Lola sighed as she sat on her plush canopy bed in her lavishly decorated room. Boredom had settled in like an unwelcome guest, and there was only so much tea-party planning and tiara polishing a girl could handle. She watched with a hint of envy as her twin sister, Lana, sprawled on her side of the room, crouched on the floor with her pet frog, Hops.

"Lana, seriously, how can you stand playing with that frog all day?" Lola muttered to herself, feeling the minutes tick by like hours.

Lana chuckled, oblivious to her sister's discontent, and gave Hops a gentle pat on the head. "Aw, come on, Lola, Hops is the best buddy a girl could have."

Just as Lola was about to let out an exasperated sigh, the door to their shared room creaked open, and in stepped Lucy, their gothic and mysterious sister. Her pale face and shadowed eyes contrasted sharply with the room's pastel tones.

Lola's eyes brightened as Lucy's presence brought a glimmer of intrigue to her otherwise tedious afternoon. "Lucy, what are you doing here?"

Lucy looked around the room, her expression cryptic. "I've been studying ancient prophecies, Lola, and I stumbled upon something rather interesting."

Lola leaned forward, her curiosity piqued. "Ancient prophecies? Do tell."

Lucy lowered her voice, making the room feel even more mysterious. "There's a prophecy that speaks of a frog turning into a prince when kissed by a girl."

Lana burst into laughter, Hops croaking in tandem as though in amusement. "You've got to be kidding me, Lucy. Frogs turning into princes? That's the silliest thing I've ever heard."

Lola's eyes sparkled with wonder. "But, Lucy, that sounds so romantic! Do you think Hops might've been a prince in a past life?"

Lucy shrugged, maintaining her eerie composure. "Well, Lola, it's a theory worth considering. I mean, just look at Hops. He's more intelligent than your average frog."

Lana raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt in her voice. "Intelligent? I've never seen a frog do calculus before."

Lucy smiled, enjoying the skepticism in the room. "I mean, Lana, he's not solving math problems, but there's something about him. He's always so attentive and, well, regal."

Lola chimed in, her excitement building. "It's true, Lana. Looking back, He's not like other frogs. He's dignified, refined, and not dumb at all."

Lana shook her head, still unconvinced. "You two are reading way too much into this frog. He's just my buddy, that's all."

Lola couldn't contain her enthusiasm any longer. She leaned closer to Lana, her voice trembling with anticipation. "Lana, what if we give it a try? What if we kiss Hops on the lips and see if the prophecy comes true? It could be a real-life fairy tale!"

Lana's eyes widened in disbelief. She stared at her usually prim and proper sister, who had just suggested kissing her pet frog on the lips. "Lola, are you serious? You're the one who can't stand dirt or anything gross. You won't even touch a worm or a mud puddle!"

Lola's cheeks flushed with frustration, her pride wounded. "I know, I know. But this is different, Lana. It's a magical experiment! I want to see if Lucy is right, and Hops turns into a prince."

Lana burst into laughter, unable to contain herself any longer. "You really believe that, don't you? You think Lucy's serious? She's just messing with us. It's a joke, Lola."

Lola's anger flared at Lana's laughter. She shot back, her determination stronger than ever. "Well, I'm not so sure, Lana. I'll prove it to you. Give me Hops, and I'll show you that there's something more to him."

Lana hesitated for a moment, then sighed and reached down to scoop Hops into her hands. She passed the frog over to Lola, her tone still filled with skepticism. "Fine, if you want to go through with this, Lola, then it's on you. If Hops doesn't turn into a prince, you can't blame anyone but yourself."

Lola took a deep breath, her heart pounding with a mix of excitement and trepidation. She leaned in, her eyes closed, and planted a big, dramatic kiss right on Hops' lips. For a moment, everything stood still. The room seemed to hold its breath, and then, to the shock of everyone present, something extraordinary happened.

Hops levitated off Lola's hands, his froggy form shifting and contorting as he transformed before their very eyes. In a burst of shimmering light, the frog morphed into a tall, handsome young man, dressed in princely attire. He had striking green eyes, dark hair, and a charming smile that left Lola and Lana utterly flabbergasted.

Hops, now a dashing young man, bowed gracefully to Lola and extended his hand. "Thank you, Lola, for breaking the curse that bound me for the past forty thousand years. I'm eternally grateful."

Lola felt her heart swell with happiness as she took Hops' hand. "It was my pleasure, Hops. I'm just so thrilled that you're no longer a frog."

Hops smiled warmly at Lola and then turned to Lana, who still seemed bewildered by the unexpected turn of events. "And thank you, Lana, for allowing Lola to give it a try. You've both done me a great service."

Lana wiped her eyes confused. "I can't believe this. How did you end up as a frog, and why do you look like you're the same age as us?"

Hops' expression turned somber as he began to explain his long and tragic history. "A malevolent sorcerer destroyed my kingdom and turned me into an immortal frog. I've been stuck in that form for millennia, unable to age or return to my true self. But thanks to Lola, the curse has finally been broken, and I can age once more in my rightful body."

Lola's eyes glistened with joy as she held onto Hops' hand. "And now, you can stay with us, Hops!"

Hops' eyes sparkled as he looked at Lola, his heart full of appreciation. "Indeed, Lola, as a reward for breaking the curse, I'd be honored to be your boyfriend."

Lana's heart was filled with genuine happiness as she listened to Hops' incredible backstory. The fact that he had been an immortal frog for an astonishing forty thousand years fascinated her. She couldn't help but grin from ear to ear, and the weight of skepticism had been replaced by pure joy.

"Wow, Hops, that's an amazing story," Lana exclaimed. "I can't believe you've been around for so long. It's incredible that you're a human again!"

Hops returned Lana's enthusiasm with a warm smile. "Thank you, Lana. It's been a long journey, and I'm thrilled to be back to my true self."

Lana clapped her hands together in excitement. "I can't wait to hang out with you and Lola. This will be so much fun!"

In the days that followed, Lana's initial excitement gradually turned into a sinking feeling of being left out. It seemed that Hops was more interested in spending time with Lola than anyone else.

Lola and Hops became inseparable. They went on romantic walks in the garden, enjoyed candlelit dinners together, and whispered sweet nothings into each other's ears. Lana couldn't help but feel like the odd one out, an unintentional third wheel in her own room.

At first, she tried to brush it off, reminding herself that she had played a vital role in breaking Hops' curse. But as the days passed, the loneliness began to weigh on her, and she couldn't help but miss the playful and carefree moments she and Hops had shared when he was a frog.

One evening, Lana couldn't keep her feelings bottled up any longer. She waited until the soft glow of moonlight bathed their room before quietly approaching her twin sister, Lola, who was busy helping Hops with his studies.

"Lola," Lana began softly, "can I talk to you for a moment?"

Lola glanced up from the textbooks, her brow furrowed with concern. "Of course, Lana. What's on your mind?"

They retreated to a corner of the room, away from Hops' watchful eyes. Lana's voice was tinged with sadness as she spoke. "I miss the days when Hops was a frog, and he and I were inseparable. We had so many fun adventures together, and I felt like he was my best friend."

Lola listened carefully, her heart heavy with understanding. "I get it, Lana. I know you two had a special bond."

Tears welled up in Lana's eyes as she continued, "But now that he's a human and your boyfriend, I feel like I'm just in the way. I'm lonely, Lola, and I miss my froggy friend."

Lola's expression turned to anger, and she retorted, "Lana, Hops doesn't want to be a frog anymore. He hated his old life as an immortal frog with no purpose. He loves being human and having a real life."

Lana bit her lip, struggling with her emotions. "I understand that, Lola, but it doesn't change how I feel. I wish things could go back to how they were."

Lola sighed, her anger softening into sympathy. "I'm sorry, Lana. I know it's tough for you. But Hops and I, we love each other, and we're just trying to enjoy our new life together.

Lana's emotions boiled over as she listened to Lola's words. Her frustration and heartache reached a breaking point, and before she knew it, tears welled up in her eyes. Without a second thought, she raised her hand and delivered a stinging slap to Lola's face.

Lola recoiled in shock, her cheek tingling from the impact. She stared at Lana, bewildered by the sudden outburst.

Lana's voice quivered with anger and hurt as she shouted, "You don't understand, Lola! You don't care about how I feel. I hate you for stealing my best friend from me! I wish Lucy had never told us about that stupid prophecy in the first place!"

Without waiting for a response, Lana turned and ran out of the room, leaving a stunned Lola behind, her hand still pressed to her cheek.

Lola was left standing in the room, her cheek stinging from the slap, and a heavy weight of guilt beginning to settle in her heart. She couldn't understand why Lana's words had affected her so deeply, but there was no denying the hurt in her sister's eyes.

Feeling lost and overwhelmed, Lola decided to seek out Lucy, hoping that her mysterious sister might have some insight into her own feelings. She found Lucy in her dimly lit room, surrounded by books and candles, as always.

"Lucy," Lola began hesitantly, "I need your help. I don't understand why Lana is so angry with me. Could you please help me figure this out?"

Lucy looked up from her book, her dark eyes piercing. "Of course, Lola. Sit down and tell me what's been happening."

Lola recounted the recent events, from the breaking of Hops' curse to Lana's outburst and the slap. She couldn't help but feel guilty as she spoke, even though she couldn't quite pinpoint the source of her remorse.

Lucy listened attentively, her expression impassive. When Lola had finished, Lucy spoke with her characteristic wisdom. "Lola, having a prince as a boyfriend is certainly exciting, but it's not as important as the happiness and well-being of your twin sister. Lana's feelings matter, too."

Lola felt a pang of guilt growing stronger within her. "I never meant to hurt Lana's feelings, Lucy. I didn't want her to be depressed."

Lucy leaned forward, her voice gentle yet firm. "You must understand the impact of your actions on Lana. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our own desires that we forget the people we care about. Lana was close to Hops, and now she feels left out and hurt. It's important for you to remember that."

Lola nodded slowly, her eyes filling with tears. "I see it now, Lucy. I shouldn't have stolen Lana's best friend from her. I need to make things right."

Lucy gave her a small, reassuring smile. "It's never too late to mend things, Lola. Show Lana that you care about her feelings and try to make amends."

Lola made her way to the park, her heart heavy with the conversation she had just had with Lucy. She needed to talk to Hops, to understand his side of the story, and hopefully find a way to make things right with Lana.

Hops sat on a park bench, looking pensive as he gazed at the rippling pond. When Lola approached, he greeted her with a soft smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Lola," Hops said, "what brings you here?"

Lola took a deep breath and asked that had been weighing on her mind. "Hops, do you... do you like being a frog?"

Hops turned to her, his green eyes searching for the right words. After a moment of contemplation, he admitted, "Deep down, Lola, I actually liked being a frog. I loved having Lana as my owner. She was kind, and it made our relationship special."

Lola took a moment to absorb Hops' words, realizing that this situation was more complex than she had initially thought. "Hops, I didn't realize how much it meant to you to be Lana's pet frog."

Hops nodded, his expression earnest. "Being her frog was special, Lola. I felt like I had a purpose, and I was her best friend."

Lola frowned, a feeling of remorse washing over her. "I had no idea you felt this way. I thought you were happier as a human, but I never considered how it might affect your relationship with Lana."

Hops sighed, his shoulders slumping. "It's just that... now that I'm a human like you, I feel awkward around Lana. I don't know if I can be her frog again, her best friend."

A spark of hope ignited within Lola as Hops shared his feelings. She realized that she could do something to mend the bonds between Hops and Lana. Determined to make amends, she turned to Hops with newfound determination.

"Hops," Lola said with a smile, "I think I have an idea that might help you reconnect with Lana and be her best friend again."

Hops looked at Lola, curiosity in his eyes. "What's your idea?"

Lola explained her plan to Hops, and he listened with growing enthusiasm. Together, they made their way back to the Loud house and found themselves in Lisa's room.

Lisa, surrounded by her gadgets and inventions, glanced up as they entered. "What brings you two here?"

Lola took a deep breath and stated her request. "Lisa, we need your help. Do you have a machine that can turn someone into an animal?"

Lisa raised an eyebrow, her scientific mind whirring with curiosity. "Why would you need such a device, Lola?"

Lola nodded toward Hops. "Hops wants to be a frog again. He misses being Lana's pet frog, and I aim to help him regain that friendship."

Lisa observed Hops carefully and realized the truth of his identity. "So, you're Lana's pet frog, I see."

Hops nodded, feeling hopeful that Lisa could assist him. "Yes, I am. I would like to be her frog again."

Lisa got to work, setting up her invention, her fingers flying across the keyboard. She explained, "I do have a device that can transform a human into an animal permanent, I have yet to make it reversible.".

As Lisa continued to set up her invention, Hops turned to Lola, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Lola, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done in the past days. I won't forget it."

Lola smiled at Hops, her heart warm with happiness. "You're welcome, Hops. I just want to see you happy, and I know this is what you want."

With everything in place, Hops entered the transformation machine, his form beginning to shimmer and change as Lisa pressed the button. The machine whirred and hummed, filling the room with a soft, mysterious energy. Sounds of the transformation process echoed in the room, leaving Lola and Lisa in suspense.

Moments later, the machine's process seemed to reach its conclusion, and the shimmering light began to dissipate. Hops emerged from the machine, no longer a human but a familiar green frog.

Lola's eyes welled up with tears of joy as she rushed forward to scoop Hops into her hands. She couldn't believe it had worked, and she couldn't be happier. "It worked, Hops! You're a frog again!"

Hops let out a croak that sounded almost like a sigh of relief, his webbed feet and bulging eyes revealing his true, familiar form.

Lola couldn't thank Lisa enough for her help in turning Hops back to a frog. With a heart full of gratitude, she turned to Lisa. "Thank you so much, Lisa. You've given us a chance to make things right."

Lisa nodded, pleased that her invention had been successful. "I'm happy to help. Now Hops can be Lana's best friend again."

Lola grabbed Hops, the green frog resting contentedly in her hands, and they made their way out of the room. Lola knew exactly where to find her twin sister whenever Lana was feeling down – the swamp.

As they arrived at the swamp, they spotted Lana sitting alone by the pond, her shoulders slumped and her gaze fixed on the murky water. She seemed lost in her own thoughts, the weight of sadness apparent in her posture.

Lola approached Lana cautiously, her voice filled with concern. "Lana, are you feeling okay?"

Lana refused to look at Lola, her voice flat and distant. "Just leave me alone, Lola."

Lola hesitated for a moment, her heart heavy, before making a last-ditch effort to lift Lana's spirits. "Lana, I have something to tell you. Something important."

Lana remained distant, still not looking at her sister. "I told you to go away, Lola."

Lola's voice trembled with emotion as she continued, "Hops is back, Lana. He's really back, as a frog."

Lana scoffed, thinking it was just another empty promise to cheer her up. "You're just saying that to make me feel better. Hops is a human forever, and he's not coming back as a frog."

But as if on cue, a familiar croak filled the air. Lana's head snapped around, her eyes widening in disbelief as she finally looked at her sister. There, in Lola's hands, sat Hops, the very same frog she had known and loved for so long.

Lola's eyes shone with happiness as she held Hops out for Lana to see. "I told you, Lana. Hops is back as a frog, He loves being with you more than me."

With tears of joy glistening in her eyes, Lana cradled Hops in her hands as he leaped onto her palm, seemingly just as thrilled to be reunited with his owner. Lana couldn't contain her excitement and happiness. She hugged Hops tightly, whispering words of affection and relief into his ear.

"Hops, I missed you so much," Lana said, her voice filled with gratitude.

Hops croaked in response, his eyes glistening with contentment, and Lana knew that her best friend was back where he belonged.

Lana turned to Lola, her heart full of gratitude and happiness. "Thank you, Lola. You made the right choice, and I'm so grateful to have Hops back. You mean a lot to me, and I'm glad we can be a family again."

Lola smiled warmly, her own eyes glistening with tears of joy. "I'm relieved to see you and Hops reunited, Lana. You two belong together, and I wouldn't want it any other way."

Lana's heart swelled with gratitude, knowing that her sister had made a special effort to reunite her with Hops. She couldn't have been happier.

With Hops safely in Lana's hands, she turned to Lola and asked with a bright smile, "Lola, do you want to play with us? You can join in, and we can all have fun together."

Lola's eyes lit up with genuine enthusiasm. "I'd love to, Lana. I've grown quite fond of frogs. They're cute!"

And so, the three of them, Lana, Lola, and Hops, spent the rest of the day playing together in the swamp. The bond between the sisters had been mended, and the addition of Hops as a frog friend brought them even closer.