A/N: Here's Chapter 2 of the fanfic and I hope you guys enjoy this! Oh! and don't forget to rate and review this story. Constructive criticism is appreciated if you plan to include it in your review.

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"Class, listening ears please. As we all know, our trip to San Lorenzo is next week, so for your homework, you have to do research on the culture and traditions of the people of San Lorenzo and the do's and dont's in there, as well." Mr. Simmons said

"But...Mr. Simmons...that's hard..." Harold whined

"Now...now, Harold, it isn't that hard, you just gotta put your mind in it." Mr. Simmons said

"Yeah Harold, stop whining about it." Helga said

Class for that day has officially ended for the P.S. 118 gang as soon as the bell rang and the students started to talk about San Lorenzo and what they're gonna do there.

"I'm going to wear my newest sundress that I bought on my Paris vacation last week." Rhonda said to Sheena while they were walking to their lockers

"I can't wait to go to San Lorenzo! I heard there are over 20,000 species of bugs in there!" Nadine said

"Lorenzo, excited for San Lorenzo, huh? I heard a lot of people can't wait to see their supreme leader." Sid jokingly said to Lorenzo

"That's not even funny, Sid." Lorenzo said to Sid

"Whatever you say, supreme leader." Sid said mockingly while holding his laughter

"What's with San Lorenzo anyway? It's not like that place is worthy for our time, must be a boring place, you know?" Helga said to Phoebe

"You know Helga, you might actually be wrong about that place." Phoebe said to Helga as they reached their lockers

"Yeah Helga, you gotta agree with Phoebe, what if San Lorenzo is actually a nice place." Arnold said to Helga

"It's none of your business football head, it's not like you've even been there." Helga scowled at Arnold

"Whatever you say, Helga." Arnold said as he walked away

Helga went nearer to her locker and she took her locket out of her shirt and started reciting one of her monologues to Arnold..."That stupid stinkin' football head, he doesn't know what he's talking about, I mean...has he even been to San Lorenzo?...but yet...part of me thinks that I shouldn't treat him that way, part of me thinks I shouldn't think he knows nothing, I mean what if he know's something...Oh Arnold! My true love, why did I ever scowl on you, why can't I just be nice to you..." Her monologue was stopped when she heard someone breathing loudly on her back, and it was no other than Brainy. She did what she usually did to deal with Brainy sneaking up on her. She raised her fist up and hit him on the face before going back to her own business.

Right after Helga was finished taking her books from the locker, she and Phoebe rode the bus home and while on the ride, they were talking about San Lorenzo like what the rest of the people in the bus were talking about.

"According to this Atlas I borrowed from the library, San Lorenzo is mostly rainforests and life there is laid back." Phoebe said to her best friend, Helga

"Laid back?...You mean there's no electricity there, right? That means I can't watch Friday night wrestling on TV in there, right?" Helga frantically asked Phoebe

"Yes, yes and yes." Phoebe answered

"What kind of bucko would join some essay contest with a class trip to some lame place, anyway?" Helga asked

"You know what Helga, if you don't like the fact that the prize for the essay contest I just joined is just a trip to a place you call lame, fine, but you know I gave all my efforts in order to win us the class trip, you know." Arnold said to Helga

"Oh! Shut up, football head. Really? You would risk your efforts even if it's obvious that the prize would be a class trip to some lame place called San Lorenzo? Crimeny!" Helga asked

"It's more than that Helga...and I hope you'll understand." Arnold said

"Whatever floats your boat, football head." Helga said as she looked away as Arnold went back to minding his own business

Arnold's POV

I don't really get why Helga doesn't appreciate the effort I have done to win this contest. I mean, I am aware that San Lorenzo is a laidback place and life there is simple but really Helga? Really? You'd just step up there and say mean things about my birthplace without even thinking about what you're saying? Really Helga? How mean could you be?

"Hmm...hmm...hmm...that Helga G. Pataki just doesn't stop getting into your nerves, doesn't she?" Gerald asked Arnold

"Yup." Arnold said, "I don't get why she has to be so mean to me?" Arnold asked his best friend, Gerald

"I really don't know, still mysterious after five straight years." Gerald said

Just as Arnold and Gerald finished talking, the bus stopped right in front of Arnold's house and Arnold, with his best friend, Gerald went down from the bus and both of them went straight into Arnold's house.

"Hey Shortman! How's your day?" Phil asked Arnold

"It's Okay." Arnold answered

"And I see you brought your little friend here, Gerald." Phil said as he looked at Gerald

"Good Evening Arnold's Grandpa." Gerald said

"And I've got some great news!" Arnold said

"What is it, boy?" Phil asked

"I won the essay writing contest!" Arnold happily said

"Arnold won the essay writing contest! He won!" Phil said loudly for all the boarders to hear while he carried Arnold up

"Did you hear that? My kimba won!" Gertie said to the boarders as she hugged her grandson

"Arnold! Congratulations!" Mr. Hyunh said as he shook Arnold's hands

"Congratulations Arnold!" Ernie said as he shook Arnold's hand with a strong grip

"Arnold! You did it!" Oskar said as he shook Arnold's hand

"Congratulations Arnold!" Suzie said as she shook Arnold's hand

"Guys...guys..." Arnold said to everyone, "Thank you so much...I really appreciate you guys...thanks!" Arnold added

"That's my pal!" Gerald said as he and Arnold did their handshake

"Who's up for dinner?" Phil asked

"I am!" Arnold said

"Me too!" Gerald said

"Count me in!" Oskar said

Everyone ran to the dining room and went to their respective seats for dinner. They did their graces and after that, they started to eat dinner and everyone was talking about Arnold's victory and the class trip to San Lorenzo.

"So Arnold...how long will you be staying in San Lorenzo?" Ernie asked

"About a week..." Arnold answered

"Arnold, are you excited for the trip?" Mr. Hyunh asked

"Me? Excited? Of course I am!" Arnold said cheerfuly

"Arnold, can I go with you?" Oskar asked

"Oskar! It's the boy's special trip, now, don't attempt to ruin it." Suzie said as she elbowed Oskar

"So...Shortman, are you ready for the trip?" Phil asked his grandson

"Of course I am. Why not?" Arnold said to his grandpa

"Oh! My kimba's gonna be so excited!" Gertie said

Later after dinner

"I gotta go now Arnold! Good Night pal!" Gerald said as he left the boarding house

"Bye Gerald!" Arnold said as he waved him goodbye

As Arnold closed the door, she saw Suzie on the stairs and Suzie asked her to come up to her room because she had something very important to tell him.

"Suzie, why do you need to talk to me so badly?" Arnold asked

"You'll need these to find your parents." Suzie said as she handed Arnold a few things that belonged to his parents

"What are these?" Arnold asked Suzie

"These are your parents' stuff." Suzie said, "These are your family pictures from when you were still young, and this is your mom's journal, she asked me to keep it before she left." Suzie said as she pointed the things inside a dusty cardboard box, "and this one's the most important of all." Suzie said

"What is it?" Arnold asked

"This one is your mother's bracelet, your dad gave it to her on their first date. Ever since then, she wore it, until she left it here the last time she went here." Suzie said

"Hh...How did you get all of these?" Arnold asked

"The pictures were, some were taken by me, the others were given to me by an Eduardo Lopez." Suzie said

"Eduardo Lopez...that's the guy who gave me a package this morning, and this necklace came with it." Arnold said

"So the bracelet must be...a partner of your necklace or something...look, the bracelet has green stones on it, just like in your necklace."Suzie said

"Thank you so much Suzie!" Arnold said as he hugged her before he ran up to his bedroom

In Arnold's bedroom

"I can't believe it! I won the state-wide essay writing contest and I got more stuff that will help me find my parents! Oh Yeah!" Arnold said to himself

Even though Arnold has been ridiculed for his "weird necklace" that morning, he still decided to wear the bracelet that was given to him by Suzie because of the significant value that it held to him.

"Hey Shortman! Mind if I come in?" Phil asked his grandson

"Sure grandpa." Arnold answered

"I remember that bracelet!" Phil said as he pointed to the bracelet that Arnold was wearing, "That's your mom's lucky bracelet. You see, when your mom and dad first met, The Green-Eyed people decided to help your dad win your mom's heart by making this bracelet so that your dad could give it to your mom as a present on their first date." Phil said

"So, this must be real important to mom, right?" Arnold asked

"It sure is." Phil said

"Thanks grandpa." Arnold said

"No problem Shortman, now, good night and sweet dreams!" Phil said as he turned off the lights of Arnold's room

"Good Night Grandpa!" Arnold said to his grandpa