This is my first try at a Pride and Prejudice fan fiction so if some of the characters seem a little AU that's just the way I like it.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pride and Prejudice if I did I would be over 200 years old and I don't own the Apple Blossom Festival
"Jane! Do I have to go?" Lizzie asked with a pout.
"Lizzie you can't miss your practice didn't you say Marilyn just rewrote your music?"
"Yes but I don't want to go "How I met Your Mother" is on." The 14 year old freshmen complained again as her older sister pulled her towards the car. Jane started up the car and they took of for Meryton Middle and High school. Lizzie sighed and leaned back against the seat with a smile it was amusing to see how far you could push Jane before she snaps its very fun. Jane just got her license not to long ago and it's so nice not having to ask our parents to drive us every where. Now just got to ask Jane.
"Did you hear about the new students starting tomorrow?" Jane asked Lizzie when they got on the main road.
"Its Monday I can't comprehend things till Tuesday you should know that Janie" She said with a smirk. Seeing her sisters face she said continue.
"2 seniors names are Charles Bingley and Will Darcy there going to be in our band class, didn't you hear Mr. Hanes say that" Jane turned to face her sister
"I normally shut Mr. Hanes out the first few minutes of class when he's normally talking to the woodwinds" was the reply. Jane knowing she wouldn't get any more out of her sister on that subject asked about the parade coming up in May.
"I think we have a good chance this year to score big even though were a small school the band looks strong, if the flags and poms get there acts together I think we will do very well". Lizzie told her sister and then added "And of course there is the drum line who kicks butt if I do say so my self."
"I think you're biased on that subject Lizzie" Jane said with a smile at her as they pulled into the school parking lot and by the cafeteria doors. "Do you want McDonalds after your practice I have to run into Salisbury to pick up some stuff for mom before we go to her house on Friday?"
"Sure I'll be hungry in two hours" Lizzie replied "but it won't take you an hour and a half to just do that"
"I know" Jane said with strange look that she got when ever she was hiding some thing. Only Lizzie knew that look from Jane meant that "Your not getting me any thing are you?" Lizzie asked with her I know your hiding something voice. Lizzie wasn't stupid she knew her birthday was less then a month away and Jane was probably going to get her something with her own money. I like getting stuff Lizzie thought but I don't want Jane to use her own money she's to nice to join in with Kitty, Mary and Lydia's present and she won't ask dad or mom for money. I mean she thought as she walked into the band room I pay for Jane's presents with my own money because she's my friend not just my sister but not for the rest of them. Jane buys all our presents with her own money she is just to nice. She's like Glinda who can do no wrong and is known by all as kind.
"Hey Guys" Lizzie said walking into the band room. Seeing that only Marilyn, Andy, and Erin where there she didn't get her drum out and went to sit in the chairs. "Where's every one else?"
"3 are at a Wrestling match, Ben can't come and I guess the others are coming" Erin said with a smile. Erin and Lizzie were closest to each other in the drum line being as they were the only girls besides Marilyn but she's the teacher she doesn't count even if she's only 24.
"Cool" She thought and listened to Marilyn and Erin talk and before long practice started and they were so busy trying to learn the new song and cadence. The drum line only stopped for a break at around 7:30 and Marilyn yelled at Cole and Sam for throwing chairs and then Alex head butted Sam other then that practice was uneventful. At 8:30 Lizzie went out side to wait for Jane when Marilyn comes up to her.
"Hey sweetie how are you" She asked
"I'm fine" Lizzie said
"Who's picking you up?" Marilyn asked her
"Janie she always picks me up now" I told Marilyn as Jane pulled up.
"Hi Jane" Marilyn called she was a family friend so she knew there whole family. "Tell your dad that my parents are having a party this weekend and you're all invited even your mom" She shot Lizzie a sad look. But Jane and Lizzie weren't weak in fact people didn't get that Lizzie and Jane were over the divorce.
This is the 1st Chapter of my story I know it's not a lot but is the 1st always long. I would like it if people review for this and any help you can give me would be great. Also to get past some things the band will be a big part in this story so if I use any words you don't know please don't be afraid to review and ask I will define any words I use in this story. Also here is a list of band students and what they play:
Drum Line:
Blake Lowes, Senior, Snare Drum
Elizabeth Bennett, Freshman, Snare Drum
Erin Harris, 8th Grade, Snare Drum
David Flag, Junior, Snare Drum
Alex Thompson, Freshman, Tenors/Quads
Kale Vestal, Junior, Tenors/Quads
Brandon Short, 8th Grade, Bass Drum
Brandon Wales, 8th Grade, Bass Drum
Ryan Utall, 8th Grade, Bass Drum
Ken Stator, 8th Grade, Bass Drum
Andy Lewis, 8th Grade, Bass Drum
Chuck Wright, Freshman, Cymbals
Sam Brady, Freshman, Cymbals
Ben Jackson, 8th Grade, Cymbals
Other Band Members:
Jane Bennett, Junior, Flute,1st chair
Charlotte Lucas, Freshman, Clarinet, 2nd chair
Will Darcy, Senior, Trumpet, no chair yet
Charles Bingley, Senior, Trumpet, no chair yet
Mr. Hanes, Band Teacher/Instructor
Marilyn Reese, Former Student, Drum Instructor
There will be more people that may be introduced farther into the story. The whole Drum Line is listed because Lizzie talks of them a lot and in chapter 2 we will get to meet Darcy and Bingley.