"Anyways, let's have some lunch and help Sid out." Arnold said, grabbing a chair, Helga sat down in the chair next to Arnold still checking her phone. Arnold pulled out his lunch from his backpack, Helga sat there quietly. Arnold looked over at her, "Want mine?" He said passing her some of his lunch like he did when they were younger. Helga smiled and nodded,

"Thanks man." Sid still sat quietly munching to the last of his sandwich. "Okay Shrimpo, why'd you do it?"

"I feel like if she sees what kind of person my dad is, or what kind of area I live in, she leave. I don't want to be happy then have it taken away. Nadine deserves someone normal, someone that can buy her everything she could ever want. Not me guys." he said quietly. Arnold looked over at his friend.

"Look Sid you just have to take it one step at a time. If you're really not comfortable with this just work it out until you are. You can't accept the love you deserve until you learn to love yourself. Or something along those lines." That quote hit Helga, Helga did love herself to a certain degree, she loved that she knew who she was before anyone else did. She looked over at Sid.

"You just have to kill the part of you that you don't love." She said.

"Look I like myself just fine guys, it's my dad. And I clearly can't go around killing people can I?"

"Well no but we can go to the authorities." Arnold stood up, "Let's go."

"Arnold sit down. We'd have to get lawyers and the paper work and money to pay the lawyers. By the time all of this is done I'll be 18 Arnold. It won't matter."

"Wait a minute Sid. Maybe that sister of mine isn't all bad. I could call in some favors. Her boyfriend is taking law right now." Helga said sitting up in her chair.

"We have no time to lose." Arnold grabbed his stuff and headed to the exit. The two followed.

" Would he do it for free?" Sid asked trying to keep up. Helga shrugged.

"Maybe."

The gang finally got to the police station and approached the desk.

"Can I help you kids? What happened to this one?" The cops pointed to Sid's face. Sid put his head down in shame.

" His father hit him last night while intoxicated Sir." Helga explained.

"Oh I see, young man why didn't you inform us when this happened?" The man asked Sid. Sid mumbled some words quietly. "What was that young man?"

"I said he cut the phone line."

"Don't young people your age have cell phones?"

"We can't afford one."

"I see." The cop said, scratching his head. "Um I'll ask farther question in the back. You other two can got thanks. Come with me young man." Sid's mind race. The cop rose to his feet and began to

"N-No," Sid said.

"Excuse me?"

"I mean I want them to stay."

"Young man they need to get back to school, don't worry everything will be okay,"

"Don't worry Sid. Just tell them what they need to know." Helga said patting Sid on the shoulder, Sid turned around and hugged Helga.

"What if he finds out Helga." Sid whispered. "He's gonna' hurt me bad, real bad Helga."

"We'll find you somewhere to stay for awhile okay Sid. Don't worry just breath. I'll see you later alright?" Sid nodded nervously and walked off with the police officer.

"Come on Helga let's get back to class." Arnold said, grabbing onto Helga's wrist forgetting about the cuts. Helga yanked her arm back,

"HEY watch it!" Helga said loudly, scowling at Arnold.

"I'm so sorry Helga!" Arnold gasped, "I'm so sorry, I forgot. I'm sorry Helga."

"Calm down Hairboy, it's not like you rubbed salt in it. Not a big deal." Helga said, rubbing her wrist.

"Um right," Arnold said, reaching for Helga's hand. She gave Arnold a half smile and placed her hand into Arnold's. The walked out of the police station as Helga's phone vibrated. Helga checked it.

"You have 1 new message." The phone said.

"Who is it? Phoebe?" Arnold asked, leaning over to see who was. Helga read it out loud.

"We still meeting up at the oaks today winky face."

"Well whoever it is isn't doing the best job. When have I ever used a winky face?" Arnold scratched his head, Helga rolled her eyes. "You're not thinking about going are you?"

"I gotta see who it is."

"Why?"

"So I can sock em' for messin' with Helga G. Pataki" Helga said, putting her phone back in her pocket.

"Helga forget about whoever it or they are. We'll hang out tonight alright?" Helga remain silent, rolling her eyes again.

The day carried on like no other. Helga and Arnold didn't have any other classes together, and Helga didn't hear from Sid for the rest day.

"I'll come over after dinner alright?" Arnold said, giving Helga a kiss on the cheek, Gerald joined by Arnold tapping his friend on the shoulder.

"Hey loverboy, ready to go?" Arnold nodded and waved bye to Helga. Helga smiled and waved. She headed in the opposite direction, turned around the side of the school and waited for Arnold and Gerald to get farther away. When they were out of site Helga headed toward the two oak trees.

"Almost 3." she said, she picked up her pace. Helga reached the trees with five minutes to spare. She heard whispers coming from the trees. "Hellloooo." Helga sang, she heard a few chuckles. "Look Harold, Rhonda I know you're there." Helga was pelted with a balloons filled with strawberry jam shortly after she finished her sentence. The gang came from out from behind the trees laughing. "Ugh of course." She sighed, wiping some of the jam off of her face.

"Hey Helga think fast!" Harold said whipping another jam filled balloon at her, Helga dodged it. Harold frowned,

"Look bucko, I knew it was gonna' be you guys all afternoon, now come over here so I can sock ya!" Helga said pounding her fist into her hand. Helga charged at Harold and punch him square in the face. Rhonda jumped back gasping.

"Get your emo hands off my boyfriend!" Rhonda said, running up to Helga slamming her hands onto Helga's back.

"Oh go find Lorenzo already. Me and your boyfriend have some important stuff to discuss, princess." Helga said pushing Rhonda to the ground.

"Don't talk to my girlfriend like that!" Harold shouted pushing Helga to the ground. Helga's hives began to form.

"Woah, easy boy. Shouldn't you be roughin' up your girl's other man." Helga said, smirking, Rhonda sat up and tackled Helga.

"Shut up you bitch!" Rhonda clawed Helga's face. Helga pushed her off like it was nothing and dusted herself off, getting to her feet. Helga wiped some blood off of her face, smirking. Harold looked at Rhonda, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"You and Lorenzo? For how long?"

"Harold I-"

"Forget it Rhonda, I all ready know. You know I just ignored the rumors, because I love you Rhonda, and I thought you did too. I guess I was wrong." Harold said, turning away before walking home. Rhonda was still sitting on the ground.

"I can't believe you! You ruined everything! Rhonda said getting to her feet, tears filled her eyes as she ran after Harold. Helga shook her head with a wide grin on her bloody face.

"That turned out better than I thought." Helga said beginning her journey home. "And Arnold didn't want me to go, Ha! What does he know." She continued speaking to herself. On her way home Helga decided to stop by the police station. "Hey is that kid with the green hat still here? He's my bestfriend and he wanted me to check on him."

"Woah, what happened to you little missy?"

"What? oh haha, funny story, I'm allergic to strawberries." Helga said sarcastically, leaning on the desk.

"I meant the blood sweetheart."

"Oh catfight by the old oak trees haha."

"Anyway, yeah he's still here, We're letting him stay in one of the retreat rooms for now until we can be sure he's safe." The officer said.

"Can I see him?"

"Yeah sure, last door to the left."

"Thanks man."

"The bathroom is the first door on the right if you wanna clean up a bit." Helga ignored the man and headed toward the door where her friend was staying.