Sorry for the wait but here's chapter 2! :)

And I know Parco Folgore is from an anime but this is not a crossover. I just wanted to say that to avoid confusion. This would be like if Mamodos did not exist and Folgore had a real family to take care of.

In this scene, we hear Julie repeating some advice her mother gave her which is sort of similar to how Rufus comforted Penny in "The Rescuers".

While looking for female villains, I decided that Susan would be the best option because she wants everything to be perfect in her image and getting a rare gem would make her life much easier.

And yes I'm aware of what happened to her in "Benson Be Gone", but remember that anything can happen in Regular Show.

And as for adding Doug, the best way I could say is that Susan needed an assistant for this job and she bailed Doug out so he could help her get the jewel.

Again, I know this isn't perfect but it's the best me and my friend, SailorMarble, could do. BTW, she helped me with this chapter. Thanks hon! :D

And the name, "No Mans Bayou" is the name of the place I thought of where they might keep Julie.

And remember, Thomas considers Skips as a father figure, hence calling him "dad".

Next Chapter: CJ and Thomas travel to the location where Julie is being held captive to find the jewel.

Until next time, enjoy!

I don't own Regular Show or the characters. They belong to J.G. Quintel.

I, also, don't own Parco Folgore. He's from Zatch Bell.

I only own Julie and Jamie. They're my OCs. And although their mother is only mentioned in this story, she's my OC as well.

Chapter 2: A New Partner

The door opened and it revealed to be CJ, a dear friend to the park employees.

"Hey guys!" she said as she entered the living room, "The door was open and I decided to drop by. What's up?"

Thomas only smiled as Mordecai approached his friend, "CJ? What are you doing here?"

"You left your video game at my house again." CJ answered as she gave him the game back.

"S-Sorry." Mordecai blushed and chuckled awkwardly.

At one time, Mordecai and CJ used to date but let's just say that things didn't go so well and decided to just remain friends. Of course, CJ made more than one visit to the park and made friends with the other employees at the park.

She, then, looked at Thomas whom she had never met before, "And who's this?"

"That's Thomas, he's an intern friend of ours." Rigby answered.

"Hi, I'm CJ." she said and held out her hand to him.

"Nice to meet you." Thomas accepted the handshake.

"So, what are you guys talking about?"

The guys explained everything from the young girl, Julie, being missing for a while and Thomas's mission to rescue her.

"Aww, that poor kid." CJ said in sympathy, "I saw that on the news."

"Yeah and I need a partner to go on and help me." Thomas added.

"You need a partner?" she asked with Thomas replying with a nod. That's when she thought of an idea, "How about I tag along and help?"

"Really?" Mordecai, Rigby, and Thomas said at the same time.

"Sure, you can count me in." she smiled, "I wanna do something to help."

After thinking for a moment, Thomas made his decision, "Alright, you're in." he smiled.

CJ and Thomas shake hands in agreement while the others smiled, knowing their intern has a partner and they will go on with the mission.

"So, where do you have to go to find this kid?" Benson asked.

"First, I'm going to talk with her dad and her brother to see if I can find any clues about her disappearance." Thomas answered.

"That should be easy, but what about the girl's location?" said Hi-Five Ghost.

"I haven't found any leads but if I find the people responsible, that might help."

"Alright," Skips spoke next, "but how are you going to get to these places?"

"We can take my car." CJ suggested, "They're not too far, are they?"

"Her house no, but her current location is a mystery." Thomas added.

"So there's nothing you can do to find her? Some clues." Muscle Man asked with the others giving him side-glares, "What?"

"Let's go talk to the family to see if they might know anything." Thomas said as he headed for the door.

"Got it." CJ followed him out.

Thomas and CJ head to her car and they drive off with the others yelling for them to be careful and best wishes. As they drove, they had to get directions from citizens to find the location of Julie Folgore's house.

After nearly a half an hour, they finally get to the girl's house. It was a simple house with some rose bushes under the window on the right side of the house; the roof was a reddish color with a chimney sticking out; and the lawn

"Well, we're here." CJ noted as she parked the car in the driveway, "What have you got on the father?"

Thomas took a piece of paper out of his pocket and started to look it over, "Parco Folgore is a single father who works as an Italian pop singer and is very popular, especially with the women. He had a wife named Rose but she died of an illness two years ago."

"That's so sad." CJ frowned in sorrow.

"Yeah and I know how those kids feel." Thomas looked down in sadness, "I lost my dad when I was five. A drunk driver crashed into him."

The cloud girl felt sorry for her new friend and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, "I'm sorry, Thomas."

He gave a deep sigh before he spoke again, "It's okay. Skips has been like a father to me for the past few months and it has helped me move on."

They gave each other a smile before unbuckling themselves and stepping out of the car.

"Come on, let's go."

CJ and Thomas go to the door and knocked on it. A minute passed before they heard the doorknob move and the father, Parco Folgore, opens the door.

"Hello?" he asked politely, "Can I help you?"

Thomas cleared his throat before answering, "Hi. Are you the father of the missing girl?"

"Yes...I am." Parco answered sadly, "Who are you?"

"I'm Thomas and this is my partner, CJ." he introduced themselves.

"Hello sir." CJ bowed in respect.

Parco tried his best to maintain his composure and smiled a little but had no idea what the strangers wanted from him. Especially with everything that has happened the past few days with his young daughter being missing and all.

"I'm pleased to meet you. Not to be rude or anything, but what do you want?

"We're here to talk about what happened on the day your daughter went missing." CJ explained.

"Oh yes, my apologies." Parco apologized and stood aside for them, "Won't you come in?"

"Thank you." they both said as they let themselves in.

CJ and Thomas look around and the house is clean and tidy. On a stand near the living room, there are many pictures of the family; one that stood out the most was a beautifully framed picture of Parco, his wife, and children together.

In the living room, there are couches, two arm-chairs, a small table, and dark pink curtains on the back door and windows.

"Wow, nice place you have here." CJ commented.

"Thank you." Parco said as he stepped into the kitchen, "Would you two like some tea?"

"Yes please." Thomas said followed by CJ, "Me too, please."

Parco goes to make the tea while Thomas and CJ sit down on one of the couches. He comes back, and hands Thomas and CJ a cup each before sitting on the couch across from them.

"Thank you." they said.

"You're welcome." he smiled as he sits down with his cup in hand.

A moment passed and after taking a sip of tea, Thomas was the first to speak, "So, what happened?"

Parco gave a deep sigh before he explained, "I wish I knew. Everything was just fine until I heard she was missing. I remember my son, Jamie, coming home and telling me his sister was gone. It's like she just...vanished."

"How?"

"Well, you see, my daughter is a child singer and she and Jamie were supposed to meet me at the studio to record her next album."

For the past two years, Julie went from a regular little girl into a child pop star. Taking lessons from her parents, prior to her mothers death, Julie became famous from performing Japanese music and becoming a hit singing sensation by fans around the world.

"Really?" CJ asked.

He nodded before continuing, "Jamie was with her that day but then she just disappeared when he had his back turned. He blames himself for what happened no matter what I say."

Ever since Julie vanished, Jamie fully blames himself for not watching his sister and preventing this whole mess from happening. Parco tried to tell him that it wasn't his fault, but that wasn't enough to convince the boy and spend the past few days alone and felt overwhelmed by his own guilt. It was bad enough losing his mother prior to the incident but to lose his twin sister was unbearable for Jamie.

"That's horrible!" Thomas said in shock, "Did he see anything before he saw her disappear?"

"No. Nothing unusual." Parco shook his head.

"Hmm, that's weird." CJ said with Thomas nodding in agreement, "Mr. Folgore, was there any reason your daughter might have ran away from home?"

"Of course not," the father shook his head again, "She was happy here and she never had a reason to leave me or Jamie."

"Well, did anyone acted weird or suspicious around between time before and after she was taken?" Thomas said.

"Well, my wife and I used to get threatening letters before she died." Parco answered, "But over the years and thanks to security, they died down and I never heard or saw anyone who might threaten my children."

"Hmm." CJ thought of something else, "Were those letters by the same person?"

"No. They were usually random."

Thomas pinched between his eyes and knew that the case was struggling enough without any specific leads or clues.

"This is harder then we thought." he moaned softly until he remembered one more thing that could help, "Wait. What about your son, Jamie?"

The mention of Jamie caused Parco to frown sadly, "He hasn't been the same since Julie went missing. He misses his sister terribly and wants nothing more than to have her back."

"Is it ok we can talk to him?"

"Of course." he nodded and pointed to the stairs, "He's in his room, upstairs to your left."

"Thank you." Thomas and CJ finished their tea and headed for the stairs.

They go upstairs and find the room with the door open. Next to the childrens' room was Parco's room, a guest room, a cabinet filled with blankets and towels, a closet, and a bathroom at the end of the hall. They look into the room and saw Jamie sitting at his desk looking down at a picture of him and Julie.

CJ cleared her throat once they entered the room, "Jamie?"

Jamie looked up from the photo and saw the two friends standing in front of him, trying to look sympathetic and comforting to the boy.

"Hi kiddo." Thomas knelt down and spoke softly, "My name is Thomas and this is my partner, CJ. May we speak with you?"

"Sure." Jamie answered in a quiet voice.

They sit down on his bed while Jamie remained in his chair, not letting go of the picture in his hands. The room had two beds apart from each other, had a window looking out to the backyard, a television, a toy box, and a closet.

"I'm sorry this happened to you, sweetie." CJ spoke sadly.

The young boy sighed sadly as he looked away, "I miss her."

"I know." Thomas said, "Can you tell us what happened?"

"Well, Julie and I were walking home from school and dad called us to meet him at the recording studio." Jamie explained, "On the way there, I went to get me and my sister a drink and I was only gone for like a minute or so. I came back and she was gone. My phone was dead because it wasn't charged enough, so I ran to tell dad and he called the police but no one found her since then."

"That's awful." said CJ who was on the verge of tearing up.

Recalling that awful day made Jamie's eyes fill with tears, "Yeah and it's all my fault. I should've stayed with her."

"It wasn't your fault." Thomas said hoping to comfort him.

Jamie only frowns as he wipes his eyes making CJ and Thomas feel more sad that this young boy misses his sister greatly.

"Uh Jamie sweetie, did your sister act unusual or anything before she disappeared?" asked CJ.

Jamie looked up at the woman after hearing her question, "Now that you mention it, there was something that happened the day before the incident."

"What was it?" Thomas took out a notepad and pen for notes.

"Well," he began "while dad was making dinner, I spoke to my sister the day before it happened. She was sitting in our room all alone and she looked kinda sad."

(Flashback)

Julie was in her room, clutching her favorite doll while sitting on her bed. She looked down and kept sighing to herself as she sat alone. Jamie came home after playing soccer with his friends and after he entered the room, he immediately noticed his sister looking down and decided to check on her.

"Sis'? What's wrong?" Jamie asked as he approached her side.

"Nothing." she said softly.

"Are you sure?" he asked again, "You can tell me if something is bothering you."

Julie only gave a silent nod as her twin brother sat next to her and gives her a hug to cheer her up.

"Thanks." Julie gave a soft smile, "I guess I'm just worried, that's all."

"About what?"

"About my future." she answered, "I mean, I know I'm a great singer and all but what if I'm not as good as mom and dad? What if I screw up and everyone hates me? I'm scared Jamie. I don't want my dreams to shatter."

"Hey, you're not a screw up." Jamie said as he placed an arm around his sister's shoulder, "Many people make mistakes from time to time, but that doesn't mean you're a screw up forever."

"I guess but what if no one actually likes my singing?"

"Everyone will, you'll see." he smiled.

"You think so?"

"I know so." Jamie winked, "You just have to believe in yourself. Remember what mom said?"

Julie smiles and nodded as her brother went on, "Me too. She said, "Dreams are like the stars at night. They are beautiful and light up your life, but you can't touch it nor feel it. But as long as you believe in yourself, you can reach for your dreams and it will always be there to guide you."

The young girl smiled at the thought of her mother's comforting words and she started to feel better for herself and her family.

"I remember she told us that every time if we were sad, before we go to school and before anything else."

Jamie nodded in agreement, "Yeah. And she still believes in you, just like me and dad do now."

"Thanks for believing in me, Jamie." she thanked her brother.

"Hey, you're my sister and I'll always believe in you." Jamie smiled again.

"I love you, Jamie." Julie hugged him.

"I love you too, Julie." he hugged her back.

They hugged each other a bit more before they heard their father calling from downstairs, "Jamie! Julie! Supper time!"

"Alright!" Jamie hopped from the bed and took his sisters hand, "Come on sis! Let's go eat!"

"Yeah!" Julie said as she sets her doll on her bed.

They leave for dinner and everything was alright until the next day...

(End Flashback)

"And that was it." Jamie finished his story, "The day after that, she was gone."

Thomas and CJ looked at each other sadly before looking back at Jamie, "That's so sad. That poor little girl." CJ said.

"I know." Jamie looked at them with pleading eyes, "Which is why I really want you guys to find her. First mom's gone, and now her. She and dad are all I have left..."

Thomas stood from the bed and placed a hand on the boys' shoulder, "We will find her, Jamie, I promise. Now, was there anything else that happened?"

The child thought for a moment and remembered one other detail he nearly forgot, "Well there was...no she wouldn't go with her."

"With who?" Thomas raised his eyebrow.

"Oh, this lady tried to give me and Julie a ride one day but we refused." he mentioned, "But I really doubt Julie would go with a woman like her."

"Do you know where she is?" CJ asked as Thomas was prepared to write down more notes.

"Yes." Jamie nodded, "She has an office a couple blocks over."

"We'll check there then." CJ stood up, "Come on, Thomas."

Before they left, Jamie looked at them one last time, "You will find her, won't you?"

Thomas smiled and ruffled the boys hair, "We will, don't worry."

"Thank you and Good luck." Jamie smiled back.

CJ and Thomas leave after saying goodbye to Jamie and Parco and leave to the location he mentioned. Driving down the block, they arrived at what looks like a regular office building about a story tall. They parked on the sidewalk across the street so they wouldn't look suspicious and paid the parking meter so they'll have enough time to look around.

"Here is the place." CJ said as she got out.

"It looks pretty normal." Thomas looked at the building, "Let's go."

They walked right up to the doors but when Thomas tried turn the knob, it turned out to be locked.

"Dangit!" he said in aggravation, "It's locked! How are we supposed to get in?!"

But before CJ could answer him, they hear someone coming and they hide in one of the bushes on the side of the house. The doors unlock and Susan is outside, talking on her phone while sounding very agitated.

"Why can't you control that girl?!" she yelled through the phone, "You caught her sending messages in bottles and all you do is whine! Must I do everything myself?!"

Being very quiet, Thomas and CJ take a peek and wonder what Susan is talking about and why she's so angry.

"That must be her." he whispered.

"Ugh! Fine! I'll come over there myself. I'm taking the next flight down to No Man's Bayou. Expect me there tomorrow evening." Susan hangs up her cellphone, "So, little Julie is trying to run away, huh? Well, I'll teach her what happened when she disobeys me. I will have that jewel whether she wants to find it or not!"

Susan got into her car and left for the airport and the two friends came out of their hiding place.

"That wicked woman!" CJ growled.

"So she did take Julie!" Thomas glared as he looked at the path Susan drove down, "We have to tell the others."

"Right! Let's go!" CJ and Thomas ran to the car.

They drove back to the park and told everyone about what happened during the family interview, the kidnappers' identity revealed, and where Julie is located. Of course, everyone knew who Susan was and they were shocked that she has returned and kidnapped a little girl.

"That's awful!" Mordecai said.

"Susan kidnapped that little girl to find a stupid jewel?! That's low!" Rigby exclaimed.

"Real low." Benson agreed, "But why would she kidnap a child just to find a gem?"

"Maybe she's too big, so a kid that's small could fit through wherever the gem is kept." Skips explained.

"But that's not right!" Pops cried, "They can't take a young girl away from her family and force her to do this!"

"That's why me and CJ are going to rescue her." Thomas said with confidence.

"How are you going to get there?" asked Muscle Man, "That place must be miles away."

They had to think for a moment until Thomas turned to Pops, "Pops, can we borrow your car?"

"Of course." the lolliman smiled, "And I can drive you there, if you want."

"Are you sure, Pops?" CJ asked, "This could be really dangerous."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Pops reassured, "Right now, that little girl needs our help."

"Alright, let's go." Thomas went to Carmenita, the car, while Pops and CJ followed.

Everyone said goodbye and good luck while Skips approached the car and placed his hand on Thomas's shoulder.

"Good luck to you all." Skips gave a small smile.

"Thanks dad." Thomas smiled back.

Meanwhile, somewhere in a desolate swamp, a little blonde girl is holding her doll and is planning to escape without anyone seeing her.

Will she make it out without getting caught? And will Thomas and CJ rescue her in time?

To Be Continued...