Hi guys, it's been awhile. I know I said that Where Macey Went would be my final and last story. However, plans changed and I haven't been able to post chapters as weekly as I should have been. School has been really crazy for me this year. I apologize for not keeping up with my stories. Thank you for your patience. So, I'm starting fresh with a new series. Eventually I will complete the three other stories, but until then. Please enjoy this new series. ^-^

Chapter One

The snow is cold under my body. I shiver as the wind rolls down my spine. I'm lying on my stomach, confused and disoriented. What happened? Where am I? The last thing I remember is that I had something urgent to do. My heart is still pounding as I slowly sit up and find figure out my surroundings. Why am I in the forest?

I spot a broken jet pack to my right just a few feet away. I hurry over and inspect it. Did I crash land? What was I doing with a jet pack? I'm terrified of heights! After I gather my thoughts, only one word comes to mind, a name.

"Rookie," I state aloud.

"Over there!" A voice yells close by.

I jump, a little startled.

"I saw the smoke coming from this way!" The same voice shouts again, this time a little closer.

I look around, wildly for a place to hide. I finally hide behind a bush with seconds to spare. Two penguins step into the clearing, where I had just been.

"It looks like someone had a bad crash," A light blue penguin observes.

"Yeah, but where's the pilot?" the dark green penguin with the familiar voice questions, scratching his head.

"I don't know." The light blue penguin mutters, examining the scene.

What should I do? Should I trust them? I watch from my hiding spot as the two penguins continue to walk around the crash site. The light blue penguin nears the bush but doesn't spot me. He turns away and walks back over to his friend. They say something that I can't quite hear and then the blue penguin speaks up, "I hope the pilot isn't seriously hurt."

"Yeah," the dark green penguin agrees. "We're only here to help them."

"They couldn't have gone to far, Gus." The blue penguin answers, "plus the sun will be going done soon and I hear the weather is going to drop a few degrees tonight."

"According the Club Penguin Times, a storm is going to hit us soon. It would be a real shame if that pilot gets caught up in it." Gus adds, "don't you think so, Jim?"

Jim nods and they both start to walk off in the other direction to see if they could find the pilot of the crashed jet pack. A storm? I stand up from my hiding place. Oh dear...I don't even know where to go? I look towards the path that the two strangers took just a minute earlier. Should I trust them? They didn't look like they were dangerous. I take a step forward when something seizes my arm from behind. I scream!

"Where is it?" A raspy, cold voice hisses at me.

I turn and find a penguin in a dark red cape standing behind me.

"Who are you?" I ask, "what do you want?"

My legs begin to shake. I suddenly feel faint.

"Let go of her!" A familiar voice yells to my right.

The mysterious penguin growled and then let go of my wrist. Suddenly, the ground gives out from under my feet. Next thing I know, I'm lying in the snow. I hear running footsteps come over towards me.

"Miss, Miss, are you all right?" A voice calls out, but my vision is to blurry as if the world is spinning.

I try to respond but my words are slurred and sluggish.

"I'll call the EMT," another familiar voice states.

Strong arms pick me up like I was a feather and starts to walk towards his friend.

"No need," Jim answers. "The distance from town to here is too far. We're going to HQ."

"That's not a good idea, Jim."

"It's the only way. It looks like she's got a concussion from the crash landing."

"Fine...it's your call." Gus says, giving in.

I hear a noise and then I slip out of consciousness.

"You're stupid to bring one of them here" An unfamiliar voice says in the dark.

I try to move but I can't.

"That's what I said to him," Gus muttered.

I hear some footsteps walk closer to me but I can't open my eyes.

"I had no choice." Jim answers.

"You had a choice." The female voice snaps at him. "The Director isn't going to be pleased."

"She could have gotten severe brain damage without immediate medical treatment." Jim states.

"That's not your problem. She should have been airlifted to the hospital." The female voice exclaims, disappointed.

"Ginny!" Jim yells, as I hear a door close.

I try to open my eyes and am blinded by a bright light. I groan and close my eyes, turning my head away from the light.

"You're awake?" Jim asks, stating the obvious.

I feel the heat of the light, fade away as Jim moves it away. I turn my head back and open my eyes. I cautiously look around and find myself lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to a few machines.

"Where am I?" I ask, suddenly feeling my heart beat rise. "Who are you?"

"It's okay," Jim says keeping his voice calm and gentle. "You're safe."

Gus walks over and looks at me.

"My name's Gus and this is Jim." He introduces himself. "You were in a pretty bad accident. Would you mind telling us your name and what happened?"

I try to sit up, Jim helps me.

"My name..." My voice fades and I look around the room wildly.

My heart continues to race.

"It's all right." Jim answers, "No one is going to hurt you."

"Rookie!" I blurt out.

Both penguins look at me like I have my head cut off.

"What?" They ask in unison.

"I...I have to find Rookie." I repeat, feeling like this was actually something I was planning on doing.

Gus scratches the back of his head again.

"What would you want with that clumsy fellow?" He inquires.

I remain silent, unsure of what to say next.

"Well, I'll go get Rookie then" Jim remarks backing out of the door.

"Hold on, Jim" Gus exclaims. "Rookie is out on a mission, remember?"

"Ah that's right," Jim confirms.

Welp...there goes that plan.

"Can someone tell me where I am first?" I ask.

"You are in the hospital wing of our agency." Gus answers.

"Agency?" I repeat.

They both nod.

"This is the Elite Penguin Force Headquarters." Jim informs me.

"EPF for short."

"EPF..."

Suddenly, I find myself grasping at the blanket tightly. Out of fear or out of anger, I did not know but what I do know is that, I had torn off the wires and jumped out of bed.

"Ginny!" Jim yells, "Ginny get in here!"

I don't know what's going on but then I find myself being pinned down to the floor. I hear the door open and I struggle.

"Jim, what is going on?" The pink penguin exclaims.

"She needs a tranquilizer, stat." Jim yells over my screams.

Wait, why am I screaming? I struggle again and this time I manage to push Jim off of me. I jump and start to run towards the door. Ginny is already at the phone calling for back up. I have to leave. I can't be here! Those thoughts burst through my mind as I reach the door. It's not safe. I'm not safe here. Before I can take another step, Jim grabs my wrist firmly. I try to pull free but Jim refuses to let go.

"Let me go!" I yell, panicked. "Please! I can't be here! Let GO!"

The door opens and suddenly we are surrounded. Instead of medics like Ginny had called, they were other agents...armed...and aimed at me.

"Don't shoot!" Jim orders and I still try to escape.

He forces me to look straight into his green eyes.

"Stop," he tells me in a strong and authoritative voice. "It's no use now. Give up."

For some reason, his words command me to freeze in place. I'm paralyzed by his gaze. I hear a noise coming from behind but I still can't move. His eyes seem to burn into me. I can't scream anymore. Then something sharp pricks me in the neck, I immediately collapse right into Jim's arms.

The next time I wake up, I'm laying in a different bed and I'm strapped down. What's going on? I frantically pull at my wrists but I can barely move them.

"Please!" I yell, outside of the room. "Please, let me go!"

I struggle and yell until my voice is hoarse. What's going on? I just...I just want to leave. I finally cry myself to sleep.

"Just here me out!" A familiar voice says outside my door. "Let me talk to her. She's just scared."

"You brought this on yourself, Jim." Another voice answers, "now I have to clean up your mistakes."

"Two minutes." Jim pleads, "just give me two minutes."

There's a sigh.

"Fine, two minutes...that's all." The other penguin gives in. "No more."

The metal door squeaks open and Jim steps in.

"I'm sorry it has to be like this," Jim answers. "But seeing as how violent you are, there was no other way."

"What do you mean?" I ask, confused.

"You don't remember what happened?" He asks.

"I do...well not really." I admit.

He takes another step forward.

"As soon as you heard the name of our agency...you went wild. You jumped out of bed and grabbed the scalpel that was lying on a tray nearby."

I start to cry.

"Jim...please...let me out." I cry, "I'm so scared. I...I don't know what's going on. Why I'm here or who I am. Please...just...let me go."

Jim gives me a look of sympathy.

"You really don't remember." He states, shocked.

He looks at me as I continue to cry. My vision is blurry.

"I'm sorry. I really am." He sighs, "but in order for you get out of here, we're going to have to ask you some questions."

"Scarlet," I answer.

"What?" He says.

"My name...it's Scarlet."

He walks up to me and gives me a gentle, reassuring smile.

"Scarlet, I'm making you a promise." Jim declares, "you will walk out of here, unharmed."

"Time's up, Jim" an annoyed penguin exclaims at the door.

Jim starts to walk towards him and then pauses.

"It's going to be all right, Scarlet." He says and then leaves the room.

Well, what do you think? Why did Scarlet end up in the woods? Why was she looking for Rookie? And what about at HQ? What in the world is going on? Find out in the next chapter!