Ready To Run

Chapter 1

"Elsa, we're on in 5," Nick tells me. "Of course, Kristoff. Do you think Anna is showing up today?" I ask while adjusting my dress and braid.

"Nope, Destiny is still sick." Nick says while slipping his costume on.

"So it's just you and me again today?" I ask with one final glance in the mirror.

"Just you, me, and Sven of course." Nick says with a laugh. "Are you ready, your highness?" He asks with a bow while the door opens and a magical world awaits.

I should explain. No, we are not a bunch of crazy people. I work at Disney World, the place where dreams come true. Or, as I like to call it, the place where I earn my money to go to college and travel the world. I'm working on a catchier phrase, don't judge.

I've been working here since I was 17, and I turn 19 in a week. I've loved being here since I first visited when I was 6. I had always wanted to work here, so when I got the job, I was ecstatic! I didn't even apply, it was pure luck.

I came here all the time, even when I was in high school. I mean, if you live in Florida, why not? I have 3 siblings whom I would bring each time I went; Wyatt, who is 17, Emily, who is 14, and Skylynn, who is 6.

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One day, when all four of us were there, we decided to stop to eat. It was a particularly hot day, even for Florida, so I made sure to stay hydrated. The after effect made me have to pee about every three minutes, so I excused myself to the ladies room. As soon as I opened the door, I could tell that the line was going to be about as long as the wait for Space Mountain, which was ridiculous. I decided to leave and find a different restroom.

The nearest one was at least 5 minutes away, even with speed walking. It was one that was pretty far away from anything, so people are never really there. I've only used it once, and it was about an hour or two until closing time, so I hoped I'd make it back in time. "At least I wouldn't have to worry about crowds." I remember thinking.

I decide on the way that if I didn't get there in one more minute, I was just going to squat down and pee on a bush along the way. I definitely am regretting drinking those 6 bottles of water.

Suddenly, I see a lonely looking restroom. "Yes!" I say while doing a quick happy dance. I sprint to it and open the door and relieve myself. When I opened the stall door, I definitely did not expect to see a princess puking in the stall next to me.

"Um, are you alright?" I ask while attempting to ignore the smell.

The princess throws up a little and then looks up at me.

"You! Could you-" she turns to puke again. "Change into my costume!" She tells me while she gags.

"Uh what?" I ask, being confused about what she just said.

Before she can answer, the door opens and another girl comes in. I recognize her as princess Rapunzel.

She brushes past me, then turns back around to shake my hand.

"Hi, I'm Rapunzel. But my real name is Stephanie, call me Steph. This here," she pats the puking princess' shoulder, "is Belle, who's really named Destiny. Don't mind her, she partied too hard." She says while giving Destiny another tap on the shoulder.

"Belle, we gotta be out there in two minutes, or we're both fired! I suggest you get your act together right now, or it's our heads." Steph says sternly. Destiny looks at her and nods, attempts to stand up, then turns back around to puke again.

"That's it, I'm done. Fired. I finally get a job, and this is how it ends." Steph says while throwing her face into her hands. I look back and forth between the two, then decide that I should get back to my siblings. As soon as I turn around, I hear a voice.

"You!" Steph shrieks. "Quick! Put on Belle's dress!" She tells me. I turn back around to have a dress thrown at me, and get shoved into a stall. "One minute!" She yells.

This is how I got my job at Disney World.

Steph explained to me exactly what to do, then recommended me to the manager because I did so well. I was hired instantly, because one of the manager's daughters happened to love me. He recognized me, and the fact that I had been to the park a million times definitely helped.

Steph and even Destiny didn't get fired that night I got the job. I explained that Destiny was sick, and that I really wanted to try on the dress, and Mark, my manager, bought it.

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My actual full name is Camden Anne Sawyer, and I also go by Cam or Sawyer. Steph only calls me Sawyer now. I'm not picky. And about this job- it's pretty much a part of me. I guess you could say I'm addicted to Disney. One more thing- I tend to make puns a lot. I'm a pretty punny person... You can laugh. Or not. Most don't.

Kristoff and I finally reached our destination, and the routine that was forever engraved into my mind set in. Rule number 1- never go out of character.

"Kristoff! How has the ice business been?" I ask with my best attempt at a royal voice.

"Queen Elsa, hello there! The ice business has been doing well, especially with all this hot weather making sales go through the roof!" Nick, a.k.a Kristoff, exclaims.

A little girl and boy ran up to us and grinned wider than I thought was possible.

"Why hello there! What are your names?" I ask with a smile.

"Me?" The girl asks and I nod. "I'm Lillie! This is my brother Michael." She says with an even bigger smile.

"Well hello, Lillie and Michael. Would you like a picture with us?" I ask and they both nod quickly. We take a picture and they hug us. Rule number 2- always, always, always be kind to everyone.

"Hi, would you have any idea how we could get to this?" A woman asks while pointing to a spot on her map, and I assume her to be Lillie and Michael's mom.

"Of course! Follow that path until you reach the tree down there, then take a right." I say while showing her the direction with my hand.

Rules number 3 and 4- always know everything and always have an answer to any question about Disney, and never point with one finger. If we must point, it has to be a whole hand or two fingers.

"Thank you so much!" She says while dragging her children up the path. I wave goodbye, only to turn around and see a long line of children waiting to see us.

"This is gonna be a long day," Nick mutters under his breath before smiling.