Linka Loud Universe Chapter 1
I'll Ride All Night
Author's Note: First off, thanks to all of you who put your ideas in the comment section for the Intro. Second, I had already decided that I wanted to do an adaptation of BluFlameStudios' pic on DeviantArt "I'll Ride All Night" for the first chapter. It was a nice little comic, Linka x Ronaldo for the win, that I felt like I could write a story about.
Also, to all the people who put in ideas, know that, one, you'll have to wait to see your idea come on to the screen. If I promised someone their idea first, then I'll put it up there first. Second, I definitely won't do EVERY idea I see. No disrespect to anybody, but if I feel an idea isn't really for me to write, then I won't do it. Again, nothing personal, it's just I don't think I would want to write that.
Now that that is outta the way, I do not own "BluFlameStudios" and I do not own The Loud House. This is made strictly for entertainment purposes only. I hope you all, including BluFlameStudios, enjoy what I write. So, here ya go. "I'll Ride All Night."
It was going on night time in Royal Woods Michigan. Everyone in the Loud family was still doing what they always do, before it was time to go to bed.
And one of those family members was the only girl of ten brothers in the Loud family, Linka Loud. She was having a computer chat with her friend/sorta-kinda crush, Ronaldo Santiago. The younger brother of Linka's eldest brother, Loki's, girlfriend Bebe, who probably was having her daily chat with him. The two would have their own chats together, usually mocking the corny, lovey-dovey, "bleh" style relationship of their older sibling.
"So, Bebe *snirk* didn't know their was butter *snirk* on the floor. She slips on it, *HA* and she slams into the cupboard. She ended up getting covered in flour. *HAHA*" Ronaldo just got done telling a pretty hysterical tale to Linka about Bebe trying her hand at kitchen duty at the Bodega. Obviously, she still had a lot more to learn.
Linka laughed along with Ronaldo about Bebe's humorous accident. "Wow. I wish I could've been there to see it." She said.
"Yeah. Me too." Ronaldo said.
The two paused for a little bit before Ronaldo spoke. "This is nice. You know, me and you just talking and hanging out. I wish I could do this more often." He told her with a smile on his face.
Linka smiled too. "Yeah. Sometimes I wonder, when Loki would plan a trip to visit Bebe, that he'd take me too." She said now sporting a slight blush on her face.
"Pfft. Yeah, and let a BOY talk to his only little sister? Like that'll ever happen." Ronaldo jokingly said.
Linka laughed again. "You sound just like him. That's "literally" what he would tell me." She parodied Loki's voice when she said literally.
"Ha." Ronaldo chuckled. "Still. It would be nice to actually see you in person again, instead of doing it over a computer."
Linka sighed. "Yeah. I felt that way too."
"Linka." She heard her mother call her from downstairs. "I need you to take out the trash."
"Well, I guess I gotta get going." Linka said.
"Yeah, me too. Smell ya later lame-o." Ronaldo said.
"Not if I smell you first." Linka said as the two logged off their laptops. She gave a sad sigh. She wanted to talk just a little bit longer. But, unfortunately, all good things do come to an end.
Linka got up out of her chair and went downstairs to get the trash. She walked into the kitchen, where her parents, Lynn Sr and Rita were, with a sad look on her face as she got the bag, tied it up, and started to walk out.
Her parents noticed their only daughter looking sad when she walked into the kitchen. As she was walking out to deliver the trash bag to the trash can, Lynn Sr attempted to find out what was wrong with his little baby girl.
"Hey, Linka. Are you okay? What's wrong?" Lynn Sr asked sounding concerned for her.
Linka sniffled a little bit. "Don't worry about it Daddy. I'm okay." She said as she walked outside.
"Huh. She looks kinda down about something." Rita said.
"Yeah. Should we talk to her when she comes back in?" Lynn Sr asked.
Rita shook her head. "Maybe give her a little bit of time first. Then we'll talk. Cause I have a feeling she'll say "No" if we ask her. Trust me. I did it when I was a kid." She explained to her husband.
Lynn Sr did feel a bit bad about it, but he did agree with his wife. Linka probably DID want to be alone.
After Linka delivered the trash, she walked upstairs, very sullenly, and just sat at her bed, looking down at the floor. Thinking of a few things going through her head.
And one of those….was Ronaldo.
********Ronaldo's P.O.V*******
Ronaldo looked pretty bummed that his chat with Linka had to end so early. He wanted to know how her day was. What she did. How she personally was doing. Any interesting, if not embarrassing stories about her 10 brothers. He wanted to know so many things about her life and how it was going while he was in the city of Great Lakes.
Ronaldo probably wouldn't admit it, but he really missed hanging around with Linka. He missed joking around with her. He missed his pranks he'd pull on her. He missed her smile. He missed her laugh. He missed her long snow white hair. He even missed her schemes she'd pull to get things she really wanted. He missed them all.
Ronaldo, deep, deep down, had developed romantic feelings for Linka over the years. He would show these at first by bullying her back when he lived in Royal Woods. He would hide a mouse in her locker, he would tie her shoelaces together when she wasn't paying attention, he would set up a contraption to where Linka would end up covered in a messy kind of substance, he would do a lot of things.
After she stood up to him one day, due to a pep talk from her brothers, the two actually became pretty great friends. Despite the reaction of all her brothers though. He was glad they became friends, but he had hoped for something more one day.
Then, him, Bebe, and his mother Maria had moved to Great Lakes City with his Grandma and Grandpa, his Aunt and Uncle, and their four kids, which would be his cousins. At first, he didn't want to move, but after a good hearted conversation between him, his family, and Linka and Loki, he accepted.
And, for what it was worth, he actually enjoyed city life. It became fun. He made a lot of new friends, he went to a brand new, and kind of cooler, school, and hung out at some great locations in the city, most notably the skate park.
And him and Linka did stay in touch. The two would have their chats whenever they weren't too busy, and would chat for a long while.
However, when your away from some place that you were originally at for so long, you start to miss that place. You start to miss the people you made friends with over there. And the other little things that you did when you were there.
And he knew now….that he really did miss Linka. He wished he could see her right now. Not on a computer, not on the phone, but in person. He so wanted that more than anything.
And he could tell she wanted it to. He felt like she missed him just as much as he missed her. He had this feeling that she wanted to see him in person right now as well.
Then, he remembered something that Bebe told him a little while ago.
*****Flashback to 2 Weeks Ago*****
Bebe was having her annual chat with Loki, or as she would call him her Loki-Bear, gag, and Ronaldo, unintentionally, was listening in on her conversation.
"Sorry Loki-Bear. I wish I could be there, but I have to help Grandpa with the Bodega." Bebe said sounding very sad.
"Can't you just ask for it off for today? I really wanted to do something for your birthday." Loki asked.
"I really wish I could, but Grandpa is showing me how to work in the kitchen. I don't think I'll have time to drive into Royal Woods." She said.
Then Loki got an idea. "Okay, babe, then if you can't come here for your birthday, then I'll just have to come up there and bring your birthday to you." He said.
"But, don't you have other plans today. What about your thing you were gonna do with your friends?" Bebe asked.
"Anything for the woman I love is okay. I'll drive all night through the city just to see you babe. I'm coming over there in a little bit. Wait for me, and I'll give you the best birthday ever." Loki said very confidently.
Bebe felt herself tear up. "Oh, Loki-Bear, what did I ever do to deserve a great man like you?" She asked.
"By just being the best woman in the world. See ya there. I love you." Loki told her.
"Oh, I love you too Loki." Bebe said as she hung up. She held her phone to her chest and happily
Ronaldo stepped in. "So, Loki is gonna drive all the way here, just to see you and give you a Happy Birthday? It'll rain in a little bit. Why would we drive in crazy weather just for that?" He asked his big sis.
Bebe smiled and said, "Sometimes, people will do things that some people normally wouldn't do, just because they love them. Heck, when they do these crazy things, sometimes they would see it as heoric. Like a knight in shining armor if you will. And Loki-Bear is my knight in shining armor indeed. *Sigh*." She blushed and got hearts in her eyes.
Ronaldo just rolled his eyes at her. "Your completely sappy sister." He said as he walked away to leave her in her lovey-dovey thoughts.
*******End of Flashback*******
He remembered that Loki eventually DID make it to Great Lakes and gave Bebe the best birthday ever. Even though he could've gotten in trouble, due to the weather, he made his heoric quest to his girlfriend and never looked back. He remembered how happy Bebe was to see him on her special day. He made her feel like she was the most important girl in the world to him.
He looked outside his window. A few blocks ahead, was the highway that would lead to Royal Woods. A three hour drive by car. Obviously, being only 11, he couldn't drive yet. He still had to wait 5 years for that to even happen.
Then, he looked at his helmet, which was next to his bed in a little shelf. He kept it there. He also remembered that his bike was in the garage next to the Bodega.
It was only 6:15 PM right now. Yeah, it was getting dark, but not too bad. By bike, it probably would take about 5 or 6 hours to get to Royal Woods.
He thought about this for a little bit. His family, mostly his mom, would NOT let him ride his bike over to Royal Woods. Not all alone on a busy highway where he could get hurt. Especially when it was going on night time. And, even if he attempted, they'd probably catch him. And he'd get grounded. Or even worse, have to face his mom and Bebe when they were angry with him. His mom was one thing, but Bebe? You would NEVER want to piss her off. It wasn't pretty to see when that happened.
Then, he went back to what Bebe told him. He wondered what would happen if he successfully made it to Royal Woods. If he had to ride his bike all night, just to see Linka's beautiful face, it would have all been worth it. Even if he did get grounded, and get screamed at by Bebe and his mother.
He thought for a few long seconds before he finally made a decision….
He grabbed his helmet and put it on his head. He quietly snuck down the stairs, passed his cousins, his aunt and uncle, his grandma and grandpa, who were laughing at their favorite TV show "The Dream Boat."
Then, he attempted to sneak past his mother, Maria, who was facing away from him, drinking a cup of coffee in another room, going over a few doctor notes.
He tiptoed as quietly as he could, until this happened.
"Ronaldo, where are you going?" She asked while still having her back turned to him.
*Damn it. How did she notice?* He thought. He guessed it was true. Mother instincts do exist. They have the ability to know where their child is, even when they aren't looking at them.
He had to think of something. "Uh, I'm just going for a quick bike ride around the block. I kinda want to see what the city is like at night." He chuckled for a quick sec. "Maybe I could be the King of the Night, huh? Hehehehe." He said nervously.
She paused for a quick sec, until she responded with, "Well, okay. Just stay on this block, alright? I don't want anything bad to happen to you, okay?" She said now turning back to face him.
"Don't worry mom. I'll be okay." He said as he walked downstairs and into the garage. He got his bike, which was a Christmas present from three years ago from his father. He always did send awesome presents to him and Bebe every year.
He got out of the garage, and then noticed his big sister sweeping the sidewalk of the Bodega. She noticed him on his bike, and walked up to him.
"Hey Ronaldo, where are you going?" Bebe asked him.
"I'm just going around the block. I'll be back in a little bit." He told her.
Thankfully, she believed him as well. She hugged him, very embarrassingly. "Just be careful okay baby brother?" She told him.
Ronaldo got red in the face from embarrassment. "Bebe, cut it out. I'm not a kid anymore." He said now trying to escape her grasp. She giggled.
"Anyway, yeah, I'll be fine sis. I'll be back in a little bit." He said as he now rode off away from her.
He hated lying to her. He hated lying to his mother. But, if he told them what was going on, obviously they wouldn't let him go. He had to do this. For himself. But, mostly, for Linka.
Thankfully, the highway was just up ahead. The highway that lead straight to Royal Woods. He looked at the sign.
Royal Woods: 71 miles.
With a bound and determined gleam in his eyes, and after one last look at the sign, as well as back into the city, he rode his bike on the side of the highway as fast as he could. Also, as safely as he could, due to all the cars driving past him. He kept riding his bike onward toward Royal Woods.
*Don't worry Linka. We'll be together soon*
*******Linka's P.O.V********
Linka was now in her room, sitting on her bed, with her knees clutched to her chest. She still had Ronaldo on her mind after they're conversation with each other. She remembered how happy and entertained she was when Ronaldo told her about Bebe's comedic accident in the kitchen.
She really wished she could've talked with him longer. She wanted to hear about how life in the city was for him and his family. She also wanted to know if he made any new friends, which she could one day meet and become friends with them as well.
However, what she really wished for, was to see him in person again.
Linka and Ronaldo had been doing this for about 3 or 4 months so far, them talking over the laptop. The last time she went to the city, she had met his new friends, Nick, Cailey, and Samee. It wasn't easy at first to befriend them, but they did eventually become friends. After that, she hadn't seen Ronaldo in person.
Linka wouldn't say this to her brothers, due to their over protectiveness of her, but she, deep down, always had the biggest crush on Ronaldo. From his bad boy, but overall sweet, attitude, to his sense of humor over his older sisters relationship style, to his responsibility, which matched hers with her younger brothers, to his good looking facial features, his hair, and even his pranks that he would pull on her.
Yes! Linka missed that about Ronaldo. Before they became friends, he would bully her by pulling practical joke after joke on her at school. After the whole "Heavy Meddle" fiasco, the two became very good friends. However, Linka always wanted to be more than that with him. Even when he pulled all those pranks on her, she still admired him.
Linka realized she really did miss Ronaldo. She missed his laugh, his smile, his pranks, his sense of humor, everything. She really wanted to see him right now, but she had no way of getting to him.
She grabbed Bun-Bun, her stuffed rabbit, and hugged that to her chest. Tears started to form in her eyes as all this was going on in her head.
*I really miss him. But, why does it hurt so much now?* Linka thought to herself.
Then she heard a knock at her door. In walked two of her older brothers: Loni, the second oldest, and Lynn Jr, the fifth oldest.
"Hey Linka, I bought Lynn this new shirt, and I want your…." Loni started saying before he and Lynn saw the state that Linka was in. Now Loni is, well for a lack of a better term, an idiot. He is the stereotypical dumb blonde. However, he would know when his brothers and only sister looked like they needed a shoulder to cry on. With his brothers, he would usually put a hand on their shoulder for support.
For Linka, being the only girl, he would waste absolutely no time in bringing her into a hug to try and sooth the pain away. And that is what he did here.
"Linka, what's wrong?" He said as he brought her into a hug, sounding very concerned for his baby sister. He had his hands on her shoulders as he asked, "Are you okay?"
Linka felt comfortable whenever Loni would be there to comfort her. She felt like she could trust him. She felt the tears start to well up a little bit more.
Lynn Jr looked at the laptop, which was now closed. Him and the rest of the brothers knew about her chats with Ronaldo. While they didn't like that she did this, they knew that if they tried to interfere in their only sisters personal computer, they would be in for a world of hurt.
Lynn punched his other hand, as if looking ready to fight. "Did that Ronaldo make you cry? Cause I swear if he did, I…" He started to say before being interrupted by Linka, who now was letting her tears fall from her eyes.
"No, he didn't." She said as her voice cracked from the emotion she was feeling. "I just….I don't know, but I just...really wish I could see him. *Sob* But I can't." Linka then brought her face into Loni's shirt to cry in. He immediately embraced her.
The two brothers looked really sad now. They didn't want to see their only little sister look all sad and depressed. Let alone crying. Yeah, maybe they didn't like Ronaldo for all the bullying he used to do to her, but they could see his absence has really affected her in an emotional way.
Lynn felt like he had to say something. "Hey, Linka, it'll be okay. I'm sure Ronaldo is thinking of you too." He said trying to sound supportive.
"Yeah." Loni said. "And I don't think he'd want you to look all sad and crying now, would he?"
Linka continued to cry into her older brothers shirt, as the two comforted her as best as they could.
*******Meanwhile over at the Casagrandes*******
"CALL 9-1-1! NOW!" Maria Santiago yelled, sounding scared out of her mind. Thats exactly what Hector, her father, did. He called the police to file a missing persons report. Ronaldo hadn't come back from his bike ride for an hour and a half. Something BAD must've happened to him.
The entire Casagrande family looked extremely concerned for Ronaldo's well being. CJ was comforting his Grandma, Rosa, as best as he could, bless his little heart, Carl was holding Carlitos like how a child would hold a blanket when they were scared, Carlos was trying to get his emotional wife, Frida, to calm down, and Carlota was contacting a few friends of hers to get them to try and help. So they all were trying, in their own ways, to make the best out of this terrifying situation that they were in.
However, Bebe, was taking it the worse. She just went into her bedroom and just sobbed her little eyes out. She felt responsible for Ronaldo's disappearance. She shouldn't have let him go. She should've stopped him.
She got on her phone to get help. From the one person she needed, other than her family.
Loki: Hey Babe, how…
"LOKI, I NEED YOUR HELP!" Bebe cried into the phone very emotionally.
Loki: What's wrong? What's going on? Are you okay?
"It's Ronaldo. He went for a bike ride about 2 hours ago and he hasn't come back yet. He's not answering his phone, Mom and everybody here is freaking out, it's dark outside, and, and…" Bebe told him while trying, and failing, to maintain her composure.
Loki: Woah, baby, hold on. Calm down. Has anybody called the cops yet?
"My grandpa just did. And Carlota called a few friends to help look for him. Loki, I don't know what to do. I feel like I HAVE to do something, but I'm so scared. Please help me." Bebe said very emotionally.
"Don't worry babe. I'm gonna help you." Loki said with a sense of pride in his voice. "I'm gonna get a few of my bros, and we'll go out looking for him." He told her.
"Thank you Loki. Thank you so much." Bebe cried.
"Okay, I need you to hang up the phone. I promise I'll call you in a little bit. Can you do that for me?" Loki asked.
"Okay. Just, please, call back as soon as possible." Bebe said.
"I will. I promise. Love you." Loki said as he hung up his phone. He ran outside, and saw Loni and Lynn in Linka's room. He figured they would do.
Linka had just got done crying, even though she still kind of did have a few in her eyes, as Lynn and Loni were still comforting her.
Loki burst through the door like John Wayne, and said, "Lynn, Loni, get to VanZilla right now. I need your help."
"Why? What's going on?" Lynn asked, knowing that this looked serious.
"It's Ronaldo. He's missing." Loki said.
As minute that sentence left his mouth, Linka felt her heart jump into her throat.
"Ohh." Linka let out a worried, and frankly scared, tone as the tears she felt earlier had come back. Though, this time, they were not out of sadness, they were out of fear. Fear for the boy she had romantic feelings for.
Loni and Lynn hesitated at first, obviously worrying for Linka.
"Guys, we don't have much time. We gotta go. Now." Loki said trying to hurry them into VanZilla. Loni and Lynn motioned to Linka. Loki knew about Linka and Ronaldo having feelings for each other. Bebe told him that Ronaldo secretly has a crush on Linka. And Loki knew his little sister better than anyone. He knew she looked scared and upset for Ronaldo's safety.
He sighed and quickly went over and put his hand on Linka's shoulder. "Linka, listen to me." He said getting her attention. "We are going to find him. Don't you worry, okay? I guarantee everything will be alright." He told her, kissed her on her forehead, and then ran out.
Loni and Lynn looked back one more time before running out to go and help Loki look for Ronaldo.
Before that though, the other Loud brothers, Luke, Lane, Lars, Leif, Lexx, Levi, and Leon, the baby, were all downstairs doing their thing, before Loki got their attention.
"What's up, dude?" Luke asked.
Loki explained the whole situation to them as fast as he could. The Loud Brothers were pretty shocked when they heard about this. Even though they didn't like what Ronaldo did in the past, they definitely didn't wish the worst for him.
"Look, Linka is feeling pretty worried and sad for him. I know how you all feel about him, and I agree with you guys on it to, but could you please just comfort her while we look for him? She needs a shoulder to cry on." Loki told them.
The Loud brothers understood immideatly. They nodded at his request.
"Alright, thanks. Let's go." Loki said.
"Right." Loni and Lynn both said as they followed him to VanZilla.
The Loud boys looked upstairs. "Well guys, let's go see if Linka needs anything." Luke said. They agreed and went upstairs to try and cheer her up.
*******The Highway to Royal Woods-25 miles later*******
He just had 46 more miles to go. 46 more miles, and he could be with Linka. Even if it was just a short amount of time.
However, there was one problem: After riding for 25 miles, Ronaldo was starting to get tired. Exhausted even. He felt like he couldn't keep moving forward.
*So….tired…..but, gotta….keep….going.* Ronaldo thought to himself as he forced himself to keep peddling.
The road he was on now was not as busy as the highway he was on many miles back. This time, he was on a smaller, more quiet neighborhood road that still lead to Royal Woods. He saw a bench that was nearby. He figured he should rest for about five or ten minutes. Truthfully, he wanted to rest for a half hour, but he needed to get back to peddling as soon as possible to get to Linka.
He sat on the bench for barely a minute, before he heard someone walking up to him.
"Well, lookie what I got here." Said a random boy with blonde haired kid with a black T-shirt, grey pants, and a pair of dark sunglasses in front of his eyes.
Ronaldo looked at this guy, and he instantly knew he was trouble.
"Look, I don't want any trouble. Just leave me alone." Ronaldo said.
"Oh, and what are you gonna do about it you fuckin' spick?" He said. This triggered Ronaldo. He used an extremely offensive term regarding Mexicans.
"I want your bike. Now hand it over, or I'll beat the shit out of you. What's it gonna be you fuckin' illegal immigrant?" He asked very arrogantly.
That was it. Ronaldo jumped off the bench he was sitting in, and lunged at the kid. He was asking for it. Threatening him and using racially offensive language? That was just too much for Ronaldo.
The two fought each other, with the blonde kid ripping off a sleeve of Ronaldo's trademark purple coat. The two had bruises on each other, cuts, just about everything you'd see when a fight happens.
However, due to Ronaldo being extremely tired from the travel, he couldn't get the upper hand on this punk kid. He got kicked in the face, and that was it for him.
The blonde kid then stood tall and got on to Ronaldo's bike. He rode away laughing at Ronaldo, leaving him a beaten up mess.
Now Ronaldo was screwed. He was in the middle of nowhere, now without transportation, his family had no idea where to find him, and now he had no chance of seeing Linka. After trying so hard, he had failed. He failed Linka.
"DAMN IT!" He screamed out loud and pulled his hair out. He was on his knees and pounded the ground. He had a few tears in his eyes from the frustration he was feeling.
"Oh, how am I gonna get to Linka now? Hell, how am I gonna even get home?" Ronaldo asked out loud to himself.
Well, sometimes, the best possible scenarios can happen. Even if it DOES come out of nowhere.
A truck had pulled over right next to him. Out came a little old lady with gray poofy hair. She wore a long blue sleeved shirt, which was covered in overalls. So, this old lady was a farm gal from what Ronaldo thought.
"Are you okay little partner?" The old lady asked Ronaldo, sounding very concerned for his well-being.
He sniffled. "No. My bike just got stolen. I'm stuck here." He told her.
"Well, do you need any help with anything?" She asked him.
"I was headed to Royal Woods." He told her.
"Royal Woods? That is fairly far from here. Why the hay would a little feller like you be riding his bike all the way to Royal Woods at this time of night?" She asked, somewhat scolding him.
He blushed as he rubbed the back of his head. "That's a bit personal." He told her.
"Well, if you need to get there that much, then I can give you a ride there sonny." She said to him with a smile on her face.
Ronaldo felt excitement. "You can?" He said.
"Sure as sugar I can. Though, you'll have to ride in the trunk. My front seat has a lot of stuff in it." She told him.
"No problem. Anything to get to LinkaAaah...I mean Royal Woods. Yeah. Anything to get to Royal Woods." He said while trying to not get on to the fact that he was indeed trying to get to the girl of his dreams.
Obviously, the lady knew. But, she didn't say anything. "Well, I'd be happy to give you a lift there sweetie. Hop in." She told him.
Ronaldo's eyes gleamed. "Thank you so much miss. You have no idea how much this means to me." He said as he got into the trunk of her pick up truck.
"No problem sweetie. Now hold on tight." She said as she got back into her truck and drive off.
Ronaldo was so happy. He could relax now, and was getting closer in a faster way to Linka. Also, a personal bonus, he got to ride in the back of a pick up truck. He always wanted to do that. So, that was cool.
As he sat in the back, looking out into the starry night, he felt at peace with himself.
*Wait for me. I'll be there soon Linka.* He thought as he rode into the night.
*******Back at the Loud House*******
The Loud Brothers, as well as the Loud parents, were taking turns in trying to comfort Linka. They were all sitting in the living room on the couch, with Linka sitting in the middle. She looked so miserable and scared out of her mind for Ronaldo after hearing of his disappearance. He could be lost, hurt, hungry, or worse….Dead. That thought was what was filling Linka with absolute fear the most.
Rita put her hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Oh, Linka, I'm sure Ronaldo hasn't gotten to far. He'll be found somewhere all safe and sound." She encouraged her.
"Your mother's right baby." Lynn Sr said. "They're gonna find him. Don't you worry your pretty little head."
Luke, being the good-hearted brother that he was, spoke next. "Yeah. Besides, Loki, Loni and Lynn are helping too. I'm sure his whole family is going completely crazy in looking for him. He'll be found in no time." He said as he brought Linka in for a hug. Linka sniffled a little bit. She was so lucky to have a great family like she had.
"Thank you all for being here for me. It means a lot." Linka told everyone with a sad smile on her face. Though, it was almost instantly replaced with a frown again.
"It's just…" Linka blushed a little but. She couldn't believe she was gonna say this, but she felt like she needed to sooth a little bit of the anguish she was feeling on the inside.
"I really, really like him. I always have. And, if something bad happens to him, I…" She felt her lip quiver.
Now, obviously, the Loud Brothers, as well as Lynn Sr, were not too happy about Linka already having crushes on boys. She was only 11. They also didn't like that she was crushing, in particular, on the boy who used to bully her. It just rubbed them the wrong way.
However, they could see that Ronaldo did make Linka happy. His disappearance has really left her in a sullen state, which was definitely not the happy, cheerful, sweet sister they knew and loved. And they wanted their sister to be happy. They didn't like seeing her look sad. Seeing her sad, made them sad too.
So, if Linka was happy being with Ronaldo, that should make them happy. Even if they still weren't to fond of Ronaldo, they knew the two completed each other.
"Well, Linka,..." Luke said. "If Ronaldo makes you happy, then I guess we're happy too."
"Yeah, I mean I still don't like him, but it's for you sis." Lane said.
All the Loud bros agreed with Linka's relationship. Linka smiled and got out of her seat. She caused a big group hug with everyone.
"I'm so glad to have a family like you guys." She said to them. They just continued their group hug.
*******A Few Hours Later*******
Ronaldo and the old lady, who he found out her name was Beth, stopped at a little diner to get a quick bite to eat, seeing as how Ronaldo was starving after his adventure.
After that, Beth had driven Ronaldo to his destination. He was finally here. The Loud House. His chest filled with pride and nervousness. After a long journey, he finally made it to the place where he was about to see the girl of his dreams.
He got out of Beth's truck and stood in front of the Loud House.
"Thank you so much Beth. I can't tell you how much this means to me." Ronaldo said sounding very grateful.
Beth chuckled. "Oh, no worries little one. Anything to help a little feller get to the girl he longs for. A true romantic you are. She lucky to have you." She said as he patted his head. Ronaldo blushed in embarrassment.
"Again, thank you so much. I don't know if I'll ever see you again, but if I do, I owe you big time ma'am." He said to her.
"No need feller. Though, I hope our paths do cross again some day." She said.
"Me too." Ronaldo said. "Well, I got someone I gotta meet. Have a good night Beth." He said.
"Good bye Ronaldo." She said. As Ronaldo was walking away from her truck, she spoke out one more time. "And hey…" She got his attention, as he turned around to see her.
"Go get her little partner." Beth said as she drove off into the night. Ronaldo blushed again and waived goodbye one more time to the lady who helped him when he needed it the most.
This was it. He was finally here. He walked up to front door. He took a deep breath, and knocked.
He waited a couple seconds, before the door opened. Now, he thought it was gonna be Lynn Sr or Rita or even one of the Loud brothers to answer it.
But No.
The one who answered it was the girl he spent all night trying to get to. The girl he wanted to see more than anyone else.
It was Linka, who was frowning in sadness when she opened the door, looking at the ground.
When she looked up to see who it was, her face lit up. Tears fell down her face for the third time this night. It wasn't out of sadness or fear. This time it was out of true happiness.
"What's up Lame-O?" Ronaldo asked.
"RONALDO!" Linka jumped into his arms for a passionate hug. He swung her around like in a romantic movie.
The two hugged each other, with Linka crying in happiness. She and him were finally together. They finally got to see each other in person.
The rest of the family must have heard Linka's cry, as they looked at what was going on. They saw Linka and Ronaldo embracing each other.
"Hey paws off my sister you claude." Lexx, the little prince of the Loud House, said as he made a bee line toward them to try and separate them. Guess old habits do die hard.
Then, Linka looked at Lexx and just roared at him. Like how a scary monster in a movie would do. Everybody else saw this and looked creeped out by Linka's roar.
Lexx came in, now sporting a terrified look, (try to imagine Gizmo from the original Teen Titans when he got scared after seeing what was under Raven's hoodie), and said, "Or maybe we should give them some time alone."
Everybody nodded in agreement. Though, Rita went to the phone to call her son to tell him that they found Ronaldo. So, the search party could end now and stop having everyone feel so worried.
After that, Linka and Ronaldo looked into each other's eyes as they spoke.
"You came all this way, just to see me?" Linka asked him.
Ronaldo nodded. "I had to Linka. I just felt like I needed to see you. I just knew you were feeling sad, so I just had to come here and see your pretty face." He told her.
Linka blushed. "But, why would you do all this for me?" She asked.
Now it was his time to blush. "Because, I really like you Linka. And I really hope we can be more than just friends." He admitted. He finally confessed his feelings for her. And it felt good.
Linka just beamed. "Of course. I've always liked you too." She admitted. She felt good that she finally got to confess her feelings too.
The two slowly brought their heads into each other. They felt it. The time was right.
And it did. Linka and Ronaldo kissed each other. This wasn't like that one time when when the two had a double date with their older siblings. No. This felt like a true romantic and feel good moment for them.
The two were finally together. Both literally and figuratively. Body, mind and soul. And they couldn't be happier.
*******A Little Bit Later*******
After Linka and Ronaldo had their emotional reunion, Rita walked outside to talk with them. Especially Ronaldo. He had his arm wrapped around Linka, who was resting her head very lovingly on his shoulder.
"Ronaldo…" Rita said getting his attention.
"Yes Mrs. Loud?" He asked, already knowing what she was gonna say.
"Before I say anything, let me just say, that what you did here for Linka, was one of the sweetest and most romantic things I've ever seen anyone do for the one they love. And I am very happy that you care about my little girl so much, that you would risk everything, just to come out here and try to see her. I'm very grateful that a boy like you is in Linka's life." She told him. Linka smiled at her mother. She was happy that her mom approved of hers and Ronaldo's relationship.
"Thank you Mrs. Loud. I'd do anything for Linka here." Ronaldo said, planting a quick peck on Linka's lips. To which Linka snuggled into his chest.
"However…" Rita began. This was where he was gonna get a lecture. Or, make that, one of the many lectures he was gonna get tonight.
"I also have to say, that what you did was also very stupid." Rita said, with Ronaldo having his head down. "You caused a big scare for your family. Three of my boys went out and tried to look for you too. So, what I'm saying, is that if you want to be with Linka, and have us be okay with it, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, ever do something like this again. Cause if you do, then I won't allow it. Do you understand?" Rita scolded him.
Ronaldo nodded. "Yes ma'am. I just felt like I had to do this. For Linka. But, I promise I'll never do this again." He told her.
"Good." Rita began to walk back in. "Oh, by the way, your mom and your sister will be here in a little bit to pick you up. And I should warn you: they didn't sound too happy. So be prepared." She told him.
Ronaldo sighed. "I'm gonna die." He said.
Linka put her hand on his leg. "It'll be okay. You still have me. They won't change that." She said snuggling with him again. He smiled and snuggled back with her.
This went on for a few more minutes, until a very familiar looking van drove into the driveway of the Loud House.
Out of VanZilla popped Loki, Loni, and Lynn. Then after that, was Bebe. When she saw Ronaldo, she cried a little bit and just ran over to him. She scooped him into a big hug.
"Oh Ronaldo, your okay." She said very emotionally.
"Yeah, I'm fine Bebe." He said feeling embarrassed in front of his now girlfriend. Linka giggled a little bit.
"Wait a minute." Loki called out. "Ron, you came all this way, just to see Linka?" He asked.
Ronaldo rubbed his arm. "Yeah. I just wanted to see her. I knew she was feeling sad, somi wanted to cheer her up." He said looking back at her. Linka blushed at that.
"So, you guys are a thing now?" Lynn asked not sounding too happy.
Now it was Linka's turn to step in. "Yes Lynn. We are. And Mom and the others are okay with it. So you, and you guys too,.." She pointed at Loki and Loni. "...Are just gonna have to accept that. Guess I'm gonna have a sister in the future. Right Bebe?" Linka asked.
"Aww. I knew you two would get together someday. Aren't you happy for them Loki-Bear?" She asked sounding all sweet like.
Even though Loki didn't seem too happy about it, he put on a happy face for his lovely girlfriend. And the fact that his sister did seem to have her mind made up.
"So, are you hurt or anything, Ronaldo? You look like you got into a fight with someone." Bebe asked.
"Yeah. Some punk ass kid jumped me and stole my bike. But, I'm okay." He said.
"Well, we'll get you another one. But, your sure your okay?" Bebe asked wanting to be sure.
"Yes. I'm fine." He assured her.
"Okay good." Bebe said. "Which gives me a good reason to do THIS." Bebe shouted on the "This" part, raised her fist in the air and swung it down onto Ronaldo's head.
"Oooohhhh." Linka, Loki, Lynn, and Loni all hissed at the painful shot he just took.
"Ow, what the hell Bebe?" Ronaldo asked now rubbing his head.
"DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HO WORRIED WE WERE ABOUT YOU?!" Bebe angrily shouted at him.
"You just wait until Mom comes here. You are gonna be in so much trouble." Bebe shouted at him. "I was so scared something bad happened to you. And you did this? How stupid can you be?" She continued to tell at him.
Ronaldo felt bad. He had a feeling Bebe was gonna do that. He had it coming.
"Your right. I'm sorry Bebe. I'm sorry I scared you half to death. I just needed to do this. For Linka." He told her.
Bebe, while still fuming in anger, did look like she was attempting to calm down.
Then, to make Ronaldo's situation worse, another car had pulled over to the side of the curb of The Loud House. Out popped the one person who scared Ronaldo worse than Bebe.
His mother. Maria Santiago. Who did NOT look to happy right now.
She walks up to the Loud House, just stared at her son in the most intimidating glare you could ever imagine. It was so intimidating, Ronaldo just wanted to look away.
"You. Car. Now." Maria said to Ronaldo in a just as intimidating voice.
"Yes Mom." Ronaldo said. He quickly turned to Linka one more time and gave her another quick peck on the lips, before he walked over to the car. He waived good bye to her, as she did with him. Bebe thanked Loki for everything, gave him a quick kiss, and got in the car with him.
Maria then thanked everyone for helping find her son and got into the car to go home.
As they drove off, Linka just stared lovingly into space. Her and Ronaldo were finally together.
She couldn't be more happier if she tried.
Loki rolled his eyes. "Guess I'll have to get used to this." He said as him and everybody else walked into the Loud House to call it a night.
*******Car Ride with The Santiago's*******
Bebe still looked pretty angry at Ronaldo, who was now just sitting in silence. Hoping that the intense feeling in the car would go away in a little bit.
"Do you have any idea how much trouble your in?" Maria asked him.
Ronaldo knew. He knew when he left town that he was gonna get in trouble. All that mattered was seeing Linka. Now the two were officially a couple. That's all that mattered.
"Oh yeah." He said. "And it was worth it." He smiled very proudly.
*******One Week Later*******
"So, how long are you grounded for?" Linka asked Ronaldo during another one of their chats.
"Oh, six months. And boy was my family mad at me when I got home last week. I've never seen Bebe that mad in my entire life." He told her.
"I'm just lucky I can still talk to you. I can only use my laptop for homework, studying, and my chats with you every week. Other than that, I can't play video games or watch awesome videos for that long." He told her.
"Aw, I'm sorry to hear that." Linka sympathetically said.
"Hey, don't be. All this was worth it. I don't regret anything I did for you that night….babe." Ronaldo said summoning his inner Loki.
Linka laughed. "I'll never forget what you did for me. Thank you Ronaldo." She said with a twinkle in her eye.
Ronaldo smiled. "No problem Linka." He said as the two blushed.
The two signed off, as Ronaldo had a strict time limit with his chats with Linka. Ronaldo, even though he was grounded, felt like he accomplished his ultimate goal. Linka was his girlfriend, he had an amazing story to tell his friends, and got to see what the night life was like in the city.
As for Linka, yeah the two maybe apart, but she was learning from Loki and Bebe about how to handle long distance relationships. She was still learning, but she knew she had to be strong for him. And herself. After all, Ronaldo was her boyfriend now. She had to be just as tough, if not more tough, to be in a romantic relationship with him.
The two were happy together. And they would do anything for each other to make them happy. Even if they have to ride all night to see them.
Author's Note: So, yeah, here y'all go. My first one shot story of my Linka Loud Universe story. In the coming chapters, you can expect ideas from the comment section, genderswapped versions of episodes from the Loud House, pictures on DeviantArt, and some of my own ideas. Make sure to comment, like, favorite, and follow this story for future updates. Thank you all and goodnight everybody.