The next morning at Freedom university, Sally has just prepared her lesson plan for the day while waiting for the student's arrival when Larry came knocking on the door.
Larry: I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
Sally: No, I was just getting things set up. Is there something I can help you with?
Larry: Well you see when I was returning all the stuff the thief stole yesterday I came
across this. *he handed sally a piece of yellow ribbon* I asked everyone in town if they had anything like this but they all said no, so I figured you might want to look into this.
Sally: This is pretty odd thing for a thief to take. perhaps it's some sort of a clue. *Sally took a moment to analyze the ribbon.*I'll hang on to it and have Nicole look over it. Maybe there might be some sort of connection.
Larry: Let's hope so. *Just then the school bell rang as the students began to enter into the building.* I guess that's my cue to leave. Best of luck with your lesson.
Sally: Thanks, I'll do my best.
And with that, Larry left the classroom as Sally finishes preparing her lesson just in time for the students to show up. When a young mobian Ermine approaches her desk.
Sally: Oh you're Emily, Right?
Emily: Yes, my Auntie told me a lot about you!
Sally: Oh is that right?
Emily: Yeah, and I wanted to ask you, does it matter what kind of skills you have to be a freedom fighter?
Sally: It just so happens that you asked the right question, why don't you take your seat and I will explain all about it.
Emily: Oh goody! *Emily rushed to her seat, sitting right next to Misty* She's so cool isn't she?
Misty: She sure is...
Emily: Something wrong Mist?
Misty: Oh it's nothing, I just have a lot on my mind.
Emily: I see...*She gives Misty a pat and the back to assure her that things will be okay* I know you can do this.
Misty: Thanks, Emily.
And so the second bell rang and all the students were sitting at their seats. Sally took out a notebook then got up from her desk. She walked in front of the chalk board and faced the students.
Sally: Okay, class today's lesson is gonna be about different kinds of freedom fighters! Now I'm sure as you may know there are those who fight actively on the battle field.
Misty: *Raises her hand* Isn't that what a freedom fighter suppose to do?
Sally: Well a freedom fighter doesn't always have to be active on the battlefield. In fact there are those who work from behind the scenes.
Herman: *Thinking* Now this is very interesting!
Sally: more specifically these kinds of freedom fighters don't necessarily have to be on the battle field. What they can do is work to provide the technology needed to assist others. To provide an example Nicole will demonstrate some technological tactics *At this point, Nicole begins to project herself much to the amazement of the other students.*
Rex: Big deal! So what if she do some sort of magic trick!
Herman: Remember she can do that through Nanite Technology so there's no magical illusions here.
Rex: Who asked you anyway!?
Herman: well if you don't like that then that's fine.
Sally and Nicole stopped for a moment to observe Rex's bullying behavior but they were both is impressed with how Herman handled it. They seemed aware with what was going on but decided to play it cool.
Sally: is there a problem over there?
Herman: No problem with me Miss Acorn, in fact I was just about to take some notes.
Nicole: Excellent idea Herman, in fact why don't all of you take out your notebooks so you can take notes on this lecture.
The some of the students moaned at the idea while but took out the notebooks with out any trouble.
Rex: Oh Nice going Dork! Now I have to write everything!
Emily: Hey layoff him, Rex! I think it's great that we get to take notes on this, it may even help us in the future.
Herman: Well Thanks, Emily! *Herman blushes for a bit*
Emily: *giggled* You're welcome Hermie!
Sally: *clears throat* If I can have your attention please! *The students turned around facing Sally and Nicole* Good! And now Nicole will now provide a visual demonstration of how technological tactics can provide an advantage.
Nicole: Thank you, Sally! *Nicole shows the class the handheld that she resides in* You see this handheld is my true form. Whenever I'm inside it I can provide some help to the other freedom fighters by accessing enemy files, or by disabling any security system they may have. More importantly, whenever Sally is in Jam. I shoot a laser from it.
The students began murmuring in amazement, for most of them didn't know Nicole was capable of doing any of that.
Herman: This is sheer brilliance!
Nicole: Of course I don't want you to get the idea that is done by me alone. There are many others who have done their part into helping bring Mobius to peace. *At this point Nicole begins to project an image for the class to see.* Perhaps the most perfect example would be Tails! He would always provide some inventions to help us in battle. For example we have the tornado. *Nicole begins to project the image of Tails' plane.*
Herman: Amazing!
Emily: *Thinking* This amazing! My Auntie was right about Miss Acorn!
Sally: new tails was kind enough to loan us one of his inventions for the lecture I think you will all like.
Sally grabs a remote from her bag and presses it and out comes a small robotic like dog!
Nicole: This is T-Pup, Tails invented this guy to help him out.
The Students were amazed by T-Pup who in turn begins to come up to the students to get to know them better.
Herman: This is an amazing sight! I gotta write this down!
Emily: Awww he's so cute! *T-Pup jumps on her lap*
Stan: Now that's something I don't see everyday!
Misty: *raises her hand* Excuse me, Miss Acorn. I was kinda nervous about asking this but were there any freedom fighters that might've done work for...well the army?
Sally: Well I there were a few fighters who assisted my father's royal army at one point. For example, here's an old friend! *At that point Nicole begins to project an image of a black and white cat*
Sally: Here we have Hershey St. John!
*At this point Herman began to get a little jumpy*
Emily: Something wrong, Herman?
Herman: Just nerves I guess...nothing to worry about.
Sally: Hershey here served for the Royal army! She always use your quick thinking to get out of a Jam. However she was reported to be missing in action for a long time. There were even claims that she might've been killed in combat. *The students were shocked by the news* However that hasn't been confirmed so please do not panic.
Misty: *Thinking* This is really getting tense. I hope it's not true...
Nicole: Sally is right, No need to feel nervous.
Sally: now let's continue on with the lesson, shall we?
And so Sally and Nicole continued on with the lesson by sharing some of their past experiences as well as providing ways to assist others when working as a team. as the day passed the bell rang.
Sally: and that ends the lesson! Now I want you all to write an essay on what you learned and have it on my desk by tomorrow.
Most of the students moaned at the idea but Emily and Herman was more then determined to get started. Just then Herman, Emily and Misty Approached the desk.
Emily: That was a great lecture! My Auntie Erma was right about this place!
Sally: Why thank you Emily, that's so kind of-wait you mean you're Erma's niece?
Emily: Yep!
Sally: Well, she would help us out every now and then. It's nice to have you in the classroom.
Emily: Thank you, Miss Acorn! I will do my best to be a great student!
Sally: well you certainly have determination! That's a big factor for becoming a freedom fighter!
Herman: excuse me, Miss Acorn? May I ask you something?
Sally: Of course, go ahead.
Herman: Well you know how you were mentioning Hershey earlier in the lecture?
Nicole: No need to worry, I'm sure we will know if she's alive soon enough.
Herman: Well that's thing...She is alive!
Sally and Nicole were shocked by this, They both knew that Hershey was missing in action for a long time up to the point were she was claimed to be dead. This gave them the opportunity to ask some questions of their own. However Herman was nervous because he was afraid of the negative reaction he might receive.
Herman: Oh no...I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to-
Sally: It's okay, Herman. It's not your fault.
Nicole: We're not mad at you. it's just so sudden...how do you know for certain that she's alive?
Herman: Well this morning, she called the three of us.
Misty: He's telling the truth, Miss Acorn...I wanted to tell you first hand but I was nervous...
Emily: She was the one who called Auntie Erma and told her about this place then she called me to wish me luck Just yesterday.
Herman: I know it's a lot to take right now...
Sally: Believe me it is...I appreciate you letting me know about this and I hope you can give me further details on the situation.
Herman: Well that's another thing...She actually wanted us to tell you to give her a call. She didn't say why and I honestly don't know why everyone thought she was dead. *Herman hands Sally a piece of paper with a phone number written on it*
Emily: I hope you're not mad at us...
Sally: Don't worry, I'm not...it's just gonna take a while for all this to sink in. Now why don't you run off to your next class? I don't want you to be late.
Herman: Oh yes of course! Thank you, Miss Acorn!
Emily: We appreciate this!
Misty: Thank you so much!
And so the students left the classroom relieved. Sally and Nicole began to wonder about the situation about Hershey. It wasn't too long ago that her husband Geoffrey St. John told them that she was dead.
Sally: I don't know, what do you make of all this? When Geoffrey told us about Hershey, he seemed certain that it happened.
Nicole: Yes, this is most perplexing. According to Emily, Erma learned about this university from Hershey. Perhaps if she learned she was alive then I wonder why didn't we receive any information?
Sally: It seems at this that the only logical thing to do is dial up that number...I trust the student's judgement and it sounds to me that they have some strong connection with her. I only hope that this will all be sorted out.
TO BE CONTINUED