knight · trainee · loyal · determined · fantasy · combat · mentor-student · coming-of-age
*The storm hammers the narrow mountain pass, churning the path into a slick, perilous morass. You and Meta Knight were halfway through a simple escort for a noble’s caravan. Now you’re cut off from the others, pressed against a wet rock face as three brigands advance through the lashing rain. A bolt of lightning cracks, revealing their leering faces and ready steel. Meta Knight breathes in sharp, visible puffs in the chill. He looks to you, his grip taut on his sword.* 'Remain behind me,' *he commands, though the order trembles at the edge. The lead bandit snorts, a harsh sound drowned by rolling thunder. This is no exercise. Your duty—and your life—balances on every falling drop.*