A/N: Me and my weird stories. This is a new multi-chapt. story! This is mostly to have fun with; we'll see how weird it can get. Basically, Riley Matthews finds herself in a whole lotta trouble when she picks up an ancient artifact, which is believed to be the gateway to another world. I hope you'll enjoy this story! This is just the prologue, the other chapters will be much longer.

Little note: The characters are all on their first year of high school. :)

Full summary: After touching an ancient artifact in a museum, Riley finds herself in an alternative universe. Maya and Lucas are dating, her little brother is actually her older brother, her uncle Shawn is married to Angela, her parents are divorced but worst of all: none of her friends remember who she is. Can she make it home in time before it's too late?

"Alright, kids. I'll be near the ancient artifact exhibit at two. You have two hours to explore the museum and pick any piece of art you would like to do your project on. Stay in groups of four or more and try not to get lost too much." Mrs. Kossal said, an amused smile on her face. The look of surprise on her students' faces must have been great for her to look so amused. Who would have thought that she would let them run around a museum?

Riley turned to her four friends. They were already waiting to go to the painting exhibit on the other side of the museum. Maya was tugging at Farkle's shirt, trying to get them to move. "C'mon! You guys are so slow. I'll go on my own if you don't hurry up." The blonde said, a frown tugging at her lips. Riley made her way over to the blonde and hooked her arm around her best friend's, letting her pull her along to the painting exhibit.

After an hour of hearing Lucas and Maya bicker over the meaning of the paintings, the three friends following the frenemies decided to run off when they weren't looking. They're bickering had been non-stop ever since the Texas trip (that actually turned out to be quite fun, except for the bickering and all of the awkwardness following their infamous trip).

After a few minutes of wandering around the museum, Farkle suggested that they check out the ancient artifact exhibit. The three found themselves standing in front of the beautiful golden artifact. It was truly a wonderful thing.

"Legend has it that this artifact could be the gateway to another world," Zay started, reading the text appearing on the screen next to the artifact. "Many have experienced its powers. It is said that this artifact could be the Gateway to Infinity." Zay finished. He looked up at the golden artifact. "That's a load of crap, you stupid artifact."

"Don't insult it!" Riley exclaimed.

"Riley, you do know that there is nothing such as alternate realities, right?" Zay asked. The brunette didn't answer, upset with the fact that her friend would shut down the idea without even testing out the theory.

"There's only one way to find out." Riley said, reaching for the artifact through the opening at the top. It was fairly small, but if she wiggled her fingers enough, she could touch it. But Farkle grabbed her hand.

"If there is such a thing as alternate realities, maybe we should leave this alone. Have you never seen a movie, Riley? Anyone who travels to an alternate reality wishes they never did."

"Fine. I won't touch it." The brunette said reluctantly. She pulled her hand away from Farkle's, a pout on her lips.

"Don't give me that look." Farkle said. Riley knew very well that her pout always got her what she wanted around Farkle, but lately, it seemed that he was finding tricks to ignore her. "Let's go find Lucas and Maya. Hopefully, one of them isn't lying in a puddle of their own blood." The brunet continued with an eye-roll.

The two boys started walking, never noticing that Riley wasn't following. As soon as they were out of sight, Riley reached inside the glass case.

Her fingers caught the artifact and lifted it slightly from its stand.

An alarm blared through the speakers.

Guards came rushing through the doors, guns pointed at her.

Riley had the artifact in hand.

She turned around, arms lifted above her head, artifact still in hand.

"Drop it!" One of the guards yelled, but everything sounded like it came from far away. Her vision had blurred. She felt like the world was spinning all around her.

She saw a strange blue light flash before her eyes.

"Riley!" She heard a distant voice shout. But it was too late.

Everything went black.