Choosing Destiny

Set the night after M's victory over Titan & before the ending of the Movie. M's transition from being Megamind: incredibly handsome criminal genius & master of all villainy to… Megamind: incredibly handsome heroic genuis & master of all good! Movie-verse

Disclosure: I do not own Megamind!

Chapter 1: Midnight Dilemmas

He couldn't shake the thought out of his head. His father's voice repeating over and over. You are destined for… what, he didn't know.

It used to be Megamind was without a doubt sure that what followed this fateful declaration was a destiny of evil and villainy. Now, he wasn't so sure. The events of the day had changed everything. And when Megamind meant everything, it wasn't said frivolously. His whole life was dedicated to being evil, being completely and mercilessly bad. Day in day out devoting his unbounded intellect to devising mayhem on the citizens of Metro City. Now all that had to change, some how… he had to be… good? How ridiculous was that!

"I don't know how to be like him Minion!" Megamind scoffed slumping deep within his swivel chair. Evil lair had lost its comforting aura. Home was no longer home, a reminder of a life long career coming to an end.

"Like who boss?" Minion enquired in a soft yet curious voice, he assumed the answer, but decided it would be best to ask- indulge his master's need to woe.

"MetroMan." A depressing tone seeping through his voice. Megamind rested his large blue head against his hand in defeat. He really was without answers. Usually calculating answers to problems was his specialty, which made it considerably frustrating being in such a slump.

"Well maybe you could start a workout routine, get more protein in your diet…"

"Not physically Minion!" Megamind spat cutting Minion off mid sentence in an aggressive tone. He calmed his voice once he peered over and noticed Minion's distressed expression.

"I meant… being the hero."

"You did an excellent job today!" Minion replied in positive glee.

"Beginners luck."

Minion began to sag his gorilla body, it seemed the boss just wanted to be a downer tonight.

"Come on boss we should be celebrating! We defeated Titan today! And you won the hearts of the city… not to mention a certain reporter…" Minion leaned forward towards Megamind who couldn't help but exhibit a slight smile.

"You're right Minion." Although Megamind already had a full-on day, and was definitely not in the celebrating mood. It was astounding the amount of work involved for a hero after he defeats the villain. No wonder MetroMan wanted to retire so early! The media, the mayor, the enthusiastic citizens, the paperwork! Yes paperwork. It was nighttime before he was finally able to return to evil lair. Although what made the day bearable was Roxanne had been by his side the whole time, guiding him though the procedures, confirming the fact that there was no need to use his dehydration gun on anyone. But after the day was done, all he said he wanted to do is return to evil lair and come to grips with everything. Roxanne was gracious enough to give him his space. Now all he wanted to do was talk to her- she always had the answers.

He perked up, straightening his back in the executive chair. "Alright." He announced jumping to his feet. "Let's go!" Pointing his finger out at nothing in particular.

"Go where?" Minion asked puzzled by his master's sudden change of attitude.

"Roxanne's place! Code: to the invisible car Minion!"

"Yes sir!" Minion cheered not questioning his orders; he was just relieved his boss decided to snap out of his depressed mood.

Thankfully the weather decided to be generous tonight. No rain like the night before. Good because the streets were packed with cars. Seems people were more comfortable enjoying the night life when a villain wasn't running rampant through the streets. The invisible car, in all its cloaked glory, swerved furiously through the city traffic. As dangerous as it seemed, Megamind and Minion laughed with each sharp veer and turn of the wheel. The joy of cheap thrills.

The car screeched as it arrived outside Roxanne's apartment. Megamind breathed in deeply, anxiety building.

"Wait here Minion."

"I can't come?" Minion replied with a saddened expression.

"I just need a moment."

Minion turned the engine to the car off and gave his master a nod respecting his wishes. Megamind gave his lil Minion a compassionate smile. He truly was a fantastic fish he mused.

Megamind stepped out of the car looking over to the building's entry. A tall robust man stood guard at the door, and Megamind decided not to dehydrate the door man this time. Roxanne appeared to disapprove the last time he did that. It was amazing the man still kept his job after that experience. Now that was devotion and loyalty. This time he would just ask to come in.

Megamind approached the door, casually. Nothing abnormal. A few taps on the front door and the doorman turned his head eyeing the blue alien on the outside giving him a sheepish smile and wave. The man's eyes widened in fear and his body shook.

Without saying a word he flung to the door opening it wide for Megamind. Megamind just looked on in awe.

"Come right in sir!" Carlos exclaimed, his voice hiding the words in his head pleading please don't dehydrate me! But his distressed body language seemed to go straight over the blue alien's big bulb head.

"Gracias doorman." Megamind smiled and walked onto the lavish red carpet of the building. Maybe being a hero wasn't too bad. It had its perks! Remembering Roxanne's apartment number he pressed the button to the lift and waited. Carlos seemed to be shifting back and forth in the background, Megamind thought it curious but assumed it was just a strange twitch. After all, he was good now, nothing for a citizen to fear.

Standing outside Roxanne's door Megamind did a quick check of his watch. It was almost midnight. He didn't realise it was that late. Roxanne would definitely be sleeping, if not then her neighbors would be, and wouldn't appreciate such noise a doorbell would make at this hour. So he decided to knock silently.

He knocked and waited. But nothing. He tried again this time whispering "Roxanne." No answer.

Maybe she was in trouble. He needed to get inside! Pulling out his dehydration gun, he moved the dial to de - stroy. Aiming the gun at the keyhole he pulled the trigger gently releasing enough energy to fizzle and melt the lock. The doorknob now turned to open the door; unfortunately Roxanne's safety chain prevented his entry. Another quick flinch at his gun's trigger and the chain broke in two.

Roxanne's room was dark and silent. Megamind tip toed inside. If there was an evil plan afoot against Roxanne he wanted to retain the element of surprise. One thing was a miss though. All those papers that were in her room that afternoon hanging from the ceiling were gone. Megamind's recreated Titan schematics nowhere to be seen.

Peering around the dark space Megamind froze as he heard a rustle emanating from one of the room's. He crept over to its door, which was not fully closed, left slightly ajar. He slowly opened it revealing a large bed and… Roxanne. She was sleeping quietly under the sheets, window open and a breeze flowing through the room resting gently against her beautiful face. Megamind stood for a moment at the door eyeing the girl's beauty. She was perfect.

He walked over leisurely until he was standing at the side of the bed next to the love of his life. He hated to wake her, but he was already here and thought it would be odd if Roxanne awoke in the morning to see that her door has been shot with a laser gun.

Megamind hovered over Roxanne's face admiring her before whispering, "Roxanne..."

A scream erupted from the bed followed shortly by a fist. Megamind bellowed in pain as the unexpected hand struck him in the left eye.

"Argh!" He wailed in agony as he held his hands against the battered eye, spinning in a circle and flailing about. Roxanne sat up in fright, her eyes adjusting to examine the man inside her bedroom.

"You hit me!"

"What are you doing in my room!" She gushed still recovering from the shock.

"Ow! My eye!"

"How did you even get in here?"

Recovering from the assault Megamind opened his left eye turning his face towards the startled woman. A slight swell but nothing noticeable unless you knew he had been punched in the face.

"I thought something happened so I shot the door." He replied trying to justify himself.

"You shot my door?" Roxanne was now fully sat up, bed sheets still covering her legs. Megamind could see she was wearing pajamas, but unlike his evil patterned PJ's, she had on a silky top and cotton pants. He would definitely have to buy new sleepwear.

"Yes that is what I just said." Silence shifting between them for a moment. Megamind relaxed his body eyeing Roxanne. She was now completely composed and calm and exhaled as she patted the side of her bed for Megamind to sit. He obliged and took a seat on the soft mattress, Roxanne straighten her back against the headboard of the bed. The moon and city lights provided enough glow so she could see the blue complexion of his face.

"Now… not to sound rude, but what are you doing here at…" She turned to look at her bedside clock, "ten past midnight."

"I couldn't sleep." He sighed.

"So that's a reason for breaking and entering." Roxanne replied in a sarcastic tone.

Megamind smiled and turned his face towards her. "Well, being bad is my specialty." He joked. Roxanne let out a small laugh. Only Megamind could make criminal activity so humorous.

"Very funny. So why can't you sleep?" Megamind's smile widened. Roxanne was always so understanding. He remembered how good a listener she was when he was Bernard and revealed his most guarded secret to her. Well, it wasn't a secret per se since all the other shh-ool kids knew that no one liked Megamind, but it was a secret that it actually upset him.

"Tell me how I can be good." Megamind answered and Roxanne just looked at him with a bewildered gaze. Huh?

Author's Note

After watching Megamind like… 10 times, I've decided I love this movie so much I have to write my own version of it. I intend to keep it PG and light hearted like the movie… hopefully achieving some funny jokes along the way. Hope it's off to a good start!