A/N: Hey, Scotswoman here with another collab fic, this time with my bestest friend ever. Just so you know, this was written as if it was really happening. Basically, that means this is how we act in real life. Don't believe me? Ask her yourself. The deal with this is that we alternate every three chapters. I write three, she writes three. Get it? When it's her turn, updates will be slow. Deal with it. So we hope you enjoy it!

Prologue: In Which Riza Does Something Stupid

"CRUD!"

"What is it now?" a brown-haired girl straightened up from where she was attempting to single-handedly pitch a tent, "You know, you could help me set up camp instead of playing video games."

"I just died again! Stupid Hades!" the black haired girl shouted shutting of the DS and switching the Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Game Pak for a different one, "And why would I?" She replied to the brunette's suggestion. She rolled her eyes.

"Let me rephrase that: ELIZABETH LILLIAN McKIRDY! SHUT THE BLOODY GAME OFF, GET OFF YOUR ARSE AND HELP ME PUT UP THIS TENT!!!" she smiled sweetly, "Got it?"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Riza threw her game on top of her pack and walked over. Within five minutes, they had the tent up, sleeping bags rolled out, and a fire blazing. As the sun began to sink below the horizon, Riza had a fantastic idea.

"Hey Maggie, let's draw a giant transmutation circle on that rock over there!" she said, pointing to one of the large, flat boulders at the cliff's edge. They were camping on Ragged Mountain, with an absolutely beautiful view of the turning trees and the lake at the base.

"You and your anime…" she sighed, sweat dropping.

"Oh, come on, it'll be fun!"

"If I must…"

"Yay!" Sprinting over to her trusty leather backpack, pulling out a handful of magic markers, and tossing two to her best mate, the short, ruby-eyed girl began to trace the outer circle. Rolling her eyes, Maggie joined in.
"Perfect!" Riza's eyes sparkled as she gazed at the completed array, "Let's activate it!"

"What are you talking about, idiot?" the other girl deadpanned, yawning.

"Oh come on. It's not like anything's actually gonna happen. It's just for fun. Just put your hands on the circle."

Sighing, she complied.

"Okay…shat was the point in that-" she choked on her own words as the transmutation circle lit up an ominous purple.

"Awesome!" Riza was grinning like an idiot, positively thrilled with herself.

"Awesome?! What the hell did you do!?" Maggie shrieked in a deadly combination of rage and absolute terror.

"I dunno mate, but it's bloody brilliant!"

The roaring wind ceased.

"Rip off!" she shouted, pouting, "It was supposed to transport us to another dimension or show us the Gate, or at least rip a couple limbs off!" she kicked angrily at one of the lines. A portal ripped open suddenly, sucking the both of them, along with their belongings, in. All was silent.

Feedback is appreciated, especially since Maggie has no confidence in her writing, which is amazing.