Athena: The Elements

Episode one: Athena?

Previously: We met our final character, Tecoro Gorge, and learn of his mysterious and odd past and behavior. What's he hiding, and will he ever finish his "quest"?

I'd like to mention my story is a little midevil with a modern behavior and tools, vehicles, equipment, music, etc.

Also, some of these ideas inspiration originated from Warrior_of_Snow's awesome story, The girl with fire color hair (wizardess heart)! Go check it out!

Finally, without further ado, here our story begins...

Raina's POV

 I was the typical nerd at school. Well, that was what everyone called me. And being this "nerd" I was, most of the time I would be reading, and that was exactly what I was doing that Friday afternoon when my life changed. 

I loved reading fairy tales! They always ended with a happily ever after, and I dreamed of having the same fate. I wanted to be whisked away by a charming prince and to ride off into the sunset. I sighed and closed "Rapunzel." Setting it aside, I saw that the sun was beginning to reach the end of the valley and the sky was turning a bright orange, lining the clouds with wispy shadows.

I had painted the marveling picture on canvas at least a thousand times. And from where I live by the beautiful farmland and green hills, it was a stunning view. Nowhere else in Mertle created quite the same position.

I adjusted my glasses and pushed my strait dark blue hair aside. I knew that dinner was almost ready and the post should have arrived by now, so I strode through the open back door and entered my home.

I heard a knock on our door, and swung it open to see the mail man. He handed me four letters and tipped his hat, going on his way.

I saw one for my sister, two for my parents...and one for me!

"Post!" I yelled through the house and dropped the rest of the letters on the table. I saw the letter was from...Athena Academy??? What was that?

I tore it open excitedly anyway. Inside there were a few papers, a thin packet, a card and a key. The first note read:

Dear Raina Snow,

The students of the five separate academy's, Ignia, Willows, Stratus, Capricorn or Aquaris (my school!) will further attend Athena. The new, advanced, high quality school for benders of all five elements. As we wish to make our new generation work in peace, we think it best if it start in your schoolwork. Each student will move into your new assigned dorm with a room mate. Seeing as there is an uneven number, you will be given a room alone. With any questions, go to the administrators office located in room A21 Monday morning. You must check into the main office on the first day, then report to your dorm. The opening day you will be given to unpack.

Enclosed is a manual of the school including it's rules, your dorm number, ID card, dorm key, schedule, supply list and finally a map of Athena's grounds. (Phew!)

We thank you kindly, and hope everything goes well in prepping for your new school!

Ms. Whale, 

Mertle Administator 

"Mom, Dad!" I called them in immediately.

After they had read over the letter and Ivory, my sweet big sis, read over hers, they all gawked.

"I can't believe they're doing this!" said my father. "They can't force my daughter into their school! The rotten kids from Ignia will be there!"

He paced the floor. I picked up my schedule and looked at him. "Maybe their trying to help us learn to trust each other. We've been a united union for a few months now (because I was mysteriously involved!) And I bet Athena is a really nice school." I chirped.

"That's our little positive girl. Thanks, Raina." my mother whispered.

I beamed as she said those words. They would always praise my for keeping my head up all the time. "Maybe this school won't be so bad." she said to my dad.

He sighed and walked into the kitchen. "If she wants to go, I'm not stopping her."

I smiled and took all of the papers into my room upstairs.

SCHEDULE

First period:  8:05-8:45 am       History of magic

Second period: 8:50-9:30 am      Battle Practice

Third period: 9:35-10:15 am       Water Bending 101

Fourth period: 10:20-11:00 am       Magical Creatures

Fifth Period: 11:05-11:55 am       Lunch

Sixth Period: 12:00-12:40 am       Literature

Seventh Period: 12:45-1:25 pm       Brewing and Baking 101

Eighth Period: 1:30-2:10 pm       Calculating

Ninth Period: 2:15-2:55 pm        Science of elements

Dorm room: D83

Even though I was nervous, scared, and sad to leave my family to board there, I was soo exited to go!!!

Better start packing!

Preview: Ash Flame begins packing for her new school and talks to her friend Rebecca all about it. Although Rebecca may like the whole idea, Ash isn't taking quite a liking to it!