Disclaimer: Craig Bartlett is the creator and he and Nickelodeon have the rights of the show.


1. Welcome to the adventure!

- Growing up is an adventure, is writing your own story, developing your personality and destiny. The main cast are your friends and family, each with their own development and personal situations… life is always changing and that's why it is really interesting, because you never know what'll happen to you… Like my parents, for example, in their youth they were adventurers, helping the people of central America, then became my parents and then disappeared for 10 years to finally come back to home. We lost our home and we finally recovered it…

- Arnold, my cowboy… are you ready? - Pookie asked her little grandson.

- Yes grandma… Is my room ready?

- Yes and I've to say that is better! Come on and see it by yourself Tex.

The little kid of 5 years ran as fast as he could and opened the door, just to see the most perfect bedroom that he could imagine.

- It's… perfect! I can see the sky and I've my own stereo! - The little one jumped for all the place, happy and grateful.

- Arnold is just five, why does a little boy need a stereo? I need a stereo! - Oskar complained, while examined the expensive things in the place.

- I told you Pookie, each penny was worth it. - The old couple shared a hug and enjoyed the happy face of the boy.

- And now, another cycle is starting… and I'm ready for the second best summer of my life, with my friends, my house, my extended family, my family and my girlfriend… This will be awesome! Life is good!

After recovering the boarding house, the Shortmans took advantage and completely remodeled it.

They painted the walls, repaired the roof and windows, each bathroom in the house was remodeled and equipped, as well as each apartment.

Little by little the family was renovating some furniture and by mid-August, they were finally able to reopen Sunset Arms.

- Was a lot of work, my parents had to accept a lot of projects in their university to pay the bills, even Helga's grandmother supported us a bit, although it couldn't be much, since they had their own move to do.

Ms Geraldine, or Gerry as she asked me to call her, bought a beautiful house near mine, an old one that after the death of our old neighbor, was available. Sometimes, after helping in Sunset Arms, Gerald, Phoebe and I helped with the remodeling. I'm very pleased to see Helga finally happy, for the very first time, her smile is real, her beautiful face reflects happiness and peace, and now we can have dates as normal people do… she's amazing! I've never imagined how happy I could be with her… I lost so many years ignoring her… but lucky for me, I'm finally meeting and enjoying the real Helga G. Pataki, my first and unique love of my life.

- Arnold, my man, what are you doing? The party is almost starting! - The brunette entered his own room and He snapped his friend out of his thoughts.

- Oh sure Gerald I'm coming…

- Wait a minute… is that a journal?

- Yes… - The blonde teenager admitted with some shame. - Helga and I decided to start our own journals to preserve the good moments.

- Oh so cute! You and your "angel" are writing journals so that their children see each of their perspectives... How cheesy you are my brother!

- Stop Gerald! And how do you know about "angel" nickname?

- You're so dense! You say it to her all the time, even if you aren't alone.

- Well… just forget it… "my little sweet baby" - Arnold started to imitate his friend, pretending to kiss Phoebe, until Jamie O walked in, laughing them off.

- I always knew it! You're in love! Welcome to the family Arnie!

- We're just going to the boarding house, okay?

- Okay.


– Viksten's house- Helga's bedroom-

When they were looking for a new house after winning the trial, Helga asked her to Gerry for a house discreet, but comfortable, and her grandmother, happy to oblige her, bought the house that they both chose.

The old house had three levels and an architecture similar to Gerald's house, but with a nice garden in front, full of flowers, and another in the back with a small pool, barbecue, and trees with Helga's favorite fruits.

Helga's room was twice the size of her old house with the Patakis. It had a large bed covered in a veil, with pink and white touches, a huge dresser, a large closet, tv, her own computer, a terrace and its own full bathroom. But what Helga loved more than anything in her new house was the painting that both had done a month ago.

- I've to admit Helga, your new house it's beautiful! It has your good taste and sensibility. - Said her best friend, as she blew on her freshly painted nail to make it dry faster.

- Yes… to be honest… I finally feel at home… I've a home Pheebs, and it's amazing!

Helga watched curiously as her friend admired her nail work, until she noticed her expression.

- Over here I have a light pink nail polish that would go very well with your bow. Why don't you try it?

- Because why would I do something like that? I do not do those things.

- According to whom? Helga, you yourself have just confessed to everyone that you are a poet and that you love Arnold.

- Yes, I don't know what demon took over me that night!

- None, you were brave and honest and I have seen you very happy these last months. Let no one but you define who and what you are, also if you decide to pamper yourself and highlight your beauty, it will not change who you are…

- Criminy Pheebs, you win! Give me the polish.

- You'll see how it looks on you.

Helga allowed herself to be pampered by her friend and looked with joy at how pretty her hands looked.

- Thank you, I... - But the ringing of her phone distracted her when she saw the message - It's Miriam, she got the CD, come on!


– The Pataki corner —

Another of the great miracles after the trial was Bob's decision to give his business a new spin.

Finally Big Bob's Beepers disappeared from Hillwood. Following Helga's help with investors at the Llyod's event last spring, Bob began selling smartphones and music items and CDs to collectors. Little by little the store, run by Bob and Miriam, began to flourish.

- Done, the last shipment is ready... Maybe soon we can afford to hire help. - Miriam smiled pleased at the numbers, she took the order for her youngest daughter, but when she was about to leave, a large bouquet of sunflowers surprised her.

- How is the most beautiful woman in the city?

- Dan... What are you doing here?

- You haven't been to the sessions in a while, I haven't been able to find you at the hospital and you don't answer my calls either. I had to see that everything was okay.

- You'd better come with me, we need to talk.

They both walked through the warm afternoon, until they reached the most private area of the park, where they both took a seat.

- Dan... I don't want us to see each other anymore.

- What? But what are you talking about Mir?

- Dan... I lost my youngest daughter due to negligence, I promised her and I promised myself that I would fight to be a worthy mother for her... and I am a married and adult woman, I am not up for a love affair, I am not a teenager anymore... the last time I didn't think carefully, I had to pay for it for years and even with my daughters...

- But you know that I love you, I want the best for you and your daughters, besides being a mother, you are a woman, and I want to help you and them grow up and be happy... besides, I know that you no longer love Bob, you love me.

- That will be my business... I have decided to fight for my family, Bob is doing his part. About my AA sessions, don't worry, Suzie found me at another women's group where I've been going…I'll be fine…I'm sorry I got you into all this.

- Just promise me that this is what you really want... and I'll step aside...

- I swear it... I'd better go...

- Goodbye Miriam... I will always love you.

The hurt man stood up with a broken heart, while tears flooded Miriam's face.

- Goodbye my Donald Daniel... how I wish I had met you sooner...

She sighed sadly and went to leave her daughter's order.


All Vine Street was packed with happy neighbors, ready to celebrate with the Shortmans, they felt their triumph as their own. Mrs. Vitello adorned the street with long chains of flowers, in addition to preparing bouquets for the women of the boarding house. For his part, the Deputy and butcher had prepared snacks that Harold was quick to try, even their old friend Dino had gone to liven up the opening a bit. Such joy had not been seen since Miles and Stella's return to the neighborhood.

- Dear neighbors, friends and not invited to the celebration. - The eldest of the Shortman joked. - It is a pleasure for me to return to my house after so many months. I welcome all my dear boarders, except Oskar, because it was all his fault. A round of applause to the beautiful Suzie, the great Ernie, the talented Mr Hyunh and our friends Helga, Gerald and Phoebe for helping us with this remodel. My dear Pookie, give me the honor of cutting the ribbon.

- It was about time sweetie!

Both took the huge scissors, and to applause, they inaugurated the Sunset Arms.

Everyone admired how nice and comfortable the house looked. Until little by little people went home, until only Gerald and Arnold were left in their room.

- Bro, I can't believe you have a flat screen.

- Yes, my parents worked hard...

- Can you believe that tomorrow we will start Jr High School? I know it's just camp... but it's welcome camp! We are already there... Doesn't it scare you?

- I must confess that a bit... but, we've been through too much already... This will be a great adventure and way to end the summer!

- Your positive side does not disappoint me!

They both laughed as they turned off the light, the moon illuminated the room. Little by little the night passed in peace, beginning the great day awaited by all the now teenagers in the neighborhood.

- Good morning champ! - Miles turned up happy with breakfast. - It's 5 am, we must get ready to go to the bus!

- It's morning? As soon!. - Gerald complained.

- Yeah! So cheer up young campers! Stella and I will wait for you with the grandparents downstairs.

- How is it that your father can be in such a good mood in the morning? Or early morning, I should say. - The tall-haired boy dropped into his sleeping bag.

- He had never seen me go to a camp before, he is excited. Come on, fix yourself. You don't want Phoebe to see you like this.

- You always know what to say to motivate, come on then, before all the boarders enter the parade.

The guys showered, dressed in the freshest and coolest clothes they could find, they wouldn't let their girlfriends be impressed by the guys they will meet. Following Gerald's advice, Arnold put on some lotion and they went to the car, ready to go on the adventure.


The buses arrived punctually to drop off the students, who met their friends and began to plan where to sit.

Miles and Stella looked wistfully at their son, now so old. Gone are the days when I was a baby.

For his part, Gerry had prepared the most delicious snacks she could find for her granddaughter and her friends, as well as outfitting her with some great modern camping gear. Phoebe said goodbye to her dad with a warm hug. Eugene for his part, almost caused a human carambola when he tripped over his backpack.

- I'm okay! - He and his father said at the same time, while Mrs. Horowitz collected everything and apologized.

- Good morning everyone, I'm Professor Carol Meyer, and I will be the main teacher in charge of running the camp. This year, we will be receiving 21 students for the first semester, so we will divide them into 3 teams. The leaders of each troop are: Henri, Erika and Constance, students from 8th grade. Now get on the bus in order, above we will tell you the instructions.

The boys said goodbye to their relatives for the last time, and quickly got on the bus.

- Ready for a new adventure? - Arnold smiled at his girlfriend.

- I'm ready for everything by your side! - They both shook hands and got up to choose the seat behind their friends, who were also sitting together. Some of their ex classmates of PS118 still looked at them strangely, however, none of them dared to say anything.

- Well students, officially welcome to the Bartlett Junior High School, or as the students called it, the Bjr, home of the brave Lynxes.. As I told you before… My name's Miss Meyer and I'll be with you in our traditional camp of welcome.

The guys looked attentive to the teacher, she had very pale skin, very dark eyes, so much so that they seemed black, and equally dark hair. Although her smile was warm, it had a certain discomfort effect on teenagers.

- Well, troop leaders, introduce yourself so that the boys can locate you.

- Hello guys! I'm Erika, and I'll lead the troop yellow. If your bandana is yellow, you're with me!

The boys began looking for each other, the first group was made up of Patty, Lila, Curly, Harold, Stinky, Phoebe and a boy named Rudy.

- Damn Pheebs, the system separates us! - The girl with the unibrow complained.

- Hey guys! I am Henri, the leader of the basketball team to add, but I will be the head of the powerful blue team.

A set of sighs graced the environment. The boy was tall, with dark brown hair and deep blue eyes.

The lucky ones to make up his troop were: Rhonda, Helga, Gerald, Brainy, Sid, Angela and her friend Penny.

- Oh Penny, look, if we got a team full of losers... you don't see that none of them have style.

- Sorry? - Rhonda's eyebrow shot up instantly. Although she instantly hated her new companion, she had to admit that her blue outfit and brown accents fit her perfectly, and harmonized with her amber hair and eyes.

- And finally there is me, Constance, but you can call me Connie if you want. I am very excited to come, just like you, it is also my first camp. I changed schools because of my family's work. It will be a pleasure to be with the red team.

The girl looked extremely nervous, and because of her look, she would earn the label "bland" by Rhonda. His troop was made up of: Nadine, Lorenzo, Eugene, Sheena, a guy called Jim, Carl and Arnold.

- Well, since the introductions are done, we can go Driver.

- Yes teacher!

-Murray? Now you drive school buses? - Asked surprised the football head that was two seats from the driver.

- Oh yes! Wait… you are that young Shortman and his friends. I haven't seen them since our grand adventure saving the neighborhood. Now that I've married Mona, I'm in the big leagues!

- Oooh! Married! Congratulations my bro! - Gerald gave the driver five.

- Are you ready Helga? - Arnold looked mischievously at me.

- To sleep as much as possible? Yes, definitely.

- No, look! I brought the CD you gave me yesterday... I want us to listen to it together... It's my favorite jazz pieces of all time.

- Oh Arnoldo, only you keep listening to music like this, with how easy it is to download music from Eros.

The girl blushed a little, she knew what the record meant to her boyfriend and that he wanted to share it with her. Both shared a headset and began to enjoy a piece of smooth jazz, which little by little, and due to the deep fatigue, helped them sleep peacefully, resting on each other's head. Gerald and Phoebe looked at them tenderly and laughed a little, they had to admit that everything they had waited to see them together had been worth it.

Little by little the landscapes of the city were left behind, the bus began to cross some bridges and rivers, while the first rays of the sun kept them company. When the students least realized it, since most of them had chosen to sleep, the bus had arrived at its destination.

- Students! We arrived! Welcome to the Ignis Forest, our home for the next week, the adventure starts… now! - The teacher said with a big smile on her face.

To be continue


Well my readers, this is the next step in our story of the adventures that heroes, now a little older, will live in the mysterious Brave Lynxes' Camp… What do you think? Let me know at your rv!