Celestia’s force storms the fort I built beneath eaves heavy with snow. A simple heat spell convinces them to release their burden. Celestia and her remaining guard are buried beneath the small avalanche. She is difficult to find in the snow but I am there when she uncovers her head nevertheless. Before she can concede defeat I take my victory by striking her with a snowball.

Her guard laughs as they uncover themselves and smiles as they congratulate the night guard on their victory. My guard is well trained and does not break discipline while on the battlefield. As Celestia’s guard offers jovial surrender mine only watch stoically.

Victory is mine and yet I still feel as if somehow I have lost.
-L

Author's Note

I go away for a weekend to help my brother move and y'all give all the comments. Sorry for the late submission and I'm glad to see y'all enjoying and discussing my work.