Finding Dory

A/N: Ok, at least I got some reviews. Really, people. More of you guys should read this section. Thank you for reviewing, the people who did.

Disclaimer: I do not own Finding Nemo

Chapter 1: Surprises

"Marlin, wake up. It's Nemo's birthday!" said an over energetic Dory as she nuzzled Marlin softly. They were in their cave home. After Dory moved there, they had to move to a different home so she could live with them. Marlin grunted softly, simply turning around. "Wake up, sleepy head" she said, nudging Marlin a little harder now. Marlin opened his eyes weakly, obviously annoyed at being waken this early in the day. "What did you say?" Marlin said, about to fall asleep again. "It's Nemo's birthday. " she said, cheerfully. Marlin's eyes got wide instantly. "Oh yeah! Wait, how did you remember?" he asked Dory, curious. "I dunno. I just remember certain things." she said, bouncing up and down . Marlin quickly grabbed hold of her fin to stop her. The fin lingered on hers, and he quickly let go, blushing. "So.." Dory said, trying to get rid of the awkward silence. "We should, um, we should start getting ready for the party. " said Marlin softly. Suddenly, his eyes got wide when he figured something out. "Where Nemo?" he said quickly. He looked around, trying to spot a tiny fish body around in the den. He started breathing hard. "Marlin! Don't worry. I took him to school for you. He wanted to go early today because Mr. Ray was going to give him a special present. " said Dory, grinning. Marlin slowly calmed down. "Oh. Gee. Thank you, Dory." said Marlin, smiling gratefully to her. "No prob. Now, we really need to set up the party." said Dory, looking around the large cave as if Nemo was going to come any second. "Yeah, we really should." said Marlin, nodding. They quickly left the cave to get everything done.

The whole day was spent with Marlin and Dory setting up the birthday party. They quickly swam to and fro setting up the decorations, getting the food, getting the cake, and inviting friends. And so, once Nemo was picked up at the Drop Off, everything was ready to go. "Dad, you didn't give me my birthday present yet." Nemo complained. Marlin just smiled at continued their journey home.

Once they got home, Nemo found out the delightful surprise. All his school mates were there, as well as the parents. Everybody helped themselves to cake and candy. They played Pin the Tail on the Seahorse and many other party games. It was a joyful celebration, and Nemo was super excited to be turning 7 years old. Only one incident occurred, and that was when Nemo fell into his cake slice. Everybody, gasped, then a few second later, burst out laughing. Nemo himself started cracking up.

It was getting late, and Nemo's classmates were sleeping over for the night. The adults were still up, talking about the latest news happening in the neighborhood. Sandy Plankton mostly talked about the Above world, that is, dry land. And of course, nobody could forget the extraordinary adventure Marlin and Dory took to find Nemo.

Soon, the adults left. Marlin would take the kids to school tomorrow. Dory and Marlin settled together in their section of the cave. "Night, Marlin." said Dory, yawning. She scooted over and snuggled by Marlin before he could say anything. Slowly falling asleep, she contemplated the tingly feeling she felt right now. Marlin, on the other side, was more worried trying to keep his feelings in check.

"Oh, Dory, the things you do to me." was the last thing he muttered before he fell asleep.

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Marlin woke up, a bit surprised to see that Dory was still against his side. He let out a small yawn, moving up to the front of the cave to see the outside. He smiled, knowing that he could never get tired of the amazing view. Even at this early time, fish we swimming fast, trying to get to their destinations . Marlin looked at his son sleeping peacefully, and sighed. IT was scary to know that he could have lost him. Just like he lost Coral..

Knowing that it was almst school time, he swam to Nemo to wake him up and his friends. After a few minutes, everyone was awake, even Dory, who had a habit of waking at a specific time. Soon they were all an their way to school, and Nemo and his dad were so busy racing with everyone else, nobody saw Dory getting whisked away by a shadowed figure...

A/N: Darn..Another short chapter. I'll try to post longer ones, okay? You know what to do. That little purple button is just waiting for you to click on it...