NOTE! I don't own South Park, nor any South Park characters. I only own this story, & a few characters I made up who are based on me or friends I know & some places I made up. This is my first FanFiction, so I'm sorry that if its not all that good. I would love to have your opinions on this story, though. ^^
Also, I apologize if the first chapter is a little short. I go to college, so I won't always have time to do a chapter everyday, but I'll try to have a new one up every weekend that's if I'm not given too much homework that takes up most of my time. Hope you enjoy! ^^
Chapter One: Welcome To Cowhorn Academy
Cartman wasn't looking forward to his first day at a new school, Cowhorn Academy. "Cowhorn.. What kind of name is that for a school, anyway?!", Cartman thought as he slouched further into his seat. From the corner of her eye, Liane noticed her son's slight movement. She smiles. "Come now, Eric honey, going to a new school isn't that bad. You'll meet all kinds of new friends-", Cartman cuts her off," Yeah, poor friends. Be serious, mom, who would go to a school called, Cowhorn, if they have money?".
"Eric, not everyone who goes to Cowhorn is poor. Cowhorn academy is known to be one of the most educational schools in South Park, Colorado.", she says, though knowing it won't convince Cartman any different.
Cartman just huffs, before gazing out the passenger window. People's wealth wasn't all that he is worried about. Being that Cartman isn't really skinny, to be honest he's a little over-weight, he fears people will make fun of him for his weight, not only the fact that he's the new kid. He had tried dealing with his weight problem by joining the football team at his old high school, his uncle's idea. But instead of losing weight, some of Cartman's fat turned to muscle, still leaving a bit of fat behind. All thanks to sitting his ass on the couch eating cheesypoofs. But, although Cartman's lazy & a fat-ass, he's also really good at football. The couch for Cowhorn's football team agreed to have him put in the team once they moved to South Park. Hopefully being on the football team for Cowhorn will gain him respect, that's how it was at his old high school.
"Alright, poopkins, we're here!", Liane says as she drives up to the front gates of Cowhorn Academy. Cartman looks with slight interest, even though he's not looking forward to his first day. He's greeted with a black, large, gate with double doors connected to a large stone wall. Patches of moss covering spots of the wall. Flower bushes of different flowers lined the outside. Above the iron gate doors reads," Cowhorn Academy" in large, black, iron letters. Though he couldn't see the whole school, he's able to see a good portion of the courtyard & part of the front of the main building. The building's walls are made of golden-yellow bricks, the roof made of black shingles. The building, so far from what he can see, the building looks elegantly, & the courtyard as well. Peeking just over the stone wall, Cartman can see the roofs of other buildings made of the same black shingles as the main building.
Cartman's starting to feel that his first day won't be so bad after all, but he doesn't plan on admitting to his mother that she's right. So, instead he keeps on the same pissed-off look, masking away his true emotions.
The engine of the car stops, & the jingling of keys heard in the background. "Come along, dear.", Liane says as she opens the driver's side & gets out closing the door behind her.
Cartman grumbles to himself as he reaches in the back seat to retrieve his backpack. He pulls onto his lap once he has a tight grip on one of the straps, & opens the passenger door. He steps out, & shuts the door behind him as he slides his backpack on him; one strap on his shoulder while the other just hangs. Trying to give off that he's badder than he really is. Just then, a feminine figure makes its way to the front gates. The gates open automatically giving her passage & so she makes her way towards Cartman & Liane.
She's slightly taller than Cartman's mum, mostly likely the heels she's wearing, with a slender frame. Her shiny dark-brown hair bouncing off her shoulders to each step she takes. She looks to be about thirty, at the most, but could be younger. Wearing a tight black work-dress that shows off her frame, making with her black shiny heals.
As she gets closer, Cartman gets a good whiff of the woman's perfume. Smells of rich peach, not the cheap stuff either. He can tell this girl's got class & probably comes from a wealthy family. Her bright red smile; warming & welcoming. She stops just a couple feet away from them. Her eyes drift over Cartman, then over to Liane.
"Welcome Cowhorn Academy!", she greets brightly, & she turns her gaze back towards Cartman.
"You must be Mr. Eric Cartman. We heard great things about you.", extending her hand out, offering to shake Cartman's. Cartman looks at her hand for a moment, before reaching out his, locking his hand with her's & gives a quick shake before pulling it away. Though his gesture was a little rude, the woman seem to keep a smile on her face just as warming as ever. "You'll like here, I promise you that. I know its a new school, & being the new kid can be tough, but you'll warm up to it eventually. You'll feel as if you were born here.", she says in attempt to comfort Cartman. Its clear she is not new to teenagers like Cartman. "I'm Lizzie Heart. But you can call me Lizzie if you like. If you ever have any questions, Eric, or if you ever trouble looking for a class, just come to me. I work at the front desk in the main office.", she says before turning her attention back towards Liane. "And you must be Mrs. Cartman", she says extending her hand to shake. Liane responds to the offer, by shaking Lizzie's hand.
"We spoke on the phone the other day to discuss your son's transfer."
"Yes, I remember.", Liane says.
Lizzie looks over at Cartman," So, do you have your schedule for your classes?"
Cartman just responds with a quick nod, not even making eye contact with her. Lizzie smiles. "Then, shall we begin?", not taking her eyes off of Cartman.
Cartman just shrugs his shoulders. Liane gives him a quick kiss on the cheek," Well, poopykins. Have fun! I'll pick you up at three pm.", she says before heading back to the car.
Cartman feels dread. Lizzie starts walking through the main gate, not turning to look back at Cartman to make sure he's following. She doesn't need to, for Cartman follows her anyway. In the background, Cartman hears his mother's car start & drive off. A wave of a deeper dread runs over him. "This day isn't going to end soon..", Cartman thinks to himself.
Lizzie & Cartman make their way through the iron gates as the gates automatically close behind them. Having a better look from the inside of the stone walls, Cartman scans the courtyard. Every building in the grounds are made of the same stone as the main building. Teens in school uniforms, running in all different directions. Probably heading to their next class. All of a sudden, Lizzie comes to a stop in the center of the courtyard, causing Cartman to stop as well. She turns to face him with a smile.
"Over there..", she points to the right, Cartman following her pointing," is the boy's dorm room. Students from different towns, & even states sleep there if they don't have a home here in South Park. But that is a building you won't need to worry about, since you & your mum have a home in town.", she points to the slightly bigger building, not as big as the main building, next to the boy's dorm," That building is the library. Its pretty obvious what's its for.", she doesn't dare to explain, because what's the point when its obvious? Lizzie then points to the left, Cartman following her range of pointing. He sees two buildings, one larger than the other. The largest out of the two, is the exact same size as the boy's dorm, but well kept. For the boy's dorm looks vandalized.
he can see a couple of girls walking out of the bigger building, conversing with one another. "Must be the girl's dorm, then...", Cartman thinks to himself.
"The bigger building out of the two, is the girl's dorm, which you are not to enter. No boys allowed.", Lizzie says in a slight stern voice, trying to make her point clear.
"Called it!", Cartman screams in his head, though his mouth never moves nor makes any sound.
"And the smaller is the cafeteria where students have their breakfast, lunch, & dinner. But only the students who stay at the dorms get dinner at the cafeteria.", she finishes. Cartman could smell lunch being made. Smells like their having chicken, with mash potatoes, & peas for lunch. One of his many gifts for being a fat-ass. Just the thought of those mash potatoes makes his tummy growl. Just then, the sounds of the bell go off.
"And behind the main building is the football field. Would you like me to show you?", Lizzie says back to her happy warming self. That's if, this is the real Lizzie Heart. Cartman just shakes his head, no, in reply. Lizzie just nods, then turns around & continues towards the main building. As they reach to the steps of the main building, that lead up to the doors, Lizzie stops at the billboard that sits just to the corner of the bottom steps. On the board where bunches of posters nailed to the board, & along the sides are pockets with neatly folded paper in them. Each labeled with taped piece of paper. She reaches for the one labeled," Maps", & pulls out a folding piece of paper. She then hands it to Cartman. He takes it from her slowly, as if not sure whether it'll bite or not. "This is a map of the school grounds. If you unfold it, it'll show you the courtyard, football field, the location of all the buildings, & where some of the classrooms are located on the first floor of the main building. On the back shows you the classrooms on the second floor. This should help you not to get lost, but if you do, anyway, & the maps not helping. You can either come to me, or ask one of the other students. Or you can ask the teachers.", she says before heading up the steps. Cartman begins to follow, but is quickly distracted by the sounds of running footsteps coming up behind him, & the hard breathing. Lizzie turns around, which tells Cartman she hears it too.
"Stan Marsh, late again, hun?", Lizzie giggles.
This, Stan Marsh, stops just a few feet away next to Cartman & leans forward holding himself up by his knees.
"Hey...Mrs...Heart...", Stan manages to say, taking a breath between every word. Cartman just stares at him with a strange look. "This kid must be out of shape."
After catching his breath, which didn't really take long, Stan looks over at Cartman. "Whose the new kid?", he asks, cheeks still red from the run. "This is Eric Cartman. Just moved here a few days ago, & is starting his first day here, at Cowhorn, today.", she replies," He will also be joining the football team!", she adds in. "Oh, that's cool.", Stan says. "Stan Marsh, Sophomore. Class president.. And you are in what year?", Stan asks.
"Sophomore..", Cartman answers, just a little shocked. "So, this kid is class president, huh? Must be popular. Lucky me. How did he even get to be class prez?", he thinks to himself.
"I was just about to take Eric to his third period. Would you like me to walk you to your class afterwards, so you aren't to get another tardy?, Lizzie asks kindly. "That would be awesome.", Stan beams with a smile. He looks over at Cartman. "Mrs. Heart, here, is the best. You think her kind warmingness is just an act, but its not. This is who she really is.", he says to Cartman. Cartman could only nod in reply, a little shock to Lizzie's offer.
"Shall we move along, then?", Lizzie says as she heads for the doors of the main building. Cartman & Stan following closely behind.