An- Ok so here is my first shot at a Charlie/Julie story! Any and all reviews/readers will be appriciated!
Charlie woke up with a feeling that something unusual was going to happen today. After all, it had been quite the unusual week, what with Coach Bombay returning to Minesota and the Ducks being chosen to represent team U.S.A. in the Junior Goodwill Games. What else could possibly happen?
Charlie streached in bed and yawned. He eyed the calender handing loosely on his closet door and his eyes grew wide as a sudden memory washed over him. They were meeting the newbies today! Charlie sighed, wondering if it was a huge mistake. He was team captain, he had to accept whoever would become part of the team, but the rest of the Ducks didn't. How were they going to react. The last time they got a new teammate was Banks.
Charlie chuckled softly as he recalled the less-then-warm welcome his best friend Adam received when he walked into the Ducks locker room. But Adam had been a hawk, the welcome he got was expected by everyone. Maybe today would be different.
'There's only one way to find out.' Charlie thought as he finally climbed out of bed, getting changed into his old green ducks jersey and a pair of jeans. After tying his tennis shoes, he grabbed his hockey bag and stick and headed downstairs.
Entering the kitchen, Charlie spotted his mom cooking eggs and his step-dad Scott, reading the paper.
''Hey Champ, you ready for today?'' Scott asked.
Charlie had to give him credit. When Scott had fallen head-over-heels in love with Casey, he didn't mind the bundle that was Charlie, left to Casey from her despicable ex-husband. He had done everything to try to bond with Charlie, even learning how to skate so they could play hockey together. Charlie, however, wasn't willing to let someone new in. He still held the idea that his mother would come to her senses and fall back in love with Coach. Plus, how could he take Scott seriously when he gave him stupid nicknames?
''When will coach be here?'' Casey asked her son. Charlie's face brightened.
''Any minute now. I'd better go wait outside for him. Love ya mom.'' Charlie called as he made his way outside.
Scott sighed. ''No matter what I do, I can't hold a candle to him.'' he said, referring to the old peewee coach. Casey sighed and kissed her husbands cheek lightly. ''Give him time, sweetheart. He's still getting used to you. Charlie will realize that he's got a good step-dad.'' she said.
As soon as Charlie stepped outside, he spotted a black limo pulling up to him. The window rolled down and Les Averman poked his head out.
''Check out the awesome ride Charlie!'' he exclaimed.
Charlie laughed and got inside quickly. The whole team was already inside.
''So, we get the star treatment already huh?'' Charlie questioned.
''Well of course, we are the ducks.'' Guy Germaine answered him.
''Do ya feel like Madonna, Cons?'' Charlie asked.
Connie Moreau stuck her tongue out and snuggled closer to her boyfriend, Guy.
''So, who's ready to meet the newbies?'' Jesse Hall asked.
There were feeble attempts at excitement from the team causing Charlie to laugh.
''What's up Spazway?'' Adam Banks asked his best friend.
''Well, they are going to be ducks. The question is, will they be welcomed like Adam was?'' he asked.
Goldberg and Averman snickered as Jesse suddenly looked uncomfortable. He had been the nastiest to Adam.
''What happend to our five other ducks anyway?'' Fulton Reed asked, finally speaking up.
The team pondered his question, after all, what really did happen to the five ducks?
''Maybe they were kidnapped by aliens?'' Averman suggested.
''Shut up Averman.'' Jesse said, rolling his eyes.
''He may not be too far off.'' Guy spoke up in defense of his fellow duck.
''I know that Terry just didn't wanna play hockey anymore. He loves basketball now.'' Jesse said.
''I know that Tammy and Tommy moved away.'' Connie said.
''What about Peter and Karp?'' Guy wondered.
''I think they just quit.'' Charlie said.
''Guess Ducks don't always fly together, huh?'' remarked Goldberg sadly.
The other ducks nodded softly.
The limo stopped outside the arena and the ducks got out. Gorden Bombay stepped in front of them and led the way inside.
''Alright team, let's go meet our newest editions.'' Gordan said, as the team asseblemed out on the ice.
There were five players waiting for them and Charlie glanced at each of them, sizing them up. When he got to the goalie, he took of his mask reveling...a girl?! Charlie felt his jaw drop as he starred at the goalie.
He was a she! A very...pretty she.
AN-And that's where I stop for now. If anyone remembers where Julie, Portman, Ken, Dwayne, and Luis came from the their old team names, your help would be appreciated!
Go ahead and review, you know you want to!