This is the first adventure of the Junior Ghostbusters: Violet, Julian, and Daniel Spengler, Ryan and Raina Stantz, Maleah and Pedro Venkman, and Tiana and William Zeddemore. They are the children of the original Ghostbusters and are following in the footsteps of their parents. But they will be challenged like never before when a demon kidnaps their parents and holds them hostage. It's up to the Junior Ghostbusters to save them. On their own. Only problem is they're teenagers and pre-teens, but it like their parents always tell them: "No Ghostbuster left behind." So, will this group of three teenagers and six pre-teens be afraid of no ghost and save their parents? Or will they meet a deadly fate?
It was a bright, sunny morning in New York City. Violet Spengler, daughter of Egon and Janine Spengler, was just waking when she noticed something weird. It was quiet. Too quiet. Normally, her parents would be up making breakfast for her and her two younger brothers, but today was quiet. She quickly put on her glasses, got out of bed and looked in the mirror. She was tall and had long dark hair. Her hair was so dark brown, it even had tints of purple. Her eyes were icy blue. She was pretty. She walked out into the hall.
"Huh. That's weird." Violet thought to herself, "Where are Mom and Dad?"
She heard a door open. It was Julian and Daniel, her younger brothers.
"Where are Mom and Dad?" Julian asked.
"I'm not sure little bro." Violet replied.
"Well, let's get dressed so we don't be late for school." Daniel said.
"Good idea." Julian replied.
Th three then got dressed and headed out. On they way down, they met their friends/cousins Ryan and Raina Stantz, Maleah and Pedro Venkman, and Tiana and William Zeddemore. They said that their parents weren't home either.
"That's just strange." Maleah remarked. She and her twin brother Pedro looked alike: curly brown hair, green eyes, sarcastic remarks, and obnoxious pranks. In the firehall, they were called "The Trouble Twins". Mostly because they took after their father's habit of pranking.
"Yeah, but I'm getting suspicious." Ryan said, his two different colored eyes gleaming with it.
"Yeah, me too big bro." agreed Raina.
"Did you call Kylie?" William asked.
"We tried, but she didn't answer." Ryan replied.
"Did you guys try calling Oscar?" Daniel asked.
"Yeah, but he didn't answer either." Maleah replied.
"That's even weirder." Tiana said.
"We can investigate more after school." Julian said.
Violet kept quiet. She thought about yesterday. Yesterday, the Ghostbusters had gotten so many calls that they needed everyone to help. Even Tiyah Zeddemore, Tiana and William's mom, had to leave her job, which was teaching at the same middle school the kids went to, early to help out. Then that night, the Ghostbusters had gotten home so late and were so exhausted, they immediately went to bed. Egon and Ray had been puzzled at why they had so many calls. But the kids didn't see their parents much yesterday.
The kids walked a few blocks away to the Tribeca Public Middle School. Once they got there, they got their stuff from their lockers and headed to class. William and Ryan were in 8th grade and had math for their first period. Julian and Daniel were in 6th grade and had English for their first period. Violet, Raina, Maleah, Pedro, and Tiana were all in 7th grade and had science for their first period.
"Hey Tiana, William!" Mrs. Germain, the principal, called. "Where's your mother? She hasn't shown up."
"We don't know." Tiana replied.
"She and Dad weren't home." William added.
"Ok, I'll have to find a sub then." Mrs. Germain said.
The kids then went to class. They tried focusing on their school work, but they were still wondering where there parents were. Then, near the end of first period, the intercom came on,
"Attention students. Please go to the gym for a sports safety assembly."
Everyone in the school then went to the gym. Once the Junior Ghostbusters sat down, Tiana asked "Mom shown up yet?"
"No." William replied.
"I'm beginning to suspect something's wrong." Violet said.
"Yeah, me too." Pedro said, he and Maleah looking at each other in agreement.
Mrs. Germain then started the assembly, and she played a slide show demonstrating the risks. Then, all of a sudden, the screen went all staticky.
"What the-" Mrs. Germain said.
Then a person appeared on the screen. He seemed human, but he had horns on the top of his head. He had large bat wings, his skin pale, his hair black, and his eyes were pure red. The Junior Ghostbusters knew what it was. It was a demon.
"A demon!" Raina exclaimed quietly.
"Who are you?" Mrs. Germain asked. "And why are you in my slide show?"
"Hello, I am Keizer." the demon said, "And I'm looking for... Violet, Julian, and Daniel Spengler, Ryan and Raina Stantz, Maleah and Pedro Venkman, and Tiana and William Zeddemore."
"You want the Ghostbusters' kids?" Mrs. Germain asked.
"Yes." Keizer replied.
The nine kids got up and walked down the bleachers to meet this demon. There were looks of confidence on their faces, and they weren't afraid of Keizer. They stood in front of the screen.
Keizer smiled. "Well, it's nice to finally meet the offspring of the Ghostbusters."
"Yeah, it's nice to meet you too, Kozer." Maleah snapped.
"Yeah." Pedro said. The others gave looks of "Don't antagonize him!".
"My name is Keizer, Maleah Agatha Venkman and Pedro James Venkman." Keizer said.
Maleah and Pedro's eyes widen "How...How do you know our full names?"
"Oh please." Keizer said, "You all are the offspring of the Ghostbusters. My, my, you look so much like them."
"Yeah, we know." Violet said.
"And you're not afraid of me Violet Ivona Spengler?" Keizer asked.
"Hey, it's like our parents always say "We ain't afraid of no ghost." Ryan said.
"That's right. Your parents have taught you well, Ryan Eugene Stantz." Keizer said.
"You're a demon." Raina said.
"That's right Raina Alexandria Stantz. I am." Keizer said.
"C'mon man." William said, "State your business and go."
"Well William Edward Zeddemore," Keizer said "I came to tell you all that...I have your parents."
"You WHAT?!" Violet shrieked.
"Oh don't worry Violet." Keizer said, "They're right here."
Keizer moved out of the way and the kids gasped. There, tied up against the wall was Janine Melnitz-Spengler, Jenny Moran-Stantz, Dana Barrett-Venkman, and Tiyah Zeddemore. And Oscar Barrett, Maleah and Pedro's half-brother, and Kylie Griffin were there as well. So were the Chicago Ghostbusters. And even Special Agent Melanie Ortiz.
Now the kids understood everything. The reason the Ghostbusters had so many calls was Keizer sending ghosts to tire them out. And then that night, Keizer's minions had abducted their parents from home. But as the kids looked on the wall, they didn't see four people: their fathers.
"Where are our dads." Julian asked in an angry voice.
"Yeah, what did you do to them?" Tiana asked.
Keizer began to smile evilly "Funny you should ask Tiana Elizabeth Zeddemore. They're right there."
The kids then screamed. Because lying on the ground, not moving and lifeless, were the bodies of the four main Ghostbusters.
"WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM?!" Raina shrieked.
Keizer smiled even more "I took their souls." he replied.
"WHAT?!" the kids shrieked even louder.
"Oh don't worry. They're right there." Keizer said.
And there, hung in ethereal chains, were the souls of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore. They were themselves, but bathed in a blue aura.
"Oh you soulless monster!" Daniel yelled. "We're gonna tear you apart limb from limb for hurting our dads!"
"Oh, I wouldn't try if I were you Daniel Evan Spengler. I am a demon after all. I have power." Keizer taunted. But his taunts didn't discourage the angry kids. But they were in shock at what they were seeing: their moms tied up against the wall, their fathers' souls strung up in chains, their fathers' bodies lying on the ground, and no one to save them.
"Goodbye children." Keizer said as he vanished "Maybe I'll see you again."
Then, the screen went black. Everyone was in shock at what just happened. Mrs. Germain went up to the kids and said "Are y'all alright?"
The kids were in such shock that they all passed out, and everything around them went black.
The kids then woke up, but they weren't in the gym anymore. It looked like they were in the nurse's office. Violet sat up seeing her brothers and friends starting to wake up too.
"What happened?" Julian asked.
"Well, you all just...passed out at the same time." Mrs. Germain replied.
"Yes, apparently, you all passed out from shock." the school nurse added.
"Children, I am so sorry you had to see that. I just can't believe that...thing took your parents and took your fathers' souls." Mrs. Germain said.
"Well, that's the dangers of ghostbusting." Raina said.
"Yeah." Ryan agreed, "Our parents have a lot of enemies. And they're not all supernatural beings."
"What was that thing?" Mrs. Germain asked.
"A fully corporeal Class 7 demonic entity." Violet said.
Mrs. Germain had the look of confusion on her face.
"Use Layman's terms Violet." William said.
Violet had a habit of saying long science words and not using Layman's terms. A trait she got from her dad.
"Oh sorry. Simpler words: a demon." Violet corrected.
"Oh, ok." a voice said, "I was wondering what you meant Ms. Spengler."
The kids looked over, and the person that was hated most was standing there: Walter Peck, head of PCOC.
"What do you want Peck?" Maleah snapped.
Peck didn't really like the kids, but he especially didn't like Maleah and Pedro since they were the son and daughter of Peter.
"Mrs. Germain called me saying what had happened Ms. Venkman." Peck said. "So let me get this straight: the Ghostbusters have been abducted?"
"Yes Peck." Raina said, "They've been abducted by a Class 7 demon named Keizer. He even took Oscar, Kylie, and Mel."
"Who's Mel?" Mrs. Germain asked.
"Special Agent Melanie Ortiz." Peck said, "She's the FBI liaison and investigates hauntings across the United States."
"Keizer even abducted the Chicago Ghostbusters." Ryan said.
"Hmm, that would explain why I got a call from the mayor of Chicago." Peck said, "But why did the demon kidnap the Chicago Ghostbusters?"
"I think he's trying make sure no help will come for our parents." Ryan explained, "By abducting all the present Ghostbusters, including Mel, he's making sure no one comes for them."
"Ok, but why didn't he kidnap all of you Mr. Stantz?" Peck asked.
"He probably thinks we're no threat to him because we're kids." Tiana said, "And he probably thinks we don't know how to use the equipment."
"That makes sense Ms. Zeddemore." said Peck.
"Yes, but even worse, Keizer has our dads' souls." Pedro said.
"What?" Peck said, "What do you mean Mr. Venkman?"
"I mean that Keizer took our dads' souls out of their bodies, now has them strung up in chains, and who knows what he's gonna do to them." Pedro replied.
"Oh God." Peck said, "What about your moms?"
"They're just tied up, but I have a feeling Keizer made our moms watch him take our dads' souls because they looked shook up." Daniel said.
"Ah, ok." Mrs. Germain said, "But someone has to go and save the Ghostbusters. Who knows what will happen if no one saves them."
"That's the problem Mrs. Germain." Peck said, "There's no one else in the United States who knows how to use the equipment or knows how it works."
"That's not true Peck." Violet said, "We do."
"Well yes Ms. Spengler." Peck said.
"But still someone has to do something." Mrs. Germain said.
"There's only one option." Violet said as she looked at the others. They knew what she was thinking, and they were agreeing.
"We have to go save our parents ourselves." Violet said.
To be continued...