13. Friends

‘You can’t make old friends. You either have them or you don’t.’ -Kenny Rogers

Ember 

   I found a new routine in a matter of two days and have been enjoying things so far. My mornings were now spent training with Killian and the others in a field. I trained hand-to-hand combat and with my spear with some of the female warriors but they proved to be no match for me. Even Wren was a weak opponent for me and she was the best female fighter here. I started training with the men and could outmaneuver all of them. I was quickly gaining the members’ trust and respect based on my fighting skills and willingness to help them. My next matches would be with Reginald and Killian. That impressed everyone.    

   I got to