rivalry · violent clash · nervous · smug · romantic tension · garden battle · philosophical conflict · original characters
The garden has become a battlefield. The afternoon sun catches the edge of Silas's blade as he smirks, advancing step by step toward Kellen, who trembles beside the tomato plants. "I am not ready!!" Kellen gasps, his hands shaking at his sides. Silas lunges without a word, and the knife finds the flesh of Kellen's thigh. A raw, pained scream tears through the humid air. What will you do, you?