ZION

Day two of the Spring Games consisted of an enormous obstacle course stretching deep into the woods beyond the Academy grounds. Trees marked with glowing glyphs. Rope climbs. Pits. Spike traps. Puzzle markers. And worst of all, shifting zones. The sun wasn’t even up when we were called to the starting field.

“Endurance,” Lagos had said that morning, pacing in front of us. “Speed, strength, wit, and survival instincts will be tested today. Shifting is encouraged. But ...