1 00:00:12,118 --> 00:00:24,220 Ben floated through the halls of Monster Academy on Thursday afternoon. 2 00:00:24,221 --> 00:00:30,666 Near the auditorium cheerleaders were selling orange T-shirts and black T-shirts. 3 00:00:30,667 --> 00:00:34,265 "Get your Team Orange shirts!" one shouted. 4 00:00:34,266 --> 00:00:38,432 "Team Black shirts here!" another called. 5 00:00:38,433 --> 00:00:46,853 Ben grinned. Tomorrow was Field Day, and everyone seemed super excited. 6 00:00:46,854 --> 00:00:51,450 He'd heard from Winnie and Mog that the day was tons of fun. 7 00:00:51,451 --> 00:01:00,291 Two teams competed against each other in games like tug-of-war and sack races while the rest of the school cheered them on. 8 00:01:00,292 --> 00:01:06,651 Only 12 monsters competed, and Ben was hoping he'd get to be one of them. 9 00:01:06,652 --> 00:01:11,474 "I really want to be on Team Orange," a worm monster said. 10 00:01:11,475 --> 00:01:19,064 "Sorry, Francis, but you don't stand a chance," a werewolf replied. "You have to be fast." 11 00:01:19,065 --> 00:01:24,660 "Oh." Francis hung his head. "Is there a digging event?" 12 00:01:24,661 --> 00:01:27,458 A loudspeaker crackled loudly. 13 00:01:27,459 --> 00:01:35,450 "All students to the auditorium for the pep rally!" Mr. Freaky, the school principal, announced. 14 00:01:35,451 --> 00:01:42,158 Pixel floated up to Ben. "Hey, Ben. Can I sit with you for the pep rally?" 15 00:01:42,159 --> 00:01:45,881 "Sure," Ben replied. "Have you seen Winnie?" 16 00:01:45,882 --> 00:01:49,570 Pixel shook his head. "Nope." 17 00:01:49,571 --> 00:01:58,539 "Huh." Ben had been hoping to sit with Winnie at the pep rally, but he didn't see her anywhere. 18 00:01:58,540 --> 00:02:01,719 The students settled into their seats. 19 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:11,843 Some were already wearing orange or black T-shirts, even though the Field Day teams hadn't been chosen yet. 20 00:02:11,844 --> 00:02:52,440 For a few minutes, Miss Bungle and the cheerleaders led some cheers. 21 00:02:52,441 --> 00:02:57,463 Then Mr. Freaky hurried onto the stage, his noses wiggling. 22 00:02:57,464 --> 00:03:00,729 "Good afternoon, students. 23 00:03:00,730 --> 00:03:05,105 I know you're excited to hear about the teams for Field Day. 24 00:03:05,106 --> 00:03:12,465 So Mr. Gwarg will choose the captains and explain a few rules." 25 00:03:12,466 --> 00:03:17,341 The gym teacher stepped up to the microphone. 26 00:03:17,342 --> 00:03:20,656 "Okay, monsters," Mr. Gwarg began. 27 00:03:20,657 --> 00:03:26,026 "There will be two teams this year, orange and black." 28 00:03:26,027 --> 00:03:30,818 "We had orange and black last year!" a fish monster yelled. 29 00:03:30,819 --> 00:03:34,524 An orange monster with black spots stood up. 30 00:03:34,525 --> 00:03:37,423 "What's wrong with orange and black?" 31 00:03:37,424 --> 00:03:44,419 Everyone laughed. The fish monster grinned sheepishly. 32 00:03:44,427 --> 00:03:47,298 Mr. Gwarg ignored the laughter. 33 00:03:47,299 --> 00:03:53,662 "I've chosen two captains based on their performance in gym class. 34 00:03:53,663 --> 00:03:58,320 The captain of Team Orange is . . . Zork." 35 00:03:58,321 --> 00:04:02,463 "Yes!" A lizard monster leaped to his feet and pumped a fist. 36 00:04:02,464 --> 00:04:08,339 Other monsters started hooting and cheering. 37 00:04:08,340 --> 00:04:11,360 "Good choice!" Pixel said to Ben. 38 00:04:11,361 --> 00:04:16,264 "Zork is a fantastic athlete. He'll be a great captain." 39 00:04:16,265 --> 00:04:18,524 "I guess," Ben muttered. 40 00:04:18,525 --> 00:04:21,894 "I mean, if you don't mind your captain showing off all the time." 41 00:04:21,895 --> 00:04:26,010 Lots of monsters liked Zork, but Ben wasn't one of them. 42 00:04:26,011 --> 00:04:35,020 He'd been a little jealous of Zork ever since the Monster Mash dance, when Zork had danced with Winnie all night long. 43 00:04:35,021 --> 00:04:39,914 Mr. Gwarg cleared his throat. 44 00:04:39,915 --> 00:04:44,289 "The captain of Team Black is . . . Mog." 45 00:04:44,290 --> 00:04:50,466 "Woo-hoo!" Mog got up and did a little celebration dance. 46 00:04:50,467 --> 00:04:52,887 Ben cheered for his friend. 47 00:04:52,888 --> 00:04:55,801 "This is so great!" he thought. 48 00:04:55,802 --> 00:04:59,079 Mog would definitely pick Ben for his team. 49 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:02,593 Mog would definitely ask Winnie too. 50 00:05:02,594 --> 00:05:10,077 "As you know, each team captain may now pick five students for his team," Mr. Gwarg said. 51 00:05:10,078 --> 00:05:15,988 "Remember, there's no magic during Field Day activities. 52 00:05:15,989 --> 00:05:20,912 And don't forget to bring your best school spirit!" 53 00:05:20,913 --> 00:05:27,833 A few minutes later, the pep rally ended, and everyone began filing out of the auditorium. 54 00:05:27,834 --> 00:05:30,541 Mog rushed over to Ben and Pixel. 55 00:05:30,542 --> 00:05:34,710 "Hey, you guys. Want to be on Team Black?" 56 00:05:34,711 --> 00:05:37,285 "You bet!" Pixel said. 57 00:05:37,286 --> 00:05:41,251 "Sounds awesome!" Ben said, giving Mog a high five. 58 00:05:41,252 --> 00:05:43,611 "Who else is on the team?" 59 00:05:43,612 --> 00:05:47,185 "Deb and Waldo," he replied. 60 00:05:47,186 --> 00:05:51,287 "Waldo?" Ben blurted out. Then he felt bad. 61 00:05:51,288 --> 00:06:01,367 Waldo was a good friend, but he wasn't very athletic. 62 00:06:01,368 --> 00:06:07,098 Mog shrugged. "I know he's not very fast, but he's good at catching. 63 00:06:07,099 --> 00:06:11,734 We might need that in the slime ball toss. 64 00:06:11,735 --> 00:06:14,892 I have to find one more monster for the team though." 65 00:06:14,893 --> 00:06:17,995 "What about Winnie?" Ben said quickly. 66 00:06:17,996 --> 00:06:22,201 "I already asked her, but she said no," Mog said. 67 00:06:22,202 --> 00:06:24,874 "Really?" Ben was shocked. 68 00:06:24,875 --> 00:06:27,280 Mog shrugged. 69 00:06:27,281 --> 00:06:31,714 "I don't get it either. She was acting kind of weird." 70 00:06:31,715 --> 00:06:35,077 "Where is she?" Ben asked, looking around. 71 00:06:35,078 --> 00:06:38,220 "Maybe I can convince her to change her mind." 72 00:06:38,221 --> 00:06:41,872 "She's out there." Mog waved toward the hallway. 73 00:06:41,873 --> 00:06:46,199 "Give it a try, Ben. It would be great to have her on our team. 74 00:06:46,200 --> 00:06:50,942 I'm going to hold the first Team Black practice in the gym in a little while." 75 00:06:50,943 --> 00:06:52,686 "Okay. I'll let you know what she says." 76 00:06:52,687 --> 00:06:57,977 Ben zipped outside, scanning the crowded hallway for Winnie. 77 00:06:57,985 --> 00:07:00,616 He knew he could get her to join the team. 78 00:07:00,617 --> 00:07:04,743 Finally he spotted her at the opposite end of the hallway. 79 00:07:04,744 --> 00:07:08,171 But as Ben got closer, his heart sank. 80 00:07:08,172 --> 00:07:19,418 Winnie was talking and laughing . . . with the captain of Team Orange—Zork!