Spark

A few days later, Mina sees an injured Professor Dano post a flyer about a thunderstorm that all students must “attend.” Mina reluctantly enters the raucous dining hall to share the news. As she approaches her friends’ table, she hears everyone chattering about her lightning relay strategy, and she realizes that they like and respect her. Ferro and Zek clamor about how they want more of her new ideas. When there is a break in the conversation, Mina shares the news about the thunderstorm. Everyone is thrilled, and chaos ensues. Mina and Pixit fly out a window to escape. Although excited, Mina worries about not being able to hold lightning. Pixit is confident that she can do it in the storm.

Later, as students gather outside, Mina wonders where the storm came from. Then, when Chauda tries to scare Pixit, Mina stands up for her beast and asks Jyx to put a stop to it. After listening to her friend, Jyx instructs Chauda to apologize. Mina feels good knowing that she did not have to speak loudly to be heard. The professors instruct students to stay on the outskirts of the storm and watch the experienced guardians.