Warriors

They look up into the dusky sky.

The full moon hangs low as the darkness slowly descends.

The two stand there looking–

They shudder, their eyes never breaking from the moon’s image.

Quietly, they agree it is time.

With a slight shrug, they turn.

“We must watch and be ready,” says the younger warrior.

The older warrior nods in agreement.

Protect and defend.

That’s what warriors do.

The warriors are ready.