Inspector Gadget - The Beginning

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Chapter I - Officer John Brown

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Metro City, Present

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It was a sunny day in Metro City, and a chase was happening somewhere. A bunch of thieves were stealing a lot of money and jewelleries from banks, stores and other kind of famous stores from the small city, and right behind them was the police trying to stop all this barbarity. They were chasing and chasing until they finally stopped the maniacs, putting the robbers inside the police cars and taking them to prison.

- And once again Metro City is safe! – said a reporter who was right next to the scene with a colleague filming everything – The police as usual has been doing a great job stopping these maniacs from stealing money and other valour objects.

- Thank you for retrieving our jewellery! – said an owner from the jewellery store who was being reported.

- With you helping us protecting our city from these bastards, - said an old lady from a house also being reported – we won’t fear for something bad ever again!

- Right next to me we have the one behind these men, - continued the reporter – the chief inspector Quimby! – she turned herself to the moustached man – Tell me, chief, how have you’ve been training these men for doing such a great job?

- Well, Mrs, - answered Quimby – as you can see, it’s our job to maintain these men in shape so it can be easy for us to stop these thieves for committing over this beautiful small city.

- Very interesting! – said the reporter – The same can’t be said about one of your men, who hasn’t been doing a decent job except saving cats from trees!

On another side of the city, a man was being filmed without him noticing, by climbing a tree where a cat was stuck.

- This twenty-four years old officer, - continued the reporter – also known as John Brown.

- Come here, kitty kitty! – said the officer who was almost approaching to the cat but having no luck, almost falling – Wowzers! – he looked at the child who was more worried about her cat instead of him – Don’t worry, I’m fine!

- It was also filmed that asides of saving cats, - continued the reporter – he also has been very occupied with the transit next to schools.

And an image of the officer was being shown, as he was with a stop sign on his hand controlling the drivers.

- Stop! – he shouted and started to wave his arm to the children – All right, kids, move along.

- Well, Mrs, - confirmed Quimby – asides of saving Metro City from robbery and terrorism, it’s also important that we also maintain other stuff safe.

- Thank you, chief! – nodded the reporter while turning to the camera – And that was all the report we could do about the Metro City famous police officers, who will maintain our city clean! This is Miranda and you’re watching CNN!

And after this entire report, a TV was turned off.

- Not doing a decent job except saving cats from trees and controlling the traffic, uhn? – said officer John, who saw the news, turning to his chief a little angry.

- Why John, - giggled Quimby – you know how these reporters are! Always exaggerating about the truth!

- A truth that unfortunately is not a lie to me. – pointed John.

- Oh come on, - said Quimby – you’re exaggerating! People love what you do! Do you know how many children are grateful about your work?

- Oh yes, - John rolled his eyes – always saying “My, officer Brown, you’re the most pathetic policeman I ever saw in my entire life”! Not to mention the guys on their vehicles getting pissed with me just because I told them to stop so the kids could pass! – he beat his chief’s table aggressively – DOES THAT SOUND GRATEFUL TO YOU?!

Noticing what he meant, Quimby gave a huge breath.

- Look, John, - he said while looking at John a little more serious - I know this is not what you wanted since you putted your feet here and started to work. But I already told you you’re still NOT ready to become a police inspector!

- Why? – asked John upset – Why am I not ready?

- Because you still don’t have the guts to become one! – answered Quimby.

- It’s always the same. – John got disgusted – No matter how hard I try, I’m always seeing as a failure.

The poor man turned around and moved next to the office’s door.

- Where’re you going? – asked Quimby a little worried.

- I’m going home. – answered John – Besides, I finished my routine today.

With that, he opened the door and left.

- That guy… - the chief sighed - …is really a pain in the butt.

While leaving, John was passing by his other officer colleagues, teasing and laughing at him over and over as he couldn’t stand it.

- Hey, John, how’s the cat rescuing process?

- Ever taught of becoming a school bodyguard?

- You should work as a fireman! No, really! You’re so good at climbing treed that you should be promoted to become one!

- What’s the matter, officer Brown? Did a cat eat your tongue?

Once John got next to a door, he opened it and finally left the Metro City Police Station, making his way back home. After a terrible day, the only thing he wanted was having an alone time just for him and taking a rest on the sofa or bed, but once he arrived home and opened its door he got with a surprise.

- Wowzers! – he shouted, having a dog jumping over him that make him fall down to the ground, laughing of tickles for the creature’s licking over his face – Stop, Brain! You’re tickling me!

- Uncle John! – shouted a girl, who was coming next to the door, all excited – You’re finally home!

- Penny! – greeted John, grabbing the dog and getting up – I wasn’t expecting you. What’re you doing here?

- My parents and I thought of making you a visit! – she answered – Mother is preparing us dinner! I heard she’s doing your favourite food of all time!

- Aww, Penny, that’s very kind of you! – he blushed – But I…

- Well don’t just stand there! – interrupted Penny all happy, grabbing her uncle’s hand and pulling him inside his house – Come on in!

- O-ok. – said John.

While getting inside, a man, Penny’s father, was finishing putting the table and saw them.

- Hey, John! – he said – Welcome home!

- Hi, Frank. – John greeted while putting Brain on the ground – Nice to see you too.

- Sophie is almost finishing dinner. – Frank pointed – We can all sit down.

And that’s what they did. As they were putting themselves confortable, a woman, Penny’s mother, was holding a big plate full of food and getting next to them.

- Hello, little brother! – she greeted while putting the food on the table – How are you?

- Fine! – answered John – How about you, sis?

- I’m fine too! – she replied.

The family started to eat they’re food, chatting each other time by time.

- So, Penny, - said John – how’s school going?

- It’s going well. – answered Penny – But it’s boring.

- Oh? – John confused – Why do you say that?

- The teachers are boring, - she explained – each categories suck and my classmates are always teasing me.

- Oh… - John got speechless.

- We already told you, Penny, - pointed Frank – we don’t want that kind of speech. Besides, school is great!

- Pff, that’s what you think… - she mumbled to herself.

- So how about you two? – asked John by changing the subject – How’s things going at the Metro City’s most famous laboratory?

- It’s going fine! – answered Sophie – Me and Frank are working on a project with professor Otto Von Slickstein and other colleagues!

- We think this project might save people’s life! – continued Frank.

- Wowzers, - said John – that sounds great!

- And how about you? – asked Frank to him.

- Who, me? – said John – Oh, the same! Saving people and stuff!

- People or… cats? – asked Penny.

- How… - John shocked – How did you…?

The girl and the other two looked at each other for a moment with a big silence, as they then looked at John again.

- We… - confessed Sophie - …we saw you on TV.

John felt embarrassed, almost hiding down the table.

- Oh… - he said – …you… you did…?

- Didn’t chief Quimby promoted you police inspector yet? – asked Penny.

John shook his head.

- Why didn’t you tell us about this before? – asked Frank.

- Oh gee, I don’t. – said John a little disgusted – Probably because I didn’t wanted you feel ashamed about me.

- Ashamed? – said Sophie – John, we worry about you!

- Thanks, I appreciate that. – he said – But you don’t need to worry about me.

- But…

- Besides, - John interrupted – it’s ok! I’m enjoying what I’m doing, so there’s no need to worry. I’m sure the chief will promote me police inspector sooner or later. I’ll just have to wait.

Three looked at each other a little worried but then smiled at John.

- Ok then. – said Frank – If you say so.

- But if there’s something that you need don’t hesitate to talk with us. – said Sophie – We are always here to help you whatever you need.

- And don’t mind what other people say about you, uncle John, - said Penny while hugging her uncle – you’re the best officer than anyone else.

- You guys… - John felt flattered and gave them a small smile - …thanks.

After all that conversation, the family finished their meal, and once they were all done, Sophie, Frank, Penny and Brain were preparing themselves to leave, as John accompanied them to the main door.

- Thanks for the great meal, Sophie. – thanked John – It was delicious.

- You’re welcome! – she smiled – Take care of yourself!

- I will. – he hugged her – You too, guys.

- See you next time, John! – Frank gave an hand shake.

- See you too, Frank. – nodded John.

- Bye, uncle John. – said Penny, giving to her uncle a huge hug.

- Take care, Penny. – John kissed her forehead.

The four started to move along back to their home, while John was closing the door and walking right to his room, feeling depressed again and giving a huge sigh while putting his hands over his face and sitting on the ground.