Hey people's of Earth! It's me; princessofthescoundrels! And have I got a story for you! It's a buncha' one-shots based on couples from none other than the Kingdom Keepers series! I got a few things to say before we get started so hang in there, keep your hands arms feet and legs inside the vehicle and take small children by the hand. Thank you! Por favor, mantener las manos, brazos, pies y piernas dentro del vehículo y adoptar a niños pequeños de la mano. ¡Gracias!
First off, I do not own the Kingdom Keepers, Disney World or the galaxy. What a shame. But if I did, I would probably make you all dress up like Star Wars people and have parades everyday with free Mickey- pops! Yeah! Vote me and America will turn into a large DISNEY WORLD! MWAHAHA!
Second, I have been to Disney World more times than I can possibly recall, so everything in the below stories are absolutely true. Even the interior of the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney. I know, that's sad. Especially because I live in Mass.
Thirdly, Hakuna Matata!
_Start Chapter!_
"Oh my god, you should have seen the look on your face when she told you she loved you!" Amanda laughed as she and Finn walked out of the Ice Cream parlor on The Boardwalk, the lines of streets located just outside the exit to Epcot. When you leave France and make a left, there you would find the boats that led you either to The Boardwalk, Downtown Disney, The Yacht Club or Hollywood Studios.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah…" Finn grumbled as they made their way to the dock where the boat would pick them up. Today they were going to Downtown Disney where they would go to the large World of Disney store and then wait near Cirque Du Soleil for their parents, and in Amanda's case, guardian, to pick them up.
"I mean really, I didn't think your face could go any brighter! You were halfway to the Queen of Hearts on a Monday morning! Haha that was great." They stood in a good sized line and Amanda wiped tears of mirth from her eyes.
"Well, I found it very awkward," Finn defended. "Besides, you weren't helping me sedate her, you just sat there while she poured out her heart!"
Amanda rolled her eyes. "We were in debt Finn, we had to do something. If one night of humiliation on your part saves my skin then I'm all for it!"
"Oh sure, my mental sanity means nothing as long as your skin is safe. Pardon me, I forgot. Who busted that dragon's ass? I did, so I thing that you should be thanking me," Finn joked.
"Thank you almighty one for saving us lowly peasants! We shall be forever in your debt!" Amanda bit back, laughing as they climbed into the small boat. They chose a seat in the back to avoid being noticed and watched the tourists in their Mickey Mouse merchandise.
"Next stop; Downtown Disney!" called the guy in the front when they started going. The announcer continued to name facts and sights as they passed them while Finn and Amanda just tuned him out because they had heard them many times before.
When they unloaded at the dock they walked in a comfortable silence to the large merchandise store. Downtown Disney was very different from the parks. Even if you didn't have a park pass you could come here to get items and eat out and shop. The only real reason why you would need your park pass is if you wanted a discount on store items involved with Disney. Walking around they saw many street performers that reminded them of the actors back at the Studios that would put on small plays and skits during scheduled times in the day.
The docking area was far from the store so the walk was a nice long one.
"I love how people of all ages can go to Disney and not feel awkward." Amanda said as she stared at a young Honeymooning couple. "When I'm thirty I'm probably still going to come here, and who knows? Maybe by that time I'll have kids of my own." Finn nodded, agreeing. "You know what's weird? Someday we'll be telling our kids of our adventures but they'll just think it's a bedtime story and nothing more. It will be real to us but a fairytale to them. We'll become one of Disney's legends. We will be a fairytale, an impossible story told to kids to get them to imagine."
"Yeah, it's kinda scary. I mean, it's so real to us but how could anyone possibly know what we're talking about? We would probably be locked in some crazy place if we told anyone. My mom has been surprisingly okay with all of this. I thought I was going to be locked in my closet, grounded for all eternity."
"I thought I was gonna be shipped off to Madagascar to be raised by lemurs," Amanda said and grinned. "Jez and I, residents of Madagascar. I wish that lemurs could actually dance, though."
"That would be cool," admitted Finn. "We should be getting pretty close to the store by now. There, I see Ghirardelli's."
"Could we pick up some chocolate squares for the others? I'm sure they would appreciate it," Amanda suggested.
"Sure," Finn shrugged. "I could use some chocolate right about now."
The rich smell of freshly made chocolate made them almost swoon as they entered the store. It was a child's dream; rows and rows of delicious chocolate lined the walls and the teenagers' mouths' began to water. Amanda strode over to where the small chocolate squares were.
"I love mint ones. I know Willa does too, so we'll get two. Jez loves Peanut Butter. How about you and the others?" Amanda asked, getting chocolate for the ones she already knew.
"Peanut Butter is my favorite too, Philby and Charlene like white chocolate and Maybeck likes dark. Let's get a few for Wayne; I don't think the Overtakers were feeding him chocolate in prison." When they paid for their sweets and grabbed two samples, they headed across the street to the large store.
In front of the store were two life sized statues of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty that many small girls and adults posed with.
"Ooh, take my picture Finn!" Amanda squealed and pulled out her cell phone. "Here, you press this." She got between the two and smiled brightly, bowing slightly like a princess.
"Got it," Finn said and saved it to her phone.
"Allright, now let's go inside."
The entrance to the store was the princess section, the walls were lined with all kinds of princess outfits and accessories. If one decided that she was going to be princess Jasmine for the day she would go to the left, if her desire was to be Tinker Bell, the right she would go. Pillows, Polly Dolls and crowns were everywhere. Stuffed Ariels, crowned jewels and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique where girls could get their hair styled to look like a princess.
The skipped right over that room to the next room, which was the stuffed animals and characters room. They turned right into the jewelry section were Amanda wanted to buy a new charm for her charm bracelet.
"Ooh, I think these are cool ones that symbolize our adventure!" she exclaimed, holding up two charms. One was Maleficent and another was the Epcot ball. "I've been getting charms ever since I was little and I just decided after your first escapade that I should start buying charms that were relevant to our adventures! See, I have the Magic Kingdom castle and the Animal Kingdom tree already."
"Cool," Finn said, trying to flirt it up, thrusting his hands in his pockets. "Is there anything else you want to do here before we go?"
"Yeah, I want to get something for Jez. We haven't been here for a while and she asked me to pick up a ring for her. What she doesn't know is that it's going to be her Easter gift." They walked to the revolving carts that held earrings, rings and necklaces and Amanda turned it.
"Darn, why is everything so expensive here?" she groaned and looked at a price tag. "Fourteen dollars for a pair of earrings! One pair!"
"Hey, it's Disney World! The place where dreams are made of!" Finn chuckled and pointed to a ring. It was gold and simple and in the middle was fake diamonds shaped like Mickey Mouse. "It's kinda pretty and its only six dollars. That's as good as it's gonna get here."
"Pretty? Are you kidding me? It's perfect. I like these earrings over here with the dangling Mickey ears for me, so I guess now we can head out." She grabbed the earrings and they made their way over to the check out desk.
"Wow, I still can't believe how expensive everything is. Those charms that I buy have to be the cheapest thing in all of Disney and they're still three dollars!" Amanda complained, looking at the receipt as they walked out of the boys section, the closest to the parking area. "I got six dollars worth of charms, a ring that was six dollars and thirteen dollar earrings. It's amazing how everything can add up!"
"Yeah, well, I don't buy jewelry and I know what you mean. I wanted to get a Mickey Mouse Indiana Jones stuffed animal and they're fourteen dollars! The same with a Mickey Luke Skywalker. It's ridiculous!" Finn agreed. He brought out his sample of chocolate and munched on it thoughtfully. "We should get special discounts."
"Haha as if. This is how they get their money," Amanda pointed out and bit into her chocolate as well. "Oh look! I see my guardian. I'll catch you later, okay?" Finn nodded glumly. "Look, I really had a great time okay? We should totally do this again next weekend! Sound like a plan?"
Finn's spirits perked. "Sure! I'll talk to you soon, then?"
"Yeah, text me." Then in one smooth movement, she bent over and brushed her lips on his cheek. "See you soon!" and she ran off into the darkness toward the waiting car.
His cheek tingled and he brought his hand up to it to feel if it was actually vibrating. His hand was still on his face when Mrs. Whitman drove up.
"You ready to come home, sweetie?" she asked. Finn nodded dazedly and got in the car.
He could not wait for next week.
_END CHAPTER!_
I know, not my best work, but if you liked it, tell me and you get a Willa + Philby short and then maybe a Charlene + Maybeck! Poor Jez, she has no one. Seriously though, tell me!
BTW, for those who didn't know, this is after Disney in Shadow. Kinda late, I know.
