Possessed

by natthatfangirl

When the students begin their senior year, they expect bells and whistles - but that is far from what they receive. A new threat is unleashed, one deadlier than ever before. It's an evil that threatens the existence of not just Sibuna, but the world itself. But throughout it all, new romances thrive, new members join Sibuna, and new revelations come to light...

14. Chapter 14

JOY'S POV

"Joy, Sibuna meeting, five minutes. Meet in the hallway downstairs," a voice who I recognize as Amber's says from behind the door to my bedroom.

I glance at the clock: 5:30. Dinner will be served soon, and Patricia is still nursing Eddie. I don't know why Amber would call a meeting now.

Ignoring the ridiculous timing, I change out of my uniform and into a blouse and jeans and descend the staircase. Fabian and KT are already waiting at the bottom, looking extremely cozy…

"Hey, guys," I say, startling them. They back away from each other and retract their arms behind their backs. "Did I interrupt something?"

"No!" Fabian interjects. "Nope, just talking about, you know, Sibuna stuff… Anything new?"

"Um actually-''

SIBUNA!" Amber squeals. She races downstairs and greets us excitedly, her hand covering her right eye - the symbol of Sibuna.

"Ok, we have 15 minutes of privacy until dinner. Let's make this quick. Where are Alfie, Patricia and Eddie?" KT asks.

"Patricia is taking care of Eddie still, and I don't exactly know where Alfie is," Amber says.

"Here!" Alfie calls from behind. He strolls from his room to where we stand in the foyer. "Anything Sibuna-y to report?"
"Yes," KT, Amber and I report at the same time.

"You go first," I tell KT. Not to be polite, but because I have no idea how to explain what I saw.

"Yesterday, when that new girl Cassidy came, I had to escort her to Sweetie's office. When we walked past Madame Kahn's desk, Cassidy stopped and talked to her, and I watched Madame. I think… I think I saw her eyes change red like Alfie saw."

I stare blankly at KT. "That's… odd."

"Yeah," Amber agrees. "I didn't believe Alfie, but now that KT says she saw it too… I don't know what to think."

"Tomorrow, in French, I say we all watch carefully," I suggest. "But anyway, for now, Amber and I have something to share."

All heads turn in my direction, causing me to hesitate. I don't know how to explain.

"This morning before school, Amber and I were in the kitchen getting breakfast. I bent down to grab my bag and accidentally tripped the new girl Esmay Verne. Her bag contents spilled all over the floor and I bent down to help her pick them up. One of the things she dropped was a necklace… a necklace you'd all recognize."

"Joy…" Fabian's mood darkens. "Was it…"
"It was. Esmay had a locket exactly like Nina's."