Got caught up in the world of fanfiction yet again;) I miss this series!

My fanfic, "Dream On!" is the prequel to my last Rockett's adventure, "A Midsummer's Nightmare." The kids of Whistling Pines haven't gone on their summer trip yet;) Thanks for your views!

Weirdest day ever.

First, Rockett's late to class for an odd reason that she just can't seem to put her finger on. But that's not even the weirdest part of her day. For one thing, Rockett never thought she'd actually be "hanging out" with Sharla Norvell. Like, for real. Nor did she ever think she'd find Cleve Goodstaff so...so...totally ridiculously charming! And what's with Dana St. Clair suddenly hanging on to Rockett's every word like she's some kind of Rockett-wannabe all of a sudden? Rockett wants answers. But there's still one person standing in the way of all that: Ruben Rosales.

Chapter 1: Girl's Got Game!

"Check this out!" Ruben Rosales called as he landed smoothly back on the ground after performing an impressive 360 move. His skateboard skidded to a stop, and he flipped the board backwards in the air, catching it semi-expertly. Ruben turned to the red-head standing next to him. "Ready to catch some serious air, chica?"

"I don't know about this, guys," Rockett Movado said nervously as she glanced from Ruben to Wolf DuBois.

It was a beautiful day in the park, perfect for boarding...that is, if one knew anything about how to board - which Rockett did not.

"Don't be so worried about it Rockett," Wolf replied as he scooped up his own board and approached her. "Try it, see if you like it. Worst case scenario, you lose some balance, and Rosales and I will be right here to catch you."

"Well, I will be anyway," Ruben said as he walked towards Rockett and put an arm around her. "But my girl's got this, no question."

"We'll just see about that," Wolf said with a wink as he set his board back on the ground, ready for action. Once he acquired enough speed, he bolted up into the air and jumped up on the park bench.

"Don't listen to him," Ruben whispered to Rockett. "He's just mad 'cause Arrow bailed on boarding with us today." Rockett giggled.

"I heard that, Rosales," Wolf hollered as he spun around on his skateboard. Wolf landed smoothly back on the park bench and coasted all the way back before he peformed yet another daring move.

"Too cool, Wolf!" Rockett hollered, impressed. "Nowthat, was choice!"

"Watch this," Ruben intercepted as he grabbed his skateboard and prepared to perform the exact same move as Wolf - only with more precision and skill.

Unfortunately, it only looked like the same move in the beginning...and it only took a teeny pebble to completely wreck the performance. Within seconds, both the skateboard and Ruben were flat on the ground.

Wolf tried to hide his laughter, but he was about as successful at hiding it as Ruben was at skateboarding. He burst out into his biggest belly laugh yet. "Is that how it's done, Rosales?" Wolf asked in a loud voice.

Ruben blushed.

"Ohmigosh, Ruben, are you okay?" Rockett asked as she rushed to Ruben's side.

"As good as I can be," Ruben said, giving her an embarrassed smile.

Rockett dug around in her backpack until she found her first aid kit. After finding out that she'd be spending the afternoon boarding with her boyfriend and his best friend, Rockett figured she'd needed to bring some back-up. She just didn't think she'd have to use it on Ruben.

Rockett carefully pressed the thick gauze from her kit onto Ruben's bruised knee. "There," she said. "Are you alright?"

Ruben smiled. "I am now."

"Good," Rockett said softly as she grinned back at him.

Wolf shifted uncomfortably. "Uhhhh...listen, before you two start all that mushy stuff..."

"Too late!" a voice hollered.

Wolf, Ruben and Rockett turned around. "Arrow!"

"Hey, babies!" Arrow waved as she approached the group. "Are you ready to do this or what?"

"Where have you been?" Rockett asked her.

"Yeah," Wolf added. "You're missing all the fun and excitement," he teased, nudging Ruben's arm."

Arrow got the hint. "What's the matter?" she asked confidently. "Have you two boys forgotten how to board?"

"Not me," Wolf replied. "But Rosales sure has."

"Whatever," Ruben said as he turned his skateboard into a mock air guitar. "Who needs a skateboard when you know how to ROCK?"

"Ruben, I'd keep the showing off to a minimum," Arrow joked. "You're embarrassing yourself...and Rockett."

Ruben laughed. "Well, you know what they say, practice makes perfecto. I'll get the hang of this someday. For now, it is all you Rockett. Show 'em what you're made of!"

Rockett nodded as she reached out to grab the skateboard that Ruben was holding out to her.

'Okay,' she thought to herself. 'Here goes nothing...'

Rockett carefully stepped up on the skateboard and brushed her left foot against the ground. Slowly, she begin to coast along the sidewalk.

"I think I'm getting the hang of this," Rockett said as she begin to pick up speed. Ruben grabbed his own skateboard and hurried on ahead to catch up. Arrow and Wolf followed.

"Whoa, slow down, Rockett!" Wolf panted. "You're showing up the best of us!"

Rockett grinned and eagerly leaned forward on her board, steadily balancing herself while still trying to pick up pace.

"Not so fast, Rockett," Arrow called out as she came gliding down the pavement. The two girls were now side-by-side, leaving the boys trailing behind them.

Ruben nudged Wolf. "Better hurry it up, man. These girls are flying!"

Wolf nodded as he and Ruben begin to pick up their pace. Rockett sensed the boys getting closer and pushed ahead. She smiled when she'd won the race - she had just boarded all the way across the park!

"Whoa, not bad for a newbie," Ruben said with a wink. "Not bad at all."

"I'm with Rosales on that one," Wolf replied, out of breath. "Where'd you learn those moves, Rockett? No way could you have learned them from Ruben."

Rockett just grinned. She honestly had no idea how the whole skateboarding thing had come so easily for her. But she could take a pretty good guess.

"My friend, Meg," Rockett replied apologetically. "We used to play around on those little skateboards you see in toy stores. I guess the practice paid off," she joked.

"Well, if that's how it's done, then sign me up!" Arrow said. "By the way, Rockett, wanna take another quick spin around the park? I'd ask the guys, but they look a little tired out."

"No way, Arrow. I'm just taking five so I can cook up some food while we wait," Wolf said. "Go on ahead. I've brought everything I need, and I think I see a grill over there by the bench. Gourmet hot dogs, anyone?"

"Yeah, man, I'll take five," Ruben said, as he stood up.

"Five hot dogs, Ruben? You sure?" Rockett giggled.

"Si. I'm gonna need the extra protein after our last big race." Ruben dusted off his shirt, grabbed his board and ran to catch up with the girls.

Arrow paused. "You guys go on ahead," she said slowly, glancing over towards Wolf. "I'll-"

"Catch up," Ruben and Rockett said at the exact same time.

"We know, we know," Ruben replied.

Rockett couldn't help but giggle. It was totally obvious why Arrow suddenly didn't feel like boarding anymore. She couldn't help but think that Arrow maybe saw this as a double-date...or as an opportunity to hang around Wolf without any of his other friends around.

Ruben looked back over at Rockett. "I guess it's just you and me, chica! You got this?"

"Totally," Rockett replied, already ahead of him.

"Hey, wait up!"

Moments later Ruben and Rockett were already in the centre of the park, laughing and racing and jumping in front of one another on their skateboards.

Ruben leaped up on his board, attempting at yet another one of his famous show-off moves. Two seconds later he was back on the ground.

It didn't take Rockett long to realize that she was flying solo. She quickly turned back around. "Ruben!"

But Ruben wasn't listening. "Rockett!" he cried anxiously, a look of panic on his face. "Watch out!"