Chapter 1: Nightmare
(Year 2005- Past)
"Randall, you have finally lost your marbles!" Sam Fitzgerald exclaimed. It was a stormy night in Ontario, Canada, and at the Edwards' Household, things were getting a little weird between Sam and his best friend, Randall Edwards. "This whole idea is impossible!"
"Sam, the only way to attain the impossible is to think it actually is possible," Randall calmly replied.
"Randall, this kind of philosophy can really ruin you," Sam worriedly said back.
"And ya know, I'm willing to take that chance," Randall responded. "Imagine: us trading with all Eastern Hemisphere countries- Bangkok, Japan…" His voice trailed off as he saw his daughter, Clare, come out of her bedroom, and give him a sad stare.
"The nightmare again?" He asked, and she nodded. He got up, walking over to her. "I'll be right back," he told Sam reluctantly.
[In Clare's Bedroom…]
"I'm falling down a deep hole. Then I see…strange creatures," Clare told her father.
"What kind of creatures?" Randall asked.
"There's a Dodo Bird, a White Rabbit in a tuxedo, a smiling cat…" She explained.
"I didn't know cats could smile," Randall said, chuckling.
"I didn't either," Clare said back. "Then there's a…blue caterpillar…"
"A blue caterpillar…" Randall trailed off, thinking.
"Do you think I've lost my mind?" Clare worriedly asked. Randall put his hand to her forehead.
"I'm afraid so. You're mad, foolish, and crackers. But let me tell you a secret: all the best people are." Clare giggled.
"It's only a dream, Clare. Nothing can hurt you. But if you ever feel too scared, you can wake yourself up easy. Just like this." Randall pinched his daughter's arm, gently.
"Owie," she said, and pinched him back, looking at him. He brought a hand to her cheek and kissed her nose.
(A/N: Okay, I know it was a short starting chapter, but you gotta admit— it was pretty good! :D read and review!)