<span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="font-weight: bold">Striker</span></span><br/>Striker walked down the hallway on the west side of the Academy, his demeanor and glare pushing everyone out of his path. Occasionally, he flashed his sharp canines toward a small group of younger students, who immediately stopped their activity and ran off in the other direction. He walked toward his next class, ignoring any looks the Academy officials were giving him.<span style="font-style: italic">Like I honestly care what they think.. Half of them can't shift into anything anyways,</span>he thought with a wicked smile.<br/><br/>Striker moved into his classroom's destination, wondering whether or not Gem would be joining him in the class, "Dangers of Shifting." The content of the class considered many different aspects such as shifting in front of public eyes, the Erasers, and even government involvement. While he understood the dangers, Striker snorted at them. He believed he was almost invincible and nothing could touch him.<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="font-weight: bold">Gem</span></span><br/>Slowly, Gem watched the other wolf proceed outside. She rolled her eyes, hoping she would at least get the chance to warn the girl of what Striker was capable of, especially when threatened. And maybe finally earn a friend. With Striker always around, she never got the chance to make friends, as most others were chased away from the pack.<br/><br/>She pulled two granola bars out of her backpack, and a few different supplies to work on an assignment she received from the previous class.<span style="font-style: italic">Wow, I haven't even been to two classes and I'm already doing assignments.</span>Gem pushed her thoughts of the she-wolf out of her head, again glancing in the direction that Keira walked out to the outdoor pool. She wondered whether she should pursue the girl now or wait until later when she finished her food. If she didn't do it now, then Striker could get a hold of her before Gem would have the chance to warn her, though Keira might think Gem wanted confrontation if she approached her now.<span style="font-style: italic">Damn...</span><br/><br/>After a few moments of hesitation, Gem pushed herself up her seat, leaving her backup and supplies on the table. She knew nothing would be taken as theft was not a concern at the Academy, especially when the scent of a person could easily be tracked. She walked out slowly, not wanting to surprise Keira and invoke a fight.