In the quiet of the academy dormitory hallways, a handful of students moved around.
Whispering in low voices and wrapped up in their own conversations as they made their way to their rooms for the night.
The faint hum of magic-powered lights illuminated their way.
Until, suddenly, everything plunged into darkness.
"Did the power just go out?
One of the students muttered, barely able to see his own hand.
"Probably."
Another replied with a sigh.
"It'll be back in a few minutes.
The academy's usually quick with this stuff."
"Let's hope so."
A third chimed in.
"I've got a lot of work left tonight.
Can't afford to be wasting time in the dark."
"Cut yourself some slack."
A girl said with a chuckle.
"Tomorrow's the weekend.
You'll survive a few minutes without power."
Before anyone else could reply, a piercing scream echoed down the hallway.
