handle of Taylor."

Alicia smiled at A.J.'s compliment. She giggled and stated, "That's sweet of you to say, A.J." She turned to him and asked, "How long have you known Timmy?"

A.J. thought for a moment before answering, "I guess since forever."

Lionel 'poofed' up some lemonade and acted like a human butler so A.J. could impress Alicia. A.J. winked at Lionel secretly and Lionel did the same. Lionel went into the kitchen so he could leave them alone.

Alicia added, "You know something. Timmy is a nice kid, don't get me wrong but there is something seriously wrong."

A.J. looked at her with sweat of worry on his brow. A.J. asked, nervous, "Like what?"

Alicia looked at A.J. without blinking an eye. She answered, "He talks to intimate objects, strange stuff happens around him all of the time, and once, I could've sworn that I saw him taking off in a flying De Lorean!"

A.J. chuckled at this a little uncomfortably. He responded, "Yeah. Timmy is a total adventure loving person."

Alicia commented, "He looks a lot like Cleft and Naked Lad."

A.J. perked up at this. He naturally knew that Timmy created the Cleft the boy Chin Wonder alias to help out the Crimson Chin. As for Naked Lad, he just wished himself to the comic book store one time and Cosmo and Wanda forgot to dress him. A.J. just sat there, silent.

Alicia asked, "A.J., are you okay?"

A.J. shook his head and answered, "Uh, yeah. I'm alright, Alicia."

Alicia wasn't convinced. Overhearing their conversation, Lionel quickly ran in and told A.J., "Uh master Johnson. May I have a word with you?"

A.J. answered, "Of course Lionel." With that, the two went into the kitchen while Alicia toured the house. A.J. asked Lionel as he poofed back into fairy form, "What is it, Lionel? Can't you see that I'm drowning out there?"

Lionel answered, "That's why I asked for you. I knew that I had to get you away from Alicia before she discovered your and Timmy's secret."

A.J. peeked back out into the dining room and saw that Alicia was gone. A.J. screamed as Lionel asked, "What's the matter, A.J.?"

A.J. answered, "Alicia! She's gone!"

Now it was Lionel's turn to scream. Timmy was too busy studying his lines to notice. There was a knock at the door.

Timmy started to say, "What's up, A…." Timmy saw Alicia and finished, "J."

Alicia smiled at him and asked, "Is this a bad time?"

Timmy giggled and answered, "No, not at all. Come on in."

Alicia did as she was bidden and Timmy closed the door behind her. Alicia told him, "Nice room." She saw Cosmo, Wanda, and Poof in their goldfish form and added, "Cool goldfish."

Timmy responded, "Thanks." Timmy turned to ask her, "What could I do for you?"

Alicia answered, "Well, I was hoping you could answer a few questions."

Timmy responded, "Fire away."

Alicia sat down on Timmy's bed and Timmy sat down next to her. Alicia asked, rapid fire, "How long have you known A.J.? Does he have a girlfriend? And…can I be your friend?"

Timmy smiled. He had no idea that Alicia was crushing on A.J. but he knew that A.J. was crushing on her.

He answered, "A.J. and I have known each other since kindergarten. We're like brothers. He doesn't have a girlfriend…." Alicia smiled at this as Timmy added, jokingly, "Unless he forgot to tell me about it." Alicia looked at Timmy, not getting his joke. She blinked for a second, confused. Timmy noticed and added, "Never mind." He changed the subject and asked her, "Why would you ask me to our friend?"

Alicia answered, "You seem like the leader of the crew…and the most respected. I could tell that all of your friends respect and admire you."

Timmy perked up at this. He knew that his friends respected and admired him. He knew that because his friends told him. But, he never expected this new girl to get that this quickly. Frankly, he was impressed.

He told her, "Alicia, you have earned that MENSA." Alicia smiled at his compliment. Timmy stated, "But, you still didn't answer my question."

Alicia sighed as she admitted, "Well, I'm a lot like Gabriella in the play. Although, it's my dad that gets transferred a lot instead of my mom."

Timmy smiled at her, sincerely. Timmy wrapped his arm around her and said, "I'm sorry about that, Alicia."

Alicia smiled at him and responded, "Well, you didn't know. And that brings me to my last question."

Timmy looked at her as he let go of her. He asked, "What's your last question?"

Alicia answered, "What are you doing here in your best friends' house and not in your own home?"

Timmy sighed as he knew that was coming. He explained, "Well, about three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson learned what kind of home I was living in and arranged this living arrangement for me. However, since my parents were deemed unworthy to be my parents, I've been living here ever since."

It was Alicia's turn to smile at him, sincerely.

She wrapped her arm around him and said, "I'm sure sorry about that, Timmy."

Timmy responded, "Well, you didn't know. I guess we're two peas in the same pod."

Alicia smiled at this and told Timmy, "I better get back downstairs before A.J. and Lionel freak." Alicia turned to Timmy and asked, "I was wondering if we could have some pizza together sometime?"

Timmy smiled at her and answered, "Is tomorrow okay? I know the owner of Shirley's pizzeria."

Alicia smiled back at her new friend and responded, "Sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow."

With that, Alicia left his room and his fairies 'poofed' out.

Wanda stated, "Oh, that poor girl. I feel bad for her."

Cosmo added, "She must really trust you in order to tell you all of that stuff, Timmy."

Poof just said, "Poof, poof!"

Timmy responded, "I guess it's because, in an odd way, I am a lot like Troy."

-End of Flashback-

…

Meanwhile in Fairy World pet store, a dog was sitting in a cage looking beyond lonely. He had light yellow-orange fur, a big blue nose, blue eyes, an orange bit of fur on top of his head, orange fluffy ears, a crown, fairy wings, and a tail that is shaped like a wand. Foop was floating by the pet shop and saw the dog in the window.

"Father," Foop asked, "Who is that dog?"

Anti-Cosmo stopped to look and answered, "That's Sparky."

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Wishmaker1028: Chapter 19 is done! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!