*AUTHOR'S NOTE*
Hello! I'm back! I'm really sorry that I haven't been around for a while. I meant to post this sooner, but I was on vacation this past weekend so I never got around to it. Anyway, this chapter takes place in Brian's dream, and then has a flash of the StarKids listening to Nick describe it. It contains the lyrics to "Not Alone" and a bit of "Ready to Go", both by the supermegafoxyawesomehot Darren Criss. Also, I wanted to give a special thanks to urNotPERMITTEDtoTOUCH, Writey Starkid, and Starkidtheatregeek, my first reviewers! As for the rest of you, please review and tell me any thoughts/ questions/ predictions you may have. Thanks, and enjoy!
-TheRealJackster
DISCLAIMER:
1. I do not own StarKid or any of their songs, characters, or musicals. This story was written purely for the enjoyment of myself and other fans.
2. Most of the characters are portrayed to be a lot more obnoxious and sometimes grouchy than they are in real life. This was just to spice up the story, so please do not take offense to anything said or done.
3. I began writing this story right after Apocalyptour was announced, but I knew the entirety of the plot by the end, so it helped me tie up the loose ends.
Brian gasped. He could not believe that they had witnessed the apocalypse, nevertheless survived it! Wasn't that impossible? Even so, Brian knew Jaime was right in being worried- what were they going to do? He suddenly felt a need to keep everyone's spirits up.
"Well, guys, just remember that you're not alone cause you're here with me and nothing's ever gonna bring us down cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you and you know it's true. It don't matter what'll come to be: our love is all we need to make it through," he sang, hoping Darren's lyrics would cheer up his friends. Sure enough, they all grinned and applauded. The StarKids started their journey through the jungle, hoping to find someone who could help them.
After walking for about 30 minutes while finding no signs of anyone anywhere, the StarKids stopped for a bathroom break ("I have to go!" Dylan had whined). Brian was in charge of watching for danger while his friends took turns squatting behind a bush. He honed his inner German Sheppard and tried to sense the slightest trace of movement.
"Ah," sighed Lauren, coming out from behind the bush.
"Guys!" shouted Joey, grabbing everyone's attention. "I'm ready to go-ooo-ooo!"
"Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!" sang the StarKids.
Brian grinned and relaxed. Things were surely less stressful now that everyone was joking around, just like old times. Now if only they could find someone to help them.
Suddenly, and shriek emitted from the back of the group. It echoed through the forest as the friends turned towards the source. Meredith stood there, her eyes welling up with tears.
"Guys," she said quietly between choking sobs. "Somebody took Julia."
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The StarKids sat cross-legged on the floor around Nick, mesmerized by the story. Brian looked sheepishly at Julia, whose eyes were wide in terror. Everyone was shaken at the idea of Julia being kidnapped. Julia was speechless as she looked from Brian to Nick.
"Just continue, please, Nick," Brian said quietly.
"Alright," said Nick, a grave tone in his voice.
Yeah, so it's pretty intense right now, isn't it? I know this chapter was really short, but I hope to get the next one up tomorrow, if not tonight. Remember to please review with any feedback!
