So I am very new to this site, and this is my first ever fanfiction... I usually stick to my own... characters and such. I am IN LOVE with hey Arnold, however and have been obsessed with reading all the fanfic's on here that I decided to try and write my own! I apologize if its not very good. I was also kinda skeptical about writing a cartoon based fanfic, I don't know why! but please bear with me! Thank you! xoxoxox
I suppose I need to put a disclaimer? So... Um, I don't own any of the hey Arnold episodes, it strictly belongs to Craig Bartlett and the fabulous nickelodeon. This is strictly a fan based story ^.^
Here goes nothing!
Summer was finally nearing its end, and a very impatient football headed kid stared out the window of flight 118 (ironic). It would only be a couple more hours till his plane landed back in hillwood, his beloved childhood home. He could only begin to wonder if anything had changed since he'd left… After two more excruciating hours of bad airline food and being extremely restless a voice sounded over the intercom. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you would just hold tight, we will be landing in your destination in about five more minutes, thank you and have a good rest of the evening" the man's soothing voice caused Arnold to perk up and turn to his parents. "Mom, Dad, we're here! finally!" he exclaimed. Stella and Miles turned to their son, shooting warm smiles his way "You know, son if you missed it so much you could have stayed" Stella said and pulled him into a hug, kissing the top of his head. "I know, but I didn't want to miss out on a life with you guys, it was well worth it"Arnoldreplied and Miles ruffled his hair.
Once they landed in Hillwood, Arnold shot off the plane as fast as he could, standing at the baggage claim stood grandpa Phil, and grandma Gerdie holding up a sign that read "Welcome home Shortmans!"Arnoldshook his head with a large grin on his face as he ran up to them, embracing them both tightly; Stella and Miles followed close behind and soon joined in the hug. "Welcome home kids!" Phil exclaimed, completely ecstatic to have them back. "Hi, dad so glad to see you! and Mom! Wow! You look young as ever!" Miles chirped as they grabbed their bags and headed out to the Packard. They piled all their things into the bed includingArnold, while Miles and Stella cramped up in the front with Phil and Gerdie. The ride home was exhilarating,Arnoldbreathed in the fresh Hillwood air and smiled, leaning his head back "Man its good to be home..."
"Oh Arnold, my flaxen haired love... The football head of my dreams, my angel, my existence... The whole root of my being, you're finally coming back, after eight long years of not being able to stare into your emerald eyes! All these years of letters back and forth to my love do not compare to finally being face to face with you for good this time! ohhhhhhhh my love"The words flowed out of her mouth as she danced happily around her room, coming back to her computer screen to re-read over and over the email she had gotten from Arnold, her beloved since pre-k. He had sent the mass email to each of his friends a few weeks earlier, informing them he would be moving back to Hillwood for senior year.
Hey, guys!
So, everything here in San Lorenzo is great! I've had the best summer and few years of my life here living with mom, dad, and the green eyed people! But something seems to have me uneasy lately, and I think I know what that is! I've missed all of you dearly and grandma, and grandpa... I miss walking the streets of Hillwood, PS 118, and although its very clear that we are no longer in elementary school, I've been able to convince my parents into letting me move back for my senior year! Since everything has been well with the green eye's and mom and dad are no longer needed here they've agreed to move back home as well! It will be great to see you all again!
Sincerely, Arnold P. Shortman
The beautiful blonde girl danced around her room in a fit of joy, for tonight would be the night she would finally see her Arnold, her angel after eight long painful years. Everyone had missed him so much that they all pitched in to plan out the most kick ass surprise party for him, it would be held at Rhonda's mansion, naturally since her parents were out of town once again. Helga reached into her pocket, texting her best friend Phoebe to hurry up and come help her decide what to wear to the biggest party of the century. It was only mere moments till Phoebe was standing next to Helga looking at themselves in her full length mirror. Helga had definitely changed a lot in the last eight years. It took some therapy sessions twice a week for five years with Dr Bliss, and she was no longer that mean, nasty little bully she had used to be. Her thick furry one eyebrow no longer consumed her forehead but now was formed into two beautifully shaped eyebrows, thick yet feminine. Her pigtails were let down into luscious curls that fell at her waist, and a pretty pink headband had replaced her giant pink bow.
Phoebe had also changed quite a bit, her black hair fell just below her shoulders, her glasses had been replaced by contacts and she was still as smart as ever. She had decided to wear a strapless blue dress that came about three inches above her knee, with a slit up the side with a pair of matching blue flats. She wore a tiny black sweater over her arms and her hair tied up in a loose bun.
They desperately searched through Helga's closet to find something for her to wear, soon they decided on a tight black mini dress with a pair of black flats. It hugged her body in all the right places, and pushed her bust up nicely. She pulled her hair half up with a few loose strands falling in her face, a thin layer of mascara on her eyelashes and a pink shimmery lip gloss on her perfectly pouted lips. She twirled around in a circle and flipped her hair "How do I look, Pheebs?" she asked with a wink. Phoebe giggled "Arnolddoesn't stand a chance, Helga!" she quickly embraced her friend "But Helga… How do you know you still have feelings for him? I mean, it's been eight years… a lot of things can change in that period of time.." Phoebe questioned softly. Helga shook her head with a small smile "Oh, Phoebe… True love never dies" she said with a longing in her eyes as they walked out the door and headed off to Rhonda's. Halfway to her house Phoebe got a text from Gerald. She smiled and turned to Helga "Operation Arnold is in motion"
Arnoldwas sitting in the living area visiting with his grandparents and the boarders, listening to his father drone on about their exciting adventures inSan Lorenzo. He reached into his pocket after he felt his phone vibrate, it was a text from his best friend Gerald saying he was jumped up and ran to the door; his best friend was waiting with open arms. "Gerald!"Arnoldexclaimed and embraced his friend followed by their secret handshake. "It's good to see you my man!" Gerald said with a warm smile. Gerald looked the same, yet somehow different. His tall hair had shortened a few inches, he was taller, buffer and he wore a letterman jacket for his school, he was now the captain of the basketball , too, had changed a lot; he had grown into his oddly football shaped cranium, he wore his hair down instead of spiked up and he no longer wore his tiny blue hat. He was wearing a black polo shirt and a pair of nice fitting blue jeans with a pair of converse. He had definitely buffed up from all of his adventures inSan Lorenzo; he was tall and handsome as ever. No doubt he would have to beat off all his classmates with a stick.
"Come on in Gerald! I'm sure my grandparents will be happy to see you!"Arnoldchirped, but Gerald shook his head. "Actually, I was hoping you'd be able to come out with me tonight" he said with a huge "Let me ask my parents" he said and ran back inside. He found himself in the living room, waiting for his parents to finish their conversation "mom, dad, is it okay if I go hang out with Gerald tonight?" he asked. Stella shook her head with a frown "Arnold, I'm sure your grandparents want to visit with you tonight, son" she said assertively. Arnold frowned and looked down "Alright let me go tell Gerald" he started to turn around before Phil stopped him "Now shortman, you go have fun with your friends, I'm sure I can keep your parents entertained here" he said with a convincing around with excitement "really?" he asked and both his parents nodded "Have fun, son" Miles waved him off and with that he ran out the door. "Come on Gerald!" he said with a grin and they began walking.
"Where are we going, Gerald?"Arnoldasked with a confusion in his eyes, they had been walking for quite a while and had passed Gerald's house a few blocks back. Gerald smirked and shook his head "You'll see, man, you'll see" Gerald replied and continued to walk with his best friend. After a few minutes of walking they found themselves standing in front of a tall gate that read "Lloyd Manor"Arnoldraised an eyebrow and turned to Gerald. "Gerald, what are we doing at Rhonda's?" he asked suspicious. Gerald shook his head again "I told you, man. You'll see" he grinned and pushed a button, putting his face up to the intercom. "May I help you?" a voice said and Gerald quickly replied "Yeah, its Gerald" he said plainly. Suddenly the big white gate opened up and they walked down a long brick path, coming up to a large wooden door. A man stood in the doorway, dressed in black, at full attention. "Master, Gerald welcome" he said and led them inside. They walked down a long hallway and through a set of large double doors. Inside this room was pitch black which confusedArnold. Suddenly the butler Charles clapped his hands and the lights turned on, a large crowd all stood in one spot holding up a sign that read "WELCOME HOME ARNOLD!" and everyone yelled "SURPRISE!"
Arnoldwas stumped and full of joy; he gave his best friend a very approving smile and ran towards the crowd. Everyone was there, Rhonda, Harold, Curly, Cid, Patty, Lila… Oh, Lila… She was more beautiful than ever, she had cut her hair down to her chin in a bob, and she had bangs. Her fire engine red hair shined,Arnoldwould bet that it smelled like apples. She was around 5'2" and had a tiny waist, her bust was rather… Large… This madeArnoldblush just thinking about it. She wore a green dress with spaghetti straps and a light green sweater over it. On her feet was a pair of yellow flats. She looked so breath taking, so…. Perfect. With his lids at half mass, he began to walk over to her before he was stopped by a very beautiful, tall, fashionable Rhonda Wellington Lloyd.
She had cut him off in a tight embrace, her arms wrapping tightly around his neck. "Arnold, I am so glad to see you! You must tell be all about your fabulous adventures inSan Lorenzo! Look at you! So…. Handsome!" she squealed, a slight red tint creeping upon her as well at this comment, was Rhonda really calling him…. Attractive? "Uhm… Thanks Rhonda… You look good too" he replied, scratching the back of his neck. "Well of course I do,Arnold" she said in confidence. She had changed a lot. Her hair had grown down to her shoulders; it was raven black, shiny and beautiful. She was about 5'7" and slender with a tiny bust, she had a ballerina's body. She wore a red tank top, with a black pencil skirt and a pair of red heels, about two inches high. "Well, I'd love to stay and chat, Rhonda, but I think I want to say hi to everyone if you don't mind"Arnoldsaid and walked passed her. Rhonda scoffed and turned her nose up "Well I never" she said and sauntered away. "How dare he blow me off"
Arnoldwas about five or six feet away from Lila when a rather tall, buff guy stepped in front of him. Damnit Arnold thought to himself before looking into the eyes of Harold Berman. He was….. Looking good! Wow! He was tall, about 6'4" and he was… Buff! He had shed his entire baby fat and bulked up, becoming the captain of the football team, after a long grueling feud between him and Wolfgang. He wore a letterman jacket and a pair of blue jeans, with a white t-shirt, and a pair of steel toed boots. No doubt one kick from him and you'd no doubt go flying into Tim buck two. "Wow, Harold! Look at you!"Arnoldstared up at him in amazement,Arnoldwas not short, but he was definitely shorter than Harold. After all, he only stood at about 6"0' himself. Harold laughed and scooped him up into a tight bear hug "Welcome homeArnold, we missed you!" he exclaimed, almost suffocating the poor football head. "Thanks, I missed you too, but I-" he began but was cut off by Harold's and played along before cutting Harold off "Well, I'll talk to you later, Harold! Nice seeing you"Arnoldpushed passed him.
He searched for Lila, but she didn't seem to be anywhere in sight. He sighed to himself before hearing a throat clear. He smile and turned around, meeting Lila's gaze. "Hello,Arnold" she said with a blush to her cheeks, she pushed a strand of hair behind her ears and walked up to him. He grinned and without thinking scooped her up into his arms; he was right…. Apples…. "Lila!" he cried and she gigged. "How ever have you been,Arnold?" she asked in her ever so sweet voice, it hadn't changed in the slightest. It was soft, sweet, and melted; he had forgotten how much he liked her. "I've been good! I-I missed you, Lila! How have you been?" he asked, scratching the back of his neck, nervous. She smiled and moved closer to him "Oh, I'm ever so sure I've been just well… And I'm ever so sure that I missed you too,Arnold" she said, her eyes half mass as she leaned [i]ever so[/i] closer to him. Wow! This was crazy! He'd never been so close to Lila before! He could just grab her and kiss her before….
"Well! If it isn't football head come back from his crazy adventures inSan Lorenzo!"
Arnoldquickly turned around to catch the eye of none other than Helga G. Pataki. Upon looking at her, his eyes grew wide and his face became completely beet red. She had by far been the one to change the most. No unibrow, no giant pink bow, no pigtails…. She was leaning against a wall, staring at him with a beautiful smile. "H-Helga…?" he muttered and she chuckled, walking towards him. "That's my name football head don't wear it out" she said now only a foot from him. It had been eight years since their rendezvous inSan Lorenzo, since she had helped him through the most crucial time in his life… Since she had reunited him with his parents…. This was absolutely the most wonderful thing that anyone had ever done for him, and he felt forever indebted to her. "Get lost, Miss perfect" Helga snarled at Lila, she scoffed and walked away, joining Gerald and the others.
"Helga…."Arnoldmuttered and gripped her waist, bringing her into a tight embrace.
She blushed deeply and took a deep breath, inhaling the intoxicating scent of his hair before pushing him away, smirking slightly. "Yeesh, Football head don't get all mushy on me!" she said with a warm softly "Man, it's good to see you, Helga…. You've changed…" he said with another blush. Wow, Helga certainly had changed alright, she had filled out nicely, and she was sexy, beautiful and charismatic. Sure she still called him football head, but that was a nick name he had surprisingly grown to love. "I hope that's a good thing Arnoldo" Helga smirked and playfully punched him in the shoulder. She was still aggressive, but it was a nice kick to her. "Yeah, its great Helga"Arnoldreplied, blushing. It wasn't long before Phoebe ran up to them and threw her arms around his neck "Arnold!" she squealed and hugged him tightly. He returned the squeeze with a smile upon his lips "Hey, Phoebe!"
"Arnold, you really must tell us of your adventures!" Phoebe cried
"Yeah, Football head what was it like living in the jungle?" Helga added.
Suddenly everyone was surroundingArnoldwith curiosity stricken , all the attention was on him, and although he didn't think much of his adventures apparently everyone else did. "Well…." He began "After you all left eight years ago things got a little… well… bad…" everyone gasped "What happened,Arnold?" Phoebe inquired shockingly. "A horrible disease spread among the green eyed people, it claimed a lot of lives, it was really sad. But mom and dad got that under control pretty fast and eventually passed… I met a girl…"
"A girl!" Rhonda cried in excitement. A GIRL Helga thought to herself, her face burning with jealousy. "Yeah, a girl…"Arnoldsaid with a nervous chuckle "My man, you never told me about a girl!" Gerald put his arm aroundArnold's shoulder approvingly. "Well, her name was Joanna…." He began before Harold interrupted "Was she hot?"Arnoldnodded "She was… Beautiful" he daydreamed about the first day they met. "Gee, what did she look like?" a familiar voice asked. It was Ugene! WowArnoldhadn't noticed him! He hadn't changed a bit aside from the fact that he had gotten a lot taller. His hair still bright orange, he never grew out of his socks and sandals though…. "Well… Long auburn hair, very green eyes… freckles…" he trailed off, getting a vivid image of her in his head. "After the green eyed people grew increasingly ill, mom and dad called in two of their good friends who had helped them in crisis before… And they had brought Joanna with them…" He leaned against the table "There she was, tall and beautiful… She was helping nurse a baby koala back to health, she saw me and came up to introduce herself….." he trailed off…
Okay…. So, I REALLY hope you guys enjoy this…. I don't really know where im going with the story yet, so for now its just ramblings that come to me as I go along… But eventually the story will all fall into place… I think I might have an idea.
Please go easy on me!
Eeeep!
