Grey Griffins: The Clockwork Chronicles #1: The Brimstone Key by Derek Benz & J. S. Lewis

Author:Derek Benz & J. S. Lewis [Benz, Derek & Lewis, J. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, General, Legends, Children: Grades 4-6, Myths, Magic, Fables, Ages 9-12 Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure - General, Action & Adventure, Children's Books, Social Issues, & Fables - General, Good and Evil, YA), Children's Fiction, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's, Adventure and Adventurers, Schools, School & Education, Values & Virtues, JUV001000, Robots
ISBN: 9780316045223
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2010-01-01T02:52:22+00:00

32

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Ernie stewed through the rest of the morning, refusing to talk to anyone unless it was on the topic of food. He always ate a lot, but when he was depressed, his appetite went into overdrive. He was lucky that he never gained weight. When the bell announced lunch, he shot out the door. A stack of papers swirled behind him as he raced to his locker, where he opened the small refrigerator door that the maintenance team had installed. He grabbed a stick of summer sausage and bottle of Plumples before slamming his locker shut.

“I thought you weren’t supposed to use your super speed unless it was an emergency,” Max said, placing his books in the locker next to Ernie’s.

“I was hungry,” Ernie grumbled before turning to walk to the dining hall.

“I’m sure Robert is going to be fine,” Max said, trying to catch up.

Ernie stuffed half the sausage into his mouth before tearing a chunk off. “Look, I know you’re trying to make me feel better, but you don’t get it,” he said as he smacked his lips. “Eventually I’m going to turn into some kind of a freak all covered in fur, or feathers, or who knows what. It’s the same for Robert, and all the other changelings. Instead of trying to help us find a cure, they want to lock us away like we’re criminals.”

“Maybe we could talk to Brooke’s dad,” Max suggested.

“Yeah, right,” Ernie said. “He probably gave Dean Nipkin permission to take Robert away. I bet you anything that I’m next. Besides, what’s going to happen when they see this?” Ernie pulled up his shirtsleeve to reveal a series of faint spots on his arm.

“Have you shown that to Doc Trimble?” Max asked.

“You’re kidding, right?” Ernie said, rolling his sleeve back down.

By the time Harley and Max grabbed their lunches, Ernie had already rushed through the line. He was sitting with the Toad brothers, eating with the rest of the social outcasts. The room was packed with chattering students.

“What the heck is going on?” Harley asked as he wove through the crowd.

“Beats me,” Max replied.

“You’re just the two we were hoping to see,” Todd said, as Max took a seat next to him. “Where’s Romanov?”

“I don’t know. She told me that she would meet us here before class started,” Max replied. “It’s usually better not to ask. Why? What’s going on?”

Ross finished scribbling something into his little black notebook. “They just released the pairings for the Round Table tournament.”

“You aren’t going to believe this,” Todd said, looking at Ernie. “You’re dueling against Smoke.”

“Smoke?” Ernie asked, nearly choking on his macaroni salad. “I thought he was locked away.”

“Apparently he’s still eligible for the tournament,” Ross replied indifferently.

“Who am I dueling?” asked Harley.

“Cricket Willoughby,” Todd answered. “You two have a similar style, but you should be in good shape if you don’t do anything stupid.”

“How do you know what my dueling style is? You haven’t even seen me play.”

“Honestly,” Ross began, tucking a pencil behind his ear, “have a little faith.

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