Science class was never boring. The students at the Wildwood Shire Mage Guild School had just filed inside from killing three enormous Giant Wasps. The boys had to wash themselves and their swords. The girls were drained of all mana; after throwing defensive and healing spells. Mrs. Beasley was busy pouring juniper juice and hibiscus seed pulp.<br/><br/>The students, once revived were back to their normal teenage selves. All were antsy to receive their familiars. It was the final period just before Winterfest. Snowdrifts and the mountain pass would soon be closed for four long months. A month-long celebration was right around the corner.<br/><br/>The handlers brought various cages into the classroom. Each student had no idea what animal they were given or it's ability. Kate was the last to be called. She was almost sad that she was not given a familiar. Mr. Steven, her advisor, entered and called her out of the classroom.<br/><br/>"Your familiar has arrived, however, it is downstairs in the cave. Your familiar was dropped off with a message. 'Danger wild animal.'"<br/><br/>Kate was curious and full of questions. "Does it bite? What's wrong with it? Where did it come from?"<br/><br/>The master mage could not tell her. He had a lump in his throat. "Katie, its bad. Your familiar is in terrible condition and we are having trouble keeping it alive. He or she will not allow any get near it."<br/><br/>Kate frowned and clasped her hand, "You can't force any animal to come out. Much less yell at it."<br/><br/>The man threw up his hands as the entered a brightly lit room. Kate squinted, "It's too bright and you are scaring the thing half to death. Close the cage and give it to me. I am taking him/her to my suite." Kate picked up the cage by the handle om top and carried it from the dungeon to her room. Kate placed a firm hand on the bottom to prevent it from swinging. The mage student crossed several hallways and several flights of stairs. Kate opened her suite door with a few spell words. She placed the cage on her bed.<br/><br/>"Now lets have a look at you. You may come out when ready." Kate spoke in a normal voice. She placed a small trail mix bar on the bed as she opened the cage.