Tessa clutched her hand, groaning in pain. Rose and Ruby were crouching next to her.
"This looks bad," Starr said grimly. Black vines were growing on Tessa's arm. Ruby was about to touch it, but Rose slapped her hand away.
"Even if it isn't contagious, it could still be dangerous! We can't risk anyone else to end up like this!"
"What we need to do is take her to Ms. Faragonda!" Lily said.
Nodding, Angie and Melody lifted Tessa up, careful not to touch the black vines. At their touch, in grew an inch.
"She's coming," Tessa whispered.
"What?" Angie asked.
"The mistress is coming," Tessa whispered. "She will wipe us all out. Darkness will rule."
Angie almost dropped her. "Excuse me? What are you talking about?"
Tessa's eyes opened. They were black as night.
"I'M COMING!" Tessa shrieked.
"Something is seriously messed up with those vines!" Lily cried. At her words, the vines started to thicken, covering Tessa's arm entirely.
"RUN!" Melody yelled.
They got a better hold at Tessa and started to run.
"Ms. Faragonda! Ms. Griselda!" Ruby yelled.
The vines started to grow longer.
"SOMEONE HELP!" Angie screamed.
Girls were rushing outside of their dorms, wanting to know what was going on. When they saw Tessa, they gawked at her, mouths agape.
Ms. Griselda stomped into the hall, looking irritated. "Alright what is the- oh my…"
Her eyes were on Tessa. Without hesitating, she grabbed Tessa's shoulders and yelled, "Alright! Go along to your classes!"
"We haven't eaten yet!" a voice in the crowed called.
"Then go eat!" Ms. Griselda took Tessa with her, leaving everyone clueless.