[Niconora's childhood]
I sighed as I stared up the great blue sky, a hand on my chest as I prayed a silent prayer to the Sky Father to protect my parents and company. Mommy and Daddy had gone with the chief and several other soldiers from within and outside the tribe to go face off against Raiyama's Grand Duke. Daddy always said how Eiro was super strong. He had even lost a duel to him once.
I hoped he would be okay this time. Same with Mommy and the others. This was to be a big battle that could decide the fate of the kingdom. We weren't at the frontlines, but if the battle was as big as the adults said, maybe we would feel the tremors here.
I whimpered and stood up. I had to do something to help out around here. Just laying down wasn't doing anything for me. If anything, it made me even more anxious.
"Nora? Are you okay?" Uriana asked as she came up from behind. Her face was filled with concern.
I nodded, eyes glued to the north. "I'm okay."
