A/N: Hey! I've made heaps of changes to my story and I've finally added some new parts, sorry for the delay. Enjoy!
The doors creaked open. A hooded figure walked in from the darkness. Her long legs covered tightly in grey jeans. She had purple ugg-boots on her feet and she wore a metallic blue ski jacket, its hood casting a shadow over her face. Slender hands rose from the jacket pockets, up to the hood. She pulled it down as if unveiling a masterpiece. But it was a masterpiece, a glorious masterpiece. The girl revealed the face of an angel.
Day One
The filming of TV programme, Kid Nation, was about to begin: thirty six kids of ages eight to fifteen, from across America said goodbye to their families before taking their seats on a yellow school bus. It was almost the beginning of spring so all of the children were rugged up in padded jackets.
From suburbia to wilderness, the school bus rumbled on for hours before coming to a stop. The kids grabbed their packs and cautiously walked down the bus steps onto red dirt. When they walked over the dirt, small dirt clouds nipped at their heels. There were mixed whispers as they looked around for any signs of life. A man came into view as he walked towards them from behind four wagons. "Hey guys, I'm Jonathan. How're you all feeling?" A few 'goods' called back but most of them remained silent. 'Well, say goodbye to that school bus". He said as the bus took off. Large clouds of dirt behind the tires and the lingering black fumes from the exhaust swirled in the crisp air. "And say hello to the middle of nowhere!" Two of the eldest kids, Blaine and Greg, stood at the back of the group and surveyed the land once more, taking note of the red dirt under their feet that went on for mile after mile. Only a few tumble weeds and shrubs were signs of vegetation. They stood together awkwardly, switching their weight from one foot to the other, aware that they'd be spending the next couple of weeks in a hole with a bunch of strangers, all of whom where at least two years younger than themselves. "But don't worry guys; you've got each other and your leaders. In fact, I think I hear them coming right now". Everyone's hair flew around their faces as they looked up at a small helicopter that was going over their heads. It landed in front of them and the doors slid open. Another four kids jumped out. They hurried over to the group. "You've gotta be kidding me". Greg muttered to Blaine. Blaine shook his head in disapproval. Being teenage boys, full of testosterone, they hated being told what to do, by anyone. So now, knowing that they were to be lead by four children younger them, it seemed like the stupidest decision.
Pointing at them one by one, Jonathan introduced them. "This is Mike, Laurel, Anjay and Taylor". The four leaders waved politely even though they were scared shitless. "Mike is part of the boys' scouts; Laurel has had many school leadership roles, Anjay is incredibly bright and has been chess champion for the past two years-", Blaine and Greg snorted in unison, "And Taylor is a ten year old pageant queen". The thirty six kids stared at their leaders in silence, none of them seemed pleased about the arrangements and the leaders could feel the vexation. "Bonanza is a few miles along this fence. Behind me are four carts packed full with your essentials for the next forty days", Jonathon pointed both his thumbs behind him at the carts he'd appeared behind only a few minutes before, "So grab a cart and start your Kid Nation journey". The kids sorted themselves quickly into groups whilst the leaders talked in secret to Jonathon. They walked off together, along the fence, pulling carts and some leading goats on ropes.
It didn't take long for the group of forty to reach Bonanza City. They found a kitchen, a hall, a locked saloon, a grocery store and a dry goods store, which were also locked, and eight bunks which they halved into separate sides for both sexes.