The Cult of Love 1

The Cult of Love

Author's Note: Originally, this fanfic was supposed to be a story of a secret agency that monitors all Phinbella activity and makes sure that Phineas and Isabella end up together. But I read a Phinbella fanfic on fanfiction.net (my worst enemy) and it punched a big hole in my heart. I would tell you guys what the fanfic is called, but that would be a HUGE spoiler. When the time comes, I'll tell you guys which fanfic it was.

You guys remember how I read fanfics that break my heart and I write fanfics to help heal my heart and negate the fanfics that break my heart? Well, this fanfic is written to help repair my broken heart and to finally write a fanfic based on an idea and the fanfic will actually make sense. Due to the events of the story and so many ways it could go, this story will have 3-5 different endings. But until then, enjoy!
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Summary: Unknown to many, there is a secret cult that monitors one thing, and one thing only: the romance between Phineas and Isabella, also known as Phinbella. But one day could change the course of Phinbella forever and its up to our heroes to help save Phinbella-and themselves…
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Part 1-1870s, Gimmelshtomp

It all started in what was apparently a normal day in gloomy old Gimmelshtomp. Little did people realize that this day would change the world forever…

Thomas Kreiger was just walking along the roads in this little old town. A walk should help clear his head and help him realize his purpose in life. Life here in Gimmelshtomp was quiet and lonely. Too quiet and lonely. What could he do in this little town? It was dull, drab, and gray. The sky was always cloudy or dark. He didn't have a job and every employer in town kept turning him down. It was hopeless.

At that point, something caught his eye: a hopeful glimmer of color in the lonely backdrop of gray. He looked and saw a cart with two men. Or were they two boys? One had a triangle-shaped head and a mess of red-orange hair. The other had an F-shaped head and a mess of green hair. The boys were walking into town when the boy with the triangle-shaped head saw a poster for the Annual Monster Convention. Oh, how boring, Thomas said to himself. But they boy didn't seem to think so and he said one of the two phrases that would change Thomas's miserable life forever: "Ferbgor, I know what we're gonna do today!". This was followed by insane laughter as the boys made their way to a castle. No doubt their castle. As silent as a shadow, Thomas followed the two boys. He didn't notice it, but a small ray of sunshine began to shine through the clouds…

At the castle, Thomas saw lightning striking the top of the highest tower. Something truly spectacular must be happening here! With some difficulty, he climbed the side of the castle wall until he got to a window. Thomas peeked inside and a very peculiar sight met his eyes: a table with something that was turquoise. Thomas realized in wonder than the turquoise thing was a platypus monster. Thomas felt a surge of something rush through his tired and struggling body: excitement. It felt beautiful, like a rush of energy. Had he found his purpose in life again? This would be so awesome!

But at that point, the boy with a triangle-shaped head pulled a switch that sent sparks flying high into the air. When the sparks and smoke cleared, the platypus monster sat up. Success!

At that point, Lady Constance came down and started screaming at the boy, who was known as Dr Phineastein. At that point, the platypus monster got off the table and escaped. Lady Constance fled from the castle, screaming about how she would tell the mob. The platypus monster escaped from the castle and started going on a rampage around town.

Thomas climbed down from the castle window and followed the monster. Well, not the monster exactly, but the trail of carnage it left. Eventually, Thomas tracked the monster to the outskirts of town by the lake where a little girl was picking flowers along the edge of the lake. A young girl with raven black hair that fell past her shoulders, a white and pink dress, and a pink bow. Thomas knew who she was. She was a local girl named Arabella Shapiro. The platypus monster approached her and Thomas heard the second phrase that would change his life forever: "Whatcha doin'?"

On the edge of town, Dr Phineastein and Ferbgor were looking for the platypus monster and were walking along the path when they happened to encounter Arabella along the way. When asked if she saw the monster, Arabella told them of how she had a picnic and went swimming with the platypus monster and had a picnic with it. She also told them how the platypus monster went towards town for the Annual Monster Convention.

There, Thomas felt another surge rush through him. It was new and whatever it was, it felt good. It was energy. Pure energy. He felt what felt like a major part of his heart rejoin with what was left of his heart. In that one moment, he felt complete. A light all of a sudden shone down from the sky and engulfed Thomas in blinding light. He started to struggle, but he heard a voice inside his head…

"Thomas, congratulations. You have found your purpose in life. You have successfully made your way from a lowly brigand to a man worthy of his honor. You have discovered love, and as long as you maintain it, you can ascend into Heaven. If you fail, you and your ancestor can never ascend. I will help you. However, there is a cost. Are you willing to pay the price and maintain this new relationship?".

"I am".

"So be it. But remember, if this relationship is to be broken, so does your heart. Do not fail me. Good luck". Thomas felt a jolt on his heart and the light vanished. Thomas collapsed to his knees and regained his breath. He may have been tired, but he felt something: happiness. It was strong on his heart. That must be what the voice meant by his heart.

Slowly, Thomas threw back his head and laughed. He had now found his purpose in life and he knew what he had to do. He regained his composure and rushed towards the local newspaper…

The next day, a story published in the newspaper caught the attention of most of the people in town. It told of the fateful encounter between Dr. Phineastein and Arabella Shapiro. It became big news all over Gimmelshtomp but somehow, Phineastein and Arabella missed it.

One night, in a local tavern, some men were having a secret meeting discussing one thing: a new relationship that they called "Phinbella". It was the romance between Phineastein and Arabella. The men talked for hours, trying to come up with a way to get the two together. Unfortunately for them, all of their ideas were either farfetched or crazy. "The way I see it, boys, he's way too oblivious. He cares too much about his science projects. There's absolutely NO way he will notice her feelings for him"

"That's what I'm here for", a voice announced from the shadows. The men spun around to see a figure step out of the shadows. It was Thomas. One man squinted and examined Thomas closely. "Hey, I know you. You're the one who published the article and started this craze"

"Why yes, yes I am. Never mind that. So, we all want Phineastein and Arabella to be together, right? Well, I've just started a new cult whose purpose is just that. I made a promise to myself that if Phinbella is to be broken, then so does my heart. I say that if we join together and work together, we can accomplish this! Who's with me?" Thomas called. The men cheered and raised their fists in the air. They would band together and fight to make this possible, no matter what it too and no matter what the price…