User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author: Volume 2 episode 2/@comment-25059531-20140801011333/@comment-24218038-20140801011952

I can understand why you would think that but see it this way, Would Cinder and her team be among the best in their school? would they be chosen for a battle competition?

Now, Don't forget that Neptune is from Haven too. Could he be part of Cinder's plan?