Chapter 8

As soon as the bell rang to dismiss everyone from School, The boys drove in Teddy's limo to Dr.Batz's Home and office also known as their HQ. "What do you think our mission is today?" asked Teddy on their way up the elevator. "maybe we're on patrol and get to stop a mugging or robbery," said Sylvester. With a small chuckle, Teddy grabbed Sylvester's hand before the elevator doors opened. "Hello boys, welcome back sit rest, Jesse made some food," said Dr.Batz taking his seat at the dining table. "Hey Dr.B, what do you get for us?" asked Sylvester. "we'll get to that in a moment, lets's check in, how are you two, I see in love still," said Dr.Batz glancing at their interlocked hands. "I mean it has been a day since we last saw you," said Teddy. "your right, so I assume you're both fine?" asked Dr.Batz. "yes sir." said Sylvester sincerely. "alright then I guess we can get to it. "we intercepted a phone call of the Mayor asking to meet with someone. it all seems shady so your going on a stealth mission and finding out who he's meeting and what for?" said Dr.Batz. "perfect, when and where is this meeting?" asked Teddy. "based on the call he wants to meet in the fringe by the old candy warehouse. at 8 so it'll be dark. stick to the rooftops and be silent, use your powers to listen in from a distance. "got but what do we do for three hours?" asked Sylvester. "well first you're going to eat then you two are going to get started on your internships." said Dr.Batz. Soon both boys' faces began to light up. They had almost forgotten about their dreams and desires.

While Teddy listened to his music and pinned his cut fabric pieces together he heard his alarm. "welp that was fun while it lasted" he said going to his studio's bathroom to change into his stealth suit which was all black. once he met up with Sly on the rooftop he looked around to see a great darkness in the surrounding area, in the distance you could see many night lights that make up downtown. "alright boys this is like a stake-out so we'll just be observing everything you see and hear, we don't want them to pick up your voices." said Jesse. "we got this jesse, and you just try to keep up" said Sylvester. soon Sly ran and gracefully leaped across the building making his way to the old Candy warehouse. with a quiet huff to himself, Teddy moved his shoulders around to make room for the long thick branches that grew out of his back like spider legs. They lifted his body a few feet off the ground and they leaped and crawled across the rooftops. with an artificial breeze blowing in his face Teddy focused on where he was going, trying not to use his real legs to navigate. he finally caught up to Sly who was startled at first but switch focus when they found a car pulling up to an old warehouse with most of its windows broken. once they were on the roof of the warehouse Teddy's branch legs went back into his back and they watched and listened. the man that got out of the first car they saw was white with red hair and a patchy beard, his clothes were dusty and tattered looking. and his face had a few scars. he was built like a boxer but something about him gave you the idea, he was a dumb goon. soon a second car pulled up, it was nicer but not too new. it was the mayor dressed in his suit. As the two walked together they looked around before speaking. "I was told I could trust you when it comes to illegal matters?" asked the Mayor. "you'd be correct, but before I do anything, I need you to keep your word that I won't go back to prison," said the Ginger man. "Of course my friend, what do they call you?" asked Mayor Dixie smiling sinisterly. "Lucky," said the ginger-headed man. "nice, so lucky I plan of showing the city that I'm a hero and the only one that can protect them, but I need a little help. the first time I tried this, two brats ruined it, but this time I'll have my moment because I'll be one step ahead. I need you to rig the light rail to not stop then while I'm giving my speech in the park I'll see somethings wrong and I'll leap onto the tracks and stop the train, and the news will be all over it and I'll be a hero, polls go up and I win the election again." said Mayor Dixie. "sounds good, but what happens if the brats do show up again?" asked Lucky. "I have an idea for that too but I need to know, are you in?" asked Mayor Dixie. Lucky took a good look at the mayor before shaking his hand and agreeing. "I'll be in touch, lucky," said Mayor Dixie walking backward to his car. Soon as they pulled away, Thorns and Sly went back to HQ.

"Alright this is great news because the Mayor is speaking in the park on Wednesday at noon, tomorrow I'll try to get more info but for now get home, you boys did well tonight," said Dr.Batz. On Tuesday, the boys went to school and Dr. Batz's place for updates and a plan for Mayor Dixie's latest attack. The boys wanted to find evidence of Dixie's set-ups, so they were determined to catch him and Lucky in the act, but they were also curious about the mayor's solution to stopping them. Once they got home they let everything go trying not to take work home with them. "Teddy, come here for a second" called Larenzo as he sat in the living room watching tv with Tre'von. "Yeah papi?" asked Teddy. "why don't you put your pj's on and come watch a movie with us?" asked Larenzo. "I can't guys I got to catch up on homework..." started Teddy. "Bullcrap, come on Teddy it's your favorite," said Tre'von. "Twitches?" asked Teddy with his face frozen waiting to hear confirmation. "one and two," said Larenzo. without another word Teddy ran to his room and changed then grabbed some popcorn and ice cream and joined his dads on the sofa resting their feet on the long ottoman. "hey Sevyn, whatcha doing?" asked Sylvester walking in on his brother watching cartoons. "just watching some cartoons from my youth, remember this one, we used to watch it every morning before school" said Sevyn letting out a small laugh. "mind if I join you?" asked Sylvester. "sure but you gotta bring some snacks" said Sevyn.