Prologue: The story takes place many years after Sullivan and Mike returned Boo. In which case, both the human world and the monster world have advanced to more modern conditions. However, a major difference is that the monsters don't age in the same way that humans do. Sullivan and Mike have barely aged whereas Boo is much older than when they met. We begin the fateful adventure with good ol' Sulley and Mike at Harryhausen's restaurant celebrating their anniversary of being in business together.
"Alright!" Mike cheered loudly as he clinked glasses with Sulley. He was so overly enthusiastic about things sometimes it was amusing for Sulley to watch.
And CHATTY. It seemed that over the years Mike hadn't changed even a little bit. He could talk for hours and hours without a break. Just in the short amount of
time they had gotten to the restaurant up until them making cheers Sullivan felt as if he'd heard an entire book through audio. Still, he was compliant of his
long-time pal and kept a glazed over look as he listened to him go on and on about numerous things, like work, Celia, cars, the list went on and on. Meanwhile,
Sulley had his mind on other things. Over the past few months he'd noticed his heart just hadn't been in anything he did. His life felt lackluster and the only
time he could recall feeling truly invigorated was the wild adventures they'd been through in the past. Getting kicked out of MU, finding Boo, becoming CEO of
Monster's Incorporated. Those were some pretty thrilling experiences that faded once things started to calm down. He sighed quietly then Mike nudged him
suddenly "Hey Sulley I said 'Whadd'ya think about those strange things going down at that Praxeology lab?' That's the fifth time this week something's
happened there. Sounds like some pretty funky business to me. I tell ya no good can come from a lab researching human behavior." The punky little eyeball
motioned to the tv above them on the wall. Sullivan turned his head to look at it, this time actually listening to what the news was saying. He had to admit
that had peeked his interest slightly. Bizarre occurrences had taken place at the lab since it opened at the beginning of the week. The first oddity upon it's grand
opening was that it's research library was in complete shambles when the scientists arrived-yet there was no one that could've gone into the building without
a key card and there were no traces that a monster had been in or out. Then on the second day all the doors were mysteriously locked from the inside and had
to get rammed open. Again no trace of any monster being inside. Things only got stranger from there on and finally now the news was claiming that the
founder of the lab, a Ms. Amanda Goyle, was being reported missing. Sulley didn't know what to make of it all. Like in his youth, he simply played it off with a
joke "How do we know this isn't just some publicity stunt?" He chuckled "Why do we even need a place like that? You and I have made Monsters Inc. into a
great alternative energy source without screams. How much more do they need to know about humans anyway. Hah! The two of us probably learned more
from handling Boo then they ever will with their fancy technology and books." There was a certain glimmer in his eye from mentioning the girl's name after so
long. The big blue guy looked down at the table continuing "Heck we could teach them a thing or two ourselves." Though it could've been a wonderful nostalgia
filled moment, Mike gave him a knowing look. "Ohhh no no no no no. No way Sul! I know what you're probably thinking and we are not! I repeat NOT! Going
to get involved in another one of your little escapades. So you can just forget it pal." He leaned back in his seat more, crossing his arms and gazing out the
window with a pout. Sullivan shrugged "I wasn't suggesting we do anything Mike. C'mon I was joking. For shrills and giggles! That part of our lives is... behind
us. Nothing but the bright future ahead of us right?" He held out his huge hand to his buddy for reassurance. Mike was hesitant but resolved to shake hands.
However, he gave him a stern look before letting go "Not that I don't think what we've been through wasn't fun and all but things have just been going so well
for me lately. Celia and I are really getting close to making things official, I'm finally getting the respect I worked so hard for- we worked so hard to come this
far for us to get into any trouble. So could ya just promise you'll make an effort to, I dunno, stay out of things. You've fit in since forever because you were born
with it. Little guys like me already have a hard time doing that without having other things get in the way." Sulley was taken aback by Mike's words. Surely
Mike meant no offense by them but it was disappointing that after all these years he still wanted to be popular. He wished someday Mike could see in himself all
the great qualities he has from just being himself. Pleasing other people no longer mattered to Sulley, a trait he'd developed from hanging out with Mike and
from doing what he knew was right. Whereas Mike appeared blind to that powerful quality he had. Luckily Sullivan hadn't cooked up any plans so he took a
deep breath and nodded with a smirk. "I promise, I wont ruin things for you." Afterwards their celebratory dinner went smoothly. Around midnight the two
headed off home, each going their own way. Mike and Celia were living together so they could grow closer and be comfortable with the leap to marriage. Or so
they said. Sulley would be surprised if they ever really got hitched. He took marriage seriously, a forever thing. That one should be with that single special
monster that brings the beast out of a monster. Not that he had anyone in mind. He thought about it more often then he ever let on. Especially when walking
home. Though he lived in a quaint home outside of Monstropolis, he enjoyed taking the long walk home even if it made him think more on the way. "If there
was anyone worth pursuing, I would." He told himself. He leaned on a trashcan and struck a pose "Yeah, I'm THE James P. Sullivan. What's your name?" He
grinned toothily as if there was a hot babe in front of him. Then he quickly shook his head. That shtick just didn't suit him. Even if it did work on someone,
that'd only prove they weren't right for each other. The rest of his walk through the dark was silent with only the stars for company.
When Sulley arrived at his home, he turned on the lights to his living room and slumped down in his couch. Stretching his arms and looking around-it hit
him how lonely he really was. But where was the sense in dwelling on the subject? He decided to turn on the tv for a bit to create the illusion that he wasn't by
himself.
"...And now more on future prospects of the Praxeology lab. What can be expected without the founder Ms. Goyle to run the lab and an interview
with the last person to see her before this bewildering disappearance..."
Sullivan rolled his eyes "It'll have to do." He sighed uninterested. He stepped out of the room briefly to run a warm slime bath in the hopes he could unwind.
Suddenly there was a loud thud from in the living room. Of course it didn't scare him but he wondered what it came from. Peering down the hall he certainly
didn't see anything so he dismissed it until there were more noises coming from upstairs. He grinned and closed his eyes for a moment assuming it might be
Mike or someone trying to pull one over on him. It was virtually impossible to frighten a Sullivan but some liked to give it a try anyway. He approached the
bottom steps and spoke aloud "Oh no~ I wonder who that could be? I thought I was all alone but I think someone might be in here. Ooo so scarey~" He
muffled his laughter and tiptoed up the steps. He looked around to determine the noise coming from his bedroom. He slowly creaked the door open to the dark
room. He noticed his closet door, though packed to the brim with clothes, was more open than usual. Rolling his eyes, he smacked his lips "Ha so original. Okay,
okay, that was a good try Mike or whoever you are but I think we can agree I'm still the reigning champ of scares. So you can come on out and I promise not to
make you feel too embarrassed with yourself." Sullivan grinned with pride. There was no response. He rubbed his chin "Hmm tough one huh? I'll give you to
the count of four to come on out or I'll come there and scare you really good." He teased. Even still with no response he kept his word and began counting.
"1...2...3...I'm getting warmer...aaaand..." He placed his hand on the closet doorknob. Before the number "four" could even escape his lips whomever it was
leaped out onto the big furball. They weren't heavy however the impact did knock him onto his back. He winced for a minute or two, blinking until his eyes
could register what he was seeing in the darkness. The trembling silhouette on top of him didn't look familiar. He fumbled reaching for a nearby lamp and clicked
it on. A pink and green, spikey, three-eyed monster? Sulley looked it up and down "Scrawny thing aren't you though for someone trying to get a jumpscare on
me. Do you have a name?" He asked. The monster calmed down slowly and shifted it's weight as it sat up, it's leg's straddling him. It motioned it's hand
towards it's head. At that moment, almost all at once, it was evident why the monster wasn't ringing any bells. Because IT wasn't a monster at all! Just a
costume to pass off the facade of one. Pulling off the headpiece the one in the costume proved to be a human. Not just any human. A female, one with an
unforgettable face that sent chills through Sullivan and made his heart race. The adrenaline one feels from being spooked perfectly. It was amazing, that all at
once she could break his entire being. She spoke softly "I'm not scrawny. We can't all be as huge as you kitty." There was a hint of uncertainty in her voice.
He stared in disbelief at her. "Boo..." He uttered. Many times he'd wondered what it would feel like to see her again. To know how she was or just any and
everything about her. Being put on the spot had made him practically drenched in emotions. She blushed at him as her doubts were put aside. And to his
surprise again she wrapped her arms around him "Oh it really is you! I-I had hoped...I mean...There's just so much I have to say and so many questions but...
It is you kitty! Where do I begin?!"
