Okay... Let's get the whole "I don't own any of the DQMW characters thing" out of the way, lol.

Have no idea, honestly, how this story is going to play out. The idea came to me and I was able to get the first 2 chapters done. Please R&R! Also, totally open to suggestions/tips! My first multi-chapter story :-)

Founders Day

Chapter 1: Preparing Yourself for...?

I have no idea why it's so important that I come today. Yes, my family still owns some property here. Yes, my family was part of the early days of Colorado Springs. I don't, however, know much more than that. My father died when I was young and my mother moved the two of us back east. She got remarried and yadda, yadda, yadda…

This is supposed to be a big deal this year. Even more so than most. Over 120 years ago the citizens of Colorado Springs buried a time capsule. This is going to be the year it is dug up.

I can't remember the last time I was here. I talked to Grandpa and Grandma all the time, but that doesn't mean Mom would let me come out for a visit. They came to me. There was nothing stopping me this year. Grandma died a few years ago and I wasn't allowed to come; but Grandpa died a few weeks ago and I needed to come out as soon as I was allowed. If nothing else… I need to say goodbye. This place- Colorado Springs- holds our family's history. Whenever I'd ask more about it, Grandpa would respond, "You'll find out, I promise, when the time is right."

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I have a few hours before the Founders Day celebration and rising begins so I head to take care of a few things. I was told I needed to meet with a layer friend of my grandparents'.

The front room had a very familiar feel to it and waiting was comfortable. It was like waiting in an old friend's home. I knew Grandma and Grandpa would want and have someone down to Earth, but this is insane, I smile. My thoughts are interrupted when the office door opens. "Miss? Will you please come in?"

I follow. As soon as we enter I blurt out, "I don't know why I'm here. Are you sure it isn't either of my uncles you need to be talking to?" I watched as the lawyer proceeded to get comfortable behind his desk. He put his hand behind his head, leaned back, and laughed. "Did I say something funny?"

"You're grandfather said you'd say that. All of it. I assure that you're the one I'm to talk to."

"He knew?" Grandpa always had good idea of what was going on inside my head. There were times when it could be very nerve racking.

"He did. Okay, let's get started. You have a Founders Day to be at. Here," he said and handed me a manila envelope.

"What's this?"

He sat up and leaned on his elbows over his desk. "Inside the envelope are a few things. First, a letter from your Grandfather and a heirloom. There's some information on the caretaker of your family's property. Finally," he continued, "is a signed document that gives you first access to a piece of the capsule's contents. The item is unknown to me, but I was told that you'll know it when you see it."

"How would I-"

"I have no idea, but from past experience," he chuckled, "your grandfather is usually correct." I just sat there and shook my head. "Now, I have some other things I need to attend to. I hope you have a very enjoyable and enlightening Founders Day."

"Thank you."

"No, Miss Jennings, thank you."