So... this is my first fanfic. I got caught in the Hey Arnold fever since I knew the Jungle Movie was happening. Anyway, I hope you like it. Also, english is not my first language so if I make a terrible grammar mistake, let me know.

Disclaimer: Hey Arnold and all of its characters belong to Craig Bartlett

Chapter one: The envelope

Arnold was lying in his bed with his face buried in his pillow.

"This was my only chance and I blew it. Blew it!" he said while he settled on his back "and now I don't know how much time will it take to see them"

Arnold felt depressed because he had lost an essay contest which prize was a full-payed trip for 6 people, to any destination. His essay was a month's work: He had written over 3500 words with all of his heart to win a travel to San Lorenzo and find his lost parents.

But when Mr. Simmons, his 5° grade teacher, began a congratulation speech for the contest winner, he didn't expect it was dedicated to Helga G. Pataki. The girl who teased him since they were 3 years old.

When the teacher asked Helga where she was willing to go, she didn't know "Maybe Paris or Italy, I haven't decided yet". Mr. Simmons told her to think about it and then go to the principal so he could start with all the paper work. "You've got three days to claim your prize" he clarified.

And so, when Arnold came home he went directly to his bedroom, leaving his grandparents worried. He just laid there angry at himself for not doing the best job.

"This is hopeless" he said to himself.

Suddenly, a knock on his door caught his attention. The door opened slowly.

"Hi shortman, is everything all right?" said his grandparent when he entered the room.

"I don't feel like talking about it, grandpa".
"I understand" said Phil while he walked towards Arnold "then I'll just give this to you and leave" Phil handed his grandson an envelope.
"What is it?" asked while sitting on his bed.
"I don't know. Oscar said he saw someone placing it on the mailbox and leave. He checked it and asked me to give it to you, since it's got your name on it".

Arnold opened the envelope and got shocked.
"When did this arrive?"
"Only five minutes ago, shortman".
"I have to leave grandpa, I'll be back soon".

Arnold put the envelope in a drawer and headed downstairs.

"I might still catch her up".