Author's Note: This is my first fanfiction on this website, so reviews are greatly appreciated! This fanfiction centres on the world of Inside Out, and follows twelve year old Riley as she embarks on an annual field trip to Alcatraz Prison! Located in San Francisco, the prison has earned a legendary status and plays host to many tales of ghouls and ghosts. Can Riley's emotions guide her through the day safely? Read on to find out.
The sun shined brightly as another day began in San Francisco. Birds chirped, people stirred in their beds and the morning traffic slowly roared to life as it crossed the horizon. For many this day would be nothing special, just another monotonous daily routine, but for twelve year old Riley Anderson it was another story! It was the seventh of June, and a day Riley had been anticipating for months; it was the day of the big field trip! She clambered out of bed and darted around the bedroom excitedly, determined to enjoy the day to its fullest.
Meanwhile in Headquarters, the five emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness were all similarly excited. Visiting a place as dark and foreboding as Alcatraz would provide a new and unique challenge, one they had been preparing for ever since the permission slip had first landed on Riley's desk two months ago. Even as Riley flew down the stairs two at a time, they were carefully preparing for the day ahead, huddled around the control panel eagerly. Joy was leading, followed closely by Fear.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" asked Fear for the seventh time. After all, he had good reason to be afraid. The ferry to the island could sink, the school bus could explode, and weren't there tales of the prison being haunted?
"Calm down Fear, we'll be fine" replied Joy nonchalantly. "What's the worst that could happen?" Fear didn't answer that question, too afraid the dozens of 'worst case scenarios' that could occur at any moment. Before he could continue however, he was interrupted by Disgust.
"Besides, it's the dusty old buildings and grimy tour guides we need to watch out for. If one comes near us, we're totally jumping off the island".
"Which no-one has EVER survived" Fear added.
"I heard they put people in the electric chair there" Sadness remarked unhelpfully.
"Enough!" Anger shouted. "Riley has been looking forward to today for months. If you three ruin it with your bickering, so help me…" That was enough to end the argument there and then. The emotions returned to their duties, just as Riley said goodbye to her parents and exited the house.
What followed was a blur of walking to school, registration, talking to newly made friends and getting onto the school bus that would deliver them to the ferry. By the time they reached the harbour and boarded the floating vessel, the emotions were already exhausted. Sadness lay face down on the floor and Anger had collapsed into an armchair, defeated. When another girl: Ella McCormick had taken Riley's seat on the bus, Anger had been needed and the resulting confrontation had taken a toll on the short red emotion. Joy was now in total control as the ferry neared the island, the excitement of every individual aboard growing and growing. Then they were there. The historic monument loomed above, and as a reminder of its true purpose, Honesty Island shone brightly. Disgust dropped her lipstick and looked at the monitor in awe. Fear choked on the tea he was sipping. Sadness looked up, Joy squealed in anticipation and even Anger found the willpower to gaze at the sight before him. They had arrived. It was finally happening. They had at last reached Alcatraz!
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