{"They say that dreams come true, but they forget that nightmares are dreams too."}
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Jennie yawns as she rests her head on Will's shoulder. It was early in the morning and her father had called an emergency assembly. She plays with the drawstrings of her sweatshirt while waiting for her father to start.
"Yesterday, I came into possession of another Malivore artifact. It was my hope to find a method of containment before it signaled another monster, but given the emergency meeting I've just called, I'm sure you can guess how well that went." Alaric informs the students, causing murmurs and groans to disperse throughout the group. "But rest assured we are taking every precaution. Sheriff Donovan has been kind enough to open the doors of the Lockwood Mansion to us, so Mr. Williams and Ms. Tig are now in the process of evacuating our students from the lower grades."
"Why don't we just evacuate the damn artifact?" Kaleb asks.
"We are much more well-equipped than the world at large to handle the arrival of a monster," Alaric replies. "Once we know what we're dealing with and the problem is contained, then we can reassess what to do with the artifact. If any of you would like to evacuate, please talk to Dorian or Emma. However, exam week will continue as scheduled, wherever you are." The students groan in response, including Jennie.
Alaric nods in understanding. "I know. I'm sorry. I can't exactly call the state accreditation board and tell them that we're canceling the exams because of monsters. We'll get through this, I promise. Try and get some rest, okay? Good night."
Will tilts his head down to look at Jennie, who was still resting on his shoulder. "You evacuating?" She frowns as she looks up at her boyfriend. "No, I have exams in the morning." She groans as she lifts her head off her boyfriend's shoulder. "Which I should probably go study for, either that or get some sleep." She pushes herself off the table that her and Will were sitting on, with Will quickly following.
"I'll see you after?" Will asks hopefully.
Jennie gives him a small smile and gives him a peck on the lips. "Yeah, you will."
She walks back to her room, crashing down on her bed, falling into a deep sleep.
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A cold gust of wind hits Jennie's legs, causing her to shiver. She stirs awake, trying to find the reason for her sudden coldness.
