novus au

CH 11

The teacher yelled as the bell rang. "Entrance tests are going to be this upcoming Friday, make sure you are all ready,"

Elasma skipped happily out into the hall and to Silbi's hidden room. On his journey, he got a few winks and giggles. He had risen to the

"So what are the entrance tests? Everyone keeps talking on and on about them,"

"It is the test you take to be accepted into the highest class ranking. It guarantees a high Ranking. There is only one winner... and this year there seems to be a promising chance of the winner getting the angel position," SIlbi replied.

"Oh cool, what do you have to do to pass the test?"

"Face your worst fear, survive the freezing cold, burning heat, acid rain, talk someone out of committing any offense. And many others. It is nearly impossible, yet hundreds of people apply and attend the event. Everyone and anyone is welcome in. though most everyone quits after the first task," Silbi replies.

"Are you joining to try to and do it?" Elasma askes.

"Well there is a minimum age, you have to be around your age or higher. So no, and I don't think I would attempt it even if I was old enough. I have seen too many brutal failures. It never ends wells for those who try," Silbi replies.

"Dp you think I could pass?" Elasma asked.

"Well... maybe. Reficul has spent years studying and training for this. You have already matched his skills while maintaining a good social score. So you definitely have a lot going for you, but the tests are wild and are always different. They share no patterns with another, other than breaking those who dare try to win... but you are stubborn, so that gives you a fighting chance," SIlbi replied.

"Well, that is uplifting. I think," Elasma replied.

"Speaking of which I will cover your Thursday shift so you can get proper rest and take care of yourself if you take my shift," SIlbi adds.

"Alright negotiator you have yourself a deal," Elasma beamed happily.

"Cool, we are going now," Silib said happily hopping along.

"What?" Elasma asked, being rather confused at the action.

"It is Wednesday if you have forgotten. Besides a little more time with your brother won't hurt... after all I wouldn't want to steal your place as his favorite," SIlbi bragged happily.

"You wish, he is loyal to me and me alone," Elasma scoffed in response.

"Not since I drew that picture of a lizard for him," Silib sang happily brushing in front of Elasma. Leaving the teen in shock.

The two rushed to the nursery/daycare wing and Silbi hopped happily into the classroom. "Elasma agreed to take my shift and I will take his shift," Silbi explained happily to Yuri.

"Alright well stay safe," Yuri replied happily.

Elasma dropped his bag on the necessary hook and waited for instruction.

"Maomai is being fussy because he had a scary dream, and he wants SIlbi, but Elasma walks

The all too familiar wails filled the air as Yuri walked into the infants' room.

"Maomai had a rather bad dream he wants to see you," Yuri sighed softly.

"Is he normally like this?" Elasma asked softly.

"No, he is a very kind and sweet boy... That dream just stirred something inside him, but whatever it is, it has upset him," Yuri replied.

Elasma nodded and walked to the room. Maomai sat alone sobbing softly. The heartbreaking sight was all too familiar for him.