(Eight years later: No P. O. V.)

A ray of sunlight hit Aurora's golden-brown feathers, making them glow. She forced her eyes open and stretched her wings. Suddenly, she rembered something, it was Kim's first day of high school! She jumped of her perch and on to a sleeping Kim.

"Kim, wake up." Aurora whispered. Kim looked up at the hawk smiling at her. She groaned and sat up.

"You know, I thought I would never get over the fact that you can show emotion, Aurora." Kim said. "But I did." Kim always loved Aurora, no matter how weird she was. But everyone else teased them both. Calling Kim and Aurora freaks. That's the only reason Kim hates school. she doesn't hate the classes or the teachers like the other kids did.

"I wish I could come with you." Aurora said.

"Sorry, but after that incident last year, they don't allow you back in anymore." Kim told her.

"You attack the principal one time and suddenly you are banned from all Seaford Public Schools." Aurora groaned.

"You attacked the principal?" Kim almost yelled. "I thought you were banned because of that mice chase that nearly gave the art teacher a heart attack!" Aurora tucked her head under her wing, which meant she was embarrassed.

"That was one of the reasons for my ban, but the principal thing was the main reason." Aurora said. Kim shook her head.

"Why did you do that?" Kim asked.

"I thought he was a burglar. How should I know he went skiing that day?" Aurora defended. Kim stopped herself from yelling at Aurora, so she just shook her head, and got dressed.

(10 minuites later, Kim P. O. V.)

I was ready. Ready to go face to face with my enemies. Ready to start training at my new dojo, the Black Dragons. Ready to face whatever high school throws at me. I was ready for anything. Do I have everything?

Backpack. Check.

Notebooks. Check.

Pencil. Check.

Skateboard. Check.

Aurora complaining about her ban. Check.

"It was just one time," she mumbled, "and it can't be the first time it happened". I almost let a tear slip out of my eyes, but I blinked it back.

"This is hard enough that I have to go through high school, but it makes it that much harder that I have to go through it without you. So, will you please quit bringing it up?" I told her. She stopped talking. I saw her face turn from angry, to sad and guilty.

"I'm sorry." She said.

"Hey, how about you wait for me outside in that tree." I said smiling. Aurora's face lit up.

"Okay." Aurora said exitedly. I laughed. She flapped her wings frantically, but only got five feet off the ground. She then lost her balance and fell to the floor.

"Wow, you are getting better at that." I said. It was impressive for a hawk that's not fully grown yet. What did I tell you? They age like humans do.

"Thanks. I've been practicing a lot." Aurora said as she was getting up off of the floor. I looked at her tail, which was still brown, it wouldn't become red until she was older. I glanced at my watch.

"Oh, Aurora, we better get going or I'm going to be late." I said. "The teachers there already don't like me, let's not make matters worse." I mumbled. She nodded.

We stepped outside. Aurora's gold, and golden brown feather lit up like she was a light bulb, and the sun was the switch. I looked at her, trying not to let my fear show. It's hard going through school when people either tease you or ignore you. I stand up for myself, I even fire back. But that doesn't mean their harsh words don't make me feel bad.

"You go ahead," Aurora said. "I'll catch up with you." I couldn't help but notice she sounded upset. But I just nodded, and started to skate board.

My mind was clear. All I could think about was the board. If something else comes to mind, you will risk crashing. I came to a stop to see if Aurora was right behind me. And sure enough, there she was, beating her wing quickly, trying to keep up. She could only stay in the air for less then a minute without falling, covering her body in dust.

"Just once, I would like to get you to my school, without looking like you were under our couch this morning." I laughed. Aurora just looked down.

"I'm sorry. I don't want to embarrass you." Aurora said sadly. Was she okay? Aurora never really apologized so much before. I kneeled down beside her.

"Is something wrong?" I asked. Aurora shook her head.

"No, why?" she asked, keeping her voice pitch really low. I shrugged.

"You just seem upset." Aurora shook her head.

"No, I'm fine. It's just that, well- ow!" A rock hit her in the back of her head.

I didn't have to be Milton to know who that was.

"Brett!" I yelled. He then came out from behind the bushes. Aurora screeched angrily. I wonder if she knew what she was saying, or if she was just speaking "bird gibberish." Her feathers stood up, and she looked twice as big!

"Hey, calm down, Borealis! I just want to talk to Kim." Brett said. Borealis. That was Aurora's last name. That's what Po and Wang Chi told me at least. It's weird that she already had a name. Oh, right, Brett. Let me put this in a way you would understand... I hate him! We had been enemies since we first learned to insult. Of course, he started it. Darn! Now I'm sounding like I'm six!

"What's up, Crawfish?" He asked.

"It's Crawford." I hissed.

"Doesn't matter. Listen, I think it's very brave for you to show up for your first day of high school," he said, with a stupid grin on his face. "Because my friends and I are going to give you the hardest year of your life." He laughed.

"You won't do anything to her!" Aurora roared.

"Oh yeah? You aren't even aloud in the building, Aurora." He was now cracking up.

"Well, Kim isn't defenseless either!" She screamed.

"Shut it!" Brett said sternly.

"You did not just tell her to shut it!" I yelled. My face was getting red from anger.

"I think I just did, blondie." Okay, That was it! I've had it! My fists clinched together, and I punched him. He fell to the ground. His eyes were filled with rage.

"You're gonna pay for that!" he yelled. Just then, Brett's dad ran out of the house.

"What is going on?" he asked.

"I was just taking to Kim, when she punched me for no resson." Brett said.

"What? I didn't-"

"Kim, I think we need to have a disscusion with your mom and dad." He said seriously.

"Just my mom. Dad's off in the military." I said, hoping that they won't notice the saddness in my voice. What? Can you blame me? I haven't seen him since I was eight! Brett's dad looks sorry for me for a second, but then shook his head.

"Alright, we will come by your house tonight. Come on, Brett." Brett got up, and walked into the car. They drove off, leaving me stunned.

"Are you okay?" I asked Aurora.

"Yeah, I think so. My head just hurts. Sorry you got in trouble, again." she said.

"Don't aplogize, it's not your fault." I said. She just looked away from me.

"Come on, let's go. I won't skate board this time." I said. I started walking towards the school. Aurora followed me. I smiled, but it was kind of forced. I really was having a bad day. Aurora could tell I wasn't feeling great, because she landed on my arm and gave me a "hug."

We approached the school building, I looked at all the students coming out of cars and busses. They all looked at me, some were whispering to each other, others hid their faces. Great, now I'm also feared. I walked over to the tree, Aurora flew up, and slopply landed on the first branch.

"I guess I'll see you after school." I said. Aurora nodded.

"Good luck." she said. Then she started climming the tree by flapping her wings, and getting just enough lift to reach the next branch. I took a deep breath, and entered the school.

(Eight hours later: Aurora's P.O.V.)

My eyes sprang open as I heard the final bell ring. I fell asleep again didn't I? Screaming kids came running out of the school building. I looked for Kim with my rather amazing vision. But then I saw three kids, who I recognized immedently. Eddie, Milton, and Jerry. They were the closest thing Kim had to human friends. She used to train with them at the Bobby Wasbi Doj0 until Carson moved and she stopped being challenged. So now she's a Black Dragon. Then, I saw Kim, but she was talking to someone, and smiling! This was new. Wait, I know her, she's Grace, Brett's cousin who transferred here this year. Apparently she's nothing like him. I leaned over, trying to get a better look. Bad move. Next thing I knew, I was falling. I flapped my wings, but that didn't help very much.

"Kim! Help!" I yelled. She looked up, and her eyes widened.

"Aurora!" Kim yelled, running towards me. She caught me just before I hit the ground. She let go of me, and I landed talon first on floor. I looked at Grace, who was opened mouthed. Great, I messed another thing up. Every time things are going well, I come along and somehow turn everyone against us. I wonder why? Oh yeah, I'm a freak!

"It can talk!" Grace yelled. But more in a way of shock then horror and disgust.

"I'm not an 'it.'" I said annoyed. She looked at me, rather suprised about my attitude. I got it from Kim. What can I say? You pick a few things up from her. I studied her for a minute, she had long, brown hair, hazel eyes, and had a blue jacket. I heard the sound of a car horn.

"Oh, that's my mom. Nice meeting you Kim, and you too Aurora." Grace said smiling. She walked away. I stared at her, in disbelief. Why didn't she care that I am a bird, that can talk? Kim looked at me and shrugged. But as she looked away, I noticed something I've never seen her do after school. She was smiling.