Hey people reading this. So this is my first fanfic ever so bear that in mind while reading. I hope you guys enjoy this story. It actually came to me in a dream and finally I decided to write it down. So please enjoy, review and tell your friends (or enemies, I don't judge)

btw: They are all in ninth grade and my english might not be the best since I'm danish; but I try.'

Okay, now you may read

"I'm exited! Aren't you exited, Maya? I'm so exited!", Riley was bubbling with excitement over the school trip. They were going on a survival trip with the class for 24 hours in the woods and she was in a group with her three best friends. The trip couldn't be any better. This was Riley's chance to show her parents that she could survive without them (well at least for 24 hours).

"Yes I'm exited. Now calm down before you use all your energy. This is not just gonna be a walk in the park Riley.", Maya answered in her usual calm voice. Maya was also looking forward to the trip but she knew that it would be difficult; especially because she had to make sure Riley didn't get hurt or tried to make friends with a bear.

It was early summer so they were lucky with the weather. They had to leave the city and all their belongings; except for some extra clothes. The teachers would give them two bags per group with some food, a lighter, blankets and emergency phones.

"Okay class, we are here. When you get outside of the bus please find your groups and wait.", said one of the teachers.

"Yyyyyyyaaaaaayyyy!", Riley said in her enthusiastic voice. Yes, this was truly going to be the greatest trip ever.

Riley and Maya walked out of the bus and went over to Farkle and Lucas. Yes, just a group of best friends going on a trip together, Riley thought happily to herself.

A teacher walked over to the group and handed them two big bags with the equipment for the trip in. "Now you are only gonna have two bags so before you go, make sure that you have put your clothes in the bags.", the teacher said and handed a bag to Lucas and the other one to Maya. "Hey how come Lucas and Maya get the bags. I'm strong enough to carry a bag.", Farkle told the teacher, who just gave a quick glance at Farkle before moving on to the next group.

"So what do we do now?", Farkle asked the group.

"We wait until the teachers tells us where to go.", Lucas answered back. Lucas was also really exited for this trip. He always went camping with his friends in Texas and he was more than happy to finally be able to share this with his new friends.

After some time all groups were settled and ready to go. The teachers showed each groups which way to go and gave them all a map to follow.

"So how far do we have to walk before making camp for tonight?", Maya asked everyone.

"Maya, we have only walked for around 3 hours. We need to walk for at least one more hour.", Lucas answered with a grin. He knew that his city friends weren't used to this but for him there was nothing better than walking for hours outside until finding the perfect spot for camping and of course the camp fire. Sometimes he really missed Texas.

"Mayaaa! I have s spider in my hair. Help me!", Lucas heard Riley scream. He laughed at his friends. He did really miss Texas but he was really happy to have found these city friends.

The group walked for an hour until they reached a small cliff with a river beneath it.

"Okay guys, I think we should take a little rest before continuing.", Lucas said to his friends.

Riley was dancing around and making flower crowns for everyone while Farkle sat down besides his best friend Lucas.

Maya dropped her bag and went over to the cliff and looked down. A trace of fear was shown on her face while she looked down at the river. "Do we have to cross here?", Maya asked, while looking at the three ropes which would function as a bridge.

"What's wrong Maya? Where else should we cross?", Farkle said to Maya. Maya looked away and didn't know what to answer, so she just looked down. Riley came to her side and looked at her confused.

"What's wrong Maya?", Riley asked sweetly to her best friend.

"Nothing. I just don't think that it's safe. That's all.", Maya quickly replied.

"C'mon Shortstacks, you're not afraid to cross a tiny river are you?", Lucas said jokingly.

"I'm not afraid Sundance! As I said, I just don't think that those ropes over there makes a stable bridge.", Maya snapped back.

"Nothing will go wrong. We will cross the river safely, all of us.", Farkle said with a smile.

This was the first time Farkle had ever been on a trip to the woods and he had been looking forward to it for weeks. It all seemed so easy; just a hike with his best friends. Yes, Farkle didnøt think anything could go wrong cause they had each other and he would never allow anyone or anything to hurt his friends. This was something Farkle had shown on multiple occasions. As they all got older more guys kept asking Riley and/or Maya out and when it was someone that they weren't interested in, Farkle would stand up for them. He was their Canada, always there when they needed him even though they didn't always notice.

Riley walked over to Lucas and Farkle and gave them a flower crown she had made while walking. Riley looked over at the river and the ropes. Maybe Maya was right about the ropes not being safe enough. Yes, Riley did want to show her parents that she had become more independent but she also wanted to come home safe. If she came back hurt she knew for sure that they would never allow her to leave the city again.

"Are you guys sure that they are safe enough? I don't want anyone to get hurt. Maybe Maya is right, we could find somewhere else to cross.", Riley said to Lucas and Farkle. Even though she was sure that if something were to go wrong, they would help each other, she couldn't help but be worried. Maya did look a bit scared before and that was not something that happened often.

"No it would take forever. This is the fastest way to cross and they wouldn't be here if they weren't safe enough.", Lucas answered.

"Lucas is right Riley. I think we should get moving. We also need to find a camping place soon, so let's just cross now.", Farkle said while getting up.

"Fine...", Maya said and picked up the bag.

It wasn't because she was scared of the ropes not being safe enough. Maya was scared of falling down. Not because the cliff was that high but because if she fell, she would end up in the water. Maya had never learned to swim so water had always been a fear of hers. But she put up her 'I'm not scared of anything' face and walked towards the ropes with the rest of the gang.

"Okay, I'll go first, just to make sure that the ropes are stable.", Lucas said while starting to cross the river.

It didn't take long for the rest to follow and soon they were all over the river. Maya kept walking with a straight face, not looking down. She knew if she looked down then she wouldn't be able to keep going. So she kept looking at Riley's head, making sure that Riley was doing okay. She promised Cory and Topnaga that she would look after Riley. Not because Riley couldn't take care of herself but she was... well she was Riley, and Maya would make sure that nothing bad would happen to Riley while they were on this trip.

Suddenly Maya felt her foot slip and panic started to overwhelm her and she lost her balance. Screaming for help, Maya was hanging in the ropes trying her best not to let go while her friends rushed as fast as they could to help her before she would fall.

Suddenly one of her hands lost its grip and she now found herself holding on to her life with only one hand. Yes, nothing could go wrong on this trip...

So there we have it, chapter one. I know it isn't that long but this is only the start and it sure ended with a cliffhanger *badum tss*

Okay I have a terrible sense of humor but please review and tell me if you like it so far.