GET UP Heather finally resorted to yelling at the other girl who was covered by 20 blankets and stuffed animals..Time to practice she said as she jumped up and down for joy.

Jenny rolled over and looked at her oh-too-hyper sister.What are you talking about? We just went to bed! she said with a deadly glare.

No we didn't!!! Look outside, it's the first rays of glorious sun! Aren't they beautiful? Heather sighed. she said emphasizing each get up with a bounce on the bed.

Jenny finally got up after having her covers torn away from her by the evil twin.Why don't you go and wake Hayley up? Why am I the one you always pick on?

Heather started to laugh as she pointed at the empty bed. She never came in last night!

Jenny bolted up right as she looked at the empty bed.Ohhhh..... she in trouble!!!

Why would you say that? Heather asked.

Because i know that if I stayed out all night, the gods know where-even at a convent- I'd be in trouble! Jenny pointed out.

Yeah well, that's you. Let's go look for her after we have our morning practice. Heather said as she walked out the door.

Wait for me! Jenny yelled as she pulled on her workout clothes, i'm coming! But why do we have to wait to look for her. I love getting people in trouble!

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The only space that Jenny thought was suitable for her to practice in was a little secluded courtyard with trees lining the border(which happened to be right outside of their rooms).

Jenny clapped her hands together and exclaimed, I think this is far enough don't you!

Do you think Hayley will find us? Heather worried.

Oh y'all were looking for me? came a voice from above them.

Heather jumped into fighting stance and looked around.

Look up.

Jenny looked up, Too bad it's dark above us. I can't see anything.

Look in the tree.

Which tree? Heather asked.

The one with the big red blob, was the exasperated reply.

Oh that one! Jenny cried.

You were not wearing that last night. How did you change? Wait- I don't remember that outfit. Heather was in shock that Hayley had snuck into the house and changed without her noticing.

Jon let me borrow it from his wardrobe.

Oh so now you're wearing his clothes, Jenny examined her nails trying to act like she didn't care.

Not that we did anything, but we stayed up all night talking. Did you know he was interested in Shang fighting?

No, I didn't.

He wanted to come and have us teach him some of our moves.

(NOTE HEATHER FEELS LIKE LAUGHING SO THIS MIGHT NOT MAKE NE SENSE)

Heather bursts out laughing. What moves do you have? I've got em all. She starts doing the robot.

Hayley tried to imitate the stoic movement but only succeeded in losing her balance. Destroying Jenny's hope of Hayley falling flat on her face and ruining His Majesty's clothes, she grabbed the branch with her two hands and swung around in a perfect handstand. After swinging a full 360 she let go and flew backward landing right on her feet.

A clapping sound came from next to their door. Bravo Aly.

Jenny snorted. Hayley must really have the hots for Jon if she let him call her Aly.

Heather stared at Hayley. Dude she must have been drunk last night. So must Jon for that matter to come up with that name.

Hayley went into full flirt mode. Her face blushed and she waved a hand as if acting embarresed, Oh that? It was nothing.

Heather inched over to Jenny still obsessed over the . What's up with the name?

Good question. Jenny cupped her hands around her mouth, Yo, Aly why don't you show him that move you tried to do last week with the snap kicks straight in front of you in rapid succession.

All three girls remembered that attempt well. Hayley had ended up falling back on her face-not just the first time but every time thereafter.

Why don't you two try walking with one foot again? was the curt reply.

They looked at each other with their eyes sparkling. We really do need to work on that some more, Heather said.

Jon noticing another moment of insanity approaching and not feeling quite comfortable, cleared his throat. Umm- I invited some more people. From behind some trees and bushes came Gary, Gaia, and Raoul. I was going to invite some others but they were a little-um- shall we say groggy from last night.

Heather forgave Jon for inviting people. At least she could handle these people. If it was other nobles than she would have wanted to die.

Hmm, Hayley thought, he's inviting other people so he can suck up to my sisters.

O God, he invites other people to cover his embarresment of being seen with Hayley. How sad, Jenny thought.

Heather cleared her throat. Well I guess we'll being with the basics. Everyone line up now. Organized fashion. We don't want anyone hitting each other-accidently or not. she said with a paranoid glare directed at her twin.

The most important thing in Shang is balance. Jenny continued pretending not to notice the look.

She never quite mastered that, Heather whispered to Hayley.

I think it was an inner ear thing, Hayley explained.

Hey, it's hereditary! Jenny yelled.

Everyone turns their heads at the sudden outburst(A/N SCREW ELECTROLYTES!)

The lesson, Gary prompted.

Heather looked abashed, Yes, uh first things first. Balance; right, that's where we are.

Stand an one leg, Hayley ordered. Obediently, everyone lifted a leg like a stork. Raoul, who was always rather big (it's all muscle) waved his arms in a circle to keep his balance. Close your eyes and concentrate.

Eyelids shut and balance was immediately lost. Jon, the Kingly prince he was, fell straight, smack dab on his face. Tim-ber! shouted Heather with her hands cupped around her mouth. Hayley shot her twin an evil glance and rushed to his aid.

I guess we know what your homework's gonna be tonight, Jenny mumbled.

Gaia, with her extra good hearing, groaned, Homework.

All faces turned toward the three teachers. Jenny ignored them and said, Now with practice (a.k.a your homework) you can be like us.

Hayley commanded. The three teachers raised their right leg and made into a triangle at their knee. Their hands were in front as if holding a giant ball; their eyes serenely closed.

Hayley began(their eyes still closed)-

You wanna buy a duck.

A what? Heather responded

A duck.

Does it quack?

Of course it quacks.

Do you wanna buy a duck?

A what? Jenny took it up.

A what? Heather asked Hayley.

A duck.

A duck. Heather told Jenny.

Does it quack?

Does it quack?

Of course it quacks.

Of course it quacks.

Do you wanna buy a duck? Jenny asked Hayley.

And so they continued until finally they stopped(for no apparant reason).

Oh. My. Gosh. Gary drawled, his mouth wide open.

So who bought the duck? Raoul asked with a boyish expression.

Silence

On to other things..

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They had been running through some basic balance excercises when a runner dashed into their clearing. Panting, he choked out, Your Highness, you're needed in the war chamber at once. Glances were exchanged by everyone. There had always been tension between Tortall and Scanra, but it hadn't actually made an impact on them..yet.

Jon said uncertainly, So I guess I need to leave, Hayley.

Oh yeah sure talk to the girlfriend, Heather grumbled.

He's going to fail, Jenny commented with a dissapointed look at Jon, I had such high hopes for you dear boy.

This coming from the girl who tortured her teachers, Hayley mocked.

But they were sitck in the muds. Obviously I haven't followed in their footsteps.

Heather was ready to get back to work, Okay you can go as long as you work on your balance when you have freetime. As an afterthought she added, And be sure to hit some rocks.

Seeing Jon's confused expression Hayley mouthed, I'll explain later. His face broke into a smile thinking aobut their next meeting, and he turned to follow the runner.

Oh do be careful dearie, Jenny called sounding every bit like a southern belle while waving an imaginary handkerchief.

Hayley looked at her in utter confusion, But he can't possibly get hurt in the war chamber. All they'll be doing is talking... right? She turned to Heather, Right?

Exasperated, Heather glared at Jenny, You really shouldn't mess with her head like that. She's obviously gotten all twidderpated and lost her Hayley-ness.

Well how was I supposed to know the genes that I got an overshare of were in her?Jenny asked innocently.

Don't you mean the genes you have a lack of?

Common sense is a rarity these days!!

Oh yes that excuses everything.

Taking this sarcastic comment as truth Jenny crossed her arms and jutted out her chin, It does.

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By the time breakfast was ready everyone was tired except the three teachers who were ready for another day. (A/N yeah it's corny but hey we're tired-Jenny: it's 5 pm tho...- WE'RE TIRED!