The Arena
It helps us both sleep and we both know that the more rest we get, the stronger we will be and the faster we will heal.
I’m awakened to the sounds of a cattle prod banging on my bars. “Wakey, wakey. Time for your battle.” One of the Chiefs of our section says to me.
I sit up, rubbing my eyes. “You made a mistake, I fought yesterday.” I say to him, and Cedric sits up next to me, quietly watching our Chief.
“No mistake. The Commander says you’re up again today, so you’re up again today.” He gives me a leering look. I’m still in my torn clothes from yesterday. “I hope you’re all healed up.”
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