Arrow Mayfield/Journal Entries & Notes

The following are the journal entries and notes that appear in Arrow's locker in the Hidden Hallway in the Rockett games.

New School
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I've decided to call my journal Secret Heart, isn't that DEEP? I LOVE having a book full of blank paper ready to write down anything I feel like. I mean, imagine what might fill its pages in the months to come? It could be anything -- drama or happiness or tears. And someday I'll look back and see my life. WHOA! Way 2 serious!

Meanwhile, got a plan to catch up with that new girl, Rockett, who's supposed to be kind of the artistic type. I want to talk COSTUMES!

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Dear Secret `,

I thought of something really interesting today. Nicole Whittaker (who I have VERY little to do with!) was snobbing it around that certain people are not going to Max's party -- not like I care, since I'm going to Wolf's party, but I was kind of disgusted -- then I thought, you know what Nicole's problem is? I think maybe it's that she has no brothers or sisters to teach her how to live in peace with others. No one to humble her or share with her or tell her off when she's been into their stuff! She's just this kind of chilled thing with a sad heart. Bummer!

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Dear S.H.,

Viva is flipping OUT because she doesn't know what to wear to the party, but I'm not going to wait and see if we can find Rockett or not. Even though I hope we do! I did my best to ASK around about her, but I have to forge ahead! I already have ideas bubbling in my brain: maybe an animal spirit, or a Cherokee medicine woman -- or maybe something totally different, like a rock star! Hmmm -- I wonder what Wolf is going to be? A chef? HAH!

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Ruben is so serious about song writing that he kind of got me and Viva on this wave about it. So now I've started on this song. I hope I can finish it, but it's something pretty sad for a happy person to be writing. Don't know why!

Black dog running down the road Thin black shadow behind him Nose to the ground, his feet look tired As he weaves among the cars.

Where are you going, poor dark stranger? Are you out for a run, are you heading home? Does someone wait for you in the doorway Waiting for a speck of black? Or are you out on the long road, lonely, Nowhere to be heading back?

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Dear Secret `,

Why does singing in the bathroom make you always sound so good? I love to take my guitar in there and sing, even at school. Every note sounds PERFECT! Even though some girls (whose names  I won't mention!) look at me like I'm totally weird.

It's almost worse at home though, because Kenny and Roger totally make fun of me and call me "the drowning duck!" (Brothers are such a PAIN!) But the worst thing is when you try the same song in your bedroom, and you sound like you're singing with a sock stuffed in your mouth. YUK!

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Dear Secret Heart,

Today in my language arts class we read a story about this Native American conflict thing with some white settlers. And privately it got me kind of upset. Probably because there's one thing I have a really hard time with: First, I feel SO sympathetic with the Cherokee because, even though it's not a lot, I DO have tribal blood in me. But then, the whole REST of me is German and Welsh! It's almost like having a fight inside of myself. Because settlers like my great great great grandparents would have pushed the tribes right out of Georgia and onto the Trail of Tears! But here's the MAIN thing -- if I can live in peace inside of my own self, and give that part of me space, won't it kind of be like making peace between the tribes and the settlers? I mean, on a kind of of really COSMIC level? WOW! Kind of cooool!

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S.H. --

Why do you think people decide to be what they are? I mean, Mom's a phone operator, so how did she ever decide she wanted to be THAT when she grew up? I don't think I'd choose that in a million years -- not cuz it's bad or anything, but just because I wouldn't THINK of it, you know? Really, she has to know a lot about computers these days to be an operator -- but STILL..!!! Oh well, Peace and Love. ]

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Dear S. H.

I have sent in a song to a contest! I haven't told ANYONE, S.H. -- I couldn't stand to and then LOSE and have everyone sorry for me. The secret will die with me. Unless I WIN!

2 B con-10-Ud!

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Secret Heart:

It's Saturday afternoon now, and I've got my costume thing together just in time! Can I just say, I think it's the COOLEST too, and won't Wolf be STUNNED?! I put it on and hardly even recognized myself! It would be so amazing to play in a band looking like this, but then I'd have to play music that went with the outfit and that would get pretty weird after a while! I think you have to look like YOURSELF if you want to express your DEEPEST feelings -- most of the time, anyway! BUT HEY -- NOT ON HALLOWEEN! I can't wait for this party, even if I don't win $50!

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Arrow:

Hey, got your note. Sorry, I don't know anything about this girl nam{d Rockett, so she mu}t not be in any of my classes. How come you want her to help you with your co}tume? Is she some kind of Home Ec sewing genius? I'll keep my ear to the ground (now THERE'S a disgusting pictur{, huh?) and let you know if I hear anything.

Catch ya later,

Wolf

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Hey Miss M.!

What are you doing after school tomorrow, girl? Can you tear yourself away from the upcoming festivities long enough to do some blading in the park? Long as it's not raining or snowing, I'm ready! Let me know because I am turning into a TURNIP just sitting in these classes! Gotta MOVE!

Nakili

Hey, sorry you can't make my party, but I understand!

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Arrow:

I'm in social studies right now and Mr. Weaseldorf finally ate a breath mint, I think! Heeeee! Anyway, you know that girl Mavis? She is really kind of bizarre. I mean more than usual today maybe! I ran into her in the hall, and she told me I was "destined for greatness!" ME! I just stood there gaping like a fish -- what's the story with her? Maybe she meant "grapeness" instead of "greatness." I'm pretty sure I have a better chance of becoming PURPLE than becoming FAMOUS! HaHaHa! ]

See ya next class!

Ginger

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Sis:

Please, please, pleeeeeeese! talk to Mom about letting me get my ears pierced like you! Even though I want to do both, NOT one weird one like you! <

It just seems like all my friends are doing it and I think 10 is way old enough -- plus I saw the BEST earrings at the mall and I went and spent my allowance on them because I really liked them so much. Now I GOT to wear them, don't you see?

If you help, I'll back you up when you get blamed for Kenny shooting one of Dad's spare tires with one of your practice arrows. Even if I get called a snitch, which I KNOW I will!

Luanne

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Amiga Mia:

Guess who has detention -- again?! Sometimes I wonder if Ruben is ever going to learn to pick his time and place for jokes! At first I thought that wrecked everything about us going to his band practice, till I remembered our costume meeting's after school anyway. I hope so much that Rockett shows up. Because you know I wasn't kidding when I said I needed help. (More than you, I'm sure!)

But we really gotta catch some Debaser practices, like you said. We could maybe even get a chance to jam with him, if we don't get totally embarrassed, that is. Don't you think? Speaking of jam, though, did you catch that singer in the Plum Jelly Girls? How does someone with such a squeaky little voice get to be so famous? She sounds like a chipmunk!

You sing SO much better, si?

[ [ [ [ [    (us in the future!)    `   Viva

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Dear Arrow:

I want you to know that I think it is very important for someone to find ways to channel their innerness. That is why you were nice to talk to me about the runes today. I believe that you can get a lot of benefit, so I am letting you borrow this set of my runes -- but unfortunately, a book that I have that goes with it is something I cannot part with. It is old and especially I use it a lot. You could find one in a library, maybe. Your friend and maybe sister in the stars,

Mavis

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Dear Ms. Mayfield:

Thank you for your entry in the Great American Song Lyric Competition. Our judges will be reviewing material over the coming weeks. The winners will be chosen on November 26th and notified by mail. The best of luck to you!

Sincerely,

Colin Artesse, Chairman

G.A.S.L.C

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Dear Arrow:

I just wanted to write this note to you and Viva, so please show it to her too, okay? Mainly to say thanks so much for asking me to help you and Viva with your costumes. I'm so flattered! I've been thinking about it a lot since we talked and the more I thought of it, the more fun I started thinking it would be. So unless something comes up that I can't get out of, you could pretty much expect to see me in the art room later today. Hope you're still into it!

And also, I hope to see you later,

Rockett

OR:  If I can't make it then maybe later in the week, if you still want help, that is!

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Hey Arrow!

The party is shaping up great and the food is -- of course -- going to be the BEST! About you inviting Mavis...you know you can invite any friend you want and it's cool with me. Besides, from what you say, Mavis is kind of like a shaman*-to-be. Could be interesting!

Later, Wolf
 * Hey, you know what a shaman is, don't you? Kind of like a way cool Indian guide or wise man! Or woman too, of course.

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Explorer girl!

Thanks for helping me sew the bells on my hat. I think you're the greatest for understanding about the party -- I REALLY feel bad that I said yes to Nakili's invitation before Wolf's! He's being totally sweet about it and so are YOU! (Just hope Viva understands, too!) BTW, did you know Wolf has detention at the end of the day? Well, got to finish this paper so I don't have to work on it tonight. Personally, I don't think they should GIVE homework during Halloween week! Who has TIME?

Yr pal,

Ginger

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Dear Arrow:

Thank you very much for including me in the party invitation. I'm glad to hear the runes are speaking to you. All Hallow's Eve is a very key time and it's too bad for me because of your invitation. But I will be involved in another event and unable to attend Wolf's party. I feel like I wish I could do both things the same night. But I will never forget you made me an invitation to something that could be a good and fun thing. Have fun yourself. Bye for now.

Mavis

P.S. You may receive disturbing or surprising news. It will not turn out as you expect. So don't worry for now.

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Dear Arrow:

By the time you get this, I'll probably be talking to you at the party, but anyway -- I finally DID meet that new girl, Rockett. Pretty interesting experience too... And I'm }ure you're right about her being artistic. Anyone with that much attitude (believe me, I could see it loud and clear!) would have to be. I could see why you might be into making friends. Just figure out who she is before you give her the full-on green light, though, why don't ya? I m{an, you trust everyone in}tantly and sometimes that's not the best thing to do. Anyway, sorry for the cheesy philosophy. Stay cool and see ya soon. The Wolfman

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WHOO HOO!!!! Last day until VACATION!!! This is going to be the super preemowinter break and beyond! Gonna practice with the band and get our sound together. 2 KOOOOOL!!! I've been making a Native American dream catcher to give to Viva for Christmas, so when she makes a wish it won't get lost, it'll stay with her and come true. I've got some wishes of my own, too.

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I asked Ginger and Viva if they recognized the stationery used on the "NOTE." They didn't know, and Viva starts teasing me, how like, I just wanted to show it to them, and then Ging-a-ling busts me saying, "Let's get some of you-know-who's stationery and compare the handwriting." But I know it's not HIS handwriting or the paper he usually writes on. Well, so he could've disguised the whole thing because of not wanting me to know. But they are on my case with the bigtime tease machine now! Ha, Ha, Ha--I should have kept it to myself!

I hope HE doesn't think I'm too forward for making him the headband present. It's not as good as Ginger would do but I think it came out pretty cool. I just hope I don't die of embarrassment giving it to him. But I can't chicken out!!! NO WAY!

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Only a few more hours of this place and then I'm free! And I am going to jam in all directions the next couple of weeks. Saw Jessie in the bathroom earlier. She wanted to know if I'd picked a topic for our over-vacation Language Arts paper we have to write. (Yeah, something I'd never imagine myself being....ahhh, how about a lawyer in an executive office with some straight suit on, that'd be good!)

Then she just started asking all about our band and how it was going and what I thought it would feel like to be up onstage in front of a lot of people. I told her, I CAN'T WAIT to get up there! Just talking about it put me in the best mood! We have GOT to do this Valentine's dance thing. YES!

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Rockett sat with me (and Sharla, and Arnold) for poetry circle today (I still don't know why they call language arts an "art." It's not like it's painting or something). Now I know Sharla puts on a scary front and Arnold IS scary, but that's no reason to act TOTALLY rude! Rockett gave us total attitude, and didn't even want to sit with us at first. It got better, and everybody ended up being nice (even HER), but GEEZ, I'm gonna be more careful when it comes to Rockett.

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Rockett is totally down about somethingâ so much that I thought she was gonna break the desk with her FOREHEAD. Whatever it is, I feel sorry for her, 'cause I  have not felt as bad as she LOOKED in a LONG time!

Gotta get way ahead on my holiday homework (do those two nouns even go together AT ALL? Guess again!) because Wolf's talking maybe having a big fancy fun dinner party at his parents' restaurant. And I know my parents won't let me go if I'm not way up with my assignments.

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Okay, totally weird, but I think I saw the Whistling Pines ghost! There's like this legend around here that says he walks around and sometimes people hear his footsteps, or maybe have even seen him, I don't know. But I think maybe I did. I was up on the second floor down in a darker part of the hall and I got this freaky feeling, no warning. Then, when I looked up, I saw like this shadow thing.....moving. But I didn't see anyone around anywhere, so it wasn't a person! Maybe my wildfire imagination is just playing tricks.

But I did send note to Mavis to see if she knows anything about my "sighting."

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Mr. Baldus is TOTALLY a freak! Like, he came in and sang with us for a while after school, and while he was being his normal weird self, his toupee CAME OFF his HEAD!!! We even have it on video to prove it! CRAAAAAZY! or as Viva would say, LOCO!!! Speaking of freaking, Rockett freaked Mavis right out of the room too. Like, maybe she has some reverse ESP that clashes with Mavis-ESP (or 6th sense, as she calls it). I think I saw a movie about that once. I dunno, but Ruben seemed to think it was VERY uncool. HMMM. Nobody makes big points with him for putting other people down or off. He is just 2 KOOL for words, DIG HIM!

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ATTENTION ALL GOOD BUDDIES OF MINE!

(Arrow, please read and pass along to Ginger, 'cause I probably won't see her before end of the day, okay?)

Notice to attend a happening jam! Rosales has cooked up a bon voyage-it's-vacation-time-again event for THIS afternoon. Directly after last class. We gonna rock the walls of WP with an afternoon jam session, total free-for-all. No musical talent required, HAH (as me being there will prove). Do NOT miss this gig if ya know what's good for ya!

KING LUPUS  (Wolf, ya dummies!)

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Hi A.,

Well, I'm already making my Christmas plans and just want to get you on my sched to see if you still want to go to midnight mass with me on Christmas Eve. It's so totally beautiful. Plus, the music will probably like put a tidal wave through your heart (well, it does to me, anyway). Let me know if you can stay awake that late, hahaha! Love ya, V.

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Dear Flying Arrow,

Don't really wanna mention my heart, but it sort of feels pierced by an arrow. pierced. and it's an arrow that won't inch its way out. Wonder what I should do.....?

???

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Hola Chica! My little Arrow, how was Spanish class today? Is Ruben still a saint when it comes to giving you mucho assistance? Don't take too much help, I want you to really learn to speak my tongue, then we can say whatever we want in front of anyone and they'll never know what it's about. Even if we're totally talking about THEM. --- Did I SAY THAT?!?! Shame on me, WE'D NEVER do that, would we, mi amiga? (wink,wink!) Well, we need to get the band thing rolling, if we're gonna make ourselves famous! How about a major meeting tomorrow for sure? Later bambina! - VIVA!

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De-e-e-e-erest Arrow,

Band practice EVERY DAY? That's kind of a lot of work, isn't it? Plus with homework. And I'm going to be in Florida after Christmas so that will be kind of a problem, you know? But I'm sure we can figure something out. Somehow.

So are you seeing WOLF over the vacation? Privately, I mean. (Since if he has that dinner party I hope he has it before I leave!) Just kidding, about the private get-together, I mean, put it out of your mind. Hugs, Ginger

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Hey girl, you didn't have to do that! Makin' me look like a bozo for not hitting you with a Santa stocking stuffer or something in return. But I appreciate the effort you musta spent putting this thing together. Did you make this headband yourself? Tres cool! I will wear it, for sure. Especially in Weaseldorf's class, and see if he blows a gasket. Or hey, make that Baldus. He'll probably sing me a hippy serenade in my honor. But really, Arrow. Thanks for the beadwork. I'm lame but you cool!

Later, W.

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Sorry to keep bugging ya in the note dept., A.M., but gotta put a Q. to U. You know I'm planning this little (or big) holiday feastie, right? So, well, I was wondering what you thought. Like, I mean should I invite Rockett? I was kinda thinking on that, like it might be a really excellent idea. Give me feedback about what you think. Thanks!

The Wolfman

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Got your note and all I can say is, ME TOO! About Ginger, I mean. Meet you at The Place (you know when) for a serious discussion. bye-bye, Viva

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Scholastic Report

Fall Semester

for

Arianne Linda Mayfield

Eighth Grade, Mrs. Tinydahl

Language Arts.....................C

Math......................................C

Science .................................B-

Spanish................................C+

Physical Education.............B+

Social Studies......................C

Music....................................B+

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Yo Arrow,

The whole snowshoeing thing sounds kikin, but I'm going to be doing the family thing most of the time, I'm afraid. Ya know, soul food, soul music, and lots of aunts and uncles hugging you until you can't breathe. You know the picture, I'm sure! Maybe we could get together for a movie or something? Sound too boring sisterfriend? -- Nakili

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THE WOLF IS FREE! Just before you might have thought the wild wolf was extinct, winter break appears and he survives! AAAAWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!

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Hello Arrow,

You are a smart person to have a belief in extra-sensory powers because they do exist. I have them so I know. If you are somewhere and feel something weird, that is the time to pay attention to it. Like when you were upstairs. Did you suddenly feel like you were in a cold space? That could be a clue.

The Walker is what I heard the ghost of Whistling Pines is called. I think being all alone is a thing it likes, because that way it could be more scarey. Plus, that way other kids can't tell you you didn't see anything, or just are a dumb person for thinking it was a ghost thing. I am pretty sure you saw the Walker. Don't report it because it might get angry and be disturbing to us normal humans in our everday life.

A investigation by myself would be a good thing. Even though it's a thing that terrifies me, I might try to figure out something--in a totally separate way, I mean. Just so long as I don't have to see it myself, I will be able to help you all I can.

Your friend (and investigator) Mavis Wartella-Depew

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Those glasses are 2 KOOL! I just had to let that guy with the Space comic try them too!!

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Inspirational message of the day:

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Explorers rock the free world,

You know that's TRUE!!!

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Can I just say that I am so over Ginger's totally "whatever" attitude. I mean, FIRST she blows off band practice, THEN she says that she might get the FLU the night of the dance! Like I said, WHATEVER! Maybe I should like talk to Dana and find out what is with this girl...

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Gross! It's like everyone's gone completely HAYWIRE over this stupid King and Queen contest thing. I guess it makes me way glad that we've got this Battle of the Bands gig going on. At least who wins will be based on some kind of TALENT and not just some dumb jumbo popularity contest!

P.S. My plan to put a cool Cherokee poem into our best song is really gonna work, I think. I'm so excited to get up there and play! I want everybody to be blown away and I really believe they will be! Power to US!

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Top Secret Journal Entry!!! Ginger just told me that Dana told her that she heard someone saw mega-conceited MAX DIAMOND stuffing the ballot box! And that our girl R.M. REPORTED HIM TO MS. HERRERA!!! I'm not going NEAR that one! (Yet another good reason not to get all caught up in this stupid King and Queen of Hearts gig. IT'S RIGGED!!!)

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Things to remember to bring tonight:


 * Extra drum sticks for Viva


 * Don't forget lucky guitar strings!!!


 * Thermos (with strawberry lemonade for after the show)


 * Get feather from Wolf - for hat


 * Little rubber bands, in case one comes off one of my braids.

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If Wolf wins King tonight, I'm going to absolutely DIE! I mean, of course I voted for him (Okay, like, twice), but I'm sure a lot of other people did too. I'll probably be bummed, though - 'cuz I know I'm not going to win Queen or anything ... which means that Wolf will be on stage with some OTHER girl ... oh no! Better not to even GO there! Then again, maybe I'll catch his eye with my AMAZING GUITAR PLAYING!

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OH my gosh! Can I just say it? WE ROCKED!!! WE TOTALLY WON THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!! And Darnetta was positively GOLDEN! Her voice had the whole gymnasium spellbound. It was righteous! Even WOLF came up to me afterwards and said that we played the best he's ever seen us. Wow! How could life get ANY better?!?!

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AWWWOOOOOO!!! Just to keep the peace, I've been thinking about having a runner's up appreciation dinner. U know, who ever loses the Battle of the Bands gets a meal on me (at my parents' restaurant, of course). Whadda you think, A.? (I mean, actually the Explorers would probably be invited even if you win.) You're all my best buddies and I want to make sure this battle doesn't last longer than the dance! Is this a good idea or am I really lame? Write back before sixth period. DA VOLFMEISTER!!!

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Deeeerest Arrow,

We must totally GEAR UP for the Battle of the Bands! I'm dropping you a note cuz I know I complain A LOT about all the rehearsals and stuff, but please don't be mad at me, okay? I mean I see why we need them, and I know if we don't really rehearse we'll look totally stupid up in front of all of those people. See, that's kind of my problem (as if you didn't know) --  It's gonna be all those people watching us that makes me so nervous. I don't think I'm made for this, but I promise I'm trying to stick it out. Hugs and Luck to US! Ginger

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Yo Baby! Just wanted to wish you luck in the Battle of the Bands! You girls are going to ROCK! And don't worry about NOT having a cheering section, the CSGs are going to SCREAM their heads off when you get on stage. That's right, sista-friend, you're going to have your very own groupies! I even broke down and talked to nasty Duane Weevil -- ONLY to make sure that even he and the other Knights of the Purple Oddballs voted for you. Now how's that for support?

-- Nakili

PS -- Don't freeze up and forget your lyrics on stage, HA HA. No, really, break

a leg!

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Hola Chica!

So my little Arrow, what is up? I hear that Wolf is going to maybe have a little consolation party for the LOSERS of the Battle of the Band, which WE will DEFIANTLY NOT BE!!! I just want to make sure that you don't throw the fight, just so that you can have a little "special occasion" with you know who. Not that I think you'd ever do anything like that! Just remember, ARROW AND THE EXPLORERS is going to be famous someday, and then you can hire Wolf to be the band's cook or whatever! tee heeee!

VIVA!

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, ARROW!

Good luck on the Battle of the Bands

(and with your perfect valentine scenario!)

your friend,  Rockett

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Hi Arrow,

About the secret surprise for Saturday, are you sure this is going to work? I'm slightly nervous--and I NEVER get nervous! Maybe we should meet after school or something, just to discuss it some more. Okay?

Darnetta

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Arrow, is your aim true? I think it must be, because Cupid has definitely shot an ARROW into my heart. Have you guessed who this is yet?

Happy Valentine's Day!

???

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Arrow! Max (the MAN) here. You know, we never get to talk, which is too bad. But anyway, I just happened to see you and Jessie in the music room last Thursday and it looked like you were having a mucho intense convo. The deal is, I thought I heard my own name mentioned just as I was cruising by. So care to tell me what it was about? Not that I'm being nosy or anything -- just curious.

MDD

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No glasses here! The girl with the cell phone's got 'em now!