Seems like people like this story so far! I'm really excited! Big shout out to The Mulberry for absolutely making me laugh with their review, and to Fizzy Starburst for their awesome review as well. :D And now… as promised… the second chapter!

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Chapter 2

The next morning, after Bonnie had gone off the day care and the rest of the toys were deep into their game of Scrabble, Woody and Buzz snuck off to hide underneath Bonnie's bed and plan just how they were going to break the news to the rest of the group.

"I think our best course of action is to use the buddy system. Older toys with the new ones. Bonnie's toys may feel calmer if they're with someone whose been through this once before."

"Sounds good. But how are we going to tell them?" Woody rubbed the back of his neck in response to his friend's worried question. He knew exactly where Buzz's thoughts were going: Jessie. The fiery cowgirl had an extreme fear of confinement and knew she wouldn't take well to the news of the impending move.

"We just…have to break it to them easy. It'll be okay Buzz." Woody put a caring hand on his friend's arm, seeing the worry in his eyes. "Jessie's a strong girl. And with you by her side everything will be fine. We won't lose anyone during this move." The cowboy's eyes were determined. After years of seeing their friends sold off to other owner's Woody became determined to never lose another member of his small family ever again. He stood, sighing sadly as he thought of Bo, his eyes drifting off into the distance. It was Buzz this time that picked up on the subtlety. He placed a hand on Woody's shoulder.

"She was a good toy Woody, and a good woman. Wherever she is, she's fine."

"I know…I just miss her." Woody trailed off, his gaze shifting to Jessie. "Don't wait forever to show her that you care Buzz…" Woody slowly stepped from under the bed, leaving Buzz to his thoughts. He turned to the familiar soft shuffling of metal coils, and looked to see Slinky approaching him.

"Everything okay there Sheriff?"

"Y-yea Slink…could you get everyone together for a staff meeting?" Woody's words were slow and quiet. Slink's expression turned to a mix of confusion and concern.

"Sure. No problem Woody." He walked off, gathering the rest of the toys together, curious as to what it was that was bothering his sheriff friend so badly.

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"MOVING!" The shouts erupted from nearly every toy that stood in front of the stage of toy blocks on which Woody and Buzz had given the news.

"Yes. From what we heard we move by the end of the week."

"But that's so soon!" Mrs. Potatohead hugged her children close to her protectively.

"We could never get ready that soon!"

"We've never had to move before!"

"Not another box!"

The shouts began to overlap one another before it was impossible to even know what was being said anymore. Woody gave a pleading look to Buzz who quickly stood in front of him.

"Alright! The best way to go about this is to get into pairs. One older toy with one newer toy. That's the best way to go about this. We already know how moving works and we can help you through it. And remember to stay calm. Panicking won't get us anywhere." Buzz's speech seemed to calm the crowd, for now at least. He watched as the toys dispersed, finding a partner to pair with. Mrs. Potatohead took her alien children, but also her newly adopted peapod children, as they all refused to leave her side for this move. Rex paired up with Trixie, Slink with Totoro, Mr. Potatohead with Chuckles, Hamm paired up with both Pricklepants and Buttercup, as the ratio of new to old toys was uneven. Lastly, Woody had paired himself with Dolly and Bullseye, as the little horse would be best off with him. Buzz looked around the room, searching for Jessie before finally spotting her red hat on the window sill. He climbed up, walking over to her.

"Jessie?" He walked up slowly to the cowgirl. She was sitting on the windowsill, her knees wrapped up to her chest as she pulled anxiously at her braid. He sat down next to her, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Buzz!" Her voice was but a whisper as she quickly moved to him, hugging the space ranger tightly, hiding her face into his neck. He froze for but a moment, his heart racing, before wrapping a pair of gentle arms around the girl he cared for so much, rubbing her back soothingly, whispering to her softly.

"It'll be okay Jess…don't worry." The two sat there like that for a while before Jessie slowly pulled away, her voice soft.

"I just can't handle being in a box again. I can't stand being in the dark!" Again she began to play with her braid. Buzz grabbed her hand, squeezing it reassuringly.

"Then just sit close to me." Buzz smiled gently, motioning to his glow in the dark chest, hoping she would at least smile at this attempt to make her feel better. She squeezed his hand in response, scooting closer to him once more.

"Thanks Buzz." She rested her head on his shoulder, smiling calmly. In a daring act of courage, Buzz slowly lifted his arm and placed it around her shoulders, hugging her to him. The two needed no words as they watched the clouds roll lazily by, waiting for Bonnie to return home.

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Hope you all enjoy this chapter! Coming up next: the moooovvveee! Dun dun DUUUNN! :D RxR please! :)