"I'm happy for you, Pheebs, I really am. It's just gunna suck." Helga said as she slammed her locker shut.
"I have to disagree, Helga. I look forward to learning more about my culture. A semester in Japan is going to be a wonderful change of scenery as well." Phoebe replied as she pulled an advanced biology book from her own locker.
Helga's classic scowl came onto her face. "No, Phoebe, I mean it's gunna suck for me."
"Nonsense, Helga. It's not like you'll be all alone. You'll still have Audree." Phoebe said.
The said girl popped up behind Helga with a grin. "What're we talking about, ladies?"
Helga scowled down at Audree. "Phoebe is abandoning us for Japan."
Phoebe put a scowl on her face now. "Helga, I understand you being upset, but I think you're acting rather immaturely."
Helga rolled her eyes, "Whatever, just go to Japan already."
Phoebe leered at Helga and slammed her locker shut before turning on her heel and leaving Helga and Audree behind.
"Can you believe her?" Helga asked Audree.
Audree only smirked. She and Helga were close, always sharing stories and poetry with each other. Song lyrics in Audree's case. They shared their secrets through their work. Things they'd never dare tell anyone. They were almost as close as Phoebe and Helga. However, unlike Phoebe, Audree never let herself be pushed around, least of all by Helga. "You know you're going to apologize to her before school gets out."
Helga glared down at Audree. "Shut up."
Audree frowned and rushed after Helga before she could get too far. "Calm down, ya big harpy. How about you and I go camping on Elk Island for the weekend?"
Helga scrunched her nose, "Huh?"
"Yeah! Just you and me! It'll take your mind off things. Who knows, you might even have some fun." Audree smirked.
"Well…I guess so. You know what you're doing out there in the wilderness though, right?" Helga asked cautiously. She wasn't exactly an outdoorsy type.
Audree crossed her arms and looked up at Helga, "Helga, I lived in Montana before my dad brought us here. In my sorry excuse for a town you either went camping or you died of boredom. I know what I'm doing."
"Yeah well excuse me if your stories about rabid bears gets me nervous." Helga replied defensively.
"Helga, there aren't any bears on Elk Island." Audree expressionlessly replied.
"You don't know that." Helga began before someone ran into her, almost knocking her over. "Hey! Watch where you're going, football head!" she snapped.
"Sorry, Helga." Arnold said before his gaze fell on Audree. "Hey Audree. No more green?"
Audree smiled and ran her fingers through the now purple tresses. "Nah. Purple's more my vibe."
Arnold nodded, "Looks good. I'll see you in history."
Audree waved. "Later Arnold." Once he was out of sight, she turned on Helga with a scowl. "Why can't you just be nice to him?"
Helga grimaced, "I don't know."
Audree rolled her eyes, "Come on, we're going to be late for English."
"Maybe we should just skip." Helga recommended.
"I've been thinking of shaving the side of my head." Audree replied.
Helga smirked and shook her head, "Not surprised, Audree."
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"Not to brag or anything, man, but…this was a great idea." Gerald said as he rolled his sleeping bag open.
Arnold beamed, "You said it, Gerald. This is going to be great."
"Yeah, Arnold, I know. No parents or little sisters or drama until Sunday night." Gerald smiled smugly as he brought his hands behind his head.
Arnold smirked and opened his mouth to say something, but stopped when voices echoed in the cave. Arnold arched an eyebrow and looked to Gerald. "Did you say something?"
Gerald sat up, having heard it as well. "No."
"Let's go check it out." Arnold said, standing up and collecting a flashlight.
Gerald rolled his eyes. "Whatever you say, man."
Arnold and Gerald were almost to the source of the noise when a bright flash stopped them. "Hey man!" Gerald groaned, rubbing his eyes. "What the hell!"
"What's going on?" Arnold groped the edge of the wall.
"I dunno, man!" Gerald snapped back.
Not far down the cavern, Helga covered her eyes and bumped into the wall, the weight of her backpack almost making her topple over. "Criminy, Audree! Is now really a good time for pictures?"
Audree fumbled with the acoustic guitar in her hands, hugging it to her chest as she squeezed her eyes shut. "It wasn't me!"
The light flashed again.
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"Hey, Sokka, did you see that?" Aang asked as he perked up, eyes fixed on the nearby cave.
Sokka looked up from the fire. "See what?"
Aang sighed, "Never mind."
"I saw it." Toph replied sarcastically with a smirk as she tapped one of her bare feet against the ground. "Katara's back."
As if on cue, Katara stepped into camp, tying her hair up off of her shoulders. "Hey Aang, did you see that flash from the mouth of the cave over there?" she jutted her thumb over her shoulder.
"Yeah. You saw it too?" Aang asked.
Katara nodded, "I was gunna go and check it out."
"I'll come too." He said, picking up his glider and jumping off of his sky bison's back and floating to Katara's side. "Toph, Sokka, are you coming?"
Sokka waved his hand, "Nah, I'll stay here with Momo and Appa."
Toph smirked, "I'd better make sure Sokka doesn't do anything too stupid while you guys are away."
Sokka glared at Toph, despite the fact that she couldn't see him. Aang and Katara chuckled and began the journey to the nearby cave.
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"Man, are you okay?" Gerald asked as he an Arnold stumbled out of the cave.
"Yeah, I'm ok. How about you?" Arnold rubbed his eyes.
Gerald swallowed a lump in his throat, "Yeah, man…only I don't think we're on Elk Island anymore."
Arnold looked at Gerald curiously. "What makes you say that?"
Gerald extended his pointed finger. "That."
Arnold's mouth feel open. Finally he said, "Yeah…I think you're right Gerald."
Hey everyone, author here. This is my first ever attempt at a crossover. Hope it's ok so far. Stick around for the next update and don't forget to review!