I hate people who flame with no actual constructive criticism. If you don't like the story than move on to another since there are plenty of other fanfics out there. I don't claim to be a professional writer. Also if you don't have anything nice to say, than move along. I'm not perfect and I'll keep saying that. Yeah perhaps I have run on sentences or any interesting dialogue in your opinion in one reviewers opinion, but at least be nicer in your review, or at least move away from this story if that offends you.

Anyone else I will say a big thank you for being amazing as usual. :D

Also it is a joy to finally have my husband with the weekend off so we can have family time together. I just wanted to say that. Also he'll beam when he sees that I mention him. :)

Getting dressed in her room Helga heard the very familiar sound of Abner at her door. Putting her work shirt on she opened up her door to find him with flowers around his neck with a note attached. Crouching down she gave Abner a quick hug before opening up her note.

Follow your cute boyfriend.

Love,

Abner

Grinning she looked at him and said. "Ok I'm supposed to follow you."

Giving a cute little noise Abner turned to run up towards Arnold's room with her following behind. Opening the door, Arnold stood there in the middle of the room before going down to hug Abner himself thanking him for the trouble as he removed the flowers from around his neck.

"I won't make you late for work, but since we have just a few more days before we leave on our trip I wanted to give you something as an early Christmas present." Arnold told her.

"Oh you didn't have to. I loved the Abner surprise just now." Helga spoke honestly. "Also I can't believe how time flew past."

"I know so please close your eyes so I can give you your gift." Waiting for her to close her eyes, Arnold made sure they were closed before going into his closet to pull out his gift. "Open it up."

Opening up her eyes, Helga gasped at the acoustic guitar he was holding with some light pink inlays in it. "Oh my god! Arnold!" Hands in front of her mouth she looked between the gift and him. "Oh you shouldn't have."

Feeling her run into his arms, Arnold did the best he could with wrapping his arms around her. "I was so lucky to get your name in the exchange."

Kissing him a few times on the cheeks, Helga pulled away just to take the guitar in her hands to play with it. "Oh this is amazing. Oh Arnold. I don't know what to say."

"I'm fine with the hugs."

Helga wanted to kiss him until there was no tomorrow, that is what she wanted. She just wanted him fully. "Is there a case?"

Pulling it out of his closet, Helga hugged him again. "Then you get as many hugs as you wish."

He chuckled against her loving the sensation of her against his body. "I'm greedy then so I'll take them." Feeling that current running through them he was tempted again in kissing her, but wondered if this trip will be the best way of determining how perfect they are together. He read how trips can bring so many either apart or together, and he was hoping for the together part. "As much as I want to soak all this in we have jobs to get to."

"Boo!" Pulling away her eyes lit up. "Maybe we can play together."

"Yes and tomorrow they want to celebrate early before we leave so Phoebe and Gerald are coming over." Arnold reminded her.

At work she was humming whenever a customer wasn't around to bother her as she was pulling some books aside that were for special orders. Helga was happy as she thought about the trip, hoping for the best while she continued to hum.

"My you look incredibly happy."

Hearing Wolfgang's voice Helga turned to look at him. "Didn't take you much for a reader."

Grinning almost foolishly he held up a self-help book and another book. "Wasn't really before but my shrink told me this kind of stuff helps build you." He told her proudly.

"So you are seeing a shrink now. When did this happen?" Looking over at the classic book she almost smirked at it.

"A bit after the trial. Told you I didn't want to end up like that so I'm reading this self-help book and this classic book that was on the list she recommended."

Seeing his unsure face, Helga asked if he had the list with him in which he showed her. "Little Women is an excellent book to read honestly. Also Pride and Prejudice." Looking over the list she almost laughed. "Ok you are a beginner right now so no Shakespeare for you unless you want to commit suicide."

"Is it that bad?" Scratching the top of his head, Wolfgang tried to remember anything Shakespeare.

Instead of reciting anything from one of his many plays, Helga went over and pulled a book out to show him. "Tell me how this makes you feel?" She almost laughed at the face he pulled. "Yep it isn't the best book for you to read right now and when you feel emboldened take a class to understand it. Trust me on this." Looking over his list again she pulled out another book. "To Kill a Mockingbird. Also a really good one, but read Little Women first and this one second."

"Have you read all the classics?"

Nodding her head, Helga looked over the list again and pulled out a pen. "Go and do the list like this for your growing experience. If you want go to the library because books can be expensive or just go to a used book store." Numbering the list she gave it back when she was done.

"You still want to marry me?"

Helga laughed. "Nah. You may be trying to improve yourself and I can respect that but you aren't my cup of tea."

Grinning away, Wolfgang looked over the list before pocketing it away. "Well not right now but when I become educated and stuff you will." He stated proudly. "Thanks a lot babe."

When she was sure he was gone and she was pretty alone, Helga said to herself. "You aren't, Arnold." It was one thing to admit in her head how she felt about him but out loud felt like fireworks going off. Helga loved holding him every chance she got. Wrote about him constantly. She wondered if he thought about her in the same way.

Arnold was almost singing in the store as thoughts surrounded him about the trip, Helga, the map, Helga, the adventure, and her again. Pausing in his actions to help a customer out he quickly went back into his daydream world. He wanted to get this day over with so badly, pick her up, go home, eat, play music, and hold her. He already packed pretty much so he can spend as much time organizing and... He suddenly paused in his actions. He will be spending three weeks with this perfect girl.

"I see someone is very excited in his upcoming adventure."

"Hi Lila. Is your dad here?"

"Yes he is. He is getting some cold cuts and I'm over here doing a portion of the shopping." Lila replied. "My dad wanted Stinky over to eat."

"Is Stinky a little less jealous now than before?" It had been several weeks and Stinky was still going on and on about Arnie making even Patty hit him in the back of the head.

Sighing, Lila clasped her hands together. "It seems to be lessened now. I don't think of Arnie in that way anymore. I really wish Stinky could understand that he is ever so much more interesting and far more cuter than Arnie is any day."

"Well Patty warned him she'll hit him again if he keeps acting plum loco still or he might lose a good thing."

"Oh I hope so Arnold. I really am in love with Stinky. I see a future with him."

Arnold almost laughed politely at the way it looked like hearts were floating up from her head just now. "Glad you do."

Pursing her lips together, Lila had this twinkle in her eye. "So are you excited with your adventure?"

"Oh I am. I can't wait till we leave. I can't believe she did this for me. Helga is amazing."

Studying him, Lila nodded her head. "She is and you love her."

Stunned, Arnold asked, "What?"

"Oh Arnold I can see the way you look at her and have to hold her. You love her."

"Uh Lila..." Arnold knew how he felt about Helga but wasn't willing to have the whole world shout it to her before himself.

"Don't be embarrassed. Helga is the perfect girl for you. Just like you are perfect for her. I ever so believe you both were made to be together for a long time." Lila pushed her cart forward. "I won't say anything to anyone else, but I bet others can see it."

Arnold wasn't ashamed about wanting to touch Helga or feel that desire to be around her since it felt like it allowed him to breath. "Thanks Lila."

"Well certainly Arnold and if we don't speak till then please have a safe journey and a Merry Christmas." Lila smiled sweetly pushing her cart away.

"Merry Christmas to you too." Arnold told her back.

Was the night and the next day a blur or were they both caught up in the moment of a flurry knowing that the day after is when they head to the airport. They both soon found themselves nervous as so many seamless possibilities flew into their minds. Arnold crawled into his bed at night to look up at the night sky with fantasies abound. First he thought of his parents and hoped beyond anything to locate them. Soon he was thinking of Helga. Loving how they hugged before bidding each another good night. He loved how she fit so perfectly against him and how her scent stayed with him. Helga was her own category in herself. No one can compare. His grandparents were crazy about her and he hoped if he found his parents they would be too.

After writing for so long and sighing dreamily Helga laid down in her bed with her flimsy nightgown on thinking of him. She hardly prayed but when she did it was for others and tonight it was for him praying he will get his fondest wish to come true. She knew he wanted to be reunited with his parents, and she prayed it would happen for someone as deserving as Arnold.

In the morning they both ate a large breakfast and said good bye to the boarders as they placed their bags into the Packard. They both had butterflies in their stomachs all the way to the airport and as they said their good byes to his grandparents, Helga and Arnold made their way onto the plane thankful to sitting next to the window. Midway through the flight Arnold loved the feeling of Helga's head resting against him. He almost wanted to rest, but excitement took over once again.

Arnold had no clue when he fell asleep but hearing the announcement about them about to land he woke Helga up gently enjoying how her blue eyes fluttered open. "We're about to land." He whispered.

"Yay." She whispered stretching. Seeing Arnold trying to look out the window past her made her huff out some laughter. "Guess you should of sat here."

"No I'm fine where I am. I enjoyed being your pillow."

Somehow that statement shouldn't of heated her up the way it did but it did. Perhaps it is a good thing the don't sleep in the same room.

"Oh god I can't wait to get off this plane to stretch my legs out. My butt feels flat." She stated. "Feels numb too. I'm gonna have to massage it or something."

And that was something that got Arnold all heated up making him practically groan out. Damn teenage hormones.

At least when they finally landed and left their plane to get their bags, Helga spotted her last name on display where they will be bringing them to. The driver was a very talkative person telling them about San Lorenzo and the hotel they were staying at and how their guide will meet them there later. Helga already knew who the guide was gonna be so didn't bother to ask as they soon saw the hotel.

Leaving the car and checking in they had adjoining rooms where Arnold found Helga to be a bed jumper. "Suffering from any jet lag, Football Head?" She asked while hopping on his bed.

"Surprisingly not and I'm hungry. What about you?" He asked watching her flop down on the bed to lay on it. Well at least his covers will smell like her.

"Starving, but shouldn't you call your grandparents to let them know we're here?"

Reaching for his phone, Arnold made a quick call while Helga went to answer the door to her room. Hearing his grandfather warn about raspberries before hanging up, Arnold was shaking his head as he wandered into Helga's room listening to her speaking to someone.

"Hey Arnold this is our guide. Frank helped us locate him." Helga indicated for the person to come in. "Arnold this is Eduardo. Eduardo. Arnold Shortman."

Eduardo took in the young man before him. "I haven't seen you in so long. Last I saw you was in the park with your parents when I told them about the Green Eyes. I'm your parents friend."

Arnold was stunned as he fell back onto the chair.

"Arnold?" Helga came next to him to touch his hand.

Eduardo studied him with very kind eyes. "I remember when you were born. How you quieted nature. It was a miracle." His smile grew. "Your face shape is similar to your mother's. Hair is like your father's. I bet you are kind like them."

Arnold had no idea what to say till Helga touched his face jolting him. "Where are they? Where are my parents?" He demanded.

Eduardo was saddened. "I have no idea since they disappeared and even I continue to look. I know this is why you are here."

"He has a map that his dad had in his journal." Helga told him.

"You took my parents away from me. I needed them too." Putting his head down, Arnold started to cry. "I needed them too."

Wrapping her arms around him, Helga tried to calm him.

"I know this and even I have deeply regretted it." Eduardo's heart ached for the young man in front of him. "Your parents were the only ones who were smart and capable of helping the Green Eyes. The only ones they trusted. The only ones who brought a true miracle into this world."

"Do you know where the Green Eyes live?" Helga asked.

"No. They came to me. Their location is secret. They will only share with those they truly entrust which include your parents and obviously you, Arnold."

Arnold calmed down enough to listen to him. "If that is true then you could of tracked them anytime."

"True, but they make it impossible each time. Instead when I went to that temple where you were born I noticed something different there each time I visit." Eduardo's face lit up. "You are so highly revered by them. They deem you a god it seems."

"If I truly was then I think I could of summoned my parents appearance at any time." It wasn't everyday he was sarcastic, but when he was, he was. Arnold stood up to lightly squeeze Helga's hand.

Sighing he approached the young man. "I want to help you. I want them to come back. You know there isn't a guarantee, but still."

In spite of Eduardo being the one who came to his parents wanting their help, Arnold knew he couldn't sit there and blame him for the whole of his problems. It was time to do something and to do something now. "Tomorrow we set out and start out on this journey. I'm determined to get them." Looking at Helga he smiled. "And I'm grateful that someone is providing this to me finally."