Chapter 1: Hoopla!

I woke up to the droll voice of the DJ on my alarm clock. I slapped the snooze button and got out of bed.

Oh Boggy, I still felt like sleeping! I looked around my room and sighed. There were bras and other happy stuff scattered all on my dorm room floor. College hadn't started yet, and my room was still a complete mess. Was I always such a messy person?

I walked cautiously across my floor, not wanting to fall and end up with some bras and panties on my head. (Sheesh.. What a great mental picture to think about...)

I found my favorite green summer dress and put it on. I looked in the mirror and sighed. "Did this dress always make my boobs look so huge?" I asked my reflection.

I made a face and adjusted Gaara's necklace. It's been apart of my wardrobe since he'd given it to me. "You're so stupid, Esther. You'll probably never see him again."

I walked over to my tiny kitchen and ate breakfast. The door opened while I was eating and Jeni barged in the room, a large box in her arms.

"Do you know what knocking is, Jeni?" I teased as I put my dishes away.

She laughed and put the package down on my table. "Sorry, I'll try to remember to do that next time. Anyway, a package came for you, so I'd thought I'd drop it off."

I turned around. "Cool! Thanks a bunch!" She shrugged and waved goodbye. "Well, I must be going. See you around, Esther." She walked out the door before I could say another word. Oh boggy..

I went up to the package and saw an envelope attached. I opened it, and a small note fell out. It read: Esther, you're 20 now. I can't believe it. You should pack up this time. I'm sure that you'll the right choices, now that you're an adult. -Uncle Danny

I gasped. Was this another painting that could bring me back?! I screamed happily and grabbed my duffle bag.

I dumped all of my stuff out of it and ran to my closet. I pushed my summer dresses into the bag, with a few pairs of ballet slippers. I kept the forest green ones out and slipped them on. Comfort is a key in fashion!

I slung the bag around my shoulder and stared at the package. Oh boggy jones and tammy dodger!! I hope it was!

I ripped off the wrapping paper and opened the large white box that was inside. In that box was tons of tissue paper and those little foam peanut thingies. I threw them off quickly, to find what was inside of the mysterious package.

Inside of the box, stood a beautiful painting. It was a painting of the sun hitting a beautiful desert, making it shine. I smiled and realized that this was the desert that was outside of the Sand village. (I love my uncle! Hoopla!)

I peered at the painting, until I felt the color surround me. I squealed happily and felt like I was floating like a cloud in the air. I wasn't scared, just anxious to get back.

I closed my eyes, and found that I was falling. Falling to the place that I missed the most. Hoopla!

AN: The sequel!! I'm so excited! Please review!