The Choice School For benders

Chapter One

By: Frodo-Swaggins32

-Aaang-

I woke up to the unusually loud and obnoxious alarm clock, I rolled over and it read 6:00. Then quickly smashed the snooze button to stop the horribly obnoxious noise. 8 minutes later the alarm clock went off again; This time grudgingly got up and threw My blankets onto the floor. Walked into the bathroom across the hall from my room, and got into the shower, begining to get ready for the first day of school. I hoped that this year would be better, but doubted it. I got out dried off and then looked into my closet trying to find something to wear.

"well I might as well try to look nice today" I said in an undertone.

I picked out one of my favorite outfits. Brown chino pants, orange sweater and an orange beanie to finish off the outfit, and marched down the stairs hoping nobody was up.

"Aang my boy"! Gyatso cheered from the kitchen.

I just rolled my eyes, how could he be so cheerful this early? But I just gave a mute "Hey dad" with a faint smile.

"Do you want me to drive you today"? Gyatso asked in a reassuring voice.

"No I think I will just take the bus today, thanks though". I looked at the clock and read, 6:50. "Oh Shit"! I yelled "I have 5 minutes, I gotta go" I shrieked. I grabbed my toast and ran out the door.

-Katara-

I could barely sleep! I twisted and twirled in my bed trying to sleep! All kind of thoughts rushed through my head. " I am so excited to meet everyone! Finally get a fresh start.". Then all I could think of "him", the way he manipulated me, used me, and then broke me. I could feel my eyes redding, struggling to hold back the tears that wallowed inside of me. I laid up of my bed and looked at the clock.

5:15

I barely got any sleep at all last night, and I couldn't got back to sleep so I figured I would just get an early start! I walked over to the shower, taking a nice brisk shower always woke me right up, and prepared me for a new day! Then I got out new the outfit Gran Gran bought me before we left. I just sat there for a moment and smiled at how simple yet pretty it was; The nice deep blue skirt, the light blue button up top, and a nice pair of light beige mini boots. Then I went over to the vanity and put on my make up, and picked out some simple diamond earrings dad gave me. And lastly I put on the breathtaking necklace mom had given me. It was so simple, so elegant. I looked at the Clock

6:00

Then I heard Sokka stumble out of his room into the hallway.

"Hey Sokka"! I said in a cheerful tone.

"Oh hey Katara, what are you doing up so early?"

"I just didn't feel like sleeping! I'm just so excited to go to school"!

Sokka Scoffed " Of course You are Katara"

"Woah someone is a little grumpy". I shot.

"Well hey Sorry I'm not per-"

But before he could finish his rebuttal I said with a big grin " I'm going to make you and dad Favorite breakfast" ! And then I galloped down the stairs to make their favorite, Chicken fried steak and chocolate waffles. After about 20 minutes Sokka come trotting down the stairs and plopped onto the couch like he always had.

"Soooo Sokka are you excited! It's your final year of school"!

"Yeah I can't wait to get out of this town"!

"Well hey maybe you will grow to like it. We've only been here for two months"

"Two month's too long" He muttered. But then he turned his attention to the beautiful fried steak laying on the pan. " I.I. that mine"? He murmured. Almost teary eyed at the large slab of meat.

"Yes indeed it is" I smiled And there are waffles on the counter, waving to them.

"Wow honey that smells good" Hakoda smiled faintly.

He used to love when mom made this, just as much as Sokka if not more; But now it only reminded him of mom, when I cooked. "Thanks dad" is all I could muster.

" So are you excited for school hun" dad asked starting to finally look more cheerful. As him and Sokka chowed down on breakfast.

"Oh I'm Sooo excited dad! I just hope I fit in here, it's so different here"

"Just be yourself hun. Everyone will love you Katara"! As he places a reassuring hand on my shoulder. " Oh my, look at the time! You two kids better be off now"!

Me and sokka grabbed our bags. "By Dad, Love you"! We said in unison

"love you too"! We heard him call as I shut the screen door behind me.

-Aang-

I saw my bus stop on the corner of 6th and Dragon St.; Everyone was piled up on the corner, waiting for the shuttle bus to take them to Choice. But when I was running down the hill, I stopped dead in my tracks! That when I saw "Her", She had such long wavvy brown hair, glowing tan skin. "Oh my gosh" I sighed. She was perfect, but then he snapped back into reality. The shuttle came and the teens slowly filled in. When I was finally get on I just sat as close to the front as possible, trying to avoid contact with Zuko & Azula. They lived right across the street from him. As if going to school with him wasn't enough. They passed me but didn't say anything "That was odd" I thought. Normally they like to start the day with a nice put down. But then I saw her walk into my bus! I tried not to stare, but it was hard; her and some guy ( who was probably her brother ) walked passed me and sat towards the middle of the bus.

Finally we got to The Choice School For benders, I couldn't wait to finally see my best friends Toph, and Teo! Me and toph had been best friends since 2nd grade, she had been there for me and I for her. I honestly didn't like Teo at first, but he's grown on me. I scanned all over the common area, but she was nowhere to be found…

"Twinkle Toes"! I heard Toph yelling.

"Oh my gosh Toph! How is it going!" I yelled in reply. I haven't seen Toph for over 6 months, I had to train and improve my bending; But she didn't know that.

"Its going" She said in a more serious tone. "Where have you been? You didn't call or email; Nothing."

She looked kind of angry, but I couldn't tell her why; I had to BS my way out of this one "I know, I'm so sorry Toph. Gyatso took me to a cabin in The Southern Water Tribe… We had no running water or internet! It was kind lame, but it was nice to get away from a little bit. Sorry Toph." I really hoped she believed it.

"Oh that sounds nice! It's ok Aang. Do you have your schedule yet"?

"Oh no I forgot, hey I'm going to go and grab it."

"Ok I'm going to go find Teo." Toph said.

Then I made my way to the scheduling office in the administrative building.

-Katara-

Sokka and I made our way down to the bus stop map in hand. "Ok so we need to find 6th Ave," I told sokka.

"Well we're on 4th so it should only be a few block up".

We walked down the street; I actually haven't walked that far from the house. We've been here for two months but me and Sokka mostly chilled in the house all summer. But hopefully that will change soon. Once we made it to 6th & Dragon st. we saw a group of teens between 14 and 18 or so. "Well this must be our stop". I smiled at Sokka, he smiled lightly back. I just kind of looked around as we waited for the shuttle, all of a sudden I saw him running down the street; He looked around Sokka's age, he was obviously pretty fashion forward; Not only that he was pretty tall, and I could see his muscles threw his orange sweater. Then he just stopped all of a sudden and started to look at me! He has steel gray that just pierced through my heart, and I could start to feel myself blush. Me and sokka waited for most of the other people board the shuttle, including my new admirer.

Once we got to the school, I could help but to take a minute and admire the breathtaking building. It had at least 3 levels, and it was separated in the middle like a giant C with a bridge to connect the front. Sokka went off to the administrative building. So I followed him. "Who was that guy from the bus"? I thought. I wanted to find him but, I needed to get my schedule and find my locker.

I got to the scheduling office in the admin building; and was greeted by a middle aged black haired woman.

"Name"? She asked in a monotone voice.

"Um Katara, Katara kelly." I said shyly

"Ah yes you just moved here correct"? The woman said in a more upbeat tone.

"Yeah that's me" I smiled as she printed out a small document with my classes and locker info.

"Thank you very much" I said as she smiled.

I turned around and walked out into the courtyard and went over to the pond. "This is such a cool school" I whispered to myself. I started to walk over to the small school cafe area when I ran right into somebody! I obviously wasn't looking. I felt like such and idiot as I sent all of his papers and books everywhere.

"I am so sorry! I wasn't looking. Are you ok?" I chattered.

"Oh it's fine" He said with a light smile "happens all the time".

But when he looked up I realized it was "him" my admirer The tall airbender smiled at me; Sending goosebumps up my arms, causing me to blush. I crouched down and helped him pick up the papers.

"Hi I'm Aang" he put out his hand.

I shook it, he had large strong hands but they were soft, he obviously used lotion. "I"m Katara" I softly said.

"So are you new here" he asked,

"Yeah, me and my family just moved into town" I told him

"That's sweet! Well hey let be the first to welcome you to the school. Since you're new here would you want me to show you to your locker?" He said with a big goofy smile.

"Yeah I would love that".

Well I hope you enjoyed everyone! This is the first of MANY updates to come! And please remember to comment suggestions and constructive criticism! BTW sorry about the cliff hanger.