Emergence (The Infernal Guard Book 1) by SGD Singh

Author:SGD Singh [Singh, SGD]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Glory Press
Published: 2016-01-30T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

When Asha left her room the next morning, Aquila stood leaning against a carved pillar looking down at the indoor garden. Turning at the sound of her door, he looked at her questioningly.

Okay?

“I should be asking you that,” she said, taking his outstretched hand as they made their way to the mess hall.

He smiled. “I heard tonight we start Sphere Training.”

“What's that? Balancing?”

He grinned, his golden-brown eyes sparkling. “You'll see…”

They joined Lexi, Nidhan, and Mia after filling their plates.

Lexi looked at Asha in alarm, but Asha shook her head. Later.

“So, Aquila,” said Mia, “is it true you guys have Sphere Training here?”

Aquila nodded, looking at his food while he ate.

“And is it also true we're starting it today?” she asked.

Aquila shrugged noncommittally.

Before Mia could press him further, Uma strode into the mess hall and shouted, “Okay, listen up, people! Joint class in Training Room Two. Ten minutes. Finish up, let's go!”

Hurrying to finish breakfast, everyone made their way across the garden, down the narrow stairs, and filed into the training room. Aquila squeezed Asha's hand once and crossed the room to Kelakha and Ursala. Asha watched Kelakha shake his head at whatever Aquila said, his Samurai ponytail moving in the dim light. Asha sat with Lexi, Tzirga, and Ariella while Nidhan joined Wei Feng and Li Tsia at the back of the class, looking like three formidable giants.

Mia was talking in loud Spanish to Chucho and Freya, and Asha gathered that Sphere Training was some sort of artificial Underworlder combat training, which made no sense. Someone shushed Mia as Uma, Chakori, and Fanishwar entered the sparring floor.

Uma stood with her hands on her hips, counting them with a quick glance while Chakori spoke to the tall, impossibly skinny Fanishwar. Asha had hardly seen him since Uma introduced him to the class the first day. He reminded Asha of a Zulu warrior. He nodded to Chakori, his expression grim as he folded his long arms.

“Who's Kevin Garnett's skinny brother again?” whispered Lexi.

“That's Fanishwar. Lord of serpents.” Asha shuddered. “Any bets on what he can shift into?”

“Shhh,” said Tzirga. “Uma's starting.”

Uma began pacing while Chakori and Fanishwar stood still, scanning the class, and everyone sat straight.

“We are now entering the fourth month of training,” Uma began. “As you know, you make up the largest group of Trainees in quite some time. Already, twelve shape-shifting Jodha make up the majority, with, I believe more to come. This is extremely significant.” She looked at Chakori and Fanishwar, nodding.

Chakori stepped forward, fixing her orange-red eyes on them one at a time. She settled her gaze on Asha.

“Today we will discuss any issues or questions that you may have. And starting tomorrow, you will all report here for Jodha training.”

Li Tsia raised his hand. “What if you know you're not Jodha?”

Fixing her strange eyes on him, Chakori said, “Everyone who wants to be on active duty can train to be Jodha. It's not a requirement to have shape-shifting Talent.”

Lexi leaned forward with interest, flashing a grin at Asha.

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