Alpha Griffin stood in the center, his arms crossed, his silver eyes sharp as he looked each of them over. His presence was commanding, his face hard and unreadable. Opal's heart raced as she watched him, her chest tightening. She had seen him train warriors before, had watched from the sidelines as he molded them into fierce fighters, relentless and loyal. But this was different. This was her. This was them.
Griffin's voice was cold, firm. "Before we get into power training, we're starting with the basics. Hand-to-hand combat. No powers. Just skill." His eyes flicked to each of them, lingering on Ash for a beat longer. "Sparring is about more than just strength. It's about control. Discipline. Without control, you're just a wild animal, driven by rage and instinct."
