This is something I'd thought I would try in between other projects. This first chapter is a bit short, but that's just because it's getting the introductions out of the way. When they actually talk about their personal lives and problems, the chapters will probably be longer as well.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hey Arnold! or the Fairly Oddparents.


Dear Pen Pal,

So I guess we're pen pals for this school project, huh? Well, I guess the best place to start is who I am. I'm Rhonda Wellington-Lloyd. I LOVE fashion and music. They are my LIFE! Though I guess we're not really going to get to talk much about that. My teacher says this whole project is supposed to be some kind of collaborative effort to learn about different places in our "special" country. Soooooo I guess whoever this goes to will be writing to me about what's "special" about where you live. Something about cultural diversity or something, but personally, I don't think there can be that much diversity between us when there is literally only one state between Washington and California. Anyhow, I guess good luck to whoever this ends up with.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Wellington-Lloyd.


Dear Rhonda,

I'm Trixie. I'm the lucky girl who's going to be your pen pal during this project. Well, at least you seem to have common interests with me, so I think we'll at least get along. I don't get the whole 'diversity' thing either. My teacher only said it was to broaden our horizons because apparently us kids don't know enough about the world...even though he himself believes in "fairies" and constantly tries (and fails) to catch one. I don't even care if he reads this, because it's not like he's ashamed to believe in fairies (sad, really).

Anyhow, that's my crazy teacher story. Hope that doesn't scare you out of being my pen pal.

Sincerely,

Trixie Tang.


Dear Trixie,

Seriously? A grown man believes in fairies? Well, no, that doesn't scare me away from you. I've got a classmate who's equally as paranoid. He once thought he killed our principal with a "voodoo doll" carves out of soap. Though he can be pretty cool when he's not acting like the world is out to get him.

By the way, our class got your class's group photo, and I've got to say, you have SUCH a cute outfit!"

Sincerely,

Rhonda Wellington-Lloyd.


Dear Rhonda,

I know, right? And I love your sweater in your photos! But on the subject of crazy classmates, "killing" your principal out of a voodoo doll carved out of soap is nothing strange to me. One boy in my class (who is completely obsessed with me, I might add) is always talking to inanimate objects. Peculiarly, they always seem to be pink and green objects, sometimes even purple. I mean, I talk to him sometimes, but there's something not quite right about him. Does that put things into perspective for you?

Sincerely,

Trixie Tang.


Dear Trixie,

I don't know if it does, because I also have an obsessive weirdo always trying to hook up with me. He doesn't talk to inanimate objects, but he always breaking out into maniacal laughter for no apparent reason and always tries to follow me home. Creepy much? Also, one time, he snapped and locked himself in the principal's office throwing dodge balls at everybody who tried to barge in. Why do the best of us attract such weirdos?

Sincerely,

Rhonda Wellington-Lloyd.


Dear Rhonda,

You wanna exchange e-mail addresses? We really seem to have a lot in common and I think it would be cool to have someone to talk to outside school and home. Almost like we could be friends.

Yours truly,

Trixie.


Feedback is greatly appreciated!