A Summer Quest
Disclaimer: I don't own Jonny Quest, but I do own this story and I'd appreciate it if you'd review it! Thanks! This story has me, Cayla White, in it and my parents, brother and friends. Why? Since it's me spending the summer at the Quest compound, I'm not going to change names or anything, except for my last name, due to parental concerns. Enjoy!
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"Mom!" I yelled, "Why didn't you tell me you knew the Quest's?" I was in shock. My mother had just informed me that she, Sandra White, had gone to college with Dr. Benton Quest. As if this weren't shocking enough, she had also just told me that they had kept in touch whenever they could find the time. AND she had just told me that since my brother was going to soccer camp all summer, I was going to Maine to stay with the Quest's! ME! Going to stay with Jonny, Hadji, Jessie, Dr. Quest, and Race ALL SUMMER LONG! How cool was that?
Their personal jet, flown by Hank, would pick her and me up 2 days from now and fly us to Maine. Mom would stay over the weekend to make sure I got settled and to visit with Dr. Quest. Then, Hank would fly her back and I'd stay until 5 days before school started. The whole summer in Maine without my mom, plus 2 gorgeous guys, a girl who was adventure-loving but smart (just like me), and 2 very laid-back supervisors. Perfect!
As Mom kept talking, I realized that Jessie was living with her Mom for awhile. Apparently, Jessie was at a stage where Daddy didn't work, only Mommy did. I'm always like that, so I could relate. The only bad thing was that since Jessie wouldn't be back all summer, I would be the only girl with 4 guys who I barely knew. That could get weird. Still, according to Mom, Dr. Quest was sure it would work out and he said that everyone was looking forward to my visit.
Now only one true problem faced me: WHAT WAS I GOING TO WEAR?!?!?! I swear, nothing will make you need a new wardrobe like a summer vacation. And I only had 1 day to shop and pack! Grrrr....
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I wandered around my house anxiously waiting for the jet to fly overhead and land in my backyard. No, just kidding. I was actually waiting at a private gate in the Pittsburgh Airport with my Mom. I'm glad she was coming for the first few days. She needed a break, too. She and Dad had been fighting a lot lately and they were probably looking forward to time without my brother and me around so they could work things out.
I looked at my luggage. 3 suitcases, a duffle bag, a carryon, and my backpack and purse. Pretty good for 2 ½ months away from home. My Mom just had a duffle bag and her purse. We were already to go. A tall guy with brown hair walked towards us.
"Cayla, Mrs. White? I'm Hank, your pilot for the 2½ hour trip. Let's get you loaded up." Within minutes, we were strapped in and ready to depart.
Hank made small talk throughout the flight and told me more about the Quest's. Jonny and Hadji were 15, just 1 year older than me and yes, they did have all of the futuristic things they had on the show, even though the show exaggerates a lot of the details. They did look like they did on the show, except real looking. This was sounding better and better.
The flight passed a lot quicker than I thought it would. In no time at all, we were landing in a clearing net to the Quest Compound. I was unbuckled and out of my seat the second Hank said it was safe to get up. The door of the Compound was opening to reveal (drum roll, please!) Dr. Benton Quest and Race Bannon.
I was staring, no, I was STARING. I knew it was rude, but hey, give me a break. I was thrilled.
Dr. Quest and Race approached my Mom and I. I had the urge to run back into the jet and hide, for some reason. Too late.
"Sandy, it's great to see you!" Dr, Quest said, kissing my Mom's cheek. He turned to me, "And this must be Cayla. She looks just like her pictures."
That's not a compliment. I HATE my pictures.
"Mom," I hissed, "Which pictures did you send him?"
"This year's school picture," she said, "Why?"
Great. Just great. My idols are standing in front of me and they saw my school picture. The one where I looked like Casper the Friendly Ghost because it was a dark background and I have a pale complexion. I closed my eyes and counted to 10.
"It's nice to meet you both," I said. There we go. Manners. Act cute and intelligent and you'll do fine.
Dr. Quest shook my hand and introduced us to Race. I immediately liked Race. He made me feel much more comfortable with a hug instead of being formal. Good so far... where were Jonny and Hadji?
Race and Dr. Quest helped Hank carry our things inside. Hank left and they showed me and Mom to our rooms. Apparently Mom and I were in guest rooms, mine next to Jonny's and Mom's next to Dr. Quest's. Hadji's room was on the other side of Jonny's and Race's room was on the other side of Dr. Quest's. Still no sign of the guys.
We all went down to the living room. While Race made coffee, Dr. Quest went over to a speaker on the wall. He pressed a red button that I later meant the call was directed to the Virtual Reality Room.
"Jonny, Hadji, our gusts are here. Come on in."
By the time the boys got here, the coffee had been served. the front door opened to reveal (finally!) Jonny and Hadji.
My jaw almost dropped, but I caught myself. OMG, these guys were DEFINITLY cuter than on TV! Stop it! I mentally ordered myself, Be calm and polite.
"Hello, Cayla," Hadji said. God, I love his accent! "I'm glad you could join us this summer. Dr. Quest thinks most highly of you." Wow, now THAT was manners!
"Thank you," I said, "It's nice to meet you, too." 1 down, 1 to go... Why wasn't Jonny saying anything? Oh, well, here goes...
"Hi, Jonny," I said, "What's up?"
He looked me up, down, and then bought his eyes back to my face. Then, he turned around and walked out of the room.
Dr. Quest got up, but Race stopped him and went after Jonny himself. Hadji looked surprised.
I smiled faintly, "Guess he didn't like what he saw."
Hadji smiled, "It's not you. It's Jessie."
Well, that confused me slightly, "Um, what do you mean?"
"He misses her and he thinks you're hear to take her place temporarily." Hadji explained.
"I hate to be the one to tell him this," I said. So much for polite! "I don't take people's places; I make my own."
Hadji grinned, "You'll find a place here," he said, "You sound like you'll fit in just fine."
Race came back with a rather ashamed Jonny. I wondered what Race had said to him.
"Sorry," he said, meeting my eyes, "It was rude to do that, but it's been tough around here lately."
"I'm sorry Jessie left," I said, "I'm not here to take her place. I make my own place wherever I go. Her place will still be here when I'm here. Can we start over?"
Jonny grinned a gorgeous make-me-melt grin and said, "Sure. Hey, Cayla, I'm Jonny. Glad you could make it. Are you all settled in? Hadji and I are always on duty if you need anything."
Thank God, I thought. Things will work out just fine while I'm here. This is going to be a great summer...
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Well? Do you think it's good so far? I have to keep writing some more chapters. Don't worry, it will get more interesting as it goes along. This was just the introduction.
