Spells and Louds
Chapter 28: Regaining the Lost Friendships
It was a school day once again, for some not really a good time, but for Lincoln and Linka, not good at all, once again they had to endure all of the love letters, gifts and flowers sent by Clyde, whenever they try to confront him, he acts as if he doesn't know what they were talking about, even though it was gonna be a long school day for them, what Lincoln was wishing for the most was after school
And soon enough the lasts school bell rang, Clyde heads towards his locker, where he revives a not, from Linka "Yes! Finally!" said Clyde as he raises his fists in the air, he reads the letter that says:
Dearest Clyde
I wish to speak to you in the back of the school when the last bell rings, and please hurry!
Yours truly, Linka Davion Spellman
Clyde then races out of the school, knocking and passing by students "Rude much!" yells Lola, Clyde is finally out of the school, he then races to the back and he sees that the note was telling the truth, there standing under a tree in the playground, was Linka, Clyde takes a deep breath and walks towards her, Linka spots him, then Lincoln and Jordan appear from behind the tree
Clyde then stops, feeling like something was wrong "Hello Clyde" said Lincoln who does not look happy at all "Um, hey, I was just here to talk to Linka" replied Clyde "We know Clyde" said Jordan, he then realized, It was a trap, but before he runs "Clyde wait!" he turns around and sees that it was Linka who called him "We need to talk" said Linka in a concerned tone
But to Clyde, this was what he was waiting for "Okay! So what do you wanna talk about?" asked Clyde "Wait for it" said Linka, then Clyde hears a humming sound and the leaves in the school start to fly off, Clyde then turns around and looks up, to see a rectangular aircraft, with four large turbines, red decals and a scorpion tail symbol on the both sides
As it lands the door opens, revealing two cybernetic soldiers (Ascended ones) and with them was a bald man, with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark red trench coat "Kane" said Lincoln, Linka and Jordan, Clyde was both confused and scared "Greetings children" replied Kane, then he sees Clyde "So, this is the McBride boy with the multiple problems?' asked Kane
"The very same one" answered Lincoln, Kane then approaches him and goes down to his level "You have problems don't you?" asked Kane, Clyde gulps "I-I don't know what you're talking about" said Clyde nervously, Kane was unamused "Lying will get you nowhere child, come with me and I will help you" said Kane as he walks towards his transport
Clyde was not feeling good about the situation, he looks back to see Lincoln, Linka and Jordan smiling, but not in a devious and mean smile, more like, a supportive smile, Lincoln approaches him "Clyde, trust him, he can help you, he's pretty much the most well trained and experienced Psychologist/Therapist alive" said Lincoln
Clyde didn't know what to say, they got him someone who was more professional than Dr. Lopez, some part of Clyde didn't wanna believe it, but hearing Lincoln talk to him with concern, was enough for Clyde to believe "Okay, I'll do it" replied Clyde, Lincoln smiles "thanks buddy" said Lincoln, Clyde then turns to Kane and follows him into the aircraft
Lincoln, Linka and Jordan just watch as the aircraft's door closes, and takes off "I hope this works" said Linka "It will, I know it" replied Lincoln, inside Kane leads Clyde past his robotic soldiers and he sees a door "are you ready for this?" asked Kane, Clyde gulped "Y-Yeah! Totally!" replied Clyde, then Kane opens the door, Clyde's reaction was speechless
Inside was a room that is used for therapy sessions, the wall's look as if they were made of wood, pictures on the walls that were about peaceful areas, and a kitten saying "Hang in there baby", heck there's even a fireplace, then Kane closes the door and sits on the chair with a check board and pencil "Are you going to sit or not?" asked Kane
Clyde snaps out of it and sits on the couch, he then looks up at the ceiling "Alright then, you're name?" asked Kane, Clyde knows where this goes "My name is Clyde McBride, I'm 11 years old in Royal Woods Elementary, my two dads are Harold McBride and Howard McBride" said Clyde "good, good, now tell me child what seems to be your problem?" asked Kane
Clyde explains to Kane about his medical situations, his allergies, what happens when he tries to blow a balloon, his stomach aches when he lies, why he needs a humidifier and how fragile his dad's treat him "Clyde, why are you letting you're fathers treat you like fine china?" asked Kane "Well, maybe it's because of my conditions" replied Clyde
"I know you're just 11, but you have to show your dad's that they cannot just make you into something that always needs to watch over, it almost feels like your nothing more than a fragile antique in a display case" said Kane, Clyde took his words in, and it almost made sense to him, he can't just be given too much safety "I guess you're right" replied Kane
"Now, let's get with your relationship issues" said Kane, that was what worried Clyde the most, but he has to tell him, Clyde explained to Kane about his crush on the 17 year old Lori Loud and his newly found crush towards Linka, and he even tells him of all the things he tried to do to win Lori's heart and now he was afraid he might do the same to Linka
Kane saw this as a major problem, his medical issues can be fixed as he grows up, but what he sees, is a boy who is too desperate in love, but that desperation leads to strange situations, acting like a robot (which seems to mock Kane's army), Nose bleeds and passing out, then Kane has an idea "Have there been any other girls you have met before?" asked Kane
"Well, there was Haiku at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, she's a friend of Lucy's, she's also a part of the young Morticians club, though we didn't really see eye to eye with each other, I mean at that time I was in love with a 17 year old girl and she was in love with a 200 year old man" replied Clyde, Kane was a bit shocked at this, especially the 200 year old crush thing
"Well, were there other girls?" asked Kane "No, not really" replied Clyde, but Kane could see there was something else "Are you sure?" asked Kane, Clyde then thinks and remembers "Well, there was Penelope" answered Clyde, now this was getting them somewhere "How long have you known each other?" asked Kane
"Well she was a student the same time me and Lincoln became students as well, we were partnered up randomly by Mrs. Johnson for our egg baby project, we were pretty good at caring for the egg, we even named her after our combined name, Clyde and Penelope made Clyope" replied Clyde, okay, this was getting almost somewhere 'Clyope?' Kane thought in his mind
"Well, how long has it been since you two talked" asked Kane "Well, we were together on the project, so I guess after we passed" replied Clyde, Kane remains silent, then all of a sudden Clyde remembers Penelope, smart, wears glasses, was interested in the things Clyde was doing and was very supportive with him, Kane could only smile 'He figured it out'
"Oh man! Why didn't I see it sooner! Penelope was the girl I was interested in!" said Clyde in complete disbelief "But, before I can make this an accomplished conflict, we must see what happens when you are near her" said Kane, Clyde smiled, Kane was right, he likes Penelope, but what will happen when he talks to her Nose bleed! Robot acting! Passing out!
The transport then makes a turn back to the school, luckily only a few students were still at school, Clyde knows that this was the time Penelope was staying in the art class helping wash up the paint brushes, Lincoln, Linka and Jordan see the transport return, it lands and opens, then Clyde races out of the aircraft and into the school, with Kane following, so Lincoln, Linka and Jordan also follow
Inside Clyde races through the halls, luckily they weren't crowded, he then sees the Art room, he stops and looks at the door, he sees through the window, Penelope was still there, she was now washing the big brushes, Kane, Lincoln, Linka and Jordan stop and see Clyde just standing outside the art room 'Come on Clyde! You got this!' Lincoln said in his thoughts
Clyde sucks in his courage 'This is it!' and he opens the door, Penelope turns around and sees him "Oh hi Clyde" greeted Penelope "Hi Penelope, you look busy" said Clyde "Oh, actually I'm almost done" said Penelope "Just have to dry them off" Clyde then takes a brush and help her dry it "Need some help?" asked Clyde, Penelope smiles "sure!" replied Penelope
Outside Lincoln and the others just watch as Clyde and Penelope were talking, laughing and getting along, no nose bleeds, no robot freaking and no passing out =, which only means "My work here is done" said Kane "Thanks again Kane, you really did good" said Lincoln "The pleasure was all mine" replied Kane, then he heads back to his transport and leaves
Lincoln, Linka and Jordan wait in the hallways, after twenty minutes, they see Clyde and Penelope exiting the classroom, they shake hands and walked away, thought Clyde and Penelope seemed like they were blushing "Hey Clyde" greeted Lincoln "Oh, hey guys! Guess what?!" asked Clyde "You asked Penelope out on a date?" asked Jordan
"Yes!" replied Clyde "You two are gonna have it on Friday?" asked Linka "Yes!" replied Clyde who's now shaking with excitement "You're gonna explode?" Lincoln teased "Ye- No!" said Clyde, then they all laugh "Thanks Lincoln" said Clyde "You're Welcome Clyde" replied Lincoln "You really did help me back there" said Clyde
"I mean I've never been more better in my life, Kane did more than Dr. Lopez could ever do" said Clyde "So I guess we're friends now" said Lincoln, Clyde stops and looks at Lincoln "What?" asked Clyde, Lincoln put his fist in front of him "Best Friends?" asked Lincoln, Clyde was starting to shed tears "Yeah! Best Friends!" Clyde fist bumps him, they're shattered friendship was restored
Later Lincoln told Clyde that he still has to try and take change into mind, Clyde was gonna do his best and he was okay that they weren't Clincoln Mcloud anymore, because after hearing it, he realized it sounded like a shipping name, they eventually got their separate ways home, Lincoln, Linka and Jordan then take off, Clyde was thinking if he should have Kane as the one therapist he should always go to
As Lincoln and Linka finish dropping off Jordan, they spot Lynn Jr. walking home, she didn't look really happy, so Lincoln stopped his bike "Hey Lynn" said Lincoln and Linka "Hey guys" replied Lynn "You headed home?" asked Lincoln, Lynn doesn't answer, Lincoln could tell she was troubled "Hop in" said Lincoln, Lynn was caught off guard by his offer "What?" asked Lynn
"Come on" said Lincoln, Lynn didn't know if she should, she's responsible for all of the troubles where all of this started, then Lincoln gets off and approaches her "Lynn, look at me" said Lincoln, Lynn does so and sees the concern in his eyes "I know you feel bad for all that you've done to me, but I also feel bad for getting you in juvie" said Lincoln "I'm really sorry about that"
Lynn was shocked, he was apologizing for getting her arrested "No, Lincoln, it wasn't your fault, it was mine, I brought it to myself, the Bad Luck thing, you suffering and the family getting split up, you were doing what you believe was right" said Lynn, both of them were feeling guilt "I guess we're both feeling like garbage for what's been happening" said Lincoln, Lynn didn't respond
Then Lincoln thought "You wanna grab something to eat?" asked Lincoln, Lynn just looked at him, his caring smile, the smile that she remembered when he was her brother, Lynn also smiled "Yeah, sure" replied Lynn, Lincoln hops onto his bike and Lynn rides next to Linka, and they drive off, to burger king, Lynn has never been there, she offered to pay for the food, but Lincoln said he was gonna pay for it
And there it was, the selfless heart of Lincoln, the boy she once called brother, she smiled and accepted his offer, they all eat their Quarter Pounder Burgers, they chat, gossip and have a few good laughs, it felt like the old days, when she would hang out with Lincoln, back when he was family, later they left the restaurant and drove back to the Loud House
They stop in front of the house "Thanks Lincoln, this was kinda nice" said Lynn "Yeah, like, old times" replied Lincoln, then Lynn felt guilt again "Lincoln, I'm sorry, for calling you bad luck, I'm sorry I made you wear that squirrel suit, I'm sorry for making you suffer, I'm sorry for being such a bully, I'm sorry for not being a god big sister" said Lynn who is now shedding some tears
Lincoln sees how sincere she was, so he hugs her, Lynn gets caught off guard by his embrace and returns the hug and cries "You made everything in those moments a living hell for me" said Lincoln, which only made Lynn cry some more "But, I can never stay angry at you" Lynn was shocked at this "I forgive you Lynn, and I'm sorry I'm not you're brother anymore" said Lincoln who is now crying as well
They both stay in that emotional position, even Linka felt like crying, from the Loud House, the sisters can see the what was happening, it was truly a touching moment for two former siblings, then they break the hug "Thank you Lincoln, for everything" said Lynn "Yeah, and I'm sorry I can't help you get back to sports again" said Lincoln
"It's cool Linc, I can find something else to do, you opened up my eyes to all of my mistakes, from being a sore loser, a sore winner and being a big jerk" said Lynn, Lincoln smiled and ruffled her hair "Guess I'll see you around Lynn Loud Jr." said Lincoln as he gets back on his bike "You too Stinkon" replied Lynn, Lincoln laughs "Later Lynn" said Lincoln, he starts his bike and drives back home with Linka
Lynn watches as the bike disappears from view "See you tomorrow, Lil' bro" said Lynn, and with that she returns into the house, knowing that she was forgiven, Lynn enters the house and passes by all of the other sisters, Lori was proud of Lynn, but she knew there were only four louds, who were not fully forgiven Lola, Lisa, Rita and Lynn Sr "This is not gonna be easy" said Lori
At the Spellman Estate Lincoln and Linka return home, to find Neil trying to help Leon pull Sergei out of what looks like an old vase "Umm, Dad, what's going on?" asked Linka "Oh, hey you two" greeted Neil "We were just bringing down some old stuff in the attic" said Neil "I completely forgot we have an attic" then Neil gets hit in the gut by Sergei's stumbling
"Stay still man!" yells Leon "Get me the hell out of this thing!" said Sergei, Lincoln and Linka get off the bike "It's okay kids, we got this, just head into the kitchen, I made some cookies earlier!" said Neil "Okay" they replied as they back up into the house "Maybe we need soap" said Neil "How about a chainsaw" said Leon "What?!" yells Sergei, and now he's running away
"Wait! I'm kidding!" yelled Leon, soon they begin chasing their stuck brother around the house, then Gyro appears out of nowhere, but he doesn't see the man about to "CRASH!" never mind, Sergei and Gyro get up and look at all of the shattered Vase bits "Hey, I'm free" said Sergei "Thanks Guardian" said Sergei "Happy to help" replied Gyro, the Neil and Leon arrive
"Guardian, oh Sergei you're free" said Neil, Sergei gets up and looks at Leon angrily "Chainsaw! Really?!" yelled Sergei "Now hold up there man, let's not get too hasty here" said Leon nervously as he backs up, Sergei manifest his Hammer and Sickle "Oh Shit!" Leon makes a run for it "Get back here!" yells Sergei
Neil and Gyro just watch as they chase each other in the backyard "Should we do something?" asked Gyro "You gave them invulnerability, I'm pretty sure their gonna make up soon" said Neil "Okay" replied Gyro "Please calm down!" yelled Leon "I'll calm down when my hammer is up your rear end!" yelled Sergei "Eventually" replied Neil
"So, what brings you here?" asked Neil "Oh, sorry I was just checking to see how's it going, and it seems like you have it under control" said Gyro as they continue watching the chase "Yeah, does seem like it" replied Neil "Oh God No!" yelled Leon in panic "Get over here you moron!" Sergei charges at him "you wanna have tea?" asked Neil "sure" replied Gyro, and they both head inside
It wasn't long until Sergei and Leon finally stopped chasing and went back inside to have dinner, but Lincoln had plans that night, earlier before Neil and Gyro went inside, Lincoln was dressed to impress, wearing a light blue suit and pants along with brown shoes, he has a date to go to, the others were happy for him, they all waved goodbye to Lincoln as he drives off
As Lincoln drives away and the family heads back inside, a small glowing portal is opened in the forest, a shadowy figure rises up "Another world, another Loud!" said Evil Lincoln
To be continued …
And there it is folks, Clyde has his love problem solved, and his friendship with Lincoln is mended, and Lynn is no longer burdened by guilt, I hope you all enjoyed the little tidbit with Neil, Leon and Sergei, It just came to me
And yes my Loudsters, it's almost time, the Evil has arrived and the epic battle will soon commence!
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