Adriana Gothel stepped onto the grounds of Auradon Prep with a calm yet determined expression on her face. Her long, black hair was tied in a high ponytail, and her dark leather clothing sharply contrasted with the surroundings. Adriana wanted to write her own story, far away from the shadows of her parents.
Aziz, Red, and Chloe were chatting in the schoolyard when they noticed Adriana. "That must be her, the new student," Chloe said, pointing in Adriana's direction. "She looks pretty confident."
Aziz observed Adriana skeptically. "I wonder what brings her here," he murmured.
Red smiled encouragingly. "Let's just be friendly. Everyone deserves a chance, right?"
Aziz nodded reluctantly. He remembered how he hadn’t liked Red at first, but she had proven to be a really good friend.
Adriana approached as Red and Chloe walked towards her. "Hi, you must be Adriana," Chloe greeted her warmly. "I'm Chloe, and these are Red and Aziz."
Adriana nodded and smiled slightly. "Yes, I'm Adriana. Nice to meet you." Her voice was calm, but there was a certain sharpness in it that hinted at her warrior training.
"Welcome to Auradon Prep," Red said. "We know what it's like to be new here. If you have any questions or need help, just let us know."
"I will," Adriana replied. "Thanks." She looked around, studying the students and the surroundings. "It's very different here from home."
"Where are you from?" Chloe asked curiously.
"The Hidden Tower," Adriana replied. "My mother is Gothel, and my father... well, Ares."
Aziz raised an eyebrow. "The war god Ares? That explains a lot."
Adriana nodded. "Yes, I've had a very diverse training." She smiled slightly, a hint of pride in her eyes.
The next few days passed quickly, and Adriana slowly found her place at Auradon Prep. She showcased her skills in combat training and impressed many of her classmates with her agility and strategic thinking.
One day, as she was sitting in the library poring over a book on healing magic, Red approached her table. "Hey, Adriana. Do you want to train with us this afternoon? We could use some practice in sword fighting."
Adriana looked up and smiled. "Sure, that sounds good. I could use some company too."
Later, when they met at the training ground, Adriana quickly displayed her impressive skills. Aziz, who also joined the training, couldn’t help but be impressed by her precision and strength. But his thoughts soon drifted as he watched Red train.
After the training, while Aziz was alone in the locker room, he thought of Red and saw her through the window, talking with Adriana. "Man, she's pretty," he murmured softly, not realizing he had spoken aloud. Then he shook his head and said to himself, "Wait, what am I saying again??"
Aziz was confused by his feelings. He had always seen Red as a good friend, but now he realized there might be more to it. In the following days, he tried to understand his feelings better and often found himself secretly watching Red when she laughed or talked with others.
In the weeks that followed, Red, Chloe, Aziz, and Adriana grew closer. They experienced new adventures, overcame challenges, and learned that trust and cooperation were the keys to a strong community. Adriana found in Auradon Prep a place where she could not only further develop her skills but also find true friendship and belonging.
Aziz realized that his feelings for Red were growing stronger, and although he felt uncertain, he knew that eventually, he would have to find the courage to confess to her what he felt.
