A/N: Welcome Children to chapter 21, yes chapter 21…we have come such a long way haven't we since the beginning of this tale haven't we? Well I'm so glad I have the same readers, this pleases me, and great news after this story I'm working on another one called, "Teen Witch", it's a movie, a very old movie, some of you may have heard of it and some of you haven't and no you can't go out and rent it anymore, they discontinued it. ::wipes tear from eye:: but I taped it so I'm cool, but I think it'd be great to stick h/a in it…I'll give you a summary soon but not now, time for this story to take action…

~ In school~ (October 25)

Helga was very nervous about entering school. She didn't know what they might think of her new look. She didn't want to fight anyone that's for sure, but if she had to she would. She walked besides Phoebe; nearly on top of her I might add. Phoebe was really proud of Helga, she knew she could change, she knew their was a good person inside of Helga that needed a push to come out. All the kids were in Awe when they saw Helga; they were speechless. They're were the few that took nerve to compliment her and some just whispered to each other, scared to say something. Helga just kept walking; she had one destination in her mind. Locker, her locker; Then to class.

"Phoebe I can't take this, its like…like…"

"Like people can't believe that you changed." phoebe reassured Helga.

"Yeah, its like weird, I mean I don't know I can't explain it, and did you see Arnold and Gerald this morning? I mean they just stared at me. And by the way when you going to get together with old tall hair boy any way? I mean Gerald…(laughs to herself)" Helga said trying to change the subject.

Phoebe just blushed. "Helga don't go and try and change the subject on me like that, I mean I like…I wouldn't mind…"

"You like Gerald and you wouldn't mind going out with him…" Helga said reassured Phoebe.

"Yes exactly Helga…" phoebe said taking a deep breath.

Just then they heard an annoying voice. It was Rhonda. The one person Helga didn't want to run into.

"Well, well, well, look who's trying to fit in now girls." Rhonda said as she and her goony friends gathered around Helga.

"Well hello to you to PRINCESS," Helga said sarcastically.

"What are you trying to prove Helga, I mean what do you want in this society, I mean look at yourself, who are you trying to fool? Well for starters, your not fooling me and well the rest of the school that's for sure. I mean what are you wearing, make-up and your trying to look cute for whom? Nobody likes you! I mean your Helga G. Pataki, the biggest fraud in school. (Starts laughing uncontrollably)"

Helga was flabergasted. She felt those walls just starting to crumble into pieces. She new Rhonda was mean but this was just plain harsh. It was hitting below the belt. Helga didn't know what to say. She stood there in shock and then what she feared happened. She promised herself she'd never let anybody see her cry, but that all turned out to be a lie, her eyes filled up with salty tears and one by one they fell. Rhonda laughed even harder at this site. Then Helga looked up to see Arnold behind Rhonda. There was fire in his eyes. Helga took off and ran away. Phoebe went after her. So did Gerald. Arnold tapped Rhonda's shoulder.

"Ok like who is touching me…"

"What in the world did you think you were doing?" Arnold said with anger.

"Oh like you mean to tell me you actually care for that disgrace, really Arnold I thought more highly of you…" Rhonda said sheepishly.

Arnold was getting very, Very annoyed at Rhonda.

"Look RHONDA I'm getting sick of your F*** mouth, Helga's not the disgrace you are, Helga has more to offer to this world than all your D*** money and whatever else you have put together. Your just jealous because no matter how hard you try you can't be any more than a selfish little BRAT. And so what if I care for Helga, what are you going to do to tell me other wise? Huh, big shot? You know what your pathetic Rhonda, you know that? Your such a fraud it makes me sick…you know whatever, I have better things to do than to stand here and argue with you…" with that Arnold walked away from the wide eyed Rhonda.

"Get back here Arnold, this is not over!!!"

"Oh but it is. Or do you want me to make you look like a fool again perhaps the first round didn't do the trick? That's what I thought." Then Arnold followed in the same direction as where Gerald and phoebe ran off.

~The chase! ~

            Helga ran and ran till she was literally out of the school and till she was past her house. She stopped at the lake. She was so humiliated. She felt herself slipping and actually thinking that she was a disgrace and a big fraud. She just wanted to die, right then and there. She didn't really care what became of her. She then was startled to her a number of familiar voices shouting her name.

"Helga!!!"

"Helga where are you?"

"Helga please answer us!!"

This annoyed Helga. She finally gave in and yelled back.

"Crinimey! Alright already, I'm over here." Helga said aggressively.

Phoebe rushed into Helga's arms and hugged her with all her little body could consume.

And yes Gerald even and wait so did Arnold joined the big group hug. Helga felt a sign of relief but the urge to cry again.

"Oh Helga, are you ok?" Phoebe asked.

"Yeah I'm ok, but…" Helga started to get chocked up.

"Its ok Helga, I took care of Rhonda, boy did I…" Arnold said trying to comfort her.

"By the way you look amazing," Arnold said trying not to blush. Then they all agreed.

"Thank you but…never mind…I really appreciate everything your all doing for me but do you think I can have some time alone, please?" Helga asked teary eyed.

The trio looked at each other and agreed that they would give her space.

"Sure Helga, but just let me know if you need anything ok?" phoebe said giving her one more giant hug before leaving.

"Yeah sure thing Phoebe, thanks again…" Helga said while returning the hug.

"Umm…Helga I'm sorry bout what happened today and I hope you know I'm here for you, ok?" Gerald said giving her hug.

"Gee thanks Gerald," Helga returns the hug.

"Umm Helga I'm having a Halloween Party on Halloween night at my house and I would be honored if you would accompany me. So what do you say?" Arnold said holding on to Helga's hand.

"Sure thing Arnold, I'd love too, and thanks for helping me out today…" before she could say one more thing Arnold embraced her. Before he left her he gave her a kiss on the forehead and winked and walked away.

~Alone~

Helga sat there on the grass, thinking about what just happened with Rhonda and everyone. She was completely sickened. How cruel people can be when you're the victim.  She felt happy though because she actually didn't feel alone. She knew phoebe cared for her but Gerald and Arnold; that's a new deal. She didn't mind though. She sat there and stared into the lake and tried to relax.

"Today is Friday, Helga, you have the entire weekend to rethink your standards." She thought to herself.

A/N: well now, seems pretty interesting so far huh? Are the paragraphs more readable? Anyway thanks for the reviews and boy do I have some tricks up my sleeves for the next chapters. ::Laughs evilly::