Chapter 95
(Ketchum Park)
The park is covered with snow and all those who are there are savoring the moment with some snowy play time.
Lincoln and Jordan are ice skating. Lincoln is having some trouble with it, but not for Jordan.
She then skates to her lover and helps him keep steady.
"I can't believe this is your first time ice skating" said Jordan.
Lincoln chuckles. "Give me a break beautiful, I'm used to roller blades. This is a whole new level for me."
He almost falls, but he's caught by his older sister Lynn. "Careful there bro."
"Thanks Lynn. So what brings you here?" asked Lincoln.
"Isn't it obvious" said Lynn as she shows him what she was wearing.
She was in her hockey attire. And then Margo and the rest of Lynn's sports friends arrive.
"Ah! Ice hockey training" replied Lincoln.
"Bingo little bro. we're gonna be over on the other side of the lake, just to make things less harmful to others who might be skating nearby" said Lynn. She then skates off. "Later you two."
"So, you still wanna continue skating?" asked Jordan with a love daze.
"If it's like dancing, then you lead my lady" replied Lincoln.
They both continue they're small skating routine.
Liam and Tabby are by the side of the frozen lake putting on some ice skates.
"Ya'll ready for this darlin'?" asked Liam.
"Dang right I am luv" replied Tabby.
They both head onto the ice and skate together, then they both try and do some spinning tricks. But it gets a little out of control and they spin right towards Lincoln and Jordan.
Lincoln and Jordan however have no clue they just switched partners.
Jordan opens her eyes to see Tabby in front of her. They both stop.
"What just happened?" asked Jordan.
"Where the heck is Liam?" asked Tabby.
They both spotted Lincoln and Liam spinning and they both stop with dizzy eyes and holding hands.
Jordan and Tabby giggles.
The two boys regain their vision and look at each other.
"This just got awkward" said Lincoln.
"Dang right it is" said Liam.
They both let go and head back to their girlfriends.
"Well, that was unexpected" said Jordan.
"And a little funny too" said Tabby.
Lincoln and Liam rolled their eyes with a smile.
"So, what are you two doing here?" asked Lincoln.
"We were just gonna do some ice tricks, just for the fun of it" replied Liam.
"Also this is a nice day for some ice skating. We just didn't know you two would be here" said Tabby.
"Well, how about we all ice skate together?" said Jordan.
"Sounds like a plan. Let's just not mistakenly switch partners" replied Lincoln.
Tabby giggles.
"That still was very unsettlin'" said Liam.
All four kids head on to ice skate together.
Meanwhile back on solid snowy land.
Lori and Leni are chatting with their friends Dana, Becky, Whitney and Carol.
"So, You're dad is closing the restaurant for the day?" asked Carol.
"Yeah, he came down with a cold. He'll be better soon, looks like we'll be ordering take out for a while" replied Lori.
"I can't go to work today because Mrs. Carmichael's son got sick too" said Leni.
"Well that explains why Reiningers is closed" said Becky.
"Heh, there aren't any big sales coming up until this weekend" said Whitney.
"Which is when we all have to be at our strongest to get passed all of the other shoppers!" said Dana.
"Yeah!" they all cheered.
Then Leni remembered. "Oh, sorry girls. But I can't be part of it. I gotta work at that time."
"Oh sorry about that Leni. The bad part about that is you're gonna be in the middle of that sea of customers" said Becky.
"Better yet an ocean of customers" said Carol.
Leni was confused by this. "But I'm gonna be working at the mall. Not a fish market."
Lori pinches the bridge of her nose. "That's not what they meant Leni."
Luna on the other hadn is also there, just three benches away from them and with her is Sam Sharp.
"So you figured out the song you're gonna perform for this Christmas?" asked Sam.
"Sure did and all it took was last week's snow ball fest with the little dudes" replied Luna.
"So what's the title?" asked Sam.
"Shake up Christmas!" replied Luna.
Sam smiles at the idea. "Sounds festive!"
"I know right, I already came up with a few of the lyrics. I figured that it'd be good with acoustics and percussions" replied Luna.
Sam then notices some part of Luna was off. "You still not feeling groovy after what happened with your little brother?"
Luna sighs. "Yeah, it was the scariest thing that's ever happened to our family. After Lincoln got his memories back, I kept smothering him with concerning hugs and it was only for one day."
"Did you at least backed off a bit?" asked Sam.
"He told me to lay it low for a while, but that doesn't stop me from showing him how much I feel for the little dude" replied Luna.
"Like what?" asked Sam.
"Well, every morning when I wake up, I always give Lincoln a hug and a kiss on the forehead" replied Luna.
"Aww, that's sweet" replied Sam.
"Then I would sit next to him when he's reading a comic and play some nice tunes with my acoustic. He doesn't seem to mind" replied Luna.
"Now that is supportive" said Sam.
"When Jordan shows up I would give them some private time but I would always watch over to see if they needed anything" said Luna.
"You're starting to act like cupid" said Sam.
"When Lincoln isn't feeling himself when he sleeps I would sometimes come down from my top bunk and snuggle next to my little bro" said Luna.
"Okay, now that is the sweetest thing I have ever heard. You need a third party in that snuggle?" asked Sam with a wink.
Luna blushes. "That sounds sweet Sam, but Lincoln would definitely think it's awkward."
"Still, you are by far the best sibling Lincoln has. You show some respect, you both have some likings to music, you were both close since he was born and you were appointed his legal guardian. This shows so much coming from you and that faithful day Lincoln met little Rosato" said Sam.
"Yeah, it does" Luna looks to the lake and see Lincoln, Jordan, Liam and Tabby ice skating. Then they're joined by Stella and Zach.
Soon the louds finish they're day at the park and head home.
"So Lori, you looking forward to the big sale this Saturday?" asked Lincoln.
"Sure am bro" replied Lori.
"I really wish I could join. But I gotta man or woman my post. Or was it shift?" said Leni.
"So, anything new from your fun ice skating with your pals?" asked Lynn.
"Well, Rusty is close to trying to get his grades back up, Jordan's friends are gonna be spending they're Christmas somewhere in Canada this month and Clyde and Penelope along with their parents are gonna be spending the weekend at a snow resort" replied Lincoln.
"Are you and Clyde still just friends?" asked Luna.
"Yeah, and I prefer it stays that way. He still has a long way to take it to change" replied Lincoln.
"Penelope is with him for that. Maybe this will make him better for middle school" said Jordan.
"I wonder what the others did while we were all gone" said Leni.
(Loud House)
They arrive home to see Patriot was flying towards Lincoln and squawking about something.
They follow him to the backyard to see Lucy performing some kind of sermon and Lana shedding some tears, with Hops underneath her hat.
"This can't be good" said Lincoln.
They all head outside and stand next to Lana.
They look into the makeshift grave and see a show box and small tomb stone with the name "R.I.P Little Chuck, the best dang Toad Hops ever had as a friend."
They were confused. They never knew Lana had a pet toad.
Soon it was time to bury the shoe box.
"Umm, Lana when did you have a pet Toad?" asked Jordan.
Lana was sniffing with sadness. "H-He was m-me and Hops friend. We m-met him this s-summer at the r-rose garden and n-now he's gone."
Lincoln and the other did their best to comfort their little sister.
"Don't worry Lana, you still have your other animal friends" said Lori.
"Don't cry Lana" said Leni.
"Every little thing is gonna be alright" said Luna.
"At elast you still have Hops, El Diablo and Izzy" said Lynn.
"Y-Yeah" cried Lana.
Then Jordan looked towards the box. "Lucy stop!"
Lucy stopped shoveling dirt and snow. "What?"
Jordan then picks up the box.
"Umm, Jordan what are you doing?" asked Lincoln.
She then opens the box and looks to the toad. She pokes it and it does nothing.
They were all confused. But Lana was feeling scared.
"What are you doing?!" said Lana.
Jordan then patted the toads belly and soon they heard a small croak.
This shocked them, Patriot faints.
"Oh no! It's a Zombie!" yelled Leni.
"I don't think so brah" said Luna.
"Lana, he's not dead. He was just hibernating" said Jordan.
"B-But he wasn't breathing! And he had no pulse!" said Lana.
"That's because his Toad species is different from other amphibians" replied Jordan. "There are some other reptiles who hibernate by shutting down all of their vital organs, then they wake them all up when spring comes."
Then Lincoln remembers what he read from the library. "Just like the Siberian Salamander! It can stop its heart if it's frozen in ice!"
"Exactly" replied Jordan. She then hands the shoe box to Lana.
Lana takes the box and cries tears of joy. "H-He-s not dead!"
"Guess he just croaked up" said Luna.
"This is still gross" said Leni.
"Well, I'm going back inside" said Lori.
"Same" said Lynn. Leni followed soon after.
"So, what am I supposed to with him now?" asked Lana.
"Put him somewhere safe, so no other predator can eat him" replied Lincoln.
"I doubt that's gonna be a problem. The only dangerous animal here is Patriot" said Lucy.
They all look to Patriot who was still passed out.
"Lincoln, can I put him in the Tree house?" asked Lana.
Lincoln smiled. "Sure Lana, he'll be safe there and once its spring, I'll bring him down."
Lana then hugs her brother. "Thank you Lincoln!"
Lincoln hugs her back. Luna smiles, it reminded her f when she was very young with Lincoln.
They all head up to the Tree house and place the shoe box next to one of the lamps they have.
"That way, he'll be safe and warm" said Lincoln.
"Good thinking bro" said Luna.
"And since you're already up here Lana. You wanna have a snack?" asked Jordan.
"Heck yeah!" replied Lana.
They all went to the snack boxes and ate a few chips and sodas.
Just a little something that came to me in my sleep, again. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.