Young Writers Society

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Autumn's afternoon in Shires valley where the trees have turned to the golden and reddish color.

A girl ran through the small village and then to the agricultural fields. Her long hair flowed as she moved, her boyish clothes that suited her was worn out. Over all this, she was still smiling.

"Brother!" she shouted as she was smiling.

A boy with short spiky hair, with a semi meduim built body turned around then wiped off his sweat and smiled at her. She reached her brothers side and began catching her breath.

"I brought bread for us to share!" She panted,

"You baked it yourself?" He smiled as he moved some of her hair covering her face.

"Yup. I got to use the kitchen of Madam Beran" She grinned,

"So let's eat! I'm starving..." He laughed,

They headed for the maple tree and sat under it. The people at the fields looked at them and smiled, feeling hopeful.

Risa and Reno, the siblings had no parents or relatives in that village. They were found in a burned down village north of Shires Valley, Reno was said to be holding a knife when they were found. He was protecting his little sister who was still very small.

A person was running down the valley heading for the fields,

"Bandits!" he shouted

"Bandits are coming!"

The others and Reno approached him while another went to warn the rest of the village.

"I saw them approaching from the west and I could see black smoke coming the their backs."

"We need to prepare now."

Reno over heard them while Risa was still eating under the tree, unaware about the danger.

"Risa!" he called

Risa heard her brother and ran towards him

"Risa, can you go with the other villagers to the forest? I'll head there right after this." He smiled

"Is something happening brother?" She asked

"It's nothing, head there now ok?"

She agreed and headed for the village.

"Grog! Let me help." Reno asked

"You need to go with the other villagers! Protect your sister!" Grog replied

"I want to protect the village that took me in!"

"Fine! But you need to also head for the forest." Grog said as he passed a sword to Reno

The bandits were already at the top of the valley. They began to charge, the villagers took cover and waited for the opportunity to strike fiercely. Arrows flew from both sides, a few fell but both sides still stood. The village began their attacked as the bandits entered the village area.

Reno began charging in striking some bandits at their backs or sides. He striked another bandit but it was parried and he was flung back by the sheer power of that bandit. The bandit approached and began to swing his sword down at Reno but was parried by Grog who fought the bandit. He was helped up by another villager as they fought together.

Reno suddenly had the urge to look around, and so he did. He saw a girl being dragged by bandits away with her mouth being covered. She bit the hand of the bandit and shouted

"BROTHER! BROTH..." she was once again gagged

Reno rushed towards the bandit

"RISA!" he shouted

He charged the bandit with full force striking fiercely while the bandit blocked. Reno was soon able to give the bandit a fatal strike thus saving his sister.

"Risa, are you ok?" he asked

Risa was crying but she nodded.

"Let's go to the forest." He carried her at his back.

They reached the forest area, and Reno sat her down by the tree.

"Let's rest for awhile." Reno said

"Ok." Risa agreed

Risa was sitting behind the tree facing the forest while Reno was facing the village. He looked at his sword, noticing the blood at the handle. He looked at his hand which he saw was bloodied, finally noticing that he was wounded at the chest.

"Let's move Risa."

He covered his wound and helped Risa up. The walked deeper into the forest slowly, but were soon surrounded by bandits. The bandits began to attack while Reno took in a stance to protect Risa who was crying,

"It's going to be ok Risa, trust me." He said

He swung his sword around to prevent them from getting closer. 2 villagers reached Reno and began to assist him, they fought off the bandits but were wounded.

"It's ok now." He said Calmly

Reno again helped Risa stand up, and they began walking. Reno felt pain at his back and tried to feel the part that was hurting. He felt two tough pole like object piercing his back. He tried to pull it out while preventing himself from crying out in pain.

They heard footsteps and the cracking of twigs from their backs. Bandits were running towards them

"Listen Risa, Kirth, Nerai" Reno said

"I'll hold them off for a few seconds to maybe a minute"

"What are you talking about?" Risa began to cry

"...I can't run anymore." Reno smiled bitterly

"I can carry you!" Kirth shouted

"No, I'd slow you down plus they could catch up easily since both of you are wounded."

"Then let us fight them while you both run!" Nerai said

"They would catch up to us because of me, but if you carry Risa and run you guys atleast be able to get away."

Risa began to hit Reno as she cried

"Run with us brother!" she cried

"I can't." Reno turned around and saw 2 arrows that pierced his back.

"Please... Carry her away from here, protect her." Reno requested.

Kirth closed his eyes and took Risa, and ran as Nerai followed behind.

"BROTHER!!!!" Risa cried out with all her might.

Reno looked backed as he smiled bitterly as tears fell down his face. He then faced the bandits that were approaching and attacked them alone.

"BROTHER!!!" Risa shouted

She saw the silhouette of her brother being pierced in the stomach with a sword.

"NOOOOO!"

Risa woke up breathing heavily.

Kirth entered her tent,

"Commander, it's time." He said

"Get the troops ready." She said

15 years have past since that incident. Risa became lifeless after that, she lost her smile that once brought hope to the villagers. When she heard news that a man who was a survivor from the Shires Valley attack resembled Reno, she was able to smile abit more. She trained to be a knight, knowing that females were not allowed she dessed up as a man and applied for knighthood. She rose up in ranks quickly, and soon became a Legion Commander.

She rode her horse and walked in front of her troops. The Siege Castle of the kingdom of Perialth was in front of them. She looked back to her Captains, Captain Kirth and Captain Nerai. They nodded in agreement to charge.

"CHARGE!!!" She shouted with a somehow boyish voice

They battled their way to the Castle. Risa, Kirth, and Nerai made it to the General's Room. 2 Perialth Royal Guards and the Perialth Royal General were in the room. They began to fight each other, all of them equally matched in technique and speed. The Royal General quickly releasy a flurry of strikes on Risa which caused her to lose her helmet. She was pushed back and was on the ground, as the Royal General stood on top of her with his sword aimed for her heart. Risa closed her eyes

"Sorry brother..." she murmured

"RISA!" Kirth shouted as he ran and dove to push the General away.

"Risa...?" the General said.

The Royal General then removed his helmet.

"Kirth, and Nerai?" He said.

"Who are you?" Kirth asked

The Royal General began removing his armor. Risa began to tear up, she knew it was him.

"Brother..." Risa said as tears fell down her face

upon hearing Risa say brother "Reno?" Nerai said.

Reno smiled and nodded.

Risa ran and hugged Reno.

"I was looking all over for you brother..." Risa whispered

"I was looking for you too." He replied as he teared up

"I thought I'd never see you again." Risa cried

"Don't ever leave me again! Dumb brother." She cried and smiled.

"I won't..." He hugged her tightly

Risa saw an man in black by the top window, an arrow glittered. She pushed her brother to the side to save him, But Reno knew what she was doing so instead he pulled her away and onto cover but it left him open and was hit.

"BROTHER!" she shouted as Reno fell down

Kirth tried to chase after the man in black but he escaped.

"Get someone!" She cried

"No, stop... They poisoned the tip."

"Why would they do this!" She cried

"It's because I didn't follow my orders to kill the Commander. how...could I?.... I betrayed the king..."

"Just when I finally found you..." She cried

"Risa, give up your sword.... Live a life with a family, like what we've always wanted.... Do it for my half too..." Risa cried as she listened.

He smiled.

"Brother..." She cried.

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"Brother, I didn't follow our dream... I grew up facing blood, spilling blood, and now I seek your king's blood... I'll follow you soon, But this time i'll be the one to find you..."

She opened her eyes, in front of her was the bloodbath battle between the two kingdoms. She drew her bow, and released it.

The arrow head went straight for the eye of the Enemy king who was riding the chariot...