In just a couple of minutes, we'll reach the school now. It's been a pretty decent drive so far. There seems to be a lot of students here on the bus alone. I wonder what it'll be like with all the people together?
All the teens I've seen get in are pretty social, save one or two who stick to themselves like me. Some kids have coloured their hair. I can only assume this is done to match their respective animal forms or something of the like.
From my venue, I can already see some early squabbles in rank, as well as clashes in personalities. Nobody has revealed their hybrid side yet. It seems some kids don't care about that though, and they fight any way regardless of this missing info. They don't seem to care about that at all.
The bus pulls into the school drop off parking lot with a slight creak from the breaks. This makes me wonder when it was last checked for maintenance. But I doubt they'll let us ride an unsafe vehicle, right?
As the doors open up finally, I see the students in front of me get up to leave. One by one they exit until it's my turn to depart as well.
I slowly walk down the narrow path in the middle of the bus and step down the stairs. I then walk over and join the rest of my peers that have gathered around a stage of sorts. It's time for the beginning of semester orientation.
On the stage, I spy a small podium and a microphone. Behind that podium is a man. This man seems tall and dignified. He smiles at the crowd before him, glad at the number of turn outs this year's semester. After a moment, he clears his throat and speaks at last.
"Greetings Students of XXXX High. I am your Headmaster, or Principal if you will. In just a few moments you will all be tested on your capabilities as a hybrid. This will then determine your rank and power level here until next semester.
Afterwords, you will be given necklace or pendant with your respective rank and level as well as your name. This will serve as a form of identification for your stay here. But of corse it has other purposes too.
As well as I.D. you, it will also make sure you stay out of trouble. Your location and vital signs will also be tracked. But do not worry, your info info will be kept mostly confidential unless you or your parents say otherwise. Any questions?"
The Headmaster pauses, letting the students in front have a chance to ask anything. No one calls out. No one raises their hand. It seems like everyone just wants to get on with the test.
I don't understand how everyone is so eager to fight and show off around here today. I'm over here freaking out. I'm worried about the animal closet. What if it's too weak? What if it's too powerful? Or what if it's not a common hybrid type? I don't know what I'll turn into when I shift. I can only hope I get a fairly good form this time.
"Now then.", the Principal says, "Shall we begin?"
The students around me roar with an excitement of the likes I've never heard before. Gee they really are eager to fight. What a hot blooded bunch!
"Let's see.", headmaster continues, "First up, we have Ari XXXXX. Will you please come to the stage for your test please?"
Well shit!
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