The Mighty

Part 1
Dreaming of War




A strange metal-clad figure comes skipping through the woods singing "I'm Joxer the mighty..." The clash between the dark forest and the already bright sunlight reflected off his armor, causing Joxer to shield his eyes. The words of his "song" are lost as the warrior wannabe trips on a small twig. A large "bang!" resounds throughout the area as multiple layers of metal crash to the ground. "I'm ok!" Joxer says all too quickly, jumping to his feet and trying his best to look alert. The resulting expression was one of a small child caught in the act of some small misdemeanor. "I was just testing my ability to recover from a fall," Joxer commented to no one in particular and not entirely convinced himself. He picked up his strange helmet-like contraption and dusted himself off, of course, missing the big spot of dirt on his chin. Somewhat assured (but not completely) of his warrior "expertise", Joxer started "singing" his song. "I'm Joxer the mighty...with Gabby as my sidekick, fighting with her little stick." Almost in tune with the song, twigs and leaves crunched under Joxer's clumsy step. Even most of the ants and spiders fled to the outer regions of the path, to avoid being squashed by this clanging giant. Eventually Joxer realized that he could not possibly be making as much noise as was occurring. "Who's there?" he shouted in a shaky voice, "Whoever you are, you better be careful because I am Joxer the mighty and I am the fierce warrior who fought the six headed dragon of Amphipolis."

(to be continued)