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Summary: In the year 2028, 5 strangers will find out they have more in common then they think, when the cruise ship they are on crashes onto an island.

Lost: The Next Generation

"Sometimes the slightest things change the directions of our lives, the merest breath of a circumstance, a random moment that connects like a meteorite striking the earth. Lives have swiveled and changed direction on the strength of a chance remark. – Bryce Courtenay

Ch 1.

All Aboard.

Aaron Littleton's blond hair fell in front of his blue eyes. He was wearing long khaki shorts, a wife beater and had his plaid shirt open. He looked around and smiled he wished his grandmother was alive to see him graduate college, then grad school. He looked to the sky he knew she would be proud of him. But now he was just a twenty-four year old male on vacation. He shook his head to the side so he could get a better view of the women boarding the Cruise ship. He started chatting to a red head as they walked along the plank.

Ji Yeon Kwon had long black hair and was wearing a pink tank top and tight blue jeans. She smiled as she rolled her suitcase behind her. This is what she needed a week of relaxation away from the pressure of her family and the family business. A well dressed blonde woman talking on her cell phone ran into her in a hurry past her.

"Excuse me" Ji Yeon said

"Sorry" she said barely looking at her. "I know you want this, Henry. Believe me this will be the best investment you ever made" She turned around and continued her conversation on her phone.

Ji Yeon just decided to ignore it, she had just spent the last six years of her life slaving away with books and learning and at grad school and she wasn't going to waste it being mad at rude strangers. She was twenty four years old she didn't need to be worrying about that kind of stuff she thought as walked up the blank to board the ship.

Clementine Phillips hung up her phone and slid it into its holder on her waist. She ran her hand through her hair and hiked up her skirt a little higher and walked over to one of loaders she had met earlier and convinced him to carry her luggage for her. She knew she looked good and she wasn't afraid to use it. Her mother always told her to exude confidence and people will believe everything you tell them. It also helps in getting them to do stuff for you. "Thank you so much, Tony" she said throwing a little more southern twang into her voice as she walked up to him. She had to admit she also liked watching his muscles ripple under his shirt when he lifted her bags to put then on the ship. She was one of the best at job and at twenty-six she had worked away up the latter quickly.

"You're welcome, Miss Phillips" He said smiling at her his suntanned skin made his perfect teeth look whiter than ever. She gave him a seductive smile and followed the rest of the passengers on board.

He smiled to himself as he watched the three of them look around the ship. He had tried so hard to make this happen and he was glad his hard work had paid off. He found himself lost until he had a dream that showed him his path. His daughter was tugging at his arm as she was pointing wildly at the seagulls flying around the ship. He smiled at his wife as he lifted his daughter up and she tried to raise her little arms up and touch one of them.

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Charlie proudly walks through ship smiling. He closes his eyes and takes in the smell of the ocean. He loved being out at sea he spent most of his childhood on a boat so this is where he feels most at home. He was twenty three years old so he was at good place in his life right now. He hears a group of college girls giggle as he walks past. He turns to face them and flashes a smile towards him and they a giggle some more but look at him with hunger in their eyes. He knew it was what he was wearing; women could never resist a man in uniform. He continues and walks up the stairs he stands with his hands clasped behind his back at attention as he enters the Bridge. Captain Jace McCormick turns to face him. "Glad you can join us Lt. Hume" He says.

"Sorry I'm late, Sir" Charlie says bringing his hand up to salute.

"At ease" Captain McCormick replies back. "Lots of beautiful women aboard for this trip watch yourself, young man" he says with a smile.

"I will, Sir" he replies and goes to his station.

Tbc...