The Not So Fantastic Mr Fantastic (Freewrite Story)

Prompt: skinny provided by @mariannewest

5 Minute Freewrite Task

The Not So Fantastic Mr Fantastic

Mr Fantastic, as you may know, is the leader of the Fantastic 4. His main power; he can stretch his body. Mr Fantastic is a good man.

There is another. He too calls himself Mr Fantastic because he thinks he's fantastic. He is not. He has power but he doesn't use it for good.

He's lazy. If he needs anything, he doesn't get out of bed. He stretches his arm around the house to get it. Food or anything else is eaten in bed. He has the luxury of knowing that it doesn't matter what he eats. His super metabolism will make sure that he is always skinny.

He just likes an easy life. However, he is running out of money.

Meanwhile, across the road there is a primary school. One particular class of 7 year old students had a nice teacher called Miss Abby.

“Whenever I say fantastic, I want you all to say fantastic,” said Miss Abby. “Let's try it.”

“Fantastic,” repeated all the students in the class. This would be done 3 or 4 times a day.

Mr Fantastic decided that his next source of income would come from the nearby museum. He would take something of value and then sell it. He thought it would be a good idea if he paid a few visits beforehand.

He arrived at the museum the next morning. Waiting outside were Miss Abby and her class. Also waiting, was a fox.

“Hello,” said the fox.

“Who are you?” asked Mr Fantastic.

“I am the Fantastic Mr Fox.”

“Fantastic!” shouted the class.

They waited for the children to settle down.

“Nice to meet you, I am Mr Fantastic.”

“Fantastic!” shouted the class again.

Mr Fantastic and the Fantastic Mr Fox look to miss Abby.

“Why do they keep saying, ‘Fantastic?’”

“Fantastic!” shouted the students again.

“Let's shut up and stop asking questions,” said Fantastic Mr Fox.

“Good idea,” replied Mr Fantastic.

They stood there quietly. Fantastic Mr Fox, Mr Fantastic, Miss Abby and the students. All quiet. Just waiting for the door to unlock. Waiting.

“Are you here to steal a painting?” asked Fantastic Mr Fox.

“No,” replied Mr Fantastic, sharply. “What makes you think that?”

“Nothing, I'm just making conversation,” replied Fantastic Mr Fox. “That would not be a fantastic thing to do?”

“Fantastic!” shouted the students again.

The door is suddenly unlocked by a security guard.

“What a fantastic day,” shouted the guard.

“Fantastic!” shouted the students.

“Yes,” replied Miss Abby. “It really is going to be a fantastic day.”

The End (or maybe not).

5 Minute Freewrite task conceived by @mariannewest and @improv

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