Chapter 31

I approached the familiar backyard, Hestia and Lunamon by my side, and spotted Phineas and Ferb lounging peacefully under the tree, Perry the Platypus nestled nearby. A smile spread across my face as I made my way towards them.

"Phineas, Ferb, it's great to see you again!" I called out, raising a hand in greeting. Hestia and Lunamon echoed my sentiment, their faces alight with excitement.

Phineas perked up at the sound of my voice, a wide grin spreading across his features. "David! Hestia! Lunamon! You made it!" he exclaimed, springing to his feet. Ferb offered a nod of acknowledgment, his lips curving into a subtle smile.

I approached Phineas and Ferb, reaching down to affectionately pat Perry on the head. The platypus let out a soft chitter, his eyes regarding me with a familiar warmth.

"It's good to see you too, Phineas," I replied, my gaze shifting between the two brothers. "And of course, you too, Ferb."

Phineas tilted his head, his brow furrowing slightly. "Say, David, what was it you wanted our help with yesterday?" he asked, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.

I took a deep breath, glancing between Phineas, Ferb, and the curious expressions on their faces. "Well, you see, Phineas, Ferb - Hestia, Lunamon, and I, we're actually not from your world. We're from a different place entirely."

Phineas's eyes widened, his excitement palpable. "A different world? That's amazing! Tell us more!"

I nodded, gesturing to Hestia and Lunamon. "Hestia is a goddess in a world where adventurers explore a massive, dangerous dungeon, and the gods themselves walk among the people. And I..." I paused, raising my hand and summoning a swirling portal of energy. "I have the ability to travel between different worlds, like this one and the one Hestia and I are from."

Ferb's eyebrows rose in fascination, and he exchanged a glance with Phineas, who was practically bouncing with enthusiasm.

"Wow, David, that's incredible!" Phineas exclaimed. "So you're telling us you can go to all sorts of different worlds, just by opening one of those portals?"

I nodded, smiling. "That's right. And the reason we're here is because Hestia and I need your help with a project back in our world."

Phineas and Ferb exchanged an eager look, and Phineas turned to me with a grin. "Well, you've come to the right place! We'd be more than happy to help out. What do you need?"

"Well, you see, Hestia has a Familia - that's kind of like a guild or a family in our world. But right now, we're operating out of an abandoned church, and we really need to turn it into a proper headquarters for our Familia." I paused, gesturing to Hestia and Lunamon. "We want to make it a warm, welcoming place, with all the modern comforts and conveniences."

Ferb nodded thoughtfully, his gaze shifting between Hestia, Lunamon, and me.

"The problem is," I continued, "we don't have the skills or resources to do the renovations ourselves. That's where we were hoping you two could help us out."

Phineas turned to Ferb, his eyes shining with excitement. "Ferb, I know what we are going to do today!" he exclaimed. "We're going to help David and Hestia turn that abandoned church into an amazing headquarters for their Familia!"

Phineas's face broke into a wide grin. "Say no more! Ferb and I would be happy to lend a hand. Right, Ferb?"

Ferb responded with a nod and a thumbs-up, his expression reflecting his eagerness to take on the challenge.

Hestia stepped forward, her eyes shining with hope. "Oh, you'd really do that for us? I can't tell you how much it would mean to have your help!"

I smiled, reaching out to squeeze Hestia's hand reassuringly. "We'd be forever grateful, Phineas, Ferb. This means the world to us."

Phineas waved a dismissive hand. "Ah, don't mention it! We're always happy to lend a hand to our friends. When do you want us to get started?"

As Phineas and Ferb eagerly agreed to help renovate the Hestia Familia's headquarters, a sudden movement caught my eye. The backdoor of the Flynn-Fletcher household swung open, and Linda, the boys' mother, stepped outside.

"Phineas, Ferb, what are you two up to today?" she asked, her voice warm and gentle.

I tensed slightly, unsure of how to best introduce myself, but Phineas was quick to respond.

"We're going to a different world, Mom, and building a base for our friends!" he exclaimed, his enthusiasm palpable.

Linda smiled, seemingly unfazed by her sons' unusual plans. "That's nice, dear. I'm actually headed out to a cooking class myself. You two be careful, okay?"

I tensed slightly as Linda, Phineas and Ferb's mother, stepped outside and noticed our group. Her warm gaze settled on me, Hestia, and Lunamon, and a friendly smile spread across her face.

"Well, hello there!" Linda greeted us. "I didn't expect to see you all again so soon."

I felt a surge of relief, remembering that Linda had met us just the day before when we first arrived in Danville. "Hello, Mrs. Flynn-Fletcher," I replied, returning her smile. "It's great to see you again."

As Linda turned her gaze towards me, I felt a surge of anticipation. "So, David, are you going to play with the boys today?" she asked, her voice warm and inviting.

I glanced over at Phineas and Ferb, who were practically bouncing with excitement, and then back to Linda. "Absolutely," I replied, a smile spreading across my face. "Hestia, Lunamon, and I are more than happy to join in on the fun."

Linda's expression brightened. "Wonderful! I'm sure the boys will love having you all here." She paused, her eyes scanning the backyard. "Now, I need to head out for my cooking class, but I trust you'll all take good care of each other."

I nodded, silently grateful for Linda's trust. "Don't worry, we'll make sure everything is under control."

Just as Linda was about to turn and leave, a familiar voice rang out from the doorway.

"Mom! Mom! I'm in charge, right?" Candace demanded, her eyes narrowed as she strode towards us.

Linda hesitated, glancing between Candace and me. "Well, Candace, I was actually thinking that David would be in charge while I'm gone," she replied, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

I watched as Candace's eyes widened in disbelief at her mother's words. "What?! But Mom, I'm always in charge when you're not here!" she exclaimed, her voice rising in pitch.

Linda turned to Candace, her expression calm and patient. "Calm down, Candace. David seems like the responsible adult here. I'm sure he'll keep an eye on everything while I'm at my cooking class."

Candace's gaze shifted to me, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized me. "Him? You just met him yesterday!" she protested, pointing an accusatory finger in my direction.

"Candace, dear, I need to get going. Please try to get along with David and the others, okay?" With that, she turned and headed back inside, leaving Candace and me standing in the backyard, surrounded by Phineas, Ferb, Hestia, and Lunamon.

Candace let out a frustrated huff, crossing her arms over her chest. "This is so unfair," she grumbled, glaring at me.

I turned to Candace, offering her a friendly smile. "Hey, Candace, would you like to help us out with our project today?" I asked, hoping to extend an olive branch.

Candace eyed me skeptically, her arms still crossed over her chest. "No way," she huffed. "I'm just going to keep an eye on all of you, making sure you don't do anything crazy."

With that, Candace spun on her heel and headed back towards the house, muttering under her breath. I watched her go, feeling a twinge of disappointment, but not entirely surprised by her reaction.

"Well, that went about as well as I expected," I sighed, turning back to Phineas, Ferb, Hestia, and Lunamon.

"Alright, everyone, let's get started!" I exclaimed, clapping my hands together.

Phineas grinned, his boundless energy radiating through the backyard. "This is going to be so much fun!" he exclaimed. "Right, Ferb?"

Ferb responded with a nod, a mischievous glint in his eye.

"Alright, team, let's do this!" I said, feeling a surge of enthusiasm. "Phineas, Ferb, lead the way. Hestia, Lunamon, and I are ready to lend a hand however we can."

The group cheered, and we set off, eager to transform the abandoned church in Orario into a true home for the Hestia Familia.

...

As Phineas and Ferb began organizing the materials they had ordered, I couldn't help but marvel at their efficiency. These two young boys were handling complex construction supplies with an ease that belied their youthful appearance.

I stood off to the side, observing the scene unfold, when a contractor arrived to oversee the delivery. He approached Phineas, a curious expression on his face.

"Aren't you a bit young to be handling these heavy types of equipment?" the contractor asked, his brow furrowed.

Phineas looked up at the man, his expression unwavering. "Yes, yes I am," he replied simply, a confident smile playing on his lips.

The contractor seemed taken aback by Phineas's response, but then a look of understanding dawned on his face. "Well, that is good enough for me," he said, shrugging his shoulders and turning to oversee the rest of the delivery.

chuckles to myself As I watched this kid casually order all that heavy-duty equipment, I couldn't help but wonder - how the heck does he always get away with this kind of thing? I mean, c'mon, he's what, 10 years old? And here he is, barking orders at the contractor like he owns the place.

It's gotta be some kind of secret superpower or something, right? Maybe he's got a silver tongue that can charm his way through any situation. Or maybe he's just got the world's most oblivious parents. Either way, it's pretty darn impressive, I'll give him that.

I stood off to the side, observing as the contractor left, shaking his head in bewilderment. Phineas and Ferb continued coordinating the delivery, their efficiency and confidence truly impressive.

As I watched, I noticed Isabella, the Fireside Girls leader, approach Phineas. She greeted him with her signature catchphrase, "Hi, Phineas. Whatcha doin'?"

Phineas looked up and smiled. "Hey, Isabella. Just getting some materials ready to create an awesome headquarters in another world."

Isabella's eyes widened at his words. "Another world?"

"Yeah," Phineas replied, gesturing towards me. "David and his friends are actually from another world. He asked us to help him build a headquarters in his world."

Isabella turned her gaze to me, her expression a mix of curiosity and excitement. "Awesome!" she exclaimed.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her enthusiasm. These kids really were something else. I stepped forward, joining the conversation.

"That's right," I said. "Hestia, Lunamon, and I are from a different world, one where we're part of an adventuring Familia. We're hoping Phineas and Ferb can help us transform an old church into a proper headquarters for our group."

Isabella nodded eagerly, her eyes shining with interest. "That sounds incredible! I'd love to help out in any way I can. I also can't wait to go to another world!"

I couldn't help but share in his excitement. With Phineas, Ferb, and Isabella on board, I had a feeling our project was about to take an incredible turn.

I heard a new voice chime in, and turned to see a young boy with dark skin, short black hair, and a scholarly demeanor approaching us.

"Did someone say another world?" the boy asked, his eyes wide with curiosity.

The young boy was Baljeet. He had a slight Indian accent and carried himself with an air of academic formality. His collared shirt and sweater vest gave him a studious appearance, but there was an unmistakable energy and curiosity in his expression as he looked between me and the others.

"Hey there, Baljeet!" Phineas greeted enthusiastically. "I was just telling David, Hestia, and Lunamon about our plans to help build a headquarters for their adventuring Familia in another world."

Baljeet's eyes widened even further as he looked between us. "Another world? How fascinating!" he exclaimed.

Phineas nodded. "Yup, David here has the ability to travel between different worlds. He, Hestia, and Lunamon are from a place called Orario, where they're part of an adventuring group called a Familia."

Turning to me, Phineas continued, "Baljeet is a friend from school. He's super smart, especially when it comes to math and science."

I stepped forward and extended my hand to Baljeet. "It's great to meet you, Baljeet. I'm David Miller, and this is Hestia, the goddess who leads my Familia, and Lunamon, my Digimon partner."

Baljeet shook my hand enthusiastically. "The pleasure is all mine! I must say, I'm absolutely intrigued by the idea of traveling to other worlds. Tell me, what is this Familia of yours like?"

I couldn't help but smile at Baljeet's eager curiosity. "Well, the Hestia Familia is a close-knit group of adventurers who explore a massive Dungeon beneath the city of Orario. Hestia is our goddess, and she's been working hard to help us grow and become stronger."

Hestia chimed in, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, and we're so grateful to have Phineas and Ferb help us transform our humble church into a proper headquarters. With your brilliant minds, I'm sure we can create something truly spectacular!"

Lunamon nodded in agreement, her large blue eyes shining with anticipation. "I'm looking forward to learning more about your world and how we can work together," she said, her soft voice filled with warmth.

Baljeet's face lit up with delight. "Wonderful! I can't wait to lend my expertise to this project. Just tell me what needs to be done, and I'll be happy to assist in any way I can."

I turned as I heard a gruff voice calling out, "What's up ya nerds."

Baljeet stepped forward, adjusting his sweater vest nervously. "Ah, Buford! We were just discussing a project to help our new friends David, Hestia, and Lunamon renovate an old church in another world."

Before Baljeet could say more, Buford reached out and grabbed the front of his shirt, yanking him upwards in a classic wedgie. Baljeet yelped in discomfort as Buford sneered.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever you nerds are up to. Sounds lame." Buford dropped Baljeet, who stumbled to regain his footing.

I frowned, not liking Buford's aggressive behavior towards my new friend. "Hey, no need for that. We'd actually love for you to join us, Buford. The more help, the better."

Buford eyed me skeptically. "You want me to help a bunch of brainy do-gooders? What's in it for me?"

I held up my hands in a placating gesture. "Look, I get that you like to mess with Baljeet, but how about we make a deal? You can join our project, but no more bullying. Deal?"

Buford seemed to consider this for a moment, his beady eyes narrowed. Finally, he let out a huff. "Alright, fine. But I'm not making any promises about the nerd."

I nodded, relieved that he had agreed. "Fair enough. Welcome aboard, Buford."

Baljeet shot me a grateful look, smoothing down his shirt. I could tell he was apprehensive about working with Buford, but I was hopeful that with a little patience and understanding, we could all get along.

As we began discussing the plans for renovating the church, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. With this motley crew of talented individuals, I had a feeling our project was about to take an interesting turn.

I noticed Phineas looking around with a puzzled expression on his face. "Hey, where's Perry?" he asked.

I glanced over and sure enough, the platypus was nowhere to be seen. "Huh, that's strange. He was just here a minute ago," I replied, scanning the area for any sign of the furry little guy.

I shrugged, not really having an answer. "Maybe he's off on one of his platypus adventures or something. I'm sure he'll turn up soon enough."

Phineas nodded, though he still seemed a bit uneasy. "Yeah, you're probably right. Perry always comes back eventually."

After 30 minutes had passed, the materials we needed for the church renovation had finally arrived. Phineas and Ferb had worked their magic, and we now had everything from power tools to high-tech gadgets to transform the old, dilapidated building.

I was about to open the portal to Orario, eager to get started, when suddenly Candace, came storming into the backyard.

"Alright, what's going on here?" she demanded, eyeing the piles of equipment with suspicion. "I knew you guys were up to something!"

I held up my hands in a placating gesture. "Relax, Candace. We're just about to head back to my world to start renovating an old church for my Familia."

Candace's eyes widened. "Your world? Church? What are you talking about?"

I quickly explained about my ability to travel between dimensions and the Hestia Familia's need for a proper headquarters. Candace listened, her brow furrowed in confusion.

"So you're telling me you're not from around here?" she asked, glancing at Hestia and Lunamon. "And you want to take my brothers to some other place to work on a church?"

I nodded. "That's right. But I promise, we'll have them back before your mom even notices they're gone."

Candace opened her mouth, no doubt ready to call Linda and "bust" us all, but I cut her off.

"Hey, Candace, why don't you come with us?" I suggested. "I'm sure Hestia and the others would love to have an extra pair of hands, and you can keep an eye on Phineas and Ferb if that makes you feel better."

Candace seemed taken aback by the offer, her expression shifting from suspicion to cautious interest. "You really think I can just waltz into some other world?"

I grinned. "Of course! Have a little fun, why don't you? You're going to love Orario. It's a pretty incredible place."

Before Candace could express her not wanting to go, I opened the portal to Orario and pushed Candace toward it. Phineas and co followed suit, eager to see a brand-new world.

As we stepped through the shimmering vortex, I felt a familiar tingling sensation. When we emerged, I found myself standing in the dimly lit interior of the abandoned church, my companions beside me.

"Is this the church?" Phineas asked, his eyes wide with wonder as he took in the crumbling walls and dusty pews.

"Yes, this is it," I replied, glancing around the familiar space. I could hear Candace's panicked voice on the side as she frantically checked her phone, but unsurprisingly, there was no signal.

"No bars? How am I supposed to call Mom and tell her what's going on?" Candace cried, her eyes darting around the room in distress.

I placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Relax, Candace. There's no need to worry. You'll be home by the end of the day, so we have plenty of time before your mom even realizes you're gone."

Candace's shrill voice cut through the excited atmosphere. "Is anyone listening to me? You can't just drag people to another world without their permission!"

I sighed, turning to face the exasperated teenager. "Candace, relax. Phineas and Ferb were more than happy to come help us out. And you agreed to tag along too, remember?"

"I did not agree to any of this!" she exclaimed, throwing her hands up in frustration. "This is completely irresponsible. What if Mom finds out?"

I waved off her concerns. "She won't. We'll have everything done before she even realizes you're gone. Now come on, let's get started!"

Ignoring Candace's continued protests, I turned to the rest of the group, who were buzzing with anticipation. "Alright, who's ready to start renovating this place?"

Phineas, Ferb, Isabella, Baljeet, and Buford all cheered enthusiastically, eager to lend a hand. Hestia and Lunamon beamed at me, ready to pitch in as well.

Candace let out an exasperated groan. "Ugh, you're all crazy! This is never going to work."

I flashed her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Candace. With all of us working together, this place is going to be looking better than ever in no time. Just try to relax and enjoy the experience, okay?"

Placing a hand on her shoulder, I steered her towards the others, who were already beginning to clear away debris and assess the damage. Candace reluctantly allowed herself to be guided, her arms crossed and a disgruntled expression on her face.

As the rest of the group got to work, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. With Phineas, Ferb, and the others lending their incredible skills, I knew we were going to transform this abandoned church into a true home for the Hestia Familia. Casting a glance at Hestia and Lunamon, I could see the same enthusiasm mirrored in their faces.

///

Tell me your thoughts on this story. Views are slowing down, so I hope you can give power stones to boost this story's ranking.

Suggest any abilities/items MC can have or characters that can join the Familia.

Reach 500 power stones for an extra chapter

Give power stones to support this story.

To read advance chapters see my p@|tr|$0n Najicablitz