"talking"

"thinking/stressing"

character's writing

"talking mentally/stressing"

Chapter 10: Making the Announcement

Monday 10:00am

"Attention everyone!" shouted Chancellor Shepherd trying to calm down the crowd. "I have an important announcement to make!"

Earlier today Chancellor Shepherd had called for an assembly in the main auditorium and that all student body was to attend. However no one, not even the teachers knew what it was about. After everyone quieted down he decided to continue with the announcement.

"Now I'm sure all of you are wondering why I called this assembly today."

He received several mummers from the crowd as a reply.

"I am here to announce that we will be having an upcoming event this week that the whole school can attend," he announced, immediately gaining everyone's attention.

"This Friday evening, we will be having a dinner ball to honor this year's graduating students. There will be a huge banquet to start off the event, followed by dancing, and for those brave enough chances for you to sing during the ball. Even though this is mainly for the graduating students anyone is welcome to join, however everyone must have a date as is custom for a ball. There will be more information on the flyers, which will be handed out to you after this is over. Now are there any questions?"

A Ra yellow student in the crowd then raised his hand. Looking at the student Shepherd replied.

"Yes?"

The student put down his hand and asked, "How are we supposed to get the right clothes for the ball if all we wear practically everyday is our uniforms?"

Shepherd smiled and answered his question.

"Good question. To answer it there will be a ship coming to the island tomorrow that has a mall on it where you will be allowed to shop around for the clothes or other items you may need for this event."

There were a few gasps heard from the crowd along with some exciting chatter. Just then an Obelisk blue student raised her hand.

"Will we need to pay for anything?"

Everyone went quiet after the question was asked, since they knew it was an important one. Shepherd still with a smile on his face replied.

"Attending the ball itself is free; however you are expected to purchase what you need on the ship."

There were a few groans going around the room from the last part of that. Another student raised his hand.

"How long will the ball last and do we have to stay the whole time?"

Another good question Shepherd was ready to answer.

"The ball will last from eight in the evening to twelve midnight. You are allowed to leave whenever you want, but your date has to leave with you. Now there's only time for one more question then you must head back to your classes."

Another Ra yellow student raised his hand.

"Do people really get chances to sing during the ball, and how would that work?"

Shepherd was actually hoping someone would ask this question so he was smiling even more.

"Ah yes, there will be chances for some of you to sing during this event. The singing will take place after the banquet and in between dances. You will also be expected to sing duets with your dates if you participate. Not only that but there will be a singing and dance contest held during the ball for those who are interested. Now that's all the questions for now. Like I said earlier there will be flyers handed out with all the information you need to know, and if there are anymore questions please come see me after your classes are over. You are dismissed!"

With that said everyone began exiting the auditorium with more excitement than they had come in with.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, but I feel it's important for me to be as realistic as possible with this, so I needed to explain certain things.