The night was blazing cold with sharp winds that blew firmly through the empty streets. Arnold kept running in separate directions looking for her. "Helga!!" he kept screaming out her name. He felt he was running out of time. His heart accelerated with every breath he took in. He ran to a mysterious pitch-black alley that soon turned to a jungle. Suddenly he saw two people emerge out of the shadows. "Mom! Dad!" Arnold raced towards them and wrapped his arms around their shoulders.
"What are y'all  doing here!? And where have y'all been!?" Asked Arnold still shocked to see them.
"Son, she needs you." his Dad said.
"I can't find her Dad!!"
"She's over there Arnold" his mom pointed in the right direction as Arnold understood the way.
He turned to look at his parent once again.
"But I need to know, what happen to you guys?!" asked Arnold sopping with tears.
"When the time is right you and her will find out. Now go..." Said his father.
His parents vanished in thin air, Arnold ran back to the streets but now he knew where Helga was...
The car was blazing of red flames with Helga inside. Arnold tried to get her out but the belt was stuck "Helga I won't leave you!" Said Arnold draining with tears. "Arnold go... save yourself." Said Helga with a fragile voice.
"No Helga, I lost my parents, I will not lose you." BOOM!!! without warning the car exploded.
"Helga!!!" Arnold woke up in a puddle of sweat, in need of air.

He got up quickly to find Helga sound asleep.
He exhaled in relief knowing Helga was safe. Even after so many weeks after the accident, Arnold kept having nightmares. To him the nightmare was real, it happen and only he knew the painful memory of what happened or what could had happen.

He change to a clean dried white shirt and got close to Helga. He had to touch her, to feel her breathe to know she was alright. He sat on the bed and noticed the bear he had given her under the sheets, he place it on Helga's arms and lay down next to her facing her back. He wrapped his arm around her and smell her lovely sweet hair. He could feel her gasped and breathe as she mumbled "Arnold" her voice sounded so beautiful saying his name.

"My Helga" he whispered back, he felt so relaxed and comfortable laying next to her, like he belonged being with her, he knew there wasn't a more perfect way for him to sleep than having Helga in his arms, in that peaceful loving moment he closed his eyes and unknowingly he felt asleep.

The next morning Helga open her eyes, she felt warm like someone was embracing her, she saw an arm wrapped around her holding her dearly . She turned around still under the sheets to find Arnold sleeping next to her. She sighed has she was seeing him sleeping in her bed. Oh my beloved Arnoldo. My sweet enchanting prince, am I really this blessed to be able to have your presence in my bed? Where you holding me the entire night in your arms? Were you embracing me dearly in your heart has you slept. My love, My beloved, My silver knight protector of my dreams... how much I love you... and yet, why was he in my bed without clearing it with me first!!! But first.....a good morning kiss. Thought Helga.

She grabbed the back of his head softly has she gave him a passionated kiss, pressing her moist lips firmly to his. Arnold open his eyes in surprised and jumped back almost falling from the bed. "Football head why are you in my bed!?" Said Helga in a low tone voice giving him a look with authority.

"Helga....I don't remember exactly, I probably felt asleep while I was well, hugging you. Let me explain, you felt asleep in my sleeping bag last night and I carried you back to bed. I went back to my sleeping bag I swear....but than I had a horrible nightmare last night and.." suddenly Helga cover his mouth.

"Shhhhh... hear that? Someone is approaching, hide behind the door." She whispered has she went back under the sheets pretending to be asleep. Arnold hid behind the door.

The knob turned gently has the door began to open slowly. It was Olga's fiancé watching Helga sleep from the door. Arnold's fist was shut with anger as his blood begin to boil. That creep is watching my Helga, if you lay one dirty finger on her I'll brake your hand. Thought Arnold in rage.

Then the door begin to close slowly till it was shut again. Arnold exhaled has he pressed his weight on the door. Helga open her eyes and look at him scare. Without warning the knob begin to turned slowly again. But this time Arnold pressed his weight on the door and applied has much force as possible to keep the door shut. Helga's heart begin to accelerate seeing her precious Arnold holding the door shut. Suddenly the knob was release and Arnold heard footsteps walking away.

He sighed in relief "We have to get out of her quickly! Come on get dressed I'll continue to seat by the door in case if that bastard comes back."

Helga grabbed a change of clothes and change in her closet. Arnold already had his jeans and white shirt, he just needed to put on his button red shirt.

"Should I leave through the front door?" She asked concern.

"What if that creep is waiting for you. No, we can leave together through the window and you can talk to your sister about it after school and I'll get you a lock for your door. Come on.."

Arnold and Helga grabbed their backpacks as they left through the window and climbed down the emergency stairs.

They decided to walk to school and have breakfast there since it was still early.
"I'm so glad I decided to stay with you last night." Said Arnold as he was walking, he looked upset.

"I don't know what could had happen if you weren't with me Football head. Can you slow down your almost running."

"I'm sorry Helga it's just I'm still angry by what just happen."

"We need to get you a lock or see if you can stay at Phoebe's either way you need to talk to your sister about it."

The two of them were quiet for a minute.
"Football head, what were you dreaming about today?"

Arnold took a deep breath and stopped walking. "It's the same nightmare I get every now and then... you're trapped inside the car and I can't get you out." Said Arnold looking down in sadness.

"I'm so sorry you keep having that dream." Said Helga grabbing his hand.

"It's a miracle you're alive, I still don't know how I was able to find you. That night I just heard the crash but I had no idea where the accident had taken place."

Helga looked puzzle "How did you found me then?"

Arnold was thoughtful "I don't know, but after the dream I had today, I truly believe my parents help me find you. They were watching over us." Said Arnold has his eyes began to water remembering the accident.

Helga wrapped her arms around him as Arnold embraced her. "I can't bare to see you sad, I'm fine and we're together."

Arnold run his fingers through her hair and felt her scar underneath her hair, he kissed her head "And will stay together....Come on let's continue walking."

Later that day Helga and Phoebe were talking in the cafeteria.

"I'm telling you Phoebe that jerk try to walk in my room without knocking, I was so relief knowing Arnold was there."

"You need to talk to your sister right away and explain about what happened, I do hope there was a reason for his inappropriate behavior."

"You and me both Phoebe. So, can I stay with you this week?"

"Sure you can Helga but what about your sister, she drove all the way here just to be with you."

Helga was left pondering what to do.

"Helga, have Andrew been talking to you this past couple of days?"

"Why do you ask Phoebe?"

"Because his looking this way."

"Really?!" Helga turned to see Andrew very quick and he looked the other way. "Ever since Arnold told him I was his girlfriend he got more distant."

"Didn't you notice he wasn't at the Christmas party." Said Phoebe.

"Yes I noticed."

On the boys table, Arnold was telling Gerald he was going to teach Helga self-defensive techniques.

"That's good man, so I guess you'll be spending some time with Helga the next couple of days."

"I want to at least teach her the basics then will see how she feels about continuing."

"That's good man, as long as you make time for us to hang. We need to get away from the girlfriends every now and then."

"Sure Gerald"

They did their secret hand shake.

The last bell of the rang and Arnold and Helga walked to a near by store and bought a lock for her door.

"So you will tell your sister what happen?"

"I'm not sure, I mean I do want to tell her but maybe now with the lock that will be enough to keep him out of my room."

Arnold held her hand "Whatever you decide Helga, as long as your safe that's all that matters to me."

The young couple arrived at Helga's house.
"I'll introduce you, Football head."

"Helga I already know your sister, she tutor me years ago."

Helga pondered"oh yeah don't remind me." She said raising her eyebrow in disappointment.

Has soon has they walked in the house her sister ran towards Helga and hugged her.
"Baby-sister I went to your room this morning to wake you and you were gone, you scared me."

"I left extra early Olga, I had early tutorials at school."

"Oh that's good to know, for a moment I thought someone had kidnap you during the night."

Helga was serious looking at her. Arnold coughed.

"Oh yes, Olga this is Arnold my boyfriend."

"Nice to meet you... wait I know you, I gave you tutoring a couple of years ago. You are... Arnold Shortman right.?"

Arnold smiled "Yes, whoa...you have a really good memory."

Helga stepped in the middle of them "Yeah, yeah, whatever.... So where going to hang a bit in my room and than we're going to.... go somewhere and I'll come back later. So don't expect me to eat dinner here."

Olga was unsure about the idea of Helga going out for the rest of the evening but she knew she was in no position to establish rules with her.
"Okay baby-sister just call me if you need anything here's my cell number and text me yours later."

Helga grabbed Arnold's hand and pulled him upstairs to her room and shut the door.
"Crimity, I cant stand her it's like everything she says irritates me."

"Well I don't know Helga, she didn't say anything wrong to me."

Helga rolled her eyes "Just that she remembers you from years ago.... What does she thinks she knows about my boyfriend anyways!" Said Helga crossing her arms looking fluster.

Arnold just stared at her and smiled.
"I just love seeing you jealous, you make the cutest face expressions."

"Me jealous of my sister.... she may be smart and pretty but she lacks of strength and....."

Arnold grabbed her by the waist, pulled her body to his and pressed his lips softly in to hers. Helga was taken by his kiss, by his scent and by his touch. Everything about him called to her. She let go of her body in his embrace and wrapped her arms around his neck. Arnold held her closer to his body, as she kissed him deeper and deeper in to her passionated world.
His heart was beating out of control, he had lost sense of where he was, has Helga kept caressing his hair and pressing her sweet lips over his. Suddenly the image of being in her room came to his mind. "Helga" said Arnold softly gasping trying to take control over her.

"Mmm" Helga barely made a sound has she continue to kiss him. Arnold grabbed her by her shoulders and try to pulled her back gently. "Helga" he said trying to catch his breath staring at her tender blue eyes. She was still in her dream world.

"Helga, I need to install your door lock, remember."

"Door lock..." whispers Helga still in a love trance.

"Yes, Helga the door lock so that creep won't be sneaking in to your room."

Helga shook her head as she regain her full attention.

Arnold grabbed the lock and began installing it. "Where's Olga fiancé?" He whispered.

"I don't know Football head, I guessed he step out."

While Arnold was putting the lock, Helga decided to change to something more comfortable. She walked out of her closet with black exercise leggings and a long pink shirt adjusted to her curves and her hair up in a messy bun. Arnold turned to look at her for a second and was mesmerized by her natural sporty beauty. "Arnold you dropped a screw."

"Ugh... oh, right."

After the lock was installed, Helga locked her door using a key while Arnold had his gym bag and backpack has they stepped out of the house.

Unexpectedly they bumped to John has he was reaching Helga's house.

"Oops, where y'all rushing in to?" John Asked with a hoax smile.

"Olga knows." answered Helga a bit nervous.

"I'm Arnold, Helga's boyfriend." Arnold stepped in staring firmly at his eyes, has he shook John's hand strongly.

"You got a strong grip for a teen. How old are you?"

"Fifteen." Said Arnold serious.

"Strong young man, very well see you guys later, don't get in trouble."

Helga pulled Arnold has they began walking fast.

"Fifteen Arnoldo, really!"

"Hey I'll be Fifteen soon, besides it's best if he knows that I'm older."

Arnold and Helga reached the boarder house.
His grandma was at the entrance feeding stray cats.

"Hello Kimba, I see you brought the young Princess Nala of the river Nile."

"Hello grandma, this is Helga will be in the baseman."

"Very well Kimba, I'll be out here with my cat army."

Arnold lead Helga to the boarding house baseman. He turned on the lights.

"Here we are"

"It's big, I'll give you that.... So, Arnoldo now that you have me trapped in your baseman all to yourself what are you going to do with me."
His cheeks turned red "I'll, warm you up....I mean...you can warm up."

Helga laughed. "You're such a Football head."

Arnold smiled blushed "I'll get us two bottles of water and I'll change really quick, I hate exercising with jeans."

Arnold rushed upstairs while Helga played some music on her phone while she began to warm up.

Arnold change quickly to black karate pants and a white shirt. As he walked out of his room his grandpa met him in the hallway.
"Hey shortman! I never seen you this existed about karate."

"Helga is waiting for me at the baseman, will be there for an hour or so."

"Oh I see and you're wearing karate pants."
"I'll teach her some self defense moves for protection."

"Mmmm... all right Shortman, I'll be in the kitchen, grandma is cooking dinner in case if you want to invite your friend to eat later."

"Thanks grandpa, I'll let you know if we decide to eat here."

As Arnold walked away his grandpa yelled.
"Remember about the chat we had about girls!"

"Grandpa we're going to practice defensive training, it's not like we're going to be alone in my room."

His grandpa raised an eyebrow. Arnold just rolled his eyes and walked towards the basement.

Helga was listening to the song Rainbow by Liz Huett. She was dancing and leaping softly with the music. Her body moved along with rhythm of the song. While Helga dance she felt free to be herself, with her smooth gentle movements combined with  her strong, independent, furry leaps. She was enchanting, beautiful twirling and lifting her leg high in the air . Arnold was frozen gazing at her, it was his Angel dancing only for him. He began to walked towards her slowly. Has he was facing her from behind, he place his warm hands on her shoulders sliding them down to her hands. He turned her around to face him. Her lips were almost touching his, has he lay his hand on her lower back pushing her even further to his body, they began dancing slowly to the music. Without saying a word, they kept staring, looking at each other's hearts, through their eyes. Has they continue dancing Helga jumped on his hips curving her legs around his body with elegance while Arnold twirl with his princess in his arms.
By the end of the song Helga slide her body down slowly ending on her tiptoes, breathless Arnold pressed his lips on hers kissing her slowly still holding on to her body tightly.

"It gets hot down here!" Yelled the Grandpa has he was dragging a big fan down the stairs.
Arnold and Helga quickly step apart blushing and breathless.

The older man connected the fan and looked at the two sweaty teens. "Well you two must be doing some heavy cardio to be sweating already."

Arnolds eye widened "Thanks grandpa for the fan, we appreciate it." The older man felt like his grandson was rushing him to go back upstairs.

"Mmm.. alright Shortman, I'll be upstairs just remember if it gets to hot.... walk it off outside where it's cold." Said his grandpa staring at Arnold.

"Grandpa I understand!"

His grandfather headed upstairs. Arnold looked at Helga and smiled.

Helga laughed. "Your grandfather never leaves you alone Arnoldo and he always interrupts at the right time"

Arnold got closed to Helga and wrapped his arm on her waist "I lose myself with you when we dance."

"Do you Football head or you found a side of you that you're not use to."

Arnold sighed "Maybe.... It's just that every time I see you dance, you slave me....you make me so, so eager to dance with you."

Helga touched his chest. "Oh, I make you excited over me, Arnoldo." Helga sounded cocky has she said it raising her eyebrow.

Arnold began kissing her neck slowly and wrapped his arms firmly around her waist pressing her body to his has much as possible. Helga felt heat waves all over her body, he could feel her face heated has she trembler in his arms. Arnold stopped kissing her and stared at her eyes "What Helga...do I excited you too." He smiled looking innocent had he walked away.

"Come on Helga let's start training."

Helga exhaled and rolled her eyes, has he left her there standing. "You see Football Head, this is why I hate you sometimes."

"Whatever you say, Helga."

Arnold grabbed a large mat and lay it on the floor, he was a bit nervous.

"Now Helga, I need to get very physical with you on the floor. So it will probably be a bit awkward for you.... but you need to learn how to strike and get away from the most common sexual attacks scenarios."

"Okay well I trust you Football head, besides how embarrassing can it be."

"Alright first lay on the floor."

Helga lay down with her knees up. Arnold kneeled down and got close to her legs.
"Now I need for you to...open your legs for me."

"What!?" She Shouted.

"Helga, we need to take this has real as possible, so ummm...spread your legs."

Helga rolled her eyes and spread her legs. Arnold position himself on top of her. Helga was so blushed she couldn't even look at him in the eyes.

"Helga look at me. I'm going to teach you how to get away from this position."

"I better not catch you smiling or enjoying this Arnoldo."

Arnold blushed taking a deep breath. "Helga believe me, this is harder on me than you."

"Literally Football Head."

"Helga! I'm trying to concentrate here."

"Okay now you have to move your hips up and use your leg to hit me on the groin or on my hip. Also, you can use your hand this way to brake your attacker's nose or brake their windpipe."

They tried several techniques in that position.
Arnold wanted to make sure Helga had the skill to defend herself if someone tried to harm his most precious treasure.

The next day they met at the basement and tried a different scenario.

"Okay Helga lets say your sleeping face down on your bed and your attacker lays on top of you."

"So you want me to lay face down?"

"Yes Helga."

"Crimity Football head, I never imagine we were going to get this physical with self defense training."

"I know, now imagine me doing this with my grandmother, not a joyful experience."

Helga laughed hysterically by the comment.

Arnold got on top of her from behind and taught her how to move correctly to knock anyone out and get away.  Each day they would practice different techniques and scenarios. Arnold was always a gentlemen and professional when it came to training her.

Helga also took her practice very seriously, she wanted to learn to be able to defend herself from creeps like those thugs that attacked her at the alley or any other man that would try to hurt her.

Five days passed and Arnold and Helga practiced every day after school for almost three hours.

It was Friday night and Helga was asleep on her bed, everyday she would lock her door since Olga and her fiancé were still home for another two days.

Suddenly in the middle of the night, someone was forcing the lock in silence . The knob to her room began to turned and someone open the door slowly.The person went inside Helga's room and shut the door.

Notes:
This chapter covers a lot starting from Arnold's nightmare I really liked how this chapter began and the meaning behind the dream.

About the defensive training, I just knew if Arnold was so good with karate and self defense training that it was best for him to teach Helga. After this chapter there will be some drama so bare with me a bit.

Thank you all for reading my chapters.