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rest of the manor, but as they moved through the room there were pockets of warmth given off by small desk burners that had cauldron like pots on top of each one.   The flames under them gave off a blue and white hue.
    The tables were high, at least chest level.   As the two chose a desk and took their seats on the stools, Gabe thought it looked like a science lab in any high school throughout the country, if it were in a medieval castle.   They both watched as students filtered in, taking their seats.   Raimie and Dina grabbed the table next to them.   Gabe felt thrilled to be surrounded by friends in this new and foreign environment.
    At last the remaining desks were filled.   The class watched as Professor McFarland entered from a door at the front of the room.   Gabe assumed it was her office she came from.
    “Good morning, class!”
    “Good morning, Professor McFarland!” The class bellowed back in a harmonious rhythm.
    The woman was tall and lanky.   She had glasses as thick as the bottom of coke bottles which magnified her eyes ten times over, making her look almost comical.   Her hair was dark and wiry, which she kept wrapped tightly in a bun at the nape of her neck.   She wore navy colored robes that appeared to be covered in patches of shed animal hair.   Gabe wondered if this was standard issue for all the professors.
    “Pardon me… Ma’am…” A boy of small stature and a face covered in adolescent acne squeaked from the open doorway.
    “Yes, what is it?”   Professor McFarland asked, motioning the boy inside.
    “I have a note for you.” The boy replied as he walked quickly to the front of the room, handing a crumpled piece of paper to the instructor.   She unfolded it.   Holding it a good distance from her face, she peered down her nose at the words.
    Folding the paper back up and slipping it into her pocket, she searched the faces in the room until at last stopping when her gaze reached Sophie and Gabe’s table.   “Yes now, you there, Sophie.” Professor McFarland said.   “Please gather your stuff and follow this young man here.”
    Sophie and Gabe looked at each other puzzled.   After a moment Sophie did as she was told.
      “Well, I guess I’ll see you in a little bit.” Sophie whispered to Gabe.   A few awkward moments passed and Sophie was out the door.  
    “Hmmm… now, where were we?”   Professor McFarland said, trying to organize her thoughts after the distraction.
    “Oh, yes,” she continued.   “You, Gabe, I suppose you can move and join, umm… yes…let’s see.” Professor McFarland said as she walked over to her desk, glancing down at a list of names.   “Raimie and Dina.   We now have an odd number, so you will have to be a trio.”
    Though Gabe was relieved to be placed with friends, he was still curious as to the reason why Sophie was called away.   He was worried something might be wrong, but he couldn’t imagine what it might be.   If it were anything extremely important, he was sure the entire group would have been called together, including himself.
    As quietly as possible, Gabe picked up his pack and scooted his chair to the end of the neighboring table.
    “Alright, everyone.” Professor McFarland said, flowing right into the lesson plan.   “I’m sure you are all very excited about your field assignments starting this year.   It is a big step in a Guardian’s life.”
    As Professor McFarland spoke, Gabe couldn’t help but think about his conversation with Michael once again.
    This was not a step Gabe was going to experience thanks to Michael.   Gabe felt overwhelmed with self-doubt that their leader thought so little of him.   Michael had rescued him months earlier and now he actually thought Gabe would be a danger to his friends.
    “One thing you should always be in the field is prepared.” Professor McFarland continued.   “Let’s say by chance you are taken by surprise and injured, God forbid.   What do you need?