A/N- Heh, okay, this one's short(er) because I realized I really didn't have a lot to say...so...heh...yeah, expect shortness. Chels is a mondo loser...don't make fun...I love you ALL! ::huggles:: You know, for this story I think I'm gonna put the review replies at the bottom...considering they could possibly be longer than the chapter itself, and that makes me look bad. XD Enjoy.

Disclaimer- Chels doesn't own "The Mighty Ducks!"

-Part 2-

The shadow cast by the sun gave the building an ominous glow...not that it needed the sun's help to appear ominous, but that was beside the point.

Throngs of fellow high school students pulsed throughout the campus, surrounding Charlie Conway and his friends, the new Eden Hall Freshman Warriors. The crowds moved with purpose...with dignity...with the mark of the privileged.

Only one among Charlie's friends even remotely resembled the crowd of super-teen clones that almost exclusively made up the Eden Hall population. Adam Banks, ex-Hawk. He of course resembled them because even if he had not won scholarships with the team, he'd be attending the prep school anyway. On the surface he was one of the "rich preppies," but Charlie had been relieved to discover there was a decent person and good friend hiding underneath those hideous polo shirts and odd-looking hair. Otherwise he doubted they would have their first line center. He'd have split a long time before.

But just looking around, Charlie couldn't help but notice how their unique group seemed to stick out. Not even necessarily clothes wise in a sense, but just in the vibe sent out. It was like the prince and the pauper, just without the good-natured trade-off part of the story. It was slightly less accepting than that.

No one dared come out and say it, but he could already feel a rift growing between them and everyone else. There was an unspoken understanding.

Charlie separated from the group and split to his class. He felt like half of his defense had been torn away when he was by himself in the crowd. His identity was shaken a little when enclosed in a practically foreign environment...a world he had never experienced.

Just seeing people wearing shoes that could be worth enough to buy a used car in his neighborhood made the apprehensiveness grow a little.

He calmed his nerves and walked in to the classroom. Glancing around he could tell it would be a rough year. Each girl was perfectly groomed and every guy wore the most expensive outfit he could likely muster...or maybe that was just what the entire wardrobe looked like.

Making his way to his seat, he tried to brush off any self-consciousness nipping at the edge of his mind. He wasn't self-conscious by nature; he was known for his confidence and leadership among his friends...but something about it all made him feel...inadequate. Like he didn't belong.

And deep down he knew he didn't. He wasn't sent to million-dollar schools growing up. He didn't live in a mansion. He didn't drive the most expensive, topnotch car on the market. He didn't even have a car.

He'd never fit in. He'd never be enough.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Sarah- ::giggles:: Yeah. Ooh, thanks! That really is a big compliment. I'm glad the describing came out right; I'm afraid of over-doing it sometimes.

Adriana- Hee. Yes, I agree that it's an awesome undertaking. It's a rough job, but somebody's gotta do it! ::puts on a cape and flies around:: Hee hee, ya know, fest IS a wird word. o.O Hee. Hee. FEST! ::says is a bunch of times::...Ya know, when you say a word a bunch of times, it's starts to sound funny...like "fork"...fork is a weird word too. ::nods:: Yay! Chicken! ::giggles::...Aww, I updated! You don't have to hide anymore.

Allie- Aww, 6:30am is early! :( Don't bash your head, sweetie. ::giggles:: Yep. ::nods:: I know what syntax is...and I'm actually enjoying going over it, even though I already know what it is. It's giving me extra insight on sentence structure and ways to give certain effects. Before I even got the lesson, I did a lot of it anyway. Now I just know WHY I did it. Lol. Yay for Allie and her syntax! ::claps:: Aww, Alllie, you write good! Don't say that! ::bops you gently on the head:: And I like C/J and fluff too; I'm just broadening my horizons. :P ::huggles and glomps:: Love ya, hun!

Tiff- ::grins:: I'm glad you like it. ::dances::

Katie- Hee hee. XD ::waves dramatically back:: HI KATIE! Aww, that would be so sad. Hee hee. I'm a pretty skilled recognizer...er...heh...shh, leave me alone. :P ::feels oodles and love from the review:: Thanks so much! All of that made me feel super good about myself. XD I'm really glad you liked those two parts...I nearly cried while writing it, and I'm the author! That part in the movie always makes me so sad...::sigh:: But I don't mind you blathering, Katie. XD Worry not. ::huggles:: Thanks so much for the review, hun, and I hope you like the chapter.

Meme- Ahh, Meme my dear. Aww, poor Charlie! XD Our poor sweet Charlie...::pets and hugs him:: We love him anyway! Stupid mean Hawks and Bombay! ::protects Charlie::...Anyway, thanks for the review, Meme. ::bounces:: Talk to ya later!

Banksiesbabe99- Yes! DEPTH! You said it had depth! ::dances:: Heh...::shifty eyes::...::giggles:: You know, I could see this going on for a long time too, but I'm afraid to say it won't be. I'm playing around with an idea of doing a related and longer story along these lines, but not until after I finish this, One Way Ticket, and my precious Charlie/Connie plot bunny. And My Dawson's Creek story that hasn't been updated in months. XD And I still have that sequel...GAH! I'm too busy! Lol. Aww, you're so sweet! ::giggles and hugs:: I love writing, so maybe someday I'll give an original piece a try. If I ever do, I'll tell you. Lol. SCORE! ::dances:: I'm so excited about D4; I heard about it on LJ with articles as evidence and everything. And it's supposed to have lots of Charlie! ::dies with happiness:: I think they are giving Joshua Jackson and possibly Emilio Estevez LOADS of money for it. Like, A LOT! Those are the only two I've heard about, but there is a chance of there being others of the originals. Lol. ::tacklehugs:: Love ya, hun. Hope you enjoy.

Blonde-brain- I'm glad you like it.

Stef- Stef! ::glomps:: Hee. Well, actually...::glances around nervously:: That might be a slight problem. But I'm thinking about a plot bunny for a D1 story once I finish everything else on my plate. And I'll put Peter in it especially for you if it ever gets from my mind into MS Word! XD

Preciousbabyblue- I know, right. Stupid Hawks. ::bites them:: Heh. Thanks again, and I hope you like the chapter. :P

Brnnttebabe12- Nah, it's all good. Lol. Thanks for the review.