A Series of Unfortunate Events One Shots

How Did You Get Here?

This is the simplest universe alteration I've ever had. Begin!

Note: In this story there is no "there might be a survivor of the fire," you'll soon see why that's important.

~Normal POV

"Which path should we take?"

"This one I suppose," Violet replied, "But I'm not sure which one Olaf would take."

"At least he doesn't know we're alive," Klaus noted, "That gives us the element of surprise to get Sunny back."

The two elder Baudelaires went further up the mountain trail in hopes of finding their kidnapped baby sister. They had been told by Olivia that the V.F.D. headquarters was hidden somewhere inside these mountains. However, without her map, they were at a loss as to how to reach it.

"Do you hear something," Violet asked.

After a short silence, the two heard a loud buzzing sound and looked up to see a swarm of the infamous Mortmain Mountain snow gnats coming right for them. Violet and Klaus hurried up the trail as the nasty bugs circled them. After several minutes of walking, they reached a cave on the side of the trail and the bugs quickly retreated from the entrance.

"What made them go away so easily," Klaus asked as they walked into the cave.

"Hey cakesniffers!"

Violet groaned, "I think I can guess..."

Inside the cave was a group of about 20 children and one adult all sitting around a campfire. Almost all the children were wearing white Snow Scout uniforms. The only exception appeared to be two kids wearing black winter coats over their clothes and jeans; and had backpacks on. The two out-of-place children were also wearing fencing masks over their faces. After a lengthy explanation by the adult, Bruce, about what the Snow Scouts were; Violet and Klaus were given some winter clothes and masks to wear by the two masked scouts.

After many minutes of the Snow Scouts telling stories, one of the masked scouts spoke up, "I think we should let our new traveler friends tell a story. They might have a lot of interesting tales." The scout's voice indicated he was male.

"Oh, yes," The female masked scout spoke up, "I'd love to hear a Very Fascinating Drama."

Violet and Klaus glanced at each other under their masks. These two were supposedly volunteers. Carmelita then started whining for them to start a story.

"I'm sorry for the delay," Violet said carefully, "We haven't had a Very Fun Day. So it's difficult to think of a good story."

"I didn't realize this was a sad occasion," The male mystery scout replied.

"Oh, yes, we've had nothing to eat all day except some Vinegar-Flavored Doughnuts," Klaus said.

"And then there were the snow gnats, they behaved like Violent Frozen Dragonflies."

"When they form an arrow, they're more like a Voracious Fierce Dragon."

"Or a Vain Fat Dictator I imagine," The female mystery scout replied. The two nodded slowly to show that they had received the message.

Violet and Klaus now knew that they couldn't leave the cave until they were able to speak to the two scouts alone. Carmelita got frustrated over their story and began telling one about herself. Several hours of Snow Scout story time later, it was now dark out and time for bed. The Baudelaires were given blankets to sleep on and the campfire was put out. Once it seemed like everyone else was out for the night, the two mystery scouts approached them.