Writer's Note: On September 13th I said that I would be postponing chapters for Young & Beautiful. I also said that I would be taking a break. I dealt with a lot and i'm glad the whole issue is gradually dying down. In that time I really learned what I wanted to do. And what I wanted to do did not make me double think anything. I think that growing up and realizing what you need to do was more important than writing stories at the time. I'm really glad i'm doing this again.
Background Information:
The planning phases began on July 20th and ended on the 29th of that month. With the plot finished I constantly checked back on it and tweaked some things.
Things to keep in mind:
Lucas is older than the group by a year. He is nineteen while everyone else is eighteen. Story WILL NOT have a sequel. Dark of Dawn follows a horror, drama, survival video game called Until Dawn. Anything familiar is not mine. When I interpret a movie into a story I ALWAYS change the plot because I like being creative. Trust me, if you watch the game play then read the story you will see that most of it will be different.
Story takes place in a ski lodge Farkle's family owns in Western Canada on a mountain called Mist Lake Fall Mountain. Name of the lodge is Elmwood Pines.
I'll shut up now and let you read...
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"Today marks the one year anniversary of the dreadful tragedy that took place in Elmwood Pines. Sheriff Anika who was in charge of the investigation, claims that there is an unknown suspect with an interesting history with the Minkus family. Further reports have been drawn as the ongoing investigation leads to new possible outcomes, including a need for answers on Stuart Minkus' disappearance."
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"Oh, c'mon Lucas. Not even," Maya protested.
Lucas chuckled, "I shoot better than you think, babe."
"Fine," she gave in. "Go on."
Lucas aimed the gun at the bag dangling from a tree. In a matter of seconds the gun fired and the bullet hit the exact same spot he targeted.
"Woah," Maya applauded. "Not bad Texan."
"That's right."
"But," the blonde began. "Ima go ahead and say this was a big case of beginner's luck."
"I don't think so." He aimed at a glass bottle and fired. As expected the bullet made contact and broke the bottle.
"In the years you've been on this," he pointed to the center of his waist, "You still think i'm less of an man than Farkle was when he failed his Chem test."
"Hey, be nice."
He leaned the shotgun by a wooden fence and looked around. The white snow and cold air brought back many memories of when he was younger. "The last time I was here, I helped Farkle and his dad make this," the Texan gestured to the shooting range to his left.
"He was a good man, wasn't he?"
"He was good to all of you, but me."
Maya followed Lucas to a nearby bench and sat next to him. "What do you mean?"
"Stuart never liked me. He thought I was a bad influence for Farkle and wanted me to stop hanging out with him."
"When did this happen?"
"Doesn't matter, that was years ago. I just feel guilty because after he disappeared...I didn't feel anything."
The blonde pulled him in for a kiss. "When my grandma died; I didn't cry."
"That makes sense. You're Maya."
The blonde laughed, "C'mon. Our ride is here."
The two walked hand in hand to the station. "You know it's weird coming back here after a whole year. A lot has changed since then."
"Tell me about it. The moment we walked up here everything just came flooding back."
"Hey, what's this?" Lucas stopped in front of a wanted sign. "Ben Walkers. Male. Last seen, March 17, 1988. Last known address, Elmwood Pines."
"Oh my God," Maya gasped. "What if he's still here?"
"No I don't think so. Barely anyone is here at this time."
"Damnit," the blonde cursed. "The doors locked."
"What?"
"What the hell?" she whined as she pulled on the handle. "How else do we get inside?"
"Gee, Maya. If only there was 'n invention that could allow you to open a locked door."
"You have the key, don't you?"
"Farkle gave it to me this morning." Once they entered the station Maya sauntered towards the railing and overlooked the sky. "He handled the disappearance a whole lot better than I imagined," Maya referred to Farkle.
"We should keep an eye on him. By this point he could remember something and just...break."
"And that's how the Farkle Protection Committee was born," Maya laughed. "I'm glad you convinced me into coming, Lucas."
"Anytime, babe."
"Finally," the two entered the station and sat down. "I feel like a kid in a ride."
"I should keep my distance," he joked.
Maya pulled him back down and leaned on his shoulder. "I was a little surprised when I heard Riley wanted to come. I mean after the whole triangle nonsense she really distanced herself from us."
He nodded, dejectedly, "Have you two talked?"
"Not in a long time, no. She found a new crowd with the cheerleaders. I have you. And if i'm right, she might be seeing Nathan."
"Mendes?" he questioned.
"I know. She finally settled for someone better looking than you."
"Ha, ha, ha. Very funny," he said, sarcastically.
Zay sat on a bench located at the upper cable car station and he re-read the letter in his hands for the billionth time. His mind still couldn't wrap around the fact that such words can change his life forever.
Once he heard the wrenching noises from the cable car coming to a rest, he stood up and sauntered towards it.
"Maya, I could barely keep up with you in bed," Lucas began not noticing Zay. "What makes you think i'll -?"
"Oh, no," he gagged. "Please. The last thing I need to hear right now is about your sex life."
Maya wrapped her hands around Lucas's waist, "Sure about that? I mean it's kinda hot -"
"The last thing I need right now is sex," he stated.
Lucas noticed the dangling letter in his friend's hand and decided to not say anything. "You coming or are you going to stay here and ponder?"
"I don't want to be the third wheel so I guess i'll ponder."
The Texan rolled his eyes and led Maya up the snowy trail.
Riley and Farkle walked along the trail leading them to his father's ski lodge. The brunette complained about her feet aching and the cold. Farkle had previously reassured her for the millionth time that they were close, but every other minute she would find a way to complain about something.
"Just five more minutes," Farkle told Riley. "Then you won't have to complain."
She laughed, "You'll hear plenty of that." The two continued to walk in silence for about two minutes before Riley brought up their next subject. "Are you sure it was a good idea to come?"
"What do you mean?"
"We came back to the place your father was last seen. After he disappeared we all sort of lost connection."
"Riley the reason we're here is because I want to have a good time. I don't want this place to remind me of my father's death. I want this place to remind me of the time my friends and I had a good time."
Riley took note when Farkle mentioned his father was dead. He used to cling on to fate just as much as she would. But that's changed.
"I'm really sorry about your break up with Smackle. I was a little sad when I found that out from Missy instead of you."
"Doesn't matter. We're back together again."
"Really?"
"We both realized that arguing about science was a dumb mistake and decided to get back together," he rested the luggage and took a deep breath. "For God's sake, what on Earth are you carrying?"
The brunette pulled him in for a hug just then. She nestled into the crook of his neck and took in his scent, "What's this for?" he asked.
"For everthing in anything. You were always there."
"What the hell?" Zay grumbled once a snowball made contact with the wall to his left. He turned to the direction it came and saw the brunette with another snowball in his hand.
Smackle always liked teasing her best friend Zay. Once she saw the snow and realized he hadn't seen her, she had to act fast. With the one snowball in her hand she threw at Zay and got him in the chest.
"Great," he muttered.
"Ha ha!"
"You're gonna pay, you know that," he playfully threatened as he bent down and grabbed a handful of snow. In that time Smackle ran to the nearby wooden table and hid behind it. "Where are you hiding, you little chick-a-dee?"
Once the Texan got near to the place she was at, she instantly stood up and threw another snowball, hitting him in the face.
"Bulls eye," Smackle exhilarated.
They exchanged friendly insults while momentarily battling like little children in the snow. "You're going down!"
While Smackle tried to run to the nearest tree, Zay stopped her in between sending them both down to the ground. "Gotcha."
She couldn't contain her laugh for much longer, Zay remained on top of her while staring deep into her brown eyes. "You're done."
"The fun lasted for long, but you have to admit I was a worthy opponent."
"Yes, you were. But now we should get going."
"You're right, but it's no nice up here."
"I know," he pulled her up from the ground. "I could stare at the stars all night long."
"So can I, but there's a chance we might freeze to death in that time."
He laughed before they sauntered towards the cable car station.
"I can already tell this night will be a long one…"
Writer's Note: Right now while i'm writing this, the date is 9/24/16 and you should be reading this on October 22. The series has a total of ten chapters and each will be posted day after day. Ending on Halloween night which unfortunately is on a Monday…smh. I am incredibly excited to read your reviews because it only gets better from here, trust me. What do you think so far?
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