So this is an idea I've been toying with for a while when I thought of how different things would be if Will Shane hadn't disappeared. Then things kind of spiraled. The first chapter is a bit short but it's just a prologue. The other chapters are in some cases quite a bit written. It's not complete but I do have about twenty to thirty chapters pre written. I just hope you guys enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Don't own Slugterra

13 year old Eli Shane frowned as he watched his dad move around the kitchen with more than just a hint of uncertainty "Cupboard to your left." Eli stated in a bored tone.

Will Shane chuckled sheepishly as he moved to the cupboard in question to pull out bowls. He then looked around in confusion. Eli couldn't stop his groan as he got to his feet, moving around the kitchen to get out the breakfast supplies. Will Shane chuckled sheepishly "Guess it's been a while since I've been home. Hasn't it?" he asked.

Eli nodded "Yeah. But if your so worried you could take me with you this time?" he hinted.

Will Shane shook his head firmly "Not till your fifteen. We already talked about this." he said.

Eli couldn't stop the annoyed glare he shot his father "Then won't you at least tell me something about Slugterra? Not just these hints you occasionally toss out." he said in annoyance.

Will Shane sighed at that, looking at his son solemnly "Eli, the things I keep from you are to protect you. You are a Shane and once you go down to Slugterra you will be in danger because of it. You need to understand that I am simply protecting you." he said softly.

Eli scowled, backing away from his father "I don't need protection. You don't even need to tell people I'm a Shane. I can do this." he said angrily.

Will frowned, not appreciating the tones from his son "You will do as I tell you." he said firmly.

Eli scowled "Why should I?" he demanded.

Will Shane frowned as he grabbed his sons arm, trying to get him to understand "Slugterra is dangerous. I don't want you to get hurt. You mean to much to me." he said.

Eli just scowled as he yanked his arm from his fathers grasp "Do I? If I truly meant so much to you, you wouldn't just abandon me here every time you left. Don't you get it? I'm alone. I have nobody here. No friends, no family-"

"You have your uncle." his father cut in sternly.

Eli scoffed "He's never here. I could disappear tonight and he wouldn't even notice. I have nobody. Not since mom vanished and you left" he accused.

He couldn't help it. He was sick of the secrets.

And just like that he had a plan.

He straightened up, his eyes blazing "You know what? I'm done." he said, leaving the kitchen and walking up to his room.

Quickly and methodically he packed some clothes and supplies. He needed to do this. He needed to show his dad he was ready. If not to become a Shane then to brave Slugterra. And he would do so as Eli. Just Eli. He'd show he had what it took.

line break

Eli quickly snuck out his window, landing clumsily on the ground. He couldn't stop a slight groan as he climbed to his feet, shaking it off as he ran to the sewer, quickly climbing down in it. He glanced around before spotting the symbol the knew so well. The symbol of the Shane's and the symbol of Slugterra. He pressed it, causing the chair to appear. He sat down, quickly activating the buttons he needed. But before he could press the last button something landed on his hand.

He looked in confusion at the thing until he realized it was his dads slug "You can't stop me Burpy." he said.

Burpy crooned in understanding, rubbing his head against Eli's hand.

Eli smiled at that, petting the slug affectionately "Get back to my dad. I'll see you around." he said softly.

Burpy nodded with a croon, jumping off and waving at Eli. Eli gave him a little wave back before hitting the button, disappearing into a world he had only heard stories about.

He was on his way to Slugterra.