A/N: Hi guys! I'm back! So, this chapter focuses on the teens and their new kingdom. This one might not be as exciting, but it's necessary to set up for the third chapter. I hope you like it! Thanks to everyone who reviewed, (and by everyone I mean catspats31. Thanks catpats!). Also, thank you to everyone who read, even if you are a silent reader. It means a lot, guys! Anyways, without further ado, here's the first chapter! CHAPTUH ONE: Cree Lincoln sat in a large throne in the middle of her beautiful castle. The castle had been declared the headquarters for the teen operation, and had functioned as a dungeon, a training facility, and, best of all, Cree's fortress. She was empress now. It felt great to know that she was finally where she belonged. In charge. A slight smirk spread across her face and she chuckled to herself. Everything was going perfectly according to plan... Her thoughts were interrupted by a ringing sound. With a start, she realized that her holo-communicator was going off. She quickly pressed the button to see three lanky guards, standing in the middle of the Sector V tree-house. Cree glared at them. "Your majesty..." They murmured as they bowed. "Status report." She ordered, crossing her arms. The one in the middle stepped forward. He had dark hair and blue eyes. It was clear that he was the one in charge. He cleared his throat. "Wallabee Beatles refuses to quit launching ridiculous escape attempts but, like, we catch him every time, your highness. He's tried to get past us like eight times this morning." Cree nodded thoughtfully. The Beatles kid was stupid. He had no learning curve. She'd seen him run repeatedly into a glass door for an hour before. It was like he to try the same thing over and over and expect different results. "What about Hoagie Gilligan?" "He, like, thinks he can beat us by trying different weird inventions. But we, like, we took away most of his supplies. So now his inventions are like totally lame. He tried this distracter one today and it was basically like a laser pointer for cats." "You didn't fall for it did you?" "No!" The teen looked insulted. "I mean, Jake here did a little bit, but I was good!" Cree rolled her eyes but still nodded. "Good. That's good. Don't let them escape. I think in a few days I'll send someone to pick them up and take them to the dungeon. We want to get them weak and desperate first-" "What about Uno?" A voice behind her growled. Cree turned in annoyance to see Chad, his eyes narrowed as he stared at the holograms of the guards. Their jaws dropped as they looked at him. Chad was in charge of military operations and never took time to talk to people that were much lower on the chain of command. Cree glowered at him. "Chad, what are you-" "I asked you a question." All of Chad's focus was on the guard. "Have you heard from Uno?" The dark-haired guard looked uneasily at Cree. "Your majesty?" He asked uncertainly. "You'd be best off just answering him, Bryan." Bryan swallowed. "What about Uno?" Chad's voice was getting dangerous now. "Have you heard from Uno?" "Uh... n-no, sir. Can't say that we have. It's been a good three days since he's attempted to break out." Chad scowled. "Have you checked on him in that time?" "N-No. But we think that-" "I don't care what you think!" Chad snapped. "Go check his room! If Uno hasn't shown his face, it means he's not there. He doesn't give up!" He looked frustrated as he hissed to himself, "Why doesn't that brat ever give up?" "Uh, your highness?" The guard shot Cree a desperate look. Clearly he thought Chad was psychotic, and did not desire to run around taking orders from a madman. Cree massaged her temples. "It's best to humor him, Bryan. He'll go on like this for days if you don't." "I'll go check on Uno right now, sir." Bryan said quickly. Chad nodded distractedly. Then the guard clicked a button and the hologram disappeared. Cree turned to the blonde teenager, obviously not happy. "Chad... what was that?" The boy looked at Cree and, for the first time, realized that he'd been overshadowing the empress. Gulping, he shrugged. "I just wanted to make sure that he hadn't gone anywhere, your majesty. I wasn't trying to make your commands any less significant. If anyone could ruin your plans it would be Uno." "Why is it that you're only respectful when you've realized you did something stupid? I swear, Chad, you're the most aggravating teen I have to deal with. Remind me why I put you in a position of power?" Irritation flashed in the boy's dark eyes but he quickly hid it. "Because I'm one of the only teens with more than two brain cells. All the others just wanted to use this castle for a party, remember?" Cree did remember. She sighed. "Fine. Just next time, let me do the talking. I'm in charge here, got it?" Gritting his teeth, Chad nodded. "Yes, your highness." "Good-" It was at that moment that the holo-communicator decided to go off. Cree pressed the button and saw only Bryan. He looked panicked. She widened her eyes in anger. "Don't tell me that Uno's gone." "We went into his room and he had, like, booby-trapped the entire thing! Brett and Jake are, like, still in there. Uno himself was long gone. And when I finally got out, G-Gilligan and Beatles were totally gone too!" Cree could feel the fury coming off of Chad in waves, but she shot him a look that told him to keep quiet. Slowly, she stood up. "I see." She said simply. "Don't worry, Bryan. We'll bait them with something they won't be able to ignore." She turned to Chad, who grinned, understanding. "Their teammates."