24th Period: Shuttle Bus to the Hospital

As the shuttle bus trudged along the desolate streets towards the hospital, a hush fell over the occupants. The students, still unsure of what the chemical was that they had been exposed to and why it made them pass out. We turned our attention to our professor for some semblance of normality amidst the chaos. 

"What just happened to us, Professor Gabriella?" asked Brittney after mustering up the courage, breaking the silence that had blanketed the bus. 

Professor Gabriella, although battling her discomfort, managed a weak smile. 

"What we experienced was an unusual chemical reaction, one that I believe we have never seen before. It's too early to fully understand the ramifications," she explained, her voice steady despite her light-headedness. 

It seemed the chemical had affected the professor just not the same way it affected us. The bus continued its journey, the hum of its engine intertwining with the muted murmurs of the students. The professor's words, although not entirely comforting, provided a sense of solidarity — a shared experience that bonded them in their uncertainty as they neared the hospital. 

As her words lingered in the air, the students looked at each other, their wide eyes mirroring the shock and confusion that enveloped them. Some were whispering theories, their voices barely audible over the steady rhythm of the bus engine. Others sat silent, their gazes lost in the passing scenery, their minds undoubtedly replaying the bizarre events that had unfolded back at the institute. 

In the rear seats, two students, twins from the Ramirez House, suddenly stood up. Their faces were pale, their hands trembling slightly, but their eyes sparkled with an unusual excitement. 

"You know, this incident might just be our gateway into the unexplored realms of science," James said, his voice filled with a strange mix of trepidation and wonder. His twin sister nodded in agreement, her grip tightening around her strange looking doll she always carried. The bus plunged deeper into conversation, the students' reactions a testament to their resilience and curiosity in the face of the unknown. 

Soon after the bus suddenly stopped and the students began getting off. 

"I don't know anything about that, but what I do know is that all of you will be getting checked out by Ms Gracie when we arrive," said Professor Gabriella. 

That's when we noticed another group of students from Garcian Institute waiting outside the doctor's office. Along the way back to the shuttle bus the professor started to feel a little dizzy herself. 

After Ms Gracie finished running some blood work and physicals on us it was time for us to return to the shuttle bus as we talked with Professor Gabriella on the way to the university. Upon our arrival Professor Gabriella returned to the classroom. 

"I need to return to class and prepare for the next class," asked Professor Gabriella. 

"Professor, what I don't understand is why we fainted after all the nurse couldn't find anything wrong with us," explained Rosalina. 

"I reported everything to the Dean and I imagine Nurse Gracie also reported everything you told her to the Dean," said Professor Gabriella. 

"After everything that has happened to us, we should try to return to class if you are able to of course," said Rosalina. 

Afterwards Athena and I grabbed a quick bite to eat. Before heading back to class, and along the way, I ran into Kaitlyn. 

"Henry, I'm not feeling so well. I was thinking about heading home. How about you? Do you feel well?" asked Kaitlyn. 

"I'm alright. I feel a little under the weather, but it was a small chemical spill. We should let that keep us from learning," I explained.