Frater, Amicus

Chapter Six: Teammates

Peter sidestepped an oncoming attacker, pivoting on his foot and tossing the rugby ball behind him to Edmund, a back in the game.

Peter sidestepped an oncoming attacker, pivoting on his foot and tossing the fallen sword behind him to Edmund, his back in the battle.

Whether they were in this world or the next, whether they participated in a cause of sport or war, whether they be conquerors of game or of life, Peter and Edmund were teammates, forever being the other's best offense and defense, forever being the two first in the charge and last in the retreat.