Sophomore Year Duck Style

BEEP BEEP

I opened an eye groggily and groaned as I saw my alarm clock blaring 7:00am, school starts in 50 minutes! I pressed the off button and sat up and yawned and looked over to see Tracy still sleeping, maybe I should just leave her here? I thought smirking but sighed and shook my head that was too of a cruel thing to do even to her. I pushed my covers back and rolled my shoulder as I got out of bed. I was in shorts and a giant t-shirt; I walked over to her bed and shook her gently. She mumbled something in her sleep and turned on her side so her back was facing me. I sighed annoyed and shook her harder.

"Tracy wake up!" She groaned and turned to face me and glared.

"I was sleeping!" She whined sitting up as I walked away from her over to my dresser.

"Well it's time to get up, so get up!" I said sternly and I heard her get out of bed, she walked over to her side of the room and started getting ready. I looked through my clothes and decided on a simple outfit, a short jean skirt with a Hollister t-shirt and a light blue sweatshirt over it, sporty and girly. I grabbed a pair of white flip flops and put my hair up in a messy ponytail. I turned to grab my book bag and saw Tracy at her mirror, and I looked her over and sighed. She was dressed in a plaid red and black skirt with a red long sleeve shirt on and had a black headband on; someone is in a Warrior mood. I thought reaching and down and grabbing my backpack.

"I'm going to go." I said turning to the door and I heard her sigh.

"Like I care." She sneered and I rolled my eyes and opened the door. Just as I shut it Connie and Julie's door opened and they both emerged looking good. Connie was in a khaki skirt that she borrowed from me, she had on a black tank top with a little jacket over it with her hair in a braid. Julie being the tomboy out of the three of us was in jean capri's with a Portland Pirates t-shirt that was tied in the back with a rubber band, she had her hair up in a ponytail. I smiled at them as they shut their door.

"Hey guys." I greeted and they smiled and responded.

"Hey Su." We started walking to the stairs.

"So how was your first night with Tracy?" Julie asked as we walked down them and I shrugged.

"We didn't kill each other." Connie and Julie laughed as we walked out of the front door as a gust of wind sped past us. We continued walking to the dinning hall where we would eat breakfast before heading to the beginning of school assembly; just like last year except all of us Ducks would be good and wouldn't crash the stage like last year.

"So you think Dean Buckley will say the same thing as last year?" Julie asked and I shrugged.

"Hard to know Cons and I weren't there for it last year, we were trying to get here!"

"And failing!" Connie chimed in and I laughed and nodded remembering who Goldberg trailed off and Charlie had to go and get him and how we skated under a bridge and they landed in front of us.

"I swear we may be able to play hockey but we suck at directions!" I said and Connie laughed and Julie just rolled her eyes playfully.

"You Minnesotans maybe but everyone else is fine." Connie and I stopped and turned towards Julie bewildered and she laughed and so did we but no before playfully shoving her. We made it to the dinning hall and walked inside to find most everyone already there, it was easy to tell the grades apart. The new freshmen that had just come in were all cowering together at the side of the hall making sure to stay out of sight. The sophomores were around the edges of the cafeteria talking with old friends. The juniors were cramming their heads in book making sure to study for the SAT's. And the seniors…well they were being loud and obnoxious. And then there were the groups. The cheerleaders were right in the middle of the hall chatting with each other; Mindy caught sight of us and smiled slightly before turning back to her friend. I had known Mindy for awhile, she was a junior and she liked us since we were the only girls on the team. The 'smart' people were studying already and class hadn't started yet.

I trailed behind Connie and Julie as we got in line. I scowled as Tracy walked in and ran over to the cheerleaders and started hugging all of them. I smiled as I saw Linda with a group of her friends who table was only two away from ours. But my smile quickly vanished as I saw…varsity. They were still the same rude, obnoxious, egotistical team they had been last year and it looked as if it wouldn't be changing. Reily sat at the head of the table Cole on his right like usual, they were smirking at something as a mere freshman walked by and they stole his breakfast. The unusual was that on Cole's left where Scooter usually sat was Brown. I didn't know much about Brown only that he was as annoying as Cole and maybe even dumber. At the end of the table talking to no one was poor Scooter. Ah poor him! Ever since dating Julie varsity started treating him well like us. I looked over at Julie who also was looking at Scooter sadly; obviously she was thinking the same thing. Scooter turned towards her and perked up as he smiled and waved at her. She returned it and blushed slightly before waving shyly back. I smiled slightly but it halted as I saw Reily eyes darken as he saw us. He smirked at me and I rolled my eyes and turned away from him and focused on finding some food.

I picked up some scrambled eggs, toast, sausage, bacon and some orange juice before paying and followed after Julie and Connie who had been waiting for me. I smiled as the Ducks table came into view, it was the same table as last year and there were three chairs open, for us three of course. The seat next to Guy was open and Connie took it and smiled at Guy and pecked his cheek and he smiled at her before going back in his conversation with Dwayne and Averman. The next seat was in between Russ and Luis which Julie took and got right into a hockey argument. And the last seat was in between Adam and Goldberg. Goldberg was talking to Portman and Fulton and Adam was talking to Charlie who as usual was sitting at the head of our table. I took it and sat down saying hello to everyone around me. Adam didn't seem to notice me as he continued to talk to Charlie intently. Charlie noticed me though and smirked as if saying ha you're my boyfriend is paying more attention to me then you! And I'm his best friend! I only rolled my eyes as Charlie continued to listen to Adam. I started eating my eggs listening to the conversations all around me as the Ducks talked excitedly about a new school year or in our case how unexcited we were for the new school year.

"You really should have seen the game Charlie, it was incredible." I turned to Adam who turned and saw my and his eyes widened.

"Su when did you get here?" Charlie suppressed his laughter as I glared at him and turned back to Adam and shrugged.

"Not long just like five minutes ago, not big deal." Adam smiled apologetically making his dimples appear for a split second before disappearing.

"Sorry I guess I didn't notice you, I was talking to Charlie about-"

"Hockey." I said interrupting him and he smiled sheepishly which made him look very cute. I smiled and nodded understandingly.

"Its fine, you were busy I get it." I really did, I mean it wasn't that big of a deal. He nodded and leaned down and kissed my cheek softly and I smiled at him before turning to Goldberg and Fulton and Portman to talk to them.

"Hey guys time to go!" Charlie called out and we all nodded and threw away our trash and walked out in a mob to the auditorium where the assembly was. I was talking to Russ and Kenny as we walked in and looked for seats in the maze of red plush seats. We took up two rows, Portman, Fulton, Goldberg, Kenny, Guy, and Connie in the back. With Charlie, Adam, Julie, Russ, Luis, Dwayne, and me seated in front of them. Even though we were always turning away to talk to them. I was seated next to Adam with Charlie on my other side. I leaned back in my seat as I felt Adam place his arm around my shoulder and I smiled and looked up at him. He returned it as we looked ahead as Dean Buckley walked up on stage dressed in his usual, brown pants with matching coat, a white shirt and a weird bowtie which was a bright blue with dark blue spots. Poor man, he has no sense of fashion! He walked over to where the mike rested and took it off the stand and lightly poked it creating a really loud annoying boom.

Everyone clutched their ears tightly and glared up at him as he smiled sheepishly. He brought the microphone to his lips and started.

"These testy things, how I wish I could do this the old fashion way."

"I don't want to act like I'm from the Stone Age!" Muttered Portman from behind us and we all snickered.

"You mean you don't already?" I asked turning back to him as more snickers erupted from the Ducks. I felt a sharp kick at my seat and turned and glared at him but he only shrugged innocently and smirked deviously.

"On the ice you're dead!" I threatened and he just rolled his eyes playfully and I huffed and turned back around to listen to the boring speech Dean Buckley was giving.

"Eden Hall is based off tradition, for years we have been an institution of learning and pride." I rolled my eyes and started zoning out watching other people around the auditorium. I looked over and saw Mindy winking at Luis who blew a kiss to her. I saw Linda wave at Charlie who returned it. I saw Tracy giggling with her cronies who giggled back loudly, even I could hear them and they were on the other side of the room! Varsity sat on the other side of the auditorium as well glaring over at us. I turned back to Dean Buckley in time to catch this.

"And another proud tradition here at Eden Hall is hockey. Our varsity team has numerous championships under their belts throughout the years and is being led by Coach Wilson who has led us to 11 consecutive victories!" Varsity broke out in loud cheers as I clapped politely while rolling my eyes. I smiled as I saw Coach Orion on the other side of the stage standing uncomfortable; he obviously didn't want to be here.

"And our J.V. team who for the first time beat varsity in the J.V.-Varsity showdown, they also one state championship last year, the Ducks!" We broke out in cheers and so did the rest of the student population besides varsity and the cheerleaders except Mindy. The school had come to like us since last year. Dean Buckley turned to Coach and pointed at him.

"And who led the Ducks to victory, Ted Orion!" We cheered louder and Coach smiled out at us.

"Go Coach!" I yelled and Adam laughed. Dean Buckley turned back to us and everyone silenced after a few long moments of cheering coming from the Bash Brothers.

"Furthermore I hope everyone will have a splendid year here at Eden Hall! Now go get learning!" He said laughing as I just sighed, bad fashion sense and not very humorous, that man really needs a life. I talked animatedly to the Ducks as we exited the auditorium before heading off to our separate classes.

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I sighed happily as I walked into the ice arena. Today had been a long day, it had been easier then last year but varsity was still a pain in the neck to us, and they were as bad if not worse then last year. I still had wacko teachers like Mr. Bloster and Ms. Cranker who of course gave us a pop quiz on review from last year, and one poor student was from France and was behind all of us and didn't no a thing the quiz was on and burst into tears. I felt really sorry for her especially when Ms. Cranker started yelling at her. But now everything was good, we had hockey practice with Coach and now that we all got along this should go good unlike last year.

I looked at the ice longingly but it vanished as I saw varsity practicing. I watched them for a moment, they were still as tough as last year, probably even more, and they were determined to beat us in the J.V.-Varsity Showdown. I turned away and walked to the locker room and when I walked in everyone was already there getting ready. I went back to my old locker next to Connie and started getting into my pads. I changed into the red and white practice uniforms we wore for practice; we wore our Duck jerseys for games.

"Who's ready for practice?' Charlie yelled out excitedly and we all yelled back.

"We are!" The Bash Brothers screamed and high five each other as we laughed. Charlie waved us to the door. We all walked out in happily ready to be back on the ice and flying with each other. We stared out at the ice as varsity got off it.

"If it isn't the Ducks." Reily sneered Cole behind him as usual as I rolled my eyes.

"If it isn't varsity, hey you guys ready to lose…again?" Charlie asked smirking as I smiled as all of their faces darkened.

"You only won last year only because our goalie messed up." He said turning to Scooter and glared at him. Scooter sighed and looked down and Julie quickly came to the rescue of her boyfriend.

"Charlie pulled a surprise trick on him, anyone would have fallen for it even me. Just face it; we beat you fair and square!" Reily smirked and looked Julie over before turning back to Scooter.

"Now you have your girlfriend fighting your battles for you, man you are weak." Scooter looked up at him and glared.

"Leave Julie out of it." He said and I chimed in.

"As much as fun we are all having could you all get your huge butts off our ice, we have to practice you know to beat you again." Reily glared at me and asked.

"You really think you'll beat us again Granger?" I shrugged and pointed behind me.

"Well there's the proof we did it the first time," I said pointing at the banner which read Eden Hall Mighty Ducks with our logo in the middle. "And if we did it once we can do it again." I fired back smirking as he glared and him and the rest of varsity cleared off the ice. As soon as they were gone we all breathed in a sigh of relief.

"Well that went well." Averman said breaking the ice as I smiled slightly.

"We should do laps." Luis suggested and I rolled my eyes playfully.

"You just want to show off." I remarked and he smirked and started skating forward.

"So, if you've got it flaunt it and baby do I have it." I laughed as he raced off getting up to high speeds very quickly. The rest of the Ducks trailed behind him skating around the rink till our legs burned. A whistle blew off and we all stopped and smiled up at Coach as he skated towards us. He wore a stern expression but it quickly turned into a smile.

"Ducks take a knee!" he hollered at us and we obliged taking a knee in the middle of the rink. He stood in front of us and smiled.

"It's good to see you again, are you ready for another year of hockey?"

"Yeah!" We all cheered back and he chuckled quietly.

"Good we're going to be learning new things and old things as well."

"Does anything start with a W?" Averman bellowed out and we all snickered as Coach smirked.

"It just might Averman, but I assure you if it does you will be the first to know." Averman nodded and mock saluted him.

"The main thing for now will be working on our upcoming games and our game against varsity coming up in a few weeks. As you have to know varsity it still upset about losing to you last year and they want revenge. We will be working on that game to make sure they don't beat or destroy us. Now let's play some blue collar hockey!" He cheered and started practicing hard, doing exercises and scrimmages and defense plays.

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"I am dead!" Russ complained as we piled into the locker room and we all nodded but quickly changed, we only have 15 minutes after all. Coach had told us our positions were the same as last year except I was second string with Adam being first but I don't mind. We all walked off to our dorms, the guys dorms came up before us so that left us girls to ourselves.

"See you tomorrow, all right?" Adam asked as he hugged me and I laughed and nodded. He leaned down and kissed my softly as we ignored the Ducks watching us amusingly, making kissing noises. I pulled away from him and waved as I ran off with Julie and Connie.

"You two are too cute!" Connie gushed and Julie nodded. I blushed and nodded and turned my head to still see Adam watching me. I waved and we continued on.

"Yeah I guess we are." I replied modestly as Connie rolled her eyes and smacked me playfully.

"Well you are, you two are the best couple ever." I shrugged and we walked in silence till we were outsides our doors.

"I'll talk to you guys later." I said as they opened their door, they nodded and walked in as I turned to my door and sighed. Time to go into my nightmare.

(Please R and R! I do not own the Mighty Ducks!)