Lauren Rivers, Rowan Hunter, and Lynn Everett are narrowing down their candidates for the Tower's training program. They are down to the final candidates when they decide on an unconventional way to assess the students with the help of the Talwyn master of shadow, Nathan Frost.

Topaz Everett, Logan Meers, Susan, and Mack are about to face the test of their lives, only they don't know it yet.

Starring:
Topaz Everett (siamese cat)
Nathan Frost (rhinoceros)
Marla Frost (rhinoceros)
Mack (gray wolf)
Logan Meers (badger)
Susan (skunk) in honor of susanvancamp
Rowan Hunter (cow)
Lynn Everett (siamese cat)
Lauren Rivers (zebra)

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Chronology Note: Takes place one year into the Talwyn/Ashurian War.
Prerequites: It is recommended you read The First Lesson prior to reading this story, though not required.