Hey guys! Like the name of my new chapter? It's a movie reference. Hehehe. Anywho...
Sorry for ANOTHER late chapter. I promise, I'm not usually late about many things - especially not updates! I'm graduating next week and I've just been doing a lot of stuff.
Okay, anyway, the character choice via Polls was: NORM! :D
Thanks for those who helped me out by voting! It was actually hard for me to decide this time about the guest character choice, but the poll helped! Thanks!
Following this chapter, I will be writing another one-shot for the events that take place. Keep your eyes open for it for the next few days!
Anyway, enjoy!
Reviews are super appreciated but please be civil!
-Blythe
Norm:
HI! I'M NORM. TODAY IT IS PARTIALLY CLOUDY AND SUNNY. IT IS A WARM 79 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. I THINK I'LL GO FOR A LEISURELY STROLL.
I LIKE TO HEAR THE BIRDS SING WHEN I GO ON MY WALKS BECAUSE IT'S PLEASING TO MY SOUND RECEPTORS. THEY SOUND VERY PLEASANT AND CHEERFUL. CARBON-BASED ORGANISMS ARE SO PEACEFUL ON DAYS LIKE THESE.
OH, HOW NICE. A BOY AND HIS FATHER ARE PLAYING CATCH TOGETHER IN THE PARK. I THINK I WILL POLITELY ASK THEM IF I CAN PARTAKE IN THEIR JOYFUL ACTIVITY.
WHOOPS! LOOKS LIKE THAT WASN'T A VERY GOOD IDEA. THEY RAN AWAY IN MORTAL TERROR. I WISH DAD WOULD PLAY CATCH WITH ME LIKE A REGULAR FATHER WOULD WITH HIS SON AND/OR DAUGHTER. THAT WOULD BE THE BEE'S KNEES. HOWEVER, HE IS BUSY BUILDING ANOTHER ONE OF HIS OMINOUS MACHINES. OH WELL! LOOKS LIKE THERE'LL BE NO PLAYING CATCH FOR ME! TIME TO GO AND VISIT THE RESERVOIR. WHAT ANOTHER EXCITING ACTIVITY.
Django:
"Hey guess what, Django? Jenny applied for the Peace Corps today!"
"Django! I found out that Jenny's fundraiser for saving the Amazonian Banana Slug is wildly successful!"
"Did you hear? Jenny got a letter back from Greenpeace!"
"Jenny's charity event is being held this Saturday! Of course you'll be helping! I mean, why wouldn't you?"
"You must feel so honored to be Jenny's little brother!"
JENNY this! JENNY that! Jenny, Jenny, Jenny! Does it even matter that there are two kids in the Brown family? Well it doesn't seem like it sometimes! All anybody seems to remember or care about is Jenny, Jenny, Jenny!
Don't get me wrong - I'm not the type to complain about my sister. In reality, the two of us get along fine. You could even consider us close as far as siblings go. But the constant mentioning of her name nowadays is beginning to give me a headache!
It started when I first got to high school. As it turns out, I ended up with nearly all of Jenny's old high school teachers, which meant I was showered with questions and comments like, "what's your sister doing these days?" and "you must feel honored to have such an ambitious woman as your sister," and other things like reminding me what a great student she was in her high school days. At first, it didn't bother me nearly at all - in fact, I was happy to pass along the compliments to Jenny during one of our Sunday phone calls. The problem was that the comments didn't stop after that. They continued for ages until Dad started telling the neighbors about what she's up to during her Greenpeace endeavors in Holland. See, that's when things got progressively worse - Jenny was the talk of the whole neighborhood.
"My little girl's gonna save the world!" Dad always says to family friends, "She's like the Brown family superhero!"
If I had a dollar for every time my Dad has used that line during conversation, I'd have enough money to put myself through college. ...Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but still. I'd have a lot of money.
I have absolutely nothing against my sister, but rather I know what her reaction would be if she knew how much of the spotlight she's been in. She wouldn't like it, I can already tell. Knowing how much dad brags about her might even discourage her from coming home knowing how many people - some of them strangers - would smother her with questions about her trip. Jenny's a pretty social person (as she should be, given her dream to be a world activist) but I know for a fact that she's not the type that likes being the center of attention.
Even so, it gets me to thinking; I really wish I had a way to follow in her footsteps without heading down the same path. I wish I was special in my own way - like if I somehow found a way to truly be extraordinary and different. I don't really have any special skills or impressive talents. I don't know what I want to do when I get to college years from now or what my passions in life are and Jenny already had that all figured out before she even entered middle school! Meanwhile, I have no idea what I can give the world. Not a clue!
For now, I'm just Jenny's little brother, that kid who can put his leg behind his head on occasion and play the electric violin. What's so special about that? I'm a dime a dozen.
If only I could do something really amazing like Jenny, maybe I'll figure out what I could contribute to this world, y'know? All I need is one chance - one shot to prove to my Dad that I can make just as much a difference as Jenny does.
I just...haven't figured out what that is just yet.
Norm:
THERE SEEMS TO BE ABSOLUTELY NO ONE AT THIS RESERVOIR, BUT THERE ARE MANY FLAT STONES HERE THAT ARE PERFECT FOR SKIPPING. MAYBE I WILL BEAT MY RECORD THIS TIME FOR NUMBER OF SKIPS. OH LOOK! A VERY LONELY LOOKING ADOLESCENT BY THAT OAK TREE. I THINK I WILL ASK HIM IF HE WOULD LIKE TO SKIP STONES OR PLAY CATCH WITH ME.
Isabella:
No matter what kind of day I'm having, Phineas always has a way of making me feel better! When my day has been long and barely survivable, he's the first one with an idea to get me smiling again! Even if I wasn't romantically drawn to him, he'd still be the best friend a girl could have on a cloudy day! After the girls didn't show up for practice, I knew I was going to be in a sour mood. Even on the way home, I can't seem to keep away from trouble.
I came to his house yesterday after another long afternoon of being oppressed by strangers at Danville high, in tears because someone stuck gum in my hair on the bus ride home. When he answered the door, he knew exactly what was going on with me and pulled me into the kitchen to remove the gum like it was second nature to him. When he asked me what happened, I lied and said that I fell asleep on the bus and my hair got in a wad of gum because I didn't want him to worry too much about that things that've been happening. Besides, everything becomes okay when he lets me come over.~ Asking for his help with the gum was a good idea!
Phineas can be so focused sometimes.~
Phineas:
You know that experiment where you put mentos in a bottle of diet coke and it causes an explosion? I was thinking about that earlier today. How do you suppose someone came up with that? I'll bet it was by accident! Some of the most ground-breaking ideas came from accidents.
I don't really know who eats mentos, but someone must've been doing that while drinking a diet coke when BOOM! Discovery! I wish I could make a discovery that way - without even thinking!
I read somewhere that chocolate chip cookies were created that way. Ruth Wakefield, an inn-keeper's wife was trying to see if she could make chocolate cookies just by making cookie batter and putting chocolate bits in the mix, but they ended up not blending with the rest of the batter and just being baked in as little chips. Thus the birth of the chocolate chip cookie!
Hm...that makes me hungry. I wonder if mom's making anything downstairs. Hmmm...stairs...
Funny thing about stairs...
Isabella:
Anyway, after several attempts with peanut butter and baby oil, Phineas decided on using an element separation device he'd invented for last year's chemistry convention to pull the gum completely out of my hair without any harm done to the rest of my head. The only trouble was getting the peanut butter out afterwards. I guess that's to be expected, though - home remedies almost never work on the texture of mexican-jewish hair.
We sat by the television and watched old western TV movies until nine. The silence wasn't all that bad, but by the end he began asking me why I wasn't at school with the rest of the girls on the cheer squad. I asked him what he meant by that, seeing as I was at school the whole day and that I didn't see them at all - even when we had cheer practice. I think this confused him; he got a little quieter after that.
I don't mind too much, though! Besides, I haven't told you my favorite part!
For the first time in ages, he walked me home! Granted it's only a few steps since we live across from each other, but it was raining and he insisted on walking me home since I didn't have an umbrella. He's so considerate sometimes... He just takes such good care of me~
La la la~
I think I just disappeared into Phineas land again. Sorry.
We were standing on the front steps of my house for what seemed like hours just talking. We haven't done something like that since...well...it's been a really long time!
While we were walking that short distance, Phineas told me something that made my whole day better! No, not my day - my whole week! He said that sometimes he wakes up early and visits the reservoir around 6am when the weather is nice. That's by the northern end of Danville park, which is near where I visit so early in the morning! What are the odds that we've been visiting Danville around the same hours to watch the sky? It almost seems impossible, but it made me so happy!
Maybe this could mean that we can visit Danville Park together sometime! Should I ask him to meet me there? The reservoir is so pretty in the morning, but I probably haven't visited as often as he has... I mean, I really want to ask him, but I'm afraid of him saying no because of all the things that've happened recently - you know, with the whole breaking his nose and all that. He wouldn't reject an invitation with a friend, would he? It doesn't seem like something he'd do. Besides, we've been hanging out a lot since then during the time I came over to help take care of him. He's all healed now, but we've made a habit out of hanging out after school and doing homework like we did back in middle school!
Still though...I worry about messing this up and complicating our relationship more than it is! It seems like these accidents and horrible circumstances are bringing us closer together, but I'm so afraid something's going to happen to make everything awkward again!
Wait a moment, no! I should not live in doubt! I have no reason to be afraid of something that might not even happen! A fireside girl is optimistic and determined, so I need to take a chance and stop hiding behind "what if this happens" or "what about that."
That solves it! I'm going a back to Phineas's house tomorrow and asking him to meet me sometime in Danville park! Yes!
Norm:
LOOKS LIKE TODAY TURNED OUT LESS LONELY THAN IT USUALLY IS. I'M BACK AT DOOFENSHMIRTZ EVIL INCORPORATED, BUT I AM LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW WITH SATISFACTION BECAUSE I FEEL REFRESHED BY TODAY'S ACTIVITIES.
I MADE A FRIEND TODAY! CONTRARY TO EVERYTHING DOCTOR DOOF HAS TOLD ME ABOUT HOW I WILL NEVER MAKE FRIENDS BECAUSE I'M A COLD, EMPTY, MECHANICAL BOX OF SCREWS AND BOLTS, I MANAGED TO GET ALONG FINE WITH MY NEW HUMAN FRIEND. AS IT TURNS OUT, WE ARE A LOT ALIKE WHEN IT COMES TO WANTING TO FEEL MORE VALUED.
Django:
You wouldn't believe what happened to me when I was at the park today! I know this sounds crazy and completely illogical, but I met someone today and he's...not exactly human. In fact, he's a giant robot! And his name is Norm!
I know how this may sound impossible and if I don't anyone, they'd think I've gone out of my mind, but I think me and the robot got along really well! Well, despite the fact that he's eight feet tall and I'm significantly shorter and not nearly as broad and menacing...and also that he runs on squirrel power and has to stay away from chestnut trees and evergreens. Other than that, we got along fine. In fact, he wanted to come and hang out tomorrow by the same spot.
Norm said that he's been having the same trouble as me. Both of us are trying to prove ourselves to a person whose world seems to revolve around our siblings.
But OH MAN! If you could SEE this robot! Wouldn't it be the coolest thing ever if he could fly me around Danville?! Or maybe I won't need to worry about taking the bus to school anymore or the bullies on the football team! What if he has built-in rockets that can go super fast or the ability to break through walls? Oh man! That would be sweet!
I'll be seeing him in the park tomorrow again where we'll be playing more catch. I just gotta remember to bring my baseball glove!
Tomorrow can't come soon enough.
Norm:
IN A WAY, MY HUMAN ACQUAINTANCE AND I ARE SIMILAR. OUR DADS MAKE THINGS THAT ARE CONFUSING TO OTHER PEOPLE. HIS DAD IS AN ARTIST WHILE MINE IS A HAREBRAINED EVIL SCIENTIST WHICH MEANS THE SIMILARITIES ARE UNCANNY!
AT FIRST, MY NEW HUMAN FRIEND RAN AWAY IN HORROR AT MY GIANT METAL EXTERIOR, BUT ONCE I INTRODUCED MYSELF, I THINK THINGS WENT SMOOTHLY FROM THERE. WE HAD A PLEASANT CONVERSATION. IT WAS AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.
I'M BEGINNING TO THINK THAT I'M CAPABLE OF MAKING FRIENDS AFTER ALL!
Phineas:
...and that's my theory on how the invention of the modern day doorknob was indirectly inspired by the practical architecture of the Byzantine era!
Wow, I think my wrist is getting cramped from all this writing. This journal writing thing actually helps with problem-solving and expression more than I thought it would! Who would think that a simple journal can help sort out issues without having to make a machine to do it for me? If I'd known that before, I would've had a journal with me all the time instead of having to make as many inventions!
...Nah, scratch that. Building is fun. So is productivity. Doing stuff is cool, especially when it involves doing the impossible!
Candace just came into my room and said she, mom, and Ferb are going baby shopping this evening. I can't say I've ever done something like that, but I'm guessing it's something girls do more often than guys. It sounds like it'd be a lot of fun, though! I get really excited when I think about meeting my future niece! It hasn't really been long enough in her pregnancy to be able to tell if the baby's a boy or a girl, but I figured that since we've already met Candace's daughter fifteen years in the future, we already know the gender. Mom might not understand how or why we know...Eh, if the idea of time travel doesn't sell, I guess Candace could always play the "Mother's instinct" card.
Speaking of Candace, she seemed awfully panicked last time I saw her when I went downstairs for supper. She's becoming really jumpy lately - especially when someone mentions Jeremy. When she came into my room a moment ago, it was like she was in a real hurry to go baby shopping on such a short notice. I wonder why she's so antsy. Must be a hormone thing.
I'll have to be getting ready in a few minutes, so I'll wrap this up. Mom asked me if I wanted to bring a friend with us while we went shopping at the baby store, so I'm planning on asking Isabella to come with me. It'll be on short notice, but I just thought that after the tough days she seems to be having, she might like to do something since we seem to have a good time when we're together. Isabella and the girls on the squad must not hang out with each other as much as I thought they did. That's a little strange...
Looks like I'd better get going now. Girls like baby shopping, right? I think I'll swing by Isabella's right now.
Baljeet:
I cannot believe I am saying this, but...
I HAVE MADE THE TEAM! I HAVE MADE THE TEAM!
When I tried out, I never would have dreamed that I would actually make it on the team, but I am writing with this pen, on this paper, as an official member of the Danville High School Basketball Team!
I DO NOT KNOW HOW, BUT I AM ON THE DANVILLE HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM!
-TO BE CONTINUED- (MWAHAHAHA! CLIFFHANGER!)
Thanks, y'all! And a big thank you to everyone who's voted on the polls! It was tremendously helpful.
Soooo what will happen when Phinny and Izzy go shopping for baby stuffs? Why is Candace acting jumpy? What's going on with Vanessa, Ferb, and Monty? What will Perry Discover? What will Doof do about Vanessa? What will Monogram do about Monty? What's gonna happen with Buford's crush on Linda? What will happen now that Baljeet's on the team? What's up Cheyenne's sleeves?
Why are there so many questions to be answered?! Find out next chapter!
Now on to the (long awaited) Reviewer responses!:
Whythis, MassiveSinger, Guest 2, Alapest: Thank yooooou! TwT The encouragement makes me feel all happy inside! Yay!
woodland5: Oh...my Glob. I exploded when I read your suggestion. I am SO doing a Thomas and Marie journal edition now. Omg. Squee! New project! Now all I gotta do is come up with a genius plot! :D Thank you so much!
14AmyChan: I think everyone in this grand world needs relationship advice from Ferbman. The dude's a ladies man in the best way possible ;)
Axis22: Your reviews make me smile because it's like I'm reading your very thought process as you're reading my story! XD I get a real kick out of it! Oh, by the way, this chapter was the ever-awaited Django chapter, so I hope you liked it!
Ryan Stoppable: First, thanks for your reviews on this story in particular AND on the stories I've co-written with bilaterus. It's good to see a faithful viewer (no matter how bad I've been recently with keeping up!) Second, IKR? Isabellaaaaa stahp saying it can't get worseee. It always doessss.
Steph.107: I know you may feel negative about the review you wrote, but it actually gave me several ideas about what I should clear up within the future chapters! Don't worry about hurting my feelings! It's good to get feedback. :)
kirius george: First, I giggled at your username. It's like "curious george" but it's...it's...yeah, different. :D And yeah, I know! Writer's block is the worst!
TheCartoonFanatic01: Boooooy whatchu talkin' bout?! You update fairly regularly! You're totally good at being on time! ...As far as I've noticed... But it's the worst feeling ever knowing that people are waiting to see the update.
phineas81707: lol! I figured "Why not just make Ferb the knowledgable one in these next few chapters? What's the harm in that? Ferb knows adult stuff." I lol'd a little while writing it!
Shadouge-and-Silvaze4ever: I was so happy to read this! I got all smiley and everything. x3 Thanks for the enormously uplifting note there! Sorry the updates are so far apart as of recently, but it'll get better! Thanks a bunches!
PianoMan5: No, and that's the worst part about bullying at high school and rumors - they're NEVER justified. It's really sad writing Isabella getting picked on so much, but I like to think I even it out with Phineas taking care of her afterwards. x3
ChipmunkfanNo.1: I always love seeing your reviews! Thank you for once again taking the time to read my story and tell me what you think. I appreciate it so much. :)
bilaterus: Oh darling, you never cease to speak your mind, do you? :P *massive sigh* Love, do you know how hard it is to write Vanessa? It's basically like this: pick little things to get upset over, and then totally disregard everything that is WORTHY of getting upset over and simply put : "whatever." Also, forget about writing her as a happy person - it doesn't happen! Urgh, she's so frustratinngggg. Anyway, I'm so glad you took time out of that busy schedule of yours to review my humble little story. :P Oh, and good luck with your stories as well! What were they called again? Doof's Evil Phinbella Story? Oh, and that other nonsense one that you're writing with that girl? 4th Wall? Hope the two of you are doing splendid. :P
Thanks for all the patience and support! Next chapter will hopefully be updated quicker, assuming graduation stuff doesn't get in the way!
ALSO: That one-shot will be posted in a few days, so keep your eyes open! Poll will be open again, too!
Till next time, stick around!
-Blythe