Alexia's POV~
Social Studies was always a drag. Our teacher always talked about some random crap. We talked and it was points off. Meanwhile, we weren't even doing something productive. I was about to fall asleep when someone poked me.
"Poked," I hear and I raise my head groaning. Gemma is sitting in front of me, body turned in her chair, smirking.
"Gemma," I hiss. "Are you trying to kill us?" Gemma was my best friend, the first girl I made friends with this year. I had gotten in an advanced placement class, so no one I knew was in my class. Gemma had hazel eyes and light brown hair. Long eyelashes and she was of medium hight, and skinny. Gemma was a sporty girl so she was bored easily.
Gemma let out a snort. "Yeah maybe." I realized Mr. Rivers was looking at us and I bit my lip.
"Gemma and Alexia, please stop talking." He sighs and takes out his grading book. "That's 10 points off your average and an after school detention."
I glare at Gemma and she looks at me sheepishly. She knows my grades are high and now she lowered them. I know call me a nerd but it was just my instinct. Suddenly, some people broke in the door. They had lab coats and on it was the word WICKED. I looked confused and so did Mr. Rivers. They talk with him and he nods.
"Alexia and Dan, get here right now!" They should. How nice, i sigh. I stand up and so does Dan. Dan is obviously short for Daniel.
"You called?" Dan says.
A women with black hair nods. "You have been selected for the Trials. You guys are really smart- more than smart and you can help us cure the people."
We both stare at her blankly. She sighs. "Who wants to go first?" Dan and I look at each other and i nod.
"I'll go. I volunteer as tribute," I joke.
"Great," the women answers and a portal opens. "Step inside and the trials shall begin."
I take a deep breath and step in, into darkness.