As i took Alex to the training room, i thought about that night in the dirty cell. 'How could that have happened? Why did i need to get shot right then? Ugh, i'm such a failure. I lost my spirit animal just for getting shot with a arrow and passing out.' I continued on my way through the long hallway, hearing chirps, barks, howls, yowls, and etc. It was early in the morning, so of course Greenhaven would be busy as usual. 

   I popped my head into the training room to see if anyone was in there, which thankfully nobody was. I opened the door and let Alex in then myself. I went into the middle of the room and turned back facing her. "Today i'll be teaching you simple combat moves, but with props." I pull back a light purple curtain to show many tools and props hanging from the wall. "Pick your weapon and tell me when your ready." I go out to the middle of the room again and pull out my sword. 

   As Alex grabs a flower pot, she leashes out her spirit animal and walks back, standing in front of me. "Good choice. Now hopefully you will know what to do with it." I get into my fighting stance and snap my fingers, signaling to start. I was about to swing at her when the training doors open. "huh? OOF-" *I get kicked to the ground, Alex holding the pot over her head, ready to drop on me. "Hm.. impressive. Heh, one rule while fighting your enemy. Never take your eyes off them." I stand up again and look to see who walked in. "Olvan. What a pleasant surprise. What brings you here?" 

   Olvan had a serious look on his face like always. "I'm here to inform you that you will be getting two new students. Or.. most likely three. We haven't found the other one yet. Some Redcloaks have come to helps you on your mission. So you will be responsible for all four kids." I gave him the most horrified and disgusted look ever. "I'm sorry.. FOUR?!" Olvan glared. "Problem with that?" I cleared my throat and stood up straight. "No sir. Not at all. It's all well." He huffed and mumbled to himself, "Very good." He then walked out, leaving only me and Alex to stare at the door. 

   "So, now what? We just wait for those Redcloak guys to show up?" Alex asked, a little concern in her voice. I shook my head. "We keep training until they come. Now, let's start where we left off." I raised my sword again, getting back into my fighting position. "You may now use your spirit animal along with your weapon." 

   Training was going well, until two kids with red cloaks on walked in about 10 minutes after. The one with the white Stag mask spoke. "Hello, I'm Arora and this is Danay. We were sent by Stead to help you on your mission your soon to be sent on." I smiled, "It's wonderful to meet you both. I'm Atlas and this is my student and new Greencloak Alex." Alex just waved and started petting ChiChi, her owl. 

  As i looked them both over, i could already tell this would definitely be a interesting adventure.