[Nerindel]

As Ghurdan fought his way toward Jasara, he saw the youngster tire under the strain of the warriors fierce attacks, 'she will make a fine priestess, but no warrior.' he laughed coldly, as he finished off another infidel who blocked his way. Suddenly he heard her cry out, looking up he shoved his next assailant out of his way, threw himself on one knee and thrust his sword just in front of Jasara's face, pushing her roughly aside as he did, there was no time to be gentle with the girl.

Sparks flew as the two swords connected, the man was strong but Ghurdan was no novice to battle. He pushed off Husam's sword as he rose to his feet. He then feigned right, Husam obviously saw the feign for what it was and thrust left blocking the anticipated blow, but with the momentum of the block Husam left side became exposed, Ghurdan grinned evilly as he plunged his dagger into the mans exposed left side, his eyes wide as he looked down at the dagger in his side. But his eyes were dark with rage as he looked back at Ghurdan.

Husam would not give up so easily. Ghurdan could barely believe his eyes as the young man still clutching his left side, raised his sword in defiance, Ghurdan knocked it from the bleeding mans hands and raised his own sword to deliver the final blow, but Husam kicked his legs out from under him. Ghurdan sword slipped from his hand , enraged Ghurdan got up and tried to stab the man again, but Husam was ready and grabbed his wrist, they struggled for a few minutes, then Ghurdan punched him hard in his wounded side. Husam doubled over groaning , "Ghurdan!" a voice behind him called "Here!" it was Jasara and she had his sword. He put out his hand as she offered him the hilt, he gripped it tight "For the eye!" he growled as he spun round cutting the surprised warrior right across his chest. As the warrior lay on the ground unable to move, Ghurdan again raised his sword ready to deliver the killing blow........