Was it because of its clear sea , its colorful vegetation , its picturesque little port and its charming cobbled streets ? Or its breathtaking landscapes and the kindness of its inhabitants ? In any case , one thing was certain , Whale Island had something magical . Everyone who went there ended up coming back sooner or later . Among its visitors , there was one , very special , who came to greet this little corner of land lost in the heart of the sea , every two hundred years , Comet Halley . Since the last time this celestial body had crossed the sky , two centuries had passed . The entire population of the island was therefore counting down the last hours that separated them from its next passage . Some planned to wait for the nocturnal apparition lying on the wet sand of a beach , others in pajamas and slippers at the window of their room . At Mouseford Academy , all the boarders were getting ready to make the most of this event . Nicky looked at the list of what was needed to sleep under the stars .
Nicky : Sleeping bag ?
Paulina : Ready !
Nicky : Flashlights?
Violet : Also ready !
Pamela : And I'm taking something to snack on !
Pamela opened a backpack full of snacks .
Violet : *laughing* We're only spending one night outside , not a week !
Pamela : We'll talk about it again when you've try these chocolate cookies !
Nicky looked through her sheet one last time to make sure they didn't lack anything .
Nicky : Perfect ! I think we can go-
Colette : Wait ! I forgot something !
With these words , Colette rushed to her room and returned , a few minutes later , with a metallic pink briefcase .
Paulina : What is it ?
Colette : A EBK !
She opens the small bag , revealing to her friends the hairbrushes , paw creams , files and other accessories it contained .
Colette : It's an "Emergency Beauty Kit" ! No way the comet is going to find me with knots in my hair or a broken nail !
Nicky , Paulina , Violet and Pamela exchanged a knowing smile . No doubt , even if she climbed Everest , Colette would be dressed to the nines . Meanwhile in the occult club room of the academy , before joining her club mates , Connie took advantage of a quiet moment to draw tarot cards . While she was shuffling the cards in her paws while remaining focused , four cards fell ; The Lovers , The Chariot , The Strength and The Hermit . These four cards did not fall randomly , on the contrary , each corresponds to the zodiac signs of Gemini , Cancer , Leo and Virgo that the comet was going to pass just above these constellations . In the mystical world , the appearance of a comet was considered a very significant sign and generally gave rise to prophecies . These omens more often announced a major event , positive or negative .