Wow...I exist?

I know, I know. I haven't updated anything since what-"Simply Misguided" which is a one-shot I wrote months ago. I've been thinking a lot about "Disney Disaster" and "When All Else Fails". I've had a new multi-chap in mind for an extremely long time, which would be this, as well as a COLLAB [insert extremely happy face here] that I'm doing with Mandy, which should be out until around June-ish hopefully.

So I've come to the conclusion...And I really hate to say this, that I'm going to have to abandon those two multi-chaps. At least for now. So I can focus on this multi-chap and my collab multi-chap. And possibly a one-shot series I've been thinking of. Just coming back from Disney World has led to an explosion of ideas and I'm just itching to write.

But anyways, this is it! I'm really excited for this multi-chap and I'm really excited to see where it goes. I've had this idea for so long after all. Not sure how long it's going to be yet. I'm just going to play around with it until I'm happy.

Just a little background information before this story begins: this story occurs when they're around 15-16. This is before the cruise line so no 2.0. They don't get off that easily. And this story is probably going to wage from T-T+. Lots of violence and fighting and hopefully romance. Normal couple pairings and all. And I think that's about it!

So yeah, enough of my chitter chatter. Off to the story. This chapter will be short, kind of just an introduction; a sneak peak if you'll have it at that. It'll dive into the real plot next chapter, so I'm sorry if this is a bit confusing.

Enjoy!

The moon cast an eerie glow against the intricately designed pavement; created to look almost as if it was transported from the Jurassic period itself. Silence cast itself among the normally bustling environment, where the echoes of terrified screams usually cast off in the distance, directed from the menacing mountain known as Mount Everest, and various animals interacted in their closed off exhibits.

"Are you nervous?" a soft voice announced, putting an end to the almost peaceful silence. Something the group of seven was not so used to. Six pairs of shoes skidded to an abrupt stop, each body shifting slightly to face the petite girl with bountiful brown locks and innocent eyes. Eyes wandered curiously amongst the group, each searching for some sort of response.

"Honestly? Well, yeah. Who wouldn't be?" a timid response came from the leader of the group, who currently had his arm hugged around his girlfriend's waist protectively, as if he was afraid someone would swoop by any second and snatch her from his grasps.

"I think the correct thing to say here would be that of course, we are all fearful...But for the sake of our mission, we must put that aside," the professor of the group spoke, a sarcastic snicker erupting from the obnoxious one, whose newly cut dreadlocks were bouncing up against his neck from the wind.

"Maybeck!" a harsh yelp erupted from the throat of a slender blonde girl, with her arms crossed tightly across her chest, a pout scrunched up on her face.

The five Keepers, as well as their two special friends, although dysfunctional at times, managed to become such a strong bonded team that it just worked out. That was simply how it was. They bickered and argued, just like all teams do eventually, but their capability to work together and solve problems by taking advantage of each person's abilities was what made them so successful. Well, obviously not too successful, as the Overtakers were still a threat. But this mission...This one mission that they were assigned by Wayne could change everything. The future of the Overtakers; the possible end to the threat of the villains who desired so badly to impose their evil amongst the world.

A distinctive cough from the leader of the group sent each body rigid, as every Keeper's attention turned to Finn Whitman.

"We were all there when Wayne informed us of our mission. We get into 'Dinosaur', we find that key to Walt's safe and we get out. There is no room for error...No mistakes. Each and every one of you knows the dangers of this ride, and when we accepted this task, we were all forced to acknowledge the possible outcomes of entering this ride at night. There are creatures in there who wouldn't give it a second thought before snatching you up and grinding your bones to a powder. So it's as simple as this: we must work together and stick together if we want to make it out with our objective item. You all know that no one goes out there by themselves. If we have to split up, we do it in clusters. Especially with a mission like this," Finn explained, keeping his tone firm and strong. He knew that if he was to convince his friends to remain strong and brave, that he would have to appear so himself.

Towering behind the seven teenagers stood a model of a daunting Iguanodon, the dinosaur that happened to be the main focus of the attraction itself. However, this wasn't the item the Keepers were going in to collect. Instead, it was simply a key. According to Wayne, who had briefed the Keepers in his apartment earlier in the afternoon, the key was hidden somewhere inside of 'Dinosaur' by one of Walt's most prestige Imagineers, who feared that if the key fell into the wrong hands, terrible things would occur. This key supposedly corresponds to a safe in Walt's apartment in the Magic Kingdom, which if the stories are true, holds one of Walt's most valuable journals. A journal that could possibly hold the answer to defeating the Overtakers. And of course, if in the hands of the Overtakers, could lead to the destruction of the Keepers themselves and all things magical.

One by one, each teenager began to nod in acknowledgment, not one daring to test or defy Finn's rules, not even Jess or Maybeck. Finn craned his neck to his right, locking eyes with Amanda, who managed to crack a weak, reassuring smile before gesturing off towards the entrance of the attraction. It was now or never, and there was only one of those options that Finn would accept.

Ta-da! There it is. I know, it's not one of my greatest...It actually is kind of terrible, but I needed a way to introduce the plot. Once again, I apologize for how short it is.

But please review! I'll hopefully have the next chapter up soon. I'm hoping by the end of the week if my schedule permits.