Chapter 9

A/N: I don't own Glee.

I know most of you are eager to see Quinn. Sorry to say she'll be here in 4 or 5 chapters. I didn't want to immediately introduce her yet but I swear it'll be soon.

1:55AM

Puck

Five weeks prior to Catalyst theft

Kingdom of Astral: Docking Platforms.

Puck had been leading the quartet through the crowds of Astralian citizens. Most gave Finn and Rachel strange looks because they stood out among the tanned skinned people.

While Lyraneu was covered in clouds, hardly seeing the sunlight, Astral bathed in it. It was known as the best vacationing spot.

A money magnet.

Puck and Santana were rather dark skinned because of their heritage while Finn and Rachel were a very pasty white.

The four of them walked lazily down the sun-beat sidewalk. Santana was currently giving directions from just behind Puck, with her tablet in hand.

"It shows Britt at the Astral Science Academy. That shouldn't be more than a five or six minute walk from where we are now." Santana mumbled. Puck scratched his head and gazed around at the tall buildings that dared to touch the sky.

"Where are we, exactly?" He questioned. Santana looked down at the tablet once more.

She squinted, "It says we're at an intersection of the streets Grove and Forefront. Weird names." Puck nodded.

"Rachel, Finn, get out from under there. We're moving again." Puck said impatiently, gazing at the two. They were currently seated in some chairs under a small visor that belonged to a café.

Finn sat up with a tired groan while Rachel didn't budge, "It's too damn hot, Puck, Finn and I aren't built for heat." She said, fanning herself. Finn nodded once, leaning on a streetlamp. Puck scoffed, "And you think Santana and I are?"

Santana took this moment to place herself in the conversation, "Actually, I can. I was born in the Southern Wilds. You know. Middle of the desert." The three glared at her.

Puck sighed, "Let's just go. The sooner we find the Academy the sooner we can rest."

. . . .

Once inside the Academy Science wing, Santana took the lead, wanting to be the first to greet the elf.

She refused to have it any other way.

And it didn't take long to find her amongst many people with dark hair and lab coats.

"Britt! Brittaney!" Santana yelled with a wave.

A light blonde head turned, her face morphing into a grin once she laid eyes on the fiery girl.

Puck, Rachel and Finn stood back as they embraced in a hug.

. . . .

A/N: Review and whatnot, I could use criticism ~Gale