THE MONSTER MAKER

Boom! Shaka Boom! Yeah alright! Were here in yet another addition to Randall's stories! Now here's the thing, I'm planning this one to be different than the others. This one is in a new format I'm experimenting with. Also, there are two surprises in this story that will stun some. This story is gonna be a goody! This story explains much about the mysterious Slade. Oh jeez...there was more to say but I forgot! Oh well! Enjoy!

Chapter 1 Dear Friends

A year later after the destruction of the zeppelin, everyone had a change. Luther was placed into a laboratory, which studied him to find a way to turn him back into his human self once again. Readagar still lived at the mansion, but still kept in close contact with everyone else. Readagar was now considered both a Boggs, and a Viper. Sully and Mike continued for working as the CEO and co-CEO of Monsters Inc. Joy went back to her family, who had been missing her, and decided to see Randall through her own door, which was always open at night to Randall and Sean. Rayford and Naomi went back to Monsters Inc. to work together with there son as wanted. Sean and Randall were now working on the same Scare Floor with them. Randall still Top Scarer with his father behind him, and Sean as his assistant. Randall and Sean lived in a home not to far from Monsters Inc. that was in Scare Drive. Naomi and Rayford lived not too far away in a house in Slinker Lane. As for request, Rayford allowed Sean to be with Randall after what much he had done for the family. Randolph was helping with the monster scientists that were helping Luther. Everyone was happy....although......Randall could tell....things were to change again in his life.....or rather....all of theirs........

(SCREAM!)

Screams filled the rooms of M.I. this morning. Through the early night, the two Top Scarers showed there best for the past year. The building had been modified with a fast door system, making it easier for one to call down a door without waiting for it long. The company almost looked like brand new paint was covered all over the entire building. More janitors had been hired to take up the job of keeping up the place's top standards. Mostly, the company still hasn't changed.

"Ow...jeez Ran...." Sean said as he backed a bit from the door from the sound of the scream.

Randall came out of his door, looking at Sean, forcing himself to chuckle a bit. He then looked up at the Scare Board to see his points rise by 534 points. "Yes!". He did a high five motion with Sean.

"Good job Randall, I think we could fill tomorrows quota with scares like this..." Sean said, lifting off the canister beside the door's rim.

Naomi soon came into view. She had been waiting for Ray to come out of his door for a while now. "Son, I have to admit your being just like your father..." She said, giving him a gentle smile.

Randall chuckled and seemed to crack his knuckles before he answered. " Well mom...I may have my dad's scareing gift, but I'm still fast than my old....Ow!".

Just at that, a scream that had was like the one from Randall's door came to them. In the middle of the scream, the door in the station opened, and Rayford stepped out, closing the door with his tail. He took a quick glance at the score board, seeing his score jump up by 495 points, before turning to Randall. "Another successful scare a?".

Naomi went over and unscrewed the canister, giving a Ray a small kiss. "Good work honey".

Rayford shrugged then rubbed the back of his neck. "Well I have haven't done it in a long time..." he replied to her.

Randall chuckled, placing his two top hands behind his head. "Its experience dad...." he added on to what he said.

Rayford looked at him, a smile appeared on his face. "Yes son....your turning into a fine young scarer...". Randall looked at him a little awkward. "Uh dad.....we are the only scarers" he said, a little hurt in his tone. Rayford returned at what he said. "Son...even through I don't agree that monsters should....make kids laugh....we have to keep the power up."

Randall knew what he meant. "Tough job..."he said. "But someone has to do it!" Rayford and Sean both replied. Rayford looked at Sean in a confused manner while Sean chuckled, knowing he had heard that saying.

(BBBBBBBBBBBRRRRRGGGGG!)

Rayford looked up at the ringing bell beside the Scare Board. "Oh.....that's the quitting bell...".

Rayford and Randall went over to there desks to place the "Scared Kids" folder back into a folder attached to a side of on of the tables wall's, and picked up the folders that were to be delivered to Roz. Strangely enough, Roz kind of enjoyed working at M.I., but she seemed to be assigned to keep an eye on Randall. Sean and Naomi sent back the doors and took the rack of canisters over to about 30 other racks, showing that Randall and Rayford had done about 270 doors. The racks were to be taken up by the day shift and placed into a hole in the "Filling Room" that led the canisters into the facility that placed the screams into "The Changer".

*

The four were now walking down the street, each with their coat on, being in the Fall season. There were more cars and lights carelessly left on now, due to because blackouts were now left behind thanks to the comedians and Top Scarers. Randall turned to Rayford, seeming a little unsure of what he was going to ask.

"Umm....so dad....how's....Luther?" Randall asked, feeling a little afraid of what his dad would say. Ray only shrugged a bit without saying anything. "Maybe I'll tell him Ray...." Naomi offered. Rayford moved from beside Randall so Naomi would be beside him.

"Your brother phoned me yesterday on his progress...."Naomi said, remembering the call now. "Is he ok? I mean...after those burns he got." Randall asked. "Yes...he should be lucky he was a monster with..." Sean cut in. "A fantastic healing ability?". Naomi looked at him, seeing that Sean did know some things about Randall other than his life in particular. " Why yes.....Randolph said its a stepping progress..." She added. Sean had placed in another question. "Is Luther....ok with this?". "Randolph told me Luther said that he would go along with them helping him, if only he is able to get to see his family". Randall nodded.

"....You know, I kinda felt sorry for him actually" Sean said, revealing that he actually did. Randall nodded as well. "Yeah....kind of like me at first...." he said, remembering the times when he was alone, only Randolph being his family. Ray turned to him, knowing what he had said. "Son...we made a promise....we will never leave you....". "That's right" Naomi added. Randall smiled. "Thanks mom....dad...". The two smiled as well.

*

The group a arrived at Randall's house. Randall knew that in a year or two he and his parents probably be living together as a family. After saying goodbyes, Naomi and Rayford went to their home. Even through it seemed that Naomi and Rayford didn't spent much time with Randall, they actually did. Everyday and every time Ray and Randall had a day off, they spent time as a family. Randall quiet enjoyed it.

"I tell you Ran...." Sean said as he opened the door. He turned on the light switch and hung up his coat, as did Randall, who plotted down into the nearest chair, which was the in the living room, his own chair. "Phew....yeah" he said exhaustedly. Sean came over, resting his right arm on the cushioned top of Randall's chair. "I knew I'd like it here..." he said in an almost proud manner of the decision he made a year ago.

Randall looked up at him. "Well....I'm glad..." he said in the same kind of manner. Sean looked back down at him, but then they both looked straight ahead at the window ahead of Randall's chair.

"I wish Joy would have stayed through." Sean added, switching to an new subject. "Yeah...." Randall said.

Sean went over and sat in near Randall's, getting comfortable at first. Randall then thought of a topic.....knowing he wouldn't feel too bad about talking with Sean about it.

"...To think...its been about what....five years since my.....banishment?" he asked as a topic, feeling a little sore. " I think about 6 counting this year..." Sean replied. "I just can't get it out of my head...." Randall added, a little sadness on his face.

"Well...are you thinking about publishing your book? I mean you already gave it to the mayor and he should be done reading it sometime soon". "About my banishment?...Maybe...." He was unsure....very unsure...Sean nodded knowing about what he was thinking. "Well...maybe the mayor will meet you soon about getting rid of that "law"". Randall looked up at him again, his head was down due to exhausting.

"You know I get this feeling something's going to happen..." he said. Sean knew what he meant but..... "Randall....you shouldn't worry all the time....listen, everything's fine." he said. "Had a hard life, having no parents....or friends...and now you got a family and friends who care about you". Randall smirked at that. "Yeah...I guess your right". "You have a nice life Randall.....hmph...and your still young". Randall chuckled. "And handsome!". Sean chuckled at that, remembering how many times Joy had called him that. Randall then slowed his laughing to a small giggle. "Still.......".

(Ding!)

Both of them looked at the door, confusion on their faces.

"Maybe its your parents?" Sean suggested. "Maybe..." Randall answered, a little unsure as well. He got up and went to the door. He looked through the small eyes piece fitted for his height on the door. No one was seen. "What in the....?" he questioned. He opened the door.

(PPPPRRR!)

Randall suddenly found himself on his back, and something moving on his stomach. "What the heck is t....!?" he could hear Sean say. Randall opened his eyes to see a.....fluppy on his stomach. It had three eyes, all turquoise and a dalmatian-type of body. Dragging from its neck was a red colored leash.

"Oh no....." Randall said. Sean was a little speechless at the moment, knowing he had seen that dog once before in some form or another. Randall got up, the fluppy continuing its small barking. "Sorry Randall.....he's just too fast huh?" came a voice from outside. Then...two monsters came to the door. Sean seemed to be shocked as Randall was speechless. Standing there....as if Randall hadn't met them in years....was.......

"Caylin!? Leia!?" Randall shouted in immense happiness.

Caylin Swisher....and Leia Hawaii.....

"Guess Midnight missed you a pal?" Caylin said in a joyful mood, hanging his coat on the rack, missing it once. "W...What are you two doing here!?" Randall said, a little confused this time. "What? You haven't seen us for years and you ask that?" Caylin said, giving detail they really have met. "It took us a while since you moved out of your apartment" Leia said.

"Oh this is great!" Randal said with joy. He hugs Leia, and starts shaking Caylin's hands as much as he could. "Ahem...Randall..." said Sean, who appeared in view. "Oh...yeah....guy's this is my f...." He was cut off by Caylin's whelping, and then hiding behind Leia. "A-a-a-a human!" Caylin yelped, making Randall chuckle a bit. "You haven't told him since a year ago have you?" Randall said to Leia, who was in a calm state unlike Caylin. "Oh yeah....Caylin....Humans aren't toxic" Leia said to the shivering monster behind her. "What!? You never told me!?" Caylin said, getting up from his embarrassing state, making Randall chuckle again at it. Leia turned to Sean. "So....umm" she started. "Sean...." Sean said, still seeming in a shaky mood. "Right...how do you know Randall?" she said, getting her question out. "Well...I saved him from banishment" he answered. "Oh really!? Wow...." She said, seeming impressed. Randall seemed to shiver, remembering the boats, forest, beatings....and other things.

Caylin seemed fine now, so he added. "Thanks....if you'd haven't had saved his tail, I would have gotten stuck with Leia". Leia shot a glare at him that would say "What do you mean by that!?". Caylin knew what she was thinking, and quickly held up his hands in case she punch him. "Nothing personal!" he said quickly.

"...So how about you two?" Sean said, seeming to really want to know. "Well...me and....Randall were friend's since high school....best friends" Caylin answered. "I met Randall a couple days before he disappeared..." Leia also answered. "Were.....just friends" Randall quickly added. "...So...you two knew him...then lost track of him?" Sean asked. "Yeah...every since he was gone those six years...well..." Leia said, but Randall interrupted. "Yeah...I was gone that year and hardly remembered went outside those five years after I came back....sorry guy's" Randall said, a little sorry he had forgotten about his friends, knowing that he had revenge on those five years he was back in Monstropolis. "Its alright" Leia said, perking him up a bit. "Yeah, and we finally caught up to ya" Caylin said. "Yeah...when we first found out about that crash..." Leia started. "The Zeppelin?" Sean remembered. "Right" Leia said.

"Randall probably brought it down by being the chef" Caylin remarked jokingly. "Cay...." Randall shot back, giving Caylin a small smirk. "Well....now that that's settled....I heard you found your mom and dad Randall....." Leia said, making Randall switch to a happy feeling. "Yeah....now I have a true family" Randall replied, but Caylin seemed to differ from what he just said. "Yeah....Congratulations Rand...." was all he added. "Yeah thanks" Randall replied.

"....You know....why don't we have a small party?" Sean added, seeming to make everyone a little confused. "What? Is it someone's birthday or something?" Caylin added. "No, no.....its just...well....since you guys are here" Sean said, trying to convince. "I think its a good idea," Randall said, trying to back him up, "After all....you guy's need to meet my parents". "Yeah..." Caylin said, feeling a bit down. "Speaking of which....," Leia began, "How's Randolph?". "Well....I'll explain when everyone gets here....want to come along with me Cay?" Randall said to Caylin. "Well actually I was just...." He began, but Randall waved a large roll of money in his top right hand in front of him. "You sure you don't want anything" Randall said, making himself give a smirk. "O-k Cap'n!" Caylin said quickly, grabbing his coat. Randall grabbed his, placing his hands through the four-armed designed coat. Every since he was able to talk to the mayor, he asked to have a store that sold suits and such for his kind.

"We'll be back soon" Randall said, closing the door, but then came back in a grabbed his scarf that his brother had given him and wrapped it around his neck then went back out. Sean and Leia were now alone. "So...Leia..." Sean began. "Yes?" She replied. "Leia.....Hawaii?" Sean seemed to ask. " How did you know my last name??" Leia replied, very surprised. "Uh...I.....saw it in Randall's....address book" he said. Leia seemed to by it.

*

After Randall and Caylin returned, Randall called up his parents to come over. Seeing as they should meet the two, and it still being early...or rather early night, they came. A somewhat-kind of party was going on at Randall's for Caylin and Leia. But....on the roof of th building across Randall's apartment, looking through the window, with his back against the chimney.....was Slade. He was silent...

"Everything alright Slade?" came a voice from the shadows behind Slade. "Yeah...Randall's parents are back.....they don't need me anymore" Slade said, still looking at the house. "Oh Slade....you shouldn't stubborn....your like there....step father" the voice said. "Well.....what about you sis?" Slade said, cocking his head toward the shadow behind him. Then, stepping out from the shadows...was Carmyne. "Brother.....he could be considered....my step brother...Randall and Randolph" She said. "Its hard to explain....I'll....tell him about myself soon...if he wants" he said. Carmyne comes over beside him, kissing him on the cheek, with Slade barely moving. "....You know I couldn't feel that" Slade said, a little hurt in his voice. "I thought you would Slade..." Carmyne said, placing her top right hand on his back.....

*

"So....your Mr. Rayford Boggs?" Leia asked. At the point, Randall was introducing Leia to his parents while Caylin was invading the snack's table in the living room with Midnight. "Please...call me Ray" Ray said, assuring Leia he liked her. "And you must be Naomi Boggs..." She said again. "Why yes....nice to meet you Leia" Naomi responded. Randall smiled, knowing his parents liked her. He moved over to Caylin in the living room, who was packing up a plate of weird orange spiked things. "Wow...so that's your parents eh?" Caylin said, a little unsure. "Yeah....strange huh? I go my mother brother and f...." Randall stopped and looked at Caylin. He had his head looking down at the floor as if he'd been struck dead. "Oh....Caylin....I'm sorry..." Randall said in his most sorry voice that he could possibly make. "Its.....its alright Randall..." Caylin said, taking in a deep breath and raising his head. "I...just wish he was here you know? I miss him" Caylin added, still feeling down. "....Listen....maybe you turn up like me....your father will come back" Randall aid, trying to cheer him up. "....I won't have two sets of hands will I?" Caylin said in a more cheerer voice, trying to make himself feel better. Randall chuckled. "He he....no....? Where's Sean?" Randall said. Caylin just shrugged not knowing either.

*

Sean was on the second floor n his room. He was looking through a stack of letters on his desk and found what he was looking for. It was a letter from Joy.

Dear Sean,

Guess what! As I was thinking of you guy's, I thought of a great story! Sure, we had a real adventure, but this way I can tell it to everyone! I think I can tell everyone about our adventures, besides, who would believe the actually happened? Anyhow, I came up with some good characters to make it better....umm....I think its....oh yeah! Caylin Swisher and Leia Hawaii! What do you think? I'll come to see you and Randy soon!

-Joy ^-^

"What do you know...." Sean said in a joyful tone. "Sean!" came a voice from downstairs. "Coming!" Sean yelled back, placing the letter in a drawer of th desk.

*

Ray was laughing at Caylin who now had a smile on his face from making him laugh. "You know Caylin, why don't you go into business as a comedian?" Ray asked. "Strange.....I haven't noticed that..." Caylin said, still joking. "Honestly Caylin, you could go global...." Naomi said, giving him a step towards the idea. "Hmm...." Caylin thought. Leia came right up next to Caylin. "Uh oh....you shouldn't get him too confident Ms. Boggs...." Leia said, but she was too late. "Caylin Comedian....no....Comedian Caylin, yeah that's it!" Caylin said, visioning the idea. "How about Mr. Trip Toes" Randall said in a chuckling mood, coming up behind Caylin. "Hey.....Randall come on..."Caylin said in defense. "Its not like I'm gonna trip over the mike as soon as I get on the stage" Caylin added. "I'm not clumsy". "What? your....'athletically challenged' right?" Leia said with a small laugh. "Uh...what she said" Caylin responded. "Oh...Ray...Naomi..." Sean said as he came down and stopped at the end of the stairs. "Hi Sean" Said Nomi. "How's your arm?". Sean remembered. "Oh...its fine thanks to Randall" Sean said.

(Knock!)

Randall looked at the door, a little confused, but went over to it and opened it. "Randall!". "Brother!" Randall said. Randolph came in, hanging his coat and specialized hat that let his fronds stick out on the rack. Randall hugged Randolph for a second. "What are you doing here?" Randall said to him. "Oh son!" Ray interrupted by seeing Randolph come in. "Hi mom....dad..." Randolph said by seeing them. "We weren't expecting you" Naomi said, knowing how busy Randolph really was. "Well...Jeff's covering for me, and were close to getting Luther back to normal" Randolph said to answer there questions he knew they'd ask. But then he turned to Caylin and Leia. "Oh...Leia...." He said, remembering them. "Hi Randolph" Leia said. "Uh oh..." Caylin responded a little hesitated. "Oh.....Caylin...you still got the keys to my Night Cruiser?" Randolph said. "Umm...well..." Caylin hesitatingly said. Caylin had forgotten that he had "Accidentally" wrecked Randolph's car a couple years ago by "Accidentally" borrowing it.

"Oh well...easy come easy go eh?" Randolph said, reassuring Caylin he wasn't going to start knocking him silly. "Uh...yeah" Caylin tried to say. "Well...glad to see your here brother" Randall said.

"Hey guy's!". Everyone looked in the living room seeing Sean, a tape in his hand. "Oh no....not that...." Randall sighed. Caylin went over to take a look at it. "Hey! "Tales Of Monstropolis Edition 11"! This ain't even out yet!" Caylin replied in a cheered tone. "Yeah...Randall....got kind to the movie goers and we got this tape for free" Sean said, giving a small smirk in Randall's direction. "Oh well...I'm up for anything, come on!" Randolph placed in. "Ehh.....ok...why not..." Randall gave up and sat on the couch with his parents.

*

After a couple hours, Naomi and Rayford went home to rest for the night. Sean was upstairs, asleep most likely, while Caylin, Randall and Leia were still downstairs. Caylin was on the couch while Leia and Randall were in chairs. "So....," Randall began, "What have you two been up to?". "I'm living with my mom" Caylin answered quickly. Randall looked at him confused. "What? I haven't been able to find the right job yet" He added from Randall's look. "Ok....Leia?" Randall asked. "Well....my dad's still gone....so I'm living close to my mom because we support each other" Leia answered. " He's still missing?....hmm.." Randall questioned. "Its not like you two have changed". "That's me..." Caylin said. "Well....I'm glad you guy's are still my friends even through we haven't seen each other in a while.". Caylin hopped up from the couch, seeming to look around. "Has....anyone seen Midnight?" He said a bit worried. Leia and Randall looked around as well. "Where'd that dog get to now?" Leia questioned, having much experience with Midnight.

*

Not knowing, when Naomi and Rayford left, the curious fluppy went outside. He was standing on the sidewalk, looking at the huge company of Monsters Inc. The fluppy's eyes could clearly see a dark figure roam around the front, then disappear. "Rwwwrrr!" the fluppy growled. Midnight was just about to start running at what it was, before it was picked up.....by Caylin. "Hey boy...what'cha doing out here, I don't want you being my pet ice cube" Caylin said. Midnight continued yelping, making Caylin look in the direction. "Find him Cay!?" came Randall's voice from inside. "....Huh?...Oh yeah! Come on..." Caylin heads inside.

*

Leia soon went home. And, as it seemed common, Randall let Caylin stay over. Soon, daylight creped in, making the Comedians at M.I. start there run.

Caylin Swisher and Leia Hawaii!? Yes! Credit to Joy for letting me have them for this story! They will be in this story from now. And that part with Slade. Slade and Carmyne.....are related? How? Who is this guy really? You'll find out. Please tell me how this first chapter went. No flames please, it took me a hard time writing this.....