Pick Up Your Sword

Kaelia

Standing at the edge of the brutal arena, I kept my gaze fixed on the blood-soaked dirt below. Beside me, Linnea remained quiet. I could see the frantic questions burning in her wide eyes, the sheer terror trembling in her small frame, but she swallowed every single word. She tightened her grip on the stone railing and chose to place her trust in me instead.

I offered her a silent, warm