"Unless someone from the inside knew about this student's acceptance, hid the remnant in the exam room during the last inspection and then a student added something to help it sprout?" Hunter suggested.
"But we're the only team that entered Omako...right?" I asked.
We all turned back to Othello and Magnor.
"There was an error during placement. Omako Forest was originally going to host three teams and those teams were called out first. However, two of the three teams were mainly of one kind of shifter race and we normally don't allow that. Therefore, we switched locations and your team was assigned Omako instead. The challenge was the same, just on a wider territory," Othello concluded.
I glanced at Magnor who met my analyzing gaze. He nodded in understanding but said nothing. I sighed.
"Alright. Basically, all you know at this point due to the chaos of the entrance exams and sudden Forsaken attack that nearly killed myself and my team, is that a student and someone who's either a student or staff member at Aslan planted that Forsaken there. You have no clue or evidence as to who it is or their motives," I summarized, looking directly into Othello's eyes.
He sighed, nodding. "You’re correct, Ms. Rainbow," he replied.
I noticed Hunter open his mouth, but I raised my hand. "Alright. What are we as a team getting as compensation?" I questioned.
Magnor had a grin on his face while Othello looked confused.
"Compensation?"
"Yes. Othello, my team almost died. Recently you made us sign an agreement that swore us to secrecy about what is discussed in this room. However, don't you think it’s rather unfair that we get nothing in return for keeping this a secret? What would have happened if one of us died? Or worse, if all of us died. I don't think Magnor would be pleased to lose his precious student," I emphasized, pressing my hand to my chest in mock astonishment for added dramatic effect.
Magnor rolled his eyes, but the grin on his face confirmed his amusement.
"Well...I didn't think about it like that. Um...what are you suggesting?" Othello asked.
"Number one. Team M....no, Team Misfits, will have our own dorm and not just for this year. For the entire four-year term at Aslan Academy," I began.
Magnor coughed, giving me a furious look, but I raised my eyebrow at him.
"Yes, yes no boys, I remember. They're teammates, Master Rune." I grinned, returning to my list of demands.
"Alright. Continue." Othello smirked.
"Number two. We want the best set of classes that will provide the best knowledge and training sessions. Again, we have to be in the same classes or at least some of us. And we get lunch break together," I demanded.
I heard the guys chuckle behind me. I turned around to glare at them. They cleared their throats, glancing everywhere but me. I turned back around.
"That's doable. Anything else?" Othello asked.
"My team wants to be kept updated on the investigation into who did this. Just because we aren't graduates, doesn’t mean we don’t deserve to know if this was a plot to hurt a bunch of students or if someone specifically was being targeted," I announced.
I glanced over at Hunter who looked surprised; his orange eyes met mine.
"You realize that's classified information, Ms. Rainbow," Othello pointed out. The sternness in his voice was apparent, but when I turned to look at him I could see the excitement in his eyes. It made me wonder if any of the other students or teachers challenged him as I was doing.
"I'm well aware, sir. But only we know about this incident. Don't you think if it is a student behind this, the smartest thing would be to have us on the lookout?" I suggested.
"Celestia has a point. If it is a student and if they're specifically targeting us, they would likely try to do something again," Theo pointed out.
"And why not play bait?" Cairus grinned.
"A game of cat and mouse?” Caio smirked.
"Let them think that we have no clue," Orion added.
"And then we wait. Focus on classes and see what happens," Finn suggested.
"If they are targeting one of us or all of us, we'll know. Then we can start hunting," Hunter proclaimed, his eyes darkening.