So … how is everyone? … I finally updated this story and it only took me five minutes to do this chapter … so … after a year of waiting I think you all deserve an explanation as to why it took so long. You see, the thing is, the only reason I'm updating this story … is because I want to vent about a few things. First and foremost in comicon, one day I wake up and it's past, I never even knew it was coming up but it completely took me by surprise. But that's not the reason I'm speaking about this, I'm speaking about this because I head that the Phineas and Ferb episode "act your age" was talked about and that SPOILER ALERT! It takes place ten years after the summer that the series is in and that Phineas (obviously because it's the entire premise of the episode) confesses his feelings to Isabella, and that's what I want to talk about. Seeing as that episode takes place in the future, END SPOILER ALERT! I'm going to say something that will apply to all my stories unless otherwise stated; all of my stories take place as if that episode doesn't occur, seeing as the episode takes place in the future, there should be little continuity issues with my stories and the show. Now that isn't to say I don't think I will like it, I just think it's easier to say this than to make all of my stories AU. I look forward to that episode come valentine's day and hope that it is everything we want it to be. Also, I think it might be the creator's way of making a fanfiction for the show but that's for another time. There is one other thing I wanted to vent about but I will save that for the end. For now, to the reviews. (P.S. this chapter was not beta read because of reasons.)
Sabrina06: To bad the show took so long to continue … sorry about that.
Viscount Edmund Allenby: Not for a while I'm afraid.
Pregnantnun227: You clearly haven't read many of my stories, have you?
Jayda310: Sorry it took so long, I will and am.
Disclaimer: Phineas and Ferb characters belong to Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh.
Erick and story belongs to me
(Erick's POV)
(The weekend of Thanksgiving)
The sun is shining, it is warm out (which a miracle seeing as it was snowing all week), and we were putting the finishing touches on the welcome home party for Isabella and the others. I on the other hand was trying to avoid a conversation with a certain someone. But I digress, the entire group is going to be here and I am thinking about a girl. I could tell Phineas was excited seeing as this would be the first time since early summer that the entire group was at his house (Phineas, Ferb, Buford, Baljeet, Me, Irving, Django, Isabella, and the fireside girls). When the sign was finished I decided that it was finally time to face the music and talk to Katie. She was with the other fireside girls that didn't go to the private school helping put up the banner that welcomed the other fireside girls. I took a deep breath and began to walk over. "So Katie … there's … something that I need to talk to you about."
She looked over at me slightly afraid and smiled weakly. "Um … I … um … well …"
Just then, she was interrupted by a familiar yet slightly different voice caught everyone's attention, "What'cha'doin'?" We all looked to the gate to see Isabella and the other three fireside girls that also went to that fancy girl's school. While everyone was excited that they had all returned, every guy was focused on Isabella. Like all the other girls she had grown some, but unlike the other girls she had … matured slightly, and although it wasn't much, it was enough to give Baljeet a bloody nose which made him run into the house in utter embarrassment.
Just then, she was interrupted by a familiar yet slightly different voice caught everyone's attention, "What'cha'doin'?" We all looked to the gate to see Isabella and the other three fireside girls that also went to that fancy girl's school. While everyone was excited that they had all returned, every guy was focused on Isabella. Like all the other girls she had grown some, but unlike the other girls she had … matured slightly, and although it wasn't much, it was enough to give Baljeet a bloody nose which made him run into the house in utter embarrassment.
As we all laughed at Baljeet I looked back to where Katie was only to notice that she had taken the opportunity to make herself scarce. "Great." I said to myself. "As if this wasn't hard enough as it were."
(Phineas's POV)
I noticed a few things when I looked as Isabella. First that she had grown … in more ways than one, second that I really missed her more than I thought, and third … that statement I gave Rica Halloween night … was now a lie. "ARG!" Erick shouted grasping his ears and collapsing to the ground.
Everyone looked at him in confusion as he made his way to his feet. "I think someone just shouted in delight over a sentence that was obvious since ten chapters ago."
Ferb scratched his head curiously. "But … in the original story you say two chapters ago … you mean to tell me that Axis23 added eight chapters between the two versions?"
"Well, there was over a year between the last update and this one so … yeah." Erick responded.
"Can you two stop breaking the fourth wall?" I heard Isabella ask. I looked over to her and for some reason I felt the need to go over to her and … well kiss her.
"ARG! They shouted again." we all looked to Erick and started to assume that he was going crazy.
"Well like I said before What'cha'doin'?" An idea immediately popped into my head.
"Well" I started, "Looking at how everyone's changed in the past few months, it might be a good idea to make a time capsule so we can see what we used to look like some years from now." Everyone seemed to think that it was a great idea so Ferb immediately got started on some plans while I tried to sneak away. "I'm going to see how Baljeet is doing." I said going into the house. As I entered, I rushed into the kitchen thinking that no one would be in there. Sadly I was wrong but it was Baljeet so I just ran with what I said earlier. "Hey Baljeet you okay?" I asked.
"Physically, I will be fine." He said weakly.
"What's wrong?"
He sighed. "It is just … Isabella gotten so much more attractive hasn't she?"
I gave Baljeet a scared look. "I'm not allowed to think about her that way seeing as I now have a girlfriend."
Apparently he didn't hear me since he just kept on rambling. "Such beauty, such intelligence, such kindness, such leadership, such perfection"
I looked to the ground. 'ya I'll say.' I hit myself in the head 'I shouldn't be thinking about her that way I have a girlfriend.'
"STOP SCREAMING!" Erick shouted from the yard. I shrugged it off and started to walk to the back yard but what Baljeet said something that took me by surprise.
"Yet she only has eyes for Phineas." I froze and slowly turned around.
"Okay there loud gasps that time." I ignored what Erick said and continued to stare at Baljeet.
"Can you say that again Baljeet?" I asked.
Unfortunately this time he heard me but apparently forgot who he was talking to. "Isabella is in love with Phineas, has been whole life, but all that idiot see's when he looks at her is a friend, not a girl that is obviously in desperate need of his affection." I was … okay I was curious about how Baljeet didn't recognize that he was talking to me but I didn't question it at the moment so I just ran with it.
"How many times has Isabella tried to get … Phineas's attention?"
"Every day she came over she would try to flirt with him, tell him her feelings, or ask him out but every time he would misunderstand what she was talking about and break her heart even more … Phineas is an unworthy ######## who should get arrested for all he's put Isabella through!" I was taken aback by Baljeet's comment but I decided that enough was enough.
"Baljeet … please look at who you are talking to." I asked. He turned around and the biggest expression of fear appeared on his face.
"Oh … Phineas … how long have …" He fell to his knees "I'm sorry I insulted you oh please don't tell Isabella what I said, she will kill me!"
"Should I not tell her that you said that she loves me or that you called me an ########?" I asked glaring down at him.
"She will kill me for either and rip out my soul for both!"
I got to one knee and glared Baljeet in the eye. "Do you know how complicated you just made my life?" He shook his head. "Rica is never to find that Isabella likes me understand? It would put a major strain on my relationship with both Isabella and Rica if she ever found out."
(Erick's POV)
I shivered as a cold sensation found its way down my spine. "Why am I suddenly regretting telling Rica that Isabella has a crush on Phineas?" I asked myself.
(Phineas's POV)
Baljeet nodded and got to his feet. "I really didn't mean to insult you Phineas I just …"
I sighed. "I understand Baljeet, let's just go outside and get started on the time capsule." I helped him clean up the tissues he used and we made our way out side to work on the time capsule. When we finished we were all tasked to find something to put in it, something that represented us. It was decided that we would all find something at home and put it in the time capsule tomorrow, and then burry it next week after Rica had a chance to put something in it. But as … insisted by Ferb and Erick we would take a group picture now and put that in first.
"Alright now, everyone get into position." Irving said as he manned the camera. It was decided that the fireside girls kneel in front, Django, Irving, Buford, and Baljeet would stand next to the center group, and the center group consisted of Isabella, Erick, Ferb, and myself, with Ferb and I standing in the center.
"Hold on a second" Ferb said "I think that Isabella and Phineas should stand in the center." I stared at him with a look of shock.
"Why?" I asked.
Erick stuck his head out from the other side of Ferb and answered. "Because you two were the first two in this group."
"Ya and even though the two of us are the ones that come up with and build most of the things we do as a group I think the two founders are more deserving of the center than the two brothers." I (reluctantly) agreed with Ferb and he and Isabella switched places for the picture.
"Okay smile everyone!" Irving hit the timer and ran for his spot. We all silently counted down in our heads as the time grew close. Just as the last seconds counted down Isabella through her arms around me and pulled me into a hug, Thinking quickly I hugged her back and put on a slightly bigger smile for the camera, and just like that the picture was taken, after which we continued to enjoy the party.
So, what's the second thing I wanted to vent about? Why the new Phineas and Ferb and star wars crossover of course. Be warned, this does contain spoiler's but you probably already know about what I'm going to talk about seeing as it's already everywhere. I think that they actually had the alternate Isabella in there instead of the regular Isabella, and by alternate I mean from the second dimension. She sure does act like it right? All stern and mature, I say this because I think that this proves that alt Isabella loves Phineas and not Ferb. I have no idea why anyone else would think otherwise because that one game where alt Isabella has a thing for Ferb ISN'T CANNON DAMN IT! And the one game that could be cannon has alt Isabella have feelings for Phineas. Now if you're an alt Ferbella fan then I respect your decision and hope that the mental hospital you live in serves decent food. Yes, I am jumping on this completely shaky proof that the alt paring is Phinabella and not Ferbella because the Isabella in the special acts a lot like the Isabella from the alt dimension. Also I would like to say that that special is THE FIRST TIME Phineas officially showed an interest in Isabella romantically when he asked Ferb "Whadaya think, Ferb? A girl like her and a guy like me?" Very first time Phineas shows romantic interest in Isabella. That's another thing, this special has more affirmative Phinabella in it than any other episode, movie, or special so far. And one last note and the special, Doof has a horrible sense of time, it was already close to the end of the fourth act when he said he would have a victory number. And last on my list is something incredible sad, I put more work into both authors note than I put into this chapter … man … when I rant, I rant. Now to take a break and I hope that it won't be anouther year before the next chapter is up (it won't I promiss).
Hello, my name is Axis23 and I enjoy torturing characters.
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