Update as of 11/26/2014
I have a revised version of the story starting at Chapter 17. Feel free to check it out. I don't want to delete this chapter because… it's sentimental. This is the foundation of my recognition in this website. So I'm cherishing it. I hope you like the revised version BTW!
(Author's Note)
Whoo! Mission accomplished! Just like I promised I was able to translate, or convert rather, this story into a novel form. I hope you guys like it better than the script format. Chapters 3 and 4aren't converted yet but I will be able to by next week. I added a little more details to the story so it's not exactly the same but the story's not changed. You'll know the reason why that's the chapter's title once you read it. Please continue Reviewing. I would really appreciate lots of reviews :).
Chapter 1 "It's a Trap!"
Phineas POV
I sat down under the shade of the backyard tree with my stepbrother Ferb by my side just to enjoy the fresh air and think of today's activities. Perry's already disappeared this morning so I didn't need to ask where he was.
It's a sunny Monday morning in Danville and things have been pretty busy within the past week. This summer has been strangely very long since it got to 4 years and it's been really fun. It's only a week more of fun and inventing then it's back to the life of academic learning so we're doing our best to make the fun last. The only problem is this…
"So… what'cha wanna do today Ferb?"
Ferb shrugs.
"Hey! We could build a Super Slide from the moon to the earth!"
Ferb glares at Phineas
"Oh right we did that last week… How about a cloning machine?"
Ferb shakes his head
"A big house for Perry?"
Ferb continues his reading with a sigh.
*sigh* "I'm sorry Ferb. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm freshed out from a week of ideas. As much as I'd like to say I had a lot of fun, something's still missing… but what? "
Yep that's the problem. For the first time ever I Phineas Flynn am completely out of ideas. Whether it be the wind blowing on my face or the soft grass beneath me, nothing was able to give me a hint of what to do today. I thought about this for 5 mins. Something is blocking my sense of inspiration today.
"Phineas?" said Ferb finally.
"Nope. Still nothing and I'm surprised that I haven't said my catchphrase yet. Speaking of catchphrases, do you know where Isabella's been all week?"
Ferb shrugs.
"Hmm... I know! Let's pay a visit to her."
Ferb nods.
"Ferb, I know what…"
"Ferb! We're about to go to your next debate competition. Are you ready?" called dad from the house.
*facepalm* "I forgot that you have a contest today. Well I guess I know what I'm gonna do today. Good luck Ferb!"
Ferb gives a thumbs-up and heads back inside the house. I ran out the backyard gate and dashed for Isabella's house. I was wondering what she's been up to all week as I rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer. Finally someone answered.
"Oh hi Phineas! My goodness you've grown about an inch!" said Mrs. Garcia Shapiro.
"Hello Mrs. Garcia Shapiro! Is Isabella home?"
"Oh! Thank goodness you arrived. She's been quite depressed lately and she wouldn't tell me why. Can you go to her and see if what's wrong?"
"Of course! Where is she?"
"She's upstairs in her room. Just remember to knock on her door ok?"
"Ok. Thanks Mrs. Garcia-Shapiro."
Depressed? I never saw Isabella depressed except for that time when it was raining and she couldn't accomplish her desert tracking patch, which we were able to resolve, or that time when we were stranded in the island. What could it be that made Isabella sad? I knocked on Isabella's door.
"Door's open" said Isabella.
I opened the door.
"Hey Isabella!"
"Oh hey Phineas."
Isabella is sitting on the bed with her right hand rubbing her own sash while looking at it in a sad manner.
"Hey! What's wrong?" I asked.
"I don't really want to talk about it."
I close the door and walk towards Isabella's bed and I sit opposite of her. I pat her right shoulder with my left hand.
"C'mon. You can tell me anything. I'm your best friend."
She finally smiles at me, which made me smile too.
*exhales* "Ok. It's about the "Bonfire.""
"What's the "Bonfire?" and what about it?
"The "Bonfire" is a yearly ceremony when we get to acknowledge some special achievements done by the fireside girls. There's a special award called the "Senior Fireside Girl" award. I've wanted to get that award ever since I started as a Lil Spark at 4 years old. I only have one chance this summer since the age gap is from 4-13 yrs old and I'm already 13. It's impossible."
"What!? Nothing's impossible."
"The ceremony is already tomorrow Phineas and I need to get all 500 hundred patches. I only have 490."
"Pfft. Oh Come on. If Candace could make 50 patches in one day then so can you. Don't worry Isabella. I promise to help you on getting your "Senior Fireside Girl" award."
She looked at me with gleeful surprise but immediately returned to her state of hopelessness.
"Uhh… no thanks Phineas. It won't be a good idea either. You're a great friend and all but…"
"C'mon Isabella I'm your best friend. I'd really like to help you out."
Isabella smiles and says "Ok".
"Besides, what could possibly be so hard for you to accomplish?Let me see that manual."
Isabella pulls out a 410-page manual from under her bed and hands it to me.
"Knock yourself out. Turn to page 394 for the patches. The ones that are checked are already accomplished. Are you really sure you want to help me out on this?"
"Yeah I'm very sure."
I open the manual and quickly scan the pages. I skip the pages that are already filled with checked patches and I stop on a page that lacks checks. The page was categorized as "Most Daring Patches" on the top page. I read the unchecked patches. I quickly understood why she wouldn't be able to accomplish these patches. These are very difficult but possible if we prioritize today 90% of our time for patches. That was what I thought until I came across a patch I didn't think I would help her out in, "The First Kiss Patch." I continue reading the rest of the patches until I have read the last one.
"Wow I didn't think that I would come across this one. But most importantly how am I gonna do all of this in just one day? Hmm…."
I take a deep breath knowing what I have to do.
"Well I did make a promise and if it's to help you out then I'll do it." I said
"Really? Oh thanks so much Phineas!"
"Here *hands back the manual*. Isabella, I know what we're gonna do today!
"You're really going to help me even with this very small amount of time?
"Sure! C'mon Isabella it's you, the very determined and focused leader of the Fireside Girls. You've done other patches faster than any other girl, fireside girl to be exact, and if you need help don't hesitate to ask. Besides, who's your best friend who's going to help you?"
"Hmm… Gretchen?"
"Huh? No!"
"Ummm… Adyson?"
"Nope! Nuh-uh!"
*giggle* Ferb?
"Me!"
*giggle* "Just kidding. Thanks Phineas!"
"Hey! No problem."
"So wat'cha gonna do today? I mean what are we gonna do today?
"Let's go out first to get you out of your gloomy state. Meet you downstairs ok?
"Ok."
A small blow of wind came inside her room from her open window and blew her hair. I then catch a whiff of a pretty smell.
"Hey is that you? Wow! You smell pretty good today. Like Flowers and Vanilla. " I said.
"Oh it's just my new shampoo. I used it this morning." She said
"Hey that reminds me! I know where we're gonna go first."
"Where?"
"There's my favorite ice cream parlor that's just downtown. They serve the best ice cream in Danville. C'mon let's go. It's my treat."
"Oh you don't have to…"
She paused for a moment seemingly trying to change her mind.
"Actually… it sounds fun! But does it have to be your treat?"
"Well yeah! You already felt bad this morning. So it's my pleasure to cheer you up today myself, plus get those ten patches."
"Okay. Just wait downstairs until I fix my hair."
"Okay."
-End of Chapter 1-
Replies for Chapter 4:
Sam:That's pretty much like an honesty patch. Thanks for trying though!
Blythe: I think Candace will play an important role in this story in the latter.
AmityTheDerpy: OMG Thank you for that suggestion. It's not exactly what you're looking for but it gave me an idea for Chapter 5. Thanks so much!
14AmyChan: I already replied to you a long time ago XD.
Anyway thanks for the reviews! Chapter 2is updated as well.