The Proposal

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Felonious Gru, Criminal mastermind. Known worldwide as one of the most villainous villains ever to live. Or at least he was, before he came along. Victor Perkins, commonly known as 'vector', was Gru's arch nemesis. Ever since he stole the pyramid and overshadowed all of Gru's accomplishments. Then there was the 'Race to the Moon', the most thrilling space drama since 1955. Vector was left stranded on the moon. Until now.

"He's back?!" Gru paced around the room, The bright sun shone through the large, open window. Kyle was asleep on the sofa. "How can he be back? I thought he was in space!" He shouted to Dr Nefario who was currently working on a gun that shot urine.
"Well, he was..." Nefario responded apprehensively as he poured a jar of pee into the barrel. Gru sighed as he turned off the TV displaying the news of Vector's comeback, a frown scrawled across his pale face. "It's only a matter of time before he comes out with another big scheme to make me look like a fool" Gru cried "Dr Nefario, what do we do!?"

Before he could answer the tv lit up with the words 'incoming call' and Mr Perkins (president of the bank of evil and Vector's dad) "Oh great" Gru groaned sarcastically. He answered the call and Mr Perkins' face grew on the screen. His horned hair almost as dark as his black, soulless eyes.

"Hello, Gru" his voice boomed, reaching down into gru's lungs and drawing out all air.
" Wha- what do you want, sir" Gru stuttered nervously.
"I'm sure you've heard the news of victor's return, my boy is back" he smiled gleefully
Gru nodded "is there a point to this call or are you just here to gloat" He questioned, glancing at Dr nefario as he tested his new weapon on the minions.
"I know that in the past we've had our differences"
"Understatement of the year" Nefario mumbled from the corner.

Gru tried to hold in his laughter, resulting in a small smile.

Mr Perkins carried on. "I hope that we can put our past conflict aside and work together" Gru's smile fell, Dr Nefario dropped his gun, Kevin spat out urine.

" W- work together..?" Gru muttered "why should i work with him"

Perkins cleared his throat "well, since Victor came back, he hasn't really been himself. A year in space does a lot to a person. He's... weak" Gru burst out laughing, joined by Nefario and the minions.
"So you need my help?" He grinned, raising his eyebrows.
"Oh be sensible, we have an important mission, will you do it?" Perkins questioned
Gru rubbed his chin. "What's in it for me?" Mr Perkins rolled his eyes.
"If you don't do this, the bank will never fund you again." He stated, crossing his arms as he awaited Gru's response.
Gru exhaled, thinking carefully about this decision, he hated Vector with every fiber of his being, but he needed funding.

"Okay, I'll do it"

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