Chapter Twenty-Two: First Blood

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The morning sun shone through the dense forest. The chilled air was gradually warming up as the sun rose higher and higher, chasing away the night's darkness. I was training on my own before joining the rogues on patrol in Castiel and Scarlett's place. I got a good warm up and practiced a few combat moves. I wasn't as refined as I once was, but I was equally strong and my movements were quick. Satisfied with my morning training session, I joined up with the group of Rogues that were already collecting in a small crowd near where everyone slept. "I'm surprised you are joining us," Arlo said as I walked up next to Nova and Asher. "I'm surprised you are still alive," I responded and the older man smiled. "We can split up and take turns today. We each take two shifts. Alina, Nova, and

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