She knew Kate wouldn't believe her. She must have seemed so dumb to her! Discouraged somewhat, she placed Mickey back in the box and sat back down on the bench.

"Look, it's not that I think you're nuts or anything, but what are you trying to pull?"

"Nothing! Look what he wrote to you." Sarah showed her her phone again. "How can I train him to do that? I can't even teach a dog to bring back a stupid stick… My parents never came home last night and they never called. Then the computer woke up again."

Kate sat down again, seeing how worked up her friend was getting. It seemed that she was scared.

"It opened to a video and in the comments, words started to type out… by themselves. I'm not lying!"

"Okay, I'll take your word for it…" Kate laughed nervously.

"…sorry." Sarah grew nervous too. "I'm… I don't know what else to do."

She had the thought of referring to the police. It was the most logical thing to do. She chose fully to remain quiet, just to wait for that chance. Soon came the loud honk of a car just beyond the school gate. Her train of thought faded away and she looked up, seeing a disgruntled Kate pick up her bag.

"Thanks, by the way." Sarah said as she slowly began to place the box back into her backpack.

"Come on." her friend said.

She gave Sarah a smile and joked. "Dad's waiting, Jackie."

Only her parents called her that. It was her family nickname. When other's said it at school, she hated it.

"Please, don't." Sarah laughed.

"I knew it!"

"Stop."

Mickey was able to hear as they were heading to the car picking them up. Jackie, huh?

As a friend to her, Kate made it seem like Sarah (or Jackie as her Dad liked to call her) was going to meet her Mom there after work in the mall district for dinner. The mouse in the bag was never mentioned. Sarah didn't say much other than the usual hello and thank you to her friend's father. She was more worried of the strangest that was going on. Mickey, on the other hand, was keeping himself very low and very focused, to keep his mind still and from wandering again. It was so soon now. All he needed to do was speak out instead of hiding. He was tempted sorely to always hide. The ride though was a little rough for his liking. Everything was so vast for him here and there was so much he needed to do…before Maleficent can bring even more damage. This was the one day and it was passing on to early evening now. Midnight was coming, he had to keep reminding himself of that!

"Is anything wrong, Jackie…?" asked Kate's father, David.

"Oh! uh… No, everything's fine." she said with a sort of nervous smile.

Kate's worried look didn't help that much. Yes, it was a fib entirely.

"I'm just meeting my mom there. Yeah! She and I are going to have dinner there too."

"That sounds fun!" the kind man smiled.

"Yeah!" Sarah agreed, keeping her eyes on that bag.

Fibbing was the least of her problems, compared to what was really going on. She was overrun with frantic thoughts of perhaps it was wise to have the police come. The drive was unpleasant already for her and she knew he wasn't having such a good time either. She took a deep breath to calm herself down, to not seem so obvious. She felt her stomach jump when the street formed low beneath a bridge and both she and Kate were able to spy the marvelous trademark of the Lego store. Entirely made out of the Legos there stood a giant, black and purple dragon taken straight out of the Disney classic. It seemed to climb up atop the round building as a spew of green flames (which made up of Lego too) seemed to be shooting out from its open jaws. It was quite an eye catch for both of them, but the moment was broken when the car made a gradual turn. Soon enough, passing an avenue and a boulevard or two, they came into one of the resort's vast parking lots. As usual on a day like this, even a weekday, there were no spots close to the District. Gadly, Sarah was just going to be dropped off.

So she was.

"It was nice seeing you again." David smiled as she got out of the car.

"Tell your Mom I said Hi!" Kate perked up.

Though she wished she could come along with her friend, she couldn't today and sadly waved Sarah goodbye. Guiltily, Sarah waved back as they drove away. All that awaited her was the sound of music and people behind her. What was she going to expect now? Worriedly, she lowered her bag and checked on the box.

Good, the box was safe and she was here in Downtown Disney. As usual, there was a lively crowd all around as she started to walk. At the time she was trying to hide just how scared she was. Kids were playing by the fountain. Music was bright and loud and the sun was sharp. That drive was just far too awkward and she felt bad for not being truthful with Kate. It seemed that she may have hurt her feelings, but she did not know what to expect from this. Talking to a mouse, bagging him in her backpack after a weird night of someone talking to her through her laptop. None of it made a lick of sense. She did catch that sad, worried look on Kate's face when she was driven away…. Sarah was at a loss and now she wished that Kate did come. Then again, no.

Still, there was so much time left.

Now what? was the overall question.

Seeing all these people wasn't much help either. It was soon when she felt him throwing a fit again.

"Okay, okay just —" she told him as she began to jog towards a shady bench, away from the crowd.

She checked on him once more and he seemed really happy or relieved for that matter.

"I don't want you running away again, okay? And I don't think they'll let us in…."

He squeaked, excitedly when he saw exactly where they were. It felt awfully weird to be here for not the element of fun and carefree time, but for something deeply mysterious. Sarah looked across the way towards the bustling stores and rowdy restaurants. Checking her phone hopefully to see if her family had given her a sign, she stood up with the open box. She trusted the mouse but now it was starting to seem a little ridiculous. Midnight? They had to wait until midnight now? Now what were they to do until then? It was passed four in the afternoon. Which meant that the Park was busy as could be, as it was every single day.

California Adventure and Disneyland never would be calm, even on a school day. The rides were crowded, the parades were cheered on and the music was bouncy, cheery and loud. The refurbished Sleeping Beauty Castle shimmered in the sun despite the hectic crowds of parents, families and children. Stores were bustling with business. Snacks, toys and candy were lost on the usually shining ground but were then swept away, only to get messy again. King Triton's Fountain nearest to the screaming Matterhorn Mountain was in a dance, the water being shot to and fro over guest's heads. Children jumped to catch the flying water, the summery weather making it even more fun. It all seemed normal and as overbearing as could be as lines went out into the streets and walkways. It was no different in the secondary park across, only something was going on and the guests shrugged it off but were only disappointed in missing out.

All right, Screamers! Face forward and hang on! bellowed the excited voice over announcer as a coaster car came out from beneath a bridge, facing the first hill before the launch. A build up of music built up the excitement and anticipation as onlookers watched on at the passengers.

10…9… 8 … 7 … 6 … 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1!

With a jolt forward, the car launched fast, surprising the riders. Some screamed and a few cheered. The train went faster and faster and soared up with a roar up the first hill.

As the coaster roared and screams came from all directions, there was a crowd of people at the entrance to the ride just below it. It was the popular Toy Story Mania 3D shooting ride and it seemed that the ride was closed, possibly for the rest of the day. Reason for it being closed, well… that was the great mystery. People were leaving in disappointment as the repair men and managers tried to pin point the problem. The ride began as normal when the day started, but only a half hour ago, all of the screens just went blank. Each screen scared the guests with a loud static noise and they all went out in a white flash as if someone pulled a plug on it. Figuring that something may have snapped on the screens, they went to check… but every wire and circiut seemed to be untouched and working just fine. So, not wanting to scare and worry the guests, the ride was closed down for the day until this mystery was solved. As the cars were parked…one car stopped by something by the track cord.

It looked like a hat. A deeply familiar hat, that was from a toy. A Woody doll, to be exact. Someone picked it up and studied it. The man looked around before he made to the employee exit door, putting the lost (strangely leather) cowboy hat onto one of the desks as he called through his ear piece to his manager. Paying no mind to what he found, he went on…leaving it there. He left the empty office and all seemed quiet and tense. Soon, there was a shuffle of papers and something fell off one of the shelves.

"Dah!" he yelped and he tried to get back under the desk.

He looked like a toy and landed with a fluff on the floor when he got to a dark corner.

"…whew… whew… okay…" he panted when he knew he was safe. "Dang, that was a close one!"

He was an animated object, a doll…who was hatless and worried. He peeked out again. The face of a cowboy worried looked around the office. He was able to hear the people outside and the rumble of the rollercoaster from above. Glad to know that he was alone, the cowboy doll took a step out, only searching for one thing.

"…hah!" he smiled, spotting his hat on the desk.

Briskly, he climbed up the cabinet and snagged the hat before the door opened again. On the virtual clock on one of the computers turned to 5:00 pm.