So Strangely Out Of Character

by HyperCLM

Isabella and Gretchen were seemingly "going around the USA" to collect the 'Around The USA' patch. However, is that what they're doing? If not, then what are they doing instead? Will Phineas discover his feelings, and confess them in time? Rated T for, theme and maybe safety. Hinty-hint: No flaming! Also, obvious OOC is obvious, so don't blame me on that, it's on purpose.

3. To Cope May Mean To Go

Welcome to the beginning of chapter 3, chaps!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything in any form, shape or way. Only this storyline.

Chapter 3: Acting All Yuri That And Yuri This

**Last Time On… So Strangely Out Of Character...**

We got this message, after transferring their searches onto Google Earth:

ISABELLA GRACIA-SHAPIRO AND GRETCHEN CANNOT BE FOUND IN MISSOURI ON GOOGLE EARTH. PLEASE TRY AGAIN.

**NOW; Gretchen's POV**

We're still in Missouri, getting off the bus, near a chapel, that we took just to get away from those fools. "Now those goons will never guess we're getting married!" I accidentally say…

"You two are getting married? I hope you're not insane to do that…" The bus driver overheard, just as Isabella kissed me in the cheek. Then I overheard him talk, "Ugh… I hope everyone else is okay… New rule! No girls under 12 is allowed to be marrying or dating each other on this bus, GOT IT?!" Just then, out of the 20 passengers that were on the bus, including us, only 1 remains. I wonder how that is possible. "Oh come on!" I heard him scream, as we walked away. Only 4 hours before Isabella and I get married.

"Wouldn't it be a good idea to get out that Ageworm, Gretchen?"

"Oh! Right…" I got out the Ageworm, which really is just a machine shaped like a worm. I got the machine to transform Isabella and I into 19 year olds, very gorgeous ladies we are indeed..

"We look awesome!" I make an excited statement, while Isabella suddenly grabbed me into a Mexican dance. It's quite unfitting considering we were in wedding gowns, but that is fine.

"I love you, Isabella…"

"I love you as well, Gretchen…"

**Phineas's POV**

"But how could they be gone?!" I was in despair...and couldn't locate Isabella...or Gretchen. However, I did say that the Ageworm was missing as well...so I think they've grown up enough with that machine to skirt around the rules. Then I realize something, and ordered Ferb to locate any related searches.

"Are you sure you aren't stealing from Google, Phineas?" Katie interjected again… I was getting annoyed by Katie right now.

"For the last time, we did not-"

I was interrupted by the machine saying a new message:

RELATIVE SEARCHES HAVE BEEN LOCATED, DO YOU WANT TO SEARCH?

Ferb hit yes...and only 2 came up, and both were Isabella Garcia-Shapiro and Gretchen...the only thing is…

"But they're 19!" The Fireside Girls screamed, like when someone wasn't believing what they were clearly seeing evidence against them.

I came to the conclusion that it WAS these two missing. "Wait...look at how similar Isabella, at 19, seems to be at age 10. Pink dress, black hair, similar hairstyles, and appearance…"

"Now that you think of it, it does seem familiar…" Katie agreed with me, and Ginger observed about how Gretchen at 19 looked, "And for Gretchen, she still retains her glasses, orange hair...although I have never seen her in plaid brown before."

"Machine, locate these 2 new searches, please!"

Fortunately, this message appeared, the one I'd been waiting for:

SUBJECTS HAVE BEEN FOUND

"Ah! So they're in… Treetop Chapel?" Seriously…? Which one is it?

"Now I remember! My grandmother and Baljeet's grandfather were married there 19 years ago!" Buford answered...and how could he remember that far? He wasn't even alive back then…

"Phineas! I just found out the location of Treetop Chapel!" Candace shouted, from the house. I thought she was getting ready. "It's in Southwest Missouri! And make it snappy, I managed to get ahold of the receptions. Isabella and Gretchen are getting married at 10:18 PM! That leaves you with 1 hour...wait...with the time zone differences, you actually have 2 hours. Now, GO!" Wow, she really does want to stop the world from recognizing a relationship. One where there were no hints for each other's love.

**Isabella's POV**

"Gretchen, should we just keep this a secret…?" I asked my possible other, since we were just silently walking to the Treetop Chapel.

"No, I don't think so. And if any of our friends come here, we won't just be all rude and not let them see our love…" Her stomach growls, so I just giggle a little.

"Hey...don't you think we can just eat somewhere, Gretchen?"

"Yeah… I'm getting hungry… Wouldn't want to marry you on an empty stomach." I giggled because of her comment about not wanting to marry me on an empty stomach, and she giggled because my stomach just rumbled.

I really didn't care about the scenery, as long as I felt bliss about being with Gretchen...every...time…

We finally reach a Subway's, and already at 8:20, around 30 minutes since we were near Treetop Chapel, we entered into the restaurant. Everyone gave us weird looks, some that are out to kill us, and others just think it's interesting.

"Why are both of you wearing wedding gowns?!"

"Are you two getting married? That is just sick!"

"You two offend our country."

"I think they're bridesmaids."

I was getting tired of this, when 2 supporters commented among themselves.

"I am intrigued by the fact that people are willing to be jerks to these women. In fact, it's offensive, and these people should watch their mouths."

"It doesn't really matter whether they're wedding each other or not. Please stop being jerks to these ladies...please…"

I felt a little happy again, after they supported us in this war Gretchen and I accidentally created by walking in. Mainly we order just a sub, a regular ol' sandwich.

**Gretchen's POV**

Heh… I guess we accidentally caused a war that they might forget some day. I was thinking of ordering something just for the 2 of us, but then, would it really matter? Would my love for her truly change…? That's why we just got regular ol' subs, as they called it. Literally, I got into an argument with a cashier because I said, "a regular sub."

Anyways, it's 9 o'clock now, and we had lost direction of the Treetop Chapel. We kept asking for help, but no Missourian would help us.

As Isabella and I were walking slowly, "I'd suggest we just give up searching…"

"No...I don't think so. Unfortunately, it wasn't Christmas yet...so what should we do then?"

"Don't know. I wonder...did you ever lose your touch? You know…"

"I might have...but only because it isn't cute, but beautiful. Ah...alright... Whatcha' doin?"

"Ah! I'm just, desperate at finding that Chapel… Before...Before we-"

**Isabella' POV**

Gretchen was losing hope, but to be in truth, it really doesn't matter whether we get married in that Chapel or not. In fact, I wanted to make her feel better…

"Gretchen… It's alright. If we just keep trying our hardest… It doesn't matter, I'll always love you." I soothed her in a soothing, yet cute voice. Seems like I haven't lost my touch yet.

"Thanks Isabella…" However, there's still one problem, where is the Chapel, exactly?! We'll find it before 10, I just know it.

**Phineas's POV**

"Guys, let's just use the Sunbeater 3000, although we will have to decrease its speed. We're only going for 1,000 miles within 15 minutes." I officially declare. "Let's go in!"

"YEAH!" Followed everyone.

Eh… The Sunbeater 3000 ride this time wasn't exactly special, but that's due to the fact that we're going 4,000 miles an hour. Heh...not really, it's just the situation that was beheaded onto us that made it not-so special.

"Hey...shouldn't we be similar to Isabella's age?" One female voice called.

"Huh...I didn't think of that. However, my response is no." I replied.

**General POV**

While Phineas and a Fireside Girl got into an argument about their next portion of the plan, at exactly 9:10, Perry checked his wristwatch and contacted Major Monogram. He also placed on his animal translator, just to make everything easier for Major Monogram to explain.

"Major Monogram...you need to figure out some way to stop this wedding." Asked Agent P.

"Exactly how?!" Replied and asked Major Monogram, clearly loud enough that Carl was able to contribute to their current dilemma.

"What about his 'normal-inator,' sir? Dr. Doofenshmirtz quickly built this just to prevent Gretchen's and Isabella's wedding from happening. He's very annoyed of people going out of character." Carl answered, in a nerdy tone, but no one minds it.

Didn't Dr. Doofenshmirtz's plan from earlier involved turning all the busting people into people who don't bust?! He must be wicked today! Perry thought to himself. I simply nod.

"Okay, we'll retrieve the Normal-inator, and you just stand and watch us be successful in this mission." Major Monogram said, in a confident tone.

As Major Monogram and Carl gave a nod to a each other and ended the chat on his wristwatch, Perry's thoughts kept rumbling. What if this doesn't work…? What if...Gretchen and Isabella truly did want to marry each other? What would happen to Phineas then?

Author's Note: I've made it so that Isabella and Gretchen don't have to deal with a lot of wedding vows, clear? Please support this story by favoriting/following/reviewing. All real constructive criticism will be accepted.