(AN: Well, after a looooooong hiatus (I actually did have half-way valid excuses, however), I am back! And I actually want to write, for once, instead of just thinking about the story like I usually do! I hope you all remember me and this story... anyway, on with chapter five. (audience claps))

Edith squinted and wiped her brow. "Wow, Commander, it sure is hot here. Are you sure this is where Teedie is?"

"Positive," nodded Commander. "Now, let's see here. TR, being annoyed at Juandissimo's obsession with Wanda and his tendency to be over-dramatic, went into the general store." She stopped walking. "Which should be here."

"I don't like this," murmured Edith. "It's scary here."

"I don't like it either," admitted Commander. "Now, stay close, and follow me."

Commander swung the doors open spectacularly and examine the room. Everyone inside stared at this strange, beautiful, and deadly looking woman. Suddenly, her eyes grew a bit wider in mild shock.

"There's a bar in here? A bar, a general store, imagine that! I guess that's the Old West for you." With that, she ambled over to the bar, allowing everyone in the store to get a good glimpse at her, most definitely stirring lustful thoughts just as Guadalupe could.

She plopped down on a bar stool. "Let's see, I think I'll have..."

"Whoa!" a small voice interrupted her. "Just where do you come from? Some place where women are allowed to wear pants?"

Commander spun around, to see little Teedie looking at her, part confused, part admiring, part shock.

"HOLY CRAP!" screeched Commander, leaping of the stool and backing herself against the bar countertop. Teedie blinked, now just confused.

"I... I don't believe it... Well, I guess I do, because I knew you'd be here, but still... I can't believe I'm actually meeting you! And yet I can, because I am, obviously, but still..." Commander babbled.

Teedie stared. "Uh..."

Suddenly, Commander grabbed Teedie's hand and pumped it up and down enthusiastically. "I can hardly believe I'm meeting you, TR, one of the greatest men to have ever lived!"

Teedie winced. "First off, let go of my arm."

Commander did, sheepishly.

"Second off, how do you know who I am, and how can you say that I'm a great man, since I'm not even ten yet?"

Still looking amazed, Commander said, "I'm the author of this story, Teddy, and I'm from the future, and one day, you're going to be the twenty-sixth president of the United States! I have this slight... okay, major... obsession with presidents, and you are by far my favorite! And... I just can't believe I'm meeting you!" she cried again.

Teedie just stared again. Finally, he said, "First off, don't ever call me Teddy. My name's Teedie. And second... I think you're crazy." With that, he turned and started to walk away.

"Wait!" cried Commander. "Don't—"

"Ha HA!" cried three evil guys who appeared out of nowhere, snatching little Teedie up and running off with him before anyone could even blink.

"HEY!" screamed Commander. "Don't you dare kidnap that future president!" She burst outside. "Where did you..."

They were gone. No trace was left of them. It was as if they had never even been there.

Commander's mind raced. This wasn't supposed to happen, this wasn't supposed to happen, she thought frantically. This story wasn't supposed to go like this! But now, even though she was the author, she had no idea where TR was. Her breaths came quicker and more forced as panic started to set in.

Suddenly, in pure rage, Commander hollered, "THIS ISN'T FUNNY! BRING TR BACK RIGHT NOW!!!!!"

No answer.

Commander collapsed on a barrel, full blown panic set in now. "Oh, God, what have I done?" she moaned.

And then she snapped up in terrible realization.

"Edith!"

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Guadalupe came back to consciousness before anyone else. Looking around her, she saw they in some sort of small, dark room, but she had no idea where it was, or how long they had been there. She looked around at her fallen "comrade" fairies, and heaved a heavy sigh. Obviously, Bill and Jim had wanted her, for whatever reason that was. The others were just in the wrong place at the wrong time... and with her. Lupe bit her lip, feeling a bit guilty.

"Uhhh..." The other female... Wanda, Lupe was pretty sure her name was, was coming to.

Wanda struggled to sit up. She then saw Guadalupe and glared at her. "So, where exactly are we now?"

Guadalupe shrugged. "I have no idea. Bill and Jim are the owners of a tavern just down the road... well, just down the road from where we were. I perform for them every so often They are nice guys. But I do not know why they have captured me. They captured you, your husband, your nephew, and my brother because all of you were with me, but why they have captured me I know not."

"Wonderful," muttered Wanda. She pulled out her wand. "I didn't want to have to use this..."

Lupe pulled Wanda's arm down. "No, don't. Just wait awhile. I want to know what they want from us."

Wanda glared at Lupe again. "And what about my godson? He could be anywhere in this terrible town!"

Sighing, Guadalupe said, "But there is obviously something terrible going on with Bill and Jim, and it probably isn't just about them. If your godson is in danger, then it might be because of the same reason that we are captured. And you have to know what you are fighting in order to save your godson. If he is in any danger at all."

"I'm sure he is," moaned Wanda. "But you are probably right..."

Lupe looked at the floor. "Ma'am... I am sorry for acting that way around your husband. You know... it is my job. However, I try to avoid men whom I know are married. I hope you are not... angry with him."

To Guadalupe's surprise, Wanda actually laughed. "Oh no, I'm not angry with him at all. It was just basic instinct that made him act that way. I know that he loves me and is completely devoted to me." Frowning, she added, "I'm not too happy with your actions, however."

Instead of defending herself, Guadalupe asked in wonder, "You are...absolutely positive that your husband feels that way about you?"

Wanda nodded, becoming a bit puzzled at Guadalupe. "Yes, I am. I know for a fact that Cosmo would do anything for me and would never knowingly hurt me." She gazed at Cosmo lovingly, still unconscious on the floor.

Lupe still looked incredulous. "I can scarcely believe that love like that actually exists. I mean, I had heard of it in stories, but they are not real..."

"Maybe you should look harder," said Wanda with a smile. She moved over to Cosmo and stroked his cheek.

"Perhaps..." murmured Lupe. To her surprise, her eyes unconsciously fluttered to where Luden lied.

Suddenly, the door flung open. Two evil looking henchmen grabbed Guadalupe and led her out of the room.

"So... Guadalupe." It was Jim addressing her, sitting at a desk with his hands clasped in front of him. "Tell me what you know of your boss's hidden fortune."

Guadalupe blinked. "What?" she asked. "What hidden fortune?"

"As his employee, I would have hoped that you could tell me," said Jim, clearly disappointed and a bit angry. "Come on. Tell me what you know of it."

"I do not know of any such thing," said Lupe firmly.

"What about that small opening in his office?" asked Jim.

Lupe hesitated. True, there had been that little opening that seemed to be a tunnel, but she had never thought to ask her boss of what it was. She didn't really talk to her boss much at all, really.

"I do not know what it was for," she finally said. "But if you think it was where he hid this 'hidden fortune', then you are probably mistaken. The hole seemed to go on for a long ways, and it was much to small for anyone to fit through."

Jim said nothing. Lupe waited. Obviously, he could tell that she knew less than he did. Finally he spoke to his henchmen.

"Put her back in her cell. But don't let her or the others leave."

(AN: It's getting interesting now, isn't it? Will anyone ever find this hidden treasure? Where were Teedie and Edith taken? Will Commander ever get a grip? All these and more (maybe) will be answered... in an upcoming chapter, maybe not the next one, but... Please review, and see you next chapter!)