So, this is my first published story of Phineas and Ferb! I'm quite happy about how it turned out, actually.

Disclaimer: I do not own Phineas and Ferb. If I do (which I don't!), can you explain to me why I spent weeks browsing around until I found the movie and was completely clueless of the contents until I watched it? Okay, on second thought, don't explain to me.

I had a really, really bad urge to write something! Since I think I'm addicted to Phineas and Ferb now, here it is! In my story, Phineas and Ferb is 10 while Candace is 16, but since the beginning is a scene from the past, Phineas and Ferb is 6 and Candace is 12.

BTW, when I say 'the present', I'm talking about Danville 2010, not whatever year you're reading this. I know the year I'm writing this is 2011, but 2010 is just easier to write.

Phineas' POV
Danville 2006

The many stars cluttered the sky as the sun was no longer in view. It was a pretty sight, true, however deep inside I knew no sight can cure the deep pain and sadness in my heart. I heard soft knocking coming from my bedroom's door. My room is big, probably bigger than Candace's. I don't know why, though. I ignored the soft knocking, still being deep in thought. The soft knocking then turned into a soft voice. A soft, yet worried and pained voice.

"Phineas? It's Candace." said the voice. I recognized it as my 12 year old sister.

"Come in..." I murmured, though loud enough for her to hear. I heard the door opening.

"Phineas, are you okay?" asked Candace, hand still clutching onto the door knob.

"Yeah, I'm fine..." I replied, never diverting my attention away from the sky. There was silence. I could sense that Candace was fidgeting. She has something to say. Finally, she broke the silence with a sigh.

"She... She's at it again." said Candace softly, though I heard every word clearly.

"Crying, you mean?" I clarified, clenching my fists. Mom... She's been crying again...

"Yeah..." said Candace, at a lost of what to say. I would be too, if I were her. Silence was at it again. Candace approached me and glanced at what I was gazing at.

"Pretty sky tonight, huh?" asked Candace, trying to strike up a conversation so that this moment wouldn't be too awkward. I nodded, but didn't say anything. Candace sighed again and sat down next to me. We watched the sky for awhile before I heard soft sobbing. I then finally looked away from the star-filled sky and saw my sister. I tried my best not to gasp. She was a wreck. Her hair was all messed up and her eyes were red from crying.

"So... It wasn't only mom who was crying, huh?" I said. Candace nodded.

"I'm just... It's just that... Why can't I..." said Candace. Obviously, she had trouble processing her words right.

"What is it?" I asked. Candace looked at me directly in the eye. I could tell that the next phrase held great importance to her.

"How... How are you so brave?"

Oooookay! Shorter than I thought it would be, it seems. I don't know, I'm just so used at stopping at cliffhangers. I'll try to make the chapter more longer... Actually, I'm making it as we speak... Or read... Either way. I'll try to update every other day, but we'll see... Depends on my mood, apparently. And man, do I have terrible mood swings! So, see ya around!

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