Wow! That was awesome!
One suggestion, if you don’t mind. The line “swords and axes clinging against each other”. I think you mean “clanging”. :) Otherwise, a fabulous little story!
LoA

Right on, that’s exactly what I meant. Thanks for picking that up!

wow! great story! Emotional, thrilling, it turned as quickly as the tide!

started out like a nice quiet casual story, didn’t excpet the thrilling twist. great job.