Splinter - Seeds of a Legend - Charles Landreth

He wasn't as big and burly as his ancestors, but when battle came to his door he reacted, and those actions protected the city. He was sure this was all a test. Now that the Goel had returned to Kodu, he was being tested to see if the Red Tree Foxes could once again be that companion. He wasn't going to fail his ancestors. As he worked his way south through the city, he came to a bathing pool. He saw his master bathe here after coming through the circle. He looked into the water and saw his reflection..