[h2] Sindri Holt and Samantha Wellington[/h2]

Samantha was disgusted with her now former employer. A student had just outright demanded an explanation and Mrs. Standiford was giving her the brush off. However she did have to agree that leaving right then was a good idea. “Alright kids, I can take three of you in my car, if you don’t want to be on the bus.” Three kids walked over, including one who introduced himself as Sindri. He took the passenger seat of the car. 

Samantha took one last look at the school and shrugged. There wasn’t too much else she could do at the moment but get these three kids out and far away from the school. She got in the car, and closed the door.

Samantha then pushed the key into the ignition and turned it, starting the car. Once the engine turned over, she pulled on her seatbelt and frowned. “Fasten up kids, we’re headed to town,” she said and put the car in drive. She started heading for the road, and sighed.

“Doing okay back there kids?” Samantha focused on the road, waiting for a response.

“As good as one can expect after that news.”  Sindri replied.

“That is fair.” Samantha sighed and continuing to drive. Something seemed off however. This didn’t seem like the normal route home. Then they passed the school again. 

“Huh, must have taken a wrong turn.” Samantha started back down the road she knew was the way back to Belleville.

“Mrs…. Wellington?  You did go down the right road.”  Sindri replied, with a note of nervousness.  “We’re back at the school… ‘cause we just got… pushed through time.”  He said.  “Back to here.”

“That’s cr…” Samantha trailed off as they drove by the school. Again. For the second time. She stepped on the brake, and stopped the car. “What the…”

“As I said.  Time loop.  I can feel these things.”  Sindri said.  “We’re not going to be able to leave that way.”

“Let me guess, you have time powers Sindri? Well, I guess there is no point in driving in literal circles,” Samantha said and pulled the car back into her parking spot. She got out and paused. “Wait, does that mean we’re stuck here!?”

Sindri got out of the car after she did.  “Yeah.  Probably.  Something’s got the whole school in a loop.  I felt something weird yesterday, too.  Someone’s messing with time around here besides me.”

Samantha frowned. She knew it wouldn’t be too long before the other students and teachers realized that they were going in circles as well. “I suggest the three of you go to the gym and wait. I’m going to head to the headmistress’s office and see if I can phone someone. There is nothing more we can do here for the moment.”

“I have a feeling the phones aren’t going to help much if someone can mess with time and space itself.”  Sindri replied, but he shrugged.

“Then, never mind. I’ll head to the gym with you three then.” Samantha walked with the students into the gym. Internally, she was secretly hoping that Sindri was wrong, but she also knew he was right. They were trapped at Northwood.