Model U.N.

A new story by CallmeMaddy

Disclaimer: If I owned the show, Logan would be the star.

Summary: Zoey, Chase, Logan, Nicole, Michael, and Lola form a model U.N. team and head to Italy. They find out that Dana (and her boyfriend!) are also in the competition with another team. Nicole falls in love with a local in the competition. DL. ZC. ML. NicoleOC.

A/N: With another story finished, another one begins. Tell me what you think.

Model U.N.—Chapter 1

In order to avoid taking a class on government and the ability to gain a new elective, Zoey comes up with an idea to create a Model United Nations team. When Dean Rivers buys into the idea, Chase, Logan, Nicole, Michael, and Lola agree to join the team. Zoey and the group were assigned Russia. So, if you ever had a report to do on Russia, they were the ones to go to. They were all pros on Russia. From Ivan the terrible and the time of troubles to the Soviet Union to present day.

Although the team was pretty good, they never thought they'd be this good. Already winning their region, the team was in the finals in state. They all were very excited to reach state, especially since they got to miss a couple days of school.

The team had done well in the Question and Answer session, but lacked skill when it came to scenarios. They were given scenarios like missals being shot from North Korea and they had to say what their countries Plan of Action would be. Obviously, Iraq's plan would be different from the U.S. so they had to state it according to their country, which made it a bit more complicated.

After these to sessions, only the oral essay came about. It came down to two teams: Russia and Japan. Who ever wins would not only win state, but would head on down to the worldwide competition, centered in Italy. Yep, this win was for all the marbles.

Winning would be awesome. Model U.N. pays for each student's ticket to Italy FIRST CLASS and hotel room. Winning state would be awesome, and winning worldwide, well, that would look incredible to colleges. Plus, if you win worldwide, Model U.N. pays for your full college tuition—public or private. That's incredible!

As I was saying, it came down to the essay question. Zoey Brooks, as she was team captain, choose to take the question. Imagine the pressure.

"Alright, Miss Brooks," the judge announced, "the question is why is Peter the Great so important to Russia's history?"
Zoey paused for a moment and smiled. Her AP Euro teacher had drilled this in her head so many times. She cleared her throat, "If you go to a typical classroom studying history, you won't hear anything about Russia until Peter the Great came in 1613. In fact, some historians referred to Russia as the sleeping giant. Peter's main goal was to westernize Russia, so it could be included with Europe. He started with nothing. Russia was coming out of the time of troubles and he had no army. Peter built up a huge army. His goal? To gain a 'window to the sea.' This was so he could easily trade with Europe. He got his window. He enlisted scouts to observe Europe, so he could mimic it. Although he ruled in a harsh manner, like making men shave their beards, so they look like Europeans or divorcing his wife and executing his son for not agreeing with his reforms, he brought Russia out of the ashes. He started with nothing and he made Russia a superpower. Thank you," she walked off the stage.

The judges took a few minutes to talk it over and announced they had to awards to give out.

"Our first award is the M.V.D. or most valuable delegate. This award goes to Zoey Brooks for her outstanding essay," the judge announced. The PCA team cheered while Zoey accepted her award.

"Our next award," Another judge stood up, "Is for the winning team. They will head off to Italy for the International competition. This one goes to Pacific Coast Academy AKA Russia."

The whole team stood up and cheered. Chase turned to Zoey saying, "Congrats." She hugged him and he smelled her hair. Logan rolled his eyes.

Nicole shouted, "We're going to Italy, home of hot boys!" She declared. Lola nodded in agreement.

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Chase, Logan, and Michael sat in their room, packing for their trip.

"So, Michael, stare at Lola much?" Chase teased. He had been staring at her during the whole competition.

"What about you sniffing Zoey's hair?" Michael pointed out.

"Don't change the subject," Chase told him.

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The three roomies of room 101 were also busy packing.

"OMG! Italy has the cutest boys! I am so excited," Nicole yapped, "I am totally falling for some hot dreamy Italian guy."
Lola rolled her eyes, "You know they speak Italian there and little English, right?"
"Not in model U.N., so, technically, I can find an Italian guy through that," Nicole pointed out, knowing that it was necessary for all delegates to speak the same language."

"Whatever," Lola replied, "I know who Zoey's going to fall for!"
"What's that suppose to mean?" Zoey asked.

"Come on, Zoe, Chase," Nicole responded.

"What about him?" Zoey asked, innocent.

"You know you like him," Nicole told her.

"Yeah," Lola added, "And if you go all the way to Italy and don't kiss him, I'll kill you!"

A/N: So, there's Chapter 1. It's a bit boring, considering it's a prologue. Usually, I avoid prologues, but this one needed one. Sorry! It'll get a lot better next chapter. Review!!!