My face absorbs a time bomb of pain
Black dots scatter across my pupils
A lack of balance causes me to take a knee
I hang my head down in the face of defeat
A man two times taller than I stands above me like a pillar of destruction
This pillar is standing sturdy in the eyes of victory
There is not a chance I can beat him
I slap my fist on the ground
Angry that I can do nothing but bask in defeat
The taste of blood infiltrates my mouth
I can taste the salt metal like liquid
Out of spite for the pillar above me I spit this weakness out
I can still feel his eyes glaring hate towards me
I sense his bloodlust
He is about to strike me again
I close my eyes readying myself for another impact
When out of nowhere a loud 'clack' crackles through the air
Still looking down
The pillar I thought unbeatable lays before my bruised face
"Hey, little brother what have you gotten yourself into now?"
A wave of relief flows through my veins
I finally have the courage to look up
The light makes an outline around him
Like a knight worthy enough to save his people
My older brother is standing above me with his hand outstretched
I take his hand with a firm grasping
"Come on let's go home."
I nod my head, with a smile plastered on my face and go home
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