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. "Gorath!" Meadow screamed in terror.
"He's found us!"
Starglow eyed his sword, which was resting on the
ground near the far end of the fallen tree. He made a dash
for it but wasn't quick enough. As the fingers of his right
hand touched the handle, Gorath's sword slashed his wrist,
causing blood to spurt and the young warrior to grimace in
pain. Meadow screamed and ran toward her stricken lover.
"Meadow!" Starglow shouted. "Stay back!"
Although in obvious agony, Starglow again reached for
the sword. Just as he lifted it, Gorath's heavy boot smashed
into his hand. The sword flew out of Starglow's weak grip
and landed by Meadow's feet. Without hesitating, she
picked up the weapon and ran to Starglow's side. Surprised,
Gorath backed up a few feet to contemplate the situation.
He was bewildered. Why was this experience so similar
to the earlier one, when he first found Meadow and
Starglow at this clearing?
Starglow reached for the sword Meadow held, just like
before. "No!" she said firmly. "You're hurt." When he
started to protest, she calmly said: "I am a woman and your
lover. But don't forget that I am also a warrior like you."
Just like before.
As before, Starglow nodded and smiled slightly
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