Well, here's the second chapter of Big Ed. In this chapter, I reveal that Kevin and Nazz are now dating. Please enjoy!

Chapter Two- Race For The Fish

It was morning, and Bella, the Eds and Nate were outside Edd and Bella's house. They were standing behind a stand that said 'Hand-made Photos' on a sign. "Are you sure this will work?" Eddy asked Bella. She nodded. "Of course. You've seen how good I am at drawing," Bella said. "Well, I haven't," Nate said. Bella took out a piece of paper and a mechanical pencil. "Sit," she instructed Nate. He sat down in the chair in front of the stand.

Bella kept looking at Nate, then back at the paper. After ten minutes, she put the pencil down and put her hands behind her head. "Fatto," she announced, "That means 'done' in Italian." Nate took the drawing and his mouth fell open. It was perfect! Down to the last detail! "You're good!" Nate exclaimed. Bella blushed and smiled. "Grazie," she said. "That will be a quarter," Eddy said.

"This one's on me," Bella said, taking out a quarter and giving it to Eddy, "I wanted to do an example anyway." Nate smiled at Bella. "Thanks," He said. "NP. Is it ok if I hang it up for everyone to see?" Bella asked. "Sure," Nate said. Bella took the picture, took out a thumb tack and pinned the picture nest to the sign. "I actually think that this one might work," Edd said. "Ya! Drawing is fun!" Ed exclaimed.

10 minutes later, Kevin and Nazz walked up. "What's this?" Kevin asked. "It's a photo booth," Eddy explained. "Except Bella here will draw you, instead of us using an actual camera," Edd added. "Cool! Bella's a good drawer," Nazz said, taking out a quarter and giving it to Eddy. "Ok, now you can sit or stand, and you can do a photo with someone if you like," Bella said. "But it's a quarter per person," Eddy said.

"Ok. You wanna do a picture with me, Kevin?" Nazz asked, turning to Kevin. "Yeah, alright," He said, taking out another quarter. "Ed! Chair!" Bella instructed. Ed pulled out another chair from behind him and set it next to the chair in front of the stand. Nazz and Kevin sat down, Nazz on the left, and Kevin on the right. Kevin put his arm around Nazz's shoulders, who smiled. "Ok, now hold still," Bella said.

15 minutes later, (It took longer since it was two people) Bella was done. "Awesome!" Nazz said, looking at the perfect picture, "You want it, Kevin?" Kevin shook his head. "Na, you keep it," He said as they walked away. "You are good, Bella!" Ed said, smiling. "Grazie," Bella said, "I really like to draw. It's like a side hobby."

"Side hobby?" Nate asked. Bella nodded and took out her phone. "My main hobby is goldfish care," she said, showing Nate pictures of about five three-inch goldfish in a 40-gallon tank. "That one's name is Comet," Bella said, pointing at an orange fish with a long tail, "Cathy," She pointed at a white-and-orange fish, "Jar-Jar," She pointed at a multi-colored fish, "Koikena," She pointed at an orange fish with a black spot on its head, "And Golden Rod," She pointed at a golden yellow fish, "My dad named that one."

Bella put her phone back in her pocket. "I think Comet has eggs, so I have a 20 gallon set up for when she does," Bella said. "It's true. It's set up in her room," Edd said. "They're huge!" Nate said. "They're bigger in person," Eddy said. "Oh! Can we see them, Bella? Huh?" Ed asked. Bella shrugged. "Why not? They're right inside," Bella said. They walked inside to find a huge tank on a stand by the door.

"Cool!" Nate said, walking up to the tank. "I've had them for about a year," Bella said as she fed the fish. Felice watched her. She knew better than to get too close. While Bella might be a cat, and liked to eat fish, that was only when they were not pets. She was super protective of her goldfish, more protective than she was of Felice. "I thought goldfish only lived for, like, a month or so," Nate said. Bella suddenly looked angry. "Oh, no," Edd said, face-palming. "That's what most people think," Bella said calmly, "And that's because people keep them in tiny fish bowls, which don't have enough air, which quickly kill the fish," Bella continued, getting a little madder with each word, "And even worse, they get them from fairs, where they've been sitting in the sun all day, and they probably have an illness, killing them at least a month after taken home. No one knows how to care for them, and what kind of goldfish they should get if they want to have them for a long time.

"Also, people get goldfish from feeder fish tanks, where lots of tiny goldfish are stuffed into one tank. These fish are often very sick. Onlt the most skilled keepers take in a handful of these poor fish to save them from there cruel destiny and nurse them back to health," Bella finished her angry rant, then took a deep breath and smiled, "Comet was actually my first fish. I've had her for two years, and I got her from a feeder fish tank. I chose her to raise her and nurse her. She's my favorite one." Nate stared at Bella, still surprised by her angry rant.

"She's very mad about the way most people treat goldfish," Edd explained. "Yeah, the first time I made fun of how goldfish only remember stuff for, like, three second, she went on a rant that was two minutes long, just explaining how I was wrong," Eddy said. He looked at Ed, who was mesmerized by the fish. "Pretty fishies," Ed laughed. Bella suddenly remembered something. "You think that's cool?" Bella asked, "Wait till you see my newest addition."
She led the Eds and Nate outside. "Yes, she's been working on this for quite some time," Edd said. Nate, Ed and Eddy's mouths dropped at the sight. In the back yard was a huge pond, with rocks around the edge, a fountain in the middle, and tons of goldfish! "I didn't name them all. Heck, I don't even know haw many there are," Bella said. "How come you never told us about this?" Eddy asked.

"I wanted it to be a surprise," Bella said like it was obvious. "FISHIES!" Ed yelled, running over to the pond. Bella covered her ears. "Ed! Be quiet!" Bella hissed, "My ears hurt!" Nate looked at Bella, who was still covering her ears. He was still getting used to her being a cat. "Sorry," Ed said as Felice walked over. She sat down and stared at the moving fish. Oh, if only she could catch one!

"Besides, goldfish ponds, or any pond for that manner, are ment for peace and relaxation," Edd said. "This is where I come when I'm angry," Bella sighed, sitting down on a bench next to the pond, "Here, or my room." Eddy sat down next to Bella and put his arm around her shoulder. "Well, I have to admit. It's really nice," Eddy said. "Gotta agree with that," Nate said, kneeling down next to the pond.

"Indeed," Edd said, "Why, even I come out here sometimes to clear my mind when I'm mad." Nate nodded. "I can see why," He said, standing up. Just then, Bella got an announcement on her phone. She took out her phone and jumped up, squealing excitedly. "What is it, Bella?" Edd asked his jumping step-sister. "I just got a message from the GKC, or Goldfish Keepers Club, that one of the members is giving away his most prized fish!" Bella answered.

"Another fish, Bella?" Edd asked, "Don't you have enough?" Bella looked at Edd. "You don't understand," Bella said, "This is a prize winning goldfish. He's won every single contest his owner was entered him in. He's made thousands of dollars!" Eddy perked up at that last comment. "How much money?" He asked excitedly. (That's a quote from my Grow Up series!)

"Thousands," Bella said. Eddy jumped up, smiling widely. "We could be rich!" He exclaimed, "How do we get to where ever he's selling it?" Bella looked at her phone. "He's selling it at the GKC's clubhouse," Bella said, "It's not far from here. And it says that he's only selling it for 5 bucks. It's first come, first serve." Bella smiled and looked up from her phone. "Boys, get your bikes. We're getting that fish!"

They all cheered and ran to grab there bikes. Nate had a skate bored instead. "Alright. Because I'm the second biggest member, they'll have told me first. We've got about five minutes before everyone else knows," Bella explained. She got to the front of the group and told them to "Follow me!"

They were riding for about 7 minutes before another kid came by on his bike. "Ciao, Micheal," Bella said. He had brown hair, brown eyes, and wore a black shirt with three green slash marks on it and black pants. "Give it up, Bella! I'm so gonna beat you to that fish!" Micheal yelled. Bella scoffed. "Yeah right. I got four other people on my side, and I'm the fastest bike rider from my neighborhood!" She yelled back.

"Who do you have on your side?" Micheal yelled, "These slow pokes?" The Eds and Nate got mad. "You did not just say that!" Eddy yelled. "I think he did!" Nate said. "Let us show this gentleman what we can do!" Edd said. They all sped up, leaving Micheal far behind. "Good bye, Bella's friend!" Ed shouted happily. "Ya don't mess with a cat," Bella said. "
Especially if that cat is you!" Eddy said.

They rode for another three minutes before another kid rode up on there bike. This one was a girl. She had two blond pony tails and wore a yellow tee shirt and a short orange skirt. She looked to be about seven. "Ciao, Nicole," Bella said. "Hi, Bella!" Nicole said nicely, "I'm gonna get that fish!" Bella giggled. Nicole was very nice, even when she was determined to do something.

"Well, I want that fish, too. But I'll tell you what. If I win, I'll let you come over and see it any time you want," Bella offered. "Ok!": Nicole said. Bella, Nate and the Eds rode ahead of Nicole. "Ha! She's way behind, now!" Eddy laughed. "Let's get that fishy, guys!" Ed cried happily.

When the Eds finally got to the GKC clubhouse, they rushed inside to find a huge goldfish in a tank. "That's him!" Bella whispered excitedly, pointing. The fish was a perfect orange, about six inches, and showed no sign of illness. His owner was standing next to him. He had brown hair, blue eyes, and wore a black shirt and pants. "Ah, Bella! You're here!" He cried. He had a slight Italian accent.

"Jacon, it's great to see you," Bella said, giving the boy a quick hug. "You're the first one here," Jacon said. "Yes!" Bella said, "Jason, these are my friends, Ed, Eddy and Nate," She said, pointing at each boy, "And my step-brother, Double D." Jacon shook everyone's hands. "I've heard a lot about you all," Jacon said, "Except for Nate."

"That's because he just moved in yesterday," Bella explained. "Ah, that explains it," Jacon said. He turned to Bella, "Just let me get Jake ready." He walked over to the tank. Bella, Nate and the Eds sat down. "So, how'd you get so into goldfish?" Nate asked. Bella let out a long breath. "Oh, where should I start?..."

(FLASHBACK!)

(Everyone in this flashback are speaking Italian. So that you can understand they will be speaking English.)

We see a young Bella- about 8 years old- in a hall way with a table with small fish bowls on it. Her dad is next to her. "You wanna try this game, Bella?" Her dad asked. Bella nodded. "Yeah! It has the coolest prize of any game here- a goldfish!" Bella said. They were in Bella's school. Her school had had a fair-like thing, with games in the halls with all sorts of prizes. But only one had caught Bella's eyes. A goldfish.

To win, you had to get a small ping-pong ball into a fish bowl. Each turn was 50 cents. "Alright," Her dad said, giving the man two quarters. The man gave Bella a ping-pong ball. She took careful aim. She drew her hand back a little and tossed the ball. It bounced around for a minute before landing right in the middle bowl! "I won!" Bella cried, jumping around, "I won! I won! I won!"

The man gave Bella's dad a ticket for one free goldfish. "Just take this to any pet store that sells goldfish," He explained. "Will do," Bella's dad said. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his shirt. "Come on, daddy! Let's go!" Bella whined. "Alright," Her dad said. They walked out to there car and drove off.

We then see Bella and her dad in a small pet store. Bella was staring at a tank full of goldfish. (You know what that means? It was a freaking feeder fish tank! But I didn't know that back then. I thought the fish were perfectly healthy.) "OK, Bella. Which one do you want?" Bella's dad asked her, kneeling down. Bella's eyes scanned the tank, looking for the perfect fish. "That one!" She said, pointing to an orange goldfish.

The man that worked at the pet store took out a fish net and scooped up the fish. With some difficulty, of course! The fish was very active, and tried to swim away from the net. He finally trapped the fish in a corner and put him in a plastic bagfilled with water.

"I'll call him Sammy," Bella said when they got in the car.

(FLASHBACK ENDED)

"Bella! Jake is ready!" Jason said. Jake was in a smaller tank on a pully. "Eddy, can you pull my bike for me?" Bella asked, "I've gotta pull Jake." Eddy nodded. When they got home, Bella put Jake in the big pond. The other goldfish, who were about five inches each, moved out of the way. "So, Bella, can you tell us the rest of the story?" Nate asked. He wasn't all that interested, but he'd do anything to get on Bella's good side. Especially after the whole cat misunderstanding yesterday. "Maybe tomorrow," Bella said.

Cliffhanger! I know it's not exactly a life-or-death cliffhanger, but it's still something. And p.s. the story I'm telling is how I really got interested in goldfish. That's right. A true story! Keep up-to-date for the next chapter! And here's a fun fact! I based the names off of people in my family. Micheal is my oldest brother, Jason is my youngest brother, but he's still older than me, and Nicole is my mom. Jake the fish is my three-year-old cousin. His real name is Jacob, but that's too close to Jason, so I used Jake instead.