Cartoon Universe

DISC ONE: Beginnings

Cartoon Universe

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DISC ONE START

Chapter 1: Beginnings

A case could be made that today was going to be a normal day for Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Star, who were planning on going jellyfishing together. But who would have known it would lead to this?

Right now, the two chipper sea creatures were on opposite sides, peering into a dark cave they had never seen before. How could that be? They had seen every part of Jellyfish Fields! But, out of nowhere, there was this giant cave, and both of them were unsure what to do.

"Um, Spongebob?" Patrick, Spongebob's admittedly dimwitted friend, broke the silence. "Do you think there might be something in there?"

Spongebob looked nervous and unsure. "I don't know, Patrick," he responded, squinting. No amount of squinting could change the fact that the cave was too dark to see into.

Patrick looked around, then tip-toed over to Spongebob, giving him two poke-jabs on his shoulder. This caused Spongebob to shriek.

"Goodness, Patrick! You scared the square right out of me!"

"Sorry, Spongebob," Patrick whispered. "I just wanted to know if it was ok with you if we went inside the cave."

A look of shock crossed the sea sponge's face. "Are you crazy, Patrick? Who knows what'll happen?"

Patrick appeared unimpressed by his friend's reaction. "You're no fun, Spongebob."

"It's called being careful, Patrick," Spongebob said sternly, pointing a finger at the starfish. "You should be waaaay more careful when it comes to these types of things. Remember the hooks? And living like Larry?"

Patrick rolled his eyes and snorted. "Yeah, yeah. I get it." He sighed and went back to staring at the darkness.

"Anyway Patrick, I've got to get home and feed Gary. He gets really cranky when it's this late and he doesn't-"

Spongebob let out a noise of fear as he realized Patrick was rushing towards the cave.

"Patrick! Come back here!" But it was too late. His best friend had disappeared, likely into an unsafe place.

"Hang on, buddy! I'm coming!" Spongebob shouted, his voice echoing around the cave walls. He stumbled into the dark, hoping that maybe, just maybe, he would find his friend safe and sound.

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With each step that Spongebob took, the more frightened and alone he felt. But he had to make sure his best friend was safe. What kind of best friend would leave theirs alone with no help? Certainly no best friend Spongebob would want to have.

After what felt like forever, Spongebob's head had accidentally bumped into something, with him letting out an "ouch!" before stumbling backwards, falling flat on his rear end. He rubbed his aching head, then held out his hands to determine what he bumped into.

Spongebob felt a spherical figure in the dark, with a hard metal surface. He could feel many nuts and bolts around the sphere, telling him that this must be older technology. But what was it?

"Spongebob?"

Spongebob stood frozen as he heard a familiar voice.

"Spongebob? Do you know if there's any pizza here? I'm hungry."

"Patrick? Patrick, where are you? I can't see a thi-"

Just then, a blinding light shined from the large metal sphere and illuminated the room. Spongebob shielded his eyes. He could still here Patrick calling his name.

"I don't like this place, Spongebob. I'm scared..."

Spongebob still couldn't place where his friend's voice was coming from. "It'll be fine, Patrick! Just hang on while I figure something out."

Spongebob's body froze as he felt his body being overcome with something unfamiliar. Spongebob clenched his fists as the feeling grew, as if that would stop it from spreading. A heavy gust of wind surrounded him, nearly knocking him backwards. But still he pressed on, taking heavy steps towards the glowing sphere. His sweaty palm opened and slowly reached forward to touch it, even though he feared it would burn.

Upon touching it, the wind stopped along with the immense feelings inside him. Spongebob, still confused, called for his best friend.

"Patrick! Are you here?"

No response.

Out of the corner of his eye, Spongebob noticed a faint aquamarine light. He turned towards it slowly, and found himself lost in its radiance. It was as if the light gave off feelings of comfort, as if it was telling him everything was going to be ok.

Spongebob walked towards it, and reached out to touch it, hoping that the light would guide him somehow. Touching it felt different than simply seeing it. The relaxed feeling he experienced intensified, and Spongebob now knew things would definitely be ok.

But the light grew brighter, then flickered and faded into nothing.

Without the light's comfort, Spongebob felt uneasy and scared once more. He still had no idea what was going on or what he should do.

A light breeze veiled him again, then grew to incredible speeds. Spongebob gasped as the wind threw him against the cave wall, struggling to get his feet back on the floor.

Before Spongebob could register it, the soothing aquamarine light flashed directly in front of him, growing brighter and brighter to the point where he had to close his eyes.

The wind stopped, and Spongebob fell to the floor on his knees, then bent over and landed on his face. His entire body felt weak and sluggish, and his eyelids were heavy. Before he could do anything about it, he was asleep.