Everything was blurred but came into focus. Surprisingly, I was in a kitchen. Its yellow and white checkered tiles calmed me as I walking around. The cupboards appeared to be full and in the oven there was something baking. I couldn't tell what it was except for a strong cherry smell coming from the oven. Perhaps it's a cherry pie of maybe even my favorite treat, cherry tarts.

"Zachary dear, why don't you get out of that kitchen?"

I looked up and felt everything around me get taller. Was I shrinking? Did I fall down a rabbit hole? A small chuckle escaped my lips as I thought of being like Alice, like that was ever going to happen.

"Now, now, why don't you play in here?"

I couldn't see this person's face but somehow their hands found a way to pick me up and place into a playpen.

This was all too confusing, why am I here? Where was everyone else? Did everyone make it to somewhere safe or was I the only one alive? Could I possibly be in heaven?

"Zach dear, I want you to remember this and this only if you ever do happen to forget me. I know you are going to be alone without me one day. You won't have me around to comfort or parade you along. You may even save people! But darling, you must always remember to keep your promises and allegiances. Be truthful! I know you can't understand me but oh well. Maybe you'll remember this someday…"

"I do understand," I tried to shout but all that came out of my mouth was gibberish.

But then my world comfort-world started to fade and I felt a falling sensation. I was very confused as to why I was in that kitchen. Why did I choose to remember that now? Would it have any significance?

"Underneath his eyelids, it appears his eyes are moving," sighed Cree. The kid they managed to capture was moving a lot in his sleep.

"I sure hope he isn't one of those crazy people. I definitely don't want to be dealing with one of those!"

"Shut up, Chad!" hissed Cree. "He's waking up now!"

Several times I blinked before my eyes came into focus. Two angry looking people were both glaring at me with their arms crossed.

"Are you with the Kids Next Door?"

"Where did you come from?"

"How can we be sure you aren't lying?"

"We know you must be working with the KND, we've seen you their before. Don't try and deny anything!"

Their questions hit like BB-gun pellets, coming at me hard and fast. My tried to lift myself up but I then realized that I was restrained.

They tied me down…EEK!

So then I started wiggling side to side, trying to activate my help button on my communicator.

"You're locked you know. There's no use trying to wiggle out," scoffed Blondie.

Yeah, I decided to call the blond guy that. Got a problem with it?

"I have no idea what you're talking about! Besides I work for the AC!"

The dark-skinned girl wrinkled here nose at me and Blondie gave me a weird stare.

Well, here we go again.

A/N: Yeah, the beginning is kind of weird but trust me it does have a purpose! Reviews are appreciated!