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by AJ Hoge
A howl from the opposing army... swords thudded against shields... thunder beat in my shoulder. Hearts pounded. I gripped my sword... and braced the shield against my unison. Giddy tendrils raced through my gut and chest... a wild grin broke upon my face. I began to bounce... knees spring-like...standing on toes. A racehorse in the gate.
A wild shout went up to my left.... I turned to see a wiry warrior clad in sparkling scale and a green cape... he shook his sword and our army let out a cackling howl. Goose bumps spread across arms and belly... I thudded the butt of my (rattan) sword on the inside of the shield... our lines advanced.