The Outside Characters (2021)

by xXTheAngel'sScribeXx

In memory of Jenna, also known as xXTheDevil'sAdvocateXx and Psychedelic Hurricane. A group of women find themselves in the Disneyverse and get told they need to save the world. A more personal matter arises, when they realize that the soul of a beloved friend who passed away has been a hero among the denizens of Disney. But even she isn't enough as a sinister force is on the rise.

1. Foreword

Foreword

Hey, everyone. If you are giving this story a chance, then you have all of my thanks. This story is important to me along with the beautiful people involved.

You see, a lot of you have never seen this fic before. But years ago, I posted The Outside Characters in memory of a beloved writer and an even more beloved friend. You may know her and you may not. Her name was Jenna. And her pen name was xXTheDevil'sAdvocateXx.

She died some years ago from an illness.

I won't lie. I thought long and hard about posting this story again. I had originally deleted the story and left FanFiction and DeviantArt through fear, anger, and grief.

After all these years, I have wanted to finish what I started.

But I had lost the original files. To post The Outside Characters again, I would have to start from scratch. Sure, I could work off of BlackWolfStar15's remake of The Outside Characters (big shout out to her for taking the reigns for awhile), but that wouldn't make the story quite the same.

It wouldn't be mine.

So I attempted to start over. But as I sat there in my sad attempt, I knew in my gut that the story I originally wrote would not be as it was. I would be far too tired to attempt what I had once done. The story wouldn't convey the same emotion and love that I previously put into it.

But today on July 1, 2021, something big happened. I had found the old files. In an old DropBox account no less. Not all of the chapters were there, but most of them are. And it's more than enough for me to believe this is a sign from God.

It changed everything.

About ten years ago, Jenna rekindled a fire in me to write. It didn't matter that I wouldn't make a living off it. All the stories I had written (and sadly deleted), were all because of her. Her stories inspired me to be the best writer I could be. Some of you had not even heard of her. But she was one of the best writers on FanFiction. Her Lion King one was her most popular: more than 1,000 reviews.

Now I finally have the chance to repay her, me and the writers who are involved, whom I plan to list in the first chapter.

For the readers who had stuck with us with this story before, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope you still find enjoyment in reading it even after all this time. Some changes will be made, but the whole of the story as it is will remain the same.

This story is dedicated mainly to her. But whether you knew her or not, it is also dedicated to every single one of us. This is a story of suffering a loss, fighting our battles, and ultimately healing ourselves. This is dedicated to all of you are currently struggling with your own fights.

Know that through all your mistakes and insecurities, you deserve the best even if you feel you do not.

Even though this story may not be the best written, I pray that this story gives you the hope you need, the courage you desire, and the peace you seek.

The Outside Characters

Coming July 2, 2021