Chapter 1: Introduction

Okay, so I bet a lot of you know that April 15th, was the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. I've decided to write a story for the Titanic, in memory of the 1500 souls who died. :( I want you all to know that the title "6 Out Of 1500" has a special double meaning, and I would like you guys to guess as to what it is;) I also can absolutely guarantee that this is not going to be a completely happy story, you know what happens, but I can guarantee that it will be one of a kind:) Alright, well here you all are!

Mandy was late. How could she be late? She had the top score in her freshman class, she had beat that stupid James Foster in the mathletes competition, and she was officially the most likely to become valedictorian. So how could she be late to history class? It was James Foster's fault! His shaggy brown hair, his bright blue eyes...No. She could NOT afford to think that way. Mandy Seymore was NOT falling for the enemy. She grabbed her history book from her locker and ran to the classroom. "Miss Seymore. You are late," her teacher, Mrs. Jackson stated both shocked and irritably. Mandy looked around to realize that eyes were locked on her. Her cheeks blushed quite red and she looked down at her feet, "Yes...I-I just. I'm sorry Mrs. Jackson," Mandy looked up at Mrs. Jackson, who was still completely taken aback by Mandy's tardiness, but the teacher quickly composed herself, "Ah, well, Mandy, you shall stay after class, now take your seat." Mandy looked nervously around the room as she took her seat behind Miranda Blackwood, one of her few friends.

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Miranda had gone goth last year, though she was still one of the nicest girls Mandy had ever met. Miranda's black hair flowed down her back like a curly waterfall. Mandy often wished that her short blonde hair, straight as a pin, could be such a beautiful natural black, like Miranda's, but unfortunately, it would only be the ever-blonde color that it was. Miranda turned her emerald green eyes, towards Mandy with concern swimming in them, "Are you okay? You have NEVER gotten tardy before," she whispered. Mandy nodded,

"Yeah, I'm okay, It's not that bad is it?" Miranda smiled comfortingly before turning back to look at the whiteboard in the front of the class.

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"Now class, open your books to page 327. Can anyone tell me what is two weeks from this Sunday?" A girl with her brown hair in pigtails and with braces raised her hand, "Um, the spring formal?" Mrs. Jackson spun around quickly and promptly rapped a ruler on an empty desk, irritated at the lack of historical knowledge that her students had, "Well, yes Virginia, it is, but that is not what I'm talking about. Does anyone know what historic event happened on April the 15th?" The entire class looked completely clueless. Mrs. Jackson sighed dramatically, "Oh course not," she muttered to herself, "It is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic." Virginia raised her hand slowly,

"Isn't that like, a movie?" Mrs. Jackson frowned,

"I am rather disappointed with the lot of you! But, yes it is, but it is also an actual event that took place." Mrs. Jackson was met with a chorus of "Oh's." She smiled, "And as you know, I am head of the dance committee, so I have decided that the theme of the spring formal shall be...A night on the Titanic!" she laughed at her own revelation. Miranda turned around to meet Mandy's smile. The two were secretly history geeks, and they OBVIOUSLY knew what April 15th was, they just wouldn't admit it. In fact, they had been planning to see the movie in 3D. "Just picture it," Mrs. Jackson continued, "Fancy gowns, suits, it'll be glorious! The dance hall will be decorated like the grand staircase!"

"That sounds marvelous!" a bell-like voice sounded from the back of the room. Mandy and Miranda both turned to see that the owner of the voice was none other than Elizabeth (Lizzie) Montgomery, the most popular girl in the entire freshman class! "That's the spirit!" Mrs. Jackson sang, pleased that someone had finally seen her view of things.

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Mandy had noticed that Miranda and Lizzie both had similar qualities, and she couldn't help but compare the two. Miranda's long, curly black hair, emerald eyes and pale skin were the exact opposite of Lizzie's long straight caramel blond hair, hazel eyes, and barbie tan skin. And while Lizzie wore mostly pinks and purples, skirts and sparkles, with brightly colored eye-makeup, Miranda wore mostly elegant(ish) black lace shirts and black skinny jeans, accompanied with grey, slightly shimmery eyeshadow, and thick black eyeliner. Mandy thought, though they were complete opposites, they had a similar elven or fairy-like quality. Mandy couldn't help but compare herself to the two. She mostly wore T-shirts and jeans. She did not have the time to worry about her looks, she would much rather study. "Alright now class, I want you to read from pages 327 to page 334. When you are finished, we will go over what you just read in class," Mrs. Jackson retired to her desk. Several groans sounded, "Oh I'll have none of it! Get to reading!" Mrs. Jackson snapped. Every student began to read, some giddy to be learning something, some looked at their books with disdain, clearly appalled that they actually had to read. Mandy and Miranda got straight to work, after all, this was their favorite subject!

Alright, I'm sorry that this is short! It is mostly just a little thingy to get you to know whats going on. I PROMISE that chapter 2 will be longer, the good part will start up in chapter 2 as well. And by the way, I was watching Mary Poppins while writing this, I don't know why, but since I already have all of them in my head, my favorite Mary Poppins song is "Feed the birds" because it's so beautiful and Julie Andrews does a fabulous job with it. And OMG! The Mary Poppins that I have been watching was recorded from April and a Titanic 3D commercial just came on! Totally did NOT plan that I swear, but it was cool! Love you all, and please review!

~~Upisdowngirl~~