THE LAST DRAGON RIDER

THE BEGINNING

    It was like all other normal day in my village, where every other person have something good to do with there time except for me, most of the male are on the training ground and the rest are on the farm with their family, but as for me i like to stay by the training ground looking at my father and brother training with the others, even thou they will not allow me to train with them i still prefer it than harvesting or picking flower with other girl of my age.

           So i train by myself and often use some real weapon when the training ground is empty, but some how today i prefer to just sit by and watch all the other train, i was deep in thought that i did not even notice sir Brandon walk up to me, until i felt his thick skin hand on my shoulder, i roll to my side hitting him hard on the back of his leg, he groans has he land on his knee i rushed up to land a blow on his face is when i realized it was him without hesitation i  stretched my hand out to pull him up, "you must be ready to be a warrior ''  i smiled as we both make our way towards the training ground, am sorry for hitting you like that i, he cut me off from my sentence with his smile"don't worry is all my fault for making you such a good fighter '' we both smile, i owe all my training to sir Brandon he is my dad most loyal henchman he was the only person that would allow me to train with him he taught me all the moves i know , my dad thick voice jolt me awake from my thoughts, ''i know you wont give up on your idea of training with the boys so i have decided to let you '' it was like i was dreaming, i could not believe what i was hearing that would have been my best day if he has not spoilt it with his condition,'' you have to defeat one of my warrior and only then will i allow you to train with us'' i looked around imaging who i would probably fight among all of them, my eye pulp out as ben step out of the crowd, he is like the best among all his peers, at first i wanted to back out of the challenge but my pride wouldn't allow me, my courage came rushing back has Brandon and  my little brother place their hands on my shoulder for reassurance, ''thank you" i manage to let it out of my mouth.

         Slowly every one start clearing the stage for us, i know i could fight but am not sure i could win this huge guy, thou he is about my age but his physique his bigger than mine, i kept thinking about all the things i learned from the day i have been training, was it enough to defeat him i kept thinking, i couldn't stop thinking about it as i was dressing up for the competition, as the bell rung i walk into the ring with sword on one hand and shield in the other one, i would have prefer to use bow and arrow, i am very good with bow and arrow because it take less energy but i have no option than to fight with what i have, i just hope its enough for me to win, the sound of the crowd ring all over the stage, i stood my ground in front of Ben, he was confident that he would defeat me, my attention shifted towards my father as he makes his way between us '' may the best warrior wins '' the bell rung as he make his way out of the stage, immediately ben dash towards me using all his might to swing his sword  i hardly was able to guard it with my shield but the might still knock me to the ground i roll side ways  as he tries ton  hit me on the floor, i rushed up as he charged towards me once  more i swing my sword towards him he blocks it with is shield before he could make his move i hit his leg with my shield  thou it has low or no impact on him but at least i make an attempt on  him, he push me back  with his might, i waited for him to make another move as he charge towards me i duck and roll behind him using the advantage of my flexibility, i hit him as hard as i could knocking him down on his knee, before he could do anything i stroke him on the head with my shield, he fell hard on his face as i was waiting for him to stand thinking about other ways to fight him i heard noise from the crowd pouring into the stage next thing i know i was on sir Brandon shoulder, i realize that was it, i won, i did it i shout at the top of my voice as i dropped the sword and shield, it was the happiest day of my life, i searched for my father among the crowd, he smile at me, deep down i know he was proud of me, i just wish my mom was alive to see me fulfill my dream she would have been more proud she has always supported me on every thing  no matter how stupid it was, i just wish she was here today.

     The night came crawling in fast, a east was held in my honour all the elders and the warrior was present even thou they disagree with the idea of a girl fighting amongst them but they cant change my dad mind he is as stubborn as a bull well i can said i inherited it from him, the night was full of fun, dancing, singing and different kind of fun activity, i sat proudly between my dad and my brother, and for the first time i was allowed to take ale, thou it taste sour but i still fell proud. Soon the feast came to an halt and every body make way to their homes, i sat down for what seems like most of the night looking at the stars, the joy of training with the boy kept me up all night,  but i know i have to force myself to sleep because training start early in the morning, with the thought on my mind i don't know when i dozed of.

     ARYA!! ARYA!! ARYA!! i could hear my name from distance, i force my eyes open i saw my brother standing over my bed with sword and shield in his hand, i rushed up as i heard the voice of my father coming from the hallway '' i will wait for you outside '' he murmured as he walks outside the door, in no time i make my way to the dinning room breakfast was already fast, with the look on my dad face i know i was up for some nagging this morning, before he could utter an word, i promised it wont happen again i said as i sat down across from him, he nod in agreement as he start eating soon we were done and we head to the training ground, by the time we got there most of them were already training, i was peered with my brother training team and sir Brandon as our trainer, it was a lot harder than i ever expected but i have to give it all I've got, my training continues for days, month years and i keep getting better, by the time i was eighteen i have joined the hunting pack, i could said i am the best with arrow among my peers and i could take down most of the boys in a face to face combat.