A/N: Hello and Happy Holidays all! Ok, now, I am not so sure about this story. I really don't know if I like it or not. So, please tell me if you want me to continue or not! Please review! I really need to know what you all think of this. Just click the nice little button D. well, I hope you enjoy my latest chapter!

--Emily--

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“What?” The two men said in unison.

“I said I want to go.” Repeated Kate, this time a bit louder.

“No.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Why not? You need people to go, and I am volunteering.” Obviously confused, she just looked at the men. Both her professor and Dan were studying her as she stood at the doorway, her arms crossed.

“You’re not ready for anything like this!” Answered the professor.

“He’s right. It’s going to be hard, and its going to be a physical challenge. We need people who are... people who...” Dan struggled to find the right words.

“People who are of the male sex?” Offered Kate coldly. Dan could only stand there, not really sure how to answer the accusation that she had just thrown at him.

“I might be a girl, but you need one!” She protested. “You need someone to keep you out of trouble, and to be rational.” Dan considered this for a moment. It would be easier to get funding with a woman, and as much as he hated to admit it, she was right. He knew from experience that women tended to keep men out of getting into to much trouble, and they definitely were more rational. Plus, he reasoned, it would be a lot easier to convince other people to join his little group with a woman. Especially with one that was pretty attractive, like the one who stood looking at him now.

“Well, you do have some good points. I guess I can’t really see the harm in letting you join us...”

“No! Wait what about your classes? You can’t just abandon them to go on some wild goose chase!” Cried the professor in one last feeble attempt to talk the girl out of going.

“Um, well...” Kate mentally cursed herself for forgetting that one little detail.

“Summers almost here. It will take a while to get everything planned out. By the time we’re ready to go, classes should be over. It won’t interfere at all with her classes, unless of course she’s taking summer courses.” Kate shook her head and gave a grateful smile to the man. Her professor sighed.

“And I thought I was teaching these people to sanely go about learning about ancient civilizations.” He mumbled to himself. He turned his attention to the two young people. “Well, I can’t stop you from going. But for the record, I am strongly against it.”

“Great. Well, thank you.”

“Yeah, thanks. When we find what we’re looking for, we’ll be sure to tell you.” Smirked Kate.

“If you find anything, which I assure you, you will not.”

“Just wait and see.” Murmured Dan.

“Whatever. See you tomorrow!” Kate said as she strolled out into the hall.

“Wait up!” Called Dan, as he followed her out. She turned and looked at him.

“What?” She turned, her deep blue eyes meeting his dark brown ones.

“We need to talk. Say, over some lunch?”

“Ok. I don't have any more classes today.”

“Great. How about the campus cafe?”

“Sounds good. It’s close to here.” The two started walking and five minutes later, they were sitting down at a small table in the bustling cafe.

“So, I guess I should learn your name at least, you know, if we’re going to be going on an expedition together.” Kate laughed softly.

“Guess you should. My name’s Kate.”

“I’m Dan. How old are you? I need to know so I know if I need any special permission.” He explained, at her questioning look.

“I’m 24.” He nodded, as he looked her over. She was medium height, with her dark blond hair loosely flowing down to her shoulders. She was muscular, but still pretty he decided.

“Do I have something on my face?” Her voice brought him back from his thoughts.

“Huh?”

“You were staring at me.” She replied bluntly. Dan blushed as he realized he had been caught staring.

“Oh, I'm sorry. I was just, uh, looking at something.” He said quickly. She raised an eyebrow; not really believing him but letting it slide.

“Where are we going?”

“Canada.”

“Canada? I've never heard of an expedition around there. I thought we would be going somewhere like South America.

“Yes well, what we are looking for is anything but ordinary, so why would we go to an ordinary place?” He replied, flashing her a grin.

Kate suddenly found herself wondering what exactly she had gotten herself into.

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A/N: Funny little thing actually. At first, the destination was South America. But that is so ordinary! I dont want to have an overused destination. So, i had it down as South America andI was telling my little sister the destination and how I didn't really want to have it placed there but i couldn't figure out another origional destination. But then she goes "how about Canada?" And I actually liked it! I have never read a story like this that takes place in Canada. I'm sure now someone will yell at me and tell me Canada is overused, but then again, I don't really think anyone is actually reading this (if you are, PLEASE REVIEW!!!!). I knowthis might be an overused plot, but ihave a plan tomake this now its only slow becauseI have to get them together to go and it will get better! I promise! I will fill it with action, adventure, mystery, drama, and maybe even some romance (not anything graphic though... I stink at fluff!). But for now please review and let me know what you think! I want at least a couple of reviews! Come on, you know you want to! So, press that little button and review!

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