River smiled, biting her lip in thought. "I like the mini spear." she answered. She laughed when Ren landed on the spear. Her cheeks flushed again when he took her hand once more. "Where do we go now?" she asked softly, looking up at him. She had forgotten Ren had been in his hood, surprised he hadn't fallen out or something. River figured she'd ask him later. Her hand gave his a light, gentle squeeze as they walked forward.

Martin nodded and headed towards the stairs with Moly on his heels. "I wonder what team we get." He said reaching the top of the stairs.

"That way!" Alastair said pointing to the stairs. "Onward Ren! And River!" He said grabbing the bird and the spear before making his way up the stairs.

River gave him a nervous look. She hesitantly followed. "How do we know something's not up there...you know. Waiting for us." she whispered to him. Her hand tightened a little on his as they went up the stairs. Her eyes darting over the surroundings, looking for anything. She swiveled her ears forward, listening closely. She took a deep breathe, trying to calm herself.

Takeo - Takeo laughed,"I am your next Lion King!" Takeo took her hand and brought her up the stairs,"There are the others!" He ran to them.

Anani - Anani smiled at her new friend,"Hey Franz, isn't that your friend?" she pointed to the lion.

Reed - "Yep, that is how it works."

Alastair climbed the stairs slowly allowing Reb to retreat to his hiding place as he did. They reached the top to find the teachers and a few other groups had already made it. "Looks like we're late to the party!" He smiled.

Abe turned only slightly to look at the new comers as they entered. "How many groups is that now Reed?" He asked as he turned back to the window he was looking out of.

(Forgot to ping, again.)

Reed - "That would make 8 groups Abe."

River smiled with a relieved sigh. She gently pulled him to the side of the room so they could listen to what Reed had to say. Her smiled spread into a grin and she gently poked his hood. "Ren? Why is he hiding?" she asked softly. Her eyes shifted to look at Alastair. Her ear flopping to the side in confusion. Nudging his arm with her nose like before.

Myra laughed, letting him lead up the stairs. "Anani! We weren't partners but we still have a chance to be in a group together." she said with a smile. "Wouldn't that be great with us four?" she said with a laugh.

Anani - Anani laughed,"We can wish."

Takeo - "Hey Franz! Are you partners with her?"

Reed - "It seems we are all here. Students, follow your professors to the auditorium." Reed moved the hair out of his face, then walked back to the school, dragging The Punished behind him.

Franz: "Takeo! Hey!" She broke out into a wide smile and gestured to Anani. "This amazing person is indeed my partner!"

Jenny: "You heard the man, Martin! Let's go!" Laughing, she dashes off after Reed.

Dr. Comet: "Students, make sure you keep your relic at hand!" He then flies off after Reed.