Chapter 1: Worlds Collide

The dim glow of the convention center lights illuminated the excited faces of fans eagerly waiting for the start of the Zombies/Descendants Worlds Collide tour. Among them was 17-year-old Emily, her bright blue eyes shining with anticipation. She had been a die-hard fan of the Disney Channel shows since she was a kid, and the thought of seeing her favorite stars, including Malachi Barton, in one place was almost too much to handle. Emily had spent hours perfecting her outfit, a black Descendants-inspired dress with a Zombies-themed jacket, complete with a large pin of Frankie Stein on her lapel. Her long blonde hair cascaded down her back, and a hint of glitter on her cheekbones added a touch of magic to her overall look. As she waited in line, Emily couldn't help but think about how much she loved the characters from both shows. She had watched Malachi Barton, who played Luke on Zombies, grow from a young actor into a talented young man, and she couldn't wait to see him perform live. She had also fallen in love with the characters from Descendants, particularly Carlos, played by Cameron Boyce, who had sadly passed away. The line began to move, and Emily's excitement grew. She was one of the first ones to enter the venue and quickly grabbed a spot near the stage, her eyes fixed on the empty seats reserved for the cast. The sound system crackled to life, and the emcee's voice boomed through the speakers, welcoming everyone to the show. As the minutes ticked by, Emily noticed a commotion backstage. She caught glimpses of the actors, including Malachi, chatting and laughing with each other. Her heart skipped a beat as their eyes met, and for a moment, she felt like he was looking directly at her. She quickly looked away, feeling a little embarrassed, but couldn't help sneaking another glance. The emcee announced the start of the Q&A session, and the cast members took their seats on stage. Malachi was positioned next to Peyton List, who played Hope White on Zombies, and Chloe Perrin, who played Maddie on Descendants. The moderator began asking questions, and the cast responded with witty banter and humorous anecdotes. As the Q&A session drew to a close, Malachi caught Emily's eye again, this time holding her gaze for a fraction of a second longer. Emily felt her cheeks flush, and she quickly looked away, trying to play it cool. The show was about to start, and Emily was on the edge of her seat, ready to sing along to her favorite songs and dance the night away with the cast. Little did she know, this night would be one she would never forget, and her life was about to take an unexpected turn. As the music began, and the cast started performing, Emily felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around, and to her surprise, it was Malachi Barton himself, a smile spreading across his face. "Hey, are you having a good time?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement. Emily's heart skipped a beat as she tried to respond, but her voice caught in her throat. She nodded enthusiastically, still trying to process the fact that Malachi was standing right in front of her. He chuckled and took a step closer, his voice low and friendly. "I'm glad to hear that. Maybe I'll see you around later?" Emily's mind was racing with excitement and anticipation. What would happen next? Would she get to talk to Malachi again? And what would happen if they met again? The story is yours to continue.