
22 June, 2025 // 387 words // Orla Haslam Share
The Paper Warriors Last Stand
In the vast, undulating field where the grass whispered secrets to the wind, a peculiar army gathered under the overcast sky. They were a legion of paper warriors, each crafted with precision and imbued with an unyielding spirit. Their armour rustled like autumn leaves, and their swords, though made of paper, gleamed with a determination that belied their fragile nature.
The field was their arena, a sprawling battleground where the rustle of paper was the only sound. As the first light of dawn pierced the grey clouds, the warriors faced one another, eyes determined, ready for the inevitable clash.
"We are destined for this," whispered one, a general whose paper folds were creased with wisdom. "Today, we fight not just for ourselves, but for the honour of our kind."
With a crackle, the two sides charged, their movements swift and deliberate. The field transformed into a chaotic symphony of flapping and slicing as paper met paper. Swords clashed, sending fragments fluttering through the air like confetti in a violent celebration.
In the midst of the battle, a young warrior stood firm, his paper sword raised high. He fought valiantly, each swing precise, each movement calculated. Yet, the battle's fury was relentless, and many of his companions fell around him, their forms crumpling to the ground, lifeless and still.
The sky darkened, as if mourning the fallen. The field was littered with the remains of those who had given everything, their sacrifice echoing in the silence that followed the battle's end.
As the dust settled, only a handful of warriors remained. They stood amidst a sea of paper fragments, a testament to the fierce struggle they had endured. The air was heavy with the weight of what had transpired, and though victorious, the surviving warriors knew the cost was great.
"We will be remembered," murmured the young warrior, his voice steady despite the sorrow that surrounded him. "For we are more than paper; we are legends."
The field, once alive with the sound of battle, now lay quiet under the vast sky. The paper warriors had fought their last stand, and though many were lost, their legacy was etched forever in the annals of their world.