Maple High School Academy Year 1
Journey to Nightshade - Friends

Friend

ELLEANOR HAD JUST laid her body on the bed when her bedroom door rang. He grumbled while opening the door. In front of him a puma with skin like the color of sand looks coiled comfortably.

“Is this your contract animal?” A voice distracts Elle from the puma.

A schoolgirl with an ignorant face smiled widely. Elle knew him as one of the students of the Human race as well. Maya name.

“If this is your contracted animal, I can only say brilliant!”

Elle just smiled a little. “Eerrr .. she is not an animal—“ The sentence of the girl was interrupted by the growl of the big cat. The puma's eyes stared at Elle lazily.

“Wooaaa!” Maya exclaims in amazement. He looked at the puma with a sparkling look. “Your animal is so cool!”

“Eerr ... Thank you,” said Elle briefly. “But Maya— your name is Maya, right?”

The straight-haired girl smiled widely, “Ya. That'sme. Oh, yes, I came here to deliver a message from Miss Grewyinn. He's waiting for you at the Pharmacy Laboratory. Now.”

Elle widened her eyes, then sighed. He was just about to rest.

Why should I go to the lab. The pharmacies? Complain about the girl.

That's because you're still on the search team. A voice rang out in Elle's mind. He then looked at the puma who was still asleep at his door.

Wh why?

I can hear you in my mind and you can read my mind? Elle asked in wonder.

Of course, Smart Girl Sok. You and I are partners from now on.

Elle had to admit there were too many surprises in her life last night. And now he has an animal partner.

But how can it be?

I wonder why you're called the Encyclopedia Book if the history and rules of the Academy alone you've forgotten.

Whatchu mean? Elle didn't like to find the animal demeaning her.

Miss Sok Pintar, one of the rules in the Academy is that no animals are allowed into the Academy, except in educational purposes and or are contract animals of students or school devices.

Elle still did not understand what this big cat was saying.

Never mind, you better hurry to the lab. Looks like the antidote to the poison is ready.

Hearing the word antidote for poison, Elle was immediately excited. He ran straight to Sci-Fi Castle. Several students who passed him in astonishment found him running along the hallway with a puma following.

Why are you following me? ask Elle. He began to feel uncomfortable.

Of course I followed you. We haven't signed a contract with each other.

What contract?  The 15-year-old girl panicked a little.

Aish .. Apparently you're really screwed up. Silence moment.

Elle stopped running. The Pharmacy Lab is near, but he needs to finish his business with the big cat.

Okay, explain slowly! pinta Elle's. This time he no longer spoke in his mind. The girl growled.

Are you sure you want to speak my language? It is much easier to communicate using the mind.

Explain it! Elle growled even louder.

Alright. The Academy's protection system made animals unable to enter the Academy, except for the animals used in the lessons. Usually the animals are delivered by Prodigy. Other animals that can enter the Academy are contract animals.

Elle began to understand what was happening. He no longer had a fierce face on the big cat.

Early today, when we entered the Academy, the protection system recognized me as your contracted animal.

Why me? Elle asked in astonishment. Weren't they four people last night.

Elle seemed to remember that. He ruffled his already messy hairdo.  So now you're my contract animal?

Puma growling. Haven't. We have to keep each other's promises.

A promise? Suddenly Elle felt a gust of hot wind. In front of him the puma seemed to be standing in line with his eyes. He stared at the charming-looking puma-looking bead of eyes, then the two roared together.

Elleanor shook her head. He seemed as if he had just realized from disorientation.

What the hell just happened?

We just made a promise as partners. From now on I'm your contract animal.

Elle gasp. He looked amazed. Do I need to give you a name?

Whatever.

Elle laughed at the sound of puma.

All right, from now on your name is Sandy.

Puma was growling dislike.

Ha ha ha ha's. You can't refuse it. Alright. You go back to my room. I have to hurry to the Pharmacy Laboratory.

 “Does the antidote succeed?”

Miss Grewyinn smiled hearing the same question from the same girl. He had just finished mixing the last berry seeds into an elf-made chemical tube.

“Take it easy, Miss!” miss Grewyinn said. “If after 30 seconds the liquid inside the tube does not change color, means we succeed.”

For the sake of hearing the explanation from the beautiful Elf, Elle immediately counted in her heart. While Miss Grewyinn turned over a very small hourglass.

Just as the last sand was coming down, the chemical tube that was the center of attention of two women of different races and ages seemed to be emitting smoke, but it did not change color at all.

Miss Grewyinn looked at Elle with a bright smile. “We succeeded.”

Elle gave a sigh of relief.

“Honey once Adniel can't see it.” Miss Grewyinn's words sounded sad in the teenager's ears.

“So, when can we give the antidote, Miss?” elle asked, trying to refocus his attention.

“Now too, Son. Now you go to the clinic. Tell Madam Polina. While I will contact the principal and other teachers. “

Elle nodded. Of course he accepts that. After going through the night at Blackcave, rushing towards the clinic was not a difficult thing.

Apparently the news of his return had spread so quickly. Arriving at the clinic, Elle found that the Werewolf race ward was already filled with several people.

The girl recognized Amara and Shalima who were standing not far from Valfred's bed. He also found that the vice principal, The Prof, even Mr. Samael was waiting in that ward. It seems that they are waiting for Miss Grewyinn to bring the antidote.

While waiting, Elle actually went to the Fallen Angel ward. He found Adniel lying alone in the ward.

“He will be fine.” Elle jumped in shock when she found the Prof standing behind her.

“Really?”

“You're worried about him?” ask The Prof while putting on an invisible little smile.

“Of course. He was my first friend besides Peony. And now both are lying sick here.”

The chatter of the two people was interrupted when a boisterous sound came from the Werewolf ward.

“What's up?”

“It looks like they've already given the antidote. And the result is already visible,” replied The Prof calmly.

“What?” Elle just realized she's not standing next to her best friend. The girl immediately ran towards the Werewolf ward leaving The Prof alone.