South Park: Bloodlines, Book 2: New Horizons, Old Shadows

Trouble in Paradise

The early morning sun filtered through the trees, casting a warm, golden glow over the campsite. The group stirred from their tents, the cool air a sharp contrast to the heat that would soon settle in as the day progressed. There was a sense of ease after the peaceful night, and the anticipation of a full day ahead hung in the air.

(Kyle stretches as he gets out of the tent)

Kyle: "Morning, everyone. Who's up for breakfast before we hit the lake?"

Stan: "I'm definitely down for some food first."

The group gathered around the campfire pit, where Lucas and Emily were already preparing breakfast. Tweek sat quietly by the fire, still shaking off the grogginess of sleep, while Butters eagerly helped set out the food.

Emily: "We've got pancakes and eggs. Should be enough to fuel us for a big day."

Bebe: "Thanks, Emily. This is just what we need before hitting the lake." she says gratefully.

As they ate, the conversation shifted toward their plans for the day. The group was buzzing with excitement about exploring the campsite and the lake.

Tolkien: "So, what's the plan after the swim? Are we sticking together or exploring on our own?"

Wendy: "It's a big place. We should probably split up so we can cover more ground."

Stan: "Yeah, I'm up for that. There's a lot to check out."

Red: "Splitting up makes sense. We can meet back at the lodge later."

The group started talking about how to pair up, each of them eager to explore the different parts of the camping grounds. After a few moments of discussion, they began to form groups.

Tweek: "Uh, Kyle... maybe we could stick together?"

Kyle: "Yeah, sounds good, Tweek. We'll check out the woods near the lake."

(Stan turns to Wendy)

Stan: "You and me? There's probably some cool spots further up the trail we can check out."

Wendy: "Of course, Stan. Let's see what we find."

Butters: "I-I'll go with Tolkien! If that's okay with you, Tolkien?"

Tolkien: "Sure, Butters. We'll take a look around the old cabins."

Lucas: "I guess we'll stick together, right Em? We can check out the trails we used to hike with our parents."

Emily: "Yeah, sounds good to me. We'll cover the lodge area."

Clyde: "Looks like it's me and Bebe, then. We'll head toward the other side of the lake."

Annie: "That leaves us Red. We'll take a look around the far edge of the camp, maybe see if there's anything interesting deeper in the woods."

Red: "Just make sure we don't get lost, Annie."

With everyone paired up and excited about the day ahead, the group quickly finished their breakfast and began packing their day bags. The group made their way down the trail to the lake, the sun now high in the sky and casting bright reflections off the water. The lake was calm and serene, its surface like glass under the morning sun. The sight filled everyone with excitement as they dropped their bags near the shore and began kicking off their shoes.