The Loud House: A Band of Campers

by Yaakov Lubin

While their kids are camping with friends in the middle of the woods, Lance and Lynn Loud Sr. can't help but feel overly worried about what could happen to them if the two Loud brothers weren't there to protect their young. Even though they told their kids, Luna and Shane, they wouldn't be. And showed their support for this new passage of independence and responsibility.

The Loud House:

A Band of Campers

A Fanfiction Story by Yaakov Lubin

Disclaimer: I am not the writer for The Loud House. All rights belong to Nickelodeon.

Chapter 1

On a camping ground next door to Camp Mastodon located on the western coast of Michigan. Luna Loud and her band, the Moon-Goats, are setting up camp for their very first-weekend getaway together. With Shane Loud, Luna's cousin joining along for the ride.

Sully (Hammering in a stake): "Are you sure that your cuz doesn't snore, Lunes? We'll be bunking in the same tent together after all."

Luna (With a smile): "I'm sure…Knowing old Shaney, he'll probably just whistle a little tune in his sleep."

As Luna is setting a box down on the ground, Sam sneaks up behind her, right before playfully covering her girlfriend's eyes with her hands.

Sam (In a sing-song-voice): "Guess who…"

Luna: "Hey! No Fair! You caught me off guard that time."

Speaking of Shane, here he comes now, driven by his Dad, Lance Loud in his pick-up truck. After parking a few feet from the campsite, the two get out to say their goodbyes. Well…

Lance (With worry): "Now, are you sure you have everything? Bug spray, bear repellent, your memory foam sleeping bag…"

Shane: "Dad! You have already asked me on the way here. And before we left the house…twice!"

After taking a deep breath, Lane puts a hand on his son's shoulder with a little smile on his face.

Lance: "Sorry son…I just want to make sure you have everything you need."

Shane (With concern): "Are you sure Dad? Ever since you and Uncle Lynn reconnected back at Christmas time, you have been more...emotionally attached to us kids. You were literally crying your eyes out when Shelby and Shiloh told you and Mom that they wanted to join an after-school program."
Lance: "What?! Can't a dad just be proud of his kids for wanting to spend more time with their friends...and not with their old man..."
As Lance goes on, tears start to form in his eyes.

Lance: "And before I know it, my little Shelby will be off to middle school. Or when my little daredevil Shiloh, will be joining the football team in high school."

With a comforting smile, Shane wraps his arms around his father, giving him a hug.

Shane: "Dad...no matter how old we get…Or where we'll end up in the future… you are always going to be our dad. And we are never going to abandon you. Just like you'll never abandon us…"

Lance hugs his son back while giving a shaky smile.

Lance: "Because you'll always be my kids."

They soon break up the hug. Allowing Shane to gather his stuff from the back of the truck. This also gives Lance the chance to take a deep breath and wipe the tears from his eyes with his sweatshirt sleeve.

Lance: "Okay…It's time for you to gain some independence."

Shane: "And it's not like I'm camping alone. I'll be with Luna and her band. And Gramps is stationed up the hill at Camp Mastodon. So, we can just give him a call, if we need anything."

Just then, Luna is calling from the campsite, singling with her hands for her cousin to come over. Without any hesitation, Shane makes his way down. All while waving goodbye to his father.

Shane: "Well, I guess that's my cue. See you on Monday when you pick me up, Dad."

Lance: "Yeah…" (Slowly waves): "Bye son, have fun…" (With a frown, while whispering): "And be safe."

However, after getting back into the truck and starting to drive off, an idea pops into Lance's mind. With one hand on the wheel, he turns the truck in the direction towards Camp Mastodon, while using his other hand to scratch his chin with a smirk on his face.

End of Chapter 1