Fear always struck Irene first, but she was becoming stronger and the thrill of battle soon took over. Not only that, but the need to help her father now that she was more equipped to do so came rushing forth.
He was a hero to many, but she decided that she would be a hero to him.
"Apprentices, if you aren't too tired from travel, follow along," Sir Gunnar announced to his travel party. "We need only sharp minds out today."
There wasn't an apprentice who left and they all stared at him, equally determined to face whatever lay ahead.
He felt bad knowing they seemed worse for wear after traveling all day, but such was the life of a knight. It was a life they had dedicated themselves to and the tests placed before them would be continual. Even after decades of being a knight, Sir Gunnar was still learning new lessons each day.
