Nightmare Academy

Chapter 8- New Friends & Second Chances

Chapter 8

As Syphon and i walked down to the big ass cafeteria we chatted about random things. I learned he

was 18 and this was his last year at the school before he goes off to become a seeker like the

others. But apparently you can join early if you have considerable talents. He also talked about the

whole seeking job. And how they don't just look for potential students. They also go out looking for

rebels and people who might be a threat to the fragile peace that has fallen on the realms. He went

on and on about how it's important to have seekers out there and that without them there would be

death and constant war like when all the creatures lived together in one dimension. "It seems like

you really admire seekers." I noted after a small silence. He looked up over at me and smiled in a

distant way. " Yeah, my dad was one as well. He would tell me "Son, we protect those who can't

themselves from hidden evils." Then one day he went out to investigate a possible rebel group

trying to start up a war in the human realm.......but never came back. He just disappeared, like that."

He said as he snapped his finger. The he looked out a window with a far of look in his eyes and i

knew the conversation was over. 

We reached the caf and pushed open the big heavy doors. It was packed with people of all shapes

sizes and colors. Even some had skin tones ranging from light blues to dark reds. I saw Andrea

talking to Lillian and the other people who brought use to this place. All but Richard, who i hadn't

seen since we were at the rock portal thingy. " Hey those are my friends want to meet them ?" I

asked glancing at Syphon. He smiled and said " I don't think so, i'm not so good at meeting new

people." I gave him a curious look then said" But you seemed fine meeting me." I tilted my head to

the side waiting for his response. He laughed and said " Yeah, well your just easy to talk to I guess.

I feel like we could be good friends." His openness surprised me, but i smiled." I think so too, but i

still want you to meet my friends. If we are going to be friends then you would have to meet them at

some point anyway." I ended that conversation by dragging him by the arm through the big throng of

people over to the table all my old and new friends sat at. (Excluding Leo, he's still a creeper.) I also

noticed Lucian wasn't there to my relief. He must have gone to sulk somewhere.......Geez why do i

keep thinking about that blockhead !? Cause you secretly kind of like him, but are to proud to admit

otherwise.....My stupid inner voice said to me. My mood turned foul and i made a brief intro for

Syphon and sat down. He sat beside him, and i could tell he was nervous being around people he

didn't know. I instantly felt guilty for not introducing him properly, and put my hand on the back of his

neck, remembering how Carly said it helps people with stress,and hoped I could comfort him. 

He looked down at me and smiled a little still looking a little nervous. I heard a growl and looked up