A/N: This is my first fanfic so please be nice. =P Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing expect my own plot and my own characters.

Horton Hears a Who- The Watchers

Chapter 1-Gone

"Somebody, check over there!"

I headed towards the direction that the policeman pointed out. He was trying to control a dog that was sniffing out for the reason why all of us are out here. It's been two weeks since Ned McDodd, my dad went missing. Of coarse there was talk, some thought he was dead and others thought he ran away because of a conspiracy. But I knew he left because of me, his own son. Maybe if I didn't yell at him, he would be home reading a story to my sisters. Some of my sisters blame me for his disappearance. Now they won't even look at me. It's all my fault. I tightened the hood on my head as the wind got stronger. Why did I have to say 'I hate you' ? I didn't mean it, I didn't know you would leave just because of that. Its all my fault.

"It's not your fault.", a girl's voice said near my ears.

I turned toward the sound and saw no one was there. I looked around me and no one was even close to me. Everyone in the search party was far to my left.

"Who's there?", I asked looking around. I was just answered by the wind blowing back in my face.

We were searching the Whoville woods. We searched everywhere and this was the last place. The odds of finding him, alive, was dwindling to zero with each passing second. I was the only one allowed to go along with the search parties. All my sisters were told they couldn't come, no matter how much they begged my mom to let them. It was my last chance of finding him. It was the last day of searching, then it was over. We have been looking since 8 am and its almost 6 pm. The blue sky started to turn pink, red and orange as the sun started to disappear. I know that they will be calling it a night soon.

Where are you dad? We need you.

Later tonight, we are told to check in with the local news station for the details of the search and about the future of Whoville. Someone is probably going to take over for my dad, since I'm not old enough yet, maybe one of the Chairman.

POW!

"Ugh!" I looked up and as I rubbed my forehead to help numb the pain away. I saw a tree in my path. Great, I'm starting to be clumsy and running into things. Then I thought of him.

Dad

Tears threaten to come down. I tried my best to fight them, but a few slipped down. This was the first was the first time I cried since my dad was pronounced missing on the T.V. I was in denial for a few day after that, but not anymore. I wiped away the tears, but was soon replaced with new ones. More and more came out and soon all of the them were spilling out.. I dropped to my knees and broke down crying. I need someone, no, not just anyone, I want my dad back. If I could go back in time, I would make sure he never left in the first time. I dug my head into my hands.

"Its all my fault!", I yelled out to the sky, "Its all my fault! Why won't you just come back!"

I didn't care if anyone hear me. I just wanted to be fore I would go insane. I felt a pair of arms wrap around my shoulders. The embrace felt cold yet welcoming and comforting. Soon the feeling went away once I heard footsteps running towards my direction. It was some volunteers and a couple of police. Two Whos went down one their knees and tried to calm me down.

"Shh. Its ok. Everything will be fine.", one of them said with a little disbelief at her own words. I felt sympatric gazes on me as I started to calm down again. I wiped away my tears and stood up again. I said nothing as I put back on my hood and walked away. They stared at me intil they went back to searching. I have to find him, I just have to. We searched for another hour and the sun was soon replaced by the moon.

"Ok. We have to end out search here.", someone called out. That's it. No more looking. He's gone for good. The search party gathered into a group near the edge of the woods. We made sure we didn't leave anyone in the forest. No, everyone was here. When we were dismissed, we started for our own homes.

"We're sorry about your dad.", someone said before they left. I hurried home as the wind got stronger. I quietly opened the door and head to the living room. A few of my sisters were already watching T.V. My sister, Haley glared at me then turned her attention back to the screen. My other sister, Carly and Sydnie, were the only ones the said hello then went back to the screen as well. I sat far away from them, knowing they still have a little grudged against me. Soon everyone else filed in into the huge living room. The last one to unter was my mom, her eyes were red and puffy from crying. She took her seat on the couch and took the remote off the side table. She then switched the channel to the local news.

"Good evening and thank you for joining us tonight. ", the newscaster greeted, "We all know about the search parties all over Whoville for the missing mayor. We have tonight one of the policemen that have been conducting the searches. He is hear to talk about the latest development in the searches." The screen then changed to a man in uniform outside of the police department. He had a microphone near his face with the news logo.

"Hello.", the policeman said, "We have been searching for te mayor for about two weeks now and came up empty handed. We are going to keep an eye open for him, but as of now we are canceling the search parties. I sent out my sorry to all the friends and family of Ned McDodd."

I looked over to my mom and saw a few tears go down her cheek, the same went for a few of my sisters. The screen then went back to the news studio.

"Well, since the mayor has not been found yet and the next person in line, JoJo McDodd, is still to young, the mayoral position goes to Chairman Vonfrood. Congratulations to our new mayor. He going to be giving a speech at 4:30 pm tomorrow in the town square. Everyone is required to go. Lets go to Al for tomorrow's weather." I didn't want to hear anymore of this. I jumped down form my seat and ran to my room. I couldn't stand the sadness and the looks on my sisters' and my mom's faces. It's because of me they feel this way! I reached the hall of the Greats. The pictures seem to be chanting, "Evil! Ungrateful son! Go and Die!" I stumbled to my knees and covered my ears to block out the voices. The voices were still clear as a bell and, if possible, were louder. "Evil! Ungrateful son! Go and die!" I know, I know I am! Why don't I go kill myself? That would cheer everybody up. I hate myself! Why don't I just end it? Hot, hateful tears slid down my cheeks to the ground. Just then I heard a loud smack that seem to stop the chanting.

"Ow.", two guy voices hissed.

"Will you two shut up? Can't you see he's hurting?", a girls voice said.

"Well it's true for all we know."

Smack!

"Ow, you little bitch! Why don't you stop it?", a guy's voice snapped.

"Those words shouldn't be coming out of an angel's mouth", the girl's voice said.

I looked to the sound that came from my left and saw no one was there. I was getting creeped out.

"Wh-who's there?", I asked.

"Wait, he can hear us?"

"Crap! This isn't good."

"Run!"

I think I'm going insane. I got up off the floor and headed back to my room, trying to wipe away the tears that came out, but they were replaced by more. I opened my door and then I slammed it shut to signal I wanted to be alone. Then again no one ever bothers me anyway. No one tries to talk to me anymore and I don't try to talk to anyone else. I leaned my back up against the door and stared blankly to the floor. I wish this was just a bad nightmare that will end soon, but I knew it was for real and I couldn't deny it any longer unless I wanted to go insane. I just want my dad back.

"Nice place you got here."

A/N: There it is! My first chapter! WOOT!

-JoJo walks in with a bunny suit-

Me-Hey Jo- whats with the outfit?

JoJo- I swear I did not put this on. Someone knocked me out for behind and the next thing I know I was in this!

Me- Well what did they look like?

JoJo- It was a girl with black hair and blue highlights and black clothing.

Me- You'll find out soon enough.

JoJo- What do you mean?

Me: ……

JoJo-……

Me: SAY CHEESE! – snaps a picture –

READ AND REVIEW PLEASE!!!! I'll update as soon as I can. Bye for now!