PROLOGUE: This story begins right after the MORP. Sophie and Peter are engaged, but have not set a definite date to get married. The Cliff Hanger gang are all still there, with the exception of Katherine, who graduated. (The entire first Season can be seen on YouTube.com) (Disclaimer: I do not own the concept of the show, or any of the characters that were part of the original show. This is strictly a fan fiction.)
The process of awareness, makes real inside the self, an event that already occurred in reality outside- an adaptation of a quote by Parkes and Weiss
CHAPTER #1
Sophie and Peter had two new kids being admitted to Mount Horizon High School. It was more of a sanctuary for troubled teens, than a regular high school. The new students would be arriving at the same time, so Sophie would admit one and Peter the other. Initially Sophie thought it was two boys, but Peter explained otherwise.
"Chris Marvins is actually Christine. Her school records show she's been a pretty good student and had a part time job, until about six months ago. Then she began skipping, doing drugs and drinking. Her parents kicked her out and she's been living with friends. Her sister is the one bringing her to us today."
"And who's the other one?" Sophie asked her fiancé and the director of Mt. Horizon.
"Mark White. He's an average student and decent athlete. Recently he has been getting into a lot of fights, was found with weed and comes to school drunk. His mother is driving him here." Peter said reading from a file in his hand.
"Since Kat graduated, do you want Christine to be part of the Cliff Hangers?"
"Yes that would work. And Mark can be part of the Ridge Runners."
Daisy knocked on Peter's office door. "The new kids are here."
"Thanks Daisy, we'll be right out," Sophie said. She picked up one of the files, "I'll take Mark I guess."
Peter nodded and followed her outside. "Welcome to Mount Horizon, I'm Peter Scarbrow."
"I'm Veronica and this is Christine."
He looked at the teenager and she avoided his eyes. "Well if you two follow me, we can get Christine checked in."
"If there are any problems contact me. Our parents want nothing to do with her. They've given up. Last week I found her choking on her own vomit, so drunk she could've died. I just don't know what to do any more. I'm a high school teacher and this place was recommended, due to your curriculum and councellors."
"All the kids attend regular classes, have chores to do and we have sports they have to participate in. Between that, we have group and individual counselling sessions," Peter explained.
Veronica looked at her sullen sister, "sounds just like what she needs."
The paper work was signed and completed, then a fellow counsellor took Christine to see the doctor and search her stuff for contraband. Peter shook Veronica's hand and watched her leave. Once done with the doctor, Peter went over the school's rules with Christine. She nodded that she understood, but didn't say a word.
Daisy walked by and Peter asked her to show Christine around. "Okay no problem, that's better than chopping wood."
Peter smiled and added, "since Kat graduated, Christine will have that bunk and be joining the Cliff Hangers."
"Oh joy," Daisy said. Then she lead the new girl away, beginning the tour.
On the way to the dorms they came across David, who of course flirted with them. He walked behind Christine, checking her out and she practically jumped out of her skin.
