Gem thought everything was under control as she watched Striker's hind leg take a step back, then another voice filled the air.<span style="font-style: italic">Oh, you have got to be kidding me.</span>Almost immediately, she had to launched herself into the air as Striker propelled himself at the newcomer to the conversation. Gem hit Striker square in the chest and they fell to the ground, growling at each other.<br/><br/>In an instant, four school officials were coming out from the Academy yelling at both Gem and Striker to shift back into human form. Gem shrank back and then threw a glare in Striker's direction.<span style="font-style: italic">You a**hole! Great look what you've done, now we're both going to be in trouble!</span>her thoughts bouncing into his head. Striker ignored her to the best of his ability, and finally shifted standing before the officials. Gem followed suit quickly after noticing the glances around at the many people now in the Meadow. Striker stepped forward to address the officials.<br/><br/>"I am terribly sorry for the disruption sir," Striker said faking his sincerity. "Gem and I were just play fighting, to show off." Gem nodded slightly, hoping for the sake of her protecting another student, some of the other students would go along with the act. She didn't dare look in the direction of the others, her attention on the officials, who were glancing around at the other students for confirmation of what happened.