I came up with this while doing one of those character-number things. I have it up on my profile if you want to read it. One of the questions was about a one/eight story (one being Flora and eight being Logan), and I liked the idea so I decided to roll with it.
Chapter 1
...4 years earlier...
Kendall, James, and Carlos were watching Hortense work on his latest science experiment. "Alright, if this works, we'll be able to scan where of planets are. Planets that even NASA hasn't found yet," Hortense explained.
"And why are you doing this?" Kendall asked.
"RCM CBT Global Net Sanyoid is sponsoring this," said Hortense. "They're running a temporary program to find local geniuses."
"And you're gonna get in because you're the smartest person I know, Hortense!" Carlos exclaimed.
"All I have left to do is flip this switch," Hortense said. He reached for it slowly to let the tension build up. The other three boys watched closely, waiting to see if the device would work. When Hortense finally did get the switch flipped, the device exploded. Bits of metal flew everywhere in all directions. Luckily, Kendall, James, and Carlos were not injured. But when they looked for their dear friend Hortense, he was nowhere to be found... on Earth.
Hortense himself found himself in what felt like another world. A plant-based world. He seemed to be in a garden of some sort. He was very weak. Whatever had happened, it had drained him of all his energy.
He looked up to see an angel. She had tan skin, long brown hair, and pale green eyes. She was wearing a two-tone pink corset dress that was mostly light pink with a little bit of dark pink on the sides, long light pink unattached sleeves, light pink ankle boots, and a green choker with a light pink flower hanging from it. She also had pale green nymph-like wings. "Can I help you?" she asked in a soft, sweet voice. "Are you hurt? Where are you from?"
"My name is Hortense," he said slowly between breaths. "I'm from Earth."
"That's a long ways away," said the angel. "My name is Flora. I can help you get back home."
"Thanks, my friends must be really worried about me."
"I think I know a good transportation spell," said Flora.
"Wait, can you tell me what planet we're on?" Hortense asked.
"Of course," Flora smiled. "This is Linphea."
"And it's a plant-centric planet?"
"Yes, but we say realm instead of planet," Flora explained.
"This is fascinating," Hortense said.
"May I send you home now? I don't want anyone to worry for too long."
"Yeah," Hortense said reluctantly. He wanted to stay and learn more, but Flora was right. He shouldn't make everyone worry.
"Alright, I'll do my best," said Flora. A green glow appeared in her hands and she manipulated it around him. Next thing he new, he was back with Kendall, James, and Carlos on Earth.
"Where have you been?" James asked.
When Hortense told them of Linphea and the angel Flora, they said he was crazy.
...Present...
Hortense now used the name Logan, under the suggestion of James' mother. He and his friends all worked with RCM CBT Global Net Sanyoid under the music division with Rocque Records. As of yet, he hadn't seen anymore of his Linphean angel, but they were starting a mini-tour, so things might change.
End of Chapter 1