a/n My little cousin who loves Finding Nemo inspired me to write this. Basically it's the story of Finding Nemo but as if everyone was people. Some things will have to be changed though because they're not in the ocean. This is chapter ONE.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FINDING NEMO OR ANY OF IT'S CHARACTERS

A young man in his early twenties was pacing all over the hospital waiting room. His hair was flaming orange. His eyes are brown with a hint of red in them. His name was Marlin. His wife Coral was currently going into labor with their triplets. She was going into labor early so she was currently in high risk. Marlin sat down on the chair and imagined the conversation he had with his wife earlier in the day.

Coral had green eyes and long orange hair that reached down to her lower back. She was an upbeat person who balanced out Marlin's somewhat negative personality. The two met when they were in college studying for Marine Biology in San Diego. That's where they currently lived. With an apartment right over the water. It cost a lot but Marlin knew that his family deserved the best.

"Marlin dear what should we name the kids" Coral asked. "Well, we'll name two Marling Junior and the other one Coral Junior" Marlin said as he read the Sunday paper. "What about Nemo, I like that name?" Coral said while starring at the sea. "Okay so Nemo, Marlin Junior, and Coral Junior" Marlin said with a smile as he looked as his beautiful wife. Even when pregnant he could barely keep his hands off her. Coral had a glow that only an expecting mother could have. Suddenly Coral clutched her stomach and said the legendary words "ITS TIME".

Now Marlin sat in the hospital waiting room with tears of joy running down his cheeks. "I'm going to be a daddy," Marlin mumbled. Marlin looked up and saw a doctor walk towards him. His nametag read Barry. His face was weathered with wrinkles and his hair was gray. His expression was solemn. This was by far the worst part of Barry's job.

"Are you Marlin?" Barry asked. "Yes sir how's my wife" Marlin asked hopefully. "Well, sir she was in high risk so it was either her or the babies. We asked her what she wanted and she said to save her babies. Unfortunelty we could only save one. He's a little boy. Since he was born premature his right leg is slightly damaged. He will most likely need a brace on that leg. You can make arrangements for their burial at a later time," Barry said. He placed his hand on the now weeping young man's shoulder. "I'm sorry sir we did the best we could" Barry said this as he walked away. This was definitely the worst part of his job.

Marlin was wailing at the top of his lungs as he sat on the hospital's floor. "It was so like Coral to sacrifice herself for the babies" Marlin thought. Marlin stood up and walked to where his son was being held by a nurse.

"Sir what would you like to name him" the nurse said completely oblivious of this mans trouble. "Nemo" was Marlins only reply.

Five Years Later

"Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, wake up its time for school!" Nemo shouted as he ran through his apartment. Marlin rubbed his eyes and starred at his only son. Nemo was a spitting image of Coral. He had orange hair and Marlins eyes. He had an upbeat attitude just like his mother. His eyes held a sparkle that only a child could have. On his right leg was a brace. The doctors had been right about his leg. But Nemo never let his five-year-old dreams be compromised by his handicap.

Since the accident Marlin had now relocated himself to Manhattan New York. They lived on the west side with an apartment over looking central park. After Coral died Marlin hated the ocean. It reminded him of everything he had. He quit his dream of being a Marine Biologist and now was working in an office.

Marlin got up and walked to his closet. He looked in the mirror and didn't like what he saw. His flaming orange hair had faded and now streaks of white framed his face. Marlin sighed as he quickly threw on a navy blazer and black pants.

"Now Nemo are you sure your ready, because if you want to wait another year I'm completely fine with it" Marlin said hopefully. "Daddy I want to go to school so lets go" Nemo said as he pulled Marlin into the elevator. Marlin sighed as they reached the bottom floor and hailed a taxi.

While riding in the taxi Marlin looked at his son, his Nemo. He was currently playing his game boy. He was playing a diving game. "He loves the ocean just like his momma" Marlin thought.

The Taxi stopped and Marlin paid the driver. Marlin then took Nemo's hand and lead him into the school. Looking at each of the doors he looked for a "Mr. Ray". He finally reached Nemo's new kindergarten class.

Stepping in to the classroom saw tons of screaming children. "Hey newbie, I'm Ted" said the man standing next to him. He was a bit overweight and had a rather pinkish color to his skin. "Is that you son over there" Ted said pointing to the running Nemo. "Yes he is, who's your child?" Marlin asked Ted. "My little girl is right over there, the one with pink hair," Ted said.

Marlin then saw a little girl running towards Ted. She was wearing a jeans and a tee shirt, and just like Ted said she had bright pink hair. "What's wrong Pearl?" Ted asked. "Tad and Sheldon made fun of my hair" Pearl sniffled. "Well that's what happens when you dye your hair pink," Ted said while laughing. "Tad, Sheldon get your butts over here" Two men shouted. "Sorry were Bob and Phil" two men said as they walked over too Marlin. Bob was a very lean man with his sandy brown hair slung back in a ponytail. Phil had spiky blue hair and looked like someone who should be in a band. Both men were in their late twenties just like Marlin.

Three little boys came running over, one was Nemo. Tad looked like his father with blue hair that went to his ears and blue eyes. Sheldon had sandy hair just like his dad that went down to his shoulders he also had golden eyes.

"Tad, did you make fun of Pearl" Phil asked. "Dad all I said was that it looked like bubblegum" Tad said looking down. "I don't think you make comments on people who dye their hair" Phil said with pointing at Tad's hair.

"Nemo what's wrong with your leg?" Sheldon said. Bob's face became flushed as he smacked Sheldon's butt. "WHAT?" Sheldon said in protest. "No it's okay Nemo was born with it, we call it his lucky leg" Marlin said while smiling at his son. "One of my toes is long than the others," Pearl said wiggling her toes. "I'm lactose intolerant" Sheldon said. "I'm obnoxious" Tad said with a grin.

Suddenly a man with a black hair waltzed in the door. He began singing so fast that Marlin couldn't understand.

"Mr. RAY" all the children screamed as they ran towards their teachers. "How are all my little explorers?" Mr. Ray asked. "Now get ready children lets go get on the bus!" Mr. Ray sang. Everyone including the parents ran outside of the school. As Nemo began to board the bus Mr. Ray stopped him. "Every new explorer must answer a science question. What do clownfish live in?" Mr. Ray asked. "They live in a-anemones" Nemo stuttered. "Good enough" Mr. Ray said. When everyone was on the bus Marlin ran up and gave Nemo a quick squeeze.

"Bye son" Marlin whispered. The bus then drove away. "Your doing good Newbie, I was hesitant at first to let my oldest go on the subway with out me" Phil said. "Their going on the subway? Why don't we just ship them to the kidnappers now" Marlin shouted.

Marlin started running to the subway. Along the way he found a taxi and began his trip. "Please god, don't take away my baby" Marlin prayed as he was on the bus

Nemo Time

The children flooded the subway. Nemo looked in amazement at all the people, he ha never been on the subway before. Tad, Sheldon, and Pearl grabbed Nemo and pulled him away from the group. They stopped when they saw a man sleeping on the bench.

Tad walked towards him and stopped "Bet you guys can't go any closer to him". Sheldon then walked just a little bit past Tad and said, "Bet you can't do any better". Pearl then skipped past both of them and yelled, "Come on Nemo how close can you get". Just then Marlin appeared.

"Nemo don't go close to that man. Your to immature for school we'll try again next year" Marlin said reaching for Nemo. Nemo felt heat rush to his face. Despite his father's instructions he went up and sat next to the man.

"BANG BANG" gunshots were fired. To Marlins horror the sleeping man had grabbed Nemo and was running towards the stairs. "DADDY HELP ME" Nemo cried. The man then punched Nemo in the stomach to keep him quiet. Marlin ran as fast as he could towards Nemo. Everyone was panicking now. All the children had been grabbed by Mr. Ray and were now hiding. Marlin felt a hard punch to the back of his head. Marlin collapsed on the floor and looked at his son being carried away by the strange man.

"Nemo" Marlin mustered out before he finally blacked out.

a/n That was chapter one. I hope you liked it and I really hope you REVIEW