The Quest (1D Fanfiction)

Prologue

"Welcome parents, siblings and friends." Simon Cowell stood in a well lit auditorium in front of the people who knew the boys best.

He was used to having a big audience and talking in front of thousands of people yet he never felt more nervous in his life. It was one thing to be a judge on singing contests and be on T.V and it was completely another thing to propose a crazy idea involving the boys, especially to their family and friends.

Simon coughed to hide his nervousness and proceeded to explain his plan.

"The boy's career have sky rocketed in 2010. They're success continues today. I know I can say on behalf of everyone here that we couldn't have been more proud. The success and the money that they have earned are enormous. Yet, it has come to my attention that they are not happy.-

He could see nods of agreement from various family members.

-I have mentored these boys when their careers have just started and I have stood by them through everything. I can say that I care about them almost as much as you do, as their parents do.

With that he looked at each one of the boys' parents.

-So now ladies and gentleman, I propose to you a plan; a plan that may or may not be successful but a plan that may help our boys find happiness or find what they are looking for-if they are indeed looking for something. What we know for certain is that looking at the boys; we can see that there is something missing from them. Whether it is a girl, whether it involves love, I plan to make it happen."

As he finished his speech, Simon looked around at the faces of the people in front of him. He could see that he had won them over. At the corner of his eye, he noticed Mrs. Payne raising her hand.

He looked at her and said, "Yes Madam?"

"How do you go on this plan exactly?"

"Ah yes. Let me explain."

Simon's plan was this. The boys would be separated and live in different countries for a month. They would either be working as any regular guy would, volunteering, partying, whatever it is they wish to do. The money is not a problem. "Would they not be recognized?" One of the boys' friends mused. Simon considered the question

before answering.

"I was planning to pick the countries and the place they would be staying- five places in five different countries. In the end though, I will let them choose which one without them knowing. Before they arrive, I will make sure that the people around them have been asked to keep quiet."

"How do you suggest we convince them to this?" Another friend muttered. Simon was ready for this question.

"Ahh, that is easy. We kidnap them."

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Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan were all settled in the living room of the apartment that they shared. Two years ago, when their careers were just starting they decided to move in together. This was hard sometimes, as you can imagine having five boys under one roof. Fighting was not non-existence but the guys make it work.

Today was a Sunday. So the boys did not have any interviews, promotions or anything to do. This was time for them.

"What should we order?" Harry said from the corner.