The nation

Chapter 30

Callum was skilled with a bow, and had proven it recently on successful hunting trips, but he was still a child in his heart. Now though, he was feeling something inside, a flame deep in his belly was a flicker, now it grew into a blazing fire.

“Ok,” Coach said, seeing something in Callum’s eyes, “ok my boy, sit and rest for your next shift.

Callum sat next to Kaya, she was sweating and breathing heavy, they watched the game continue. The action was intense and entertaining, but the score didn’t change.

“This could be a long game.” Ossie said to Kaya, who nodded.

Callum sat quietly, he was focused on the game and the new feeling in his belly, he gripped his stick tight wringing it in his hands. I will score the next goal, he thought.

The game continued with an exhausting pace. The warrior’s laid everything out on the field, running till fatigue made them useless, then they would rest. Each team had chances to score, the Eagles were better tactically but the Badgers never quit attitude