Chapter 1

Well, I wasn't sure about doing this fic if you want the truth. I mean I loved the show, I just wasn't sure if I could do an interesting enough story for these characters. I have a couple more ideas for them and if this story gets good results, I may post them.

Jonny Quest grinned as he passed his best friend, Jessie Bannon on his hover board. The two were once again in Quest World having a rematch. Hadji had hesitated at first, but after some valid arguments, agreed to monitor their race. Seeing how Jessie had made Dr. Zurd as helpless in Quest World as he was in reality, they felt pretty safe entering the virtual world again.

The young man's grin quickly faded, however, as something unusual happened. An enemy he'd never seen before materialized. As Jonny stared at it, the bright blue mass took on the shape of a leviathan. The creature let out a roaring sound before it flew past Jonny, towards Jessie. The boy turned back as swiftly as he could.

Jessie started as she saw what was coming quickly her way. "Hadji, what is that?"

"I do not know, my friend. It should not even be there. I have informed Dr. Quest and Race, they're on their way. You two be careful until I figure it out."

As Jessie was about to respond, she heard Jonny cry out, "Jess, watch out!"

The girl was shoved out of the way as the creature wrapped it's serpentine body around her companion. As Jonny struggled and squirmed, trying to get free, the leviathan glowed a bright blue and delivered an electric shock to the boy. He let out a scream of anguish as his body went rigid.

Jessie was frozen for a moment by the horrific sight. The monster opened it's mouth and sank sharp fangs through the cyber armor and into Jonny's shoulder. The youth screamed even louder than before as he fell to the ground and his body began to spasm.

Shaking off her shock, Jessie summoned a grappling hook and a broad sword. Careful not to hit Jonny, she beheaded the creature. Dropping the sword, she knelt beside him and touched his forehead gently. It was damp from sweat and his features were still pained. She also noted that his body continued to jerk as if the leviathan were still shocking him.

"Jonny? Jonny, please, say something. What's happening?" Jessie frantically shook him.

As the boy groaned in response, the last voice she expected to hear sounded. "My dear, you interrupted my surprise. Although, I was hoping it'd get you. I suppose young Mister Quest will do since he volunteered."

"Zurd! What'd you do to him?!" Jessie demanded as she retrieved her sword and stood quickly to face their psychotic enemy.

"Well, the leviathan was supposed to kill him. Since you interrupted, I'm not quite sure what will happen. I guess the others I planted in here will have their shot at the two of you."

Jessie gasped as Zurd disappeared, leaving behind about twenty more leviathans. "Hadji, get us out of here, quickly!"

Just as the monsters were about to swarm them, they were pulled out. Jessie's eyes shot open and she jumped to her feet. "Jonny!"

Race put a soothing hand on her shoulder. "Easy there, Ponchita. You're safe now."

Looking over at the other chair, Jessie saw that Dr. Quest and Hadji were already trying to wake him. "Jonny, come on, son. Wake up."

The girl bit her lip as guilt and remorse consumed her. It's all my fault.

When they had no luck waking him, Dr. Quest checked Jonny's vitals and brain waves. "Everything seems normal. Let's get him to bed and keep an eye on him."

Hours later, Jessie peeked into Jonny's room. Hadji looked up at her as she entered. "Any change yet, Hadji?"

"None, yet. Jessie, are you all right?"

The girl couldn't answer that over the lump in her throat. Her chest felt tight as she watched her best friend lay completely unresponsive. Instead of staying and letting Hadji see her cry, Jessie turned and left to retreat back into the safety of her room.

Hadji looked back at his brother and sighed. Please, wake up, Jonny. I am not sure how Jessie will react if you don't soon, my friend.

As if he'd heard the thought, Jonny let out a groan. Hadji looked up hopefully before calling out, Jessie, I think he is waking up."

The red haired girl raced in before he'd even finished talking. "Jonny?"

Hadji nodded. "Stay with him, please. I will go get his father."

As Hadji reached the door, Race and Dr. Quest burst through the door. Dr. Quest looked at the surprise on Hadji's face and explained. "I was watching the monitors."

Jessie stepped back to let Jonny's father approach the bed. The boy blinked his eyes open and sat up slowly. As Hadji and Dr. Quest hugged him an odd expression appeared on Jonny's face.

Race seemed to have noticed too. "you okay, kiddo?"

Dr. Quest and Hadji released him and looked back at Race. "Is something wrong, Race?"

Jessie's father hedged. "I'm not sure, Benton, just something about him is off."

"Jonny?" Hadji looked back at his brother inquisitively.

The blond youth looked at him and, after what seemed like ages, spoke. "I'm sorry. Do I know you?"

That's all for Chapter 1. Please let me know what you all think. Any suggestions or reviews are appreciated.