A/N: There are couples but at the end of this fanfic some of them are changed

Disclaimer:I don't own High School Musical or any of the songs or people in this story

Chapter One: Boat Ride

Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor rode along the small currents of the water, leading them in the direction of Party Island. Troy wrapped his muscular arm around Gabriella's shoulder and pulled her closer as the wind grew strong, wiping her mane of dark hair all around her. Chad did the same for Taylor who let out a low giggle and rested her head on one of his broad shoulders.

"I still don't know why couldn't wear couple's costumes," Gabriella mumbled in her Cinderella costume.

"Chad and I had already planned to be pirates for this year, it's our tradition," Troy said for the hundredth time. He brushed a lock of hair from her face and planted a warm kiss on her check, "Feel better?"

"A little," She answered him with a groggy voice.

"Hey, Taylor," Gabriella whispered.

"Yeah?" Taylor's voice answered from across from her.

"What does your costume look like?"

"Can't tell you until we get there," Taylor said with a laugh, winking at Chad. A wide grin spread across his face and he planted his lips on hers for a moment. As they pulled away Taylor looked flushed and she was gasping for breath fanning herself with her hand, "HOT!"

Chad chuckled and nodded in Troy's direction, "You know the plan for tonight?"

"Yeah," was all Troy said as the boat began to dock on the shore of the island. It wasn't a large boat, more like a rowboat but with a motor.

The guy manning the boat tied it to a small but tall post and helped them off and onto the dock. The island was about the size of a football field, maybe a little bigger and it was overflowed with trees. The only buildings or structures for that matter were the five story mansion where the party was taking place and a small tool shed behind it.

Troy, Gabriella, Taylor, and Chad walked up the narrowed dirt path labeled with signs for the party. Pink sparkly signs decorated with the Evan's logo pink and turquoise balloons attached to every post marking an arrow, leading in the direction of the party.

Troy offered Gabriella his leather coat since the wind had picked up and the degrees were dropping by the second.

"Thanks," She smiled gladly taking the jacket from him and placing it around her almost frozen shoulders. He wrapped his arm around her waist. They walked behind Chad who was giving Taylor a piggy-back ride. Taylor was laughing beyond belief, oblivious to the deathly quiet forest surrounding them.

They came to a stop at the doorsteps of the mansion and looked up. Way too scary for Gabriella's taste, but modern-like. Before they could knock the door flung open and Ryan greeted them in a black tux with a cute pink flower.

"Who are you supposed to be?" Chad asked sarcastically, an evil smirk on his face, "00'7?"

"No, you but with a brain," Ryan answered quickly through gritted teeth.

"Ouch, style, quickness, and sting, triple points," Troy laughed, high-fiving Ryan. Ryan gave Chad a smirk and leads them into the ballroom (first floor) where the party was. The room was highly impressive. It looked really scary, dead bodies (fake) hanging from the ceiling, a few half open coffins, grave markers as table legs, and a large stage covered in what looked like dried blood. There were only about six other people there including Martha Cox, Jason Cross, Zeke Baylor, Kelsi Mielsen, and a girl and guy from the drama committee. But then they weren't including the three guys on stage with instruments.

"Are we early or something?" Gabriella asked Ryan, looking around the room for any people they might have missed.

"Or something," was all that came out of his mouth, "Sharpay had an exclusive guest list."

"Must have been very exclusive," Taylor grumbled starring at Gabriella.

"Don't worry guys," Troy said gleefully, "We can still have a party with the people we have here. Ryan do you have any CDs and a stereo system?"'

"Yeah, it's over here, in case the guest gets bored of the band." He walked over to a black linen clothed table and brought it over to them.

Chad flipped through a stack of CDs until he came upon a mix CD, "Pop this in Troy," he handed the CD over to Troy who quickly popped it in and waited as the Stereo read the CD.

What will happen next?...seriously I have no idea but I will figure something out! What CD did Chad pick out. Read more to figure out…

Comment Please! Constructive Criticism is appreciated. Don't be too harsh, this is my first fanfic.