The Moon's Pawn

"To play the pawns well; they are the soul of chess: it is they which uniquely determine the attack and the defense, and on their good or bad arrangement depends entirely on the winning or losing of the game." - François-André Danican Philidor

They say the weakest piece in the game of chess is the pawn. Smallest in size, lowest in rank and value. "Many take pawns for granted," she said, "they see it as pieces easily manipulated, but what they don't realize is, pawns can be anything... even a Queen."

"Checkmate, Alpha."

They believed she was chosen by the Moon, but she preferred the word cursed, bound to serve until her debts were paid.

He was said to be blessed amongst all of his kind, but he was cunning and ruthless.

One move can surely change the course of the game.