Cookie Monster-Hi. As much as I would like to, the characters in the following story are the property of the late J.R.R. Tolkien. This is my first story so I don't mind if you stop reading it. I hope you like it though.

Tales of a Gray Wizard
Chapter 1:The Kid with Gray Robes

Deep in the land of Middle-Earth there was a little old shack. But this it wasn't a little old shack. Once you walked through the door you would find yourself in a large wizarding school. It had two dinning hall and seven large dorms. It was specially made by the White Council for the education of young people with magical capabilities. They took in pupils from all over the land. And one of them was a little kid named Gandalf.

Gandalf was a very odd person to some people. He would always be seen working on problems and solving formulas in the schools laboratory. But most of his experiments either ended up in the trash or exploded. So every time he came out of the lab he was covered head to toe in dark gray soot. All the other students would laugh at him because of this. But Gandalf happened to be very intelligent. He was excellent at history and written works. But he wasn't very good at mixing potions together. Most people avoided him. Though there were others that found it fun to bully him around. Especially the school suck-up and second best student, after Gandalf, Saruman. He always bullied the poor kid around. And more people dislike him because of this, Saruman happened to be quite popular. Gandalf had one friend though. His name was Radagast. Radagast was also a good student. He was also as clumsy as Gandalf at times. They had been best friends for the longest time. It must have been very long indeed, because they had been together since the beginning. And they were finally in there graduating year at the school.

It had been about four decades of training when Gandalf and Radagast finally entered the last year of there schooling. The graduation ceremony was going to take place in about two weeks. Every one was very excited. They couldn't wait to receive there starting titles; a wizard must have a class before being allowed to practice magic out side the school. Gandalf was one of the most eager. Especially since the White Council would be present. They were going to announce the members of the future council. It was a great honor and was only given to the top students. "I'm so excited!" said Gandalf to Radagast; "I hope I make it to the council. It has been my dream for the longest time!" "I know," said Radagast, "You've been telling me that every day for the last month." He laughed and thwacked his best friend on the back. "Stop it Raddy," Gandalf said; "This is very important to me. And I'm a bit nervous too." "Okay Gands." he said; "I'll stop it now." Just then a cold laugh came from the other hall. "Well if it isn't my pal Ganda-geek," said the voice. Then out came Saruman from the shadows, along with his cronies Grimma and Orathanc. Saruman was looking snobby as usual. And Orathanc definitely had a bad sleep. But Grimma looked very different. "What happened to your hair?" asked Radagast. Grimma looked up, smirked and said in his creepy accent; "Two words dork, Axle Grease. It works wonders." Then Saruman stepped on his foot. "Ouch!" shrieked the greasy haired kid; they were really pretty young in wizard years. "Do you really think they'll pick you?" continued Saruman; "Especially after what you did in the lab last Tuesday? They're still trying to unfreeze Professor Merlin." "Hey!" screamed Gandalf, very red in the face; "You were the one that decided to make a Freezing Potion! I hate being partners with you. I told you there was too much nitro in the glycerin!" "But who said it needed 'a bit more nitrogen', huh?" said Saruman. "So who spilled the mixture on the floor while looking at the girl at the other table?" said Gandalf, grinning. Saruman turned very red; "But who dropped some potion on the professor?" he said. "QUIET!" yelled Radagast. The cry echoed through the halls.

Before his friend could say another word, Gandalf shut his mouth. Then out of nowhere came the Headmaster. "Is there a problem here boys?" asked the tall old man. "Of course not sir." said Saruman. Gandalf rolled his eyes. Whenever a teacher was around, Saruzilla turned into Super Suck-Up Man. "I was telling Gandalf here to be more careful next time." he continued; "By the way, how is poor, poor Professor Merlin doing? I hope he's okay." "It's coming along well. Thank you for your concern." answered the Headmaster; "We were able to unfreeze his head yesterday. He can talk now." "That's wonderful" said the big suck-up. "Yes," said the Headmaster; "But all he can say now is 'Need hot coco'" Saruman laughed. "That was very funny sir" he said. "Thank you. And look at the time! I'd better get to the staff room. Grades are due and we have to choose the new council members. Good luck!" Then the Headmaster left the five students in the hall.

But just as he was out of sight Saruman said; "Hear that Ganda-geek? I'm going to be this years White Wizard!" "How do you know?" he asked. "Didn't you see how he smiled at me?" replied Saruman. "Then what will I be?" asked Gandalf. Saruman thought for a moment and said; "Well, I'm going to be Saruman the White and you'll be… oh yes, Gandalf the Gay." he then started laughing along with Orathanc and Grimma. "Hey!" yelled Radagast. Gandalf stopped his friend and said; "Stop, do you want to get caught again?" "Oh look guys," said Saruman; "Gandalf the Gay's got himself a little boyfriend!" He laughed coldly and then said; "Come on guys, lets leave the two lovebirds alone" then he, Grimma and Orathanc turned around and left. "I'm going to get you for that Saruman!" yelled Gandalf. Then he and Radagast left for their next lesson.