Stealth is a lifestyle

Principal: "SPIN THE WHEEL!"

A giant wheel behind her is revealed. It has the three options, 'Pain or Gain', 'Test of Time' and 'Where are you?'

Kassius (in head): "Those are the three tests huh? I can't even tell what they are. Anyways I gotta hope its something I can deal with. I'm just itching to tr-"

Principal: "Pain and Gain? That's what we're starting with?"

Crowd: "Yeaaaaaaaaaah"

Bonnie: "Hell yeah, that sounds like fighting. I get to kick ass so early on, yes!"

Jinsoku: "..."

The Principal pushes the wheel to 'where are you?'.

Principal: "Oops. Must've been the wind. Guess we are saving Pain and Gain for later."

Crowd: "Ugghhhhhhhh"

Principal: "I'm sorry, is there an issue?"

Everyone: "No Ma'am"

Principal: "Good."

Principal starts pacing around.

Principal: "OK, as they prepare the room, let me go through some stuff. All good thieves must be stealthy. It doesn't matter if you are strong or smart. If you don't have stealth on your side, you are basically a civilian asking for trouble. Thieves always deal with obstacles. If you can't deal with these disturbances, you will never succeed. I hope that's clear. The room is currently being prepared for you to take your test. In the meantime, let me debrief you on it. It's gonna be a fairly simple test, all you need to do is follow instructions."

She points to the back of the room.

Principal: "This is how it will work. I'll explain the test to those that are sitting down. While the room is being set up, there will be seats for waiting. I'm going to assume the people sitting down will be the ones taking the test. But before you go running to grab a chair, this test will be done in pairs. I won't restrict you so I need you all to choose a partner of your choice before you go sit down with them. In case you haven't noticed already, there are limited seats, so choose your partners quick. Get to it!"

Everybody rushes around to get find a partner.

Kassius (in head): "All right. I need a partner, what can I do?"

Kassius: "Hey, do you wanna team up?"

Random student: "Uhhhh... I'm already with someone."

Kassius: "Oh... No problem."

Kassiu starts walking around the room at a fast rate.

Kassius: "Hey, you mind working with me?"

Random examiner 2: "I have a partner."

Kassius: "Do you wanna work with me?"

Random examiner 3: "No!"

Kassius: "Team up with me!"

Random examiner: "No way!"

Kassius (in head): "Do I smell? Why does nobody wanna team up with me? I need to find a teammate quickly. Maybe Bonnie's still open..."

Kassius looks around.

Kassius: "There she is"

He sees Bonnie at the end of the room talking to Jinsoku.

Bonnie: "Thanks for helping us earlier."

Jinsoku: "No need to thank me"

Bonnie: "Dont be so modest. Anyways do you wanna team up?"

Jinsoku: "You're not working with your friend?"

Bonnie: "Nah. I'm pretty sure Kas can handle himself. He's pretty crafty. He'll probably pull something off in the end. Besides, if I passed because of him, I wouldn't be able to live it down. So, what do you say?"

Jinsoku: "I don't really know. Maybe I shoul-"

Bonnie: "Are you expecting someone?"

Jinsoku: "Not really bu-"

Bonnie: "Alright then cmon. It'll be great."

Bonnie starts dragging Jinsoku to the chairs.

Jinsoku: "I guess consent is out the window."

Bonnie: "I never asked but what's your name?"

Jinsoku: "It's Jinsoku Subayai."

Bonnie: "That's a mouthful. Jin is easier. Alright Jin, the name's Bonnie."

Kassius sees Bonnie dragging Jinsoku to the chairs.

Kassius: "Hahaha, well I'm glad she got a partner. Good luck to him."

Principal: "Fifty five pairs have been created. Only twenty pair slots left. Hurry up"

Kassius: "Twenty slots?!"

Kassius (in head): "Is it me or do I have absurdly horrible luck today? Well, I gotta look fast or an-"

Principal: "Nevermind, seventy pairs. Five slots left."

Kassius (in head): "COME ON! I don't see anyone. God, today is not my day."

Person: "Are you alone?"

Kassius surprised, turns around.

Kassius: "Huh? Oh, yeah. I am."

Person: "So am I."

Kassius: "Are you messing with me? I can't tell."

Person: "I think we should team up before the slots empty out."

Kassius: "Yes! Alright, my name is Kassius, how about you?"

Person: "It's Arnold Jenovise."

Arnold, a 16 year old with a short curly afro, a dark brown skin tone and brown eyes. He is anout 5"10 in height.

Principal: "Seventy-four pairs have been created. I've had enough of waiting. In case you still haven't noticed, there is only one more set of chairs left. So I guess a good ol' race huh? I'll accept the pair that has at least one person sitting down. Ready? GO!"

Everybody starts rushing towards the chairs.

Random person 1: "That seat is mine"

Random person 2: "No its mine"

Kassius: "Thanks for the boost."

He runs passed both. As he pushes his arm out to reach the chair, he's shoved to the side unexpectedly by a muscular guy, who grabs the seat and sits on it. His partner takes the other chair and sits down as well.

Guy 1: "Yes! We win."

Principal: "Guess we have our winners. Hey, would you mind getting off of their chairs?"

Guy 1: "Huh? We got here first!"

Principal: "But were you the first person to sit?"

She points to a person that they all turn to. The person they see is Arnold, who's sitting on the floor.

Guy 1: "This is some bullshit! How's that fair? We sat on the chairs. Is this some sort of joke?"

Principal: "No joke. You see, I made it clear from the beginning; if you follow instructions, this will be easy. Th-"

Arnold: "The first person sitting down wins. She never said where, just what to do."

Guy 2: "Shit..."

Principal: "That is correct. And under my conditions, you have won. Glad somebody is listening carefully. However, don't cut me off again. I don't like it. Now, both you and your partner can take a seat so we can begin this test. Staff! Escort the rest out please."

The rest of the others are pushed out of the room.

Guy 1: "This isn't fair. What kind of sick game is this, you bi-"

The door slams on his face and the room goes quiet. Arnold gives Kassius a hand so he can stand up.

Kassius: "Woah, you're like a genius.""

Arnold: "Thanks."

Both Kassius and Arnold sit down on their chairs.

Principal: "Let that serve as a reminder. The test started from when you entered the facility. Anything can be a test. Now that we are down to one hundred and fifty, let's get moving. This is a stealth test. You'll be tested on your skill of stealth, as well as communication. Currently being set up behind me is a 'maze' per se. The objective is to reach the end without being caught by the "guards" that will be making sure you won't reach the end. Now there is a reason I've asked you to move in pairs and its simple; not everyone is going through the maze. Only one from each pair can go through the maze. So you will decide which one of you goes. The other set of people will come to a higher floor where they will get a clear view of the entire maze. Their objective is to lead you through the maze to the end. They will have a way to communicate to you so you can keep in touch. However, to make sure it's not simple, you are limited to twenty words. Only twenty words. Nothing more or less. Anyways, now that is clear, we are turning devices on again so hand in your other devices and come collect earbuds that will be brought around."

Everyone gives their devices in and gets earbuds.

Principal: "Good. Now decide who will do what. When you are ready, stand on the left if you are entering and stand on the right if you are communicating."

Everyone starts discussing.

Arnold: "I think I should enter. Messages aren't really my thing."

Kassius: "Oh? Okay, no problem. I guess I'll give it my best. Good luck."

Arnold: "Thanks. You too."

Kassius and Arnold put on the buds. Kassius walks to the right and Arnold walks to the left. Everyone has moved to their respective sides.

Principal: "Is everybody ready?"

Everyone: "Yes ma'am"

Principal: "Alright. Right side, follow me. Left side, go and line up at the entrance of the maze.

The left side reaches the maze and the right side climb up to a platform above the maze.

Principal: "Everything is prepared. Time of day, 12:30. First test. Starts... NOW!"