The Protectors of the Universe
Dabbling in Drabbles No. 4
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Micky loved Lego people. He'd tell you they were Protectors of the Universe. Bank robber, police dog, rugby player: Micky knew that if he placed them on his windowsills, he would be safe.
"What's Micky doing?" Nana asked.
"I'm keeping us safe, Nana!" Micky could answer himself. "From aliens!"
"Funny boy," Nana murmured.
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Next morning, two lawns had scorched circles, like something hot had landed there. Mr Strangeman at Number 22 had disappeared.
As Micky stood in the circle outside his house, he knew the Lego people had saved him.
If only Mr Strangeman had some Lego, Micky thought.
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