Bet you guys didn't think I'd do another story, huh? Well, this was a suggestion made by a friend, known as MarioDS01, who was interested in seeing this couple, and I figured, why not tackle it? It would be interesting to see where it goes from here!

Just one thing I need to say. I'm aware of the canon couple, Jimmy x Cindy, and I respect the pairing. In fact, I do ship Jimmy x Cindy. This is going to focus on a different pairing that happens to feature our boy genius! And seeing as how nobody attempted this couple yet, I'm going to give this one a try. I'm all for experimentation, after all! So, please, try to cooperate with me as I write this! With that said, let's get right down to it! Anyway, enjoy!

It was a rainy day in the town of Retroville. But not just any ordinary rainy day, but a thunderstorm. Lightning flashed and thunder roared as buckets and buckets of rain were pouring down on this town. Fortunately for the kids that lived in Retroville, it was summer vacation! Unfortunately for most kids, they would have to spend the day indoors as it was too risky to walk out into the storm.

Only one kid was brave enough to venture into that storm itself as he had came out of his house and was walking against the wind as he was heading for a small little clubhouse stationed nearby. Quickly, he plucked one of his hairs and put it next to the scanner that was next to the door as something glowed around it.

"Access granted." A robotic voice sounded as the boy heard the door unlocking. He sighed in relief as he quickly opened the door and slammed it as the kid started to descend down a make-shift ladder, right into a secret laboratory... well, it wasn't really so secret anymore, considering his parents and just about everybody in Retroville knew about it. But regardless of that fact, Jimmy still worked inside the lab, if only to make some new inventions that could help around the house.

Jimmy looked around and noticed an unfinished invention sitting around in the lab as he sat down on his desk and started to silently work on it, giving a small sigh. He knew it would be only a couple months before Retroland would have its annual science fair, and Jimmy's parents, knowing how much of a genius he was, signed him up, much to Jimmy's delight. So, since that day, he had been trying to work a brand new invention, nonstop... but even then, he didn't seem to have much fun working. Sure, Carl and Sheen would occasionally support him, but it just felt a little... empty without someone to criticize him.

His mind then wandered towards his... well, his ex-girlfriend, Cindy Vortex. Oh, they started to get along good once the bickering simmered down a little, in fact, they even had a few dates... but a few months ago, they just... didn't have the spark they once had, even if they did try to find it again. Even though they broke up and went off on good terms, every time Jimmy would look at Cindy, he would just be reminded of all the bad times...

Fortunately, his train of thought was interrupted by a robotic bark. Jimmy looked down to see his robotic dog, Goddard sitting down and panting, knowing that his creator and owner was a little distressed.

"Hey, boy." Jimmy gave a forlorn smile as the dog panted happily, before cocking its head in confusion. "Sorry, I'm just not focusing as well as I am. I just keep thinking of the... bad times."

Goddard barked a bit as he flew up to the table and landed as Jimmy gave the dog a pat. "I want to finish this invention in time for the Retroland science fair, but... with everything going on in my life, I just can't seem to focus."

The robotic dog looked down, feeling bad for his owner... before Jimmy paused. "You know, Goddard, even though things have been rather peaceful for the past couple of months, I guess things are getting a little slow. Not to mention that large rain storm... if this goes on, I don't know if I CAN focus on inventions..."

Jimmy paused as a loud thunder clap was heard from underground, causing the boy genius to jump as he groaned, "I thought I'd get some quiet, but... even the weather here is tough..."

The boy genius gave a sigh as he held his head. "I don't know what to do, boy. All I know is that I need to get away for a little while. People always look to me and, while I appreciate that they want me to help out... it's become a point where I can't handle the pressure! I need to relax!"

Jimmy sighed as he laid down on the chair, groaning a bit as he looked over at the invention he was working on. Goddard could tell that his owner was feeling a bit stressed out as he scanned the area, before going to the big computer. He barked happily as he romped over and pushed a button, getting Jimmy's attention. On the big screen lied the vast planets of the world, in his world and out of his world. Jimmy walked over and looked over at the screen... before giving a smile. "Hey, Goddard... are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting?"

Goddard barked as he wagged his robotic tail.

Jimmy gave a smile as he looked over to his dog. "A trip to space and to another world DOES sound like a way to get some peace and quiet. I haven't been to space since we had to rescue Sheen from the crash on that asteroid... he still believes that he was on another planet and that he had a blue skinned girlfriend and a talking monkey as companions." Jimmy sighed. "Despite the fact Libby told him there's no Zeenu. I just don't understand why I bother putting up the signs. He never listens anyway..."

The boy genius shook his head as he started to look around each planet. "Well... how about it, Goddard? You want to hit another planet?"

Goddard barked happily as Jimmy started to search around for planets to look over. After a moment, one planet caught his eye as he noticed the description. "Hey... you know, Goddard, it's been a while since I've heard from them... what do you say we make an unannounced arrival?"

Goddard barked again as Jimmy nodded. "It's decided, then. I'll just... let my parents know about the trip, and we'll go from there..."

It took a while of convincing, but eventually, Jimmy's mother and father allowed Jimmy to go over to space, just as long as he calls every once in a while for an update, as instructed by his mother. And about a couple of days later, after the rain had passed over, Jimmy was all packed with clothes, new inventions and a cell phone as he was settling down in his rocket, with his parents nearby. Goddard popped out of the back seat and barked as Judy Neutron said, "You be good, now. Try to stay out of danger!"

"Don't worry, I will!" Jimmy gave a smile.

"And not to worry, Jimbo. I'll tell your friends that you went out for a while!" Hugh smiled as he gave a wave.

"Thanks, dad! I'll be back in about a couple weeks!" Jimmy said as he waved good-bye, before turning to Goddard. "You ready, Goddard?"

Goddard barked a bit as Jimmy pushed a few buttons before he heard the ignition go off. Pretty soon, the rocket blasted off as his watching parents waved good-bye to him for the time being, as Jimmy looked back with a smile and nod, before turning his attention to the open sky as he hung on to the steering wheel. As soon as the rocket was up into space, Jimmy looked over as he gave a nod.

"Okay, Goddard, let's blast!" Jimmy smiled as he turned the rocket to a nearby direction. "To the home of the Gorlocks!"

As Jimmy and Goddard continued on their journey, they did not realize that this would only be the beginning of another strange adventure for the boy.

And we'll end our first chapter here! How did you guys like it? I know it's a bit of a slow start, but believe me, next chapter we'll be meeting up with the Gorlocks and Jimmy landing on the planet! And then... we'll see where we go from here! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!