Author's note- I was cleaning out my desk drawer and I found this story I wrote in the summer of 2001. It's only three chapters because it was one of my very first stories.

ALL ABOUT LANNY

Chapter 1- Silent Lanny and Gifts

Matt was on the computer. He saw Lanny online, so he instant e-mailed him.

Mattman: Hey Lanny what's up?

Lannlee: Well my birthday is this Saturday.

Mattman: It is? What time? Where?

Lannlee: 2:30pm and at the Digital Bean.

Mattman: Okay. But what do you want for your birthday?

Lannlee: Well I want: Poke'mon cards. Simon and Milo CD. A spy kit.

Mattman: Which one do you like the most?

Lannlee: Poke'mon cards!

Mattman: Okay I will try to get that, but if I can't I'll get you something else.

Lannlee: Okay. Anything from my best friend will be cool.

Lizzie walks in Matt's room.

Lizzie: Matt time for dinner.

Matt: In a minute, I'm talking to Lanny.

Lizzie: Lanny huh? I was wondering why Lanny doesn't talk. Do you know why Matt?

Matt: I don't know, but I'll ask him that.

Mattman: Lanny, my sister wants to know why you don't talk? Did you use to?

Lannlee: I don't know. But I used to in second grade.

Mattman: Lanny, I wish one day I can hear you talk. But I really want to hear you at your birthday on Saturday.

Lannlee: Well, Matt maybe I will just because you're my friend.

Mattman: Yeah! You're my friend too, and we always be there for each other. Right Lanny?

Lannlee: Right! Though thick and thin.

Mattman: Well Lanny talk to you later. I gotta eat dinner. Peace- Outie.

Lannlee: Okay bye.

The IM door shuts

At dinner:

Matt: Sorry I'm late for dinner. I was talkin' to Lanny online.

Jo: That's okay. What did lanny have to say?

Matt: Well his birthday is this Saturday.

Jo: You mean tomorrow?

Matt: It's tomorrow? I thought today was Thursday not Friday. Mom can I have a ride to Toy'R'us, so I can get Lanny's gift.

Jo: Sure. What does Lanny want?

Matt: Poke'mon cards.

Jo: Okay, let me get my purse and go.

Matt: What about Lizzie? And where's dad? I never saw him tonight.

Jo: Your dad is working overtime. And Lizzie are you going?

Lizzie: No, because my favorite show is on tonight.

Jo: Okay bye.

Lizzie: Bye.

End of chapter 1

CHAPTER 2—TOYS, TOYS, AND TOYS

Matt: Whoa! Look at all the toys. I cannot find the Poke'mon cards in this store.

Jo: Well, let's go ask someone to tell us where they are?

Matt: Okay.

At the front desk

Jo: Hi do you know where the Poke'mon cards are?

Counter Dude: Yeah, I do. They're in lane 8.

Jo: Thanks, for helping.

In lane 8-

Matt: Hey mom can I get 10 packs of cards for Lanny?

Jo: Sure. Let's pay for them.

In the check out line

Counter Dude: I see you found what you were looking for. And you seem to like Poke'mon a lot.

Matt: Yeah, I do, but these aren't for me. These are for my friend Lanny Oasis. (I don't know how to spell his last name)

Counter Dude: Did you say Lanny? He's my cousin.

Matt: He is? What is your name? And do you know why he don't talk?

Counter Dude: Yeah I am. My name is Simon. And I don't know why he doesn't talk. He's just shy.

Matt: Well, he said he might talk at his birthday party tomorrow.

Simon: Well I hope he will. And your total is $32.35.

Jo gives him the money.

Matt: Bye Simon, see you.

Simon (Waving): Bye.

They are at home

Matt: Mom I'm going to wrap Lanny's gift.

Jo: Okay, let me help you.

They wrapped the gift and Matt said....

Matt: It's missing something.

Jo: A bow?

Matt: No...I know a card!

Jo: You can make the card on the computer.

Matt: Okay.

On the computer, making the card

When Matt finished the card, he printed it out and then he ran to his mom.

Matt: Mom I'm finished!

Jo: That's great! What does it say?

Matt: I can't tell you yet. I want Lanny to read it!

Jo: Well, Matt it's 9:30, you've have to go to bed.

Matt: Okay I will, because Lanny said he'll talk at his birthday tomorrow!

Jo: Well, I hope he does. Good night.

Matt: Night Mom, dad, Lizzie.

The end of chapter 2.

CHAPTER 3—QUIET PARTY TIME?

Matt: Oh no! It's 2:30. Mom can I have a ride to the Digital Bean?

Jo: Yeah, what for?

Matt: Lanny's birthday. Duh!

Jo: Okay, I'll go with you.

Matt: But, what about Lizzie and dad?

Jo: Your dad's has errands to do for his boss. And I'll ask Lizzie, if she's going?

Matt: Okay.

Jo: Lizzie, are you going to Lanny's birthday party?

Lizzie: Sure, why not. It will be fun.

At the party

Lanny's mom: Okay, time to light the candles!

Lanny's dad: Happy birthday Lanny!

Lizzie: Happy birthday to you...

Jo: And many more...

Matt: Until your 184!

Lanny blows out the candles

After they ate cake, he opens his presents

Lanny's mom: Now, time to open the presents!

Lanny jumped up and down.

Matt: Here Lanny, open my present first 'cause it is something special!

Lanny unwraps the present........................

Lanny: Wow! Just what I wanted! Thanks Matt, you're my best friend ever!

Everybody just stared at Lanny.

Lanny: What? Oh, my gosh! Do I have cake on my face?

Matt: No it's not that. It's just you've just talked!

Lanny: I did? Wow!

Matt: Yeah, this is so cool! You've just talked! And here's my card. I made it. Read it.

Lanny reads the card.

Lanny: Til' the end I will be with you, we will go where our dreams come true, all the times that we have been though, you will always be my best friend.

Matt: Well, did you like it?

Lanny: Yeah, I did. Thanks Matt! You will always be my best friend too!

Matt: Yeah, I'm glad I have a friend like you!

The end!

Author's note- If you read my other stories, you'll probably know the difference in my writing. If you know what I mean? I know it went a little too fast, but like I said before it's one of my very first stories.