I'll Miss You Young and Free

The crew laughed loudly with every clash of Caspian and Edmund's swords, cheering them on.

I, on the other hand, was flinching like a madwoman, scared that one of them would get seriously hurt.

I could just see one of them underestimating the other's swing and getting impaled right there.

I had to take care of Edmund when Eustace stabbed his hand with a tooth pick in self defence, I didn't even want to think what a sword would be like.

The crew cheered loudly as both men held their sword to the other's throat, a draw.

Caspian complimented Edmund's skills, clapping him on the back before setting his sword down.

"Lady Kirby?" I turned to find Reepicheep behind me, smiling sweetly. "I couldn't help but notice you cringing and was wondering, are you skilled in weaponry?"

I scoffed at myself and shook my head.

"The only 'weapon' I've ever handeled was my father's antique sword, and you could hardly call that hunk of metal a weapon." He seemed to stand up a little taller, almost excited.

"Well my lady, we are going to be facing some danger on our travels and I would be honored to teach you in the art of combat." I smiled at the cute little creature, knowing he was beginning to grow on me.

"I would be honored to be your student." I extended my hand to shake his paw, jumping when he flicked a sword up from the deck with his tail.

I wasn't sure what I was more surprised about; how strong his tail was, or that I caught it in midair without injuring myself.