Is intrigue intelligent

Intelligent Intrigue

At birth Jona Appleflower was marked by his parents for distinction. With a name like Appleflower he had to be different just like the jams and jellies of Smuckers, (With a name like Smuckers its got to be good). So Jona took his mark of distinction out of the womb and showed off by turning over at the earliest age.

Frankly Jona did everthing early and well. His kindergarten teacher was shocked when she walked into her classroom and found that Jona had lined up his classmates and was reading a story to them. They who were just beginning to master the alphabet.

I suppose it's precocious when a kid starts reading at four but Jona was beyond precocious. Most child prodigies focus on a skill and hone it to near perfection. But Jonas's gifts were so diverse that he could apply them to most any field. They called him a mathematical genius. They called him a musical wizard. They called him a physical specimen.

A few of his classmates in his freshman class in high school taunted him about the name Appleflower. Normally this wouldn't bother Jonas but when his chief tormentor dared him to fight a wrestling match in the gym after school Jonas accepted the dare.

Ok, I'll tell the coach we have a new kid who wants to try out for the wrestling team at our next practice which is next Tuesday. Then I'll wipe your sorry ass on the pavement.

Now Jonas was a big teenager. He looked a little out of shape but he was what we used to call "Solid". As a matter of fact he kept himself in that "Solid" state with calesthenics. But he never participated in organized sport and he certainly didn't know anything about wrestling.

To prepare for this challenge Jonas went straight to the library where he read every book on wrestling, wrestling technique and even the history of wrestling as an organized sport. At the gym on the next Tuesday is was Jonas who dominated the match taking down his opponent and pinning him in less than a minute.

The coach was amazed. He took Jonas aside and asked who taught him those moves. Jonas simply said he read about it.

Most people learn from mentors and instructors who first explain the activity they want the student to learn and them demonstrate the activity. Jonas didn't need to be shown. He was able to apply anything he learned by the written word directly to the activity.

No, Jonas said to the coach. He really didn't want to join the team. I came here because I just didn't want to let anyone intimidate me.

Too bad Jonas. We could really use a guy with your ability.

And that was that or was it. On leaving the school six of the teens from the wrestling team jumped Jonas. They didn't like being embarrased in the gym by a geeky guy. Jonas grabbed the first attacker and held him in front like a shield. The others tried to surround Jonas. One was swinging a chain.

Jonas said, If you don't stop now your friend is going to wind up with a dislocated shoulder.

Right, said his chief tormentor.

With one twist of his body accompanied by a twist and cracking sound the attacker he used as a shield began screaming and his arm became limp.

Who's next? The attackers ran for their lives

Remember the girl in the movie, "Dances with Wolves" who was called, Standing with Fist. She was tormented by someone who called her bad names. After tolerating it so long she got fed up and slugged her tormentor after which she stood up with fist and said, Anyone else want to call me bad names?

OK, now that your friends are gone Jonas said what are we going to do with your dislocated shoulder.

By now the word was out in the school and Jonas was surrounded by teachers and the wrestling coach. Jonas said it was time to relocate this guy's shoulder. He said, this is going to hurt. Jonas took the victim's arm and with a swift motion put the arm back into its socket.

Again the coach was amazed. How did you know what to do? Jonas said, I read about it. Jonas could apply any knowlege he read about without need for further instruction. Some say it's because of his special ability with spacial relationships. Others just say he's a genius.

Does a reclusive genius like Jonas have love interests. Sure. He met a girl at the library that he likes. She's no match for his brain power but she's very bright and sweet. She's attracted to Jonas because of his brilliance. Did I mention her name is Alice. Did I note that she is good looking? Oh yes. Alice is the girl your parents and grandparents would choose for you. She never wears makeup. Her clothes are prim. And she never has a bad hair day.