Empty Classroom #1

[mels]

"Come back. Please."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

He didn't obey. Preying on his desperation.

[mels]

"Please!" He was too exhausted to walk. Or at least he hoped that was what it was... He didn't even have the strength to move his legs. Everything else, though, he could move. That was concerning.

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

The healing dragon seemed to know what was going on, breathing a great roar on Adam.

The headmaster accessed the first secret panel.

[mels]

He blinked. Could that have... worked?

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

Anyways, the headmaster was about to go kill Anya.

[mels]

He struggled down the hallway, pulling himself along the walls. Whatever te dragon had done, he had the feeling hadn't completely healed it, and although he could stand, he was weakened. And whatever it was wouldn't last permenently.

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

The headmaster waited patiently for Adam to catch up, sensing his movements and resolve.

[mels]

He used the wall to pull him, and eventually made it.

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

The headmaster nodded at him. "Well, Adam, would you have me bring her to you or would you go to her? She's very close to death as it is."

[mels]

"I..."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Hurry. If you've made your decision, there's no time to spare."

[mels]

"I... I will go to her," he growled.

[bibliophile]

Airi ran up to Adam and offered to let him lean on her shoulder,he was no use to anya if he couldn't even get there

[mels]

"Go away, you stupid dragon," he muttered.

[bibliophile]

Airi hissed at Adam but left even as she smelled Anya so near death,she offered help but he had turned it down,simple.

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

The headmaster led him to Anya, who was seemingly chained to a type of altar, eyes dazed and unresponsive.

[mels]

"A-Anya?"

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

She shuddered and her lips trembled, like she was about to convulse. "Now," the headmaster said, "Choose who you would bond with."

[mels]

His fingers curled. "Ildara was who I chose. She will always be my choice."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"She is dead. Choose again." The headmaster's fingers twined around the noose still around Anya's neck.

[mels]

"If you can find someone who will replace Ilnara, then I will bond."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Anyone can replace her," he said, "And I won't release the girl until you've chosen."

[Rock]

Ro'Daar sat like a complacent puppy. (( X3))

[mels]

"No. Not just anyone."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

The headmaster was really focusing on the stupid complacent puppy-dragon. And he was a little frustrated. He tightened the rope around Anya's neck and she gave a gurgling moan.

[mels]

"Stop!"

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

He patted Anya's cheek and kissed her forehead. "Look at that... She doesn't even move in protest."

[mels]

"Stop... Stop. Keep your hands off her."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Make your choice," he said, squeezing the rope tightly.

[mels]

"I don't know any of them!" He shouted, frustrated.

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Then should I make the choice for you?" Anya's feet began to twitch against the chains keeping them down, her breath failing her.

[mels]

"Mo. You would make the wrong one purposefully."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Well, then, if you're unwilling," he said, pulling on the rope mercilessly.

[mels]

"No!"

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

Anya went limp. Well, more limp. The Headmaster sneered. "She needs medical attention immediately."

[mels]

F
"Then get her to some!"

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Not until you've chosen a bond."

[mels]

"I don't know any of them!"

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Then accept my decision."

Anya's lips formed a single word. 'No'. She wanted him to remain unbonded, free to escape. Not to play into the professor's hands.

[mels]

He looked down at Anya worriedly. "Get her to a hospital first."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"I will not risk your betraying me. I need collateral, and if it isn't her, then what do you have to offer in her place until you can make an informed decision?"

[mels]

"I... I'll stay here."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"Chained in her place?" he asked, eyes widening. He hadn't expected that.

[mels]

"...yes."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

He nodded, unbinding the girl and lowering her to the floor. "Take her place."

[mels]

He took a slow step forward. "You have to promise you'll give her medical attention."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"I swear it." He nodded. "Lay down."

[mels]

"No killing her."

[Ilsa, Veratri, Ember, Nigethion, Shinrai, Anya, Adara]

"I swear it," he growled.