Author's Notes: Alright fellas, let's get first chapter right, here's the rewrite. Unsure when I'll get a rewrite on Chapters 2 and 3, but I'll make sure I find time for them.

In any case, here's the new one.

Chapter 1. The Shooting Star

After countless hours of research and observation, scientists from many parts of the world have agreed that a comet was to pass by Earth, coming at its closest to the planet yet during its many days of discovery.

One specific spot where the comet was going to make its passing was a town in Michigan's Royal Woods. Needless to say, this excited everyone there.

That wasn't to say there wasn't any skepticism regarding the report. These people chose simply to ignore it.

But one family in particular was the most interested in participating in this act of watching on as the comet makes its passing. This was the Loud Family, a name notorious around the town.

Their excitement was in part, thanks to resident scientist, Lisa Loud. She had done her own research regarding the comet. Although she initially was part of the skeptics, something happened that changed her mind about it.

Now, it's around 8 o'clock. Night. Everyone was gathered outside their houses, workplace, wherever they were. Some were even on the streets still.

While they waited, the Loud siblings did their best to prepare for the event. Those like Lori and Leni talked almost endlessly on their phones with their friends, many of whom shared their enthusiasm.

Some like Luna, Luan and Lucy were waiting with great anticipation as they believed they might get some inspiration for the things they do.

There were others who were also engaged in side activities as well, such as Lisa with her telescopes and notes, ready for further observation. Then there were the likes of their parents who couldn't do much better in containing their own excitement.

Another particular Loud wasn't exactly idling around either. In fact, he is also talking with his friend. Albeit in a very unconventional way.

"This is so exciting, isn't it, Clyde?" The only boy among the children spoke into his walkie talkie.

On the other side of the line was his friend, Clyde McBride, who agreed to the white-haired boy's question.

Clyde is one of the many acquaintances of the boy who was also part of the viewing party. The others were the Santiago Family, his friends and their families and even their teachers and other contacts.

After a long wait, the time came; coming into view, the comet made its appearance known as a series of small twinkles in the sky.

It was also something of note that with how it reacted towards sunlight, it was agreed upon that the comet possessed a metallic composition. Which is one of the things that piqued the attention of Lisa Loud.

For the first few moments that the comet became visible, people felt that it was somewhat... Underwhelming. It was only a twinkle in the night sky, not much different than the stars around it.

But it was far from over.

Even the Louds thought it wasn't living up to the hype it made. But Lisa? She patiently waited as she knew that the best part had yet to come.

That moment came. Once the comet came at the right spot, the light reflected off of it burst out, enhanced to a far greater degree, mesmerizing all who bore witness to it.

During this time, everyone moved only on instinct, taking pictures without the need of conscious effort.

Lori and Leni were now on video call with some of their friends, and they shared sentiments in watching on in complete silence and with their mouths agape.

Luna, Luan and Lucy were made speechless as their eyes trailed the comet.

Lisa was no different, rendered unable to respond to the point where her notes fell from her hands.

The same nearly happened to Lincoln, but his grip was stronger.

Overall, the entirety of the town were completely hypnotized. The event had silenced all who were skeptical about the whole deal, and brought about a plethora of emotions in all those who saw it.

Among the crowds who stood in the streets was a man who watched on silently, holding and clutching his stomach as everything went on.

Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity -which was actually only a few minutes-, the light show died down, allowing the people to process everything and express themselves.

"That was amazing!" The Loud Family exclaimed.

All that was left by now was once more, twinkles in the sky. The light show may have ended, but the comet was still there.

This gave a certain Loud an idea.

"Oh!" Lana perked up, looking over to her family members, "Let's make a wish!"

Although they didn't look like they'd be the kinds of people to do it, they all clasped their hands together and closed their eyes, wishing hard upon a star.

They were done after a minute or so of that, and by then, the comet was nothing more than a fainter series of twinkles.

At this point, there was no point in watching anymore, and it was decided that their little ensemble of night sky watch was done.

"Alright, kids, let's get back inside." Announced the Loud Mother.

Without protest, the kids all returned inside, ready to call it a day. Even though the whole thing lasted only around ten minutes.

Well, all returned except for a couple more.

With a sigh, Lincoln began, "You know, I really wish we could get more of something like this. It's really great, especially when it comes to winding down. April Fools was around two weeks ago, but I'm still trying to move past that. Did I mention that Lisa found a strange rock and kept insisting that it'll be a breakthrough?"

The boy then laughed as he recalled the event. He found it funny, the length that Lisa would go to just to convince people to let her do her things. Eventually they all compromised, Lisa can continue her project, under the condition that she performs them in her personal bunker.

It worked. For a short time, eventually they all found out that she had somehow been sneaking it in her room.

"With that, I can conclude my observation for the day." Lisa stated, before walking to the house.

Before she entered, she turned to the last one out.

"Do you not wish to return inside, Lincoln?" She asked.

Leaned against the railing, Lincoln stood alone. Looked up to the sky, still, he was smiling.

"Lincoln?"

"Huh?" Lincoln turned to his genius sister.

"Do you not wish to return inside?" Lisa repeated.

"Oh, I'll be there in a bit." Lincoln answered.

"Alright then." Lisa nodded, continuing on in her journey.

Inside, while Lisa was about to head upstairs, she was stopped by Luna.

"Hey Lise, where's Lincoln?"

"He's still outside."

"Oh, well he can't stay out for long." Luna said, running off to the door.

Peeking out the door, Luna looked at Lincoln, who was still on the railings.

"Hey, dude!" She called, getting the boy's attention, "Cone in! You know Mom doesn't like it if we stay out for too long."

Lincoln pondered his sister's words and responded, "Alright, I'm coming in."

Luna nodded and went on ahead as Lincoln approached.

Upon reaching the door, Lincoln looked back one last time.

But the moment he looked back at the sky, he thought something felt strange, as if he could sense the air around him change. When he looked closer, he thought the comet broke off and the fragment fell to Earth.

Then he shook his head.

"No, that can't be. That didn't happen." He tried to rationalize the situation.

If anything, he knew that telling Lisa about it would only have her talk about how that is impossible and that she would even go on a lecture saying how it would be so.

But no. What he thought happened, really did happen.

End of Chapter.

End Notes: Not much different than the last one, but I made sure to include more of what you can expect from my writing style. You know, ease you guys in first? Anyway, I'd love to hear actual criticisms this time around.