Chapter 1

Summer's end the new girl arrives

It was a hot summer's day, the children of the Cul-De-Sac were all playing outside taking advantage of their last few days of Summer vacation. Nazz and Kevin were sitting under a app;e tree, Jimmy and Sarah were playing jump rope with one of the ends tied to a tree, Rolf was busy cleaning the pig's mud pits. Jonny and Plank were playing checkers like always. And the Eds were sitting on Double D's font porch thinking of what to do for the day.

"Man I'm soooooo flipin board today." Eddy said with with a moan

"I agree Eddy there isn't much really much to do today isn't there." Double D replied

:Oh Oh I know what we can do guys." Ed said

"What mano brow?" Eddy asked

"There's a monster movie marathon on later today."

"Hey that;s sounds like a god idea Ed." replied Double D

"Yeah no kiddin." said Eddy

"Hey why don't we invite everyone in the neighborhood."

"Great idea Eddy." Double D replied.

"So it's settled we'll invite everyone around the Cul-De-Sac and meet back here in about an hour." Eddy said with joy in his tone.

"Oh and have every one bring snacks too." Double D added

"Right Sock Head whats a party without snacks?" Eddy asked

"Oh Oh I hope they bring Butter toast with gravy, Oh Oh and CHUNKY PUFFS." Ed said while he drooled over the thought of food.

Just as the Eds were abut to tell the other kids, a moving truck came driving through the neighborhood. Followed by a blue colored van.

"Whats goin on?" Eddy asked

then suddenly the moving truck parked outside one of the open houses while the van parked in the driveway.

"It seems we have new neighbors." Double D said with much curiosity

Then two movers exited the truck and made their way to the truck to start unpacking, while three people exited the van. A man, a woman, and a young girl. The man and woman appeared to be married, they were both in their mid fortes. The man was tall maby about six fee tall, and had gray side burns, black hair. And was wearing white buttoned shirt and black colored pants. The woman was a good foot smaller than the man, and had light brown hair with a red bandanna on her upper head. Wearing a yellow blouse and a light tan colored pants. The girl appeared to be the same age as the Eds, she had long dark midnight hair, and was wearing a light blue colored shirt and white colored pants, and was also ho;ding a Mp3 player in her hand which she placed in her pants pocket.

While the movers and the Man and woman were moving boxes into the the empty house the young girl. Walked over towards the Eds and introduce herself.

"Hello my name is Anastasia Gates and my family has just moved here." the girl said with joy in her tone.

"Hi my name is Eddy the good lookin one" Eddy said while trying to act cool.

"Hello my name Eddward you can just call me Double D" Double D said while shaking Anastasia'a hand.

"Double D why do they call you Double D?"

"Because my named is spelled with two D's." Double D laughed while making Anastasia giggled

"AND MY NAME IS ED!" Ed shouted surprising Anastasia while making her laugh as well.

"Nice too meet you guys... HEY! Ed, Edd, and Eddy you guys have the same name." Anastasia said with a surprised tone .

"yup that's us." Eddy replied while jumping in between Double D and Ed while placing his arms around them.

"Hehe that's cute you guys."

"So Anastasia where did you and your family come from?" Double D asked

"We came from Seattle my Dad got a job over here, and my mom is going to look for a new job here to."

"That's nice." Double D replied

"Soooooo whatchya guys doin?"

"We're going to get some of our friends and watch a monster movie marathon." Double D replied

"That sounds fun."

"Do you want to come?" Eddy asked

"I... I don't know... well if it's alright with you guys."

"Sure we're sure we want you to come." Eddy replied

"And it would be a great opportunity to meet the the kids as well." Double D added

"Well I'll ask my parents and see if it's okay"

"sounds good me and Ed will go and invite everyone while you and Double D check in with your parents Anastasia."

"Sounds good." Anastasia replied

Then Double D and Anastasia walked over to Anastasia's house where she introduced Double D to her parents.

"Mom Dad this is Eddward he's one of the kids who lives in the neighborhood."

Then Anastasia's parents introduced themselves to Double D.

"Hello there my name is Samuel Gates and this is my wife Lillian Gates."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both Mr. and Mrs. Gates." Double D replied while shaking bth of their hands.

"Oh look dear he's such a polite young man."

"Yes he is honey."

"Mom Dad Double D and his friends are gonna invite all the kids in the neighborhood to watch a monster movie marathon and I was wondering if I could go please can I?"

"Hmm well I don't know?" Mr. Gates said with sarcasm in his tone.

"Why not it will be a good chance for you to meet some of the kids before school starts."

"But we need you to help with unpacking some of the boxes into the house first sweet heart."

"Okay mom... oh Double D when dose it start?"

"In about an hour or so it will be at Ed's house where me and the guys were." Double D replied

"Okay see you then."

Then Double D went in search for his friends and help prepare for the evening's events, while Anastasia helped her family move in to their new home. An hour later as the sun was getting ready to set everyone in the neighbor hood came over to watch the marathon. As every one entered Double D was waiting for Anastasia who was the last to arrive. As Double D welcomed her he thought it would be nice to introduce her to everyone.

"Attention everyone... this is Anastasia Gates and shes new to the neighborhood."

Then every one was introducing themselves to Anastasia. Once every one introduced them selves the first movie was about to begin when the announcer began to speak.

"Good evening and welcome to the monster movie marathon first on the block the Wolf Man."

Every one got into their seats, Anastasia decided to sit next to Double D during the movie. During the movie in the scene where Lawrence was looking for the beast after the beast attacked the Gypsy caravan. Everyone was getting into the movie just waiting for the beast to come, then when the beast attacked Lawrence everyone threw their snacks into the air. Popcorn chips and all shorts f stuff were flung into the air during all this ca motion Anastasia wrapped her arms around Double D, causing him to blush on his cheeks. But he didn't mind he actually enjoyed the moment until Anastasia noticed what she had done.

"I'm soooo sorry Double D." Anastasia said while trying to hide her blush

"It's okay." Double D replied hiding his blush

after the marathon was over and every one had left except for Anastasia offered to help clean up. It had only taken a half an hour to clean up after the mess then Double D. Eddy. And Anastasia left Ed's house Double D and Anastasia found themselves alone when Eddy made his way home . Leaving a chance that Anastasia had wanted to happen all day.

"Um...Double D...um would you walk me home?"

"Um sure I'd be honored to escort you home Anastasia."

Then the two made their way to Anastasia's house.

"Did the movie scare you?" Double asked

"Hehe,,,, a little yeah...by the way thank you for being my kight and shining armor back there Double D."

Double D made sure that Anastasia couldn't see him blushing.

"Oh Double D you don't need to be so humble just for me."

Double D just placed one f his hands behind his head and rubbed the back of his head, he couldn't help himself when he chuckled causing Anastasia to giggled as well. Then just as they were at Anastasia's door steps Double D could see Anastasia really blushing, she was trying to hide her face and was constantly rubbing when she asked Double D something.

"Um...Um...D...Double D can I ask you something?"

"Uh...Sure go ahead."

"Um...we...well you see I don't know this place all that well and I'd like to have someone to show me around and I was wondering if you show me around you know like on a...d...date?"

Double D was surprised to hear this new girl who he just met, who wanted to go out on a date with him. He had to think about that for a second before he came up with his answer.

"Um well...sure I'd like that Anastasia."

"Great well then see you tomorrow around noon then?"

"You bet."

just before Anastasia entered her home she quickly gave Double D a kiss on the cheek. Then Anastasia entered her house leaving Double D with a good night, a few moments later as Double D ready himself for bed he opened his drawer and pulled a picture ut f it and thought to himself.

"Am' I ready to move on from her?"

then Double D drifted into sleep his mind lost in a sea of thought.