Great Heads

24: Growing Up

“Heads up Darla!” Beryl warned as she threw a bamboo stick at Darla.

We were at a maize farm where at the end was a beach that was close to the Forestille River. This was where we secretly practiced. It was not really surrounded by many villagers, though we still were careful.

This secret tutoring had been going on for months now, and I could not help but notice us grow, not just in height and in size, but also in skill.

Even in this free land, there still was a problem there.

You see, Darla had asked me to teach her the warrior's art of fighting and this was the land of the Forelenes, meaning there was no fighting allowed.

According to them, no one was meant to wield a weapon, let alone use it on anyone.

I noticed the other Forelene children seemed weak and all they did was sing songs, dance, and be friendly. They did work hard though, but most of the time played.

Of course, they were hard-working with farm duties, chores…but permit me, defenseless!

I was so glad that the Forel