I took up my sword, and a drop of sweat fell from by brow as I analyzed the intensity of the battle that lay ahead of me. Unsure of the outcome but still approaching the field fearlessly, for I knew my cause, I also knew no matter the outcome of the battle it would not be in vain. This battle ahead of me was by no means one that would be won by physical strength and ability, but by will power and determination. As I accepted the challenge that was unknowingly put before me I felt the burden fall upon my shoulders. The burden, no not burden, the care to save the life of my closest friend, and I swore that even through the hardships, the guilt- trips, and well laid traps I would always be there for her.

She had a rough life behind her, and even tougher prospects lay ahead. What amazed me was that she survived through the roughest times, and often survived not by the assistance of me or any other important person in her life. It was her own will that would straighten her path time and time again. When she was happy and carefree she was delightful company, and when she was depressed and run down she still did not loose her charm. Though her complexities will often run deep and become as wide as the open plains and I would have problems understanding her, due to our long withstanding friendship and understanding I could tell when she was happy, unhappy and so on and so forth. That is one reason why I swear to not let her down by abandoning her, but it is not the most important. It is the deep and sisterly bond I share with her. This bond cannot be broken by feudal and unimportant matters, it is an immortal bond that I cannot ignore or leave behind. It is my quest, it is my battle, and I do not do it for the sake of the burden itself. I do it because of the love I bear towards her.