59. ORIGINAL EPISODE: The Birthday Girl

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to yout the Laney in the Loud House birthday special! It's so special because on this day, September 16th, I have created this magnificent story that kickstarted my fanfiction career! I'd like to thank all of you for inspiring and encouraging me to make such wonderful stories and I hope to see you when I do more in the future! Enjoy!

The Birthday Girl

Today was a very special saturday morning in the Loud house. For today was Laney's birthday. She was turning 8 on this special day and everything was set up for her party. That's why Lincoln and his other sisters were holding a meeting on what to give her on her day.

Lincoln: Alright, guys. As you all know, today's Laney's birthday. And our plans is to make sure she gets the best one ever by giving her the perfect gift. [Leni raises her hand] Yes, Leni?

Leni: I say we give her this stylish pink scarf. [Holds out a pink scarf with hearts on them] Because she's always wearing one to hide her scar.

[Flashback to the time Laney got herself cut with the broken plate shards]

Leni: [narrating] She's always wearing it ever since her accident. [Flashback to the time Laney was frantically looking for her scarf]

Flashback Laney: Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no! [Flashback shows Laney confessing to her sisters about her scarf. Cut back to present day]

Leni: Now she won't be so shy about hiding it with this baby!

Lola: [pushes Leni aside] That's great, Leni. But my gift is even better! You know how Laney is always painting pictures?

[Flashback to all the times Laney has painted pictures in the house]

Lola: [narrating] She's always showing off her artistic side. [cut back to present day] So that's why I painted her this! [Holds out an odd looking painting of Laney]

Lincoln: Uh, Lola? What is that supposed to be?

Lola: Duh! It's a picture of Laney!

Luna: [squints] Kinda looks like dad.

Lori: No, it's more like Aunt Ruth with a tummy tuck.

Lola: So what if I'm not a talented artist like Laney? She'll love it because it's the thought that counts.

Lynn: So what? She'll love my gift more!

Lola: And what exactly are you going to give her, Lynn?

Lynn: Just this! [holds out a pair of roller skates]

Lola: Roller skates? That's the best you got for Laney?

Lynn: Uh, yeah. She's always quick on her feet. Like that time she was helping Lincoln publish his comic! [flashback to the time he dashed to get Scoots across the street]

Flashback Scoots: Quit pushing me! [hits Laney over the head with a cane]

Flashback Laney: Ow! [flashback to Laney helping her dad make dinner. Cutting hot dogs with ice skates, using Geo as a can opener, etc.]

Lynn: [Narrating] And not to mention the timem she helped dad improvise dinner. [Cut back to present] So I thought she might use these to get around faster.

Luan: Pfft! That's nothing! [Holds out a teddy bear] This little cutie is a shoo-in to be the highlight of Laney's birthday!

Lynn: How is a teddy bear the best gift you can give to seven year old in the fith grade?

Luan: Well, it's a security bear. For in case Laney has her episodes. [Flashback to the time Laney didn't know how to stop her sisters meddling in Lincoln's bully trouble]

Flashback Laney: I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I... [smoke began to puff out of her ears; her eyes started spinning around]

Luan: [narrating] Whenever she can't find a solution to a problem, she turns into a bigger blubbering mess then Clyde! [Cut back to present day] All she has to do is hug this little guy whenever she feels helpless, and her worries melt away. Cause we all know she can't 'bear' to see us fighting! [laughs while the others groan]

Lori: Forget it you guys! Laney will literally die once she sees the new handbag I got her! [holds out a handbag]

Lisa: What about this journal I made for her to orginize all her important events?

[Soon all the sisters argue about all there gifts for Laney]

Lincoln: Guys! Guys! Settle down! [They all stop once Laney enters the room and they all hide their gifts]

Laney: Hey guys. What's going on?

Lincoln: Uh... Laney! We were just thinking on what to do on your birthday.

Laney: Oh, well. I hope you guys think of something really great for my birthday. You guys have always been there for me. And even though you have your share of quarrels and fights, you guys know what's right. [Her siblings smile at this] Well, see you at the party. [Leaves and closes the door]

Luna: That girl always knows what to say.

Luan: Yeah and not to mention what to do.

At that, they all smile as they reminisce about all the times Laney has helped around the house. All the times she played with Lily, comforted her other sisters, helping Lincoln and his friends. She has really done a lot for this family.

Lincoln: Yeah, she really deserves something special.

Lori: But what can we do? It's not like we can give her all of our gifts.

Lincoln: [gets an idea] Or can we?...

[Cut to later in the afternoon in the backyard where Laney's birthday was being celebrated. All of her guests and her parents gathered around as Laney gets ready to blowout the candles in her birthday cake]

Kids and Parents: [sing] Happy birthday dear Laney, happy birthday to you! [Laney blows out the candles and everyone applauds]

Rita: Okay, Laney. Now it's time to open your presents.

Lincoln: [off-screen] You said it, mom. [All eyes were at Lincoln and his sisters walking in with something hidden under a tarp. They all stand behind it] Laney, we wanted to give you something awesome. Something that says we love you and all the things we do.

Lola: But the thing is we could'nt decide which one of our gifts is better.

Lori: So we decided to give you all of them!

They pull out the tarp that revealed all of their presents to Laney in one big diorama. Lola's painting wrapped in Leni's scarf, next to Luan's teddy bear and Lynn's rollerskates. And Lori's handbag with Lisa's journal in it. Laney was filled with joy at the very sight of it.

Laney: [in awe] Guys I... I... I... I don't know what to say!

Luna: Just our way of saying how much you rock! [Laney gathered all of her sibling for one big hug]

Laney: You have all made this the best birthday ever! Thanks guys! [Lets go of them]

Lola: You're welcome, sis! [To her siblings] I told you she'd love the painting!

Lori: You're kidding, right. She loved the handbag.

Leni: No way! My scarf is way more stylish. [they start to argue about their presents again, Laney giggles]

Laney: [To the viewers] Just seeing them together like this is greatest gift of all. [Wears Leni's scarf, and winks to the audience. Iris out]