This is a first in a possible series of short stories titled "New Horizons" where the ghost bird academy boys find love and heartache with another lead character. North is angry with his team and feels more misunderstood than ever. However, one night while in a dingy bar drowning his sorrows, his life suddenly changes. He meets the girl of his dream. A sweet brunette who understands him completely and who begs to be understood by others. This chance encounter between them leads them to have a night to remember and for hidden feelings to come forth. But what happens when dawn breaks and the sun shines its light on their little adventure? Will things remain the same or truths be revealed? And how will this new girl fit in with chaotic life that is the academy and the boys? DISCLAIMER: I do not own these characters, and I am not attempting to make profit from this story and its character use. It is for entertainment purposes only. The academy and all of its characters are the intellectual property of C.L. Stone.