Old chapter, made new.

Disclaimer: Idea mine, Hey Arnold not.

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2 Rhetorical Questions

2.1 What if…



2.1.1 By: Christina

2.1.1.1 Phoebe the Genius

It was Monday the 9th. Fate, it would seem, was on their side once again. The coming up Friday was the 13th. Helga and Phoebe were searching the mall for a sweater that Arnold had had. They came home empty handed. The Phoebe got an idea.

"Let's check online! Maybe they will have the sweater."

She went to sweater.com and searched until midnight with Helga by her side, shaking her head. Helga yawned.

"We'll never find that sweater!"

"Don't be so pessimistic. Here, the last page. Then tomorrow we can check other sites."

"Alright. Hurry up. I'm tired."

Phoebe waited as the page loaded, then started scrolling down.

"No… no… no… no… wait! Go up, it's the third one from the top. Yes! That is it! That's the sweater Arnold was wearing! Order it! Oh Phoebe we've done it!"

Helga and Phoebe leaped up and gave each other a hug. Then they began the horrible task of waiting for it to come, and for Friday to come. If this didn't work then Arnold's wish would be forever true and she would never get the chance to tell him how she felt because she didn't know him in this lifetime.



Arnold was sleeping on the plane, dreaming of Helga. The flight attendant stood waiting.

"Sir. SIR."

Arnold stirred, "Huh?"

"Would you like the chicken or steak?"

"Steak please."

The flight attendant walked away. Arnold went back to sleep. 2 more hours and then he would go find Helga.



Helga and Phoebe were now shopping in Wal*Mart looking for the Grape Soda. Helga still wasn't sure how they were going to re-enact the lightning storm, but Phoebe said she knew how and wouldn't tell Helga. Helga just let it go and trusted Phoebe. It was Tuesday the 10th and they were trying to get everything ready for that Friday. Then Helga looked at the shelves, where a lone can of Grape Soda stood. She quickly grabbed it and went to the checkout line, Phoebe following close behind.

Now for the storm and the wish. Would it work? Helga was so nervous. If she changed the wish, would she remember this life? Maybe she would remember what life was like without Arnold and would be inspired to tell him how she felt.

She sighed and Phoebe gave her a sympathetic look. They left with their prize and returned to the hotel. There, Phoebe sat Helga down with her eyes gleaming.

"Ok Helga. I'm ready to tell you my master plan. Throughout my college years I was developing this… project. It was mainly to cause rain to fall, you know. For country's where they get little rain. But it can also provoke thunder and lightning."

"Oh my gosh Phoebe! You are a genius! I can't believe how smart you are. I mean; this is the solution!"

"Aw, it was nothing. Just, make sure it works. I want to grow up with someone as cool as you for my best friend."

"Listen Pheebs, I got to run. I need to sort some things out and make sure we aren't missing anything. So why don't you get some rest and I'll call you tomorrow?"

"Ooh rest; sounds good. Ok I guess I'll see you later."

Helga walked over to her hotel room and unlocked the door. She saw the bed, so inviting, she just had to take a little nap. She could always work later.