Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
They stayed there by the pond until the sun began to set, neither of them speaking, yet fully understanding the weight of what lay ahead.
The following morning, Zoe joined her friends at the training field for the final day of preparations before the tournament. The energy in the air was electric, each student pushing themselves to their limits, testing and honing their powers. Even Rurik seemed more intense, his instructions sharp and unyielding.
They moved through drills in agility, elemental control, and endurance, each one more challenging than the last. When it came time for close-combat training, Rurik paired Zoe and Dominic together.