“There you are girl!” Bruce, one of the warriors
approached waving his sword. Ted started towards Bruce, but Tash picked up a
rock and hurled it in Bruce’s direction. Bruce ducked, put his sword down and
looked at Tash.
“Sven said
to find you girl, we are to practice with our swords. Sven found one for you.” Bruce turned and started to walk
towards the edge of the village. Tash looked at Ted and put down the basket.
“I forgot
that I was training with Sven.”
Tash felt her face get hot and put her head down.
Ted touched Tash’s shoulder and made Tash look
at his face.
“It is okay,
you must go train. I can fish anytime. Tash, you have to focus and pay
attention to Sven. You are going to learn something that will help you in the future.”
Tash
smiled at Ted and then ran to catch up to Bruce. She saw the other warriors,
Adam and Earl with several young people her age. Sven was looking at some
swords and other weapons.
“You will
pick your sword, Bruce, Adam and Earl will work with all of you. I will make
sure that nobody goes home headless, handless or legless.” Sven marched back and forth in
front of the group. Tash stood still and listened to his words. She could remember
wanting to be a warrior when she was a small child.
