A pegasus with..a horn‽‽

From the circle, a bright light burst forth. You have to avert your eyes. When it dims, you look and see a white horse standing before you. The horse has a pair of white wings. Its mane is one of feathers, though its tail consists of silky smooth hair. Around its lower legs you see feathers as well. What truly catches your eye, however, is the pearl white horn jutting from its forehead. It's iridescent; shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow. The horned pegasus (or is it a winged unicorn?) Is large enough for you to ride. You slowly approach it, and offer your hand. The beast nuzzles it affectionately.

"Merlin's beard," the professor gasps, "a greater pegasus!" Professor Hobbins, awestruck, shambles towards your familiar. "I never thought I would see one with my own eyes," he exclaims. The pegasus takes note of his approach. It turns to face him and flares his wings, revealing their full breadth. It snorts proudly and lowers its horn as if to attack. Hobbins snaps out of his reverie and backs away from the creature. Your familiar, content with its victory, stands down and returns its attention to you.

Parisa and Estelle seem nervous, and you're not sure what to say to them. You think it's cool to have a pegasus as a Pegasus, but actually caring for one is going to prove a challenge..especially if it ruins your chances with some hot girls. Estelle, working extra quickly, finishes next. Her circle glows with a soft red light as a golden fox with red eyes manifests.

"A kitsune!" Estelle shouts excitedly. "You're just adorable, aren't you?" The kitsune yips in response.

You glance over at the professor. He looks like he wants to come over and say something, but he stays where he is and keeps his mouth shut. "He is really cute," you tell her.

"Thanks," she responds. She rubs the kitsune's belly. It seems happy. "Yours is beautiful. I've never seen a pegasus before." Your familiar lowers his nose to her invitingly. She pets him. "Wow! He's so soft!" She pets him more aggressively, which he seems to like. You're relieved. After his introduction to Professor Hobbins, you thought he just might be homicidal.

Soon other students finish their circles and summon their familiars. Most of them are some breed of dog, cat, or bird. Hobbins gingerly comes over to students near him and comments on how to best care for their familiars. Parisa is one of the last to finish. She kept fussing with the circle, wanting it to be perfect. She calls her familiar forth and summons a small sapling. It's not what you were expecting. She seems paricularly excited though.

"Your familiar is a plant?" you ask.

"It's a treant sapling!" she squeals. "I've always dreamed of having one. They're incredibly rare. One day, this will grow into a mighty treant. They're like trees that can walk around." You have to admit, that does sound really cool.

"So how do you take care of it?", Estelle queries.

"I'm not entirely sure," admits Parisa. "I'm going to keep it in our room for now." Our room...you like the sound of that. Still, it struck you that you had no idea how to care for a pegasus. Estelle and Parisa could keep their familiars in their rooms, but yours was much too large.

Your Pegasus, as if hearing your concerns, takes flight and disappears deeper into the forest. You're dismayed that it left, but you're sure it can take care of itself. Professor Hobbins appears relieved and quickly comes around to the rest of the students. He says absolutely nothing to you though. After he's done, he dismisses the class and encourages everyone to spend time with their familiars.

"You should think of a name for him," Estelle advises. "Maybe you can see him again tonight. We're having a party to celebrate our first day. Besides, your roomate will be there and she'd really like it if you came." Parisa blushes with embarassment at the statement. You assure them that you'll be there, excited for what the night may hold in store for you.