Bad Girls with Big Hearts (Story)

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**Bad Girls with Big Hearts** formally **Ed, Edd n’ Eddy in Bad Girls with Big Hearts**, is a story written by KiltedEngineer (creator of the upcoming web series, The Kluzniks) based on characters from the Cartoon Network series, Ed, Edd n’ Eddy .

The story is a lengthy sequel to the original Big Picture Show finale of the show, and details the future character development of the Ed’s, the Kids, and the Kanker Sisters. A series of events leads to Edd questioning his previous relationship with the Kanker sisters, as an unlikely, blossoming romance between he and Marie soon turns to one of trust, loyalty and love. As the two continue to bond, Edd uncovers several secrets regarding the Kanker sisters pasts, and learns that the girls may not as evil as their exterior lets on. Edd and Marie first keep their relationship a secret, for fear of retribution from their friends and relatives; once the truth is finally revealed, they become the target of an envious Eddy, who attempts to orchestrate a plan to break the two apart.

The story is themed around friendship and redemption, specifically focusing on The Kanker Sisters and their families. It is known for its inclusion of/throwbacks to the show proper, and providing explanation for seemingly minute things used by the Kankers in the show, such as The Abandoned House (Honor Thy Ed), Crankshaft Number 5 (Know it All Ed) and the Wishbone Suitcase (O-Ed Eleven) to name a few. The development of Edd and Marie, as well as the relationship between the Ed’s and other Kankers has received high acclaim, and the story is heavily praised for its ability to retain the feel of the original show, while placing more emphasis on drama and darker subjects. Despite this, KiltedEngineer himself considers this his worst work, and has expressed disdain/disappointment with the piece, specifically criticizing the relationship between Edd and Marie, which he is not a fan of. Despite his mixed feelings on this pairing, KiltedEngineer has stated that he is grateful for the fans who have enjoyed the work, and has enjoyed working on the story, specifically the development of Eddy and Lee.

Written in a period of 66 days between May and July 2012, it was Kilted’s quickest work in terms of completion. The story is considered by many to be essential reading for Ed/Kanker pairing fans, and has been stated to have inspired several other fan fictions based on these relationships.

## Plot Summary

**\*\*Spoiler Warning\*\***

On the week of Valentine's Day, Edd wakes up in his room, looking forward to another day of learning. After showering and getting dressed, he steps outside, only to be pelted from behind with a snowball by Eddy and Ed. The boys make their way to Peach Creek Junior High School. During homeroom, the school's assistant principal stops by the Eds' class and hands Edd an envelope. Edd finds a cryptic poem within.

Following homeroom, the Eds see a poster advertising the first annual Peach Creek Junior High Valentine's Day Carnival. When Eddy boasts of how he will receive a kiss at the carnival, the Kanker sisters show up to antagonize the Eds. The Eds attempt to escape, but the girls capture them and tie the boys to one of the school's support beams, drawing messages on the Eds and pulling the boys' pants down. The boys are stuck for several minutes until Rolf comes by and frees them using his Urban Ranger pocket knife.

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After being rescued, the Eds go their separate ways to their respective classes. On his way, Edd trips over an object in the hall. Upon further inspection, Edd discovers to his horror that the object is Marie's sketchbook. Despite his reservations, Edd decides to take it home, intending to give it to Marie the next day. Peeking inside the sketchbook while doing his homework that evening, Edd is surprised to find several drawings of himself in a positive light. Literally bumping into Marie at school the next day, Edd gives her the sketchbook. Though initially angry and thinking Edd peeked into her drawings, Marie thanks Edd for returning her notebook.

After school, Edd is dragged into another one of Eddy's hare-brained schemes: corking a baseball bat in order to win a bet with Kevin. When the Eds reach the baseball field, however, they are dismayed to see the Kankers have claimed it for practice. Lee makes a bet with Eddy: if he can hit one of May's pitches, the field is the Eds' for the day. As Eddy unsuccessfully tries to connect with May's pitches, Marie prepares to tell Edd something important. Before she can do so, however, Eddy manages to connect with a pitch, breaking the bat and sending the ball directly on a course to Edd's face. Sure enough, the ball hits Edd squarely on the nose. Seeing Edd's nose bleeding, Marie runs to his side (showing concern not typical of the blue-haired girl). Marie angrily yells at Eddy and Lee for their indifference to Edd's injuries. Lee and May prepare to "punish" the Eds for cheating, but Marie urges Edd to go home.

At the Park n' Flush trailer park that evening, the Kankers' trailer is a mess as the TV is broken and Lee wants to watch a monster truck rally. After unsuccessfully searching for a phone book to call a repairman, Lee suggets having Edd fix the set. Marie brings a reluctant Edd to the trailer. Edd manages to fix the TV in time for the rally. As the intelligent Ed boy makes his leave, Marie thanks him for repairing their television and returning her sketchbook; she also kisses him on the cheek.

At school the next day, a confused and conflicted Edd sees Marie standing by his locker. Upon seeing Edd, the blue-haired girl gives him a note. In it, Marie asks if she and Edd can get to know each other better, possibly at the carnival. Edd is so caught up in his thoughts that he uncharacteristically forgets to turn in his assignment on time. To his great embarrassment, Edd also daydreams in class, calling his teacher "turtle dove," resulting in Edd and the rest of the class receiving detention.

Walking home by himself after school, Edd overhears May and Marie talking. Hearing that Marie's favorite perfume, Crankshaft #5, is no longer in production, Edd (who is developing a crush on Marie) creates a replica of the perfume as a surprise for his meeting with Marie.

At school on Valentine's Day, the Eds are once again harassed by the Kanker sisters (except Marie, who is not at school). That night, however, Edd is presently surprised to see Marie standing outside his house. During their subsequent discussion, Marie admits that she does indeed like Edd, as well as explain how she and her family really ended up in Peach Creek. Marie and Edd become so engrossed that they miss the Valentine's Day carnival. Things culminate with Edd and Marie sharing their first real kiss. Edd presents a delighted Marie with his replica of Crankshaft No. 5; the two vow to meet again, becoming an official couple.

After Marie leaves, Eddy and Ed pay their friend a visit. Noticing lipstick on Edd's cheek, Eddy pushes him to reveal who the "lucky lady" is. After some initial panic, Edd tells his pals the girl's name is Maryanne. Ed and Eddy believe Edd's story and proceed to tell the rest of the cul-de-sac kids, much to Edd's displeasure.

Arriving at the Kankers' trailer, Edd finds Marie alone. Edd tells Marie that Ed and Eddy now know he has a girlfriend. Marie asks Edd about his hat and playfully tries to remove it, but Edd rebuffs her. He proceeds to explain that the hat actually belongs to his twin brother, James. James tragically lost his life in a house fire, while Edd suffered severe burns and scarring, hence why he wears the hat. Marie, in turn, explains the reason she keeps her right eye covered by her hair: it is exotropic, and keeping it covered helps prevent double vision. Seeing Lee and May making their way to the trailer, Marie tells Edd to meet her at a "secret" location the next Tuesday. Edd manages to escape before being seen by Marie's sisters.

The next day, Eddy, Rolf and Kevin all take turns riding skateboards as Nazz, Ed and Edd look on. Eddy's attempt results in the board flying out under his feet and breaking Mr. Jenkins' (his neighbor) window. Making matters worse, Lee, Marie and May show up to hassle the Eds. Eddy blusters that Edd now has a girlfriend, to the surprise of Lee and May. As the red- and blonde-haired Kanker girls torment Eddy and Ed, Marie tells Edd to meet her at the abandoned house the following night.

When the intelligent Ed boy and the blue-haired Kanker girl meet at the house, Marie reveals that her mother had actually lived there as a little girl. Edd invites Marie over to his house for dinner and to meet his parents, to which she accepts. On his way home, Edd is stopped by Ed and Eddy (who are doing yard work for Mr. Jenkins as punishment). Eddy asks where Edd has been, to which Edd replies he has been in Lemon Brook with Maryanne. When Eddy points out that Lemon Brook is in the opposite direction, Edd brushes him off. Eddy and Ed vow to get to the bottom of Edd's peculiar behavior.