Author's Note: I am BACK DAMMIT. Okay, so long story short, college sucks but doesn't suck at the same time. Winter break had time but I went to Disney most of the time, also the meet and greet for Phineas and Ferb closed down recently so that really caused to me write another chapter… Not like the closure of my favorite two characters caused another story or anything. hehe…

Early Afternoon

"Ferb, look at the size of the ship!"

Phineas is skipping ahead on the boardwalk while Ferb and Lawrence are behind him, conversing amongst themselves.

Ferb chuckled, "Have you never visited this seaport before, Phin?"

Phineas turned around and shook his head, "This place was under construction most of my life."

All three of them stopped in their tracks to look at the docked ship that's ahead of them.

"My dad was also a really talented architect. Before he passed away, he worked together with the workers sent to work on the seaports when my uncle ordered them built." He chuckled, "My dad would have a been a good czar if it hadn't been for his connection with the people."

As the trio walked on, they arrive in front of a bridge connecting to the ship that would take them to America.

"-So I was thinking we can open a shop that makes British delicacies and desserts. America is bound in need of good food, right father?"

Lawrence chuckled at his son's proposal, "Well son, they don't call it "the melting pot" of the world for nothing, you know?"

As they proceed to cross the bridge, Ferb noticed that Phineas wasn't skipping in front of them anymore. He looked back and saw that Phineas is standing behind him with his head down.

"Um, father, could you hold the sac for me? I'm going to check on Phin."

"Of course, son. Don't be late getting on!"

Ferb handed the bag to his father and proceeded off of the bridge while his father goes up to the ship and sits on a nearby bench.

Phineas' POV

You know… I don't think I'm ready to leave the country where I was born to be in. It's not fair that people died for me… It's stupid that they're punishing me for everything, as well as my cousins as well.

"Perry, do you think mom is safe in America?"

Perry growled in response, cuddling his head on my chin.

I hugged back in return, "Me too…"

I looked up and I see Ferb walking up to me. I'm kind of ashamed to be afraid, since it's obvious that I'm not safe, so I looked down at the glimmering sea wishing I could be as brave as Ferb.

"So… Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?"

I shrugged in response.

Unsatisfied and unconvinced, he put his hand and my shoulder and tipped my chin up to his eye level.

"Phin, I know you don't want to leave your other family members behind, but think about your mom. She's alone and scared. "Ferb chuckled, "Probably more scared about you."

"But… But-"

Ferb interrupted my stutter sharply but also gently, "And think about it. Maybe we could be neighbors and we would be able to see each other every day."

I could feel my eyes start to glisten. "Really?!" I suddenly gasped at the thought of roommates too, "Or maybe you, me, Mr. Fletcher, and mother could live together!"

Ferb and I smiled at the idea, "Like a family?" He asked.

I nodded, "Maybe."

I throw my hands around Ferb with Perry hugging him from behind.

"This is gonna be the best day ever…"

"... Look out!"

The next thing I know, I can feel the freezing waters and watching my breath lose oxygen.

Ferb's POV

"This is gonna be the best day ever…"

I smiled at his new little catchphrase, it fits him quite well.

I opened my eyes and looked in front of me. The dock is quite busy today. All of a sudden, I see a man pulling out his gun from underneath his coat.

I'm guessing I wasn't the only one who noticed, because the next thing I hear is a woman screaming.

"Look out!"

As I see the hooded figure point his gun at Phineas straight behind his back, I thought quickly and threw us into the water below the deck.

SPLASH.

I can definitely feel the freezing cold waters down my spine, but I need to hold on to Phineas…

I open my eyes and I see Phineas almost unconscious from the fall, still clutching on to me. I look up to the surface and kick my legs as hard as I can to swim upshore.

I gasped for air and looked above. They have already started to depart after pulling the bridge on deck.

Oh no… I thought to myself.

All of a sudden, I see the gun we were given dropped from above the ship into the water.

"Father…"

My dad's upper body is hanging over the railing with a visible gunshot through his shoulder or… His heart.

"FATHER! WAKE UP!"

He didn't respond. Not even a stir.

I started sobbing while still trying to hold on Phineas.

"FATHER! NOOOOOOOOOO! SOMEONE HAS TO HELP HIM!" I yelled frantically.

Every second is passing and the ship is still shrinking into the distance.

I started shivering from being in the water for too long. Not even the hot fresh sobs are keeping me warm right now.

"Daddy… Please..."

Author's Note: I was seriously considering splitting this chapter up, but I just haven't given you guys a lot lately. Anyways, I'll try and put some time, half promise half "crap I'm busy". I was also just casted as the lead in my college musical (yay!) so that's also going to put a lot on my plate. I'LL PUT FANFIC ON MY SCHEDULE I PROMISE