This is a filler story leading to my next BIG story. Not sure about cliff hangers but I'm gonna try for longer chapters from time to time.
LazyTown was back to normal with its hero back from medieval times as the blue knight. LazyTown has had a few newcomers since the spring set in. Elena, Sportacus's new wife, their daughter, Loquia and most recently, Lily. The witch who brought Sportacus home, back through time.
It was getting close to the new school year and the kids were all excited as they bought school supplies and new clothes. Loquia was especially nervous. It was to be her first time at school. The kids told her it would be fun but she didn't want to be away from Sportacus and Elena for a long part of the day. They told her she would be fine and they would be close by if she needed them.
They just recently got her to stay in her own bed. They gave her time since Sportacus came back but said that it was time she stayed in her bed. She did stray once or twice but only on the weekends. But it gave Elena and Sportacus husband and wife time to talk or for any amorous activities.
Lily had been getting to know Robbie, although he was still clueless as to why she always hung around him. She always got him to talk about himself. He never got her name right. One day he decided to visit Elena and ask her what the deal was.
They were in the kitchen while Elena was preparing lunch of fruits, vegetables, which he gagged at, and a lot of cold cuts, which she prepared on a sandwich and ate.
"So, why is looney following me around?"
"Lily." She said as she took another bite. "She wants to get to know you."
"Why?" He was suspicious.
"Maybe she likes you." She said in a lovey dovey voice.
"What?" He growled at her and she giggled. There was a knock at the door.
"I really haven't talked to her, sweety. But that'd be my guess."
"Sweety?" He grumbled. While Sportacus was gone, he and Elena became closer, like brother and sister.
"Can you get the door, sweety?" Finishing her sandwich, she winked at him.
"Isn't that your third sandwich since I got here?" He said as he got up.
"I've been doing a lot, working on my gallery opening. Which, I expect to see you there."
Knock knock.
"Door. Go. Please."
He looked at her strangely and went to the door. He opened it and it was Lily.
"Oh. It's you." 'Swell, she found me.' He stepped aside and let her in.
"Hello Robbie. Is Elena here?"
"Kitchen."
He turned on the television, plopped in the chair and folded his arms.
"Elena, how are you?" She asked.
"I'm ok. Just grabbing a bite before I head out. What can I do for you?"
"I need some advice." She whispered.
"About Robbie?" She bit into an apple.
"How did you know?"
She cocked her head to the side.
The door opened and Sportacus entered. He raised an eyebrow at Robbie pouting in the chair, watching tv. Seeing Robbie anywhere near him, voluntarily without a sugar apple, was going to take some getting used to. He heard voices in the kitchen. "Is Elena talking to Laura?"
"Lily." He corrected.
Sportacus smiled. "Oh."
Robbie realized what Sportacus did and grumbled. He heard Sportacus chuckle as he headed in the kitchen. "Blue jumping kangaroo." He muttered under his breath. Sportacus smiled and shook his head.
"We should talk more often." Sportacus heard as he walked in the kitchen. "Hello, Sportacus."
"Hello, Lily." He walked over to Elena. "Hello my beautiful wife." He gave her a kiss.
"Hello, my wonderful husband."
He picked up an apple to eat.
"I am so happy you are reunited and I am sorry. I never thought the sword would travel here and bring Sportacus back through time."
"Well, he's back and we're happy." She put her arms around him. "As long as destiny keeps away, I'm happy." She looked at her watch. "Ooh, I have to go. I have a bunch of pictures to frame." She was bouncing all around the kitchen.
"You have been so full of energy this past week."
"I guess I'm just happy." She kissed him. "I love you!" And she ran out the door eating a banana.
"I love you!" He shouted. "So, what brings you here?"
"I needed some advice." She tilted her head towards Robbie.
"Ah, well, I hope it works. He does know your name, in case you were wondering. Is he anything like Robertus?" Sportacus asked out of concern for both of them. He didn't want her to be going after Robbie for the wrong reasons.
"It seems in resemblance only, thank goodness. Robbie does not have the evil streak Robertus has. He is adorable when he gets full of himself."
He smiled. "Well, you're in for the ride of your life. Perhaps it was destiny for you to be here. I do care about him. And I don't want either of you hurt."
"Thank you. There is something about him that draws me to him." She smiled. "Well, I do have some work to do on my new house. The mayor was so kind in finding me a home here in LazyTown."
"He is a wonderful man. Everyone is wonderful here. I am glad you're here and I hope you and Robbie hit it off."
"Thank you, Sportacus. Well, here I go." She walked out of the kitchen to the front door. "Goodbye, Robbie." And she opened the door and left.
Robbie lifted his head and sat up. "What? She left? She just left?" He got up and ran to the window. "She's leaving!" He ran out the door. "Uh loona, no, Lily! I have a story to tell you!"
"Hm. Good advice." He smiled and his crystal went off and he bolted out the door.
A few days later, on a hot day outside, Sportacus help set up a sprinkler for the kids to play in at LazyPark. He saw Robbie following Lily and he smiled. He was glad Robbie seemed to have taking a liking to someone. He seemed happy.
Sportacus thought for a moment about what Robbie had told him about number nine leaving the way he did. With his mother and sister dying and his hero abandoning him. It's a wonder he wasn't worse off. There was a softer side to him. Perhaps he just did his schemes to keep himself distracted. Or to protect himself.
Either way he decided before talking to Elder Matrik, he'd ask the mayor what he knew about number nine. He was about to take off when his crystal beeped. "Someone's in trouble! Oh, no!" He ran as fast as he could.
Elena was heading back home and she suddenly stopped. Everything started spinning and her eyes rolled as she fell backwards. Sportacus caught her just in time. He laid her down and took off his cap and fanned her face. "Elena. Come on my love. Wake up." He was nervous. He tapped her face. "Elena. Elena." She stirred, took a deep breath and opened her eyes.
"Sporty?" She looked confused. He helped her to sit up.
"Are you alright? I was so worried about you."
"What happened?"
"You fainted. Have you been drinking enough water? It's really hot."
"Probably not as much as I should have."
He raised his hand. "Water!" He shouted and the airship dropped it down into his hand.
"Here, drink." She drank it all.
"I guess I really needed that." She got up with Sportacus's help. He made sure she was steady.
"How do you feel?"
"Better. I'll go home and drink some more water."
"I will accompany you, my love."
She knew it would do no good to protest, but she really didn't mind anyway.
