This is what could count as Episode 1 of a new series. The series is this entire account and is what I would like season 3 (and future seasons) to be like.

Warnings: Homosexual character (if you aren't comfortable with that please don't read.)

Today was it; the first day of high school. Riley could feel her hands shaking, although in anticipation or nervousness she couldn't be sure. She knew she was really lucky, all her friends had decided to join the school and her dad was going to be teaching the, this year. How her dad managed to keep in her class this year was beyond her though.

As they arrived at her new school Riley looked up in terror. It was even bigger than she imagined. The school was apparently in a circle shape, so that if you get lost you can just keep walking in the same direction until you reach your destination, not that that would really help her.

Taking a deep breath her and Maya walked through the doors and instantly felt small. Everyone was so much bigger. Walking slowly up to the reception area to get their schedules Riley and Maya scanned the crowded place for Lucas and Farkle.

Finally spotting Farkle they made their way over, schedules in hand. Soon afterwards Lucas arrived and the friends walked to class together. Their first class was luckily history with her dad and all of them managed to be in it together. Scanning her schedules she saw that her and Maya have art and maths together, her and Farkle have science and Lucas shares English with her. They all were in history. They also all managed to get in the same lunch time.

As they sat down Riley scanned the room. It was similar to their old classroom but with an extra set of seats. There were five seats in the front and Riley sat in the middle one, Farkle was behind her, Maya beside her and Lucas behind Maya. Lucas and Maya were a bit awkward since they had been dating for a little while until they broke up over Summer but Riley had a feeling they'd be back together soon.

A girl entered the room and sat down beside Riley, she had light brown hair which turned to gold in an ombre effect and some of the bluest eyes Riley had ever seen.

The lesson soon started and after introducing himself and taking the role Corey began to talk.

"Bravery; although many of us imagine it differently it is, in essence, staying in a difficult situation or place to help or prove something. Many of us aspire to be brave but few of us succeed. And that's okay. If you strive to be brave you are already striving to make a difference.

"I have decided for a short little lesson about bravery in history, I want you to all research a story of someone being brave, when they faced difficult to decisions so as too better the place or people around them.

"You can use any way of researching you want and you can present your findings however you like."

The girl beside Riley raised her hand and once given permission to speak said "But Mr. Matthews what do you count as brave? Someone could think playing during a sport with an injury is brave while someone else thinks it is stupid or not really brave."

"That is a wonderful question Ms...?"

"Maisie, Maisie Carter sir." Maisie seemed to have a slight accent, kind of like British but not quite.

"Ah yes, thank you Maisie and to answer your question this is to see your view on bravery, your view on history and how you see the world."

The bell suddenly rang, the periods running shorter than normal due to it being the first day.

They all got up to go to their next classes which for Riley was English. She and Lucas kept an eye out, not able to find their room until Lucas finally spotted the name plate on the door. They quickly headed in with a few minutes of transition time to spare. Riley sat in the front with Lucas on one side of her.

Riley noticed the other girl, Maisie was also in this class and she waved at her as she entered. Lucas looked a little confused but Riley decided it would be best to make as many friends as she could in this new environment.

Maisie headed over and smiling slightly sat next to Riley.

"Hi, I'm Riley" She said excitedly "And this is Lucas."

Maisie blinked at the surprising enthusiasm and smiled. "I'm Maisie."

Riley smiled again and turned back to the front as the English teacher walked in.